Real Estate Dull in Irvington As Hot July Mills On
Dull business propels local agents to forecast slow months with few sales. Additions plotted near Prospect Street promise future activity while Irvington residents await rapid transit. North siders hope higher land values depend on new tracks and viaducts, as gas prospects stir discussion and agents brace for September activity.
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Irvington
Mains and Pines
Ajex
Metzger
Albert Metgger
Prospect St
Noor
Mick
W. E. Mick & Co
Indianapolis
Mr. Prather
Walker & Prather
Gorman and Blaine to Lead Presidential Drive
Boston dispatch reports Col W W Dudey of Indiana endorses Gorman for president and forecasts Blaine as the Republican nominee. Dudey doubts Quay resignations will be accepted and dismisses the farmers alliance as abortive while Cleveland is seen as a contender but not a winner. Manley suggests Blaine would accept if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Boston
Enquirer
W. W. Dudey
Indiana
Quay
Washington
National Committee
Farmers’ Alliance
Gorman
Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Detroit
Joseph Manley
Blaine
Bicycles Grow Popular as Spring Sales Begin
The article notes rising bicycle ownership, with many new riders enriching streets and country trips to beat city heat. It mentions steady value for bikes, slow wheel sales in July to spring, and inventors seeking new safety improvements. A. B Moyer & Co. lists 450 N Miss-st.
Indianapolis Bound to Get Cincinnati Association Club
Cincinnati reports a baseball transfer to Indianapolis within a fortnight, possibly next season. Key figures like Chas F. Meyer and Wm Schuldt comment on the rumors, with President Brush unavailable. The authenticity of the compacts remains disputed while locals anticipate the move.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Bing Kel
Hoosier Capital
Chas. F. Meyer
Cincinnati Association
John T. Brush
Wm. Schuldt
Anabit
Convicts Return to Work Demand Rejected by Governor
In Knoxville on July 24 miners refuse the governor’s offer, demanding convicts return to Coal Creek for 60 days with troops sent home and the convict labor law repealed by the legislature. Gov Buchanan says the plan cannot be considered and convicts will be returned. Troops stand ready. miners armed with Winchesters and Gatling guns. Sheriff of Anderson County vanishes amid hostility toward him. Augusta, Me. Gov Burleigh warns enforcement of prohibitory laws. special constables possible.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Goemier
Coal Creek
Buchanan
Exoxville
Coalcreek
Pickle
Anderson County
J. F. Thomas
Gov. Beans
Augusta
Burleigh
Aroostook County
Three Men Killed In Ky Farm Threshing Boiler Blast
A boiler explosion on a farm near Litchfield Kentucky killed three men James Durbin’s threshing operation caused the blast. Victims are John Burbin William Bashim and John Massy with several others injured by flying debris. police said investigation ongoing and conditions improving for other patients in nearby towns.
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Litchfield
James Durbin
Jobn Burbin
William Bashim
John Massy
Peter Price
Kit Yates
Jet Blanton
Oliver Phelps
Thomas Lindsay
City Life Justice and local incidents headline roundup
The grand jury meets in August while a council session votes on a missing switch ordinance. Local cases include John Lutz fined for calling a man a thief, William David charged with till theft, and a drowning of a child near Bluff Road. Staffing changes at Union station, a bankruptcy receiver appointment, and a burglary warrant for Tom Litzenberg emerge alongside ongoing South-side disturbances and a list of local births deaths and marriages.
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Squire Feibleman
John Lutz
Kingan’s
Charles Webling
William David
Dr. French
Ray Richardson
Judge Walker
James Braden
Chas, O'Connor
College-ave
Broden
Splann
Chicago
Tom Litzenberg
Tom
Hendricks
Haytave
Patrick
Mary Roney
Albert
Mary Tanner
W. B
Emma Smith
Henry
Annie Ringer
George and
Lucy Keller
O. BR
Francis Bradford
Mary Harsch
William Holloway
W. Morris
Taylor
Gresham St
Howard Sanborn
Minnie Allen
Frank Lentz
Gracie Cole
William Ewing
Kila Bynum
Charles Dawson
Maud Worley
Nude bathing clash at Asbury Park stirs officials
An Ocean Grove order against nude exposure has spurred heated incidents at Asbury Park beaches. Officers faced criticism from bathers while two ladies contested enforcement. The report also covers a stinging dispute over flirtations, a fatal 1889 estate discovery, a sensational hotel-waterfront scene, a dangerous spider bite in Phillipsburg, a man’s rebuilt nose from a kitten-bone graft, and a Flag Day incident in El Paso with a bar fight at a Juarez saloon.
