Fowler Named President as Citizens' Company Expands Capital
The Chicago street rail magnates meet as W H Fowler becomes acting president while Shaffer steps down. McCormick Harvester’s McCormick veteran elected to replace Walker as director. Capital stock increased by 509000 to fund planned improvements. Irvington residents cheer rapid transit and directors pledge immediate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shaffer
W. H. Fowler
W. P. Walker
4. E. McCormick
McCormick Harvester Fame
Fowler
McCormick Harvester Company
Bowler
Indianapolis
Corp
Puviie Works
Citizen Shatter
Richmond
Ind
Irvington
Tosa
Comrain
Hunter
Cara
Schours
Spencer
Greenwood
Gareanwood
Weather summary for Indiana May 13 1881
Indiana forecast states fair and warmer conditions across the region. In Indianapolis and vicinity for the 24 honors ending at 8 m on May 13 1881, slightly warmer and fair weather is expected.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Gladstone Laments Copyright Law as Unsatisfactory
An American donor gave 5000 toward Vatican repairs but did not sign his name. The McCarthyite wing of the Irish political scene plans a large convention on the old sod in the Rear futures. Signor Corte, Italian consul in New Orleans, has been recalled by his king after failing to serve further. Portugal faces bankruptcy and a decree grants a 30 day reprieve on all debts. In Clichy France a clash between mobs and police left several dead and four officers injured. Sir Hector Languern, Canadian minister of public works, is accused of public funds malversation totaling half a million.
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Gladstone
Vatican
Corte
New Orloone
Portugal
Clichy
Trance
City well water analysis finds contamination in central area
City chemist Latz reports five tested wells show contamination in central districts with traces of ananonia and nitric acid. Well Nos 1 3 potable, Nos 2 suspicious for ammonia and bacteria after three days, No 4 nitrous acid, No 5 also contaminated. samples taken from specific city locations.
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Latz
Health Board
Nus
Bea
New York-st
Massachusetts-ave
California-st
Aaron-st
Chilean War Esmeralda Conflict Near Acapulco
Private advices from Lower California report the Esmeralda en route to Acapulco with Chilean insurgent tension rising as Charleston pursues. Naval action likely if Esmeralda offers protection while steamers record Charleston at full speed. Insurgent agent Ricardo Strambull arrested, seeking counsel for a legal fight in the United States with possible talks with the Chilean minister in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
San Lucas
Acapulco
Charleston
Stata
Ricardo Srambull
United States
Tis
Washington
Diet From His Injuries In Pan Tandle Wreck Parson Dies
Thos AcGill one of the parsons injured in the Pan Tandle wreck west of the city about three weeks ago died Tuesday morning at St Vincent's hospital after suffering untold agony from his injuries. The Dolly was taken in charge by Kregele Whitsett and will be sent to Fredericksburg Virginia for burial.
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Thos. AcGill
St. Vincent's Hospital
Dolly
Kregele & Whitsett
Fredericksburg
Quiet Suspension of Fireman Quietly Ordered
Matthew Rodgers a Democratic fireman at headquarters was suspended Sunday without ceremony by foreman Webb Robinson. Charges of intoxication and breach of discipline were filed and a Board of Public Safety investigation is pending.
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Matthew Rodgers
Webb Robinson
Board of Public Safety
West Indianapolis notes and local incidents of 1900s
Oley Lira reports the Republic Horse Company of Wabash with capital 10900 incorporated Tuesday. Architect Baumann inspecting soldiers' monument. Town board qualified Monday, discussed electric lights. Take county paid 10006.07 to state treasury. Newton county paid 46885.07 and drew 4186.91. Sadie Jones run over by horse and buggy at Metarty and Union. Hattie Jones, 14, missing from Cone's clothing factory. Henry Bird held for theft of watch chain. Overman sues Indiana Bicycle Mfg for 10000 over patent. Knight removed from post for conduct unbecoming an officer. Multiple marriages and licenses listed. Lang, barber, arrested for assault and battery after arrest by Constable Marer. comments on law knowledge and canary bird.
