Strawtown’s near-miss capital past and Indian fort relic
The Strawtown hamlet, seven miles northeast of Noblesville, is recalled as once a near capital site with rich frontier history. It highlights Strawtown’s near glory, a legacy of hopes, a hard-drinking era, and an old Indian fort and burial ground now housed in local memory and the state museum.
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Strawtown
Indianapolis
Mathre
Hamilton County
Indianapolia
Fall Creek
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Shiel
Real Deat
Rhody
Richmond
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North West
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Stravytown
Straw
Strawbridge
Fn Parker
Rer
Fortig & Sepulchral
Fire Threatens Honey Brook Coal Mine Collapse
Honey Brook Pennsylvania, March 18. The Lehigh and Wilkesbarre coal mine near the town is on fire again. Surface heat dries water instantly. massive coal property is at risk. Slopes collapsed, timber supports failed, and the mine remains inaccessible. The village over the mine is menaced by earth collapse and gas dangers. Citizens live in fear of disaster.
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Honey Brook
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Controlling Interest in Indianapolis Brewing Co Owned Locally
A London cablegram reports Peter Lieber owner of three fourths of the Indianapolis Brewing Company stock, giving him control of the firm. The move reinforces a locally run enterprise, keeping profits within Indianapolis and benefiting the city after earlier brewery plant purchases by English investors.
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Indianapolis Brewing Company
London
Eatare
Peter Lieber
Albert Lieber
Indianapolis
Five Lives Lost In Isle Of Dumbray Lighthouse Tragedy
Five lives reported lost at Millport Isle of Dumbray after keeper Wallace and his four children sailed in a small boat to the town. The boat capsized and all aboard drowned before help could reach them. Nearby, residents discuss the tragedy and ongoing relief efforts.
WAILING WIRLS AND WORLD EVENTS IN BRIEF
Foreign trade shifts from gold to silver as shipments rise abroad. French statesman Jules F C Ferry dies at 61 in Colorado Springs after a hotel fire. In politics Ottawa votes down McCarthy tariff reform 116 to 64. Baron Schroeder’s Hampshire jewels burgled for £15000. Reichstag backs army bill, Caprivi a retreat. St Patrick’s Day parades in New York with mayor and ex mayor present. Aliasite Ingurante Qo of Indianapolis appears in random clan of notices.
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Jules F.C. Ferry
Alamo Hotel
Colorado Springs
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
St. Patrick
Ottawa
Ont
House
McCarthy
Baron Schroeder
Chashire
Eng
Reichstag Committee
Caprivi
New York
Gilzey
Grant
Abingdon dies from pneumonia before Corbett bout
New Orleans March 18 Squire Abingdon George A Baird backer of Charley Mitchell for the Corbett fight died of pneumonia after a cold caught at Fitzsimmons Hall fight. His death may delay or cancel the Mitchell Corbett match though Mitchell said he will still fight.
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New Orleans
Mitchell
Corbett
Squire
Abingdon
Charley Mitchell
Corbatt
Fitzsimmons-Hall
Tie
Hall
Nquire
George A. Baird
St. Charles Hotel
England
Corgea
New York
Gedney
Thenquire
Funeral of Ferry and France’s mourning leader
Paris marks the funeral of William Jules Ferry. A state funeral is proposed. Remains to be interred at Foucharvot per his will. President Carnot and republicans honor Ferry as a patriot and opponent of lobbyists.
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AIM Parlaia
Jules Ferry
Atate
Foucharvot
Carnot
MM. Jerry
Republic
France
Distress Among 18000 Camped at Kansas Border
Ankansas City March 16 reports widespread distress among about 18,000 would-be settlers encamped along the Kansas border waiting for the war to rush to the Cherokee lands. Delays in opening the strip spark impatience and threats. spring planting time is near, leases may rise, and exposure to hardship grows as residents live in sod, shanties, and wagons while merchants reap profits selling supplies.
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Ankansas City
Kas
Kansas
Marriage Breaks Stoke: Local Judge Grants Several Divorces
In Judge Harper's court Mamie Dean won a divorce from Matthew. she sought child custody and support while he cited cancer on his nose. The court ordered $2.50 weekly, which she deemed insufficient. Separate cases before Judge Taylor saw Mrs. Roberts granted a divorce after seven years of marriage and a lack of purchases, contrasted by other separations for failure to provide and significant time apart.
