Number 1 239 Stories of the Town Bob Emmett Arrested
The Sun profiles Bob Emmett and John Kealing as they recall political betroths and a string of anecdotes. Emmett’s candlelit canvassing ends with a merchant cop and a wary crowd, while Kealing reflects on a boastful early speech and a farmer’s hearty, mistaken compliment.
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Bob Emmett
John Keaiing
the Sun
John Kealing
Mr. Kealing
Bob
South Side
Emmett
Boone County
Kealing
John
Reverend Dr De Lamater Indiana Politician and Pastor
Word reached Indianapolis of the death of the Rev Dr De Lamater once a pastor in Indiana and a prominent political figure. He led Rob erts Park church in 1876, then Grace Church at Market and East streets, aligned with Greenbackers, served in Congress, won and lost elections, and later devoted himself to preaching.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
de Lamater
Denver
Col
Roberts Park Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church
Market
Eastets
Greenbackers
Congress
Thomas A. Hendricks
John Hanna
Thomas Ewing, Jr
Ohio
Buckeye
Stanton Peelle
Vengeance of Mobs遭 eight murderers shot and arabs flung over cliff
From Panis May 18 Letters from Tan Siers describe mob justice in a 18 month period. Bands of convicts returned from Cayenne were killed by mobs for murder and robbery without judicial trial. A recent case near Constantinople saw an Arab attacker and child murderer tossed from a precipice before police could intervene.
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Panis
Tan- Siers
Cayenne
Constantinople
Parlor Rooms and Mistoner Sanitarium Base Ohio
Readable text notes new parlor rooms at William L Elder’s establishment and references B Mistoner’s sanitarium base in Ohio. Mentions nervous and mental ailments in vague terms. Content is fragmentary but indicates health facility context and regional reference.
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Wm. L. Elder
B. Mistoner
Ohio
Mrs Pullman Dring in New York Dying Hope Fades
Mrs. BE Pullman mother of George M Pullman of the Pullman Palace Car Company remains unchanged in New York on May 18 with no hope of recovery. Death expected momentarily as most of her family are at her side after telegram summons.
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Pullman Dring
New York
BE. C. Pullman
George M. Pullman
Pullman Palace Car Company
City Life Briefs and Local Notices
Wm Dorsey an 11 years old was sent to the reformatory by Judge Cox on petty theft charges. The State board awarded a $4500 contract for sheep barns to Anderson and Walsh for the new fair grounds. Justice Johnson held a double wedding. Several marriages are listed along with local incidents including a street box theft and a supposed attack on a city resident. Fall Creek rises three feet after weeks of rain, threatening homes near Douglass park. Marriage licenses issued and a court case where Michael Groskopf was cleared after his son-in-law admitted false testimony.
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Wm. Dorsey
Cox
State Board of Agriculture
Anderson & Walsh
Justice Johnson
Francis Burgett
Jennie Maxwell
James McClain
Ella Thrush
Johnson County
William Stevenson
Justice Habic
W. Indianapolis
Sun
Tom Taggart
Ed. Petticord
Bolen
McGill
Maryland St
Clara Brillhart
Michigan Ave
Mary
Fall Creek
Douglass Park
Brrras
Peter and
Rachel Shultz
Wilhelm
Anna Ade
John
Ida Gossom
Frank
Ole Hood
Chas
Mrs. Laron
Ceraurus
Steenmen
Memorial of Judge Howland Dominates Bar Meeting
A large bar association gathering at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the circuit court room reflected on the death of Judge Howland. Speakers praised his fearless, urbane conduct, and memorials urged judicial independence and long terms to resist politics.
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Bar Association
Circuit Court Room
Judge Howland
C. W Smith
John Coburn
Capt. Schley
Lawson Harvey
Howe
Brown and Elliott
Noble C. Butler
Ayres
W. P. Fishback
Howland
Supreme Bench
Mr. Fishback
England
Fishback
Wm. A. Ketcham
Jas. A. New
Harvey
Wm. Wallace
Senator McDonald
William Henderson
Livingston Howland
Mr. Ketcham
Judge Chapman
Charles Lamb
Hood
Indiana
Clomon Claypool
Thomas L. Sulivan
Maj. Holstein
D. W. Howe
W. A. Ketcham
Louis Jordan
The
Salina Sanders Sues for Divorce and Property Restraint
Salina Sanders files for divorce from John Sanders and seeks a restraining order to bar disposal of joint property. John Barry, a peddler and known fighter, fined 25 dollars and 30 days in the workhouse for resisting Patrolman Robinson on Wednesday. The police court continued the case against Thomas Barchall for wife beating. the couple living on Union Street have been married only two months.
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Salina Sanders
John Sanders
John Barry
Richardson
Barry
Thomas Barchall
Union-st
Granite strike widens across states as 65000 idle
A major labor dispute expands from granite workers to broader unions. By May 18 the third granite industry day shows 65,000 idle nationwide with Maine 8000, Massachusetts 12000, New Hampshire 9000, Vermont 5000, Connecticut 5000, New York City 7000, Brooklyn 3000, and New York state plus western cities 16000 affected.
