Feast of oratory and college contests mark state events
A statewide roundup highlights college oratorical contests with DePauw Earlham Indiana and other schools sending reps. Mentions winners from DePauw last year and current entrants Hugh Hadley from DePauw Elbert Russell from Earlham Walter Wood from Indiana State University Miss Mary Galvin from Butler and notes on school colors and yells. Also reports a fatal train wreck near Poughkeepsie and public building maintenance.
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SV Altri M. Wood
Indiana University
DePauw
Butler
Indiana
Wabash
Earlham
Franklin
Hanover
Purdue
Rose
Hugh
Hadley
Place
Fetters
Nelson
Ugh HH
Dadley
Danviller
Republic
Sigma Chi
Elbert Russell
West Newton
Ind
Mr. Russell
The
State University
Walter M. Wood
Seymour
Y.M.C. A
Mary Galven
Butles
University
Wood
R. W. Payne
Franklin, Ind
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Garliam
Mary Galvin
Evansville Officials Appoint City Police Commissioners
Gov Matthews named A W Chapman Vernon Davis and William E Hitehcock to police commissioners for Muncie. Coroner notified of 9 year old Katie Kelling’s death from skull fracture after a fall at 1 Railroad St. Bronson Chasteen and two others cleared in separate incident after alleged shooting attempt on a girl. Cummings fined 100 dollars and 30 day workhouse for loitering. Miller accused of assault and battery with intent to kill. later no case found.
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Evansville
Matthews
A. W. Chapman
Vernon Davis
William E. Hitehcock
Muncie
Beck
Katie Kelling
Bronson
Alice Chasteen
Cora Aldridge
Chioat
Cadi
William Cummings
Emmett
Issac Miller
Miller
Benjamin Taylor
Search for missing body of Chas Anderson across medical colleges
Coroner Beck with Constable Cook and reporters toured the Eclectic Central Indiana and dental colleges then the physio medical college on Indian Creek Avenue seeking the missing body of Chas Anderson. A body on the dissecting table was found but Dr Beck doubted it was Anderson despite embalming appearance.
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Medical
Beck
Constable Cook
Chas. Anderson
Anderson
Yeager
Tan Sun
Virginia Ave
Central
Indiana
Dental College
Physio-Medical College
Indian Cave
Barber Dies After Using Kerosene on Customers
Herman Harms, 55, former Wassachusetts avenue barber and Central insane hospital inmate, died Wednesday after hours of sickness from convulsions amid long paralysis. He had used kerosene on customers’ faces earlier in his career. Coroner and deputy investigated as funeral plans shifted to Friday.
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Herman Harms
Central Insane Hospital
Wassachusetts Ave
Walnut St
Beck
Goebel
Nine Hurt In Morning Fire At Trunk Factory
A morning fire destroyed a trunk factory on Third Street in Rosmalas, Wis, causing about 5000 dollars in damage insured. Nine people were injured by collapsing ladders and falling timbers, including firemen and workers such as John Ixreag Albert Christine Florence Donohue Chas Raferty John Radke Lieut Muskow Jaina Gczewski Adolph Cotton Capt Sebastian rant. Cotton Christine and Gczewski suffered serious injuries from walls, a ladder slip, and skull fractures.
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Mrvvacawaz
Wis
Lieut. Muskow
Jaina Gczewski
Adolph Cotton
Sebastian Rant
Cotton
Gczewski
Christine
Bank Left: Supreme Court Reverses Railroad Land Case
The I L D and W railroad donated land for an elevator built at a $100,000 cost with First National Bank funding. Bank repaid $40,000 and sued for $2,000 rent. A new company claimed land and elevator. Marlon circuit court verdict favored the bank, but Judge Hackney reversed, leaving the bank hoping for payment. Sinners Sentenced in Cox Court include John Sage five years and James Barnett three for burglary. Louis Harris to reform school. Williams released.
