Widespread cyclone tragedy hits Mississippi Valley
Thunderous cyclone devastates north Louisiana and southern Arkansas with a half mile wide path. At Shaw's station Bliss Miss a family of nine perishes, Drury Sumrel and others crushed. Cleveland Miss loses stores and a school. Death toll rises past 18 by Friday night. hundreds injured. Names include Richard Heard and Thomas Heard. Tunica reports twenty one children severely hurt. Distress lingers as reports filter in from affected communities.
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Aluxrat
Tenn
Louisiana
Arkansas
Shaw's Station
Bliss
Drury Sumrel
Shaw's
Cleveland
Miss
Kelley
Misa
Richard Heard
Shubuta
Migs
Tit Prince
Ellerville
Drury Samrel
Shaw‘s Station
Thomas Heard
Adoo
Lamont Nears Exit From War Department
March 25 report from Philadelphia says Secretary of War Lamont is seriously ailing and may soon take a leave of absence. His health has deteriorated amid relentless pressure from office seekers at the capital since inauguration day.
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Dan Lamont
Man Yora
Philadelphia
Lamont
War Department
Capitol
Carlisle Suspends Two Deputies Over Chinese Exclusion
Secretary Carlisle suspended Deputy Inspectors Cornell and Armstrong of Portland on a charge of violating the Chinese exclusion law. Inspector Coblentz alleges they admitted 67 Chinese coolies from the Haytien public at midnight last Thursday. The Chinese will be captured and deported to China.
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Carlisle
Cornell and Armstrong
Portland
Ore
Coblentz
Haytienepublic
China
Names of applicants for plumbing inspector listed
The city files show written applications for the plumbing inspector job from Henry Smith J W Bennett Henry Hudson J C Dunn Henry Bracey and Walter Ramaey. The directory under Plumbers would also reveal further names if available.
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Henry ‘Smith
J. W. Bennett
Henry Hudson
J. C. Dunn
Henry Bracey
Walter Ramaey
Barge Equator Lost in Gale Near Fenwick Island
The barge Equator en route from Norfolk to Philadelphia with railroad cars on board broke up in a furious gale 15 miles east of Fenwick's Island. All hands were lost. No names of survivors or wreckage reports have been received.
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BexawaRnn Bruanwater
Cal
Equator
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Fenwick’s Island
Parthakara
Fragmented Text Reflects On Facial Hair And Power
The excerpt muses on political figures and appearance, noting beards and clean shaven chins as signals of authority. It references various men and the social judgments tied to their facial hair and public roles.
DOG DAYS BENCH SHOW TO OPEN AT TOMLINSON HALL
Entries pour in for the Ilindio kennel club bench show starting Monday at Tomlinson hall. Old Bluch the police exhibit, King Lud’s odd look, and Mrs. Cleveland’s dachshunds draw interest. admission to charity groups Tuesday afternoon.
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Ilindio Kennel Club
Tomlinson Hall
New York
Ning Sun
Indianapolis
Quigly
American Kennel Club
Lud
Sub Rosa Scrap Promises Local Boxing Pageantry
In a downtown room near the Grand hotel two colored men, rivals for years, fought a hammer and tongs bout observed by a small audience of hotel staff. The match ended in a knockout with a $5 purse, and witnesses urged silence to avoid tainting the venue and attracting jurors.
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Cox
Grand Hotel
Lux
Three Convicts Escape as Guard Leaves Door Open
In Columus Ohio on March 26 three inmates escaped from the insane department by scaling the wall while a guard was away to report to the warden. Escapees are Joseph Stafford ten years for burglary William Graham four years for burglary and Harry Bremer five years for larceny. A separate note mentions a custody dispute over a daughter with Justice Daniels directing court action for custody.
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CoLumus
Insane Department of the Penitentiary
Walla
Jos. Stafford
Wr. Graham
Harry Bremer
Thomas Slava
Bloomington
Alice Miay Wiliams
Indley
Mra
Meedinsey
Madison-st
Beochwood-st. Hays
Editor Eliot F Shepard Dies After Ether Anesthesia
New York editor and proprietor Eliot F Shepard died Friday after ether administration during a planned operation for bladder stones. He led the Mail and Express, founded New York Bar Association, and organized 50,000 volunteers in the Civil War. He was a Presbyterian with a taste for publicity and public disputes over prohibition and the World’s Fair. Funeral plans and details about his death inquiry were reported, with neighbors and club members expressing sympathy.