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New York
Granite
New England Contractors’ Association
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
New York City
Brooklyn
New York State
Western Cities
Weathered Farmer Grumbles at Rain Flooding Fields
A lean farmer visits the sheriff, lambasting the heavy rain that ruins crops. He laments not recalling such weather since boyhood, notes corn rotting in crib, and jokes about May cherries ripening in June while water lilies thrive as he seeks a meal.
Relay Bicycle Race Aims To Prove Bicycles Beat Horses
At noon on Wednesday in Chicago General Nelson A. Miles delivered a sealed message to top cyclists Arthur Lumsden and E C Bode at army headquarters. The relay to New York begins amid rain and poor road conditions as 100 riders attempt the 1000 mile journey in about 100 hours to demonstrate bicycles superior for wartime message delivery.
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Nelson A. Miles
Arthur E. Lumsden
E. C. Bode
West
Army Headquarters
O. O. Howard
New York
Street Sign Prices Sought for Indianapolis Design
The Board of P. W. sent a letter to C. R. Brand & Co of Detroit asking for samples of street signs with price per thousand as Indianapolis streets will be properly designated. Detroit received 21,080 from the firm at 34 dollars per hundred.
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Boca
Board of P. W
C. R. Brand & Co
Detroit
Indianapolis
Amery Brush Manufacturer Dead in New Jersey Hotel
Evizaneta New Jersey May 18 a brush maker from Boston named Cr Amery was found dead in his hotel room after apparently blowing out gas inside his room. The death appears linked to business troubles.
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Evizaneta
N. J
Cr . Amery
Boston
Court fight over brick payment delay sparks dispute
Hall & Harlan brick makers claim Kennington owes 1127 for materials used on Pearl street improvement. Kennington contends bricks were late and seeks damages deduction before paying. Board presented the bill ignoring Hall & Harlan's complaint, likely sending the matter to court. Paris notes in chamber of deputies M. d Ornac to press prosecution of Daniel Wilson for corrupt acts tied to Loches mayor election.
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Hall & Harlan
B. of
P. W
Kennington
Grevy
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. d’Ornac
M. Daniel Wilson
Loches
Tours
Just a Lie Nasnyitz Telegram From Manchester
A Manchester telegram reports there is no excitement or danger of a mob or lynching.
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Nasnyitz
Manchester
Statesmen at Work in Congress on Funds and Fits
In Washington on May 18 the House limited private measures by opposing unanimous consent while debating a $100,000 survey for public lands and a free of duty art bill. Ex Congressmen Grosvenor and Pettigrew spoke on nominations and World’s Fair funding, while naval and river and harbor bills faced criticism and potential adjustments from Senate Republicans.
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Mr. Watson
Grosvenor
Pettigrew
Senate
Washington
Watson
Georgia Alliance
House
Pari Land States
Chicago Times
Gen. Newberry
Newberry
Deadwood
Cockrell
Cockerell
Gorman
Vilas
British Attack on Jebu and Evba Tribes Near Epe
British forces under Col. Scott moved from the vold coast to strike the Jebu and Evba tribes blocking inland trade. They reached Epe and attacked two inland towns, burning them after clearing brush amid sharp fighting. Eight native allies were killed. enemy losses unknown. The natives allegedly suffered heavy casualties as they withdrew with dead and wounded.
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Vold
Africa
Col
Scott
Epe
Odd Fellows in Session Report Framing Indiana Lodges
Odd-fellows and many attendees gathered to discuss organization and reports. Grand master Wiley cited seven new lodges in the past year, total 593 in Indiana with 26 475 active members, lodge resources at 2 085 680 and 81 068 spent on member relief, treasury 27 114. The session included a social program as meetings continued.
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Wiley
Indiana
Electrocution of Jos L Tice Ends Rochester Wife Murder Case
In Auburn New York on May 18 Jos L Tice 70 was executed at 6 39 am for the 1891 Rochester murder of his wife. The electrocution used 1720 volts for two 15 second shocks and a final 10 second surge, with doctors certifying death after a brief autopsy.
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Aepurg
N. Y
Jos
C.f
Daniels
Buffalo
Tice
Rochester
Court of Appeals
Hill to go to Chicago to push presidential boom
New York May 18 Senator Hill reportedly plans to travel to Chicago to establish headquarters and campaign for his presidential bid. Friends oppose the move but he remains firm, arguing it mirrors past campaigns. Also Calcutta reports an earthquake across Singapore Penang Johore and Sumatra with no deaths but Malay fears.
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Elanage
New York
Senator Hill
Hill
Cay
Flower
Cleveland
Syracuse
Calcutta
Singapore
Penang
Johore
Sumatra
Malay Peninsula
Teed Arrested In Adultery Charge At Teed's College
Dr Cyrus R Teed known as the messiah of the college of life was arrested in Chicago on a charge of adultery. The accuser is Thomas Cole who says Teed acted improperly involving his wife Mrs Cole described as an angel in Teed's heaven.
