Indiana Sunbeams grain of midwestern notes and rail tales
A long bulletin of regional items from Goshen to Fort Wayne. Reports on horses with pink eye in Goshen and spreading flux in Richmond, a possible air brake factory at Fort Wayne, typhoid in Huntington county, and Ada Berenger missing from Evansville. Local events include gas discoveries near Wabash, a new Methodist church at Huntington, and a large gas project in Peru. Various incidents span accidents, thefts, farm issues, and civic plans.
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Richmond
Fort Wayne
Huntington County
Ada Berenger
Evansville
Millgrove
Hartford City
Huntington
Warsaw
Ladoga
Alex
Rogers
Wabash
Elkhart
Lawrenceburg
B.M. Ogden
Jeffersonville
Lafayette Electric Street Railroad
Lutheran General Assembly
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Missouri
Joseph B. Ragan
Marion
Kansas City
John Murphy
William Wilson
Terre Haute
Peru
Board of Trade
James A. Mount
Isaac Caster
Clinton
Boone
Montgomery
Thos
Fisher
John Becket
Anderson
John Wallace
George Ring
Perkinsville
Mt. Vernon
Daimself
County Teachers Institute
Wm. Banta
Tom Stevens
Bob Hancock
Hancock
Stevens
Bowlin & Haskell
Jacob Baughman
Valparaiso
Fred Pratt
Logansport
John Donnelly
Starke County
Harrison
Lakes
Father O’reilly
Charley Freeze
Street Railway Fight Drives Court Toward Restraining Order
The Citizens' Company seeks a restraining order against Dudley for laying tracks in streets already claimed by Citizens. A hearing is set for Saturday as the street car war drags on with patchwork tracks and contested preemption. Shaffer of Citizens says no cable or electric line is being laid by rivals and argues one company can operate in the city. The state chess tournament begins next Tuesday at Greencastle with top players and extra prizes. Albert Pasch of 21 Town St is accused of selling diseased cow milk. Dr Harp says the cow has cancer and orders cessation of milk sales while further tests proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Company
Dudley Company
Citizens
Superior Court
Citizens’ Lines
Col. Holloway
Johnsons
Shaffer
Dudley Syndicate
Greencastle
Indiana
Albert Pasch
Harp
Indianapolis Fans Hopeful as pennant Race Heats Up
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and other clubs tally as St. Louis beats Baltimore 5 2. Indianapolis hosts 21 road games ahead with a projected 7 to 9 wins. Glasscock saves a key game, Van Haltren bunts poorly, and fans discuss who will carry the pennant.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Washington Saeco
St. Louis
Baltimore
Washington
Glasscock
Farrell
van Haltren
Denny
Indianapolis— Journal
Notable 19th Century Clippings Span Charity to Crime
Hiram Sibley leaves 80000 to Cornell University. Lieut H W Schaffer reports missing from U S Navy. Congress to probe whisky trust Friday. New lawsuits filed against Ives at Cincinnati. Gold claimed on the Sall Claire river in Wisconsin. Hatfield-McCoy feud resurges in Pike County Kentucky. John P Anderson buried in a well at Omaha, rescue efforts ongoing. Michael Maherty of New York abused his mother to death. Sheridan improves in jail. no bulletin issued Wednesday night. Congressman O Neill wed Kate Robertson at St. Louis Wednesday. Claus Spreckles to build a large Philadelphia sugar refinery to challenge the trust. Louis Sims murders Tom Owens in Lavaca Arkansas and escapes to Indian Territory. Skeen River Indians prepare to ambush Canadian troops aiding Hazelton, B C. Norfolk Western railway coroner’s jury finds it liable for Lynchburg wreck. Boston Home Market Club telegraphs Senator Hoar for tariff reform support. Package worth 10000 stolen from steamer Portland Oregon to Astoria, Pacific Express pays claim. Joint railroad brotherhood meeting at St Joseph Missouri endorses engineers’ position on eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Sibley
Cornell University
H. W. Schaffer
U.S. Navy
