Blaine or Harrison Loom in Minneapolis Convention
Minneapolis reports lay heavy on the Blaine Harrison fight as Clarkson signals a fierce campaign with Blaine likely to be nominated if he accepts. Delegates flood Chicago and New York bound for Minneapolis where Blaine backers push for rapid convention action while Harrison camp touts steady plans and possible dark horse options.
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Minneapolis
Clarkson
Blaine
Harrison
Texas
Norton
Gen
Wen
Spooner
Wisconsin
New
Noble
McKinley
Langston
Henry Eustis
Gen. New
Curiaco
Chicago
Senator Cullom
Crow
Pennsylvania
Felton
California
Allison
Iowa
Ohio
Alger
New York
Big F
Little
Grand Central Station
Empire State
Mine Horror in Birkenberg Claims Four Hundred Dead
A detailed probe into the Birkenberg mine disaster raises death toll to about 400, with five mining academy students among the victims. Bodies may take two weeks to remove as gas fills shafts and fires burn. The Reichstag approves relief funding for funerals and a monument to four miners who died saving others.
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Pracur
Birkenberg
Mining Academy
Reichsrath
Indiana Weather Forecast June 4 1892
Cooler cloudy conditions expected for the 36 hours ending 8 p m June 4 1892 with occasional light showers. Friday promises fair weather and overall cooler temperatures extending into Saturday with improving skies.
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Indiana
Harrison and Blaine clash over first ballot nomination plan
Washington report says Gen Clark told President Harrison rival Blaine will back him on first ballot if a clear majority of delegates can be shown by Monday. otherwise Blaine forces will nominate Secretary of State Blaine. Meanwhile labor unrest in New York City sees 137 shovelers initiated into the union and paid.
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New York
Minneapolis
Blaine
Harrison
Clarkson
Washington
Senate
Capitol
House
Eix
Reed
Rathbone
Ohio
Foster
White House
Curiaco
Chauncey I. Filley
Missouri
Filley
John KR. Lynch
Mississippi
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Senator Cullom
Grand Pacific
Boss Barber Union Meeting Fails To Materialize
A planned meeting of the Boss barbers' union at Circle House barber shop did not occur. Willis Kersey of Deni son house barber shop refused to discuss the matter, citing ongoing press hostility toward the union. A union man said shops will close next Sunday for protection, with Bates Denison and Grand hotel shops likely to stay open.
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Boss Barbers’ Union
Circle House
Willis Kersey
Denison House
Sun
Union
Bates Denison
Grand Hotel
Council meeting backs lighting contract transfer action
Fourteen council members attended Thursday night to endorse the Board of Public Works action transferring the lighting contract from Brush to the Indianapolis company. The board’s communication was read and sent to the franchises committee with orders to report next Monday night.
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Board of Public Works
Brush
Indianapolis
Lynch Threats Rise as Foley Captured in Port Jervis
Port Jervis New Jersey June 3 great crowds gathered at the jail after P J Foley accused by Bob Lewis in the assault case was captured Friday morning while trying to flee on the Erie express. Officers fear lifting the gates to arraign him as mob sentiment runs high and indignant crowds threaten renewed violence following the Thursday lynching of the black man.
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Port Jervis
N. J
P. J. Foley
Bob Lewis
Erie Express
Foley
Steamboat John Matthews Sinks After Collision at Van Buren
A steamboat named John Matthews struck a pier on the Arkansas river bridge near Van Buren on a Friday dawn, sinking with heavy corn cargo. The pilot perished after a downstream struggle. engineer Hathaway and his three children were saved, while about a third of the crew drowned amid swift currents.
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van Buren
Ark
John Matthews
Arkansas River Bridge
Hathaway
Post office bill debate ends with rail mail cut defeat
In Gongrass on June 3 the house spent an hour on private bills before forming a committee of the whole to discuss the post office bill. Mr Blount proposed a 10 percent cut in railroad mail transport costs, a two hour debate followed, Hatch warned of crippling the mail service, and Blount's amendment failed 57 to 124.
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Wasumeron
House
Blount
Hatch
Businessman Paul Polke Acquitted After Month-Long Trial
Benin June 3 Paul Polke a 22 year financial practitioner was acquitted Friday after a month long trial. He had been jailed since his arrest on charges of defrauding many by false circulars and promoting Faconschmiede shares at a high premium. Many of his clients were ruined by the scheme.
