Railroad deal unites great lines from Gulf to Great Lakes
A dispatch from New York reveals the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton interests have gained control of the Queen & Crescent, linking the C H D system with southern lines. The move creates a vast network reaching Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis northward and Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida southward. Officers remain, stock valued high, and receivership questions loom. Woodford, Zimmerman, and Erlanger figures drive the consolidation.
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Indianapolis
Tuk Sun
Middle West
Vanderbiltne
Sherwood
New York
Baron Erlanger
Paris
France
Woodford
Maneger Greene
Cincinnati
Bavy
Cincinnati Southern Road
Alabama Areas Southern Company
Queen & Crescent
M. A. Wooproth
Greene
Dayton
Zimmerman
S[rlanger
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Detroit
Toledo
Chicago
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
the Inquirer
Hamilton
Ohio Road
H. D
eBay
S. M. Felton
M. D. Woodford
W. M. Ramsey
Eugene Zimmerman
Wilberforce Sully
H. F. Shoemaker
I. E. Cole
Maysville
Ohio
George W. Davis
KcLeod
C. W. Fairbanks
Sun
Old Pest House Site To Be Sold By City Board
Mayor Denny indicated Thursday morning the sale of the pest house grounds under a new ordinance. Nine acres near the creek by City hospital once belonged to the city, but four acres have washed away. The board of works will handle the sale while health officials weigh options for a new pest house and avoid the county’s $2000 offer. He noted no new erection plans and that expenditures should not exceed $4000, with site decisions pending.
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Denny
City Hospital
Board of Works
Sun
Board of Health
Schumacher's Best Flour at Van Pelt's Store
A fragmented item notes Schumacher's flour on sale at Van Pelt's with stray phrases about the capital squad and a telegraphic mention of a price drop, indicating a local grocery promotion amid unclear surrounding text.
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Schumacher
van Pelt’s
Pearl of Savoy to Play at St Josephs Ball Thursday
A Pearl of Savoy production featuring local talent will be staged at St Josephs ball this Thursday night. A reception and dance honored Cornell glee club at the Propyleum Wednesday afternoon.
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Pearl
Savoy
St. Joseph's Ball
Cornell Glee Club
Propyleum
Mirc
Margaret Catering
Muncie
Federal Grand Jury
Vivian Voss
Jay Voss
Samuel Harrel
Noblesville
Madeline Pollard Case Exposes Affair Trails and Indictments
Lexington reports reveal that Madeline Pollard’s witnesses detail alleged affairs with Jim Rhodes and others, including Hankin Hassell and Hiram Kaufman. Testimony describes visits to a Lexington house, confessions, and claims of drunken incidents as scrutiny grows. petitions urge Breckinridge impeachment and church dismissal amid mounting public anger.
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Washineton
Pollard- Breckinridge
Madeline
Kunnel
Hankin Hassell
Kentucky
Aras Pollard
Madsline
Cincinnaati
Wesleyan Seminary
Biss Pollard
Mise Pollard
Medelina
Chicago
Russell
Medaline
Hiram Keufman
Lexington
Miss Pollard
Iss
Jim Rhodes
Rhodes
Kaufman
John Brandt
Jim Rhodea
Waufman
Sandy
Lena Singleton
Jim Rhodesa
Llede- Hine
Lexiscrox
Col. Breckinridgs
Congress
Breckinridge
Wasiminaron
John Benckhart
Degeriba
Ais
Steven Darn
Train bearing Hungary’s Ishtossuth body arrives amid crowd
A special train conveying Itossuth's body arrived Thursday morning to a scene with the mayor, authorities, and a large crowd. The mayor spoke as Louis and Francis Kraguth replied, and the crowd cheered for Hungary and Tisly before the train continued.
Express derailment kills three and injures many
Blapnip March 20 reports an express train between Cordors and Malage derailled on Wednesday. The engineer, fireman, and a lady passenger were killed, with a large number of others injured in the accident.
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Blapnip
Cordors
Malage Waa
This Jian Was Convicted
Phillip Zapps a Virginia avessloon keeper was convicted of selling liquor on Sunday in criminal court Thursday. He was fined 10 dollars and costs a new trial was asked and refused.
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Phillip Zapps
Noted Musician Dead In Uncertain Report
Cambridge University professor Robertson Smith is reported dying in Lorpon on March 29. Haydn Perry, the musician, is dead, according to notes from March 20.
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Camunipce
Eng
Robertson Smith
Cambridge University
Lorpon
Crisis Hits Argentina as Bermudez Faces Illness
In a tense period President Bermudez of Peru suffers a severe intestinal disorder threatening national stability. British Columbia lacrease teams travel to Frieco for mid winter fair games while Rome hosts an international medical congress opened by Premier Crispi.
