Eiffel Tower dream rises in Indianapolis scaffold
The massive scaffold for a Paris style monument in Indianapolis soars to 84 feet, planned to reach 101 feet in two weeks, with a hoisting engine on elevated tracks to lift 5 to 29 ton stones. Builders brace for storms, using craneless, bolt‑and peg construction and a Welsh hoisting method. Officers cite safety, cost at 3560 dollars, and 50 stonecutters hired at 40 cents an hour after union demands settled.
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Paris
Crede Petroleum
Yosra
Abraham
Stinesville
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Bright
Michigan City
Tatest
Hey
E.D. Chadwick
Prussia
Chicago
Ex-Secretary Bayard to Wed Miss Clymer in June
Washington dispatch reports former Secretary Bayard and Miss Clymer set to marry on June 12 at St John church with Dr Leonard officiating. The note places the event in Washington and identifies the bishop elect as officiant.
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Wea
Washington
Miss Clymer
St. John’s Church
Dr. Leonard
Bio
Vicksburg veterans meet to reminisce old war days
Four Pickering brothers of Howard County and other Civil War survivors gathered at George H. Thomas post hall to recall battles with Grant during the Vicksburg campaign. The reunion drew about 50 gray-haired veterans from seven states, with remarks by Rev Die H Lucas and others.
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Pickering Brothers
Howard County
Co. H
Thirtyfourth
Indiana Infantry
Grant
Vicksburg
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Kansas
Iowa
Wisconsin
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Sherman
McPhearson
Gov. Hovey
Die H. Lucas
Central Christian Church
Pepe
Lucas
Gen. Lucas
Lawrencebure
Orbe
Poor House Plans Stir State Charities Questions
Secretary Alexander Johnson says a new poor house may be built near Indianapolis and seeks the governor’s guidance. He questions county power to separate married paupers of child bearing age and asks the attorney general for an opinion. He notes a nearby facility where families multiply paupers and warns against marriage escapes.
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State Board of Charities
Ait, Vernon
Johnson
Indianapolis
Mation County
Xoowa
Missing Nine Year Old Girl Sparks Citywide Search
In Bloomingdale New York May 11 a nine year old girl named Lillian Wallacs vanished after her parents left her alone for an hour. Authorities believe several tramps abducted her. The town suspends business as a widespread search continues.
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Bloomyield
N. Y
Lillian Wallacs
Charlie Ross
Soho
Green tea rent proves missing band failed to appear
Chas Gaskin and David Gee explained the Hotel Brotherhood band refused to play for 15 dollars unless guaranteed the full amount, so managers offered half the door receipts which were not accepted. Turner dramatic company toured the Grand Opera House, gathered glory, and planned a road tour next season after a dinner hosted by Gaskin at Taggart's Union depot.
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Chas. Gaskin
David Gee
Hotel Brotherhood
Turner Dramatic Company
Grand Opera Hovee
Taggart
Union Depot
Mary Smith
Lulu Haddis
Ciry
Luella Babbage
C. S. Turner
W.C
Crowne Hill Crowning Civil War Dead Seek Room for Recruits
A Crown Hill cemetery article notes rapid recruitment for a second Civil War unit while planning to acquire about eight more acres south of the current burial grounds. It highlights notable interments including Gen Edward R. S. Canby, Gen J. C. Davis, and Gen George A. Chapman, and recalls a duel between Davis and Nelson that led to Nelson’s death and Davis’s acquittal.
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Canby
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Gene. Canby
William Nelson
Crown Hill
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Hal
Jfverson C. Davis
Nelson
CG. Biel
Louisville
Davis
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Tao
Buel
Yaris
Nealson
Army of the
Brutality Allegations Grow in Erigapiol Prison
Investigators suspend about six kaspers in the prison insane department amid growing reports of brutalities. Inmates show sores bruises and some bones broken. Henry Lester allegedly kicked to death after being savagely beaten.
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Prison Insane Department
Henry Lester
Row With Harrison Causes Rift in Indiana Republicans
A growing split erupts between Harrison and the Indiana Republican Association over the president's Indiana appointments. M. S. Radge dale of Worthington, a former congressional candidate who reduced the Democratic margin by about 3,000, accuses Harrison of breaking clear promises.
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Harrison
Indiana
M.S. Ragedale
Worthington
Congress
Poisoned ice social leaves dead in Sequatchie
At a Sequatchie ice cream social hosted by James Porline forty people were poisoned. Millie Hays and John Dugan died. Verdigris suspected in the freezer. In separate reports Noah Dickinson was shot and killed after assaulting Mary Kleve near Redding. Carter divorce case verdict finds Mrs Carter guilty of adultery with Kyrle Bellew in Chicago.
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James Porline
Sequatchie
Millie Hays
John Dugan
Birmingham
Redding
Noah Dickinson
Mary Kleve
Dickinson
Kenneth Hawkinge
Hawkins
Chicago
Carter
Kyrle Bellew
Tragedy at Martins Brickyard Endangers Wife
Police received word Wednesday afternoon that a man named Taylor shot and mortally wounded his wife at Martin's brickyard about five miles west of the city on the national road. Details remained unclear as the investigation began.
