Drummer recounts Hilton thefts and Jewish boycott in Stewart store
A drummer in the Union depot recalls Henry Hilton’s alleged control of Stewart’s store after Stewart’s death, accusing Hilton of driving away Jewish patrons and stalling business. He links the boycott to rival firms like Lord & Taylor and B. Altman, and notes Indianapolis growth with calls for new store locations on Washington Street. He also describes Hilton as vicious and watched over Stewart.
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Thu
Hilton
Stewart
Stewart’s
New York
Ailton
Lord & Taylor
B. Altman
Arnold & Constable
Areree
Stuart
Stewart’a
Gas pipe explosion kills young man in Indiana accident
At Fall Creek crossing on the C, W. & L southern extension a mill dam delay sparked a decision to blow the dam with dynamite. Rowe Gilmore and son Hugh attempted the blast, a premature explosion pierced the youth Gilmore’s body, killing him instantly. Desperate deputy Tolin pursues tax seizures in Indianapolis. Berlin reports Bismarck’s plan to stay in Germany and engage in Stadions politics. Public shoe house sale at 66 E. remains noted in a brief town column.
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Young Man
Anderson
Ind
Fall Creek
Rowe Gilmore
Hugh
Young Gilmore
Tragic Digest of Love Leads to Three Suicides
Baltimore reports three linked deaths from a morbid love affair and accidental poisoning. Louisa Biletski, 60, killed herself by dissolving lucifer matches in milk. a 26 year old daughter died of opium poisoning amid family strain after a suitor’s absence and a drowned lover. Ham poisoning at Union depot area sickened Hagedorn family and others. copper contact in pickling blamed, with several victims recovering.
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Baltimory
Louisa ‘Biletski
Mu Ay
Europe
Lloyd
Baltimore
Amelia
Atlantic
Remoree
Hicer Hagedorn
Union Depot
Wagner
Hagedorn
Oscar Conlon
Davidson St
Frank Brolz
Haged
Cholera Spreads Across Europe Impacting Transatlantic Travel
Report from Mayrio July 2 notes cholera spreading through Europe with no alarming business depression yet. In Gandia, two weeks show 44 cases and 36 deaths, with officials hopeful the outbreak is under control as tourism to European shores declines.
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Europe
Mavrio
Gandia
Bloody Rowan county moonshine raid leaves three dead
Reports from Rowan county on Tuesday describe a fierce clash between revenue officers and moonshiners resulting in three fatalities and about a dozen wounded. Capt Timothy Splan, rumored dead, later appeared alive denying any contact with a lumber yard. An Atlantic cable conference in Paris seeks to cut code word length, prompting English and French opposition.
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Flemin
Aspurg
Rowan County
Splan
Timothy Splan
Taffa
New
Yor
Paris
England
Imposa
How We Are Counted Pretty Girls With Deft Fingers
Washington, July 2. The census bureau employs young women in white aprons operating counting machines to tally the 1890 census returns. The machines count by family size using a numbered keyboard and dials, double counting checks, and cross verification to speed final totals. Officials expect 60,000 districts to yield 120,600,000 names, with results known far sooner than traditional methods.
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Washington
Ninth-st
Census. Bureau
Hollerith
Missing New York socialite Madeline Gray abducted after meeting stranger
Miss Madeline Gray of 2230 Fifth Avenue vanishes after an afternoon with a dashing young man seen with her near Mount Morris park. A friend says Gray was lured away after urging return home, leaving police and family in distress as searches continue.
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Ana Bhe
New York
Madeline Gray
Misa Gray
Mount Morris Park
Madeline
Miss Gray
Jacob Gray
WIRE WHISPERS: Trains, crimes, fires and weddings headline unsettled week
A Northern Pacific fast train wreck near Drummond Montana leaves one woman dead and several injured. A New York tenement fire alters its target, Tony alias Join Dunn is captured after a molten metal incident. A Newburg killing occurs during an attempted arrest. Police and strikers clash leaving many hurt as soldiers fight later. Philadelphia journalist Jessup weds Lady Mildred Lyon at Glamis Castle. Buried miners at Hill Farm shaft Dunbar Pa. search abandoned after days of danger and a raging fire drives rescuers back.
