Odd Railroad Tales and Coincidences in Panic Handle
A railway forum in Indianapolis recounts strange coincidences and near misses on the Wabash and other lines. Stories include a switch engine operator who briefly ran a passenger train after leaving union work, a man who saved a life with a felt hat wick, and cautions about engine quirks, oiling drills, and lessons from Hoke Smith’s railroad advocacy.
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Buck
Hoke Smith
Corpment
Brotherhood
Indianapolis
Anoka Junction
Wabash
Charley Doxey
Eel River
Ile
Lake Erie Road
Peru
Lawyer Says Charley Won Big From Railroad Deal
A correspondent notes that after patient negotiation a liberal compromise was reached with the railroad company. Charley likely received a tidy sum, while his real estate holdings and insurance business prosper. Harrison advised him to pay what he thought fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Harrison
Several Banks Close Doors Amid Run Demand
May 18 reports from Curcaco Brunswick and Lincoln describe bank runs and closures. National Bank of Evanston shut by examiners with plans to reopen soon. capital 100000. Brunswick First and Oglethorpe National Banks in trouble, Oglethorpe head M Ulman died by suicide, deposits mostly withdrawn. Lincoln Clearing House Savings Bank saw extensive run, bank extended aid and vows to pull through. capital 85000, deposits 150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
National Bank of
Evanston
Caldwell
Chemical National
Metropolitan National
Brunswick
First National
Oglethorpe National Banks
M. Ulman
Oglethorpe National
Liman
Linconn
Neb
Clearing House Savings Bank
Illinois dedicates grand world fair building in Chicago
More than 60000 people attended the noon ceremony at the world’s fair grounds. Gov Altgeld, Mayor Harrison, state commissioners and prominent citizens were guests as two National Guard regiments escorted dignitaries. Lafayette B. Pennell gave the principal address praising Illinois Resources, sons, and prairie exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Altgeld
Harrison
Llinois
National Guards
Lafayette Unky
Prairie State
Gov. Altgeld
Floral ship to grace state house lawn for G A R encampment
Florists unite to build a 200 by 80 foot floral ship on the state house grounds with masts and sails towering for G A R visitors. The southeast lawn will showcase the ship and the letters G A R with two emblems formed in flowers on the south side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Order
Pebble Street Boys Fined Then Freed
Herman Fritz and two companions were stopped by a peace officer for obstructing sidewalks. Each was fined $1 plus costs after a brief trial. A neighbor urged mercy. the judge remitted the fines, leaving only the prosecutor’s fee of $5. The case sparked sympathy as the boys were said to be innocent and a child of a poor widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Fritz
Qakst
Yocum
Forest King
Beckwith
Fritz
Cadi
Railroad Magnate Huntington Reported Killed in New Orleans
A private message from New Orleans reports O P Huntington, the famed railroad magnate, killed by a fall there on Thursday. A New York dispatch states the New Orleans man killed named C P Huntington is not the railroad magnate and is unrelated to C P Huntington of New York.
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Huntington
Curcaco
New Orleans
O. P. Huntington
New York
CO. P. Huntington
C. P. Huntington
New York Cruiser In Fast Run Toward Government Premiums
The United States cruiser New York, recently launched at Philadelphia, passed Onatam Massachusetts on Thursday morning going very fast. Report says she is expected to win the heavy government premiums for extra speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onatam
Mass
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Boilermakers Return to Work at Chandler & Taylor Shops
Striking boilermakers resumed work Thursday morning at Chandler and Taylor’s shops. A number of helpers also returned under the old wage scale, ending a temporary stoppage.
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Chander& Taylor
Weather Update for Indianapolis Area
Forecast calls for warmer conditions in Indianapolis and surrounding areas with fair skies Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures rise modestly as a high pressure drifts overhead, bringing dry and tranquil weather. Wind remains light and conditions favorable for outdoor activities.
