History of MecCool Coburn fight in Dearborn County
A 1869 Indiana tale recalls Joe Coburn and Mike McCool planned world title bout near Bailey farm. Pickpockets, raiding crowds, and a brave Johnson figure marked the scene as Coburn was jailed before the ring event. Bailiffs, backers, and a dead horse payday shaped the dramatic attempt. Senator John Yaryan, aged 92, died in Ricanono, an elder statesman and longtime legislator. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted as health aid.
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Geo. Bruce
Superior Court Room No. 1
Dearborn County
Ind
Chicago
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Joe Coburn
Mike McCool
Missouri
Indiana
Bailey
J. D. Johnson
Johnson
Horace
Bruce
Coburn
Gailey
Yaryan Daad
Ricanono
John Yaryan
Yaryab
Rosina Vokes Dies At Home In Devonshire London
English actress Rosina Vokes died at Torquay Devonshire on a Saturday after a protracted illness linked to consumption. Known as Mrs Cecil Clay in private life, she rose to fame on the American stage about 15 years ago and toured the United States annually before returning to England for rest. Her vitality, magnetism, and comic shading made her a celebrated figure on two continents, with noted roles in The Circus Rider and other farces. she was about 40 years old.
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Devonshire
London
Rosina Vokes
Torquay
United States
England
Cecil Clay
Indianapolis
New York
Grand Opera House
Vokes
Wm. Clart
Union Veteran Legion
Cox
Tomlinson Hall
New England
Bernard Riddle
Deloasst
Andy Base
Haughville
Board of Safety
Nixon
Council
Tomlinson Bisings
Board of Works
W. J. Griffin
Bylvania
Indianapolis Theosophical Society
Judge McBride
Samuel Sweet
Formers Law Office
Celfex
Indianapolis National Bank
Hawking
Coflin
Holman
Sam’l Alexander
Walter Thomas
Ryan
Sam
Ward 12
Denny
Civil Service
Hire. Richings
Lorraine
Chas
Eph Dixon
Iloughville
Wood
Honday
Martin
Wm. A. Bradshaw
John Caffee
Caffee
John T. Brueh
Cincinnati
Gilroy
Oak Hill
Methodist Church
B. F. Morgan
Grist Mill of Justice
Nymen
McGuire
Orton
Rymen
Binrus
John
Auns Hitels
K. A
Jennie Johnson
Perry
Jimma Ingalls
Mrs. Wilson
Mrs. Cronan
Frank
Mra. Campbell
Fred
Mollie Robins
Hila Henkie
Edward
Matie Dickinson
Hetella Rasmusen
W. A
Mrs. Price
Duarus
Julia M. Bobbs
Betsey Ann Boyd
Margaret Wright
W. Wilson
Michael FE. Madden
Carrie Doerr
Albert CO. Willia
Maggie J. K. Hastie
John F. Gibson
Rosanna Vans
Aleck L. Palmer
Joan Cole
Mayor Reports Progress in That Science
Peter Jackson and Mayor Denny arrived in the city on the game train Sunday night, drawing a large crowd at the station. Denny slipped through unnoticed, stating he has important city business in the east. A transfer of 100000 dollars in bonds occurred without incident before he left for Washington to study asphalt works. He cited ongoing investigations, warned against asphalt fraud, noted the Barbour monopoly on Trinidad asphalt, and mentioned Bermuda’s access to a Venezuelan interior lake. Health officer Ed Duval led protesters demanding civil service reform, and Denny left for a court engagement.
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Peter Jackson
Mayor Denny
Denny
Tub Sun
Alenday
Barbour Company
Trinidad
Bermuda
Venezuela
Ed Duval
Corbett Receives Honors at New York Benefit
New York crowds at Madigan square garden applaud James J. Corbett after a benefit reception drawing about 8000 attendees. He pledges readiness to defend his world title while other ring figures decline to speak and Craedon and Corbett spar briefly. Diphtheria cases rise amid a cold snap prompting health officials to urge caution and possible school closure. The czar suffers from influenza bronchitis and pneumonia symptoms.
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America
Corbett
Craedon
Jackson
Thirsting for Revenge Rioters Tarnished by Anarchy in Mines
Reported outbreaks among striking miners drive workers from Mansfield Ridgefield and Millas Run mines. Foreigner gatherings with red mufflers symbolize anarchism. Deputies muster at Manafield McDonald and Tom's Run mine to arrest 22 rioters after Saturday's clashes near Beadling brothers' mine.