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Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
Asbury Park
Lilligore
Annother
el Paso
Tex
Hastile
United States
Schulenberg
Schuleenberg
Peter Wendel
Juarez
Wendel
Trinidad Governor to Attend World Fair Representation Plan
Commissioner Welles reports the governor of Trinidad has accepted the invitation to participate in the exposition. A preliminary commission will discuss a plan for Trinidad's representation, and Gov. Robinson assured Ensign Welles that Trinidad may be counted on for five displays.
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Washineton
Commissioner Welles
Trinidad
Gov. Robinson
Ensign Welles
Epidemic of rattlesnakes and wild crime rumors
A jumble of sensational items from Portsmouth to Marseilles includes reports of a rattlesnake outbreak, murder claims by “Jack the Ripper” in Marseilles, whale hunting by Emperor William, a political note on Mrs. Harrison as Daughters of the Revolution president, and various crimes and curiosities from Plattsmouth, Lakewood, and Springfield.
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Jack, the
Ripper
Marseilles
Emperor William
Norway
Harrison
Daughters of the Revolution
Warmers’ Alliance
Northwest
Plattsmouth
Neb
Daily News
New York
Sing Sing
Mary Gallaher
Wheeling
Koch
B. Wilkerson
Belton
Tex
Bert Hiler
Springfield
Lakewood
Awful Blunder Collides Two Denver and Rio Grande Trains
A misunderstanding of orders near Carlisle in Colorado caused two Denver and Rio Grande passenger trains to collide at full speed before dawn. Conductor Ferrus, Express messenger Cole, Engineer Ardett, and an unknown tramp aboard were killed. Serious injuries included engineers Hopkine and other listed messengers and passengers. Both engines, baggage cars, and two coaches were destroyed.
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Colorado
Carlisle
Baltimore Tragedy Adds To City Suicide Toll
Miss Mary Passano, visiting George Hooper in Baltimore, shot herself in the attic. Engaged to Dr. Cabell of Danville, Virginia, officials say the affair did not influence the death, which remains a mystery. This marks the fifth self-inflicted death in Baltimore that week.
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Baalttii MoRy
Mary Passano
George Hooper
Dr. Cabell
Danville
Baltimore
Labor disputes and union resolutions spark turmoil in 1891
The Carpenters union denies a Tre Son interview claim that delegates were withdrawn from a labor body. Bricklayers union denounces Thomas Gruelle and praises Bro Dugan for his union leadership. A missing Diamond Steam Laundry worker’s father, aged 76, has vanished after a morning visit to the laundry.
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Carpenters’ Union
Central Labor Union
Tre Son
Mick Bagan
Carpenters
Dugan
Hankey Roberts
Pres
C.D
Barry Rocuwoon
Sec
C. D
C. GG. Tuarp, William E. Bauer, L. L. Coup, * Committee, the Bricklayers’ Union
Bricklayers’ Hall
Indianapolis Sun
Thomas M. Gruele
Nicholas Dugan
Bro. Dugan
Thos. M. Gruelle
Bricklayers Union No. 8
International Union
Indianapolis
John L. Pringle
Thomas Wyson
Big Fire Destroys Block in CraLum Washington
A major blaze in CraLum Washington destroyed an entire block of business buildings late Thursday night. The fire caused estimated losses above $50,000 with minor insurance coverage. Fatality Michael Garrison and serious burns to Theron Stafford occurred during the blaze.
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CraLum
Wash
Michael Garrison
Theron Stafford
Weather forecast and fire damage report in Indiana
The Indianapolis forecast for the 24 hours ending 8 p.m. July 25, 1891, calls for fair skies and a cooler night. In Cincinnati an early Friday fire damaged Proctor and Gamble’s old storehouse and Muescher and Co.’s meat house, causing about $30,000 in damage.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Proctor & Gamble
Muescher & Co
State House Reports and Busy Fair Prep
State House updates note Supt Vories recovering slowly in Morgantown. Salem chair company incorporated with capital 10000. Indiana board of agriculture claims perpetual motion discovery. State fair department sends 20000 premium lists as applications pour in across the region. Gov Hovey and Col Roberts travel to Fort Wayne to meet Papa. governor with umbrella and kerchief, W Brooks adorned with brass and gold. American Watch Club Co. advertises watches and diamonds on CallatliN Penn St.