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I. LD. & W. Railroad Company
First National Bank
Marlon
Hackney
Supreme Court
Cox
John Sage
James Barnett
George E. Feeney
Sage
State
Barnett
Louis Harris
W. M. Kingsbury
Reform School
William Williams
Jacob Madden
Roach to resign in North Dakota Senate shock
Late wire reports indicate Democrat Roach, recently elected to the North Dakota senate, plans to resign. A series of regional notes also report New York State Senate action on reimbursing Gov Flower for Fire Island purchases during last summer’s cholera crisis.
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Roach
North Dakota
New York State Senate
Flower
Fire Island
Pacific Mall Steamship Company
Frisco
North American Navigation Company
Nominations Add Peace Between Cleveland and Hill
Washington March 9. The president sent to the senate nominations including Josiah Quincy as assistant secretary of state and Patrick A. Collins as consul general to London. Isaac P. Gray is envoy to Mexico, F P Gayle to Roswell NM, with several minor army navy promotions. A Hill Cleveland reconciliation is described as party leaders meet and Hill may influence New York appointments.
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Senate
Josiah Quincy
Massachusetts
Robert T. Maxwell
New York
Isaac P. Gray
Indiana
United States
Mexico
Patrick A. Collins
Massachusetta
London
James H. Oakley
Liliusis
Marine Hospital Service
F. P. Gayle
New Mexico
Roswell
N.M
Army
Navy
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
County Cork
Ireland
America
Harvard Law School
Congress
Chicago
A. Maxwell
Batavia
N. Y
Flower
Quincy
Democratic
Senator Hill
Croker
Murphy
Hill
Big judgments and lawsuits flood Citizens’ Street Railway case
A large verdict of 87220 against the Citizens’ street railway company follows a long appellate history. Other suits include slander against Mrs. Beaver, possession dispute between Mary O Connor and Michael Foley, and damages claims ranging from 300 to 10000 against rail and saloon outfits. The stream of suits marks broad legal action by/against transportation and alcohol interests in Indianapolis.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Bartholomew
Supreme Court
Henry Catherwood
Street Railway
Catherwood
Charles Robbins
Street Railway Company
Coppersmith
N. S Lindgs
Stufleheap
Indianapolis
Taylor
Cable & Rusk
Keepare
Brightwood
China condemns ex minister to death for treason and corruption
Houng Thhun ex minister to Russia and council member faces death by strangulation after charges of treason and corruption. He allegedly renounced China's rights in Panier region while the empress dowager seeks to save him, but execution appears likely. Cincinnati report notes Grover and Cleveland chatter about a possible world tour within four years.
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China
Prin
Houng Thhun
Russia
Council of Foreign Affaires
Panier
Jthung Thun
Grover
Cincinnati
Clifford
Canadian Pacific
Cleveland
Pacific
Political row over senate sergeant-at-arms and TIe Taggart influence
Report notes Col Richard J Bright named sergeant at arms for the senate while President Cleveland suspends former administration appointees. T Taggart signature urged for Hoosier applicants with Washington office ambitions. L M Mering of Richmond stirs appointment talks in the sixth district amid Democratic and Republican maneuvering. Marion county Democrats announce nominations John W Kern for district attorney ex Sheriff Hawking for marshal Joseph Jump Terahante Capt Bracken or Roscoe Griffith for internal revenue collector. Atlas Lite Insurance Co of Indianapolis is a cash capital company.
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Richard J. Bright
Senate
Cleveland
T. Taggart
Marion County
John W. Kern
Hawking
Sullivan
Joseph Jump
Tera Hante
Capt. Bracken
Roscoe Griffith
Munclesto
Internal Revenue
Fitzsimmons Wins Middleweight Title In Dramatic Knockout
New Orleans March 9 A colossal crowd watches Lanky Bob Fitzsimmons win the middleweight championship with a decisive right hand blow in Crescent City Athletic Club ring. The bout pits Fitzsimmons against Hall in a high profile clash as journalists describe the brutal finish, crowd intensity, and pre fight preparations.