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Pirrsnure
Beadling Brothers
Sianspritp
Mansfield
Ridgefield
Millas Run
Manshell
Manafield
Méviine
Lawluseness
Cherry
Washington County
McDonald
Lowry
Allegheny County
Montour Railroad
Imperial
Pasco
Young
Tom’s Run Mine
Robbers Fire Rome American Legation Offices
Robbers broke into the American Legation in Rome on Sunday night, forced locks, broke the safe and desks, and set the papers in the minister and consul general offices on fire. Many archives burned or damaged, with scenes of ruin reported. motive and identities unknown.
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Rome
Sackett
Rowe
Potter
Four Girls Die in Snow Slide at Idaho Ranch
From White Bird Idaho advices report four young women crushed or smothered when a snowslide tore into a room where they slept upstairs after stopping at Thompson's ranch for the night. An infant survived. Ages of the victims ranged from 18 to 38.
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Sam Lane
Utah
White Bird
Idaho
Thomason
Angels of Mercy in Blue: Police Relief Work
A Sun report details Good Work by police including forming a relief association. Sat urday an old southwest man was found cold and hungry and aided with provisions. A former officer and his ailing wife received help, and an Italian widow and her deserted husband’s child were helped. Sergeant LaPorte earned praise for investigations. a distressed elderly woman and her rheumatic daughter were assisted.
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al Taffe
LaPorte
Cagea
Blake
Capsized Electric Car Traps Riders on Cherry Street
In San Francisco on a Sunday night an electric car on Cherry street curve lost control and capsized injuring 41 people. Among the injured two, David Vallerino and Engineer O Neill, are seriously hurt. Also reported is a bank assessment suit as Receiver Hawkins sues Deborah, Jusiah H. and Mary Moore for 200, 200 and 600 dollars respectively for unpaid bank shares.
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San Francisco
David Vallerino
Engineer O'Neill
Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Deborah
Jusiah H
Mary 8. Moore
Postmaster Disappears in Dublin County Mystery
Bremmony Indiana January 29 postmaster of Dublin in this county has mysteriously disappeared and is presumed to have killed himself. A group of men searches for his body. Real sorndodger goods at Van Felt s.
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Bremmony
Ind
Ifra Ellis
Dublin
van Felt’s
McMillan Pushes Wealth Tax in Debate on Income Tax Measure
Reports from Washington detail Rep McMillan of Tennessee urging a tax on accumulated wealth rather than consumption tax as an income tax measure advances in the house. Senate committee postpones Peckham nomination while sewer workers’ strike stirs tension over unpaid wages and union finances.
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Dan
House
Representative McMillan
Tennessee
Flo
McKullen
Local Lawyer Sues Paper Over Alleged Vote Buying Plot
J T V Hill, a prominent colored lawyer, sues the Journal for 5000 dollars claiming the paper circulated a Oct article accusing him of conspiring with Christy to buy colored Republican votes and ship them from the city for a Chicago excursion. Peter Vories is named as a bribe target. In a separate item, authorities report government dispatching warships to Oporta amid expected insurrection.
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Hill
J. T. V. Hill
The
Journal
Gil
Christy
Chicago
Tom Wagsart
Peter Vories
Vandes St
Curtain Tangles At South Dakota Courtship Divorce
A South Dakota divorce frees Cora Tanner from Col Sinn after extemporaneous Cleveland marriage. Parson Davies promotes a legitimate Uncle Tom troupe in English's, while a road production includes a realistic lynching scene. Coghlan nearly dies from hiccups. Gloriana opens at the Grand with George Barnum. A tonic ad touts Simonson's Liver Regulator for dyspepsia and bilious complaints.
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Cora Tanner
Col. Sinn
Cleveland
South Dakota
Port Yarrock Sinks Off Ireland After Gale
In January the British bark Port Yarrock, Capt. Forbes, reached Grandon Bay Ireland in a disabled state after a gale. With 14 fit for duty and the captain ill, the ship grounded on a sandy bottom six miles from anchor, broke up as waves swept decks. All 26 crew were lost, none saved.