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Vories
Morgantown
Salem Chair Manufacturing Company
Capital
Indiana State Board of Agriculture
Penius
State Fair Department
Bagley
Gov. Hovey
Col. Roberts
Fort. Wayne
Mr. Papa
W. Brooks
Dr Walker confronts board over Pennsylvania street plan
A heated Friday meeting of the Board of Public Works centered on narrowing Pennsylvania Street from ten to five feet while bids for multiple street improvements were opened. Dr. Walker angrily accused officials of insulting him as he demanded relief and warned of a “day of reckoning” after the board refused to guarantee a contract rebid. Bids from firms including Indianapolis Paving Co and Minnehaha Co. ranged from about 4.53 to 7.68 per front foot across College and Prairist streets, with bids to be considered further. A water extension, tied to city contracts, was also debated as 1,300 feet of pipe would be laid promptly.
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Board of Public Works
Pennsylvania St
Ohio
Ian
Toom
Mr. Defrees
Dr. Walker
Mr. Conduitt
Wes
Martz
President Conduitt
Mr. Scherrer
Leton Suninan
College-ave
Christian-ave
Indianapolis Paving Company
John Porter
Browder & Shover
Ottawa
Fulmer & Seibert
Ohio Valley
Minnehaha Granite Company
College Ave
Minnehaha Company
Eleventh St
John Porter Brck
Brazil
Robert Kennington
Tor Velaware
South St
Madison Ave
Browder & Skover
Meridian St
McCarty
Morris-st
Indianapolis Gasing Company
Ino
Meridian-st
Morris
Palmer-st
Porter
Palmer St
Belt Road
Indianapolis
Fulmer& Seibert
Ottewa
Berea
College
Methuselah's Aunt Lirree Rock dies at 130 in Arkansas
Sallie McLen nan colored aged about 130 died at Fedrice Arkansas Thursday night. She was mother of nine children, the youngest now 69. The Ohio and Mississippi railroad launches a rate war selling Cincinnati to St Louis tickets at the same rate as St Louis to Kansas City. Broker Lewis sentenced to seven years and six months for stealing funds entrusted to him by a widow he later married.
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George C. Hayden
St. Louis
Bangor
Mac
Hayden
Anna Cascaden
Chicago
Asbury Park
Charles H. Baker
New York
Charles
Methuselah
Lirree Rock
Orsorn
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Lewis
Thuy Talk Opposition over Sullivan Campaign
In a Southwestern city justice office a Southside German and a Westside Irishman discuss politics with a Sun reporter. The Irishman claims Sullivan will retire and an anti Sullivan Young Men's Democratic Club on the West Side has grown, claiming 684 votes will mark their line through Sullivan on election day. They vow precinct outreach to sway voters and denounce the Board of Public Works policy.
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Electio
Southside
West Side
Sun
Sullivan
anti-Sullivan Young Men’s Democratic Club
Tar Sun
Colbert
Board of Public Works
Board of Public Miley
Book Walcuk for Mayor Announces Reform Platform
C A Bookewalter declares candidacy for mayor on Progressive reform plank, claiming strong enforcement of laws. He previously ran for legislature in Allen County, spoke at a W C T A meeting to backing, then addressed MC A and saloon groups, clashing over liquor laws. he was defeated.
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C. A. Bookewalter
C. A
Allen County
Charles
Mystery surrounds W H Shepherd case in Wilkes Barre
Local papers stir sensational talk about the disappearance of wealthy contractor W H Shepherd of Wilkes Barre. He reappeared ill in a western hotel, faces civil suit from Mayor Sutton for alienation of Mrs Sutton's affections, damages set at 80000, with two criminal warrants reportedly out.
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Wilkesbarre
W. H. Shepherd
Europe
Shepherd
Sutton
Broad Ripple Wins as Judge Refuses Receiver Appointment
Judge Woods refused to appoint a receiver for the Broad Ripple street car company. He found the Edison fraud claims failed and noted both sides knew the Broad Ripple parties’ financial state while Madison workers remained on the line after money disputes emerged. Washington reports on skilled labor import for tin plate mills, with Supt. Owen saying contract labor laws do not bar new industries and Congress aims to encourage new skills.
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Judge Woods
Washington
Owen
Congress
Maine pharmaceutical leader attacks Prohibition
At the Maine pharmaceutical association annual meeting in Portland on Thursday President Partridge delivered an address condemning Maine’s prohibition laws. He called Prohibition a moral political and demi religious fraud after nearly half a century of trial in the state.
