The Sleep of Death Col J D Streight Passes Atway
Col J D Streight, a trusted Lincoln advisor and Civil War veteran, died at his Irvington residence at 4 am after a long life marked by leadership, bravery, and public service. Born 1829 in Steuben County New York, he moved to Indiana as a child, led the Fifty first Indiana in the Cumberland campaign, and endured Libby prison escape before returning to Indianapolis to build wealth in lumber and public life. His funeral will be conducted by Geo H Thomas post, G A R, with his widow inheriting estate revenues for a home for regiment survivors.
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Col
J. D. Streight
Bright
Indianapolis
Col. Streight
Steuben County
New York
Indiana
Gov. Morton
Lincoln
Fifty-first
Indiana Regiment
Army of the Cumberland
Grant
Vicksburg
Garfield
The
United States
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Johnson
Streight
Rome
Brags
Col. Welker
Ahd
Libby
Richmond
van Oor
Porter
Cincinnati
Geo. H. Thomas Post
Will Import Thamsters Says Kenyon Of Western Paving
The sun shines on University park as teamsters in the local union refuse work for nine hours at 3.50. The union meets and stands firm while foremen on Meridian Street face a strike threat. Manager Kenyon regrets the strike and notes higher wages elsewhere but insists the nine hour demand is unjust. He warns of importing labor willing to accept 3.50 to keep contracts moving.
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Western Paving Company
University Park
Tur Sun
Teamsters’ Union
Meridian St
Kenyon
Western
Lincoln Declination Letter Tied to Virginia Delegate
Richmond May 27 Edgar Allan a Harrison delegate to the Minneapolis convention and Virginia Republican leader says he has proof that John C New brought from London a letter from Robert Lincoln declining the Republican presidential nomination.
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Edgar Allan
Harrison
Minneapolis
Virginia
John C. New
London
Robt
Lincoln
Prohibition convention lists Indiana state officials nominees
At English's opera house the prohibition convention nominated John W. Bair for reporter of the supreme court E A Devore for superintendent of public instruction M E Schiel state statistician Robert Denny for supreme judge and John Baker John D Gougar and John L B Joyce for appellate judges Sylvester Johnson and M W Harkins chosen as electors at large for the national ticket A motion to back Col Eli Ritter for president failed and the rising sun emblem was adopted as the prohibitionists' symbol Murder and death by own action in Rodez France a 73 year old husband killed his wife then shot himself after a life of money disputes.
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Xhey
Randolph County
Brothers
St. John
Indiana
Kinzie
Boone County
Col
Eli Ritter
Vanderbilt Funeral Draws Yale Students in New York
The funeral of William H. Vanderbilt was held Friday morning at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church with Rev Creer officiating. More than 100 Yale students attended, arriving from New Haven in special Vanderbilt family cars.
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Young Vanderbilt
New York
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
Creer
Yale
New Haven
Vanderbilt
Deacon Seeks Pardon and Custody Action Planned
Paris May 27. Mr Deacon intends to forward a petition to President Carnot for remission of his sentence. Deacon's solicitor will demand custody of the elder child from Mrs Deacon. If refused, divorce proceedings will be started immediately.
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Steacon
Paris
Indictment for Murder Leaves Crosby Charged
Washington Indiana May 27 Grand jury returned an indictment against Grandison Crosby charging him with the murder of Zack Blades last October. Paris May 27 a stock operator named Connor shot his mistress Blanche Laval and then killed himself. She will recover Jealousy.
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Ind
Grandison Crosby
Zack Blades
Paris
Connor
Blanche’ Laval
Office deals at Wm J Elders and sanitarium note
Fragmentary OCR mentions Dr CR telegraphic sanatarium and mental health terms among names like Ohta Hervons Kovth and others, unclear context. Summary reflects incomplete record with entities intended as people and places, lacking coherent event or outcome.
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Deaks
Wm. J. Elders
CR Tel
Sama
Ohta
Hervons
Plumed Knight and Political Plots Across Cities
Report from New York and Washington on Republican nominational tensions. Fassett and Hiscock discuss Blaine or Harrison prospects while Blaine eyes a Washington portrait session. Ex-Senators Sewall and Spooner weigh in as Blaine supporters gain ground in Wisconsin and Ohio.