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Martin's
Taylor
Martin’s
Lawsuits Aim to Halt Gazette City Ads
Two suits filed Wednesday challenge the validity of the Lux as the citys official paper to publish legal notices. Complainants Dynes Bres. publisher of the Gazette allege an unexpired city contract at 12 cents per square and seek an injunction. McMillan and Townsend address other public revenue concerns while other weekly papers anticipate a Supreme Court ruling on the new mandated daily publication law. Cincinnati May 22. Wiel, son of Herencourt brewing president, jailed a year for assault on his father. Columbus May 22. Townsend says Payce and Brice will not seek Senate seats.
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Tue Lux
Jos. A
Leonidas G. Dynes
Clement. McMavan
Denny
Clark Bowire
Shuwver
Isprigg
Fegal
Dynes Bres
Gagette
Pest
Tie Sus
The
Gazette
McMillan
Kynes
Supreme Court
Chess contest to be held at Englichs hotel
A chess contest between the Anderson and Indianapolis clubs will be held at Englichs hotel on Decoration day. The event is listed among local social happenings with details of the venue and timing.
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Anderson
Indianapolis
Englich
Max Rudolph
Capt
Bruce
Johnson & Howland
Washington St
Maggie Brady
Eteph Mattler
Home Natura Fan and Oil Company
Jane
Bow=lus
Mercy for Sime Coy Remission by President Harrison
On July 2 the gates of Michigan City prison will open for Simeon Coy after President Harrison remitted the fine and costs totaling 1500 plus 709. The decision, though expected by some, surprised many in the city. Attorney Charles M. Cooper announced the telegram from Secretary Elijah Halford confirming the remission.
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Simeon Coy
Charles M. Cooper
Elijah Halford
Harrison
Coy
Bevi
Dosed H. McDonald
Dohon C. New
Barrison
Sim
Mob Hangs Negro After Jail Escape Attempt in Kentucky
In Wicklite a mob seized Joe Thornton from jail after learning he assaulted a girl. They threatened the jailer, coerced him to surrender keys, dragged Thornton to a sloughhouse, tied him, and hanged him at dawn. The mob departed without incident.
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Wicklite
Bera
Joe Thorton
Keye
Bawliss
Theo
Thornton
Kachina
Thea
Hadley Shoe Company Leaves Town for Westfield Factory
Tadisnapolis loses its first factory as Hadley Shoe Company relocates to Westfield. Westfield offers five years free rent and free light plus free fuel, attracting the firm despite earlier local indugaments. About 40 workers lose employment as the move reduces local jobs, with shipping concerns noted six miles from Neillysville and 25 miles from the original city.
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Tadisnapolis
Hadley Shoe Company
Westfield
Neilysville
Desperate American Girl in Germany Reveals Plight
In Berlin a young American, Miss Hattie Lyon of Ann Arbor Michigan, studying music, suffers mental decline and mobility issues after hand stiffness. She attempted suicide twice and is now under village protection near Rangsdorf with her sister in Akron Ohio mentioned. report notes desolation and destitution among expatriates.
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Bervix
Germany
Hattie Lyon
Ann Arbor
Mich
Berlin
al Dablcita
Rangsdorf
Miss Lyon
Akron
Ohio
Assault on a 13-year-old girl sparks jail hearing in White Cloud
Clifford Dean employed at White Cloud medicine company faces serious charges after allegedly raping a 13-year-old mulatto girl near the 23 W. McNabb St. lab. The case featured mixed testimonies, a threatening letter, and confessions, with further court actions including burglar and larceny sentences in the same session.
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White Cloud Medicine Company
W. McNabb St
Clifford Dean
Chicago
Rapa
Fenris Goins
Atlass
Clinvis St
White Clouds Establishment
Cane
Jean
Wso
Win. Lewis
Bret
Joyce
Oficer Laporte
Kean
Kain
Jack Morton
Mayhain Dean
Jack
Tam
California
White Cloud
Eod
Beheneki Vis
Gene
Forca
Morton
Lewin
Mastodon Find Prompts Museum Talk on Ancient Remains
State zoologist Gorby recounts a farmer near Windfall who dug up an eight foot mastodon tusk and considered its value. He warns such bones are common and could be donated to the state with limited restoration. The curator notes other fossils and shells in the geological museum, including mastodon shin bones and mammoth teeth, with ages spanning hundreds of millennia.
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Pear Windealk
Hea Wong
Gorky
Tha Toneeum
St. Louis
Sorepstier
Q Orthis
Spirifera
Mr. Garb
Orth
Spurrifer
Nervous Pair Ties Knot in Publicity Free Wedding
Fanny Davenport and Melbourne McDowell, stars of La Tosca, have married in a private ceremony at the St. Cloud hotel. McDowell quipped that the newspapers had already wed them several times, and they plan to tour California after wardrobe shopping and stage preparations. He admitted nerves during the ceremony.
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New Yoas
jSpl
Fanny Davenport
Melbourne McDowell
Tosca Company
St. Cloud Hotel
la Tosca
California
Italian railways and court actions dominate local docket
Judge Taylor hears motions to dismiss suits against T D W railway linked to alleged improper compromise. Damages suits from F E Bennett and Jennie Baker arise from a collision on W Washington street. Knights of Honor conduct final business. adjournment set for Wednesday. Scientific ocular tests offered by Prof Edygonason at Comstock Jeweler.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Prof
Edygonason
Comstock
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