Scandal on the Majestic Ends Without Duel
European arrivals James Coleman Drayton and Hallett Alsop Borrowe sparked a press frenzy over a duel threat after Borrowe's alleged affair with Mrs. Drayton. They met in New York aboard the Majestic with no bloodshed or statements, as both parties denied disclosure and departed quietly after baggage checks.
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New Yor
James Coleman Drayton
Hallet Alsop Borrowe
Europe
England
New York
Borrowe
Drayton
France
Majestic
Continents
Nyway
Mr. Slallet Alsop
Hallett Borrowe
Paya
Vicious Mule Kills Fireman in Shenandoah
Shenandoah, Pa March 24 John Beck fireman killed in a freak accident after attempting to mount a mule. Harness entanglement ensued as the animal dragged him through streets, delivering a fatal kick and leaving his body severely mutilated. In another item, Horse Dick Edwards dies at Eclipse stock farm aged 43 after a storied turf career.
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Shenandoah
John Beck
Beck
Qld
Hostyn
L. I
Dick, Edwards
Eclipse Stock Farm
Igeho
Acti
Nominations Named for Indiana Judges by President Harrison
President Harrison sent to the senate nominations for Stanton J. Peelle of Indianapolis to be judge of the court of claims and John H. Baker of Goshen to be judge of the United States district court of Indiana. Baker replaces Judge Woods on the district court bench. Peelle serves in Washington at the Court of Claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peelle
Court of Claims
Baker
Woods
District Court
Wasttixeton
Harrison
Senate
Stanton J. Peelle
Indianapolis
John H. Baker
Goshen
Ind
United States District Court of
Indiana
United States Circuit Court
Congress
E. B. Martindale
Peele
Washington
Death of John Frietzsche in Decatur with bullet wound
The body of John Frietzsche, 27, arrived from New Decatur Alabama after being found dead there last Sunday. Local reports doubted suicide due to a bullet hole and authorities await details while the body, three days on the road, arrived in poor condition for burial by D Kregelo and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frietzsche
New Decatur
Ala
Frietzsche
Ohio St
Crawford
D. Kregelo & Son
Expensive Cigars Given to Chicago Aldermen Alleged
Grand jury hearing links New York scale maker Joseph Chatillon & Co. to corrupt gifts to aldermen. A butcher named Zimmer showed a Chaillion letter describing cigar boxes, each purportedly containing a $500 bill, tied to a repealed ordinance on spring scales in groceries.
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Chicago
Chriaco
New York
Joseph Chatillon &Co
Zimmer
Chatillion
Chatillon
Indianapolis Notes and Notices From a Local Ledger
A digest of city items includes rent reminders, a special committee to secure a new city hall, plans for Fall Creek club house near the fair grounds next month, and bail for Jim Johnson in a West Indianapolis prize fight case. Also: James Lane Allen spoke to Contemporary club on Literature of the new south. league contracts and player moves. arrests and releases. marriage licenses. a long-standing Backus and Black dispute. local court actions. and assorted notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Jack Christian
Fall Creek
Fair Grounds
Jim Johnson
Muncie
Cox
James Lane Allen
New South
Myr. Allen
Williams
Arthur Sunday
Omaha
Sherbeck
Nagle
Stockwell
Milwaukee
Henry
Greig
Paul Cook
Dell Darling
Charles Bigelow
Bigelow
Attorney Pickens
Buskirk
Brrams
Joseph
Anna Donahue
Edward
Laura Hinsley
Albert
Ida Smith
Jas
Mrs. Blanvelt
M. Bb
Minnie Yairchill
Frank
Georgia Brown
Dratina
W. H. Robinson
Alabama St
J. Q. Tobine
Ruckle St
Webb Jay
Lizzie Reagan
John J. Shaffer
Cora Z. Hubbard
Jacob Maag
Mary E. Somnerlad
W.A. Nash
C H. Black
Harper
Jasper Cleary
Backus& Black
Justice’s
Black
Cleary
Backus
Traiwurer
Street Car Strike Threatens Friction With Brotherhood
The street car union accuses Frenzel of breaking key agreements and threatens renewed trouble. Driver Matthew Scully was discharged without a hearing, violating terms that require hearings for discharges. The dispute covers pay for extra men, cab assignments, and a halted reinstatement deal with dynamo man Coffin. A formal discussion on the crisis may occur soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenzel
Matthew Scully
Shelby St. Barn
Wm. Coffin
Eleven Dead in Amsterdam Building Explosion and Fire
A March 24 report describes a devastating explosion and fire in Amsterdam. Eleven people died, eight from the same family, and several others were injured or missing as rescuers remove charred bodies. The blast shattered windows, stopped clocks, and scorched nearby premises including a benzine stock drug shop and a confectionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Sherman backs Harrison for president in interview
In an interview on Wednesday evening Senator Sherman endorsed Harrison as the Republican pick for the presidency and predicted his nomination. He claimed New York opposed Harrison in convention over a mistaken belief Sherman had Hayes remove Arthur as collector of the port of New York. Sherman also hinted at Hill overexerting himself in the nomination race.
