Desperate City Fire Fought By Indianapolis Firemen
A major blaze in Rushville Indiana destroyed mills and lumber yards after an incendiary origin. Indianapolis engine No 2 and a hose wagon aided, fighting a fire that damaged the Innis Pierce Co lumber yard and Fouts Moffet planing mills among others. Losses cited at tens of thousands with 150 laborers displaced.
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Barrett
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Innis, Pierces Co
Innis, Pearce & Co
The Anarchists and Exile Orders
Gut May 5 Vanderdeir the Dutch socialist ordered to leave Belgium within 24 hours after incendiary speech at a progressist meeting. Paris May 5 Pini the Italian anarchist not escaped Cayenne penal settlement despite government claims. Eclair says he was seen Wednesday night at a cafe on a boulevard.
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Coal dealers form club in New York at Lexington Ave corner
New York coal wholesalers and retailers formed a club at Fifty-eighth Street and Lexington Avenue. The house cost $100,000 and serves as a meeting place for about 400 members. Moses Ehrenrich of Ehrenrich Bros. is president. The club aims to be a national trade meeting hub.
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Fifty-eighth-st
Lexington Ave
Moses Ehrenrich
Ehrenrich Bros
Where Are You Spending The Summer In Town Hats And Gowns
A column on spring fashion notes few hats in town and many gowns. shoppers discuss health and the weight of clothing while saleswomen face long decisions for ribbons and outfits in a Washington millinery store.
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Weather and fish shower hit Carbondale area
In Carbondale Pennsylvania on May 5 a rain storm brought a shower of fish. Forest City residents six miles away reported strange visitors measuring about four inches and resembling catfish.
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Carlondale
Forest City
Interesting Teat On Empire State Express Test
In New York on Tuesday locomotive No. 870 drew the Empire State Express from New York to Albany. Steam indicator diagrams showed 78 miles per hour top speed, engine output over 1600 horsepower, with coal consumption of 214 pounds per horsepower hour.
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New York Central
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Weather forecast for Indiana May 6 1892 item
For the 36 hours ending 8 p m May 6 1892 expect local rains and probable thunder storms. Warmer except in the south, cooler with local rains on Friday.
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Indiana
Gossip and social scenes from early New York circuses
A portrait of Tody Hamilton of Barnum and Bailey fame, his independence and tact in negotiating passes, and anecdotes about New York bohemians, the Goover club, and the Elk order. The column weaves in a post office stamp window scene and a whimsical tale of a veiled woman asking a clerk to lick stamps.
Indianapolis Street Rail Buyout Rumors Stir Elitist Pact
A Chicago linked trio Lieber Maus and Frenzel are cited in talk of an Indianapolis syndicate buying Citizens street railway. Frenzel denies stock ties but seeks an option, while Lieber dismisses the rumor as a joke. The piece notes local financiers Moss and Lieber with past brewery profits shaping real estate influence. It also mocks local baseball woes and club mismanagement.
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Albert Lieber
Frank Mays
John P. Frenzel
Chicago Directory
Belknap
The
Sun
Street Railway Corporation
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Tue Sun
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Matis
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Citizens’ Street Railway
Indianapolis Post Office Bill Faces Funding Cuts
A fragment from a 19th century paper notes the congressional committee backing a new Indianapolis post office but trimming the cost by half a million. It hints the current structure will be sold and Thompson could gain about 1.75 million to finance a new leasing space for Tarkington, with a likely delay beyond the current session. Also mentions a streetcar brotherhood dispute over emblems and a minor fire at McRitaries drug store in Epsom with insured loss.
