Indianap olis Canal Yacht Race Sparks Curio Quest
On the canal sailors race to the wind with two flat bottom boats crewed by boys as a red boat surges ahead aided by a improvised umbrella sail while a green craft lags. Report by Oscar Celd notes wrecks include a brigantine with lost masts and a fore and aft schooner distress flag. Marin e notes describe boat houses, clinker boats, and local enthusiasts gearing up for season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Oscar Celd
Indiana-ave
Canal
Duck Island
Bnghton
Indianapolis
Sheld
Racine
Wis
Waukegan
Joseph Kay
North St
Crune
Maud Muller
Whittier
Pratt St
Dinah
First-st
John Gasper
Albert Gall
Ed Newberger
Verge Brown
Pink Hall
When Clothing
Venus Boat Club
M. W. Stiles
Kay
Broad Ripple
Brush Dam
Sam
Jones
Knocked Out Bantam Prize Fight on Long Island
On Long Island May 2 a bantam world championship bout saw Lyman knocked out by Billy Murray in 39 rounds. Public attention centers on the spectacle and the bout's outcome as spectators witness the decisive moment. Marott's Shoes advertises low prices and new spring styles at 16 North Pennsylvania Street.
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Long Island
New York
Billy Murray
Deck Lyman
Lyman
Marott
Kent
North
Pennsylvania
Dosing the Doctlors at Plymouth Church Event
A milling crowd sampled medicines from firms represented by several young men. A bold speaker demonstrated a malted milk drink for babies while doctors tasted wine and other preparations. The session featured glaucoma and cololithiasis talks and new officers were elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Church
Nast
Nelle
Willy
Thancy
A. Blitz
Indianapohe
A. G. Porter
Lebanon
Miles F. Porter
Fort Wayne
Press
J. B. Gateh
Lawrenceburg
SF. Yount
Lafayette
H. S. Eldst
Tuiliavanolis
Asa
L-Sec
I 'C. Kenney
Shelbyville
Treas
Frank C. Forragon
Indianapolis
Brutal Outrage by Indians in Cochise County Arizona
Report from Deming New Mexico May 2 describes a violent attack on B F Cady at Hearst's ranch. He was shot in both legs, stripped, scalded, roasted on a stove, and nearly mutilated, with his body discarded in a yard. Mexican guards estimate 30 to 40 assailants, many fleeing toward nearby mountains. Sheriff Whitehall warns of possible wider hostilities as Indians light signal fires in the Chiricahuas. A party of men pursues the trail, signaling likely conflict.
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Demine
N. M
Cochis County
Arizona
B. F. Cady
Hearst
Cady
Whitehall
Grant County
Chiricuas Mountains
Col New Sails Away to Europe with Hunting Plans
Col John C New and family sail aboard the City of New York to visit hunting preserves in Neyland and Scotland. The departure follows Blaine’s arrival, while anecdotes from Indiana winters and Gen Williams cooking lore circulate among friends and newspapers.
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New York
John C. New
New
Romeo Johnson
Europe
City
James G. Blaine
London
Col. New
Neyland
Scotland
Past the age or a million in gold grand rehearsal
A dress rehearsal of C S Turner’s four act drama Past the age or a million in gold was staged at Grand Opera House. The piece features a villain murdering a woman, a hero rescuing captives, a search for gold, and a marriage after danger and bloodcurdling threats. The author’s brother Vanders figures in a melodramatic plot with quoted dialogue and stage acts.