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Republic Horse Company
Wabash
Baumann
Indianapolis
Take County
Newton County
Sadie Jones
Tennessee
Thornton
Broisg
Fis
Indiana-ave
J. E. Gietligan
N. Meridian Sr
Rirtrus
Charles
Forteey
Benjamin
Shelby
Dora Gulion
John
Mary Hawpton
Rufus
Parmelia Hinchman
Thomas
Esta George
Louis
Yosa Petit
Michal
Johannna Murphy
Miss Ripker
George
Anna Steaphenson
Fred
Annie Kurtz
Gir Duarns
Albert Tinkey
Highland St
Marer
Raplevin
Lang
Philip
the Canary
National charity conference gathers notable attendees
Preparations for the eighteenth national conference of charities and correction proceed at Plymouth church from Wednesday through May 20. Prominent figures include Chas A Collins of Ithica NY, H F Hatch of Jackson MI, Gen Brinkerhoff of Mansfield OH, Cadwallader Biddle of Philadelphia, Rev Thomas Uzzell of Denver, Frank B Sanborn of Boston, and Andrew Kimore of Wisconsin. Miss Clara Barton and others from Washington will attend. Badges mark three attendee groups and list Indianapolis as host.
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Plymouth Church
Chas. A. Collin
Ithica
N.Y
Empire State
H. F. Hatch
Jackson, Mich
Brinkerholt
Mansfield
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Cadwalladers
Biddles
Thos, Uzzell
Denver
Uzzell
Thos
David Swing
Plymouth
Frank B. Sanborn
Boston
Tis
John Brown
Brown
U. S. Senate
Sanborn
Andrew Kimore
Wisconsin
Charities
Chicago& Northwestern Railroad
Clara Barton
Washington
Red Cross Society
Worrep
Massachusetts
Keystone
Indianapolis
National Conference of Charities and Correction
A Sea of Fire and the Fatal Dash of 75 Men
In Coudersport Pennsylvania on May 12 a forest fire threatened nearby villages. A trainload of 75 men went to Moore's Run to fight the blaze. The engine toppled while crossing a blazing log pile, sending men into a seething cauldron as heat melted rails. Seven dead and seven reported missing with many injured.
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Coudersport
Moore’s Run
New York Super Court Rules on Executions and Riots
In New York the supreme court orders executions by electricity for murderers while a labor riot near Wheeling West Virginia results in three deaths and eight serious injuries. A fire consumes the Butchers' hide and melting association building in New York. Union Pacific liabilities approach $300,000 with $150,000 in losses. A Southwest impostor, CG. M. Wilson, is reported killed in Placidas New Mexico. A corn dispute ends in a fatality in Kentucky as Thomas dies and George obtains corn. A freight accident in Denver causes multiple injuries after a threshing machine is struck by a passenger train. A brick-yard owner in Denver employs a black worker who is attacked by strikers, causing two deaths and ten injuries.
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New York
Supreme Court
Wheeling
W. Va
Hide and Melting Association
Union Pacific Tea Company
CG. M. Wilson
Southwest
N. Davis
Denver
Xs and Wonder Dr Story Headache Studio Violin Play
Cartoonish item notes a five minute headache titled Xs and Wonder. Dr Story appears with a studio listing in Ollost Indiana for violin viola and cello instruction.
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Dr. Story
Carl B. Vort
Ello
I. Ollost
Indiana
Itis
Encampment Visitors Lodging figures Estimated for Six Hotels
With a military encampment certain, city leaders estimate lodging for 1990 guests across Bates house Denison Chand English Spencer Occidental and private boarding houses. Officials note demand varies by class and may require space beyond hotels, including makeshift accommodations.
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Kies
Entie
Bates House
Denison
Chand
Spencer
Occidental
Influenza Outbreak Hits City and Officials
In Losnox on May 12, Mr Gladstone suffered a high fever after Sunday’s influenza attack. The epidemic is spreading rapidly with many parliament members and customs officers reported ill. Rumors say the queen may be affected, but unconfirmed.
