Flood by boat and mud water save family in city
A large flood covers the low lands near the river and creek joining north of Michigan street with a lake several miles long. A two room cabin occupied by a colored family of six named Paris sits on the water’s surface, reachable only by boat. they remain calm as the water recedes and rescue attempts continue. Fall creek falls four feet, later checked by rain, while White river drops, easing damage fears. Separately, Blaine supporters plan to travel to Minneapolis for a Blaine nomination and a Detroit river collision leaves Progress sunk with crews rescued.
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White River
Fall Creek
Beang
Michigan St
Taylor
Water Works
Sun
Indiana Ave
Paris
Weekend City Bits and Local Doings
A collage of items from city life, including politics, social events, crimes, and public notices. Highlights mention a potential Blaine reference, John Orin horse theft case, wedding of Howard Gordon and Miss Huston, Grace M. E. church social, and local infrastructure chores. Also notes on weather, hay yields, potato pests, and a girls’ classical school graduation with prizes awarded.
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St. John’s Academy
Rose McIntyre
Fiora
Ind
William Benefiel
Lucy Horn
Harper
Superior Court
Grace M. E. Church
M. L
Wells
Grim
Frenzel
Cleveland
Washingtonst
Thomas Bowen
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Pine Lake
Laporte
Howard Gordon
Huston
DePauw
New Consolidated Company
Baggs
State Board of Agriculture
Indiana
Charles White
Grand
Samuel Reuben
Wright
Insane Hospital
Controller Woollen
Brown
Colbert
Splan
James
Thornton
Danville
Ill
John Orin
J. N. Brunson
Allisonville
Brunson
Moran
John Cain
Grand Opera House
Theodore L. Sewall
Josephine Holman
Marion Rondthaler
Brerus
David
Mrs. Meek
Fred
Sophia Graber
W. i
Lulu Grosset
IL. A
Blanch Winnedge
Harry
Ettie Whitney
Charles
Minnie Molins
George and
Bertha Dishman
Duarus
Rachel Holmes
Massachusetts Ave
Lulu Shafer
Elinoisst
William D. Bernd
Croup
Joe. Oakes
James Kirvin
Little Sisters of the Poor
Harry Hinen
West St
Arthur Lucius Barnes
Mary Elizabeth
Glenn
Joseph Gallagher
Mary Tyrrell
Harrison Era Doubted by Blaine Faction in Rift over Nomination
Gov Chase returns from Connersville confident Huston will not seek the governorship. Studebaker says Harrison will be the Republican standard bearer. Blaine’s support is seen as transient with business leaders preferring Harrison for 1892.
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Gov. Chase
Connersville
Huston
Chase
Rhody Shiel
Minneapolis
Porter
Gov
Shockney
Chambers
Sun
Clem. Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
Harrison
Blaine
Looks Serious The Teamsters Strike Strengthened by Meetings
A Sun report describes a Friday union meeting expected to initiate about 150 new members, bolstering the teamsters and shovelers strike. Contractors deny plans to import workers on N Pennsylvania Street, while explaining wage tiers and that top teams may command higher pay, with grading proposed to resolve disputes.
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Teamsters
Shover
N. Pennsylvania St
Chas. Shover
Marshall
Minnehaha Company
Warren-Scharf Company
A Girl's Story Accuses Old Man of Revolting Crime
George Taylor, about 60, colored, was arrested early Thursday by Capt. Quigley and Sergis Kurtz and Hagedorn on a charge of criminal assault against 12 year old Pearl Patterson, who says he forced her into a room after asking her inside. Dr. Earp stated the girl gave a straightforward account and the case was continued by Acting Judge Bell in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Taylor
Quigley
Sergis
Kurtz
Hagedorn
Mississippi
Pearl Patterson
Earp
Sun
Taylor
Bell
Rumor Blains Fate at Nomination Clash in Washington
Washington rumors swirl that Secretary Blaine told a state department subordinate he would not be the Republican nominee at Minneapolis. Harrison supporters push, Blaine backers prepare, and convention plans shift as Blaine acceptance remains uncertain.