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Argentina
Bermudez
Peru
British Columbia
Frieco
International Medical Congress
Rome
Crispi
Lemon Tonic Laxative Advise at Local Drugstores
Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised with slight OCR errors appears in a brief pharmacy retail note. The item is directed to all druggists. The text implies availability and pricing in a period newspaper style.
Cleveland vetoed Bland bill to protect gold reserve
President Cleveland sent his veto to Congress over the Bland bill citing ambiguity and a need to maintain a safe gold reserve. The message warns silver coinage would rise and gold would flow out of the treasury, reversing bi metallism policies and prompting bonds and cautious treasury actions. The report also notes a state bureau survey on women workers and other city notices.
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Wasiaron
Cleveland Gant
Algo
Treasury Notes
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Coxey Army Struggles With Sickness In Texas and Deserters
Coxey's commonweal army arrived at Beloit in a snowstorm and cold winds. Sickness spread among the ranks as they were fed dün and sheltered in makeshift tents. Recruits continue to join, while hundreds of tramps march toward Washington amid privations and clashes with rail authorities.
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Coxey
Beloit
Alliance
Christopher Columbus Jones
Philadelphis
Washington
Finlay
Tex
Marshal Smith
Smith
County commission hears bid for one mile rail right of way
Attorney Green presses a request for a one mile standard gauge rail corridor along Washington Boulevard from twenty sixth street to secure a franchise. He pledges to fund the line within six months and share earnings with the county after year one, while promising a hotel and capacity to host large crowds if approved. Chicago parties await a decision as Merrion county funds are reportedly made unavailable for taxation.
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Reenawal
Chicago
Green
Merrion County
Broad Ripple
Esatern
Local Chinamen Register With City Officials
Chinese residents in the city are lining up at the government revenue department to register their names and lengths of residence as required by law. About 50 Chinamen are recorded, each measured for height eye color and facial features for future reference, averaging around five feet four inches.
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Government Revenue Department
Injunction Hearing Over City Sewer Interceptor Dispute
Judge Bartholomew heard the injunction suit brought by Robert Blattindale seeking a stop work order on the state Gituh sewer until the city agrees to build the Bellest interceptor. City attorney Scott argued no standing and missed remonstrance rights. Charles Martindale asserted that absent the Bellest interceptor the defendant’s property would suffer drainage loss and central access would be cut off, noting promises to residents.
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Bartholomew
Robert Blattindale
Ellest
Scott
Flattindals
Chas. Martindale
Extermination Bill for Russian Thistle Faces House Panel
The committee on agriculture will likely finalize the bill to exterminate the Russian thistle on Wednesday. The State Department says contracts are let for the American building at the Antwerp International Exposition with a $20,000 cost, exclusive of decorations, and work starts immediately. Over 200 U S exhibits have been secured.
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Houses Committee On Agriculture
State Department
United States
Antwerp
Herrick’s Patents and a Silent Door Policy
In the Sullivan era Dick Herrick of the Safety board was open to visitors. A new patent door opening system he designed now locks the door and summons visitors by a string. The change marks a shift to an exclusive office routine. Also reported is the death of August Brush, ex warden of Sing Sing, after a stroke.
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Moice
New York
John M. Flagler
Alice Mandelick, Cantralto
Dick Herrick
Sullivan
The
Safety Board
Tick
Fire
Mr. Herrick
Pouucchkeepsie
August Brush
Sing Sing Prison
Backed by Rush County Giants in Indiana Politics
A heated Indiana district race grows warmer as Geo Roberts ex-mayor of Lawrenceburg backs the Republican bid and Clinton County figures look to J. S. Cheadle and W. H. Hart for early frontrunners. Gov. Matthews hints at higher ambitions, while Supt. Vorles declines renomination favoring deputy W. H. Glascock.
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Geo. Roberts
Lawrenceburg
Bellamy Sutton
Shelbyville
Culen
Itagh County
Gowdy
Republican State Committee
Holman
J. 8. Cheadle
W. HE. Hart
Clinton County
T. E. Boyd
Hamilton County
Chan. Wood
Vlippecanos
J. J. Hanley
Warren
RHAL HEND COLLISION PROMPTS WRECKS AND INJURY
Jensey Crry New Jersey March 29 A collision on the Central railroad near Bayonne wrecked a coal train several cars a passenger coach and an engine. The passenger train engineer was severely hurt. Osorno Illinois March 28 a serious wreck on the Illinois Central two miles north of town followed two freight trains colliding and wrecking both with some crew killed or seriously hurt.