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Losnox
Gladstone
Gibratter
Silvation
Suifprera
Ijneen
Bomb Explodes Near Minister of Interior Residence
Paints, May 12. A bomb exploded Monday night at five o clock on the window sill of the minister of the interior's residence in this city. The window frame was blown to atoms and the surrounding stone wall was badly damaged. No one injured but a panic swept the finance committee at a nearby meeting. Proops were summoned and the building placed under guard. Police later arrested two women suspected of complicity. Excitement heightened by the incident.
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Paints
Committee On Finance
Proops
Strone
Parade Route Set for Harrison Visit in City
The decoration committee for President Harrison and a brief four inch speech outline a march route starting at Union station. The line heads north on Meridan then east on Washing ton to Delaware then north to Ohio, west to Meridian around the Circle and back to Union station. A stand on the east side of Jackson place will host the president’s short address before the parade.
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Harrison
Union Station
Meridan
Washington
Delaware
Ohio
Meridian
Circle
Jackson Place
Expedition to Congo Headwaters Sails from London
European members of the Anglo-Helgian expedition to the Congo headwaters sailed from London for Zanzibar on Tuesday. They will march inland for seven months to Katania, with Capt. Stairs of Halifax in command, formerly of the Stanley expedition.
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Toxaon
Congo
London
Zanzibar
Katania
Stairs
Halifax
Stanley
William to Visit Here in June Tour Stops En route
May 17 report says Emperor William will visit here in duty and preparations are under way. He will depart Berlin on June 29, calling at the Dutch and Belgium courts before arriving here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Tannoy
Emperor William
Berlin
Belgium
Citizens' Gas Light Co Wins Suit Against Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana on May 12 the Citizens' gas light company won a judgment of 8116 against the city after a suit filed for unpaid gas bills. The city will appeal the ruling.
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St. Vincennes
Ind
Citizens’ Gas Light Company
City of
Portugal's Panic Hits Lisbon and Global Markets
Paris May 12 The looming financial troubles in Lisbon drag down all Portugal related assets. The unsettled outlook weighs on investors and broad market sentiment as concern spreads beyond national borders.
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Portugal
Paris
Lisbon
May Musical Festival Corrections
A correction notes changes to the May festival lineup. The Wednesday event titled Pharideas is rescheduled and the dates appear misprinted. Details update the advertised program and timing for the Wet Wednesday event.
Death or Prison Preferred to Face Higher Judge in Drowning Plan
Richard Sellers a second hand dealer at 129 Massachusetts avenue was arrested for assault on his wife Sarah J Sellers. A court trial was set for Tuesday but he vanished leading to a delayed proceeding. A note found in Squire Smock's office purportedly pleads for leniency and hints at prison avoidance. Neighbors and a shoe-store inquiry confirm Sellers fled, with comments that he is insanely jealous amid domestic trouble and furniture damage.
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Richard Sellers
Massachusetts Ave
Sarah J. Sellers
Sellers
Squire Smock
Orton
Prisen
Ratish
Morrison St Brig
Miridhen
Orten
Jenney
Saliars
Homeopathic Meeting Opens In Indiana State House
The Indiana Institute of Homeopathy begins its 400 year meeting in the agricultural rooms of the state house Wednesday at 10 o clock. Sessions are open to the public with morning, forenoon, and evening programs. Dr BK W Sawyer of Kohomo is president and Dr W S Clarke of Indianopolis secretary. A notable feature is sanitation of divestings under Dr Taylor, president of the State board of health.
