Near miss as warehouse roof collapses at Big Four North st station
A work crew narrowly escaped burial when a 100 foot section of the adjoining elevator building at the Big Four North Street station collapsed Tuesday morning. Six colored laborers had just begun removing timber supports. the foreman shouted a warning and the men fled as bricks and debris flew. Loss is expected in the thousands with insurance involved.
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Big Four North St
Railroad Company
Frank Janes
Indiana Ave
Sues for Divorces From Her Italian Husband
Mrs. Lulu May Tomasi known as Helen Bertram sues Signor Achille Tomasi in superior court for divorce. Filed by attorney Leon Bailey the suit alleges failure to provide and that Tomasi resides in Italy with no intent to become a citizen. He is described as roving and indifferent to family. Tomasi is to sing lead in De Koven Smith opera next season.
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Superior Court
Lulu May Tomasi
Signor
Achille Tomasi
Tomasi
Italy
St. Louis
de Koven & Smith
Shree
Mary Ellen Roemsey
David FP. Ramsey
Rameey
Ramsey No. 1
Slayer of Mrs Cloud On Trial In Danville Murder Case
Louis Snyder stands trial in Hendricks county for the killing of Mrs Olive Cloud. Prosecutor Holtzman opened the case as jurors were seated in two hours. First witness Mrs Beaty testified to relations between defendant and deceased, Dr Cary described three bullet wounds but could not confirm the shot that caused the facial wound. John Farris placed Snyder and Mrs Cloud together in his restaurant bar. Orin Cloud, son of the deceased, testified he was awakened by gunshots and heard his mother cry out.
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Louis Snyder
Olive Cloud
Danville
Hendricks County
Holtzman
Beaty
Dr. Cary
John Farris
Snyder
Memorial Day Parade Arranges Route and Graveside Honors
Memorial Day exercises parade step off at 1 PM with a 1:30 PM march. Route runs from Alabama west on Washington to Pennsylvania then Merket Circle to Washington and Tennessee Street for car transport to Crown Hill. Fifty first Indiana regimentals decorate Gen Slaight’s grave at 9:30 AM. Reveille sounds from the soldiers’ monument. Weather outlook: warmer with possible local rain, Indians forecast through May 20, 1894.
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Alabama
Washington
Pennsylvania
Merket
Tennessee St
Crown Hill
Indiana
Genslaight
Soldiers’ Monument
Lemon Tonic Laxative Adopts Wholesale Pricing
A brief advertisement notes Lemon Tonic Laxative available at druggists nationwide with a 6 cent price and promotion urging all druggists to stock the item. The copy emphasizes broad availability and retail accessibility.
Despondent Lover Brown Attempts Morphine Suicide
William E Brown of 3 Heary Bt planned to wed Nancy Swain of 145 Harmonet St after repeated broken promises. On Monday he drank five grains of morphine and was found by his daughter. Dr Cross revived him. Both Brown and Swain are well regarded locally, with suspicions she treated his marriage talks as a joke.
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William EE. Brown
Heary- Bt
Nancy Swain
Harmonet
Brown Hse
Reed
Brown
Bis
Lmve
Swain
8. I. Cross
Peace President predicts an early settlement
Trained Army officers command Cripple Creek strikers amid rising tensions in West Virginia and Colorado. Militias and police move as miners threaten arms, while operators refuse to hire nonunion workers. Reports describe military drills, arrests, and impending actions.
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Cripple Creek
West Virginia
Troopa
MISS MARLOWS Weds Leading Man ROBERT TABOR
Miss Julia Marlows of New York and Robert Fabor formerly her leading man were married at St James P J church in the city. The bride registered at Hotel Stanter before the ceremony and the couple left for Mount Mansfield Vermont for their honeymoon. Marlows 28, Tabor slightly older. publisher notes about photography coupons accompany the piece.
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PramapEeLrira
Bt. James P. J
Julia Marlows
Sctreas
Robert Fabor
New York
Mount Mansfield
Stowe
Miss Marlowe
Brough
Sir
Tabor
Ingalls Reaches Out to Bind Cincinnati & Mackinaw Road
A May 25 report says President Ingalls of the Big Four arranged for the Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw railway to join the Big Four system before his departure for Europe. The move would fold the line into the Big Four network, expanding control and service reach.