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New Orane
Bob Fitzsimmons
Crescent City Athletic Club
Fitzsimmons
Hell
Hill
Charley Mitchell
Jack McAuliffe
Fitz
Martin Felien
Preak Bosworth
Primose
Est
Pat Sheedy
Broad Ripple streetcar franchise talks continue before board
The Board of Public Works and Broad Ripple Street Car Company reps held a conference with R J McDonald present. Scherrer said no decision yet as offers are reviewed, with another meeting planned. Two proposals: 15 year franchise with three cent fare and city purchase at end, or city buy now or rent to highest bidder.
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Broad Ripple Company
Bounda
Board of Public Works
Broad Ripple Street Car Company
R.J. McDonald
Mr. Scherrer
Taylor
McDonald
Criminal Court Room
the Sentinel
Citizens’ Company
New Doctrine Ignites Richmond Church Debate
Rev J Ernest Cathail of St Pauls Richmond preached a controversial sermon arguing against mandatory conversion for church entry. He urged a charity minded approach and criticised professional evangelism while stressing learning rites and love within the church. Also noted is a mass meeting on the street car franchise with two proposals: three cent fare with municipal ownership and a track lease plan.
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J. Ernest Cathail
St. Pauls Church
Richmond
Ind
Christchurch
Fitzgerald Knocks Hall in Brief Mill Fight
The match ended minutes after a knockout with Fitz claiming victory as Hall outpointed early but fell behind. Fitz praised by fans. his wife witnessed the bout through a wall aperture as spectators poured into streets. Fitz earned about 47,000 dollars from the event with Renaud taking 12,000 and Duffy 20,000 in commissions. Hall and supporters faced disappointment amid the overconfidence that led to the abrupt finish.
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Anky
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Duffy
Barrett
Charley Mitchell
Hall
Fitz
Pali
Flair
Bobby
Bob
Hallf
Tiall
Sullivan-Corbett
Bay St. Jonis
Trail
Sims
God Wor
Bud Renaud
Fitzeimmona
Cliff House At Ocean Beach Damaged By Fire
Fire severely damages Cliff House at Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Wednesday morning. Limited details available as investigators assess the scene and cause. Local authorities cordon area while fire crews work to contain the blaze. No information yet on injuries or total extent of ruin.
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San Francisco
Ocean Beach
Pont
Geecham
The Ex Queen Speaks on Hawaii Annexation
The deposed Hawaiian queen Liliuokalani speaks for the first time since overthrow, denying annexation and defending the islands. She condemns Minister Stevens, describes native loyalty, and notes mixed signals from Americans and natives amid calls for a new constitution. President Cleveland then sent a message to the Senate on withdrawing the Hawaiian treaty.
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San Francisco
Lxrminer
Hawaii
Stevens
Lilioukalani
U. S
Cleveland
Senate
De Lesseps Testimony Highlights Panama Corruption
Paris March 9 Charles De Lesseps testified on Panama corruption saying Herz demanded money and newspapers would oppose the scheme unless paid. He cited pressure from Bashut Baron De Reinach and others who claimed power to ruin the venture if funds were not provided. The court called the corruption charge established. Pants March 9 Marius Fontane confessed to paying Bailaut to create bills for lottery bonds. Bailaut broke down and admitted being led astray. He said 1,000,000 francs were given.
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de Lesseps
Paris
Chas. de Leageps
Panama
Herz
Bashut
Baron de Reinach
Pants
Marius Fontane
M. Bailaut
M. Balhaut
Funeral services for H. Z. Floyd set for Noblesville
The funeral for H. Z. Floyd will be held Thursday forenoon after brief services at his late residence. He was a noted cigar merchant, in charge of the cigar department at Powers' grocery on Pennsylvania Street, and had long suffered throat trouble yet stayed active until shortly before his death. He is survived by three brothers and a sister, Mrs. Fortner, whose husband works with Murphy, Hibben & Co. in the wholesale dry goods house.
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KB. Z. Floyd
H. Z. Floyd
Noblesville
Mr. Floyd
Powers’ Grocery
Pennsylvaniast
Fortner
Murphy, Hibben & Co
Floyd
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