A Diary of Misdeeds at the Police Headquarters
A small police book catalogues reports from robbery to missing persons, many cases seeming trifling yet treated as serious by locals. The record shows frivolous tales of umbrella legs, missing horses, dead dogs, and runaway lovers, with officers urged to investigate even minor hints. The passage notes cynically that many entries are hoaxes or overblown, but the public clamor persists and authorities extract lessons about discerning real crimes from merely dramatic reports.
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Polices Department
Eiborhood
Bozreved
Salem-st
Orbon
Splana
Wei
Mooey
Girl visiting city found unconscious by police
City police locate a visiting girl wholly unconscious of the trouble she was causing while staying with relatives. The incident details a calm arrival and the unexpected health issue prompting official involvement.
Ex-Gov Isaac Gray Pleased With Post Yet Ice Cold in Mexico Plans
Ex Governor Isaac P Gray arrived from Washington with a bad cold and clear conscience. He expects Senate confirmation before departing for Mexico in about six weeks. He may take his son, but could not discuss political prospects or specifics of the appointment.
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Isaac P. Gray
Washington
United States
U.s.senate
Sun
Enite Ua
Deparimente
Mexico
Senate
Gray
Senate delays confirmations and jockeying for offices
Washington reports the Senate will slow the confirmation of nominations after Thursdays adjournment to next Monday. Pending posts include Michael Dugan of Indianapolis for immigration agent and Daniel McDonald of Plymouth. Edward Avery of Frankfort vies for third auditor in the Treasury. The Rush cutter may carry ex-Congressman Blount to Honolulu if a mail steamer stops at the Hawaiian Islands.
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Washington
Senate
Michael Dugan
Indianapolis
Daniel McDonald
Plymouth
Edward Avery
Frankfort
The
Treasury
Revenue Cutter
Rush
San Francisco
Blount
Honolulu
China
Hawaii
Br. Blount
Ter. Stevens
Political tensions rise over renomination bid in city race
In a polarized city campaign, David and Jonathan face exclusion from renomination as the machine fights back. Tensions mount between the police judge, City Clerk Abrams, and Democratic leaders led by Mayor Sullivan. Rumors swirl about new contenders and possible run scenarios as candidates seek to outmaneuver party power brokers.
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Daemocracy
Tama
Cadi
Sullivan
Abrams
Board of Health
Kinado
Pat Gormad
Pat
Howdy Do
Harry Springstein
Embraced in Death Abner and Jennie Carter
Milan Teun March 16 The bodies of a man and woman found in a cabin near Reslfoot lake in Lake county with an empty revolver beside them A note on the table signaled a joint suicide Neighbors report the couple moved from Iowa and had domestic troubles including the death of their infant child last week leading to the tragedy
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Milan
Teun
Reslfoot Lake
Lake County
Neizibors
Farewall
Adner
Jensid Carte
Iowa
Plea for New Trial in Carlyle Harris Case
A large New York crowd gathered in Recorder Smyth's court as he prepared to rule on Carlyle Harris's bid for a new trial in the murder of Helen Potts. The decision was due that afternoon, with Harris sentenced to die in the electric chair unless the governor intervenes after the court of appeals upheld the lower court.
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New Yor
Recorder
Miss Potts
Mira Harris
New York
Swyth
Carlyle Harris
Sing Sing
Court of Appeals
Out Goes Frenzel and the Street Car Deal
A Sun reporter probes the Citizens' Street Railway leadership as Mason holds the new presidency, Anderson remains secretary and treasurer, and directors debate staffing. Frenzel’s influence wanes while Steele remains uncalled.
Congress acts to keep fair open despite contract claims
The Evening Post reports discussants believe new Congress action may void prior restrictions on Sunday opening of the world’s fair. Officials argue funds redirected from souvenirs to a national commission violate contracts, potentially freeing organizers to keep gates open if feasible.
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Caicaco
The
Evening Post
Congress
National Commission
Commissions
Divorce Petition Details in The Prayer of Mushrush Case
John Munshrush a collector for an insurance firm seeks divorce from May his wife. He claims they wed at age 10 in Clarksville Hamilton county and alleges she was 18 then. He says he was inexperienced and she later refused to perform household duties, would leave for weeks, and after their baby died she departed permanently.
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John Munshrush
May
Clarksville
Hamilton County
Indiana 36 Hour Weather Forecast March 17 1832
Forecast for Indiana notes warmer conditions and fair weather tonight. Thursday night will be warmer with increasing cloudiness and light local snow or rain on Friday.
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Indiana
Beecham Cure Promises Headache Relief in Ad Teaser
An old newspaper fragment touts Beecham's pills as a remedy for headaches and fatigue. It mentions Ayer's Sarasapills and a new product from Home Brewing and Company named Columbia, along with local trades like cleaning and dye works at 97 Pennsylvania Street.