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Washington
Clarkson
Blaine
State Department
Minneapolis
Quay
Harrison
Minnes
Blaine and Rusk
J. Sloat Fasset
Wm. J. McKinley, Jr
Langston
Virginia
Porter
New York
Indiana
Chicago
Chauncey Depew
Depew
Gen
Republican National Committee
Minnerapolis
New York Life Insurance
Burlington Road
Wiil
Fletcher's Bank Holds Up $10,000 Transit Check
The Indianapolis and Broad Ripple rapid transit company faced a halted $10,000 certified check used as a surety for an electric road to Broad Ripple. County treasurer Backus blocked its transfer amid attorney concerns, while attachment actions later emerged for $800 in fees against the Broad Ripple company and the bank.
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Indianapolis and
Broad Ripple
Mason
Claypool & Claypool
Broad Ripple Company
Sun
Backus
Mr. Mason
Claypools
Ripple
Judge Claypool
High Water Mark
Washington Grind Deliberations on Free Delivery and Trusts
Washington reports from June 2 describe a sluggish session in Congress. Zeerley introduces a trust ban bill with free dutyless trust controlled goods. debates over rural free delivery and star route experiments continue, alongside plans for a free wool bill and silver discussion. Senate adjourns until Monday as Turpie attacks reciprocity with Haiti and others. Stewart resumes free coinage address after calendar adjourns.
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Washington, D. C
Zeerley
Iowa
Senate
West
Morgan
Turpie
Haiti
Colombia
Venezuela
Birkenberg Silver Mine Disaster Claims Many Lives
In Vienna on June 2 a cave in and fire at the Birkenberg silver mine left about a hundred bodies recovered by morning. Rescue crews labored through the night by torchlight while families of victims waited at the mine mouth, fearing no one could be saved.
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Vienna
Birkenberg
Rhody Shiel
Chicago Herald
Indiana
Michener
Harrison
West House
Blkine
Washington
Rhody
Hoosier
South
Mr. Shiel
Des Morines
Clarence G. Wilson
Burlington
Towa
Dudley
Wapello County
Des Moines
Track work drags as rains delay fair grounds project
The board notes slow progress on the race track due to continual rains. Ten days of grading followed by twenty days of soil work push completion past July 19, delaying July 1 bicycle races. Frenzel threatens electric line to the grounds, but the board remains unmoved. Railways prepare to handle crowds, offsetting possible streetcar outages. President Frenzel is accused of settling scores with the board over site choice between Voss and Miller farms.
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Fair Grounds
John P. Frenzel
State Board of Agriculture
Frenzel
Voss
Miller Farm
European shipment and royal travel report
A million dollars worth of gold was ordered in New York for European shipment on Thursday. Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and Queen-regent Emma left Potsdam and were seen at the railway station with the empress. A gale disrupted Irish Sea mail boats from Holyhead to Dublin Belfast and England. In Decatur Illinois brickmakers and teamsters strike sparks factory closures as manufacturers threaten to shut down. A French elopement pair found dead in a Lambeth hotel room after a self inflicted shooting.
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New York
Wilhelmina
Holland
Emma
Potsdam
Irish Sea
Holyhead
Dublin
Belfast
England
Decatur
Ill
France
Lambeth
WIFE OR SISTER Clapper Arrest Reported in Saypusry Diary
A Hartford City telegraph operator named A H Clapper aroused suspicion in Saypusry Ohio as he pursued Amy Larimer. Amy and Clapper eloped to Detroit and wed, but an alleged sister interrupted their honeymoon claiming she is his wife. His father traveled to Sandusky to investigate and Clapper was arrested.
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Saypusry
A. H. Clapper
Hartford City
Ind
Amy Larimer
Clapper
Amy
Detroit
Sandusky
Daring Train Robbery Near Red Rock Oklahoma Territory
A Santa Fe passenger train was stopped near Red Rock on Wednesday night. The bandits hijacked the engine and fireman, compelled passengers to surrender, then rifled the express car and seized about $50,000. No injuries reported. Local merchants Bloomingdale Flowers and Bettermann Bros listed with ads follow the report.
