Hoosier regimental flags stir old war ghosts at capitol
A Sun reporter views Indiana regimental colors in the statehouse old flag room. Confederate battle motifs appear as a Georgia watermelon car flag prompts veteran questions and a display of faded stars and bars and long-musted banners from the Mexican and Civil War eras.
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Georgia
Garde
Virginia-ave
Delawarest
F. M. Hay
Martindale Block
SUN
Frank Hall
Harrison
Hey
Hall
Rockie
Indiana
State House
Griffin
Capitol
Terry
Raper
Britlin
Hankville
Alabama
J. M. Gooding
Ind
Grifin
South Carolina
Boles
Jeff Davis
Col. Boles
Texas Rangers
Woman Found Murdered Near Lake Shore Tracks in Millersburg
The mutilated body of a young woman was found near the Lake Shore railway tracks at Millersburg, near Goshen, Indiana. Her skull was crushed and authorities believe she was murdered and the body abandoned on the tracks before the assailant fled in fear.
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Gosuen
Ind
Lake Shore
Millersburg
Nother Big Failure Hits Major Shoe House
Boston July 30 one of the largest boat and shoe houses in the country, E. and A. A. Bachelor, failed on Tuesday. Liabilities will reach 1,250,000. Read the liner columns on page 2 for details.
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Boston
I—E. & A. A. Bachelor
Peculiar Shock Dafts a Man in Newark Story
A man named Robert Jones suffered a severe electric shock while repairing a gaset and collapsed unconscious for an hour. He regained consciousness after convulsions and agony, with finger burns. later he wandered as if searching for attackers before being subdued. Forest fires near Nonann canon burn ten square miles, with heavy smoke and extensive damage reported.
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Newark
N. J
Robert Jones
Glenwood Sprres
Cel
Nonann Canon
Life, Sinkey case cited in local grand larceny notes
A string of court and police items describe Jack Sinkey's discharge on grand larceny allegations, a James Gibson will probated in favor of his wife, bond forfeitures, and various arrests. Other notes cover loans, suspected thefts, attempted suicide, and lawsuits against insurers and a street contractor.
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Jack Sinkey
Thaiayor
James Gibson
W. A. Hay
Tomail
Criminal Court
James Johnson
Henry I. Poebler
Benlevincuit
Marion
Franklin Fre Insurance Company
Joe Bladser
Denny
Joseph
Chas, Strack
Lquira Feibleman
Fred McFadden
Carl Harvey
Grand Hotel
Harvey
McFadden
Union News Company
Sims
Petit
Hildebrand & Fupgate
J. B. Cameron
Sinis
Coop
Frank Shane
Goldrich
Haughville
Mr. Dortz
Fletcher Ave
Richard Sallers
Melinda Jontry
George Zapf
Columbia-ave
Zapf
van Buren
John C. Purdy
Justice Alford
Howland
Purdy
Justha Alford
U. S
Dunlap
Matsrals
James Tobin
S. West At
Tobin
Dn No
The Chigger Soldier In Camp Meeting Lore
A garbled tale recounts the chigger insect as a devout foe at Acton camp meetings and picnics. It claims the parasite, Ryuchopheno penetrans, infests feet and legs, enumerates life stages, and describes remedies from carbolic acid washes to needle removal. The piece quivers with sensational details about battles, cousins, and a flea trainer, all framed as humorous natural history.
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Acton
Lhie
Jigger
Chigo
Nigea
Acton Campere
Mexico
Tropics
Indiana
Ilinois
Pubeidas
Diover
You
Sumimear
Dhigger
New York
Chigeer
Lou
Chigger
Indiana Governor Hovey Targeted by Kansas Proclamation Ad
A muffled evening package addressed to Alvin P. Hovey Governor of Indiana contained a pea green and sickly yellow poster depicting St Joseph Missouri fairgrounds with large letters formed by corn ears The note urged posting and retention until October 5 1884 Capt Terry claims the Great Governor of Indiana is no villain and that Kansas will be informed
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Kansas
Alvin P. Hovey
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
St. Joseph
Capt. Terry
Niagara Falls Excursion Tickets On Sale From Indianapolis
Tickets for an excursion to Niagara Falls via C H D and Michigan Central depart Indianapolis Thursday August 1 and are available at the C H D office at Test and Kentucky avenues and at Union Station. Call early for sleeper space. H B Wisner General Agent.
