Prince the railroading pony turns savage in town
A quirky Indy piece tells how Prince a pony owned by Schn Smith transformed from gentle to unruly. The beast bent a 1 ½ pound weight into a high speed dash through streets, wrecked a buggy and felled a telegraph pole, prompting repairs and a latest offer for a calm family horse as Prince returns to his stable throne. The tale sits among London and Vienna dispatches about ministers, floods, drownings, and artillery accidents.
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Schn Smith
Lone Star
Prince
Prince of Blood Royal Hess
Lime
Indianapolis
Mr. Smith
Warner
Strat
Reaster
T. E
Washington St
Delaware
Market
Sory & Victory
Oblast
Borce
New Desk Ornament Promises Novel Features in Show Window
A store window displays a nickeled desk box with a spring lid, ink wells, pen rack, a call bell, and a feature meant to hint at a hired colored servant. A barefoot boy at a soda fountain stole nickels, paying thrice with sticky fingers, and nearly emptied the cash while the clerk was away.
Pearson in Karnes and the controller's quarterly estimate
In Karnes Pearson warns in council that removing his minority report could trigger legal action against the controller to block the next quarterly appropriation. Papers promise lively debates as the matter heads to the controller's office. A steeple climber in Lawrenceberg narrowly escaped death when a scaffold failed, clinging to the church cross for an hour before rescuers rebuilt access.
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Controller Woollen
Pearson
Lawrenceberg
Geo. Ketcham
Ketcham
Wabash Train Ditching Injures Several In Fos
Drs Somes Ta July 23 report a Wabash coach and sleeper derailed by a spread track near Fifield Fos injuring multiple people. The incident coincides with a separate altercation at Beck’s office on Washington Street where Mitchell threatened Beck over unpaid money, leading to a scuffle and minor injuries. A liquor suit follows as Licensed liquor dealers seek 6500 damages from Hevan court brewing for undercutting prices and breaching a contract with 130 city dealers.
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Fos
Drs Somes
Fifield
Here
Licensed Liquor Dealers Association
Hevancourt Brewing Company
Brewire Company
Brewing Company
Martin Grady
Capital House Saloon
Sun
Ibis
Not Marries Inference From May Festival Visitors
From all appearances W B Jada and Bliss 11a Bray are not married and did not elope. Mr Judah went home to Bedford Indiana for vacation, and Misa Bray joined him to visit his sister who was Bliss Bray's guest during the May festival. The families are intimate with Judah and Will Bray as roommates.
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W. B. Jada
Bliss 11A Bray
Mr. Judah
Bedford
Ind
Misa Bray
Bliss Bray
Judah
Will Bray
City AEE bids for colleges age brick pavement Friday
A fragment from City AEE notes bids received on age and brick paving with expected strong competition. The item mixes local notices with political and legal snippets including a notary public opinion and court action. It references Mrs. Matheny's medical case and ambulance transport, a federal court decision granting Sylvester Neeland more time to pay for a road, and an attorney general opinion on notaries tied to corporations. It also mentions President Barrison’s tour in blackface by Lew Dockstader, a theater opening Friday with two performances Saturday, and a roster of performers and acts. The passage ends with a list of marriages licenses and local business ads.
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Matheny
Kregelo
Route Engle
Bellefountainest
Thursay
Federal Court
Gresham
Sylvester Neeland
Neeland
Attorney-General
Barrison
Lew Dockstaider
Dockstader
Emmies
Charles
Amanda Locke
Tarleton
Jane Bennett
David
Grace Taylor
George
Minnie Spalding
Milton
Sarah Morris
Josie Hill
William and
Laura Husbande
Ollie
Allie Henry
Ben
Mrs. Butler
Kate Lang
Wiliam
Ella Boyington
Howard
Emma Romer
Lula Hammond
Harry Hogue
Coburn-st
Frank Lynn
Indianapolis
Joseph Cooper
Ruth McCabe
William Essieke
Carrie Stehlin
Frank Lentz
Gracie Cole
John “Mack
Hilla
Casey
James
Leonard
Clemmie Kenney
William McCarty
Mary Gould
Edison Broad Ripple receivership clash in federal court
In a quiet federal hearing Judge Woods presided as Edison company attorney Taylor outlined claims against Broad Ripple and its contractors. He said $40,000 in materials were supplied for the street railway, a $15,000 claim for subcontracted work, and that bonds promised by Broad Ripple had not yet been sold. Edison seeks a receiver to continue work on the line, arguing Broad Ripple lacks funds. Responses from Harris and Claypool countered that second contracts followed Edison’s franchise grant and disputes over financing. the Edison company allegedly knew Broad Ripple’s finances.