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Northern Pacific
Drummond
Mont
Join Dunn
New York
Ae Ee
Tony
Newburg
N. Y
John Leveson
John
Jessup
Philadelphia
Mildred
Lyon
Earl of Strathmore
Glamis Castle
Forfarshire
Bootland
Hill Farm
Dunbar
No Jews Barred by New York Beach Resorts
July report reveals hotels at Bath Beach and Bensonhurst refuse Hebrew patrons. The Danning and The Lowry display “No Jews” on bill heads while Landlord Lowry touts anti Hebrew views. Boling rake and Kathleen villa reportedly enforce the same policy, denying entry to prominent Hebrews, angering many in business and cultural circles.
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New York
Bath Beach
Bensonhurst-by-the-sea
J. L. Lowry
Danning
Lowry
Bolingrake
Walking Will Manage St Paul Team In Icy National League
Walking will manage the St Paul team as the national league grows icy. Peter Jackson’s Australia trip looms July 26 with a possible early return. Jimmy Peeples retires from playing and becomes an umpire, while Mr Umpire Powers is branded the league’s most incompetent umpire. Brotherhood games show Buffalo 12 Brooklyn 9 Pittsburg 12 Boston 7 Chicago 11 Philadelphia and Tuesday league results Pittsburgh 16 New York 2 Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 0 Chicago 0 Philadelphia. In the state league Anderson beat Marton 2 1 as Muncie bested Bluffton. Tuesday’s results: Columbus 8 Syracuse 1 Louisville 3 Brooklyn 2 Toledo 1 Athletics 0 St Louis 8 Rochester . Rusie’s pitching proves changed by hard work, while Jim Murrie’s judgment faltered. Dave Sanders pitched for Indianapolis Tuesday at Evansville noted for five hits allowed, Evansville with three. Terrible fielding by Shaw Schaub Wright. Evansville 2 Indianapolis 2.
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St. Paul
Peter Jackson
Australia
Jimmy Peeples
Umpire Powers
Brotherhood
Buffalo
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
York
Cincinnati
Anderson
Marton
Muncie
Bluffton
G. Puesday
Columbus
Syracuse
Louisville
Toledo
Athletics
St. Louis
Rochester
Rusie
Jim
Murrie
Dave Sanders
Indianapolis
Evansvillea
Dolan
Evansville
Shaw
Schaub
Wright
Fatal Hill Farm mine disaster noted amid grief
Reports from Mine and Dunbar, Bunwar Pa on July 2 describe ongoing flooding of the Hill Farm mine. Bereaved relatives gathered at the opening needing constant surveillance to prevent self harm. Authorities say 21 widows and 77 orphans remain destitute amid the disaster.
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Dunbar
Bunwar
Thara
Hill Farm
Counpar
Bavarian Floods Wreak Heavy Loss In Bavaria
Reports from Bavaria detail widespread destruction by floods with whole cantons inundated and heavy loss of life. In Scranton a German woman Rosa Knoelle 74 was found dead at 77 Bay street with probable death from dropsy and autopsy unlikely. Coroner notes state the body was too decayed for certainty. Democratic state convention adjourned to 2 o clock after preliminary organization.
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Bavaria
Bay St
Rosa Knoelle
James Martin
Haley
Kruger
Corner Wagner
Scranton
Washington Waits and Debates Loomed Senate Actions
The piece lists a mix of federal items including a debt reduction figure of 20 685 725 and proposals to award certificates of honor to telegraphers of the war. It notes molasses boilers seeking sugar duties restored and a Port Hudson tribute with three bronze medals. Proposals ask for three coasting battleships not to exceed 4 million dollars each. The Idaho statehood bill passes senate, while Wyoming bill amends back to the house. Republicans doubt the federal education bill and gag tactics by Reed draw party pushback. Senator Manderson doubts any rule to curb debate.
