Inside a newspaper office the daily grind and noise
A vivid, humorous portrait of a bustling city newsroom. Editors, reporters, proofreaders, and copy-readers bustle through the day as presses hum below, telegraph boys shout editions, and the religious editor quips about prize fighters while the composing room churns out copy and the circulators hype the latest murder, sports, and society notices.
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Police Court
Jake Kilrain
Sullivan
Jono
Paddy Ryan
Jobs Smith
John Smith
Gill Jones
Bil Jones
Bill Jones
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Papers Born Here And The Soup They Encountered
Fragmented city notices recount a boom and bust of Indianapolis newspapers, detailing The Sun and The News surviving while The Evening Mirror faded. The report weaves in local civic events, a counterfeit incident at Wyandot Pharmacy, a violent scuffle, and various brief notes from May days, including court cases and sports chatter. The piece blends newspaper lore with unrelated city items, reflecting era journalism's volatility.
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Swarteson Postmaster Appointment Sparks Republican Outcry
Report from Washington Territory notes Republicans anger over a controversial postmaster choice. Critics say the appointee, once an Indiana legislator who backed Harrison, lacks qualifications and defies Congress guidance, fueling tensions amid party power struggles.
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Brutal whipping and threats spur neighborhood flight
Reports from Axwa Alabama May 4 describe James Gordon died from injuries after being whipped by the White Caps on a rural road. Jonathan Rosa and locals warned to leave as authorities label the region’s crime the worst in years. Separate items note New York city finances issues, a large oil-related fire in Maryland Street, a Virginia hanging for murder, and an advertisement for Hood s Sarsaparilla.
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Paul Krauss
Cleveland
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The Sun Celebrates One Year Defending Civic Reform
The Sun marks its first anniversary defending municipal government and labor rights in Indianapolis. It touts fights against public corruption and the pluck me system in coal mines, and cites battles in legislature, court, and public opinion that expanded self government and improved city services. It highlights editorials backing labor, electric lighting policy, and anti gambling, liquor, and saloon pressures while praising reader endorsements from local officials and citizens.
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Tragedy of a Jealous Wife in a Bullets and Crepe Scene
A distraught husband shoots his jealous wife in a domestic tragedy. Bystanders recall a tense atmosphere as the couple confronts suspicion before gunfire ends the living woman's life. Police and witnesses described the scene and the ensuing investigation while authorities search for motives and accountability.
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Farragut exploits praised in May meeting speech
The May speech in New York recalled Farragut and his brave officers as heroes, with Admiral Porter denying Butler’s cowardice claims and urging accountability. The item also notes a sugar market uptick and multiple local court actions, including fines for speeding and cases of theft, forgery, and domestic disputes.
Marott's Shoes Offer Low Prices and New Spring Styles
Public notice promotes Marott's Shoes at 16 North Pennasly announcing low prices and new spring styles with an invitation to visit for testimony to the store's reputation.
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