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New York
Eiliot Fitch Shepard
Fiftty-second-st
University of the City of
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Shepard
Vanderbilt Mansion
Eliot F. Shepard
Col. Shepard
Fith-ave
Presbyterian Church
John Hall
Chauncey . M. Capaw
Valon League Club
Schultse
McBurney
Col. Shepera
Union League
Anarchists Denounce Comrade in Court Scene
Paris. March 20. BMeyrules and Chapouloit, sentenced to life in prison, were found guilty of murdering fellow anarchist Bisson whom they suspected as a police spy. A secret meeting ordered his execution. In court, chief witness Hugot faced a dramatic denial as Chapouliot blasted him for testifying, fearing vengeance from other anarchists.
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Paris
Bmeyrules
Chapouloit
Bisson
Dennis Canal
Cour
A Horrible Death in Loxa Branca
The seven year old daughter of John Maher died from severe burns after a kettle spill on the stove. Mrs Maher was badly burned while trying to extinguish the flames. Treated at Pitts Duetore Taio Beochain's.
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Loxa Branca
John Maher
Sullivan Faces Rival Moves as City Race Heats Up
Local politics churn as Col Dow ning and Frenzel scheme to push Sullivan from Mayoral race faces opposition. Adversaries doubt Dow ning’s grasp of party dynamics while others like Norton Croppy Craggey and young Republicans weigh new candidates. Frenzel’s past clashes linger as party factions maneuver toward the nominating convention.
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Sullivan
Frenzel
John DP
Col. M. S. Downing
Freazel
Col. Downing
Galcon
Sim
Downing
Sulliven
Dhieres Norton
Jim” Cropeey
Craggey
Caleb Denny
Denny
Fred. Rash
Preston “Trugler
Damages From Flood Sweep Dam Under Construction
In Senrinun Arizona on March 23 a torrent carried away much of a dam under construction for the Gilie canal company. The flood swept timber cattle and other property downstream with no reported casualties though several houses were demolished and many people feared lost. A busy scene followed as court actions and domestic separations were noted among residents.
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Senrinun
Ariz
Gilie Canal Company
Effigies Stir Public Outrage Over Local Scandal
Sumitt New Jersey March 25 Effigies of a man and a woman hanging from a telegraph pole in front of the First Presbyterian church drew neighbors and officials Saturday as anger over a town scandal grew The skull and crossbones on both figures bear the initials W L and the words Interment at 2 a m The female effigy resembles the target of the affair and carries a placard about sacrificing something dear to her heart Officials fear the display could provoke violence toward the couple
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Sumitt
N.J
First Presbyterian Church
Morrisave
Mainst
Springfield
W. L
New Orleans Street Railway Strike and Tailors Lock-out
Report from New Orleans on March 25 describes a stubborn Electric railway strike with police guarding routes. Several cars damaged or wrecked, no serious injuries. A separate note from New York outlines a general lockout of garment workers, risking 5 000 tailors and 400 cutters. In Indiana a five year old boy is fatally injured by a runaway horse.
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New Orleans
New Oaleans
Electric Railroad Company
Lee Circle
Dbaroment
KN York
Clothing Manufacturers Association
United Garment Workers
Federation of Labor
Comedians Shine at Grand in A Society Farce and Sights
Ragged humor fills the Grand stage as Hy's-Herr Topkermann's troupe performs A Society Fad with Dan Daly introducing witty features. Willis Sweatman leads in a memorable negro impersonation while Amelia Glover and others respond to calls. The show is bright, clean, and ends with Saturday matinee and evening performances. Upcoming: Paul Kanvar at English's and more vaudeville acts at Park Theater.
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Good House
Rusgel
Dan Daly
Indianapolis
Willis Sweatman
Amelia Glover
Measra
Cameron
Daly
Indiana Republicans Weigh State Chairman Choice in Quiet Ballot
Indiana Republicans discuss a March to April committee meeting with no clear contender for state chairman. Senator Silas A. Hays of Putnam is floated as a capable alternative, while Capt. Hart is deemed unfitted. Russell Leeds of the Journal is expected to become secretary, as others hold back.
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Indiana
Loveland
Wishard
Capt. Hart
Frankfort
Senate
Silas A. Hays
Putnam County
Russell Leeds
Local union delegate to Detroit and April 6 hall program
Prof H D Beissenherz will go to Detroit in May as a delegate from the local musicians protective union to the national convention. A minstrel and variety entertainment will be at St Josephs hall on April 6 under St Joseph club auspices. The world's fair commission met at the state house Saturday with a $25 000 warrant approved and contracts signed.