Silver Convention Opens Second Day in Washington
The Silver Convention in Washington opens its second day at 10 o'clock with a morning of speech making. Geo G Merrick of Colorado, famed for silver brick, reviews his suit against the government to compel silver coinage. A noon recess leads to 1:30 pm when Gen Warner announces that Sir Martin Freund, noted English bi metallist, will speak in the afternoon.
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Washieton
D. C
Geo. G. Merrick
Colorado
Silver Brick
Warner
Martin Freund
Papal Rules for World’s Fair Exhibits Include Early Maps
Rome May 27 The pope issued regulations on Vatican submissions for exhibition at the Chicago World’s Fair. Among items to be shown are two sixteenth century maps preserved at the Borgiano museum of the Propaganda. One map marks island sites first found and parts of early America while the pope’s health is reported excellent.
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Rome
Vatican
Chicago
Borgiano
America
Fire at Hotel Royal Leaves Victims In Court Street
Boston May 27 A Friday morning blaze at the Hotel Royal Court street a cheap lodging house claimed John Quinn a lodger who suffocated after rescue. William H Wright and F E Parks suffered severe burns and near suffocation with another man reported missing. The blaze was put out quickly causing about 3000 dollars in losses.
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Boston
Hotel Royal
Court St
John Quinn
Wm. H. Wright
F. E. Parks
Witness Found and Buck McBride Jailed for Contempt
Buck McBride was brought from Shelbyville after failing to appear as a witness in the Burton murder trial. Judge Cox fined him 10 dollars and jailed him 30 days for contempt, ordering a 1000 dollar bond for future appearance. Prosecutor Holtzman does not know when the case will be heard. Martin Moran's trial for the shooting of gon Cain is set for next Tuesday.
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Neuf
Conteur Ok
Buck McBride
Burton
Shelbyville
Cox
Holtzman
Martin Moran
Gon Cain
Tuesay
Gagged by a Fiend But Saved by Husband Arrival
John Hennessy found his wife gagged bound and insensible in the cellar of their Jersey City home Thursday night. She had been attacked by a man who hid in the house, and only her husband’s timely arrival prevented a violent assault.
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Jersey City
John Hennessy
American gambler shoots self after Monte Carlo loss
Deng May 27. It has just transpired that an American named Jay Wellvext who sailed from New York early this month shot himself at Monte Carlo Tuesday after losing about $20,000.
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Nice
Jay
Wellvext
New York
Weather Defended: Old Man Praises Rain’s Benefit
An elderly man urged calm about the wet spell on Thursday saying the rain will help the dry ground. He recalled past springs with floods and bountiful crops, noting timing and conditions affected corn planting and yields.
War Balloons in England and European Tests
War balloons for military use on the continent prompt England to plan elaborate tests of a Polish engineer’s design. The device passed to the war office about two years ago. previously treated with indifference. Also: Oliveira Martins and Chancelleiros resign as Lisbon cabinet crisis unfolds. Forreira to lead finance briefly, Lobo may resign. Memorial Day observed in Chicago schools with notable addresses and decorated buildings.
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Lospon
War Office
Lisbon
Schoola
Carcago
People's Party Prohibition Plank Sparks Convention Debate
At Masonic hall the People's Party opened at 10 with debates on the liquor plank. A gag line provoked a vote on prohibition, 164 for and 674 against. A 1:30 p.m. session nominated Supreme and appellate judges and slate Leroy Templeton for governor with J A Huser as lieutenant governor and other state offices.
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Masonic Hall
Robinson
Shelby County
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
Glee Club
Posey County
Leroy Templeton
Benton County
J. A. Huser
Indianapolis
J. £. Hobson
Wabash County
Brooklyn Navy Property Sale and Railway Clerks Bill Passes
Congress reports a House passage of Mr. Coombs NY bill selling Brooklyn navy war property. Mr. Springer IL bridge bill advances. Senate adjourns to Monday after routine business and debates railway postal clerks salaries. Silver coinage bill face immediate vote. amendments and adjournment set for Tuesday. executive session ends at 2:20 PM.