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Pennsylvania
Rudolph
W. C. Tarnar
Vanders
Fillaia
Lily Truescaie
Miss Lula Baddes
Wo. Roundtree
Lily
Delaware
Lim
Haroine
Mamie Smith
Eliza Walsworth
Tarnar
Hotel Brotherhood
Wine Rooms and Police Order Spar Over City Dives
An elderly critic questions Superintendent Travis’s order to arrest all patrons in wine rooms, noting dives persist four weeks after the directive. He suggests politics influence police, predicts continued enforcement, and urges steady action to close the establishments despite doubts about the order’s intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Travis
Buncombe
Tue Sun
Complications Mount in Foster vs Budd Case
The Foster vs Budd case widens as Judge Howland faced multiple complaints cross complaints and answers. W W Spencer claims he did not intend to sign as sole bondsman, alleges Sullivan promised others signatures and approved the bond without his knowledge. In Huntsville the Farmers' Alliance officers vow to buy no jute bagging despite higher costs, with sub lodges largely endorsing the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. M. Foster
Geo. W. Budd
Minnie Wirth
Howland
W. W. Spencer
Budd
John E. Sullivan
Sulivan
Huntsville
Farmers’ Alliance
Gas land buys signal big North Indiana prospecting
LaPorte May 2 Spl Western capitalists bought large land tracts in Starke county for 75 000 to prospect for natural gas. Chicago interests also bought near Plymouth for similar exploration. Also reported Nellie Marks 17 and Hd wich Franklin 21 wed in Jeffersonville last October a Catholic girl and a Jewish husband. Ottawa warns risk of U S Canada clash over the Bridgewater seizure on the St Lawrence.
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LaPorte
Ind
Starke County
Chicago
Plymouth
Cincinnati
Nellie Marks
Hdwich Franklin
Jeffersonville
Canada
Ottawa
U. S
Bridgewater
Stars and Stripes
Death In Maryland Home Leaves Questions Unanswered
William Castello, a laborer near the Maryland house, was found dead in his front room shortly after noon on Thursday. Doctors reported he had returned home intoxicated, ate a meal, then collapsed and died before help could arrive. The cause remains unclear whether poison or other cause, with coroner Hidpath to investigate.
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Jr Haiy
Hidpath
Castello
Riot at Guanguato Kills Hundreds in Mexico
Reports from San Antonio dated May 2 describe a violent riot near Guanguato Mexico over the imprisonment of six Jesuits for soditious sermons. Estimates say as many as 250 killed as twelve thousand men attacked a jail while police and soldiers were killed or butchered.
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San Antonio
Tex
Guanajuate
Mexico
Loris
Spb
Guanguato
Magnitude of City Cases Noted in Mayors Court
Denison house resident George C. Taylor exacted his prank on James A. Strong by a 5 court fee from Mayor Denny. In court, Milton Mercher received 11 1/2 months for grand larceny, Wa. Hines two years, and Chas. Wilds four months for petit larceny. Igor. George Morrison faced charges reduced to petit larceny after waiving examination. Other cases include a rolling mill brass theft with continued hearing, and a divorce granted to Julia A. Kruger from Frank H. with a two-year remarriage ban. Public works matters involve flower funds for University, park, and courthouse lawns, with florists to be paid cash due to perishability. Edward Griffin seeks venue change in a wife-beating case. mayor’s court noted heavy fees and workhouse sentences. A jewelry store dispute over control advances in circuit court, and two executives charged with obstructing highways. New hat racks at Win L. Edters.
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George C. Taylor
Denison House
James A. Strong
Denny
Irving
Milton Mercher
Wa. Hines
Chas. Wilds
George Morrison
Wm. Reese
Marists
Wiegand
Green House
Twas
University, Park
Court House
Danville
Edward Griffin
Squire Alvord
Howe
Julia A. Kruger
Frank H
Frank
Julia
Chicago
Julius G. Walk
Harriet A. Bingham
H. H. McGairy
W. P. Bingham
Washington St
Harmon H. Fulton
Steel Pully and Machine Works
John Knight
Knight & Jillian
Centennial Over and the Crowds Going Home
New York May 2 Crowds disperse as centennial events wind down. President Harrison returns to Washington by special train amid high spending and lavish conveyance. Reports note no major accidents though some arrests occurred, while editors lament coverage and columns. Additional notes from Terre Haute warn of White Cap threats to families. Alice Chestnut infanticide case moved to Terre Haute jail. A well 125 feet deep near Lexington is found intact after being dug in 1820. Frank Gwinn wounded by Hobbs at Glenwood is expected to recover.
