Bad Boys of Gotham Roil Hester Street With Cat Attack
A New York City tale describes Rabbi Beck and his wife on Hester Street enduring a cat attack by Abe Adelsky. The piece ties in a burglary ring, the capture of Red Hickey, and a Bristol-like Oliver Twist figure, plus Louis the Frenchman and a begging child linked to Perth Amboy.
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New York
Alli
Cohen
Rabbi Beck
Hester-st
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Abraham Adelsky
Abe
Hesterat
Secarcely
Edward Horman
Berman
Fourteenth-st
Harlem River
Byrnes
Tas
Gay
Seventh-ave
Herman
Hickey
Rickey
S & Goner
Oliver Twist
Louis
Henry Culver
Perth Amboy
Louie
With His Mouth Yes Sullivan Refuses Challenge Fight Promise
Jem Smith wires the Police Gazette that Sullivan refused the challenge and now claims the best and world championship. He says he will fight anybody for five thousand dollars a side.
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New Yorks
Jem Smith
Police Gazette
Sullivan
Special Foreground Lecture at Crelorama Sunday
Hattie of Atlanta delivers a special foreground lecture at the Crelorama Sunday afternoon at 4:30. The event offers half rates, 25 and 15 cents, with admission reduced for attendees. The notice dates the promotion to 1996 and highlights the affordable pricing for the program.
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Hattie
Atlanta
Dr Welliver Defends Indiana Reform School Punishments
Dr J E Welliver of Rushville writes in defense of the Plainfield reform school’s discipline, detailing years at the facility, methods used, and contending reports of brutal punishment are exaggerated. He asserts the present leadership under T J Chariton aims to minimize punishment and that the school does not tolerate cruelty.
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Sun
Plainfield
J. E. Welliver
Rushville
Ind
Haines
Indiana Reform School
T. J. Chariton
Reform School
J. BE. Welliver
Swisher denies recommitment claim in reform school case
Swisher, father of Otto Swisher, tells Sun reporter Judge Jordan misstated the fact in a card to TH. He says Swisher asked not to recommit the boy and that he would prefer the penitentiary. Miners Relief Fund contributions listed from various cities total 504.53 with 5,802 dependents reported and a per capita distribution of seven cents.
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Swisher
Anthony Swisher
Otto Swisher
Sun
Jordan
Gordon
Miner’s Relief Fund
Brazil
Miners’ Relief Fund
Charles T. Betchard
St. Louis
James O'Donnel
New Straiteville
BYU
Hubert Aston
Danville
Indidianapolis News
Cincinnati Post
Morgan and Gallagher
Peru
Ind
Iron Moulders’ Union
Cincinnati
Joseph Brandruff
Staunton
Carpenters and Joiners
Evansville
Llo
EF. Bosler
Clinton
Washington Waifs and White House Rumors
Washington gossip notes mention Wittmer as Dallas postmaster and a Harri- BOD aunt. Gen Harrison pools with Halford and Miller at Deer Park. Windom faces Southern Republican pressure. Ranadell expects Miller for the supreme bench. Tad Roosevelt dismisses attacks by Milwaukee Postmaster Paul. Palmer pushes G B act. dozen employees daily let go. Brower pursues speaker bid. Hennessy of Irvin and Sellers to return to England. treasury warns arrival violated contract labor law.
Governor Hovey reviews troops at Camp Hovey parade
Gov Hovey will review the troops at Camp Hovey at 3 p m with a dress parade at 5 30 p m Today the Big Four will run trains at 1 30 2 30 3 30 and 5 p m returning at 2 p m p m and 7 p m Trains stop at Washington St North St and Seventh St Round trip fare is 20 cents
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Camp Hovey
Big
Washingtonst
North-st
Seventh-st
Fun in the Big Camp at Camp Hovey Draws Rain Delay
Rain postponed the governor’s review at Camp Hovey on Friday. the article chronicles camp preparations, inspections, and mishaps. It notes Maj. Oliver as sick, guards mis-signing, and a lively side show with Mose the snake charmer and a Dutch squad drill. Col. W. D. Ewing manages the Mackey system. First infantry praised for discipline and drill.
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Camp Hovey
Seapety
Hovey
Taylor
Handaome
Oliver
Buckle
Maj
Harte
Beach
Wood
Mose
Frank Lee
Cood
Sergt. Crash
Hegar
Hill
Wilkie
Dickman
Firat Regiment
Hametadt
Evansville
Col
W. D. Ewing
Mackey
Guard Mount
Capt
West
Lieut
Jackson
Keen
Conde
Spalding
Jones
Flrst
Art
DeWitt
Munger
Frightful Murder in Cincinnati Targets Dr Jones
Cincinnati reports a brutal murder of General Dr A G Jones the surgeon general of Ohio. His body was found in a coffee sack with injuries and missing valuables. Investigators named Charles Bligh the coachman as a suspect though his arrest information proved mistaken.
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Cincinnati
A. G. Jones
Oho
R. C. Jones
Dr. Jones
Jones
Charles Bligh
Theyad
Ater Crxetswain
Bligh
Air gun injures pedestrian as Pendleton boy faces assault charge
Friday evening on North Mississippi Street a air gun fired by a Pendleton family son struck Will Coffey on the nose causing a painful wound. Pendleton was arrested for firing within city limits but the mayor ruled he cannot be prosecuted under existing ordinance. The courts suggest a new ordinance is needed. Pendleton likely to be charged with assault and battery. Also notes: game postponed due to heavy rain. Indianapolis Chicago series awaiting two games if Anson agrees. Baseball box scores and other local notes follow.