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Woessiah
Teed
Cyrus R. Teed
College of Life
Thomas Cole
State House Notes and Spring Delays at Indiana Grounds
A. M. Sweeny and Mrs. Sweeny seek relief at Indiana springs for Mrs. Sweeny’s health. Deputy-secretary King and Public printer Stein plan retirement from Hendricks Club Guide editorship. Rain delays track work and grandstand completion for July races. An immense rotunda register invites visitors to inscribe names, amid capitol site sight-seeing.
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A. M. Sweeny
Supreme Court
Capitol
Broad Ripple Street Car Clash Prompts Ripple Damages Claim
Broad Ripple and Citizens' companies face a stalled streetcar project on Central avenue as rails go in slowly. Legal maneuvering centers on county officials and a $10,000 check while attorneys mull damages and a potential phonograph record of statements. A slim hopeful note remains that electric cars may run to the fair grounds.
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Walt and
Johnpee
Citizens’ Company
Central Ave
Mason
Shaffer
New York
Ripple
Broad Ripple Company
Ripple Company
Wested Winnie Fought After Drubbing Near Bar
Winnie Smith, known for a rough reputation, was violently struck near Denison bar room between 6 and 7 pm Tuesday. He fell to the curb, suffering a deep scalp gash. Dr. Coombs treated the wound. Smith’s backers claim no women were present and allege a quarrel started by him.
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Smith
Denison
Pennsylvania St
Burned Alive Thirteen Horses in Ward Barn Fire
The Ward property at 688 N Mississippist suffered a severe fire at 8 58 am on Wednesday incinerating 13 horses two buggies 11 sets of harness and ice tools Ward an ice dealer claimed the blaze started inside the barn and may have been incendiary the residence nearby was saved but the barn was destroyed and Ward voiced suspicion of arson. Also notice: Indiana homeopathy institute holds two day session at the state house with reports from Secretary Clarke Treasurer Martin and President Boyd and a broad membership county to lake and river. A separate case in Washington Indiana sees a $7 500 settlement in a $50 000 damage suit against Ohio and Mississippi railway for eye damage from exposure while getting off a train in the rain.
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P. J. Ward
Ward
Mississippist
Intiana Institute of Homeopathy
State House
Clarke
Martin
Boyd
Washington
Ind
Alice Ferguson
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
New Professor at Indiana University Named
May 18 report from Ind indicates Prof John R Commons of Cherlin College Ohio accepts the political economy chair at Indiana University after the resignation of Prof E A Ross who moves to Cornell.
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Bioamineron
Ind
John R. Commons
Cherlin College
Ohio
Indiana University
E. A. Ross
Cornell
Indiana Weather Forecast for May 20, 1892
Forecasts for Indiana indicate cooler and cloudy conditions with occasional rains and likely thunderstorms on Wednesday. Thursday should be cooler but fair, followed by several days of fair weather.
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Indiana
Flood Devastates Missouri Valley as Levees Give Way
Nebraska water spout and Midwest flood threaten towns from Venice to Cahokia. Rivers rise beyond control, railroad levees fail, bridges wash away, and thousands flee with little shelter. Omaha crossing gap widens to 30 feet as storms roar.
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Nebraska
Pitts Hills
Ha Madison
Ohio
Missouri
Missouri River
Omaha
Hartington
Elmwood
Neb
New Albany
Monticello
Fleeing for Their Lives in East St. Louis Break
News from Louis, Missouri reports that the Baltimore and Ohio dike in East St. Louis has broken and residents are fleeing for their lives amid rising flood danger.
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r.Louis,Mo
Baltimore & Ohio
East St. Louis
Dr J W Mendenhall Elected Editor of Methodist Review
Ouama May 18 Bishon Foster presided at the conference session praising American philanthropists in Russian famine relief. Dr J W Mendenhall elected editor of the Methodist Review by acclamation. Also notes on Deeming execution and banker Samuel Hamilton of Weensville dying in Indiana at 80, born in Ireland, worth $500000.
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Ouama
Bishon Foster
J. W. Mendenhall
Methodist Review
Ween Sielbyville
Ind
Samuel Hamilton
Ireland
America
Fort Wayne and St Pauls place in saturday opening
A garfield park chicago opening is announced for saturday with standings and results across multiple teams and cities. The report lists scores, players, and events from Evansville Peoria Terre Haute Rockford and more while noting persistent rain affecting games and a busy baseball and horse racing scene.
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St. Paul's
Garfield Park
Chicago
Evansville
Peoria Terre Haute
Rockford
Louisville
Drs. Tarrar
T'schagorine
Berlin- St. Louis
Ruby Payne
Lew Martin
Cassella
Mary L
Hydy
Depauw University
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Omaha
Balgowan
Merchant's
Morse
Kindora
Pardee
Andulla Blackburn
Indianapolis
Henry Boyle
Toledo
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Vorhis
Baltimore
New York
Crane
Welch
Royle
Healy
Buffinton
Robinson
Cleveland
Young
Doyle
Jones and Griat
Pittsburg
Woodcock
Mack
Gumbert
Schriver
Washington
Philadelph
Esper
Crags
Kin Mulligan
McGuire
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