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Indianapolis
Fleeing to the Hills as Floods Threaten Valley Towns
Report from May 18 detailing western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio storms. Levees and dams near Beaver Falls and New Castle feared to fail, risking towns along the Shenango and nearby rivers. Bridges washed out, rail lines disrupted, and factories flooded with rising waters threatening extended damage.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Allegheny
Monongahella
Beaver Falls
Fallston
Bridgewater
New Castle
Shenango
Richardson
South New Castle
Sharon
Johnestown
Burrato
Lake Shore
New York & Pennsylvania
Titusville
Oil City
Pittsburg
Corry
Cuevenlano
Cuyahoga
Accidental Death of Emmett Brackenridge in Fort Wayne
Emmett Brackenridge, 50, son of the late Judge Brackenridge, was accidentally shot and killed in a Fort Wayne barn while handling a Flobert life firearm. The weapon discharged during descent, striking his right temple. He was unmarried and recently worked as a clerk in the township trustee’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Emmiet
Brackenridge
Flobert
Amber Scribe Views Mrs Ida Harper At Chicago Event
Amber the Chicago Herald writer comments on Mrs Ida Harper of Indianapolis delivering a concise municipal reform paper to 3,000 women in Columbus hall during the women's congress at the world's fair building in Chicago. The piece notes Amber’s playful aside about motherhood and future regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber
Birs. Harper
Chicago
Ida Harper
Indianapolis
Chicago Herald
Columbus Hall
Murphy temperance talk set for Thursday night
Crey Liebe and Father Gavish will address the Murphy temperance league Thursday night. Public baths discussion planned at Plymouth church charity rooms Friday at 4 30 p.m. Chas Ebert and Miss Cora Ulrich wed Wednesday night by Rev Clark at the bride's parents home on Blackford street. State health board aims to form town boards statewide. about 001 towns lack health regulations. Patrick Madden incurred a crushed leg at work for the railroad. he won 4000 in a suit, with an appeal filed. Governor to issue proclamation enacting recent acts. all counties had paid copies by Thursday noon except Marion.
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Father Gavish
Murphy Temperance League
Standard Veterinary College
Indiana Veterinary Colege
Charity Rooms
Plymouth Church
Chas. Ebert
Cora Ulrich
Mr. Clark
Blackford St
State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Patrick Madden
McCabe
Marion
First Hebrews Hanged in North America for Murder
Harris Blank and Isaac Rosenwig, both 27, two Russian peddlers, were executed at Tunkhannock Pennsylvania for the March 1892 murder of Jacob Marks in Dutch Mountain Wyoming County. The double hanging drew a large crowd after stores closed. a rabbi attended as the drop fell at 11 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Marks
Dutch Mountain
Wyoming County
Marks
Jawelry
South America
Nosenwig
Blank
Mother bids farewell to mob killed Lou Trench at Browns town
The body of Lou Trench hanged by an infuriated mob after a murder at Seymour was buried at Crownhill cemetery on Thursday. The Trench family, grieving deeply, faced the funeral at 9 am with Rev HE Rawls officiating. Lou, born January 12 1868, was mourned by his parents and siblings, while neighbors described the harrowing scene and the mother’s final words.
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Lou Trenck
Brownstown
Feadler
Seymour
Crownhill Cemetery
Rawls
Edwin Ray M. W
Lou
Louis Trench
Yonkers Fire Destroys Large Factory in Yonkers
Yonkers New York May 18 The Yonkers lot manufacturing establishment covering a block burned Thursday. Firemen on the roof were forced to jump as walls collapsed but suffered no injuries. Seven hundred workers were left unemployed and the loss is about 100000 with partial insurance.
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Yonkenrs
N. Y
Yonkers Lot
President appoints new consuls including Chicago figures
Chicago report notes Thursday appointments of consuls M M Dutlie at Winnipeg Arkansas, George Horton at Athens Greece, and Frank H Brooks at Trieste. Horton, a notable Chicago poet, and Brooks, a Chicago journalist active in politics, are highlighted.
