The Gen Ward Alias Scandal Rocks Christian Science Circles
Grand Forks reports a sensational case in New York where Gen Ward alias Worthington, a mining operator, is linked to a sham marriage with Mary Plunkett, wife of Joho J. Plunkett. Worthington allegedly used eleven aliases while living as Ward, provoking a scandal among Christian Science circles and Complaining husband Plunkett exposing the ruse.
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New York
the Sun
Grand Forks
Dak
A. B. Ward
Joho J. Plunkett
A. Byrnley Worthington
Plunkett
Worthington
Petit thieving flares in city with 84 policemen
Spite of our roule highty four policemen petit thieving begins again in the city. Monday night windows to Hilda brand and Fugate's hardware store on S Meridian was broken and six revolvers stolen. Herman Mitschrich reports tobacco and meat taken from Kinney's livery stable. Nell Ogden’s whalebone buggy whip missing. Gilbert Smith’s coat with papers stolen at Emmett house. Four policemen in town.
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Hildabrand & Fugate
S. Meridianat
Herman Mitschrich
Gilbert Smith
Emmett
Kinney
Nell Ogden
Towa
Wealthy Topeka miser Cartwright dies in garret
Operad in a Garret Topeka July 23. Cartwright a wealthy miser worth at least 250600 died Monday in a garret with no one present. He owned several large cattle ranches in the state and had valuable real estate interests in the city. Two daughters and a son in Albany New York will divide the money equally.
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Topeka
Splj
Cartwright
Albany
N. Y
Mc Dow Urged to Quit Battle Unit Over Board Presence
Charleston dispatch reports Dr Mc Dow currently serves as surgeon for the Lafayette artillery, the only group he belongs to. Veterans demand his expulsion immediately or plan to resign from the organization.
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Charleston
S. A
Lowry’s Scheme and Printers Strike Reported
The Journal notes Sullivan faces no new threats from Gov. Lowry as ex-Congressman McKee says Lowry used anti pugilist sentiment as part of his renomination push. Printers in New York commit a citywide strike by 10 percent wage cut, with Times Sun and World offices timing their walkouts.
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Lowry
Boston
The
Journal
Sullivan
McKee
New York
Sun, Times and World
Elopement From Richmond Spurred by Spouse's Theft
In Richmond Indiana on July 22 a wife of Calvin Williams eloped with Ozro Pearson, taking five hundred dollars of her husband’s money and all portable furniture, leaving the home behind.
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Richmond
Ind
Calvin Williams
Ozro Pearson
Jimmie Becomes Fireman on Fast Bangor to Bar Harbor Train
J G Blaine Jr is now fireman on the locomotive drawing the fast mail from Bangor to Bar Harbor in New York on July 28.
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Jimmie
New York
J. G. Blaine, Jr
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Springfield Bishop Weds Harriet Aymar in New York
Rev. Bishop Seymour of Springfield Illinois and Mrs Harriet Aymar were married in New York on Tuesday morning with Bishop Otter officiating. The ceremony united two prominent church figures, marking a notable social event in the city.
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New York
Bishop Seymour
Springfield
Ill
Harriet Aymar
Printly Durch
Otter
Six Sailors Arrive in Lrons After Assault on Nonunion Crew
The Cunarder Aurania docked in Lrons on July 23 bringing six crew members. They assaulted non union sailors, prompting concern over tensions aboard the ship and possible disciplinary actions.
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Lrons
New York
Aurania
Electric streetcar debate marks aldermanic meeting
The board debated a Brightwood electric scheme with amendments on fares and pole placement. Reynolds led a bid to recall the subject, and after votes the ordinance passed 6 to 4 with critics citing compromised provisions and a transfer fare issue. Also approved street improvements on Pennsylvania Street and temporary storage car trial rights for Julien traction.
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Aldermen
Taylor
Wright
Brightwood Electric
Reynolds
Counett
Rail
Reinecke
Tougey
Smith
Eles and Coonett
Cosnett
Cornett
Tomsey
Touser
Ime
Raynolds
H. Wiles
Unl
I. N. Walker
Pennsylvania St
Washington
Yucatan
Trinidad
Chicago
New York
Booth & Flynn Paving Companies
Pittsburg
Burt G. Orlopp
John Milisti
Orlepp
Hoard
Julien Traction Company
N. Lilingisst
Hue
Lynching of Kate Maxwell and James Averill at Sweetwater
In Carbon county on Sunday night Kate Maxwell famed cattle queen and James Averill postmaster at Sweetwater were lynched by cowboys. Surrounded and disarmed they were hanged from a cottonwood tree after brief speeches. No inquest or arrests planned.