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Port Hudson
Senate
Wyoming
House
Reed
Manderson
Fourth of July Excursion Ticket Sale Details
The C H D B y offers round trip tickets for their own lines at a single fare, valid for the round trip on the 4th and return after July, with tickets good for both directions.
Eternal Vigilance and the Hill Campaign in Indianapolis
The New York Governor Hill travels from Indianapolis after a visit tied to Hendricks era politics. He papers over a private conference with Gray, comments on off years and political vigilance, and prepares a brief public address. The set moves include Hendricks club events, city hospitality, and pavilion work around the Monument.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Gen. Farle
Albany
Pacific Coast
West
Sun
Usaic
Bans Bricks Club
Bendricks Club
Cleveland
Gary
Gray
Hendricks
Indiana
Indianapolis
Hendricks Club
James Whitcomb Riley
Gov. Campbell
Gov. Hill
Mr. Hendricks
Es Gov. Campbell
Claude Meeker
Gov. Francis
Hendrick S
Chicago
State House
Justice
Tim Griffin
Blue
Wentle Zephyrs
Mop Brigade
Capitol Building
Homan
Rontiar
Commercial Club
Secyor-state Rice
Wemple
Morton Monument
Second Regiment
Fourteenth Regiment
Dayton
Bates House
Sculptor Park
Oscar Horde
Political Buzz Kepuhimwanm County Faces Busy Ballot
Candidates across the Republican ticket spar for multiple offices as no one seems certain on the first ballot. Groff Conway Franklin and Cal Darnell contest the recorder post while Dr Wagnar and John Browning clash over the auditorship. John M Bradshaw and Fielding Beeler enter the treasurer bid. Sheriff’s race leans toward Dunn with workman support and Thad Rollins seeks clerk nomination amid a Sun misprint correction.
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Kepuhimwanm
Ari
Buzzef Bess
Wari
Recordership
Groff
Conway
Franklin
Cal Darnell
Dr. Wagnar
John Browning
John M. Bradshaw
Fielding Beeler
Wayne Township
Dunn
Sheriff's Office
Thad Rollins
Thad
Behring Sea Tension Prompts War Vessel Orders
A Port Town send dispatch reports revenue cutters Rush and Corwin ordered toward Behring sea to capture poachers, with Britain preparing a matching squadron. The item notes rising military readiness and potential engagement between American and British forces over Behring Sea tensions.
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Behring Sea
New York
Port Townsend
Wash
Rush
Corwin
Arma
The Roast of Walls Disbarment Trial Continues
The disbarment case against William B Walls resumed before Special Judge Fishback on Wednesday with Will F A Bernhamer detailing partnership disputes since 1887. Testimony covered misdated reports, forged vouchers by Geo L Walls, and extortion claims linked to 43 dollars, highlighting Gates of alleged misconduct and rival settlements.
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William B. Walls
Fishback
Will F. A. Bernhamer
Walle
Sarah Buchstahlar
Michigan City
Geo. L. Walls
Marion County
Graham
Bernhamer
Walls
King
Mitchell
Burk
Frankenstein
Bernhamar
Positive information claimed on Hill and Gray partnership
Report notes a supposed Hill and Gray combination formed in Indianapolis for 1892. Springfield dispatch adds details on a Chinese phangant introduced by Dr. W. C. Blaindel, Oregon birds increasing to near a million under Oregon game laws, with birds described as large, plumage fine, flesh superior, and rapid brood production making them good shooting targets.
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New York
Hill and Gray
Indianapolis
Springfield
W. C. Blaindel
Macomb
Oregon
State Board of Agriculture of
Oragon
China
Big Four Route July Excursions and Tickets
The Big Four Route announces July excursions with round trip tickets available from July 1 for travel to local points and connected lines including T P W, FW, Coy G W M, Vandalia via Colfax, E T HL, Q C, and Chesapeake and Ohio. Round trip price listed as 1863 with return valid until September 25. Tickets good returning until Sept. 25.
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Big Four
Big 4
Vandalia
Colfax
Chespeake & Ohio
St. Paul
Minn
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