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Chicago
Washineroy
M.M. Dutlie
Arkansas
Winnepew
George Horton
Athens
Greece
Frank H. Brooks
Clinois
Trieste
Mr. Horton
May. Brooks
Puritan Idea Sparks Call to Close World’s Fair Grounds
Boston May 18 Representative Brown introduced in the house a preamble condemning the world’s fair commissioners for opening the grounds on Sunday as a breach of faith and urging the president to demand closure of the fair by the directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Brown
Judd Sailed Away From New York to Southampton
Hon Max Judd consul general to Vienna sailed from New York on the Augusta Victoria for Southampton. He traveled with his wife and carried assurances that the Austrian government would receive him courteously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd
New York
Max Judd
St. Louis
Vienna
Southampton
Washington figures clash over civil service reforms
Erom Washington, ex-commissioner Simonds denies charges in the Crawbaugh telephone case. Pension chief Loehren vows reform by placing only Democrats on examining boards. President Cleveland plans stricter civil service for most offices. Senator Voorhees remains tied to the postmaster general's office while Bissell denies approving the firing of Republican letter carriers in Terra Haute.
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W. &. Simonds
Crawbaugh
Loehren
Cleveland
Voorhees
Bissell
Terra Haute
Beachams Pills Cure Sick Headache Ad
Beachams Pills advertised as a cure for sick headache and invited readers to visit their new location at 156 Virginia Ave featuring fine furniture and upholstery from Iske Bros.
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Beacham
Virginia Ave
Iske Bros
Alabama sewer strike ends with 1.65 nine hour scale
A citywide sewer strike ended Thursday after a union hall conference with Mayor Sullivan and contractors. Agreement sets $1.65 for nine hours with union preference, valid through 1893, and strikers return to work at noon. Some contractors and workers remain unsettled about enforcement across other projects.
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Alabama St
Union Hall
E. Washington St
Sullivan
Doe
Gruner
Alabama At
Citizen’s Street Railway Company
Prospect St
McNeely
Sun
John St
Western Paving Company
Monument
Supt
Shearer
Tum Sun
Monument Place
English Ave
Nicaragua's Rebellion Surges Toward Managua Capital
A dispatch from Columbia Panama reports Managua shelters rebel sympathizers as President Lacazo punishes captives. Ex president D Cardenas jailed then escaped. Gen Gutierrez defected to rebels and joined their march on the capital amid recent fighting. Three fires cause minor damage to homes on North Street and Meridian Street. suspects incendiaries.
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Nicaragua
New York
Columbia
Panama
Aya
Managua
Lacoza
D. Cardenas
Republic
Guttierrez
Dyeing and Cleaning. Smiths Dye Works
A compact notice outlines Smiths Dye Works at 67 N Pennsylvania Street offering dyeing and cleaning services in a storefront operation.
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Smith’s Dye Works
N, Pennsylvania-st
Palace Hotel Safe Robbed. Detective Seek Charles Taylor
A safe at the Palace Hotel corner Illinois and Georgia streets was robbed of over 160 dollars early Thursday. A warrant was issued for the hotel’s missing night clerk Charles Taylor who fled before dawn. The owner reported Taylor’s hiring, shady past, and letters from a wife in Canton, Ohio, fueling suspicion. Police pursue leads on his identity and whereabouts.
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Palace Hotel
Illinois and
Georgia Sts
Charles Taylor
Taylor
W. H. Pritchard
South Bend
Wash
Pritchard
Ele
Washington
Canton
Will
Charles
Chas. Taylor
Medics Adjourn as Officers Elected at Session
The Physio medical association held a Thursday session with bills approved and papers read on microscopy and histology. officers elected include President B O Broady Chicago, secretary A W Fisher Indianapolis, and treasurer E Anthony Indianapolis. New York churches plan organized opposition to the Geary law to prevent Chinese deportations.