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Bangie
Saime Hope
Cheyenne
Kate Maxwell
James Averill
Sweetwater
Carbon County
Averill
Kate
Belle Starr
Oil Shorts Cornered on New York Exchange
There were lively times on the oil exchange Tuesday morning as crude oil certificates reached the year’s high of $1 per barrel and closed at 3 cents. The market suggests shorts are cornered amid the price surge.
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New York
Oil Exchange
Runaway mowing accident claims farmer in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso on July 28 a team led by farmer John Sass ran away with a mowing machine. Sass fell on the sickle bar and was so badly cut that he bled to death. Mrs John Edelman suffered severe burns from a gasoline explosion in the same incident.
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Valparaiso
John Sass
Sass
Sickle Bar
John Edelman
Honest John Dead horse trainer famed for Dexter work
John Murphy, known as Honest John, a noted horse trainer, has died in New York. He trained for Dexter and served as Robert Bonner’s horseman, with earlier ties to Carr, an optician at 656 Virginia Avenue.
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Honest John
New York
John Murphy
Dexter
Robert Bonner
Camp Hovey Set Up Quickly With Early Camp Life
Camp Hovey in Indiana forms rapidly with tents up and ditches dug. Reveille at 1 AM, breakfast at 7, and rapid guard drills. Health concerns from hard tack and cornbread appear as cooks and stewards treat stomach ailments. desertion and fatigue issues noted amid lively camp bustle.
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Camp Hovey
Griffin
Indiana Legion
Nover
Gardarf
Sarvere
Hempleman
Iia
Sania
Jin
Powell
Leonard
Iatira
Gunder
Apt
Rhodes
Gamardinger
Wiliam H. Morrison
John MM. Funke
Sun
Denger
Indiana
Lost Bride Tale of Gypsy Fortune Trick in New York
A Chicago man Edward G Mapes lost his fiancée after a New York fortune telling gypsy foretold a rival blonde would win his heart. The rival, a friend in the party, appeared at the station with him and the fiancée fled to Philadelphia, shocked by the deception. The incident ended with a prank gone awry and a broken engagement.
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New York
Long Branch
Edward G. Mapes
Chicago
Cynthia
Eke
Manes
Philadelphia
Niobe
Elephant skin on display at Union Square window
New York July 24 report describes the largest feather-like elephant hide ever tanned from Chief Porapaugh. The 10 ft 6 in, five and a half ton beast was said to have killed seven men before dying at age 40 in Anisnia bought in Germany for 5600 dollars. The five month tanning required fifteen men each vat turn. The skin will be used for travel goods after public display. Also noted is a shift toward trades unions with Knights of Labor membership fading and plumbers and gas-fitters organizing.
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York
Tifany
Union Square
Porapaugh
Chief
Anisziia
Germany
America
New York
Cosimopolitan
Knights of Labor
Washington Walls and Indiana Politics in August
President Harrison plans to visit Washington early August while Indiana politics loom large. Ex congressman James B. White is favored as GOP gubernatorial candidate in Indiana. Civil Service reforms fail on railway mail, clerks under May appointments found useless. Trotter faces Republican anger over Cleveland image. Camp Hovey outing promoted with Big Four train times and cheap round trip fare from Union Depot.
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Washington
John R. Thomas
Land Office
Tanner
Capt
Merideth
Bureau of Engraving
Harrison
Deer Park
James BK. White
Tort Wayne
Hoosier
Indiana
Republican Committee
Treasury
Baxter
Cleveland
Dedge
Trotter
Colored Recorder of Deeds
Camp Hovey
Union Depout
Washington-st
North-st
Seventin-st
Boy whipped at reform school fuels governor call
Charley Hainee, 13, recaptured after escaping Plainfield reform school and beaten severely by a house-father with a sewing machine strap. His father, Amos Haines, charges brutal treatment and seeks gubernatorial investigation while Judge Jordan promises inquiry and reform-school oversight. The incident follows a recent return to the institution and amid claims of disciplinary rules.
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Charley Hainee
Reform
Plainfield
Carpenters’ and Manufacturs’ Union
Wis
Plainfield Reform School
Sean
Sergt. Taife
Jordan
Reform School Board
Cripinal Court
Gov. Hovey
Reform Ethod
Sun
Chariton
Agecay
Plainfield Institution
Trench Lick Anrings
Johnson
MR. Haines
Amos Haines
Thad Lim
Lanty
Charley
Mayor Denny Rules In Liquor License Case
Mayor Denny sustained the deputy city attorney in a liquor license case against William Sloore, upholding the $250 license fee under city ordinance. The decision addressed concerns over legislative clarity, repeal of old acts, and constitutional questions, with hints of appealing to the supreme court.
