Prince in the Tower Watches for Fiery Blazes in Court House
A SUN reporter climbs to the top of the court house tower to join Frank Graham in six years of lone fire watching. From the height, the city spreads below with hills and distant roofs visible. flames, smoke, and lightning punctuate a damp, windy afternoon as Graham recalls early tower watches and notable fires including the oil mills blaze and the S. Meridian store.
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Bob Martindale
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Bean Creek
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State House
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Delaware
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Asa
New York
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Webster
Box &B
Becker
Oil Mills
S. Moeridian
Excursion of Traveling Passenger Agents Stirs Lively Pranks
An Indianapolis based excursion of C W M to Benton Harbor with 18 agents included a famed cave spectacle during which Col. William Shaw was surrounded by 20 clubs and outfitted with a white shirt removal ritual. A mock bar car charged admission while a running tab tallied Col. Shaw’s bill, provoking a chaotic but humorous scene as the group celebrated with gusto and promise of further revelry on return.
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Benton Harbor
St. Joseph River
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Eloped Daughter of Gen Smith with Local Student
Atlanta reports Nina Smith daughter of Gen Kirby Smith eloped with a Suwanee university student named Buck. She had been set to marry a local wholesale merchant next Wednesday. Cincinnati notes Bishop Dryvenger preached at the cathedral urging the pope to regain temporal power and advocating Mary’s worship alongside the Savior.
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Kirby Smith
Suwanee University
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Cincinnati
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Fort Wayne
Will Aldrich Withdraw Rumor Converts at Court House
Rumor circulated at the courthouse Friday that Ben Aldrich planned to withdraw from Tom Quill's bond. Aldrich denied the claim to a Sun reporter and remained at the sheriff's office for several hours in the afternoon.
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Buffalo Shoe House gains public favor in Indianapolis
Mr. G. L. W. Mask showcases how the Buffalo Shoe House at 66 E. Washington St. is repaying public favor with a refilled, handsome display. The footwear dealer has revolutionized Indianapolis shoe selling by offering the best goods at the lowest prices.
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Man Revives Infant On Train In Indiapapolis Tale
I J C Schumaker of Daytor, a wholesale stove agent, claimed to revive a reportedly dead infant on a Union depot train. He soaked a handkerchief with whisky, induced mouth movement, and the baby began to breathe and drink milk by Lima, amid onlookers including crying women. The incident was recounted by Schumaker on arrival in Indiapapolis.
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Daytor
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Lima
Indiapapulis
Saving Erring Sisters Dolly Richards Sent Up Again
Dolly Richards, once active in church work and mission among depraved women, is sent to jail after pleading for mercy for accosting a man on the street. Judge Wallace cites repeated failed reformation as she recovers from a self-inflicted bullet wound amid rumors of renewed temptation. Her rapid descent follows a raid on a house of ill repute and five attempted suicides in the past year. Artistic furniture at Win. L. Elders.
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Dolly Richards
Wallace
Biler Avenue
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Retail half-holiday proposal draws mixed views in city
Merchants split over a plan to close stores on a midweek half day. Some favor uniting with others for a Wednesday halt, while wholesalers prefer Saturday. Clerks and managers vary in support, with Bowen Merrill endorsing midweek time and broader unity.
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John T. Brust
Bowen-Merrill Company
Cluss
Samuel Merrill
Sun
Ard L. & Astes
Herman Banborger
Beliitt
Seeburban
Theazores
W. A. Maseencer
Rafal
W. Bion
Mr. Strauss
Glasscock Not for Sale Says Club Directors Deny Trade
Conflicting reports on Jack Glasscock from team officials and Philadelphia club denials. Director W H Lehmidt states Glasscock remains with Hoosier team, with Denny Boyle and others kept, and owners firmly oppose any sale to join the league next season.
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Sun Sporting
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Boyle
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Pehaw
Philadelphia
Jack Glasscock
Hoosier
Leazus
Blaine and Reed Clash Over Portland Collector Fight
A squabble over Portland Maine collector appointment pits Congressman Reed who supports W A Milliken against Blaine who backs Neat Dow's son. Reed remains to monitor Blaine and has proof Blaine secretly opposes his bid for speakership, souring their alliance.
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Washington
Portland
Tom Reed Indorses
W. A Milliken
Blaine
Neat Dow
Reed
Stockslager's Successor Rumor in Washington
In Washington on May 24 whispers say ex Governor Stone of Iowa, the current assistant land commissioner, may soon become commissioner replacing Mr Stockslager who held the post under Cleveland.
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Washingtown
Stone
Iowa
Cleveland
Cave-in at Cardiff quarry traps worker in Wales
A cave-in at a quarry in Mertley Rydin Wales entombed a man after a cave-in. Authorities report a fatal accident with rescue efforts ongoing as weather fronts move through Fort Indiana bringing rain and warmer conditions Friday then cooler Saturday.
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Calliery
Mertley Rydin
Wales
Fort Indiana
Dates and delays cloud city convention plans
A political contemplation piece notes anxiety among municipal candidates over when parties will hold city conventions. A Democratic official predicts mid August for their event, after Republicans, with limited campaigns seen due to recent political weariness. Both parties weigh early notes while redistricting remains unsettled and past gerrymandering memories recur.
