Prize Fight Flap Nets Two In Coney Island Court
Two men, Steve Yeager known as The Black Cat and Chas Richardson alias Snowball, faced warrants in police court over a alleged prize fight near Coney Island. Yeager boasted of victory amid fanfare while Richardson appeared subdued. both pleaded not guilty as details were recounted by promoter John Morgan. Travis defended the arrest as a misreading spurred by a sun press, prompting a dismissal.
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Steve Yeager
the Black Cat
Chas. Richardson
Snowball
Coney Island
Travis
Yeager
S. Ilinoia St
Backtown
Richardson
John Morgan
Wright
Tua Sen
Yenapter
S. Illinois St
East Haven church meeting erupts over legacy
At a Tuesday night East Haven Congregational Church meeting a dispute over a legacy led to heated words with a brother calling another a liar and a sister tearing a bonnet from another’s head. The gathering adjourned without reconciliation as tension lingers among members.
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New Haven
Conn
East Haven
Resignation Report Linked to Republican State Committee
United States Treasurer Huston has verified his intended resignation as chairman of the Republican state central committee. The officers including Huston Dan Ransdell John S. Dille and Wallace will resign. A July 1 meeting will elect new leaders and organize for the next campaign. Attorney General Michener is favored to become chairman.
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Huston
Telegraph
United States
Republican State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Central
Dan Ransdell
John S. Dille
Wallace
Michener
Boston Beats Indianapolis In Shortened Game
In Boston on July 17, 3 500 fans witnessed a shortened match as Getzein hurled for the visitors while Radbourne and Ganzel paired for Boston. Powers umpired. After six innings the scoreboard read Boston 10, Indianapolis 5 with 2 errors for Boston and 3 for Indianapolis.
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Bostor
Bean Maasthatera
Indianapolis
Balint Reform Urges K of L to Fight Ballot Reform
A strong letter from Balint Reform in Scranton Pennsylvania dated July 17 urges the Knights of Labor to push for ballot reform. It references the Australian system as a similar method and argues for reform measures in the voting process.
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Scranton
Powderly
K. of L
The Boiler Exploded at Topeka Freight Yard
The July report from Topeka notes a U. P. freight engine explosion fatally injuring the engineer and fireman and seriously injuring several others. The item mentions Rogers Bros. table ware at Commodstock's and relates the incident to the shipment or sale context.
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Topeka
U. P
Conquest of the Air Invention Claim Big Public Interest
The airship by Peter Campbell, tested Tuesday with Prof. ER Hogan aboard, reportedly performed miraculously before a rudder failure sent it to sea. Public enthusiasm is high while fears for Hogan’s fate linger. Electric motive power powered the cigar shaped craft. Campbell plans a larger ship.
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Campbell
New York
Jaly
Peter Campbell
ER. D. Hogan
Hogan
Divorce or dungeon for young Michigan groom
In Hillsdale Michigan Edward Jackson a young law student recently married faces a choice to abandon his wife or go to state prison for forging his mother's name on a note just before marriage. Parents oppose the match to another girl in Litchfield.
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Hillsdale
Mich
Edward Jackson
Great Lakes
Litchfield
Brazil Is to Vote on Return to Work
Brazil Ind July 17 A special report notes 2353 dependents counted Tuesday up 19 from prior. Contributions dipped to 431.55 but a cash remittance of 309.60 arrived by express from Terre Haute. Provisions will be shipped. Committee orders meetings Thursday with secret ballot on returning to work. result canvassed Friday.
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Brazil
Ind
Morgan
Express
Terre Haute
Pecuniar Divorce Suit Returns to Court
One year after a June marriage Joseph Reith allegedly abused Rosa Richter. Rosa, underage at the time, files for divorce via her mother as next friend. The complaint says Reith beat her, threatened harm with an open razor, confined her in a closet, and drove her from home. He earns $30.15 weekly as a carpenter. Rosa seeks $600 alimony and $100 yearly for the child’s care and custody.
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Pecuniar
Joseph Reith
Rosa Richter
Rosa
Joseph
Corner Stone Ceremony Preps in Indiana by Committees
Committees were appointed Tuesday to prepare for the grand ceremony of laying the corner stone of the soldiers and sailors monument. They will meet the executive committee Wednesday evening to outline work. Nearly 553 G A R posts and 6 000 Sons of Veterans in Indiana are invited along with commanders and staffs from other states.