Congress
Whisky Trust
Ives
Cincinnati
Sall Claire
Wis
Pike County
John P. Anderson
Omaha
Michael Maherty
New York
Sheridan
Congressman O'Neill
Kate Robertson
St. Louis
Claus Spreckles
Philadelphia
Louis Sims
Tom Owens
Lavacea
Ark
Indian Territory
Hazelton
B. C
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Lynchburg
Boston
Senator Hoar
Portland
Astoria
Pacific Express
Railroad Brotherhoods
St. Joseph
Foreign Gossip and Travel Notes From Indianapolis
The Parnell inquiry bill is to be amended for a fair hearing. John Dillon, freed from arrest by habeas corpus. Rome sculptor Story to claim Jean Cousin beat Columbus to discovery. Italy threatens backlash against Americans over diplomatic tensions. Popular Annual Excursion to Niagara Falls departs Indianapolis August 14 at 11 30 PM with Toronto and Put-in-Bay side trips. Round trip fare announced by Fisher, General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
John Dillon
Sculptor Story
Rome
Jean Cousin
Columbus
America
Italy
Niagara Falls
Indianapolis
Toronto
Puttin Bay
Fisher
Blaine Sails Home The City of New York in Trial Run
New York July 25 Special dispatch notes a new steamship called The City of New York, built in England, to sail to America in five days on a trial voyage. The ship, carrying English flags, may attract attention for its speed and safety, with Blaine on the passenger list as a future secretary of state prospect. The piece places the event alongside historic steam navigation milestones and the daring Boston voyage of Captain Andrews in a small dory, The Dark Secret, from Boston harbor to Queenstown.
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New Yor
Chauncey Depew
Blaine
Ireland
America
City of
New York
Sirius
Great Western
East River
Wall St
Battery
Capt. Andrews
Boston Harbor
Queenstown
Andrews
Heitkam Sentenced to Five Years for Slaying Charles Arnold
Judge Irwin sentences John Heitkam to five years in the northern prison after a jury verdict. No new trial motion. Heitkam likely to be taken to prison Monday. Police court slate closed after half an hour, with two drunks and a vagrant among minor cases. City markets list varied prices for meats and groceries on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
John Heitkam
Charles Arnold
North
Heitkam
Market Prices and Grain Decline Reported in City Market
A lengthy list of farm goods and prices appears, including coffees, peas and beans, dairy cheeses, meats, fruits, vegetables, and various FLOUR AND FEED items. The City Grain Market notes bids and activity with bids on No. 2 Mediterranean wheat and other grains, reflecting steady to firm prices amid strong inquiries for grade samples. A separate notice announces a Carpenter union meeting at the union hall with invites and program details.
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Alarama
Ariosa
Lion Rae
Schaull & Krags
Banda
New York
Young Americas
Limburg
Burren
Esas
Plains
Mammoth
Alaska
Korea
Jtocasday
Sanigok
U. S
Pianopolis
Carpenters
The
Carpenters' Union
No. 200
Tennessee
Washington
W. J
John Jasper
D. D
Richmond
Tomlinson Hall
Tanglewood Dairy
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Funsral
Elmst
Mer- TH St
Pryrer
Galveston
C. M
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Sux
SUN Office
Edmund Ball
Jennie
N. Clinois
Alabama St
Pelasane
New Jersey
Bor. Ryan
Hatter
Cleaveland Block
KO Railroad St. BL
Eve
Virginia
Scoachman
Arees
W. W
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Fadies
Hayne
Missouri St
Everybody Gog
Born & CO
Wilton
Brussels
Delaware St
Theanectar
Bates
East Washington Street
Wayne Coree
Messenger’s
O. E.wash
E.cor
DEL
Fairbanks
Fairbanks & Company
South Meridian St
Indianapolis National Bank
United States Depository
Odd-fallows’ Hall
Tuxo
Hivehey
Laraan
Bingham
Cleveland
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H.C. Zimmerman
Washington St
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