Damage to H B Hills Residence and Local Court News
Damaged property at 164 W Twelfth st 75 dollars. Grand jury final report and county institutions visit. Marion county bar association met and passed resolutions on Dr Ritter’s death. Gov Matthews rumored to Baltimore and Washington for Jumps collector post. Pennsylvanian road judgment 4700 dollars against H E Corydon. Supreme court reversed two judgments including Wilson 7000 dollars against I D W. World’s fair art embroideries exhibit to open March 23 at 695 N Alabama with 50 cent admission. Friends seek release for Ida Marsh jailed for shooting Barney McCoy. health failing. Richard Williams fined 100 dollars for loitering, later jailed 39 days for grand larceny, released, then reoffended. A Missouri bride impersonation in Bates House lobby. Dr E S L Patterson promoting Empire whisky cure system with central lab in Indianapolis. Experimental station reported with flattering results.
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Nationalist Club
Court House
Jones
Fourteenth
Seventeenth-sts
Board of Public Works
William. H. Neff
Robert Neff
U.S
McDonald Will
Hamilton County Court
Supreme Court
Board of Managers of the
Industria Union
Builders’ Exchange
Nancy Sarah Rabb
Taz Sun
Mia. Euler
Spencer
Indiana Brewers’ Association
Fates House
Indianapolis Brewers’and Agencies
Indianapolis Brewers’ and Beer Agents’ Association
Elvin Carl
Albert Lieber
Virginia Hertz
George Hortz
Harper
Horta
Itill
Hartz
Hortz
M. J. Groves
Groves
Wm. B. Fletcher
G. C. Smythe
Greencaste
Taylor
Foehr-Griffiths
Poehr
Meridianst
Union Station
Griffiths
Foehr
Hoehr
Sidney Dryer
Franklin Wilson
Real
Colbert
Foster
Comanche County
Texas
A. J. Caffey
Caffey
Chris Summerlad
Marion ‘County
Lida May
Lida
H.B. Hill
Twelfth St
Marion County Bar Association
Circuit Court
Ritter
State House
H. E. Corydon
J. D. Wilson
Indiana
Alabama St
Ida Marsh
Barney McCoy
Richard Williams
Eadi
FIGHTING LIKE SIN The Bonturas Revolt Continues
A Santa Barbara Honduras cable reports Policerpo Bonilla with 1000 revolutionists encamped at Tatingia near entrenched Gen Vasquez forces. Gen Gonilla holds a strong position as Vasquez’s 3000-strong siege army reportedly surrounds them. A suspected Bonilla attempt to break through sparked a hot skirmish with unknown casualties. Gen Rosends Aguero awaits detailed word.
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New York
Santa Barbara
Honduran
Policerpo Bonilla
Tatingia
Vasquez
Gonilla
Vasquez Ia
Bonilla
Rosends Aguero
Ten Passengers Injured In Train Collision Near Lackawaxen
East-bound train No. 12 collided with No. 10 at Lackawaxen twenty miles west of Port Jervis. The rear Pullman sleeper was demolished and ten passengers in the coach were injured and scalded, some severely. The other cars were undamaged. A special train with physicians rushed the injured to the hospital.
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Port Jenkvis
Lackawaxen
Here
Death brings talk of temperance lecture ends in tragedy
Boston March 16 during an East Cambridge Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting at Trinity M E church Rev William Graham speaking on The temperance outlook collapsed and died on stage. Other notes report Marquis of Salisbury ill with influenza and Scottish Tanffshire election result showing Liberal vote counts. Mr Gladstone nearly recovered from illness and at home.
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Boston
East Cambridge Woman’a Christian Temperance Union
Trinity M.E. Church
East Cambridge
William Graham
First Reformed Church
Salisbury
Marquis of Salisbury
Tanffshire
Scotland
Robert William Duff
William Wedderburn
G. A. Grant
Duff
Barry
Gladstone
Hale
New rocketé stem Ai Hiner's day Columbia Day
The How 6 Brewing Company plans to launch a new product named Com ain on tap for the first time during Columbia Day festivities. Local details indicate a brewery event featuring a novelty rocket theme and a limited release.
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Ai Hiner
Columbia
How 6 Brewing Company
Green Wear Sparks St Patrick Parade In City
Irish civic groups plan a Friday St Patrick celebration with a street parade and meeting at Tomlinson hall led by John Rail as grand marshal assisted by D A Sweeney. The parade forms on N Tennessee and Tennessee streets, proceeds east and north through Washington and Ohio to Tomlinson hall for speeches by Mayor Sullivan, ex Gov Kern, Porter and clergy. Some unknowns advertised a party dance but Irish societies deny involvement.
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Tomlinson Hall
John Rail
D. A. Sweeney
Tennessee St
Washington
Tennessee
Sharp
Myers & Deary Band
Webber Zounves
Collier Cadete
Knights of Fasher Matthew
Knights of St. John
Sullivan
Union Band
Marion County
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Perth
Ohio
Delaware
Tomlinson Ball
John Kern
Porter
Frozen Bass Comeback At Indiana Water Plant
In Ricamonnp Indiana a water works basin ten feet wide froze solid trapping three bass under ice for months. A thaw revived one fish then others, and the trio now swim vigorously again after a long sleep in the transparent ice tomb.