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Detroit
Musicians’ Protective Union
St. Joseph’s Hall
St. Joseph Club
World's Fair Commission
State House
State Treasury
Jackson
Tillnois
Justice Johnston
Aras Haran
Charles Martindale
Leonidas Bowlin
Jackson Park
Charles Sorters
New Jersey St
Crows
Isaac DP. Gray
Washington
Hle
Mexico
Headricks Club
Tomlinson Ball
Pfaffin
New York
Hnrique Miller
Carrie Cooper
Daisy Lemon
Michigan
Pythisn Sistera
Ivanios Temple No
Lodge Hall
Bellefontalnast
Lille May Franze
Karry Sedden
Haughville
City Hospital
Thos
Hedian
Heduen
City Health Board
Binrus
Canford
Mary Ogle
John
Jennie Kanouge
Ohn
Mabease Everhart
Clemons
Lizzie Feldt
Emma Ekepple
Chas
Eleanore Syerup
Lars
Mrs. Weather
Karl
Lizzie Gunkle
James
Jennie Ward
Lewis
Mary McCarty
Agnes Miller
William and
Melcy Deskey
Deana
Lavina ‘Ant
Elmira
Johnson
Emma Miler
Intent
Christing
Louis E. F
Miller
Clara Boerschel
Jacob Dyson
Amy Holden
Fire destroys major plaster hair plant west of Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Raith Son Company factory at Belt and Vandalis roads, a large plaster hair producer, burned Friday afternoon. Fire spread in high winds, water supply was poor, and by 5 pm only smoldering ruins remained. Loss estimated at $40,000 to $50,000. insurance about $10,000. Owner Samuel Rand witnessed the destruction and plans to rebuild.
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Indianapolis Curled Hall Company
Pay I. Raith & Son
Vandalis Road
Samuel Rand
Sun
Rauh
Frenzel and Rumor of Political Moves Create Town Talk
A long rambling note in our pages discusses John P. Frenzel, his trips to Washington, and rumors of his influence with editors and banks. The piece suggests Frenzel acted in self interest, while others claim his actions affected appointments and anti-snapper politics in New York. It also includes assorted satirical poems, court updates, and brief notices from Pamapemonia about Peary expedition selections and plans to survey the polar coast.
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John P. Frenzel
Trera
Joan P. Frenzel
Frenzel
Washington
The
Sentinel
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Moris
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Frenvel
United States
Pamapemonia
Peary Greenland Exploration Expedition
Lieut. Peary
F. A. Cook
New York
Samual W. Entreken
Westchester
Myraud Asiruh
Christiana
Norway
Matthew Jensen
Philadelphia
Entreken
Peary
Hotraken
Indiana Weather Forecast for March 25–26 1893
Weather report for Indiana forecasts fair night with flurries in northern portions ending by morning. Sunday expected fair with continued mild conditions.
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Indiana
Millinery Display Invitation at Man. Pigg ay
We cordially invite all ladies to attend a grand display of millinery at Man Pigg ay 440 N. Ulingls with everything in season. A Buenham's meal will be served for dinner from 5:89 to 8:30 p m Sunday.
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Buenham
Dinener
Samdag
Purity in Politics Forming New Indianapolis Party
The Sun reports a nascent political movement in Indianapolis aiming to create a Citizens party led by Byron K Elliott with support from nurse and physician volunteers. W F A Bernhamer pledges aid, while leaders seek to avoid liquor ties and target reform of city governance and police. A Democrat, Coy, eyes leaving the old party for better opportunity.
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Epexi
Sme
Yur Sun
Police Department
Pst
Iara
the Sun
Byron K. Elliott
W. F. A. Bernhamer
Syary Str
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Anti Liquor League
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Coy
Cor
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Contractors face ten hour day clash with unions in Michigan contract
The Detroit area contractors say 43 men work on the sewer project funded by a 33000 bond and 25 are Michigan men with 18 from Indianapolis. They plan ten hour shifts at 1.75 per day to finish by September, while unions demand nine hours at 1.50. If workers quit, contractors will hire others and seek a restraining order.
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PL Mich
Bama
McCloud
Michigan
Indianapolis
Fr. McGloud
Lux
United States Co
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