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Portland
Maine Pharmaceutical Association
Partridge
Maine
Features of Sporting Life Saratoga opens with racing and fights on deck
The Saratoga races opened on Thursday. Plans for colored wheelmen organization emerge. Northwestern results include Terre Haute 16, Grand Rapids 5, Evansville 6, Fort Wayne 2. Carroll and Myer set for a $5,000 bout in New Orleans next fall. Indianapolis Grays fell to Penn club 8 to 2 at Penn. Cook-Ekagien shoot at Brighton Beach postponed to next Thursday due to rain. St Paul races saw Billy Pinkerton injure Jockey Moody. Fight talks continue between Hall and Fitzsimmons for December in New Orleans with $9,000 prize. Sullivan posts $1,000 for a bout with Slavin. League scores list several games with noted batteries. Association results include St Louis 7 Cincinnati 4 and Boston 6 Washington 1 among others. Parlor goods advertised at Wm L Elder a.
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Saratoga
Northwestern
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Carroll and
Myer
New Orleans
Indianapolis Grays
Penn Club
Brighton Beach
St. Paul
Billy Pinkerton
Moody
Hall
Fitzsimmons
Sullivan
New York Herald
Slavin
Cincinnati
Chicago
Mullane
Harrington
Laby
Bowman
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Young
Zimmer
King and Mack
Philadelphia
New York
Gleason and Clements
Welch
Ewing
Buckley
Boston
Brooklyn
Clarkson
Bennett
Henning
Daily
St. Louis
Kelly
Widner
Mungan
Stivetts
Washington
Carsey
Sutcliffe
Buffinton
Murphy
Columbus
Louisville
Clark
Donahue
Meakin
Ryan
Athletics
Baltimore
Weyhing
Milligan
McMahon
Robinson
Baptist Church Court Case Preserves Minority Rights
A dispute over church creed led Mount Tabor Baptist Church members to three circuit court trials in Indiana. The majority sought to modify admission rules to include other denominations, but the minority retained control of the property after the latest ruling. Judge Ralph Hill presided with Wm. B. Niblack aiding plaintiffs. Baptist witnesses supported upholding original rules.
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Lepanoy
Saly
United States
Mount Tabor
Circuit Courts of
Indiana
Hardshell Baptists
Ralph Hill
Indianapolis
Wm. B. Niblack
Central States
Lew Dockstader Minstrel Troupe Arrives for Two Nights
Lew Dockstader and his minstrel troupe arrived Friday for a two night engagement. They paraded in open carriages and Dockstader presented a new sketch Our president in town. Richmond audience laughed despite local humor norms, with Corwin anecdote noted. In Washington, bonds totaling about 38 million at 2 percent were presented for continuance, 8 million examined, banks leading holders, with many securities toward new notes and continued issues before September first.
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Lew Dockstader
Mr. Dockstader
Harrigan
Richmond
Dockslade
the Independent
Tom Corwin
Corwin
Washington
Treasury Department
Excursion Boat Disaster Near Albany Leaves One Dead
Report says the steamboat Drew struck a picnic party from the Church of Epiphany in East Albany, sinking a barge named Merchant. Panic among the excursionists was severe though many were saved in shallow water. one drowned Thursday night amid the mishap.
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Albany
Church of Epiphany
East Albany
Liberal wins Wisbech seat by 260 vote majority
London July 24 Liberal Hon Arthur Brand 3979 votes defeats Conservative Mr Duncan 3719 in Wisbech division Cambridgeshire to fill Capt Selwyn's seat. Last election Capt Selwyn won by 1087 over Home Rule candidate. Also note: Columbia Oil Company receivership. offices Chicago London Owatonna Minn. assets $1,000,000 liabilities likely half.
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London
House of Commons
Capt
Selwyn
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
Arthur Brand
Mr. Duncan
Capt. Selwyn
Cauidate
Carcaco
Columbia Oil Company
Chicago
Owatonna
Minn
Blodgett
S. A. Stevens
Cases against Carroll and Smith continued for legality ruling
The cases of Carroll and Smith in St. Pav were continued until Saturday morning to allow Judge Cory to decide whether the complaint is valid. The defense argues it contains three distinct charges and is void.
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St. Pav
Carroll
Smith
Fitzsimmons
Cory
Fresh Foreign Facts Stir Global Headlines
A fragmentary foreign roundup notes a French squadron flaunting itself to Russians at Cronstadt, a Siberian exile for a Russian captain who sold plans, a Cairo Abdin palace fire, and Mexican troops battling Indians in rugged highlands. Also mentions Persia’s shah and Fort Wayne encampment lunch nostalgia for Sherman.
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Cronstadt
Jack
Ripper
China
Siberia
Abdin Palace
Cairo
Egypt
England
Russia
Persia
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Las Vegas
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Decatur
Ill
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Portsmouth
Lady Blysteriously
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Diamond Steam Laundry
State House
American Watch Club Company
Callatlin
Penn St
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