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Ricamonnp
Ind
Revolting Revenge and Pirate Downfall Near Shehou China
San Francisco reports pirates near Shehou were wiped out after looting ships. Two pirates perished in a native counterattack, their hearts reportedly eaten by the avenging family. The tale follows gold, silver, and silk taken before the massacre. Also noted is Judge Ayers trying a case involving Peter Wagoner’s Indiana land split and a disputed share by Mrs Wagoner.
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San_ Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
Jicng Kong
Shehou
China
Andy and the Cadi at Police Court
The cadi opened Thursday session peevish and grew cranky and mad. Andy Burns was fined 1 and sent to the workhouse for 60 days for assaulting Chas DeWitt. Chas Burdick, 81, charged with coat theft, was arraigned. the cadi kept him in jail with a possible month more if the grand jury does not act.
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Andy
Cadi
Cragy
Andy Burns
Chas. DeWitt
Chas. Burdick
Conference on uniform quarantine rules for cholera prep
Washington March 16 a meeting of quarantine officers and the marine hospital service aimed to secure state and local cooperation in adopting uniform quarantine regulations for the coming summer. Health officials from several cities attended as officials prepared stringent measures to apply medical science against disease entry, to be promulgated after Secretary Carlisle endorsement.
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Washineton
Marine Hospital Service
Wyman
Carlisle
Train Collision Near Delano Injures Three Workers
A Pennsylvania engine derailed near Delano on Thursday morning when Lehigh Valley engine pulling several cars struck the disabled locomotive. Conductor Kieckner suffered a broken ankle, John Jenkine a broken arm and internal injuries after being thrown from a window, and Engineer Shuman had a broken arm. Local reports note the incident at the Hazleton region as workers shifted to manage the wreck. The piece also mentions a beer brand, Home Bre Company's latest brew, advertised as on tap.
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Hazleton
Pennsylvania
Delano
Lehigh Valley
Kieckner
Alce
John Jenkine
Cook
Shuman
Pensylvania
Two Fierce Fires Strike Parrenson Injuring Firemen
Two major fires in Parrenson New Jersey tied up Thursday morning with 20 firemen hurt and several others injured. A Turner society building in Tornhall caught fire with Mrs Miller and her husband nearly suffocated before rescue. The north wall collapsed trapping first responders and causing severe injuries. A tenement block nearby burned, tenants barely escaped. Isabella Muir, in night clothes, fell on icy pavement breaking her back and likely dying. Eight firemen suffered burns and fractures from debris as police officer Overbeck broke both legs and arms. Losses estimated at 75000 dollars with many listed seriously hurt including Capt. Cook and several engine and hose crews.
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Isabella Muir
Krine Overbeck
William Cook
Wm. Stannard
Bravx Blalkeley
John Laird
Dosepn Barton
Wirewan Brank George and
Henry Snider
Ill Fate Nearing End of Noted Irish Comedian
New Years to March 16 reports indicate William J Scanlan the famed Irish comedian may die within a week. confined at Bloomingdale asylum he has grown worse with attendants near to guard against self harm. his wife waits nearby as doctors warn of imminent death due to paresis, a fate shared by many in the theater world.
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Mason
Sun
Jacksop-place
John P. Franzal
John
Anderson
W. L. Tider
Steele
Wedngsday
Mr. Steele
Frenzel
Strall Br
Willaam J. Scanlan
Bloomingdale Asylum
Scanlan
Intargalg
Lynching and assault in Alabama and other brief items
Tom Bronson and an unidentified Black man were lynched at Munnis Hill, Morreouxny, following Bronson’s alleged assault on Mrs. Charles Senn. A second Black man, wanted for a similar crime elsewhere, was captured and executed. Also reports a full length statue of Ada Rehan for Montana’s fair may be canceled, and Blount with a state department aide arrive in Curacao amid Hawaii mission talks. In Greencastle, Ind, Mrs. Briscoe dies after a buggy accident when a horse ran wild.
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Morreouxny
Ala
Tomy Bronson
Munnis Hill
Bronson
Charles Senn
Brinson
New York
Misa Ada Rehan
Montana
Sculptor Park
Chicago
Gatire
Miss Regan
Quarantine after Tacoms Arrives with Smallpox on Board
The Northern Pacific steamship Tacoms arrived in Victoria British Columbia on Wednesday with three cages of smallpox aboard among Chinese passengers. The vessel was placed under quarantine and the yellow flag was flown to indicate the outbreak.
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Victoria
B.C
Northern Pacific
Tacoms
Washington Topics Highlight Mixed Washington News
A. D. Raub, brother-in-law of Senator Voorhees, is in Washington not pursuing office. Secretary of Agriculture Micrton dismissed 60 department heads, promising a businesslike overhaul. Editor Christy of the Indianapolis World plans to run for recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia, explaining protests over the appointment.
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A. D. Raub
Voorhees
Washington
Micrton
Christy
Indianapolis World
District of Columbia
Local Brewery Brand Named Columter in Bottling Notice
Fragmentary OCR shows branding language from a brewing company. Mentions bottled by J. Bos and a phone line. Unclear product names due to garbled text.
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Wiener Pisano Hohemian
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