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Chicago
Broady
J. A. Stafford
Buffalo
B. O. Broady
A. W. Fisher
Indianapolis
E. Anthony
Postmasters Appointed in Several States on Thursday
Washington May 16 The president appointed several postmasters including John M M Benson Frostburg Md Henry W Streb Canal Dover Oh John C Bellmeyer Mansona Oh Charles H Dorr Berwick Pa Michael T Hogan Emporia Pa Henry B Kulp Laplume Pa W A Strum Latrobe Pa F O Whitman Lewisburg Pa Frank M Wandling Scranton Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John MM. Benson
Frostburg
Henry W. Streb
Canal Dover
John C. Bellmeyer
Mansona
Charles H. Dorr
Berwick
Michael T. Hogan
Emporia
Henry B. Kulp
Laplume
W. A. Strum
Latrobe
F.O. Whitman
Lewisburg
Frank M. Wandling
Scranton
Burial set for George Holtz at Crown Hill Cemetery
George Holtz whose body was recovered from the canal at Twelfth Street will be buried Friday at 2 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery. Address at the grave will be given by Mr. Vonnegut. The Independent School Society will attend and have charge of the funeral.
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George Holtz
Twelfth St
Crown Hill Cemetery
Vonnegut
Independent School Society
Legless peddler arrested for assault with intent to kill
William Martin a legless man who earns by peddling was arrested Thursday on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill. He allegedly struck his stepfather Isaac Penny with a chair and beat him with a crutch.
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Wm. Martin
Isaac Penny
Frivolous Notes on Seasonal Tastes and Fashion
A quirky column notes it is apple season and highlights trends such as buttermilk on ice, a cherry stoning device, violet ice cream with real flowers, gloves made to measure for fashionable young men, and a preference for frozen fruits at gatherings. It mentions outdated ice cream and desks at Wm, L. Hider's.
Briggs Smiles and Nods at Washington Presbyterian Assembly
Washington May 18 The 105th annual session of the National Presbyterian Church in the United States opened in New York and Washington with Briggs in the center of attention. Dignitaries, editors, and southern colored delegates attended as the Briggs case dominated discussion amid prayers, hymns, and formal ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In
United States
L Barnes
Wm. C. Young
Danville
W. H. Roberts
Cincinnati
Alvin Gartlett
Briggs
New York
Henry Preserved Smith
Lane Theological Seminary
Francis Brown
Union Seminary
George D. Alexander
George L
New York-ave
Jos. T. Smith
Secretary Gresham comments on Geary law enforcement
Secretary Gresham on May 18said he never stated the Geary law could not be enforced nor would he. He noted funds are insufficient to immediate execution of the law and stressed there is no prepared statement to that effect.
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Waswincrox
Gresham
Tragic drowning after boat capsizes on the Cuyahoga
In Cleveland on May 18 Capt. Stanley Flannigan and Michael LeBlonde were rowing when an oar broke and the boat and life-boat carrying seven sank. A high sea and broken oar left rescuers unable to reach them. four others perished, leaving Flannigan and LeBlonde among the drowned.
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Cleveland
Stanley Flannigan
Michael LeBlonde
Cuyahoga
Flannigan
LeBlonde
Civic Counts and Court Actions From Local Docket
A jury in Judge Bartholomew's court ruled for Citi zens' street railroad in a damage suit by Christian Matthews. William Harrold was acquitted of receiving stolen goods. later found guilty of grand larceny and sentenced to six months in the work house. Frank Compton, 14, acquitted of assault on Samuel Alexander. both boys fined after quarreling over a string. Mary L. Albart granted divorce and her maiden name Pruitt. Albert testified amid a history of abuse. Mrs. Martha I. Bailey suit against Rev. Smith for dog bite concluded. neighbors describe the dog as vicious while one observer disputed harm. The case links a Baptist minister husband, a Christian church attorney, a Methodist evangelist defendant, and Prohibition Party lawyers in a curious courtroom panorama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew’s
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Christian Matthews
William Harrold
Frank Compton
Cox
Samuel Alexander
Frank
Mary L. Albart
Pruitt
Brown
Albert
Martha I. Bailey
Rev. Smith
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Rairoad Lier
Iine
Union Pacific
Floke Smith
Washingon
Georgia
Jie
Hoke
Charley Holland
G. A. KH
Crey Liebe
Erom Washington
Peach
Ballard
North St
George Waldron
Lexington Ave
Pout
Meridian St
Propriator
Charlies Taylor
Board of Managers
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Congress
Chles
China
Holtz
Shey
Wm, L. Hider’s
National Presbytery
Hesham
Ayer
Washington St
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