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Mamie Dean
Matthew
Dean
Twas
Ltis
Wm. Roberts
Roberta
Indianapolis
Taylor
Hamilton County
Bartholomew
Cora B. Stanford
Federick
Tichiel
Indiana Republicans seek new state chairman and secretary
The Republican State Central Committee faces a rushed search for a chairman and secretary as terms expire. Senator AL Wishard is eyed for secretary, while younger members push C. C. Shirley of Kolomo as a potential chair, with other contenders including Major Homan and Judge Faulkner among a wide field.
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AL Wishard
Messrs. Steele
Nebeker
Indiana
Campaigen
U.S
Ensley
Tue Son
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Gowdy
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Harrison
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Shirley
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Dunville
George McCollough
Muncie
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Terra Haute
Hoster Landis
Dalphi Journal
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Lafayette Courier
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New Castle
Secretary Carlisle Renews Non Consultation Policy
A Washington report says Secretary Carlisle will not consult labor organizations or any group about appointments. A New York labor leader sought a hearing for his group, but Carlisle said individuals only and will treat all as American citizens. Reports place interests of editors, editors and multiple politicians in play for various posts. Gov. Matthews left Washington for Baltimore, while Shanklin fumed over a recent split in favors and Indiana reps push for posts for friends.
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Washington
Carlisle
Matthews
Baltimore
Shanklin
Cleveland
Reading Railroad Hiring Machinists as Strike Looms
In Pottaville on March 15 the Reading railroad began luring machinists and engineers at several dispatching points nearby with orders to remain ready to move to the New York and New England system on short notice. A strike by employees on that line is anticipated at any moment.
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Pottaville
Tan Reading Railroad Company
New York & New England
Local court fines and continuances tallied in petty cases
James Goddard was fined $3 by the cadi for throwing stones at Linders galom on Clifford avenue. James Jackson sought a continuance on charges of stealing a dozen fine dressed chickens, granted until March 21. George Myers for aggravated battery against John Ludlow, continued to March 22 amid disputed accounts. Ludlow alleges a premeditated hatchet threat. Myers counters Ludlow advanced first. Tim Ferriter, a troubled youth, fined $1 and sent to the workhouse for 130 days for assaulting a restaurant landlady on Washington street after attempting to flee without paying. William Hammond sues Indianapolis Gas Company in superior court seeking $1,000 and relief after alleged failure to drill. company offered $200 yearly for ground but no well sunk.
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Cadi
Linder
James Jackson
George Myers
John Ludlow
Ludow
Myers
Ludlow
Tim Ferriter
I. Washington St
Tim
William Hammond
Hamilton County
Indianapolis Gas Company
Hammond
Bick headache fields to Beecham's PIUs
Fragmented OCR text mentions Beecham’s products and PIUs with unclear context. No coherent event, entities, or dates emerge to form a full news item. Summary reflects the fragmentary nature and lacks verifiable details.
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Beecham
S Pius
A Crack Ball Club Represents Indianapolis This Season
A hustling group of young players forms an independent baseball club in Indianapolis. Known as the Club, it will not join any league and players are unpaid, relying entirely on gate receipts. The lineup features top local talent hoping to attract strong backing from admirers.
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Indianapolis
Grand Avenues
Lanham to Remodel East Side Place for Club Rendezvous
Oliver N Lanham, owner of the local club's welfare, buys Sim Coy's former east side property to remodel as a premier rendezvous with strong streetcar service and police detail to ensure orderly attendance. Fred Schaub, Indianapolis native, will handle catching duties backed by 24 year old Schaubig, 5 10 and 172 3 pounds, who previously showed his catching skill with Marion, Appleton, and Mobile clubs. Jess Donovan will lead pitching duties at age 21 and weighs...
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Fred, Sciaub
Oliver N. Lanham
Sim Coy
Fred Schaub
Indianapolis
Schaubig
Marion
Ind
Appleton, Mich
Mobile
Ads
Jess Donovan
Welzhs
Jeel Donovan Emerges as Promising Local Pitcher
Jeel Donovan a 170 pound right handed pitcher stands five feet eleven inches tall and has never played professionally. Last season he played for the local club that won the city pennant showing he is a strong pitcher and ready for higher level play.
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Jeel Donovan
Mr. Donovan
Fatal Train Fight Nets Sheriff and Suspect Capture
In Jellico Tennessee on Saturday morning Sheriff John Burnet of Campbell County was shot and killed on an outgoing train. Deputy John Dail was wounded and may die. The Smith brothers aided a prison break, boarding the train as desperadoes fought. One robber was killed in the clash. Separately Secretary Carlisle halted Hog Island quarantine purchase near Washington over Senator Gorman s concerns about cholera spreading to nearby villages.
