Open Air Mission Aids Sick Children In Fresh Air Retreat
The article describes a Chicago open air mission at Fairview where sick children are bathed, fed, and cared for by nurses and volunteers. It notes milk donations from local farms, the hospital pavilion setup, and the peaceful, healing effect of fresh air, despite some opposition from a few intruders and social friction over color lines.
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Hutch Tunsday
Blaine Likely to Retire Over Reciprocity Scheme
Washington reports say James Blaine plans to leave President Harrison's cabinet if the tariff bill advances and reciprocity becomes part of the program. President Harrison remains passive while Blaine's supporters hint at resignation as the trade issue unfolds.
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Arrests in Elm Grove as White Capping terror spreads
Eleven Elm Grove residents are arrested on charges of white capping the Widow Porter amid a feverish outbreak affecting Wheeling. Reports detail fever deaths and a business halt as authorities investigate a string of violent acts tied to local insurrectionary unrest.
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Porter
Massive Asha-Tne Fire Ravages Seneca Falls Blocks
A major blaze near the post office in Seneca Falls New York destroyed the Haag house Phoenix block Hang opara house Howe Desky Daniels Minor Crowell and Miller blocks Hudson house and Hallis cigar factory among many others. Loss projected around 300000 with 102 business firms burned and about a dozen families left homeless.
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Bayercads reveal Big Four ticket collectors under fire
Reported authentic sources claim Big Four ticket collectors were removed after August 1. A dispute over a Mo non and Big Four traffic arrangement to the Knights of Pythias convention in Milwaukee led to revenue being diverted by the Big Four while Monon carried the riders. Officials say spotters are now on one division, exposing inexperience among staff.
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Chicago
Lanky Stranger Wins Big In Puckerbrush Poker Game
A lanky stranger with an ungainly appearance enters a Puckerbrush poker room and plays a high stakes hand, buying $25 in chips and chasing a $500 pot. After a tense sequence of raises and draws, he exposes a poker hand with four aces and wins the pot, then jokes about future trips to town and Skiles’ orchard. Nearby, a separate train ride scene shows four men playing cards in the woods, one bluffing with four aces seen by passengers.
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Floods and protests crowd Indianapolis notes and court actions
The Suez like floods cause property loss and 60 lives. Protests oppose improvements on Meridian Tennesse streets and other avenues. Contempt of court charges loom as railway cases move to August 12. Police recover stolen clothing. multiple arrests follow. Weather and local notices span court cases, incorporations, and public safety efforts.
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Gassat
2 Eyes
Greenfeld
Tesa
Fires Target EH Locke Home as Police Fail to Act
Incendiary attempts twice in one week threaten A R Locke’s home at Clyde and Central avenues. Locke and wife were home during the second fire, discovered flames near the north end, and extinguished them. He reports prior break-ins with valuables stolen and says no police have intervened despite Sunday gatherings nearby.
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A Nose and Notes in a Legislation Session Prank
A story from a legislative session recounts a temperance debate interrupted by Langstaff and Cullen. Nolan forged letters to provoke a confrontation over a prank about a nose and signatures. The exchange escalated with mock threats and a laughed reaction as the Marion County representative stalled.
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Fly Club Members Reel 21 Bass on Noblesville Trip
Three members of a fly fishing club traveled to Noblesville on Saturday for a fly casting trip. They caught 21 large bass totaling 36 pounds, finding the fish hungry along the river.
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Noblesville
Local pugilists and club plans amid boxing talk
The piece notes Joe Fopolana failing to step up with Ed Hall, mentions New Orleans Audubon Club planning to become a stock company and build a fine club house in the south, and that Tommy Miller is booked for a fall engagement with a top light weight. It also hints Norbert Landgraf facing scrutiny over skeletonSack Sults.
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Ed. Hall
New Orleans
French Miner Maxime Eats Rabbit in Brutal Betting Ring
Spectators in Aickmar witnessed Maxime a French miner eat a live rabbit after a wager. He bit the animal’s fore foot tore flesh and shook it until it died within minutes. The crowd fought as bets were settled leaving several injured and intoxicated participants.
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Explosion in French coal mine kills over a hundred
A Paris dispatch reports two deadly mine blasts near Saint Etienne on Tuesday. The Paltiers and Pellester pits suffered many deaths with scores injured. Fire damp is suspected as the cause. Families gather at the scene amid widespread sorrow.
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Woman Fatally Struck Near Deaf and Dumb Institute
Mrs. Mary Stoke2 was fatally injured when struck by a train while carrying an umbrella during Pan-handle rain on Tuesday afternoon. Her left leg was severed. she died at 5 45 Wednesday morning at St. Vincent hospital after transportation by Flauner's ambulance.
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Deaf and Dumb Institute
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International and Local News Bits from a Turbulent Era
A varied sweep of flare ups and incidents across continents and cities. Martial law in Constantinople's Armenian quarter. Montenegro threatens pay or fight over outrages. Argentina and Guatemala tensions spill into warlike postures. German gains amid Cuban and Central American confusion. Domestic items include train collisions in New Jersey and Nebraska, illicit stills destroyed in West Virginia, and a Baltimore steamboat explosion with fatalities and missing. Court and crime notes feature embezzlement in Paris Illinois, political lawsuits in New York, and police harshness toward Jews in Odessa Mohiloff.
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Impure Drinking Water Warning Prompts Well Advice
During the dry hot season water in dug wells is very impure. Parsles urged to have C. Krause at 205 Meridian St. install a driven or second water well. A fine assortment of pumps in stock and repair work offered.
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Sunday Dedication Ends In Clothes Ruin Atop Church
In Moorland a new congregation church dedication turned comic when varnish kept attendees stuck to pews for 45 minutes. Women’s dresses tore and men’s garments ruined as a nearby merchant, Mr Guggerheim, offered replacements drawing crowds for a final roadside sale. Street scene humorously ends with workers shouting to the boy stuck on a fence.
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Latham negotiating move to league club in Cincinnati talks
Arlie Latham is being courted by a National League team after being released by Chicago. The contract talks include a potential release purchase from Von der Ahe, with positions discussed as third base and outfield shifts. Syracuse reports confirm Cincinnati offer and terms around 800 dollars.
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Cholera Ravages Strike Mecca and Baghdad
Scourge of cholera depopulates regions with fierce spread. Reports say 13 cases and 13 deaths in one day near Mecca, and Baghdad experiences rapid transmission with growing fear it may move westward. Authorities warn of accelerating spread and rising casualties.
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Worker Scalded At Local Veneer Plant
P W Kailler an employee at the fafi anepolis veneer works fell into a vat of boiling water at the factory Wednesday morning and was severely scalded from head to foot. Kerstein's ambulance took him to his home, 35 Walcott? and Is40 and unmarried. The Chicago steel works loss from the fire will reach 75 660 dollars.
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Washington Wales Budget and Senate Tariff Battles
Treasury bought 198060 in donda on Tuesday. In the house Struble assailed Reed for arrogance. Senate to take up river and harbor bill on Aug 8. Harrison urged Congress to curb mail lotteries. Blaine tariff actions blamed for Reed McKinley and Cannon. Lodge may oppose production after election bill debate. Farquhar proposed national labor commission. Senate tariff discussion continued with Democratic amendments and Republican quiet session except Hiscock's burst.
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Telephone Directory Preparations Urge New Subscribers
The Telephone Company announces a new telephone directory and urges those considering telephone service to advise immediately. Applicants for limited advertising are requested to contact the office. manager is G. Horg.
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