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Benin
Paul Polke
Faconschmiede
Polke
Rev Thomas Dixon Jr Arrested For Libel Inquire
New York reported on June 3 that Rev Thomas Dixon Jr pastor of Twenty third street Baptist church was arrested on a warrant from the excise commissioner charging criminal libel. Ward Bros won a June drug supply contract for the city dispensary at 84 90. A court house janitor kept flowers on his desk Friday. Mary Owens sues William Owens for divorce alleging drunken abuse. Arch Moonlight was arrested for insulting women who refused him food. A colored boy Al Whitten was arrested for stealing valuables from Harry Walker the bartender. Clerk E M Johnson notes county free travel roads cost 51834 37 for the year ending June 1. William Jackson fined 25 and jailed the same days for disturbing the peace after quarreling with Sadie Wilson on 8 Mississippi Street.
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New York
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Twenty-third St. Baptist Church
Excise Commissioner
Mary Owens
William Owens
Arch Moonlight
Brady and Shafer
Virginiaave
al, Whitten
Kinney and Richards
Harry Walker
E. M. Johnson
Board of Turnpike Directors
Marion County
William Jackson
Sadie Wilson
Mississippi St
Carpenters’ Union
Blue River Park
Noblesville Straw Board
U.S
Buskirk
Mayflower Church
Cowper
Taffe
Indianapolis Police Department
Dépauw Law School
A. L. Mason
Denison
American Inebriate Care Company
Connersville
Masonic Hall
Anthony Kelly
Bell
Johnson
Rockville
Ind
Tomlinson Hall
Harry G. Nye
Ada. O
Michigan City
Indiana Funeral Directors
Richmond
Chas. J. Buchanan
Indianapolis
Bowman
Central-ave
World’s Fair Commission
Valparaigo Law School
J. Washington St
Beville-ave
T. A. Goodwin
J.W. Field
Charles P. Jacobs
Franklin College
Col
A. D. Shaw
Vansickle Hall
Cliffordave
Buckle Post
Olive Branch Lodge
K. of P
Board of Children’s Guardians
Plymouth Church
Thompson
Wm Bucks
Mulberry
Geo. Bell
Bucks
Isaac Adams
Roomiah
Persia
Fourth Presbyterian Church
John
Maggie McHugh
Robert
Edna Bennett
Alexander
Dora
Kerlin
Panhandle
Liquenberg Bros
Ohio and
Liberty Sts
Columbus
Board of Trade
Peoples
EH. B. Martindale
John W. Murphy
John Osterman
J. A. Wildman
Addison H. Nordyke
John Wildman
Woman's Reading and Social Customs Across Cultures
A compact excerpt notes Mrs. Edison using home candles and France's bookkeepers being mostly women. It also contrasts Zulu customs where the mother-in-law hides from the son-in-law, highlighting a reversed expectation in the described society.
Dr Baskin M Cancer Cure Claim Spreads
A fragmented ad-like text touts a Dr Baskin M claim to cure cancer without knife or danger with a high success rate. The snippet mentions a drug route and urges readers to obtain the remedy from pharmacies, though wording is unclear and unverified.
Shomas Taggart Tales Reflects on Tax Law and Parties
Chairman Shomas Taggart of the state democratic committee denies that tax reform will hurt his party in the coming campaign. He criticizes local administration for tax increases and claims Republican counties show higher rises than Democratic ones. He says prohibitionists and the people's party may draw votes, while asserting Democrats are as smart as the old party.
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Taggart
State Democratic Committee
Marion
Auburn Courier
Indianapolis Journal
Prohibitionists
Mr. Taggart
People’s Party
Viaduct deadline looms as city plans postflight quarrel
The June 1 deadline for Virginia avenue viaduct completion triggers a $100 daily forfeiture for Union Railway if delayed. City officials vow to finish the viaduct first then address the quarrel. Workers push tile flooring while rails sit ready for cement and progress is reviewed Friday. Percy Weaver’s body found after river search near Big Four bridge.
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Virginia-ave
Union Railway Company
Sullivan
Defrees
Board of Public Works
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Percy Weaver
Girton
Big Four Railroad Bridge
Contractor Weaver
Indianapolis
Deaths in Serinagar and lightning strike fatalities
Reported cholera deaths exceed 3,000 in Serinagar India. A British steamer at Columbia stores Brooklyn suffered heavy damage from a morning fire. Lightning killed two Polish boys near Scranton and a girl named Andrews near Elmhurst. Anarchist Ravachol to be tried in Lyons June 21. Gold shipments totaled 1.25 million dollars with 750,600 more ordered for Europe. Bichloride of gold therapy used in Copenhagen. A flower shield was sent to the leading party man as delegations left for a convention.