Seven Killed In San Francisco Limited Wreck Near Medill Mo
A Chicago limited train from San Francisco wrecked Thursday near Medill Missouri, plunging 50 feet into Dry Ravine. Seven people are killed and 13 injured. Victims listed include Lew Markee and Luther Cornelius among the dead. injured include Andy Ronan and W A Isham among others.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago Limited
San Francisco
Medill
Cuiiaco
Lew Markee
Luther Cornelius
Andy Ronan
Express Messenger
Riverside
Ill
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Robi. Schultz
Martin Regal
Fred Hartger
Pittsburg
W. Allen
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England
Two More Deaths in Pa Theater Fire Raise Toll
Purnaprrnrwra May 5 The deaths Wednesday of Rand Patterson and Charles Briges from the recent theater fire bring the death toll to 11. Both suffered intense agony until death. Two other victims remain in serious condition while others show recovery. A human foot was found among debris from the Times annex building.
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Rand Patterson
Charles Briges
Times Annex
Old soldiers denounce Wyeth over medical society meeting
A large group of veterans crowded the criminal court room to denounce Dr Wyeth after physicians invited him to attend a state medical society meeting in the city. W P Fishback chaired and said no further action was needed as Wyeth declined to attend. Resolutions stated the public supports the state medical society and that most of its members sympathize with them on the matter.
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Walker
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The Cigarmakers Strike Remains At Impasse
The cigarmakers strike continued with no change in position. An Arbiter hall meeting produced a three member committee to brief the press, preventing unverified statements. The union urged restraint while waiting for a potential compromise. many workers attended Ryder’s police court trial and debated the strike when Judge Buskirk was not supervising.
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Yellow Fever on Board in New York Quarantine
The steamer Advance from Brazilian ports arrived Thursday and was detained at quarantine for fumigation and disinfection after two deaths from yellow fever occurred on the voyage.
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Advance
Fire drill saves 1400 pupils at church fire
New York May 5 400 school children from Michael's Catholic church joined in a drill as flames consumed the adjoining building. All exited in order and were saved. Roof damage noted with losses at 12000. Also reports Ed Hollinger sentenced for murder to be hanged June 2 and Henry Bayliss given 15 years in prison for killing Andrew Roberts.
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Granite cutters strike at Barre on Thursday
About 1,000 granite cutters went on strike in Barre on Thursday, affecting local work and supply lines as a show of labor action in the region. The stoppage followed wage and contract talks, with workers rallying outside shops and calling for negotiations to resume.
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Town Tale
The federal court spent most of Thursday on a re plevin suit by the receiver of the U S rolling stock company against the Midland railroad. The State board of agriculture awarded two building contracts totaling 13 368 to Crosby for speed barns and the agricultural hall. Jerry Gates and Anna McCain were married by Squire Habib Thursday afternoon. Mrs Julia Wood filed a warrant for Marshal Smith after an alleged assault, saying she was struck and confined after the incident on April 16. Cut Winners Flora mmbiems Betterman Bros 237 Mass ave Tol BAD
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City Life Anecdotes and Notices From Fairview Park
A crowded Fairview Park scene features picnics and gardeners with widows in white ties. reports note fly problems, scarce hay, and local officials handling street work. Burglary, fines, and legal actions include Stephen Spanegar’s two year sentence for shop burglary and smaller cases like a one cent fine for provoking and a $10 fine for desertion.
Yellowstone park leases and river harbor fight loom
Washington reports show E C Waters questioned over five thousand dollars in Y P A stock set aside for Russell Harrison with unclear purpose and no confirmed motive. Debate spreads to river and harbor funding as northwestern lawmakers push for fair share and Indiana's Clem Studebaker predicts Republican shift. Police and court notes fill the rest with a bass saloon incident and a mechanics lien over a well dispute.
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E. C. Waters
Public Lands Committee
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Kerens
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Three Prisoners Attempt Bold Jail Escape
Three prisoners at Recursrer jail attacked the keeper on Thursday morning, seized his revolver, and locked him in a cell. They battered a man who tried to intervene but were halted by Sheriff Davy who brandished revolvers and compelled their return to cells.
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Dr Cravens Accident on Pennsylvania Ave Crashes Head Injuries
Dr J E Cravens was knocked from a Pennsylvania street car in front of the Denison on Thursday afternoon. He leaned out to look back and his head struck an electric pole, throwing him to the pavement. Facial and head injuries were severe but not dangerous.
