Wild Waves Claim Ten Lives Near Chicago
Reports from May 19 say a fierce lake storm wrecked multiple vessels near Chicago. Sailors aboard the Lincoln Doll Myrtle Rainbow and others were lost or rescued as life saving crews battled heavy seas. Captain Pen and engineer Horace led rescues from a raft, while several ships failed to reach safety and sank.
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Curiaco
Old
Michigan
Lincoln Doll
Jack Thompson
Myrtle
Lilsing Star
Mercury
McLaren
Shainbow
A. J. Mixer
Gstone
Lake Front
Anton Gunderson
Chas. Canders
Jas. Spolan
Thos
Kelso
Bea
Thompson
Ney
Twenty-Seventh St
Lafforta
Glencoe
Gunderson
Evansion
Toey
Spencer
Horale
John Pen
Hoville
Pen
Pan
K. J. Williams
Saville
Mercy Hospital
Joseph Spelan
Tom Kelso
St. Curiaco
Milwaukee
Point Sanilac
Chicago
M. J. Cummings
C. C. Barnes
Cudahy
Wis
Moses Gage
Michigan City
Mineral State
Elk Rapids
Mich
Surprise
Two Rivers Point
Tice
Green Bay
St. Catharine
Sand Beach
Myrtle Lamp
Menominee
Hudson
Disabled
Lake Michigan
Emily Taylor
Manitowoc
Ishpeming
Alpena
Seizer
Wm. Shupe
Point
Sanilac
Cabinet company fraud trial unfolds as Coffin squirm s
Francis A. Coffin faced cross examination over cabinet works purchase in 1880, with questions about cash payments, stock and equipment, and loans from Indiana national and Meridian banks. He admitted some payments and loan arrangements amid tense testimony and evasive answers.
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Francis A. Coffin
Burke
Fla. Coffin
Coffin
Indianapolis National Bank
Mr. Winter
Collin
Cabinet Company
Cabinet Works
John Roberts
W. E. Coffin
Haughey’s
Mr. Coffin
Mr. Burke
Francis Collin
Riot at Hackensack Silk Mill Involves Italian Strikers
A Saturday morning riot at the Hackensack silk mill saw about 50 Italian strikers try to bar other weavers from entering. The group, armed with razors and knives, fled after the ring leader was struck. a constable and deputies intervened with no serious injuries reported.
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Hackensack
N. J
Noted Black Leader John Wilson Dies After Illness
John Wilson, a well known colored man in the city, died Thursday night in the Halcyon block from heart failure after asthma and a recent operation by Dr Woollen. He was born a slave, moved north after the war, worked at the post office, and was active as a Republican delegate and former legislative candidate. The funeral is set for Monday.
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John Wilson
Halcyon
S Suilerar
Austhma
Tramp Paid 500 for 100000 Edgemont Land Plot
Knoxvile Tenn May 10 A tramp named Lacy J Baird sought hospital aid. A L Sharrack Burlington railroad land commissioner tracked him 10 000 miles to secure Bairds signature on a deed for land in Edgemont South Dakota valued at 100000. Sharrack paid 500 in cash to complete the transfer.
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Knoxvile
Tenn
Lacy J. Baird
A. L. Sharrack
Burlington Railroad System
Baird
Edgemont
D. Sharrack
Dakota
Burlington Railroad
Wounded Hand of Officer Hoover Healed by Mad Stone
Saturday morning a mad-stone was applied to the hand of Officer Hoover who was bitten Thursday by a dog suspected of madness. The treatment at Mr. Thompson’s West Indianapolis home seemed effective, and Hoover, relieved and anxious, returned to duty.
Bookkeeper Kean Escapes Amid Falsification Warrants
New York May 1. Bookkeeper J. J. Kean of Harlem escaped with his wife while warrants charging falsifying accounts hung over him. He fled with about $20 000 to $30 000 missing.
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New York
J. J. Kean
Harlem River Bank
Sugar Trust Bribery Hearings Go Behind Closed Doors
Washington May 19 The senate investigative committee adjourned after a unanimous vote to hold hearings on bribery and sugar trust behind closed doors. Democrats, uneasy over Republican moves on the tariff bill, plan to fight after the sugar schedule reading as Tariff talks resume.
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Washmnoeton
Sugar Investigating Committee
Senate
Rallinger
Perished when vessel went ashore on Lake Huron
Port Huron May 19 The schooner Wm Shupe is ashore at Lakeport and the crew is believed dead. Other items note writs to escort east bound freight trains in Spokane and Idaho's Hue region, Coxey Browne and Jones being respited, two men remanded for assault and robbery in New York, and a cyclone at Kingsbury Indiana killing Henry Prigel with significant damage.
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Crib
Chcaco
Lakeview Crib
Michigan City
Michican City
Ind
Moses Gage
Cecil Bay
Lake Huron
Port Huron
Wm. Shupe
Lakeport
Svokane
Muoford
United States
Sprague
Idaho
Seattle
Washington
Coxey, Browne and Jones
New York
Wm. Thompson
Philadelphia
Charles Blackstone
Wm. Burke
Reform School Sentences For Two Boys. Law Suit Filed
Chas Logan and Merritt Coates were sent to reform school. Marion Smith injured in the Pennsylvania yards east of the city has sued the company for 5000 dollars. Dr J A Hauser will speak at Bails Campbell's Military park gospel meeting Sunday at 3 pm. Fourteen bids for sodding the jail yard opened by the county commission, ranging from 170 to 850 dollars, were all rejected as bidders not deemed responsible. Supersonaz and giolis at Van Pelt's.