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Coombs
New York
Brooklyn
Springer
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Illinois River
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Mason Counties
Senate
Sherman
Stewart
Mary Davis Case At Massachusetts Ave Druggist
The case of Mrs. Mary Davis against Edwin Tompkins, a druggist on Massachusetts Avenue, resumes Friday. Judge Norton defends Tompkins as he questions whether she is mother of any children beyond the three living. She refuses to answer and faces possible jail. she says only three living children exist. The prosecutor pushes to win, Tompkins to mount a strong defense.
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Edwin Tompkins
Massachusetts Ave
Norton
Tompkins
Board of Trade Notes and Market Outlook
Rye demand is light yet steady while O. D. Weaver travels to promote the May festival crowd at Tomlinson hall. England reports warm weather and the end of the stormy season. May corn is dull as weather shift may depress prices. oats show slow demand. Chicago dispatches indicate rapid corn arrivals and a likely price drop with speculators retreating. Farmers with cribbed corn sell into high prices. Board of Trade committee nominates regular ticket with election June 15. 3 tickets and 12 governors to be chosen. Wheat market shows little change with expectations of an average crop and early harvest. July opening 83.34, closing near prior levels.
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O. D. Weaver
Tomlinson Hall
Liverpool
England
Chicago
Board of Trade
A Dash for Liberty in Railroad Chase Escape
James Waller, alleged counterfeiter, escaped while being moved for trial. A swift chase followed as Sheriff Nagle and deputies pursued along a rural road. Walker leaped from a moving train, suffered facial injuries, and was pursued by Leonard Brown who aided in recapture. Dr Marsee treated wounds. Waller is connected to past counterfeit schemes and faces federal charges. Earlier, William Tow faced revenue-law convictions and a bond with future sentencing. Porter Skinner sought a receiver for the F W T H and W railroad after advancing $50,000 to its contractors.
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Federal Building
James Waller
Hamilton County
Walker
Washington St. Sation
Moblesville
Sheri Nagle
Slaudhter
Howland
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Slaughter
Leonard Brown
Jakes
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Baker
Dr. Marsee
Wm. Tow
Federal Court
Porter Skinner
Illinois
F. W
Weather forecast for Indiana in May 1892
Forecast for Indiana over the 386 hours ending 8 p m May 28 1892. Predicts slightly warmer and fair conditions through Friday and warmer and fair conditions on Saturday.
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Indiana
Ada Gray in East Lynne draws crowds at Park in Dickson & Talbott run
The Park in Dickson & Talbott's circuit extends hours with Ada Gray's East Lynne, closing June 18 after Ten Nights in a Bar Room by Frank L. Perley arrives May 30. Perley helps explain Barnum and Bailey shows, while DeWolf Hopper and manager McKinney plan Europe travel for an international exposition in Vienna. Col Ingersoll's English's lecture gate draws crowds as well.
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Ada Gray
East Lynne
Dickson & Talbott Syndicate
DeWolf Hopper
Jnc. W. McKinney
Europe
Vienna
Heinrich Conreid
United States
Illinois Deluges Expose 12600 Impoverished Needing Charity
Springfield May 27 State treasurer Wilson named by Gov Fifer to collect and distribute flood relief says about 12 000 to 15 000 people in need across the state face hardship. crops will be scarce this year forcing continued aid through the year with only a possible potato crop.
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Springfield
Teasurer Wilson
Fifer
Irvine in Nebr. Confined After Hotel Killing
W H Irvine, who shot and killed A E Montgomery at a Lixcoix hotel, is in the penitentiary after fears of mob violence. He says he learned of an alleged intimate relation between Montgomery and his wife and daughter during a Chicago trip. Coroner's inquest heard eye witnesses. his defense of wife's alleged infidelity will be explored.
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Lixcoix
Neb
W. H. Irvine
Irvine
Chicago
Montgomery
All Hope Abandoned Amid Striker Ballot In Durham
May 27 reports from London say the eastern district of Durham county returned a ballot with a five sixths majority against the coal owners demands. The mood is echoed nationwide, and settlement prospects are bleak. Pecher Co. in ANTWELP failed Friday with liabilities of 1,250,000 due to Brazilian exchange declines, stirring financial excitement. The cabinet resigned Friday but the king did not accept the resignations, deputies may be dissolved.