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Sanitarium of Dr W B Fletcher Relocated to 124 N Alabama
Dr W B Fletcher's sanitarium has moved to 124 North Alabama Avenue, the third house from Ohio, amid changes for nervous and mental disease treatment. The relocate outlines improved facilities for patient care and accessibility.
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Ohio
Selling Children in Russia Amid Famine Distress
Loxpon May 5 reports famine districts see parents selling children. A child of eight sold for six roubles, and a father allegedly offered on the street to sell his two daughters for five and three roubles respectively.
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Methodists in Owama confer denounce associations
Owama Nebraska May 5 Mr Waldron presided over the methodist conference on Thursday The bishops will consider the Russian famine a resolution denouncing American protective associations was introduced Bishop Thoburn will speak Friday morning The matter of considering the needs of the superannuated was referred to the committee on temporal economy against the wishes of the laymen It was decided to allow the bishops to nominate and the conference to confirm the judiciary committee
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Sprinkling Inspector Overwhelmed by Complaints
Mayor Sullivan says the street sprinkling inspector has more than one man can do and is loaded with complaints. Bart Parker of the Board of Public Works notes occasional daily complaints but asserts no complaints in recent days.
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Bart Parker
Board of Public Works
Carl Pretzel's early nudge to Benjamin Harrison named
Caiiaco May 5 Charles H Harris familiarly known as Carl Pretzel by readers died here Wednesday. He was the first to suggest the name of Benjamin Harrison for president in a letter dated December 11 1879 Harrison acknowledged it as more of a compliment than a possibility at the time.
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Carl Pretzel
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Smallpox outbreak hits Acton near London
Loxpon May 5 reports virulent smallpox in Acton eight miles from London in a district with 30 laundries for the metropolis. Eleven children have been attacked and sent to the hospital, spreading alarm among residents and workers alike.
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Engineer killed by machinery at Yorkshire colliery
Londton May 5 Wam P Bannister a prominent electrical engineer died after being caught in the machinery while testing new coal cutting apparatus at a Castleford Yorkshire colliery. He had gone to conduct tests when the accident occurred.
That Union Label Case Against J M Ryder
The case against J M Ryder charged with improperly using the blue union label in contempt of court is on trial in police court. Ryders defense claims the label is not the property of the men bringing the suit.
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J. M. Ryder
Cigarmakers’ Union
Discord in Republic ranks over Indiana gubernatorial race
The article reviews intra party discord as Republicans debate a candidate to oppose Gov. Chase. It notes speculation about Riley McKeen, J. N. Huston, and Senator Mounts shifting support, with talk of White House influence and a push for new statewide leadership. Democrats discuss chairmanship, Cleveland ties, and possible Indiana 90 percent chances at the convention.
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New rockers at Wm. L. Elders
Dr Bufkin claims a cancer cure without knife or danger and references magnesium HL star in a bold sales pitch for patients seeking non surgical treatment.
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Illinois and surrounding states hold GOP conventions
Temporary chairman Hopkins opened the Illinois GOP meeting in Springfield. Delegates at large named include Shelby M. Cumm, Richard J. Oglesby, James H. Gilbert, Joy G. Cannon, Miles Kehone, Sam B. Raymond, and George B. Swift. Fifer nominated for governor on the first ballot with full vote 940. Other nominees include Longe necker, Clark, Hunt, Marsh. Lyman B. Ray and Isaac N. Pearson renominated. Similar convention notes from Dover Del., Roanoke Va., Martinsburg W.Va., Hutchinson Kan., Providence R.I., Milwaukee Wis., La Crosse Wis., Delaware Pa., and Madison Wis. indicate uninstructed delegations, Harrison emphasis, and tariff, reciprocity, and honest money platforms.
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Italian man's death and smuggling attempt reported
Sanavoca May 5 a dead Italian man Perello was found with eight wounds in a village clearing. James Martell, another Italian, was arrested on a prison charge and badly wounded. Liverroot May 6 the Gloucester City crewmen found drowned near the stoke-hole as smoke and tobacco smuggling plans unraveled.
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