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Denny
William Sloore
Smith
Hostover
Meyer Denny
Supreme Court
Search for missing girl reveals citys bad traffic in girls
In New York a missing 16 year old girl spurs discovery of many houses advertising entrancement of girls from 12 to 18. At a West street house eight girls were found intoxicated and with older company. One girl was the daughter of a millionaire. A nearby doctor saved another girl from chloroform poisoning after a quarrel with a boarder. The girl insists there was no intent to kill herself.
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New York
Airia Jones
Poder
Wifthave
Mer Tharge
Cora Mupner
Holbrook St
Dick Jobacco
Py. McCain
SUN
Knights of Friendship encampment opens in city hall
The Knights of Friendship national encampment begins Tuesday at Friendship hall with a large Memphis delegation expected Monday evening and contingents from St Louis Cincinnati Texas Louisiana Tennessee Alabama Kansas Illinois. They will banquet at Tomlinson hall and drill for prizes of 150, 50 and 10 in gold at the fair grounds. Tom Porter of Memphis is grand commander. A separate report describes a near-fatal derailment at E Market street crossing when a buggy struck by a switch engine threw occupants and caused serious injuries.
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Kentehwoff Friendsay
Knights of Friendship
Friendship Hall
Delaware
Court Streets
Memphis
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Texas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Alabama
Kansas
Illinois
Manuel
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Fair Grounds
Tom Porter
M. A. Gregg
Michigan St
Wmn. Scott
E. Market St
Gregg
Scott
Weather and labor unrest in 1881 United States
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area through 8 am July 24 1881 shows cloudy skies and light afternoon or night rain. Separately at district assembly sales of assets were held in New York. six West Superior strikers arrested. imported blacklegs in Minneapolis under guard. leather workers meet in Philadelphia with 18000 represented. wage talks ongoing. In Australia five lodges and 500 members noted in a Knights of Labor charter. In Kansas City about 800 carpenters struck for a nine hour day. 210 workers yielded.
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Indana
TOCAT
Indianapolis
DJ Bor
New York
West Superior
Wis
Minneapolis
Leather-Workers of
Martinsville Health Test and Local Cases Highlight Briefs
Mr. I Groba of Sullivan Grohs plans to test Martinsville water as a health product before resuming business. Wm Doerr, once in city hospital then poor asylum, now deemed insane and ordered to the insane hospital. Rudolph Glessing seeks divorce from Louisa citing neglect, in law break up after she left for Germany. Mt Jackson distillery seeks storekeeper candidates as salary drops from four to two dollars daily. I J Richardson, alias Ed, pleads guilty in Brunswick hotel poker raid, fined 25 dollars plus costs. others pay 20 dollars each after pleas of guilty to visiting the place.
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I. Groba
Sullivan-Grohs Company
Martinsville Water
Wm. Doerr
City Hospital
Rudolph Glessing
Louisa
Germany
Mt. Jackson
Internal Revenue Agent
I. J. Richardson
Brunswick
Richardson
Chicago Hoosiers Fall to Indianapolis in Rainy Debut
Chicago 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 loses to Indianapolis 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 in front of about 1000 at the opener. Dwyer and Farrell for Chicago against Glasscock managed by Glasscock era as Hines and Bassett pace Hoosiers with two hits. Buckley and Dwyer spark offense for Indianapolis as Sullivan and Duffy shine for Chicago in a rough debut.
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Chicago
Anson
Gisescock
Hoceker
Brush
Menecot Martin
Dwyer
Farrell
Hoyle
Buckley
McQuaid
Hoosiers
Eines
Anse
van Hahren
Glasscock
Paulus Himes
Martin Sullivan
Hines
Paulus
Mel Geachy
Bastain
Pfeffer
Beesley
Sullivan
Bassett
Burns
Bessett
Marre
Boyle
Rogie
Duffy
Lcary
Glasecock
Towyer
Bastian
Deary
Ryan
Sellivan
van Haltren
Denny
Jerry Denny
Bassatt
Little Duffy
Bounder
Babe Anson
Balla
Farrel
Seery
McGeachy
Nixey
Self
Chicago Byrne
Hooks
Muffet Duffy
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Optician
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Hovey
Guarda
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Washington Walls
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Talen Buck
Kather
New der
Calty Lipez
Booh Ye
Ferson
Daly
Daley
Ganzell
Sawders
Miller
O’brien
Zimmer
Kahn & Co
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