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Niagara Falls
Mich
Central
Indianapolis
H. D
Cor. Tst
Ky.ave
Union Station
H. B. Wisner
Unfaithful wife blamed in courtroom murder plot
James W. Smith, a draughtsman for the N. C. & f L road, cut his throat in court after a jealous conspiracy case. His wife confessed to part in the plot and pleaded for forgiveness as he lay wounded in a detention hospital. An unsafe jury sentenced him to nine years. authorities investigate conspirators in the scheme.
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CuHicaco
James W. Smith
State
Smith
Chhild
Kee
Rapa
Preacher Evan Wills Attacks Crowd After Meeting
At Casion tabernacle Evan G Lister preacher Wills faced a disturbing scene when a riot formed outside Considine's saloon. Police arrested ring leader Isacer as Wills stepped in striking blows to calm the mob before escorting the prisoner to the station.
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Dethkott
HH. Q. Willa
Casion Tabernacle
Considine
Carey
Isacer
Wills
Strike Looms as 25,000 Coke Makers Walk Out
Reports state about 25,000 coke makers will strike Thursday after a month of preparation. The move is described as potentially long, with workers having funds to sustain a prolonged stoppage. Separately, officials probe rumors of poker at an insane hospital and a Standard Oil bid to buy gas plants, alarming coal operators.
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Ait Phureday
Sizadara
Standard Oil Company
Col Jones Buried After Murder by Coachman
Cincinnati dispatch reports Col A B H Jones was buried Tuesday at 4 PM after his murder. Police say the coachman Blythe Chae was responsible and a large crowd attended the service. The case highlights tense local intrigue surrounding the bereaved family.
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Col. Jones
Cincinnati
Col. A. BH. Jones
Chae
Blythe
Secretary Proctor's ill son and presidential travel report
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Proctor's son is very ill and the President's departure from Deer Park to Washington on Thursday. Clerks on river steamboats will be exempt from Civil Service exams. The State Department reports Minister Reid secured terms with authorities at Nice after two women were imprisoned for not paying a dressmaker. Matinses Given for ladies at the Circlorama Mission priced at 26 cents. Thursday afternoon and evening, August 1, 89.
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Proctor
Deer Park
Washington
State Department
Reid
Nice
Crclorama Ai Mission
DREAD YELLOW JACK Depopulation Report From Mexico
July 30 dispatch reports yellow fever ravaging towns in Mexico with panicked crowds. Atslop Chihuahua, a 1 000 person town, only 100 able to move. government efforts aim to confine infection. Mortality suspected at about 1,000 daily across the country.
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Mexico
Atslop
Chihuahua
Peculiar Franklin marriage case shocks community
A secretive Franklin transaction unfolds as a physician arranges a hurried marriage between a young woman and a man named Hamunds. Edmunds and his half-brother later escort them to Shelbyville for an oath of marriage, then depart as the couple travels toward Greensburg. The Edmunds men vanished, leaving no trace.
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Cotemnus
Ind
Franklin
Svs
Hamunds
Wranklie
Edmunds
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Edmundsbourg
Salvation Army Captain Lyons Arrested in Wellington Assault Case
May Ge Lynched Wellington July 30 report describes Captain Alonzo Lyons of the Salvation Army arrested for assault on two young girls. Early Tuesday crowds gathered as Lyons faced examination, with a dangerous mob surrounding the room. Officials fear lynching.