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Sons of Veterans
Indiana
Weather Forecast for Indiana and Indianapolis Area
Observers local forecast for Indiana and Indianapolis shows cloudy conditions with occasional light rain possible this afternoon and tonight. War on the Growler noted as a local concern. New York report mentions liquor dealers association aiming to curb the growner trade.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
New York
The
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Labor unrest and union actions span Illinois and Pennsylvania
Arbitration eyed to settle Illinois miners troubles as Chicago builds funds for Braidwood miners. EKL executive meet in Chicago amid ongoing brick-makers strike. Spring Valley railway discrimination fuels conflict. Scranton boiler makers strike 50 workers amid 10 percent cuts. Push to unite railway unions into a single federation. Ballarat Q flint glass workers press contract labor law. Pittsburg window glass workers active. P&L engineers on P&W demand 85 cent daily raise. refusal could trigger a strike. Kahn & Co offers $4 pants from cassimere stock, down from $7-10.
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Illinois
Chicago
EK. of L. General Executive Board
Spring Valley
Scranton
Flint Glass
Ballaira
Pittsburg
Campbell Indorsed
K. of L
Berry
Knights
War debate over Miss Behymer divides Brightwood town
The Brightwood conflict over teacher Miss Lillian Behymer's alleged unpatriotic remarks has sparked a clash of politics religion and race. Supporters cite seven years of service and need for reinstatement while opponents accuse her of disloyal sentiments. A committee plans to appeal to county officials as accusations spill into local life.
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Brightwood
Lillian Behymer
Center Township
Asiter
McKean
Miss Behymer
Geo. Seitz
Behymer
Harrison
Loca Mies Rehymer
J. Joiner
Terra Cotta Works
Mies Behymer
Arthur Crone
Walter Scree
Lily
Elis
Ellis
J.C. Ayers
Ayer
Emma Schwartz
Ohio
John Schwartz
Emma
Miss Gundelfinger
Ruined by a Count and a Sister’s Despair in Milford
New York July 17. Wiss Leonie Stauvenal, committed to Blackwell’s Island asylum amid suicide mania, is one of three Milford Pa sisters whose wealth and status unraveled after a French Count’s betrayal. Her sister Leonora’s marriage failed, and Leoni, living in Bayonne, Nj, attempted to crucify herself in fevered religious crisis. The Milford estate has been sold under the sheriff’s hammer.
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New York
Blackwell’s Island Asylum
Wiss Leonie Stauvenal
Milford
John B. Steuvenal
Steuvenal
Count de Beaumont
Milotine
Stenvenal
Richard Brennan
St. Rose of Lima
New York City
France
Leonora
Signor Hardo Fontana
Leoni
Bayonne
N.J
Alread
Painters protest wage change at Parry manufacturing
Dissatisfaction rises among Parry painting crew over abolition of the task system and shift to hourly pay. Journeymen claim wages drop from potential $2.25 per day under the task plan to about $1.50 to $1.75 daily, prompting several to quit. Parry disputes claims, says only one worker left and business slack reduced crew.
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Parry Manufacturing Company
Parry
Sun
Wilson
Houton
Washington gossip on cabinet and judiciary shifts
Secretaries Noble and Proctor return to work while Horace Taylor begins as railway commissioner. Judge Isner, gravely ill, shows slim chances of recovery. Porter plans to hire strong Republican editors in the census department. Rumors swirl about Blaine’s resignation and Judge Woods possibly joining the Supreme Court. Mrs Harrison and Kilrain car story attributed to a misidentified companion. Porter promotes a barber shop stunt at Circle House to show new fans.
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Noble
Proctor
Horace Taylor
Isner Ia
Porter
Rusk and
Wanamaker
Blaine
Washington
Woods
Elopement Angers Steubenville Girl and Player
Steubenville, July 16. Annie Stephens, 15, daughter of James Stephens, elopes with Robert Smurthwaite, a potter and baseball player. They take $4460 his father planned to move west. The pair boarded the eastbound train at 1 PM, money in hand. Police alerted in several cities. Smurthwaite arrested in Philadelphia. girl claimed she would not go west. Authorities pursue the couple.
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Steubenville
Annie Stephens
James Stephens
Robert Smurtthwaite
Philadelphia
Smurthwaite
Elopers
Liquor Turmoil Grips Lisbon North Dakota
A prohibition driven dispute in Lisbon ND led to a no license vote, traders shifting to rival towns, hotels closing, and guests turned away. Mayors and council refused remedy, leaving the city in turmoil as officials watch the outcome anxiously.