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Woods
Edison-Broad Ripple
Taylor
Edison Company
Broad Ripple
Broad Ripple Company
Harris
Edisons
Bread Ripple Company
Edizon Company
Milk Expander Fraud Warned by Doctors in Indianapolis
Dr Frank Ferguson notes in Indiana Medical Journal that fake milk expanders sold in Chicago claim 39 quarts of milk from 2 quarts water 2 quarts milk and 1 quart expander. Dr Harry Day and others say such products are easily detected as salt sugar soda gly lnerine mixtures that imitate milk, with no real replacement for milk.
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Frank Ferguson
Indiana, Medical Journal
Chicago
Day
Gairymen
Harry
Deeler
Indianapolis
Lay
Medicsl Journal
Tennessee's Troubled Miners Face Arbitration Hope
Knoxville July 23 A miner revolt at Coal Creek looms as 5000 miners clash with 800 troops. Governor Buchanan seeks peace through arbitration and a possible special legislature session. A convict guard fatality raises fears of a broader outbreak. Civil legal notes mention the C H D vs Riley McKeen case ending with costs awarded.
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Gov
Buchanan
Knoxville
Tenn
Coal Creek
Knoxvilla
Kroxville
Harris
Sunday closing and cigar shop restrictions in Hartford
Hartford July 23 The chief of police informed cigar store proprietors they must close on Sundays and drug store owners to stop selling cigars and confectionery. The notice, addressed to local merchants, outlines enforcement and exceptions and directs inquiries to the city office.
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Hartford
A Risky Business The Dangers of Ballooning as Told by a Lady Aeronaut
The article recounts Prof Love and his wife Mrs Love, veteran balloonists. It details her first Sandusky accident in 1888 when a balloon crashed into a tree, breaking her hip, plus a later Radford fall that damaged her ankle. She recalls meeting her husband in Ohio, marrying in Lawrenceville in 1883, and continuing balloon ascents despite risks.
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W. Z.love
Fairview Park
Lova
Cincinnati
Sandusky
Radford
Ohio
Lawrenceville
Get
Cinvintati
Love
True Hall Fitzsimmons Fight Off Rumor Swings Cities
Rumor says the Hall Fitzsimmons bout never occurred and pressure from Hall supporters may have blocked the match. Fitzsimmons mourned the loss while Hall left for races, with Railroads offering trips but Hall declining. Twin City Club loses about $12,000 including deposits and amphitheater costs. $240,000 from seat sales to be refunded Thursday.
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Hall
Paul
Eforts
Fitzsimmons
Minnesota
Peliandave
Cerron
Hail
Tizainumons
New Orleans
Twin City
Snake Box Frightens Patrolman in City Street
Patrolman Ward finds a cigar box on Mississippi avenue and opens it to reveal a live snake. The animal springs from the box, striking at Ward and sending him fleeing to safety as the coiled hazard is tossed into an alley by his startled reaction.
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Perfectos
Ward
Elies
Sergi
Lowe
Mississippi-et
Douglases
Orth
Rudyard Kipling
Edemocratic City Ticket Seen Likely In Local Race
The article outlines likely nominees for mayor and city offices, with Sullivan for mayor and Sovitt for city clerk. Wright or Norton are expected for police judge, and Gauss, Murphy, Laut, Rassman plus a North side team for councilmen at large. It notes South side opposition to Sullivan and council members seeking personal gain by his support, with potential consequences if Sullivan is defeated.
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John Reardon
Norton
Frank Wright
Sullivan
Sovitt
Wright
Gauss
Murphy
Laut
Rassman
Phersday
Ab Leree
Hell
Sullievan
Southside
Sus
Fed
Salliyar
Forse
Polle
Blaine and Cleveland Emerged as Likely Democratic Nominees
In Wastixeton on July 23 Congressman Chipman argued that Blaine and Cleveland command the strongest personal followings in the party. He noted Cleveland as the standout tariff reform voice, would-be natural leader if nominated, and warned that eastern contenders might be sidelined. He doubted any eastern man could win and called Michigan's electoral votes likely for the Democrat, with a 1874 legislature to pick Stockbridge's successor.