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John II
Bell
Wasureton
Sherman
Harrison
New York
Hayes
Arthur
Gen. Sherman
Hill
Counterfeiting Charge Faces Marion Man on Bond
Albert Gray of Marion was brought before Marshal Dunlap on a counterfeiting accusation. Previously jailed in 1884 for raising treasury notes, Gray allegedly produced counterfeit coin this time. Detectives recovered 16 in his house. Commissioner Van Buren noted the catching of cold in a cyclone as Gray was bound over on 500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gray
Marion
Marshal Dunlap
Treasury
van Buren
Gray
France Refuses Apology Over Auteuil Race Track Arrest
Paris March 24 M Ribot minister of foreign affairs informs Lord Dufferin that France will not offer apology or reparations for the arrest of two Englishmen at the Auteuil race track on suspicion of theft The note says the matter was thoroughly investigated and police were not to blame for the arrest Weather notes forecast warmer and fair for Indiana with details for Indianapolis and vicinity over the next 86 hours ending March 25 8 p.m. and predictions of rain Thursday through Friday.
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Paris
M. Ribot
Lord Dufferin
Auteuil
Indiana
Indianapolis
Admiral Hothams Flagship Heads to North Pacific
Rear Admiral Hotham has orders to protect Canadian sealers if no deal with the United States is reached. Lord Salisbury wavered but a strong British fleet is to marshal at Esquimalt for potential demonstrations against the U.S. in Pacific waters.
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Loupon
Admiral Gotham
Pacific Squadron
United States
Lord Salisbury
Hotham
North Pacife
Esqimoult
U.S
Rolling Pin Duel at Griffiths Restaurant Sparks Police Court
A Thursday morning fight at Griffiths Restaurant on Collinoli Street left Claudean Downing unconscious after a rolling pin strike and a head wound. Rosa Nichols, the other involved, was released, while Downing was fined with costs after police court appearance. Downing, noted for a prior prize fight, arrived with a muscular build and a vivid head wound.
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Griffith’s
Claudean Downing
Rosa Nichols
Claudean
Miss Nichols
Joe Richardson
Miss Downing
Nichols
Patsy McMann
Sim Coy
Panic as boiler explodes at Harold's steam laundry
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on Wednesday afternoon the boiler in Harold's steam laundry exploded causing a panic among second story workers. Two Owen sisters jumped from windows to the street. one escaped unhurt while the other was severely injured by falling on the stone pavement. The engine room suffered heavy damage but the rest of the building remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Harold
Owen
Market Nervous Over Behring Sea Dispute War Talk
New York March 24 The market opened Thursday with nervous trading amid rumors and theories about the Behring Sea dispute and a war-like message reportedly from the president. Bulls and bears debated the potential impact should war loom with England.
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Uncle Sam
England
New York
Wall St
Bears
Emperor accepts resignation of Count Zedlitz Trutzschler
The emperor has accepted the resignation of Count Zedlitz Trutzschler as minister of ecclesiastical affairs and writes him friendly, hoping he remains ready to serve the state. The emperor’s health is reported improved after rest and retirement at Haberstock. doctors predict full recovery within days. The text also notes a prompt action by McGilliard & on state retorts insurance.
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Beerii
Zedlitz Trutzschler
Haberstock
The Great Rate Wars and the Whirlwind Train
Col Hicklin recalls historic railroad rate cut battles among Big Four Bee Line and Panhandle to New York with fares dropping to 1 and 2.50, sparking a fast train war that left passengers seasick and a depot restaurant scene in Chicago Elkhart and Toledo.
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Hicklin
Bie Four
Indianapolis
Here
New York
Big Four
New York City
Los Angeles
Cal
St. Louis
Cleveland
St. L
Vandalia
Monon
Chicago
Ohio River Association
Indiana
Col. Hicklin
Petroleum V. Nasby
Toledo
Michigan Southern
Englewood
Elkhart
Redman
Count Bender
Phebe W Couzins testifies on world fair expenses
Phebe W. Couzins testified before the House committee on appropriations on alleged illegal expenditures by the Board of reference and control of the world fair. She alleged usurpation by J. W. St Clair and E. F. Martindale and said a conspiracy formed to depose her for refusing to sign vouchers. Judge Martindale dismissed her claims as unfounded health issues and slander. The silver debate continued with free coinage support, and a senate bill set postal salaries and naval district delivery terms.