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Chotera
Serinagar
India
Ravachol Wille
Lyons
Montbrison
St. Pancras
Columbia Stores
Brooklyn
Copenhagen
New York
Thirteenth
Scranton
Andrews
Elmhurat
Chase Lying Low as Indiana Gubernatorial Battle Heats Up
Governor’s secretary travels to Minneapolis to monitor maneuvering around the Indiana race. Rumors swirl over admin support for Blaine or Harrison, with Chase urged to stay aloof while backing a strong showing for a potential Harrison ticket. The McDonald free train controversy prompts added scrutiny as politics converge on Fort Wayne. Secretary Matthews speaks at the deaf institute commencement, while the governor’s camp weighs the Fort Wayne convention and statewide alliances.
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Chase
White House
Porter
Altho
Hendricks County
Huston
Will Roberts
Minneapolis
Fort Wayne
Harrison
Flour
Blaine
Indiana
National Committee
Hoosierdam
McDonald
Allen County
Feather Bed Soldiers Mutiny Near Lifford
The fifth battalion Royal Munskilling Fusileers mutinied near Lifford Donegal on Wednesday refusing to sleep in open tents because of wet ground. Officers threats failed and the men were housed in local residences. The incident caused great excitement in the area.
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Dublin
Royal Mnniskilling Fusileers
Lifford County
Donegal
Lifford
Child Brained Smashed by Local Woman in Atoka
In Atoka a 6 year old girl is described as a danger to younger siblings. The mother Dannit E Ky reportedly beat her 18 month old sister, smashing fingers then beating the baby to death with a club after eluding family watchfulness. The report notes prior threats to kill.
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Dannit_E
Kings of Rain Thunder and Lightning Stage Water Campaign
A lyrical tale recounts the rain king declaring a heavy drench to bathe the earth, the thunder king eager to assist with loud proclamations, and the lightning king joining with fiery resolve as they prepare for a grand, sweeping water campaign. The crowd awaits the ensuing spectacle.
City Leagues Picnic and Courtroom Updates Highlight Local News
Local notes report a City Leagues picnic at Blue River Park on Sunday June 12. Other items include testimony resumes in Noblesville straw board case, Judge Buskirk ill, and police court activity amid weekly civic events and society notices.
Fierce courtroom clash over Moran assault case unfolds
In a high tension trial for assault with intent to kill John Cain, lawyers sparred with wit and satire. Kern mocked Moran as a saloon keeper while a Tipton witness drew derisive laughter. Spaan pressed for Moran’s acquittal as Holtzman wrapped the state’s case with a forceful close.
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Martin Moran
John Cain
John Duncan
John Kermy
Henry Sosan
John Holtzman
Martin Soran
Reardon
Duncan
Cox
Kern
Henryl Spaan
Moran
Tipton
Spaan
Mr. Moran
Saloon Keepers’ Association
Kokomo
Holtzman
Crispi Opposes Triple Alliance in Potential Italy Election
Rome June 3 ex Premier Crispi, outraged by the triple alliance, plans to run against it if a general election is called. He argues a ministerial program opposing the alliance will win popular support and aims to shift Italy’s political direction. Meanwhile Wilkes-Barre Pa. reports a cloudburst causing extensive damage. Williamsport areas flood, streets inundated, electric cars halted, cellars filled, and the St Johns Reform Church spire was toppled by a lightning strike.
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Crispi
Rome
Italy
Wilkesbarrs
Wilkesbarre
Tunkhannock
Williamsport
Hepburn
St. Johns Reform Church
York State Lynching at Portervis Shocks Village
On June 3 in Portervis New York a mob abducted and lynched Bob Jackson a Black man who had assaulted Lena McMahon on the village outskirts. Two Black youths and several girls witnessed the event and attempted to intervene but Jackson used a revolver to hold them off before fleeing. He was captured and confessed implicating a white man named Foley in a conspiracy to ruin the gift.
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York State
al Portervis
N. Y
Bob? Jackson
Lena McMahon
Jackson
Foley
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Vermont St
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Warren-Scharf Company
Cooper
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J. D. L. Rainhart
Trey
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Pogue’s Tun
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Malott Ave
Stecihan
Panhandle Road
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Hanwaysts
Gongrass
Ward Bros
Court House
Wm. McQuarter
N. Indianapolis
Albert Fill
Hill
McQuarter
Herper
Fletcher & Churchman
H. V. & T. Railroad
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Iwo
Eli Wagner
Laporte
Joseph Wolf
Barrison
McDonald’s
Matthews
Deaf and Dumb Institute
State House
King of
Old Earth
Omer
City LE
Wan
Elder's
Cain
Benton, NL
Moses Taylor
Here
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Taylor
Baron Hirsch
London
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la Fleche
Smew
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Third Soret
Ioral
Berteymann Bros
Mans
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