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Wellington
Alonzo Lyone
Salvation Army
Lyons
Burgling Burglar Burgles in Hendricks County Theft
A report cites Elmer Hornaday reporting the theft from his home of a dark checked suit and a nine dollar note found with Dan Jones, a Hendricks county farmer. Suspects loiter about the city as burglars fail to enter George Wright and Wilton residences, while a child's tricycle is stolen from 134 North Liberty Street Monday night.
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Elmer Hornaday
Dan Jones
Hendricks County
Geo. Wright
New Jersey-st
Unique camp meeting staged by colored community
In Carthage TL on July 30 colored residents from five counties held a dramatic camp meeting. Scenes from bible history were performed with ten wise virgins and ten foolish virgins, and the prodigal son, a gaunt negro, drew sympathy. A calf feast followed, cooked by sisters noted for their cooking, and all worshippers shared in the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Cana
Delinquent saloonists reach terms. cases dismissed
Fourteen arrestees who sold without city licenses settled with the deputy city attorney and had cases dismissed after paying costs and a 250 deposit pending supreme court action. Rain reduced Camp Acton attendance but worship continued with a 5:45 a.m. prayer meeting and sermons by Dr Pepper Rev Woodruff and Rev Smith. A children’s meeting was led by Mr Hudson and a hallelujah march followed. Dr Creighton led a camp hymn and a town pastor will preach next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Camp Acton
KE. L D. Pepper
J. F. Woodruff
J. H. Smith
Hudson
Creighton
Towa
Ladies Matinees at Battle of Atlantis Aug 1
Ladies may attend matinees and evening shows starting Thursday August 1 with admission set at 25 cents. event labeled as for ladies only at the Battle of Atlantis venue.
Brazil Coal Machines Limit Labor Fears and Costs
A Brazil block coal company study argues machines reduce per ton cost and keep output steady, countering miners’ fear of job losses. It notes two skilled operators plus six helpers needed for machine work, compares Lancaster and Harrison mine costs, and claims higher output with hand picks under some circumstances.
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Brazil
Brazil Black Coal Company
Winera
Lancaster
Warrison
Harrison
Thay
Kinshia Island Earthquake Devastates Town of Eipsamota
A Nagasaki dispatch reports Kinshia island was struck by a powerful quake Tuesday. The event caused immense loss of life and left Eipsamota town completely destroyed with extensive property damage.
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Youorrama
Nagasaki
Kinshia
Eipsamota
Indianapolis Elder Dies After Walk Near Seventieth
Jonathan M Hidgsuour an elderly Indianapolis resident died of heart disease Monday afternoon near his home at No Sid N Pennsylvania St after speaking with Thomas Sharpe at the corner of Pennsylvania and Seventiests He was born August 27 1810 in Freble county and had lived in Indianapolis 35 years Active in local business circles he had previously recovered from a February fall Burvarno July 29 The Times reports a fake big oil escalation at a valley site involving guards and a speculative scheme A Y Morgan was found dead at Lawrenceville July 30 saying he was tired of life He borrowed 25 cents bought morphine and ended his life Lived at Honey Bend
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Jonathan M. Hidgsuour
Indianapolis
Sid N
Pennsylvania St
Thomas Sharpe
Pennsylvania
Mr. Ridenour
Freble County
Burvarno
the Times
Fiat
Viverine&s
Ind
J—A. Y. Morgan
Lawrenceville
Honey Bend
Policeman Murdered in CuHicaca Arrest Attempt
Policeman Fieb of the Thirty sixth Street station was killed Monday morning during an attempted arrest of a thief. The incident occurred as officers pursued a suspect in CuHicaca. Further details were delayed by ongoing investigations.
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CuHicaca
Fieb
Thirty-sixth-st
Ragings Forest Fires and Railway News in Indiana
Forest fires rage along the Missouri causing great damage near Fort Bienfox Indiana and railroad notices report summer excursion tickets selling, TE and W trains to Bethany park start daily schedules, old office in Bates Rouse to close Aug 1, Vandalia appoints I 5 Holmes as commercial freight agent in Cincinnati, M M B A meeting elects Gov McCutcheon W H Smead and H C Chappel to leadership with notes on future meetings.