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Jensey Crry
N. J
Central Railroad
Bayonne
Osrono
Miss
Here
Showsands Starving in Lower Rio Grande Countryside
Terrible destitution is reported by the committee investigating the lower Rio Grande country. Thousands are on the verge of starvation. Pasano feeds 641 families Federales 195 Concepcion 140 Longalsenna 150 Palito Blanco 63. A traction engine accident on a Posey county bridge injures H C Stock who later wins damages from the county commissioners. The supreme court reversed this decree on appeal due to lack of knowledge of the bridge condition.
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Rio Grande
Auvien
Tex
Pasano
Federales
Concepcion
Longalsenna
Palito Blanco
Posey County
H. C. Stock
Supreme Court
Fortune Leaves Needham, 70, Family Wealth Preserved
Shelbyville Indiana March 29William Needham aged 70 died at his home near the county line He was father of Mart Needham ex sheriff of Johnson county In 1872 he lost 50000 in the Indianapolis financial crash yet leaves a large fortune Sarah Cropper in an insanity commission case after being examined The piece also notes a death by fire in Tennessee and reports on Modjeska and Primrose and West theatre engagements and an art association ticket sale set for next Tuesday night in Tomlinson hall
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John H. Holliday
Washington
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Interstate Commerce Law
Monument Commission
J. E. Mahoney
Indianapolis
Geo. Hogars Clark
McLean
Street Railway Company
Dani- Fon House
Russia
Scott
Virginis Ave
Ellis
Mary W Hunt
P. G. Hunt
Edward Dwight Kingsbury
Rev. Haines
Lillie Jones
J.C Yohn
Denver
Col
N. Delaware St
Jennie I. Parrish
Clinton W
Demardhus Brown
Aristophenes and
Maliers
Stewart Barnes
Monroe
Supreme Court
Cornell University
English
Opera House
Luton Savings and Loan
Robertt Kempf
Tomlinson Hall
Powell
Ceiar
Geo. Whiting
Stubbs
Pacific Wine Company
Superior Court
Jack Fleming
Monument
Langsdale
Qbhmer Raymond
Mary Curtle
Vanitaska Road
Belmont Ave
Morgan Wood
Detroit
Plymouth Church
Linceln
Grant
America
Fairview Park
Capitol Dye Company
Willard Blanch
People’s Outfitting Company
Panden
Thomas Powell
Tennessee
F. B. Hollenberg
Arkansas
Robbins
Hoosier Infantry
Little Rock
Tux Sun
Hollenberg
Shelbyvinun
Ind
William Needham
Mart Needham
Johnson County
Sarah
Sarah Cropper
Sheriif Pressly
N. Pennsylvania
Primrose & West
Modjeska
Camille
Otis Skinner
Flora Finlayson
Fred Frear
Blanche Chapman
Naglinh’s
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Tele
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Union Cooperative Laundry
Laxington
Itossuth
Cleveland
Bot Sound
Gaby Ink Woman
Lt Iso
Gtate
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Pervant
Nike
Indiana Bureau
Nev
Clark Herrick
Civil Service Department
Albary
Senate Judiciary Committee
Chureday
Senate I
Buffalo
Sheehan
Bostrox
Edward D. Raymond
Booth
Bell
Aungry
Toxey
Aicagg
Celestials Liegister
Patel
Nuineky
Poulle
Deamey
Povernora
Dageam
Upper Guinea
Gold Coast
Africa
Casaindarea
Gambia
Leili
Lospos
Lord Limberley
Bayard Hal
Behring Sea
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Lew Wallace
Albany Oil Company
Delaware
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Friendwood
Judge Woods
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Mvanusville
St. Louis
Reed
Bonda
Ness Hawkins
Philadelphia
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Iron Hall
Horace Smith
Sophy Beckman
New Albany
ISO
John Leveringhan
Taos Supreme Court
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Weather Bureau
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Adolph
Bertha Fray
Ormal
Clare Kigeby
Duaris
Rtaymond Detrick
Ja Grippe
Charles Chaifen
George Gray
Jabio Durango
Frank Stewart
Dora Armatrong
Willie Appleby
Mos
Mattie Campion
Elizabeth G. Baldwin
Bright
Caroline Lemon
Manningk
George Girton
Cars Cutherall
Ed D. Kingsbury
Mary George Hunt
Jerre M. Helton
Martha A. Helton
Charles Mead
Ida Jane French
Nash Huffman
Fannia Shaw
Calvin J. Ditmer
Sylvian
Leonard
Distance Veregge
Lizzie Brown
William F. Syerup
Amanda Baron
Prizs Hood
Perry G. Rice
Malott Park
the Bellegst
SHWE
Washington News
Judea Cullen
Rush County
Holsinman
Claude
Wang
Democratic State Committee
Republican Committee
Gov. Matthews
U. S
Orba
Supt.-of-public Instruction
Vorles
W. H. Glascock
Pouvasns
Tenn
John Ioman
Amushments
Grantd
Modjaska
Axating Rink
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