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Blaine
Cleveland
Wastixeton
Chipman
Hill
Gorman
Michigan
Nl Coubt
Stockbridge
Prisoner Fitzgerald denied new trial in murder case
In New York a judge overruled the motion for a new trial for William Fitzgerald convicted of murder Freed, and sentenced him to hang on Nov. 19. Fitzgerald refused to speak and laughed as the court concluded the sentence. Officials fear he may attempt suicide. A barrel of alcohol exploded at G Hellmstetter’s confectionery in Brooklyn, causing a fire and panic among workers. one boy was seriously burned. Loss estimated at $3,000.
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New York
G. Hellmstetter
Brooklyn
Slavin and Mitchell Fight Stuns London Theater Crowd
A London theater crowd watched Slavin and Mitchell stage an abrupt duel after an onstage jest. Mitchell landed hard blows, Slavin fell to his knees, and blood flowed from his face before theater staff separated them.
Bargain Alleged Between Harrison Blaine For Nomination
A Washington dispatch claims a pact between President Harrison and Secretary Blaine to secure the presidential nomination for Harrison while Blaine would continue as secretary of state if elected. The report notes Blaine’s foreign policy aims and potential sacrifices to advance the plan amid trade and reciprocity debates. A second item details Washington efforts to host the Army of the Republic encampment next year with a $55,000 guarantee fund and a committee preparing a persuasive circular for delegates. Also included is an affidavit from Willem Bosdorfer accusing William Kissell of unpaid bets in a policy game in West Indianapolis, with trial planned in Squire Alford’s court.
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Harrison
Blaine
New York
The
Star
Washington
State Department
Mr. Blaine
McKinlay
Army of the Republic
Bolicy
Willem Bosdorfer
Squire Alford
William Kissell
Indianapolis
Wm. Kiswalt
Jno
Sandera
Wari
Vuesay
Stranger in City Seeks Funds After Unclear Message
Late Wednesday a stranger identified as J N Huston from Washington DC checked into the New Denison. He sent a telegram asking for money and a four horse rig, then a second note. Authorities later learned he is an escaped inmate from an insane asylum.
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Ewasivt Basten
Denison
J. N. Huston
Washington, D. C
JezNn Jay
Ben Unza
John H, Jonns
Jeera
A Sleek Citizen Read Arrested for Forgery in Grand Rapids
Detective Page arrested R L Read on Wednesday for forgery and he was taken to Grand Rapids by the county sheriff on Thursday. Read, described as one of the most sympathetic criminals, misled officers with a calm, bold tale and claimed not to be the man they sought until the Grand Rapids squad arrived and he admitted his identity.
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R. L. Read
Page
Grand Rapids
Read
Bin
Lin
Dap Gould
Louis
Gould
Water Analysis at Bright Street and South Street Wells
Prof Latz reports further water tests showing 106000 TL organic matter in 212 Bright Street well and substantial organics in 181 East South Street well. Both samples will be condemned by the health board. Also notes Indiana forecast for fair weather and possible rain with a thunder risk.
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Latz
Bright-st
E. South-st
Healh Board
South-st
Mystery of Hanna farm body deepens as cemetery vault holds clue
The unidentified man found near Hanna farm remains a mystery. Detectives say he likely was a farm hand and died from a brain injury after a struggle. The body was moved to Girton's vault in Greenlawne cemetery after a post mortem. Authorities Colbert and Splann pursue leads with no hit yet.
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Hanna Farm
Eprnog
Fogether
Furthler
Heraiaon’s
Girton’s
Greenlawne Cemetery
Colbert
Capt. Splann
Hanna
Parisian Pastimes Turn Violent Riots Strike French Capital
A Paris crowd on Place De Larouge on July 23 grew from noisy festivities to unruly rioting led by anarchist agitators. Gendarmes charged to restore order as many heads were struck with batons and sabers. Seventeen leading rioters were arrested amid the turmoil.
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Paris
Placa de’ Larouge
Way of the World nudity ban hits Ocean Grove resort
The Camp Meeting Association at Ocean Grove has ordered a dress code restricting nude or indecent bathing and outfits on streets and beaches. Police enforce the rule with a five dollar fine, drawing public attention to local beach access and propriety.
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Ocean Grove
Camp Meeting Association
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