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Cincinnati & Mackinaw Beed
Cmncinnati
Ingalls
Big Four
Europe
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railway
Big Four Syste
Indiana Strike Heads Toward Local Resolution
Governor Matthaws says no request for military aid has been received to quell western Indiana miners’ strike. He views the situation as settled regarding state interference and notes a federal court injunction against miners restraining railroad property removes remaining responsibility from state authorities.
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Matthaws
Indiana
Decorated Woman Receives Turkish Order of Cherakat
Charles Henrotin president of the Federation of Women's Clubs announces that a U.S. woman has been awarded the Order of Cherakat by the sultan for services to Turkey as vice president of the women’s branch of the World’s Columbian Exposition. This makes her the first American to receive the honor. Heavy frosts report in Geneseo valley and Port Jervis areas with damage to fruit and vegetation.
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Chcaco
Mreg
Charles Henrotin
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Cherakat
Turkey
United States
John Frost
Gexisro
N. Y
Geneseo Valley
Oqsweep
Port Jgryis
Moore on Smith at Andover Seminary Speech
Dr. George R. Moore of Andover seminary told the presbyterian assembly that Prof. Smith was constrained to his opinion by scriptural facts. He argued these facts are more potent than creedal statements. The report notes naval dispatches and a London dam disaster referenced in brief items.
Drugged by a Burglar Targets Saloonkeeper’s Home
Matthew Irie a saloonkeeper living at 318 Illinois St was attacked Monday night by a burglar who chloroformed him with a handkerchief placed over his face. A gold watch and $40 were stolen. Irie awoke sick and investigators found no clue. motive suspected murder rather than simple burglary.
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Anfl
Matthew Irie
Illinois St
Irie
Mir
Irle
Bloody sleeves mystery in murder case at Vandalla tracks
The coroner investigates a blood stained box car clue said found by a dead man’s uncle. John Hulen, jailed on murder suspicions, claims warm weather prompted sleeve removal. If true, this may point to Tinien as a suspect. Oxford University to confer honorary degree on Captain Mahan in June.
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John Hulen
Louia Parsons
Flulen
Vandalla
Beck
Loannon
Oxford University
Mahan
Chicago
Sigel McDaniel sue for fifteen thousand dollars
A claim cites Sigel McDaniel injured by a Pennsylvania railroad trek and seeking 15000. Adele Armstrong sues railway officials for 35000 on a policy held by the late Joseph Robinson. The governor remits a Criminal assault fine for Stephen Culp. Civic notices include memorial day exercises and post office hours for a holiday.
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Sigel McDaniel
Scott
Bra
C. A. Hilgenberg
Mexico
California
Washington
Yellowstone Park
Vennessee St
Adele Armstrong
Joseph Robinson
Supreme and Appellate Court
Stephen Culp
Mosciusco County
Arthur Flolmes
Sullivan
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Marion County
Meridian St
C. K. Collin
Brownies
Gread Opera House
Mronday
Federal Grand Jury
Laker
Jovanocz
T. J. Moreland
G. J. Griffin
Asb-St
Walter Stoddard
Om Colst
Blis Parenta
Marshal Oden
Lebanon
Powell
Vincennes
Geo. Russell
Andrew Flora
Paizier’s
Fletcher Ave
Grovest
Cook
Birnins
Herman
Eunice Hess
Bred
Mary Stephenson
Frank
Eva Beltz
Irs
Robinson
John
Belle Adama
I. J
Emma Peck
Mia
Hartman
Henry
Lena Steck
Matt
Mrs. Mahoney
Albert
Annie Mueller
Dearns
James A. Shearer
Bridget Griffin
William Geiger
John Schultz
Hugh Dinweddis
William W. Walker
Daisy M. King
Charles G. Koesters
Mary Hoerat
Henry Dana Hamilton
Mary S. Euraeam
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Beaten Night Watchman Assault in West Indianapolis
James Hughes, a colored night watchman, was severely beaten while attempting to arrest Chas Reid on a trunk theft in West Indianapolis. Reid escaped after a violent confrontation that left Hughes unconscious and in serious condition. a crowd pursued Reid as shots were fired but he remained at large by noon.