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Chas. Logan
Merritt Coates
Reform School
Marion Smith
Pennsyvania
J. A. Hauser
Bails Campbell
Military Park
Local Liquor Shop Slashes Prices On Top Spirits
The store at 17 N Ulmoisat offers the largest wine and cigar selection in the state with aged whiskies praised for quality. To clear stock the best whiskey brands are cut to 1p per drink while other beverages are propoxy discounted.
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Tron
N. Ulmoisat
Brightwood electric ring starts operation and local events
Friday saw the Brightwood electric ring in operation. Fraternal and civic activities filled the day from a Fourth of July picnic plan by the Union soldiers' mutual league to receptions for new city officials in Spencer's Hall and various civic meetings.
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Brightwood
Union Soldiers’ Mutual League
Juty
W. Indianapolis
Citi
Spencer’s Hall
State Soldiers
Supreme Court
Hood's Sarsaparilla Relieves Sick Headache Claim
The note from Wrubs Indiana dated May 6 1591 says the writer was nervous lacked appetite and felt relief after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. The claim credits the remedy with removing the bad feeling and curing the headache.
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Wrubs
Ind
Hood
Sue Woop
Dispensary Board Realigns After Resignations and Conflicts
Dr. Hammond resigns amid a retrenchment in the Hammond administration as Dr. Harp and Dr. Hays take key board roles. Dr. Geis named dispensary superintendent despite opposition tied to A P A tensions. Mayor Denny signals potential new appointments if doctors agree on a third member.
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Health Department
Hammond
Denny
Iarp
Dr. Hays
Dr. Arp
Harp
Dr. Haya
Dr.arp
Haya
Hays
Jr. Hammond
Dra. Sullaon
Erguson
Mlotett
Emiled
Asin
John Geis
Meyer
Dra
Haye
Ian
Death of Dr Hippe and Dr Elder in Indiana City
Obituary notices report the deaths of prominent Indy physicians Dr E B Elder and Dr Hippe. Dr Elder, born 1541 in Indiana, practiced since 1876, led medical and health boards, and served in Sanitary science roles. He leaves a widow and substantial property. Dr Hippe’s death is noted alongside church notices and local civic matters. The item includes a flood of miscellaneous notices and local ads following the obituary section.
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Indiana Medical Society
Christian Ave
Dr. Elder
Indiana
City Health Board
State Health Board
Indians Academy of Science
Marion County Medical Society
Criminal Court
Iidar
Water Inquiry Prompts City Water Analysis
The Board of Health plans an early examination of Roan Water supply after concerns about pollution and a prior summer analysis by Prof Benton declaring it unfit to drink. County chemist Prof Harty may conduct the new test, as questions persist about the water quality.
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Board of Health
Benton
Harty
Tur Sen
Ex-Minister Attacks Witness in Romian Court Riot
In the Banca Romana case ex- Minister Nicoli attacked Bank inspector Biagini on the witness stand causing a riot and court adjournment. James Smith was fined for assault and battery on his wife, with conflicting testimony on harm. Tramps and Frey deserters were reported near Vandalia yards as Capt Campbell and a squad captured six men.
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Romie
Banca Romana
Nicoli
Biagini
Conrac
James Smith
Wrey Desarters
Gan
Frey
Campbell
Vandalia
Intercollegiate games postponed due to rain in Ithaca
Ithaca May 18 The intercollegiate athletic games scheduled for Saturday afternoon between Varnell and the University of Pennsylvania were postponed to Monday because of rain. Weather forecasts for Indiana for the 36 hours ending p m May 20 1894 predict frosty nights and slightly warmer fair weather Sunday.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Varnell
University of Pennsylvania
Indiana
Housewives Housekeeping Club Proposal Sparks Indianapolis Debate
A commentator argues for a selective Housekeeper's club in Indianapolis to share tested methods, limit memberships for frank feedback, and reduce waste. Members would report weekly expenses, exchange practical tips, and demonstrate dishes at each meeting to boost thrift and skill.
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Indianapolis
New Orleans Picayune
Tom
Lawrenceburg Horse Thief Captured After Shootout
Thomas Leonard reported as the horse thief captured near Moore's Hill, jailed in Lawrenceburg with 55 birdshot wounds to face and neck. He claims a globe trotting past with Stanley and Africa, but authorities say he is John Isanberg, held on counterfeit money charges.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Thos. Leonard
Moore’s Hill
Singer Machine Company
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Moore's Hill
John Isanberg
Sithough
Thomas Leopold
United States
Horse Thief Association
Stanley
Africa
Siarving
Horne
Eanberg
Iganberg
Fire destroys Goshen carriage factory in fireproof building
A five story brick carriage factory owned by Stuta & Walker in Goshen Indiana burned after a mysterious start on a Saturday morning. An explosion blew out the roof and all floors ignited. estimated loss 50000 with 26000 insured. Sparks set three sealed lake Shore cars and railroad lines burned, adding to the damage.
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Gosnen
Ind
Stuta & Walker
Hassmens
Lake Shore
Presbyterian seminary reports fuel trust veto power
The Presbyterian General Assembly opened with a debate on theological seminary reports. The majority supports a trust holding all endowments and giving the assembly veto over faculty and trustees elections, with enforcement and trust formation powers.
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Saratoga
Presbyterian General Assembly
General Assembly
Snow Falls in Noblesville as Cold Snap Hits
Snow fell in Noblesville Elving Ind May 1 with the temperature three degrees above freezing.
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Noblesville
Elving
Ind
Holden comedy closes at Park Theater this week
The Holden company ends its engagement at the Park theater Saturday night. On Monday afternoon Will E. Borton stars in Tom Sawyer, a dramatization of Mark Twain's book, following his earlier Park performances. The week also features The Fireman's Love, a light farce claiming merit. Monuments 256 E Washington St. Aug Diener.
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Holden Comedy Company
Park Theater
Will E. Borton
Mark Twaine
Young Borton
Park
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