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Indiana Institute of Homeopathy
Homeopathic State Medical Society
State House
General Philic
BK. W. Sawyer
Kohomo
W. 5. Clarke
Ondianiolis
Sanitary Scivice
Taylor
State Board of Health
Birds Carrying Messages Buusshis May 12 Item
In Buusshis on May 12 workers and Belgian strikers relay messages using carrier pigeons as a novel method of communication amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buusshis
The Sun Hints at Blame for Female Frivolities
The piece notes that some blame is directed at women for frivolities while advocating discretion. It warns that silence can reveal others secrets and that bold social behavior can be misread. It also suggests men may try to dominate in public settings, hinting at marital tensions and social judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prind
Features of Sporting Life Contests and Baseball Scores
Philadelphia seeks pushers as Shield leads in the grand pool. Dan Brouthers tops the association at the bar. Cleveland aims for a fresh start. Elks discuss Sullivan charges. Scores include Derrott 1 Evansville 3 Bay City 3, Terre Haute 1. Jimny Larkins defeats Jimmy Hogan in 14 rounds. Kentucky race notes and horse Tendon unable to start. League games report St. Louis 4 Baltimore 3, Athletics 14 Louisville 2, Boston 7 Columbus 4, Washington 12 Cincinnati 4. The league results show Philadelphia 5 Cleveland 3, Brooklyn 7 Cincinnati 6, New York team specifics cut off.
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Philadelphia
Shield
Dan Brouthers
Cleveland
The
Elks
Sullivan
Derrott
Evansville
Bay City
Terre Haute
Jackson
Corbett
Slavin
H. J. Stevens
Chicago
Omaha
Schhaefer
Ives
South
Mexico
Jimny Larkins
Jersey City
Jimmy Hogan
Louisville
Celf
Lexington
Sir Planet
Tuiles
Longshore
Sallie Tyler
Tenton
Kentucky
Brooklyn
Association
St. Louis
Baltimore
Stivetts
Boyle
McMahon
Robinson
Athletics
Chamberlain
MckKeonah
Bhret
Ryan
Boston
Columbus
Haddock
Farrell
Knell
Donahue
Washington
Cinsinnati
Carey
Tolan
Kilroy
Kelly
Hurley
Young
Zunmer
Esper and Clements
Cincinnati
McLane
Harrington
Hemming
Daly
Chiears
Hutchinson
Luttridge
Clackson
Tianzel
New York
Air
Mabdwin
Bby Bourke
Ex-President Cleveland Tours Iroquois Hotel in Cleveland
After breakfast Tuesday at the Iroquois hotel ex-president Cleveland walked with a few friends and was greeted by crowds on the street. He visited his old Weedblock office, met former associates, and attended a public reception in the mayor's office before resting for a Cleveland democracy delegation’s escort to the new club house formal dedication event.
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Cleveland
Brirain
Clevland
Weedblock
Bunnabl
Bissell, Sicard, Brundage & Bissall
Navy fears imminent clash as Chilean state chase nears
May 12 reports from Washington say no Pacific intelligence reached the navy about the Stata chase. The Charleston is in Mexican waters and likely to meet the Stata or the insurgent cruiser Himeralda soon, with officials not denying a possible fight. Secretary Tracy is in New York, leaving unclear how commands are directed if engagement occurs.
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Washington
Navy Department
Pacific
Stata
Charleston
Himeralda
Department
Tracy
New York
United States
Ex Explorer Attacks Siberia. Audience Cheers Russia
At Toulouse on Tuesday night M. Robert, ex explorer, used a Siberia lecture to criticize Russian administration. His remarks drew a sharp protest from M. Robert, president of the geographical society, who waved his hat and shouted Vive la Russia. The audience responded with cheers for Russia.
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Russia
Paris
M. Robert
Siberia
Toulouse
The
Geographical Society
Dangiled from a Limb in Centreville Jail
A party of masked men entered the Centreville jail about 1 AM Tuesday and hanged Asbury Green, a colored man sentenced to 21 years for assault on Mrs. Howard Tolson in February, from the limb of a tree.
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Balrmore
Centreville
Asbury Green
Howard Tolson
Ancient order of Hibernians hold 42nd national convention in New York
Ninvy York, May 12. The forty second annual national convention of the Ancient order hibernians began there Tuesday in Tammany hall which was elaborately decorated with Trish and American flags. Three hundred delegates were present.