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Wayne
Ind
Ross Wilson
Fort Wayne
Allen County
J. W. Baker
Columbia City
L. W. Welker
Noble County
Welker
W. J. Vesey
Baker
Vesey
Robert Hanna
R.T. McDonald
Congress
McDonald
Minneapolis
London
Durham County
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Antwelp
Pecher & Co
Baptist Church Struck by Lightning Burns in Borprex town
During a thunder storm on Thursday night the Baptist church in Borprex town WN J was struck by lightning and burned to the ground with a loss estimated at $25,000. The fire occurred May 27.
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Borprex'town
WN. J
Memorial and legal notices from Indianapolis area event and court items
Memorial services announced for CleyY Lise Phil H Sheridan W C and Major Robert Anderson W R C at local churches. A Dover Indiana man pays a $25 fine in a federal court for alleged revenue violations. Residents James and Mrs Thompson plan an overseas visit to Europe and Scotland for three months starting June 4. Tramps Dan Brown and John A Powers face trial for passing bad money in Brazil. Judge Baker presides. Tax suits argued in circuit court with Judge Claypool and preliminary perjury hearing for Thomas Anderson. Marion county bar mourns Charles Jacobs. Indiana reform press association members plan Omaha convention. John Miller on trial for receiving stolen goods. Cade Swick linked to brass fixture theft. Joseph TR Gordon W R C denounces John Lee Frenzel over parade policy and G A R transportation. Music festival receipts exceed last year by a grand. finance committee reviews year’s books. Local figures back future alike events. various obituaries and ailments noted. Marriage licenses issued for numerous couples including Henry E Brothers with Daisy M Bayliss and others.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Alfred Moenke
Dover
Ind
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Mrs. Thompson
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Scotland
Robert Anderson W. Rb.c
Pilgrim Congregational Church
West Indianapolis
Dan Brown
John A. Powers
Baker
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Claypool
Thomas Anderson
Mattler
Bar Association
Superior Court Room No.1
Charles Jacobs
Marion County
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Haglish's Hotel
Farmers’ Alliance
National People’s Party
Omaha
John Miller
Massachusets Ave
St. Clair St
Cade Swick
Knight & Jillson
Swick
Joseph TR. Gordon
Crownhill
C.E. Coffin
Birris
Frank
Hurt
Marton
Cora Hackley
Charles
Nellie Schrader
George
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Deares
Wm. Hebraen
Mississippi-st
Abigail Phipps
Market-st
Charles P. Jacobs
Delaware
Clara Godd
Washington St
Henry E. Brothers
Daisy M. Bayliss
James Huffman
Grace B. Christian
George H. Lehr
Mary Etta McCray
Charles F. Lochmann
Fursch-Madwasa4 leads at festival amid chorus turmoil
Fursch-Madiw as4 drew disapproval from the audience and chorus when she refused a solo and a quartet in the Redemption. The incident disrupted Thursday night performances, while Campanini and Meyn earned praise, and Mendelssohn’s Torel offered respite as Margaret Reid and Lena Little impressed audiences.
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United States
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Bati
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Brodsky
Damroosh
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Albert Leiber
Ton Sun Office
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Gouncil
Fursch-Madi
Mendelssohn
Torel
Meyn
Giaconda
Margaret Reid
Jim
Lena Little
Liszt
Marga Reid
Ugă
Bank President Murders in Neb Clicks Over Local Scandal
May 27 in Lincoux Nebraska a bank president E Montgomery was shot in the dining room of a hotel by W H Irvine a Marion Indiana real estate dealer now in Salt Lake City Irvine fired twice as he entered with a bundle of papers Montgomery wounded, identified wife infidelity as motive. Irvine surrendered to police claiming proof of adultery. The woman involved is Smith Irvine’s wife from a Marion family.
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Neb
Pres C
E. Montgomery
Ge National Bank
Coin Hotel
W. H. Irvine
Marion
Ind
Mont
Montgomery
Chi
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