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W. W. Spencer
Democratic Committee
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Bandaga
Becaie
Democratic Party
Hendricks Usee
Healues
Labor dispute over sick and death benefits sparks union split
Knights of Labor members in the local carpenters union face a national notice from Philadelphia. The National Brotherhood of Carpenters and Amateurs says members attached to the Knights cannot receive sick or death benefits or strike assistance. Some carpenters plan to withdraw. others stay in the Knights, risking loss of benefits. Gen Wallace plans a voyage to Minaydl New York May 24 to send commissioners to Hayti to pursue a peaceable settlement of the revolutionary troubles.
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Carpenters’ Union
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National Brothererhood of Carpenters of America
Knights of Labor
Brotherhood of Carpenters
P. J. Mctiuire
National Brotherhood of Cx*penters
McGuire
National Federation of Labor
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Minaydl
New York
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Washington
Boston
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Hayti
Perbada
Leo Wallace
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Denny's Doses and Court Actions Highlight Local Times
Ada Harrington granted 12 days leave by Mayor Denny to visit Supt Boone's establishment to pay a drink fine. James Shea to accompany her. Pat Glavin fined $10 plus costs for idling and loitering. Lawsuit filed against Schell and others over February killing in West Indiananoke. Schell serving two years at Michigan City. Also reports on John Mc Connell bitten by a rattler and a Berlin Ohio incident involving men listening to a women's lecture.
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Ada Harrington
Supt. Boone
James Shea
Pat Glavin
Schell
Mary C. McMinis
William
Charles Schell
Materal
West Indiananoke
Adolphus Henzel
A. J. Hines
Michigan City
Receiver Sought in Sick Benefit Society Case
Henry Beckwith, a member of Local Lodge No. 1, filed suit in the Superior Court for $500 and asked for a receiver. He alleges insolvency and officers’ misappropriation of funds, including denying $424 in sick benefits for 24 weeks while paying themselves excessive salaries. The petition seeks examination of books and appointment of a receiver. Chief Justice Somerby notes Beckwith’s illness and questions the society’s finances.
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Miners Seek Aid Over Wage Cuts in Clay County
Messengers from oppressed Clay county miners arrive in Indianapolis calling for help against Licent reduction. They report 1800 workers and families facing starvation wages as operators push 14 to 45 cents less per ton of coal. Delegates plan action after a Monday meeting in Indianapolis.
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J. H. Horsford
Clay County
Ha City
St. Charles Hotel
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Indianapolis
Enid Messia
Gallagher
Horsfield
T Hat
Sweet
Illinois
Married in Colored Society Quiet Ceremony
The Colored People Wm Johnson of Hayes band and Miss Julia Williams wed Thursday night at the bride’s mother’s house 24 Newman Street with over 175 guests. The bride wore cream albatross with lace and flowers. They will live at 20 Gregg Street as divines gather for a Second Baptist basket meeting at Rochdale with Rev D Anderson and Bishop Depee slated to speak.
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Louisville
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Boulanger’s American set flaunts wealth and influence
The piece profiles social climber Boulanger drawing support from rich patrons like the Duchess of Uzes and Mrs. John L. Gardner, who bankroll his ventures, host lavish events, and attend public functions. It notes their sanctioned arrangements, the duchess’s wine wealth, and Gardner’s theatrical plans as he tours with ornate dress and public appearances.
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England
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Boston
Chicago Chronology of Cronin Case Baffles Police
Chicago May 24 The Cronin mystery deepens post mortem at the morgue as doctors fail to determine a clear cause of death. Ice man Sullivan jailed then cleared. State's attorney Longnecker hints at a conspiracy and an ice-hatchet motive. Witnesses report a bloody towel and possible female finger, while sewer searches widen the inquiry and a Montreal angle emerges. Charlie Long of Toronto confirms Cronin’s identity, proposing Cronin returned to Chicago and was killed again. Another arrest looms amid cautious police secrecy.
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Dr. Cronin
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Erask Woodreil
Haigs
Longnecker
P.O. Sullivan
W. P. Beaud
Tecan
Wil Hotchkiss
Woodruff
Mar-Bola
Aho
Cronlin
Montreal
Chicaca
Charlie Long
Toronto
Chicago
Montreal fortune tale ends with adopted daughter inheritor
Hortense LeDuc once wed a violinist and lived in a grand château with an eighty six year old French oil magnate who adopted her. He died leaving about 82 million francs to the woman, who lived between Paris Canes and his villa. Sensational, claimed as a ruse by Montreal dispatches.
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Hortense LeDuc
Siis Dispatches
Jean Prume
France
Canada
M. Hedell
Algiers
Louis XIV
Marquis de la Barra
Paris
Cannes
Political Scheme Aims to Control Nest Legislature
May 23. A political scheme to control the nest legislature is afoot in Birui Han Alabama. The farmers' alliance and K of L propose a fusion to unite forces.
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Farmers’ Alliance
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