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Ninvy York
Hibernians
Tammany Hall
Attempt on Czarowitz in Rajoto Attacked by Japanese
Despatches from Tokio report an attempted assassination of the czarowitz near Rajoto. He was attacked by a Japanese assailant who inflicted slight sword wounds. No further details were received.
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London
Tokio
Czarowitz
Rajoto
Way of the World: Detroit tussle over rubber coats at funerals
The Detroit undertakers clash with the health department over wearing rubber coats while handling contagious cases. The dispute unfolds amid other items, including a cherammangan pebble exhibit and a Philadelphia marriage annulment case involving Ivy Quick and James Fimile Wood.
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Detroit
Health Department
Thianio
Ex-president Shaffer defends board policy on street railway finances
The ex president, Shaffer, told a Sun reporter that his resignation was voluntary after bearing the brunt of policy decisions. He denied endorsing a harsher stance and said directors altered plans, putting him in an embarrassing position. He defended Rumsey’s remarks as not reflecting directors’ views and noted the railway’s $700,000 debt with new bonds and stock sales aimed at financing upgrades and the Irvington rapid transit line.
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Shaffer
Sun
Board of Directors
Chicago
Anu
Lear
Suatter
Ele
Whitten
Lina Cays
Mr. Ishatter
Mr. Shatter
Rumsey
Sentinel
Street Railroad
Citizen Street Railway
Irvington
Oiher
Family Battle Near Knoxville Ends in Multiple Deaths
From Wolf Creek comes a grim account of a feud over a young wife. A wealthy farmer Johathanel remarried a 17 year old girl sparking family rage. After a mob beat the bride, arrests followed then releases. The feud escalated at Hallow's house where John Bell Bill Bell and Jack Johnson were killed and another man fatally shot. Both sides remain armed and at war.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Wolf Creek
Johathanel
John Ballew
Hallow
Ballow
John Bell
Bill Bell
Jack Johnson
Strikers Seize Midland Road Train at Warriaxp Indiana
Waves land citizens and Midland railroad men capture and hold a train for pay due them. A passenger coach is seized at Ladoga. The strikers remain orderly, hoping to force payment as General Manager Moore and Mr Stawford attempt to restore possession, with courts not yet acting.
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Warriaxp
Ind
Midland Railroad
Waveland
Ladoga
Moore
Stawford
Gheda
Navy to stage Chesapeake naval displays at Yorktown and Annapolis
Government plans a series of naval displays around Chesapeake Bay to showcase ships of the White quadrier squadron of evolution. One event will beach Yorktown and another at Annapolis during the annual ceremonial exercises at the naval academy next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeke Bay
Yorktown
Annapeiia
Neural Academy
Federal Court Roundup Sees Terminations and Sentences
In a federal court session Judge Woods ordered 12 men dismissed from employment amid a whistle blown. Charles White of Noblesville received six months on a charge of shoving the quaser and OW. Coleman of Bedford drew ten days for attempting to buy “green goods” through the mail. The Charles Volster case was postponed until May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxer
Woods
Charles White
Noblesville
OW. Coleman
Bedford
Charles ‘Volster
New bookcises at 1m L Ehier' 8 Riglien' Head and Fant Store
A fragmented ad style notice describes a long waiting line at a footwear shop. It mentions Dalton and Batter an. bloch and Entes Louse in unclear phrasing. The readable portion signals a sale or launch with emphasis on shoes and a store.
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Riglien
Ee Whatsaiten Hastoenter Dalton
Batter An. Blocr
Entes Louse
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SV. BG. Fowler
Citizens’ Company
Lats
Speecewek
Oley Lira
Gota Bigs Fav
Reynos Ayres
Chamber of Deputies
Wik Weispurts
WIC
Ghippe
the Salvation Ar
Rome
Sporting Life
Penny
Esmeralda
Cherammergan
Alance
Buiman
Reubens
Christ
James Fimile Wood
Ivy Quick
Ivy
Vinally
Lothario
Sam Smail
Atlanta
Hinton P. Wright
Small
State
Joel Chandler Harris
Balaam
Mererds
S. Bllys-St
MR. Shaffer
Fle
Pliny
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