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Washington
Phebe W. Couzins
House Committee On Appropriations
Board of Reference and Control
Board of
Lady Managers
J. W. St. Clair
West Virginia
EF. B. Martindale
Indiana
Potter Pahner
Martindale
Sun
Phat
Commission
St. Clair
Logan
McDonald will case attorneys win court bid for exam
In circuit court at 9 oclock Thursday morning Judge Brown denied the motion to vacate a prior order for a preliminary examination under oath of Josephine McDonald. Attorneys Fishback Harris sought a bill of exceptions and the examination was set for 2 oclock with reporters and Mrs Fishback allowed to attend after a heated exchange with Winter. The examination proceeded at 3 30.
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Harris
Fishback
West Indian Steamer Founders After Crew Mutiny
The West Indian, sailing from San Francisco, ran aground near Acajusta after Capt. Scott used armed force to expel non union crew and lock sailors in irons. Sailors refused to work, were jailed, and the ship later wrecked with about half its cargo lost.
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Hia Craw
San Francisco
Acajusta
Scott
Seamen’s Union
Rail wreck injures seventeen in Ohio Mississippi crash
An Ohio and Mississippi passenger train collided with a freight train on Illinois Central tracks near Indianapolis. Seventeen people were injured but none fatally, including A. H. Moore of Indianapolis. Also noted is plans for the Indianapolis baseball club's season at the M. C. A. grounds with potential exhibitional games against Louisville.
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Indianapolis
Ovix
Ohio & Mississippi
Linois Central
A.H. Moore
Count Botho Von Baienburg named president of Prussian ministry
The Prussian ministry has a new president as Count Botho Von Baienburg accepted the post after Caprivi resigned. The Kaiser delayed filling the office hoping Caprivi would stay, but Caprivi remained inflexible. No minister of public instruction named yet from three candidates to be submitted. In Shelbyville Indiana Copal Hamilton, about 60, suffered paralysis at his banking house and was carried home for care. He is the county's wealthiest resident.
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McKinley
Henry B. Paine
the Sun
J. Beruix
Count Botho von Baienburg
Caprivi
Tis
Shelbyville
Ind
Copal Hamilton
Shanklin
Evansville Courier
James St. Shields Club
Masonic Hall
Isaac Pusey Gray
Gov. Gray
Indiana
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Court House
John G. Shanklin
Gray
Poison Plot Uncovered by Paris Dynamite Inquiry
A 2 March news report says police investigated dynamite outrages and exposed anarchists ready to use poison to remove opponents. Three poisoners were arrested on Wednesday, and a lodge search found a known toxic substance sent to the mist for analysis.
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Oe Heen
Deseddebats
Editor Shanklin Endorses Cleveland at Indiana Meeting
Evansville editor Shanklin attacked the idea of Indiana backing Gov Gray, asserting Democrats favor Grover Cleveland. He claimed Indiana cannot influence the national convention and urged supporting Cleveland while noting Gray’s strong local following. Democrats debated the speech outside the courthouse.
Who Hitled Quinlan Police Court Case Develops
The preliminary examination of James Wise for the murder of Ed Quinlan occurred Wednesday afternoon as the prosecution asserts Wise fired the fatal shot. Norton and McFee defended Wise while witnesses testified six to eight shots were fired, with flashes generally heavenward except for one shot. The case proceeds with further investigation expected to span days.
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James Wise
Ed. Quinlan
Denry Spaan
Ail Norton & McFee
Wise
Quinlan
Amusements notes on Civil War prison life and Burns recital
The article describes a stage portrayal of prison life in the Civil War with John Stoll of Indianapolis and Col. T. J. Sharp recounting escape attempts at Andersonville and Libby. It mentions a Plymouth church Burns recital by C. S. Warburton and the engagement of Agnes Huntington in Paul Jones at the Grand, with ticket demand noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
John Stoll
Indianapolis
Col
T. J. Sharp
Andersonville
Col. Streigh
Libby
Stockade
Burns
Plymouth
Agnes Huntington
Paul Jones
Phelps & Co. Advertisement Noted in Local Columns
Fragmentary copy mentions the firm Phelps & Co. of New Abang with a large hose ad. The text is garbled but signals a local business notice or classified ad in the column mix. Names and places are partially readable, indicating an 19th or early 20th century retail notice context.
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Phelps Bros
Fibpeas Phelps & Co
New Abang
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