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Indianapolis
Bethany Park
Bates Rouse
Chicago
Louisville
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
I. 5
Holmes
Big Four
Vandalia
Gov. McCutcheon
C. I
W. H. Smead
Belt Railway
H. C. Chappel
C. A
C. A. Ds D
Vandalia Freight Office
Hahn and Co Pants Made to Measure at Four Dollars
Hahn and Co at 14 E Washington Street offer pants made to measure from any cassimere or cheviot in stock for four dollars, a reduction from the former seven to ten dollar prices. The message highlights a limited opportunity to purchase tailored garments at substantial savings.
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Hahn & Co
Washington St
Hattie of Atlanta Show Opens for Ladies Matinee
A notes style item announces Hattie of Atlanta performing in a ladies matinee Thursday with both afternoon and evening shows. Admission is 23 cents and the event is restricted to women.
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Hattie
Atlanta
False Christ Riot Exposed in Liberty County Faithful Falters
Atlanta July 29. The Journal reveals fanatic fringe of the Negroes following falsa Messiahs. In Liberty County followers of Jamar murder a child as a sacrifice and beat others to cast out spirits. The local constable Le Count and James oppose arrest as mobs resist. An organized manifesto from intelligent colored residents denounces the mob and seeks order. Similar fanatics emerge in Cowden and Darne counties with impostors claiming miracles and demanding property gifts to sustain prophets Elijah and Maria Donapsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Liberty County
M. Norwood
Savaonsh
Jamar
Duport Bell
James
Canaan
Bell
God
Luiny
Ureaches Stark
le Count
Liberty Independent Troupe
Becrees
Cawden County
Pei
Christ
Darnent
Elijah
Devert
Pyurswick
Maria Donapsey
Indiana Club Postponed as Rain Delays Baseball Game
July 29 report from Guerreraso notes heavy rain in the afternoon forced postponement of a Indianapolis game after both teams had arrived with Getzein Buckley Grubar and Zimmer set as batteries. About 800 fans were present. Anderson the Hoosier pitcher has not yet reported.
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Guerreraso
Indianapolis
Providence
Glasscock
Chicago
Albert Ovens
Indianapolis Journal
Jack
Ovens
Getzein
Buckley
Grubar
Zimmer
Anderson
Baseball score and varied city news items mixed
Boston led Philadelphia 7 to 6 with 9 errors. Umpire Powers. Indianapolis Board of Trade increases active members to 500 and reelects Joseph H. Shepherd as provision inspector. Detective Norris pursues Kilrain. Princess Louise’s wedding presents valued at a million. Kilrain and wife hide under an assumed name in Hampton. Von der Ahe claims Cincinnati cannot buy Comiskey. Chicago debtors prison noted. Mrs. Walters jailed for cloak debt. Midway wreck cargo recovered. former owners all deceased. In 1200 cantons France reports 14 Boulangists elected. conservatives gain 20 seats. Government jubilant. Mrs. Hogan plans balloon business with staff. Angelus exhibit for Millet’s wife benefit, then to the US. duty $34,839. Six men capture a monster turtle at Stratford. it escapes and blocks a train. Judge Ermston orders bonds filed at Central police station. limited daily intake of cannonists.
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Norris
Kilrain
Princess Louise
Hampton
von der Ahe
Cincinnati
Comiskey
Chicago
France
Boulanger
Hogan
Angelus
Millet
Stratford
Conn
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Caty
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Mesdames Chigger
Mit
Wright
Insane Hospital
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Burke
Winnipeg
Washington Wafs
Panmi
Nes
Ateloo
Seany
Salvalion Army
Assauits
Ewo Adule Girls
Atlan
Barthouakr ED
Awdeatin
Ayman Tilney
Fort Bienfox
M. T
Missouri
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Qevelaa
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Clarkson
Bennett
Sanders
Ishbraiver
Powers
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