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New York
Harrison
Washington
Doc Weod
Red City
Hussia
Duffy
Terre Haute
Alice Chestnut
Lexington
Scott County
Frank Gwinn
Young Hobbs
Glennwood
Weather Forecast for Indiana Clearning In Extreme Part
Indiana forecast shows fair conditions over the state with clearing in the extreme western portion. Temperatures expected to rise slightly as the day progresses.
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Indiana
G A R Leaders Angered by Rear Parade Placement
In New York on May 2 a special report says Commander Warner of Missouri is incensed that the G A R was relegated to the parade rear. It claims Col Drake removed his G A R badge and pinned it on Gen Gordon, the ex Confederate. Commander Burrows of New Jersey vows an investigation and possible court martial and expulsion if true.
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Philadelphia Taquirer
New
Blaine
Now
Jack
Robert ©. Schenck
Court of St. James
London
Fels
Schenck
New York
Commaderin
Warner
Missouri
Col
Drake
Gordon
Burrows
New Jersey
Bray Confession After Wife Murders and Decomposition
London May 2 and Cal May 2 reports detail Bray’s written confession after his wife m murder. He used his wife’s fortune on drink. they were starving. Bray strangled her and slept with the corpse, then later cut it to pieces and hid it in a trunk before surrendering. The tale ends with Bray’s self surrender after a week.
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London
Bray
Dundes
Whipped by Anson Chicago bats overpower Hoosiers in loss
Chicago defeats Indianapolis 9 to 5 as Hutchinson and Buckley rally the visitors. Pfeffer drives a three bagger, Burns plates two runs, and Anson delivers a key infield single. Hines struggles at the plate. Duffy, Denny, and Glasscock contribute for Chicago while Basett, Boyle, and Tener support Indianapolis.
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Athletic Park
Indianapolis
Umpira Barnum
Hutchinson
Farrall
Chicago Battery
Boyle
Buckley
Hoosiers
Pitchar Tener
Chicagos
Glasscock
Halle
Duffy
Denns
McGrady
Hig
Jenny Bo
Myers
Dark
Ryan
van Haitran
Jeff
Anson
Boundero Glacecock
Hines
Bassett
Pfeffer
Schoeneck
Faneli
Burns
Doffy
Pfeifer
Denny
Hutchiseon
von Baltren
Ware
Tovrch
McGeachy
Hintchinsop
Farrell
Glasseeck
Tener
Deany
Basset
Brgie
Budy
Blank
Hutchisen
van Haltren
Puffy
Boyle Grant Boyle
Metzsacky
Aneol
Bagsett
Chicago
Ancon
Jack
Barns Blak
Burdick
van Halren
Baee - Bite
In New York the Great Centennial Ball scandalized crowds
May 2 reports describe the inauguration ball as a spectacle of shocking debauchery and shameless conduct. Morning papers amplify the disgrace, predicting the event will be remembered as one of the era’s most disgraceful affairs.
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New York
Blaine's Sickness Forces Early Work End
Washington May 1 Blaine's doctors conferred and found no paralysis but his kidney trouble has returned and may force him to abandon work within a year. Also noted is the trial of John J. Clements for the Lloyd Nowland killing with a 24 juror special venue and expected weeklong proceedings. attorneys for both sides are listed. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement touts 100 doses for one dollar as a seasonal health aid.
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Washington
Blaine
John J. Clements
Lloyd Nowland
Criminal Court
Murphy
Byram
John S. Duncan
Coburn and Fletcher
Mitchell
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COL. New Sails Away
Warrison
Indianagelis Journal
Montgomery
Isirrea
George Williams
Kankakee
Mr. New
Wew
Gen. Williams
Tts
Lie Littie Shanty
City Life
Win
G. A. KR
Cal
Darnell
Kansas City
J. M. Kellogg
Tae Sun Tree
Calvin
Kardicu
Crane
Brown
Keefe
Bright
Philadelphia
Boston
Gleason
Schriver
Sanders
Bennett
Pittsburg
Clevaland
Staley
Miller
Bakely
Snyder
Clements
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