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Jellico
Tenn
John Burnet
Campbell County
John Dail
White
Jerry
John Smith
Smith
Hog Island
Washineton
Carlisle
Chesapeake Bay
Gorman
Fragmented 19th Century Furnishings Listing
Fragmentary OCR lists items and addresses for furniture and bedding shipments. Mentions terms like mattresses and various crafts or trades, with unclear spellings and stray place names.
Hustler Harry May Be City Clerk Candidate
As Richmonds enter the field for city offices the Democratic race tightens with Harry Springsteen favored for city clerk. Henry R Springsteen, a five year file clerk under County Clerk Wilson, publicly seeks the nomination amid a hopeful, hustling young Democratic base. Patrick Gorman weighs a run but fears upsetting his mayoral boss if Sullivan is renominated. Sam Perrott is also mentioned as a possible contender, though he laughs at the idea.
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Ecity
Richmonds
Harry Springsteent
Henry R. Springsteen
Harry” Springsteen
Wilson
Patrick Gorman
Sullivan
Sam Perrott
Sam
McDonald will case rehearing arguments heard in Nossysvinth
In Nossysvinth Indiana on March 14 the McDonald will case saw defense attorney Harris speak for a rehearing with Winter and Cropsey for plaintiffs and Judge Stephenson noting a 1:30 pm start. The proceedings may extend days with a decision unlikely Saturday. Meanwhile Phi Delta Theta held a provincial convention in Greencastle on March 16 granting Purdue a charter.
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Merch
Dey
McDonald Will
Attorsey Harris
Mecra
Winter and Cropsey
Stephenson
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Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Purdue
Salisbury Leader Recovering From Influenza
Lonxpox March 18 Lord Salisbury is rapidly recovering from the influenza that recently attacked him and will be able to be out next week.
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Lonxpox
Lord Salisbury
Santineton water works incorporation Saturday
The Santineton water works was incorporated Saturday with capital stock of 225000. Marion club held a reception in Wrights hall last night, March 21. Burglars entered Leo Hirths place at 1020 W Washington St Friday, stealing cheese meat three gallons whisky and an overcoat. Miss Schmidt won a $4000 judgment on Moron road for injuries when a horse spooked by one of his engines. supreme court reversed. Charles Burdick, 80, arraigned in criminal court Saturday for stealing a plush cloak from Anna Weass, pleaded not guilty. He claimed to be a stranger from New York, son-in-law to a relative, wandered until Indianapolis. He expects a home at the poor farm.
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Moron Road
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Anna Weass
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Indianapolis
New York
A Boy's Great Deed Stamps Out a Mass of Explosive Material
Rome March 18. A boy at Palace Altieri spotted a burning fuse in a mass of what looked like mortar. He stamped it out and alerted police. The object turned out to be a dynamite bomb encased in plaster. Gendarmes soon found it, and arrests of anarchists followed as authorities warn of further attempts to cause explosions in Rome.
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Palazo Altieri
Guardia Nobili
Paris
Ada Posed Statue of Justice Completed in Chicago
The famous statue of Justice for Ada Rehan was completed Saturday at the American Bronze Company in Rand Crossing. The four foot six inch statue required 1800 pounds of silver, half from Omaha and half from South Chicago Smelting. Silver melted at 5 30 am and poured four hours later, with F Jd Y Skit leading the mining department of the Columbian exposition assisting J Derchen in charge. Plaster molds, made of top French plaster, required six weeks to construct before removal at 3 pm.
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Justice
Chicago
Ada. Rehan
American Bronze Company
Rand Crossing
Omaha
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F. Jd. Y
J. Derchen
Ex-Premier Crises Tangle in Panama Payments Scandal
In Tanis on March 15 the liquidator of Baron Reinach's estate told the chamber of deputies investigation committee that a document belonging to the baron lists Panama payments including a 50,000 franc sum alleged to have gone to Signor Crispi. The claim has sparked great sensation.
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Paasia
Tanis
le Kappel
Baron Reinach
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Crispi
Italy
Gas Explosion Destroys Home. Family Narrowly Escapes
A natural gas explosion Saturday morning damaged the fine residence of Re. TU Kuhn, with the family in the upper story barely escaping. Loss estimated at $2,000. Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity through March 19 calls for warmer conditions, fair Saturday night and fair Sunday.
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Re. TU. Kuhn
Grann-Champion Corbett in Gentlzaak act and billiards show
Grann Champion Corbett appears in Gentlzaak at the Grand with strong drawing power and crowd appeal. He performs well in Gentleman Jack though not a literary triumph, drawing big crowds and lively response in Denison, with next week featuring Chinatown at the Grand and Russell’s Cameo company.
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the Grand
Denison
Jack
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