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Fargo
Dak
Lisbon
North Dakota
Bis
Emperor of Brazil Narrowly Escapes Death at Theater
The Brazilian emperor, leaving a theatre after a performance, faced a pistol shot by a Portuguese native. The weapon missed, causing no injuries. The would-be assassin was immediately arrested.
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Brazil
Rio
Portugal
Asstesin
Indiana Finances Move With Bond Sale And Agents
Wednesday morning Treasurer Lamcken announced the remainder of the school fund loan totaling 1 055 000 had been placed. The 8 000 000 worth of bonds sold at a 1 a premium of one and one half cents. Funds will be distributed to counties by exchange on New York. Wach county has yet to receive 27 percent of its apportioned share. Also Wednesday the heads of the state department named Winston Lannards Co New York agents for the state under statute. The firm had acted as Indiana financial agents but was never officially appointed. Compensation cannot exceed 500 per year.
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Lamcken
New York
Wach County
State Department
Winston, Lannards Co
Indiana
Local cases and arrests fill court docket notices
Wednesday and Tuesday saw multiple legal actions with arrests and verdicts. Deputy marshals paid off after election activity. a drowning rescue by Thomas Stevens. Frederick Voigt’s venue change in a narcotics case. Judge Howe awarding Dr Light a $7000 claim against Broad Ripple gas. Daw’s claim disallowed. dog bite cases and licenses. Joan Welch jailed four years for breaking a jewelry store window. Richard Barry’s jewelry theft sentence pending. John W Franklin at trial for attempted murder postponed due to witness absence. creditors petition to remove trustee Wagner over Stephens estate after alleged misuse of funds. 1888 crop talk and farm profit complaints. fraudulent land sale suit against Chapman and partners with requested deed and damages.
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U. 5
Marechal Dunlap
Ant Balloo
Thomas Stevens
George Johnson
Blackford St
Frederick Voigt
Denny
Squire Alford
Howe
Dr. Light
Broad Ripple Natural Gas Company
Charles Dawson
John Juigley
Chesapeake St
Ellen Ostermiller
Joan Welch
Louis Bergheima
Bates House
Richard Barry
A. S. Shinoissr
John W. Franklin
Wesley Beckham
J. L. Stephens
Circuit Court
Charles Wagner
Stephens
Wagnar
Frederick W. Weibke
Superior Court
John A. Chapman
Henry Mueller
L. A. Cook
Chapman
Hanna
Cook
Mueller
Wiabke
Irish-American Club Picnic at Broad Ripple July 21
The Irish-American Club announces its annual picnic at Broad Ripple on Sunday July 21. Five trains will run from Union Station and Mass. Ave. depot. round trip fare is 25 cents. All members and the public are invited to attend.
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Broad Ripple
Union Station
Mass.ave
Boston Beats Hoosiers in Blown-Open Baseball Scrimmage
In Boston on July 16 the Hoosiers played their seventieth game against the Bostons. Glasscock starred for the Hoosiers with several hits while Kelly and Brouthers each delivered decisive plays. Boston won 9 to 4 as Indianapolis errors and timely hits by Seery, Nash, and Sullivan shaped the outcome.
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Boston
Hoosiers
Bostons
Boyle
Buckley
Clarkson
Bennett
Powers
Brown
Indianapolis
Kelly
Nash
McGeachy
Badman Stouthare
Richardson
Brouthern
Johnston
Denny
Uinn
Glasscock
Bamvott
Jack
Hines
Leary
Brouthers
Glasecock
Clarkson At First, But Wuff
Lesry
Sirere
Quinn
Sullivan
Case
Keally
Hines Soup
Buckiey
Bassett
Bogle
Daisy Cutter
Seery
Capt
D Jack
Brouther
Nixey
Lippy Kel
Terror Brouthers
Denby
Boyle Smotesphere
Baseett
Hoosier Glasscock
Notlin
Kel
Giless
Hines Soupy
Bank Johnston
Boston Blank
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Washington St
Aide Brightwood
Ellia
Cence
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Miss B
Mr. Ayers
Andy Hough
Arthur Cronin
Miss Grosa
Lincoln
Jeff
Davis
Cross
Mr. Ellis
Jeff Davis
Schwartz
P. J. Smith
Horace Ellis
Kate Taft
Howland
Mapleton
Hamilton
Hendricks
Harricon
Washinston
Cleveland
Miss Bahymer
the Sun
Nell Barrett
Kate Mescail
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Circle House
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Banesa
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Verrara
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