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Hughes
Chas. Reid
Heid
James Hughes
Indianapolis
Chas
Reid
Rughes
Howard
Weat
Desperate train yard battle ends with multiple shot
In Guthrie Oklahoma a clash between police and freight car thieves left Policeman Lester shot in the head and George Burgess fatally wounded. A third gang member was wounded and three other suspects were arrested amid threats of lynching. The report mixes several unrelated items and notices.
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Guthrie
Santa F's
Lester
George Burgess
Contempt in the Senate as Sugar Committee Pushes Witnesses
Washington May 29 tariff leaders expect a quick finish to the tariff bill with ten days for final differences. Gray's sugar investigation report was read after Hill questioned its program. The sugar trust committee claims several witnesses are in contempt for withholding information and urges Senate action.
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Washington
House
Senate
Jans
Gray
Committee On Sugar Investigation
Hill
New York
Sugar Trust Committee
Missing bonnet and cape found in Columbus club yard
A bonnet and black silk lined cape were found Tuesday morning in the Columbus club yard near Monument Pines. Blood drops and a tuft of dark brown hair were attached to the bonnet, but no owner identity was noted. Detective Thornton suspects an assault occurred nearby with the apparel left behind.
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Columbus Club
Monument Pines
Thornton
Maine Republicans to Back Reed for President
New York report says J Manchester Haynes of Maine indicates Republicans in the state will push Reed as a presidential candidate. The Maine delegation is expected to nominate him at the convention.
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New York
J. @Manchester Haynes
Maine
Republican National Committee
Ith-Ave
Reed
Drowned in Boat Upset While Going to Dig House
May 29 report from Buiston explains Patrick Moon Robert Rowley and James Mcilenry drowned when their boat upset while transporting Max Dolphy to the lighthouse. Nearby notes mention a bicycle accident and various people news items as part of a crowded column.
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Buiston
R. 1
Patrick Moon
Robert Rowley
James Mcilenry
Max Dolphy
Grand jury to indict in bank trial and cabinet bonds case
A federal grand jury assembled at the government building to indict counterfeit cases and probe Frank Stannard who fled his Lawrence county home as an accessory in the Collins bank trial. Attorney Lern seeks to convert $250,000 cabinet bonds into a first mortgage against the plant, boosting bank assets. Schultz…
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Federal
Frank Stannerd
Armstrong
Collins
Stannard
U.S. Marshal’s Office
Lawrence County
Marales
Foley
iLern
Fswkins
Cabinet Company
Hiay Fe
Cotlins
T. P. Haughey
Menday
Reed
Baker
Sun
Lussday
Theo. P. Heaughey
Trondsey
Bchuyter Hiaughy
Burke
Health Board Meets With Fewer Changes at Dispensary
The Board of Health met on Tuesday and refused to act on the dispensary change previously announced. They did not approve police quarantine expenses, asked for itemized bills, and debated free paths for sanitary workers. A city laboratory was proposed with space donated by Tomlinson Hall, while Dr Geis faces support from friends amid claims of inexperience. Indiana Medical College renewed Dr Geis's lecturer post in chemistry and toxicology.
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Board of Health
Police Department
Board of Safety
Wagner
R. T. Brown
M. A. Moody
Woman’s Sanitary Society
Harry
Board of Works
Tomlinson
Geis
Medical College of Indiana
Former Justice Sutherland sentenced for McKane ballot plot
Brooklyn on May 29 ex Justice Sutherland an ally of McKane received a two year prison term and a 500 dollar fine. His prior year plus 500 fine remains. He pleaded for clemency and admitted McKane men stuffed 2200 votes into Gravesend ballot boxes.
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Brooklyn
Sutherland
McKane
Gravesend
It Didn’t Affect Her Aim
New York May 29. Mrs Fitzgerald was acquitted of shooting Mrs Pearsall on grounds the victim was insane at the time. Also mentions John Sherman company, Grecian steamer sighting 81 icebergs, Gladstone’s eye reports, and Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised by Van Palt’s and druggists.
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New York
Eria Basin
Aspt
Haff
Howard Gould
England
John Sherman
Grecian
Glasgow
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