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Lonpox
Port Yarrock
Forbes
Sgrandon Bay
Ireland
Relief figures show destitution rising in city
Supt. Dill reports 1,205 families totaling 3,028 people relieved last week, up 548 from the prior week, with 1,512 accounts on file and 1,510 a week earlier. A middle aged colored man sought food for five for a four person family due to a newborn. A German donor sent a subscription to the relief fund and Chas. Faebr of Jackson Place donated FOV.
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Dill
Commercial Club Committee
Pheasell
Murderer Stone Faces No Clemency on Valen tine Day
Buc Stone, killer of the Wrattens, faces no executive clemency as officials say the case is unparalleled with no friends to intercede. The governor notes there is no morbid sentimentality about his case and calls Stone a cold hearted brutal villain awaiting the gallows.
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Buc Stone
Wrattens
Stone
Fifty anniversary jubilee of Y M C A at St Pauls
The fiftieth anniversary jubilee of the Y M C A was celebrated at St Pauls Sunday night with J W Hansell from Chicago giving a history and President Scot Butler of Butler University speaking on Christian individuality. Rev Buchtel of Central Ave M Church preached on the meek. Sunday morning Rev W F Taylor spoke at First Baptist on salvation. Judge D P Baldwin of Logansport discussed the Wilson tariff bill at the Progress club Sunday afternoon. Plymouth church marked its tenth anniversary with portraits of Dr McCulloch and distribution of his initial sermon notes. Rev Dewhurst preached.
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St. Paul’s
J. W. Hansell
Chicago
Scot Butler
Butler University
Buchtel
Central-ave. M
Germany
Bismarck
W. F. Taylor
First Baptist Church
D. P. Baldwin
Logansport
Progress Club
New Plymouth
McCulloch
Dewhurst
Charter Guide Sparks Tax Dispute in Mayor’s Office
A man argued he should pay taxes to the city treasurer per the charter. Col. Holloway calmly advised the controller’s office, but the man refused, insisting the charter requires payment to the treasurer and left in a haughty mood.
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Col. Holloway
Local notes from Indianapolis news column crowd
The report covers a busy week with life and crime notes including life in Oak Hill religious revival 19 conversions minor arrests for theft and a burglary at a merchant’s home. several court and council items. a state of civic updates from the city clerk and health board. and marriages and deaths with multiple names and places listed.
Capital Laundry Seeks Market Boost With Shirt Reductions
Capital Laundry announces a promotion cutting shirt prices to attract customers, highlighting lower costs and improved service. Tel 103% shorthand may indicate contact or pricing note, with a focus on value offers for local patrons.
Corbett Jackson Fight May Head to Roby Indiana
A strong push and private box offer surface as talks revive for a Corbett vs Jackson bout next June at Roby. Gov Matthewe doubts Roby hosting, noting Indiana concerns and Wells of Crown Point may back the bid but appears skeptical. Parson Davies says Jackson trains later, and both fighters prefer the East. Tacoma has offered 40000 dollars, while Roby would require a similar purse and local approvals.
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Roby
Crown Point
R. H. Wells
Lake County Fair
Iam
Wells
Union Station
Jackson
Bhat
Corbett
Grand Hotel
Pareon Davies
Wn. Brady
Tacoma
Wash
Matthews
Indiana
Mitchell
Corbatt
Claw Allen Out As Counsel For Citizens Street Railway
Directors of the Citizens street railway company resigned H Clay Allen as counsel amid regret and new legal advisors Miller Winter Elam and W D Latta take over. Latta will handle litigation detail while the firm conducts trials with Mason assisting. about 100 suits remain pending. Allen had served the company over a dozen years.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
H. Clay Allen
Miller, Winter
Corporation
Miller, Winter & Elam
Mason
Mr. Latta
Mr. Allen
The Most Popular Editor and Selfish Man in the Country
Philadelphia report notes Mr. Childe recovering gradually after a restless night with limited recognition at his bedside. The piece presents a dated excerpt with scattered OCR fragments about costs and outlines for two persons.
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Philadelphia
Childe
Cold Wave Forecast For Indiana In 86 Hours
Weather reports warn of a coming cold wave for Indiana with a drop of 15 to 20 degrees by Tuesday morning. Snow is expected with a shift to fair but much colder conditions Monday night into Tuesday.
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Indiana
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Home brewing company bottle offer details
An incomplete notice promotes ordering bottled beer from the Home Brewing Company. The fragment mentions a bottling department and a specific number 1050, but lacks clear dates, locations, or full product details.
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Home Brewing Company
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