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Wichita
Kas
Santa Fe
Red Rock
Indian Territory
Crop Outlook Improves Despite Local Rain Delays
The price current notes progress in corn planting in the past week with improved conditions though renewed rains in some areas darken the outlook. Winter wheat estimates show little change and harvest is expected 10 to 15 days late. Also a London Times injunction against copying Times articles marks a significant ruling for English newspapers. In Paris a woman attempts death by leech therapy after being abandoned by her lover. Willis J and A D Ripley sue for damages over a land for drug store deal. President cannot attend Gettysburg dedication due to busy schedule.
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Cincinnati
Great Storms Raze French Towns and Tarn Eth Garonne
Violent storm in France caused loss of life and property damage across several cities. A woman died in Montauban by lightning, a church spire and structure damaged in Perpignan, a worker killed near Nantes, and a tree sheltering six people in Vosges led to three deaths. Toulouse vineyards ruined by hail. Also notes on Chicago rail passes and Indiana political chatter.
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Paris
France
Montauban
Tarn- Eth-Garonne
Perpignan
Pyrenees-Orientales
Nantes
Charmes- Sur-Moselle
Vosges
Toulouse
Convention to push Nicaragua canal subsidy in St Louis
A St Louis convention met to promote public support for a Nicaragua canal subsidy. The gathering traces to a San Francisco meeting on March 29 and invites state governors and boards of trade. Participants include Warner Miller, J. A. Naugh, E. R. Gundy, A. L. Beach, and others from across the U.S. The event aims to rally backing for the project and national aid.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Boards of Trade
Warner Miller
New York
Nicaraguan Canal Company
Louis
Subscriptions urged to secure gas for Irvington districts
Irvington and Twenty first ward race to raise funds for Indianapolis Natural Gas Company service extension. East end and Brightwood face tight shortfalls with deadlines set for June sixth. officials urge larger individual gifts as districts near goal while some homeowners pledge only modest amounts. A meeting is planned at Merville's grocery to push contributions and avoid losing gas access next winter.
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Prightwood
Irvington
Twenty-first Wax
East End
Indianapolis
Copany
Twen First Ward
John R. Pearson
Indianapa Company
H. H. Beville
Mervill’s
Beville Ave
Washington,st
D. H. Wiles
Brightwood
City to require garbage crematory plan soon
The county health board served notice that city garbage disposal at the Seller's farm must stop. The Board of Public Works is considering a crematory costing 8000 to 10000 dollars, with two proposals under review, as burning is favored for disposal.
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County Board of Health
City Board of Public
Conduitt
Board of Public Works
Cleveland Gossip and Granite Strike News
Secretar Donahue of Iowa predicts a Democratic win with Cleveland at the head of the ticket and 40,000 majority, while Syracuse convention fallout hurts Cleveland and boosts Hill. Also reports a New England granite works strike in Concord involving 400 workers over contract renewals. Local notes mention new hat racks at Wm. L. Elders and Cancer Specialist ads.
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Amos J. Cummings
Hill
Hyver
Washington
Secretar Donahue
Iowa
Democrati State Committee
Cleveland
Syracuse
Cummings
Heard
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Blaine Club
Joe Kealing
James G. Blaine
McKinley
Estern States
Fort Wayne
United States
Britian
Progress
Detroit River
Menominee Transit Company
Schlesinger Syndicate
Fletcher
Yate
Alabama
Third House
Portho Co
Lifa
Republican Party
Northwest
Benny
Studebaker
Teamseters
Unilon
Society Bloods
London
Roper Curseon
Baron Teynham
Lord Eynham
Cafe de L’ Europe
Curseon
Maron
Fletcher’s Bank
Gettysbug
Beaver
Gurtyspirne
Hatch
Committee On Agriculture
Illinois
Livingston
Georgia
House Committee On Claims
Nebraska
National Guard
Ohio
Bettermann Bros
Ave
Tel
the Times
St. James Gazette
Times
Willis J
A. D. Ripley
Acton
D. W. Pierson
Pierson
High Water Mark Monument
Gettysburg
Lota
Chicago R. R
Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad
Master of Transportation Warner
Baker
Lafayette
John Burkhart
George Bell
Ferdy
Nelair
St. Petersburg
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Boulevard Magenta
THE
Indianapolis CO
First Ward
Concord
N. H
New England Eranite Works
Third-ave
Wm. L. Elders
B. Balkin
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