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Will Coffey
N. Mississippi St
R. C. J. Pendleton
Young Pendleton
Perdleton
Anson
Washington
New York
Ferson
Mack
Keefe
Ewing
Quinn
Philadelphia
Boston
Basrinton
Schriver
Madden
Bennett
Powers
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Staley
Miller
Beatin
Sutcliffe
McQuaid
One Day of Kissing at the Union Depot
A reporter documents a busy day of farewells and public kisses at the Union depot gates. Gaters John Lane Isaac Pennington and guard Win Hagadorn observe couples and families sharing parting kisses amid trains to New York and beyond. The scene ranges from playful farewells to poignant goodbyes including a mother bidding farewell to her son Tim Sullivan as he heads to Ireland.
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Union Depot
John Lane
Isaac Pennington
Win
Hagadorn
Wate
Relese
Miss Comely
Zoe
Hera
John
Europe
Tim Sullivan
Ireland
New York
Titki
Mr. O’ Hoolahan
Tooles
Tim
First Game Win for Those Gentlemen at Hoosier Park
Indiana Indianapolis hosts Chicago in a July 27 exhibition where Chicago edges ahead early and maintains the lead. Chicago tallies multiple runs across the game, with key hits from Van Haltren, Ryan, and Farrell, while Indianapolis struggles to respond and records late rally soup innings.
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Athletic Pak
Indianapolis
Rock
Daily
Hoosier Battery
Teneranil Farrell
Visiteres
Curry
Kicagze
Ryan
van Haltren
Glasscock
Denny
Baslain
Anson Aend Petter
Sored
Chicago
Farrell
Blurn
van Ralren
Muita
McGeachy
Hines
Tenar
Sullivan
Hoosiers
Fire at Rauh’s oil mills destroys factory and stock
A Friday fire at Rauh’s oil mills and fertilizing factory gutted the buildings, causing estimated losses of 10 60?000 and damaging bone meal and pressed oil worth about 40 000 waiting for shipment to Marone. The plant, a light frame structure, housed new machinery insured by twenty companies for around 20 000. Leopold Baugh and two sons Henry and Samuel owned the business, which had operated around the clock to meet demand. The cause is believed to be lightning, though some think sparks from a parsing Belt engine sparked the blaze.
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Rauh
Vriday
Marone
Khe Insurance
Leopold Baugh
Henry
Samuel
Sobe
Murder and suicide shock Columbus on July morning
In Columbus Ohio on a July morning 42 year old Harry Saturday shot his sleeping wife and then killed himself with a gun. The victim’s head was described as severely damaged. A separate Massillon brief notes that state blowers obtained $2300 from Ed Herring’s grocery on Friday night.
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Columbus
Harry
Chris
Weinman
Massilon
Ed. Herring
Mail Agent Killed in Brighton Tenn Wreck
A wreck on the C and O line at Brighton Tennessee killed mail agent Summerville. The incident was reported from Louisville July 27. Also from London July 27 a true bill was found against Mrs Maybrick charged with murdering her husband.
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Brighton
Tenn
Summerville
Loxnon
Maybrick
Town News Roundup and City Permits Amid Odd Facts
The city sees 27 building permits issued totaling 25555 dollars with Loomis and Leppert each taking three residences to be built on College Avenue and North Alabama Street respectively. Police report Frank Sims arraigned on a revolver theft and a decrepit 30 year old horse was euthanized after being impounded. A staged Battle of Atlanta scene closes the item.
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Cleveland
Tomlinson Hall
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
I. M. Loomis
Leopold Leppert
N. Alabamast
Frank Sims
Hildebrand & Fugate’sa
Page
Gumane
Elster
Aha The Secret Out Allen Conduitt Named For Major
The latest Democratic ticket plan centers on Allen W. Conduitt for mayor with Robert Allison as clerk candidate. Conduitt, of Conduitt & Son grocers, ex president of Kendricks club, aided Sullivan's defeat for delegate to the St Louis convention. Plan aims to balance mayor and clerk from Meridian businesses and counter Sullivan related stigma. Republicans delay city convention until late August with 12 delegates per ward basis as last year. Bowlus supporters still expect nomination though ward representation may limit choices.
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Ping
Nasyor
Allen W. Conduitt
Robert Allison
S. Meridian St
John
Sullivan
SUN
Bowlus
City Central Committee
Mary Anderson Rumors Sink Or Soar In London Gossip
Reports from New York and London discuss actress Mary Anderson's mental state and future. Canon Purcell calls her mind sound though some say she cannot remember daily events and may not act again. Separate chatter links Maggie Mitchell to Charles Abbott amid marriage and career plans.
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New York
Mary Ander
England
London
Canon Purcell
Allright
America
Edward Michael
Nat Goodwin
Mary Anderson
Maggie Mitchell
Charles Abbott
Miss Mitchell
Germany
Abbott
Harlem
Maggie
Illinois Brutes. White Caps Attack Man and Wife
Henry Bokamp, bedridden and suing for redress, reports being assaulted by a group calling themselves White Caps. He says a fan armed mob dragged him and his wife from a buggy, hanged him from an apple tree, and subjected his wife to indignities. The assault followed a saloon theft claim of $250 against Bokamp.
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White Caps
Gillespin
Henry Bokamp
Bokamp
Ling
Bahn & Co. Offer Made-To-Measure Pants at Four Dollars
Bahn & Co at 14 EB. Washington St. advertise pants made to measure from any cassimere or cheviot in stock for four dollars, reduced from seven to nineteen dollars. Also note a Sunday feast at the Battle of Atlanta from noon to six.
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