Talks of a Special Session in Indiana Legislature
A SUN reporter notes Gov. Gray undecided on calling a special session, while Republicans push for action before Dec. 10 to curb Democratic control. Reports of talks among Voorhees, Matson, Marsh and others hint at power shifts, with bids to reorganize state benevolent boards and redistribute police and fire oversight. The piece contrasts Republican urgency with Democratic delaying tactics and mentions county circuit plans and impending clerical appointments.
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SUN
Gov. Gray
Senate
House of Representatives
Grater
Mo Os
Voorhees
Tarpie
Grand Hotel
Senator Voorhees
Col. Matson
Eph Marsh
Scott Ray
Shelbyville
Hovey
Indianapolis
Evansville
Supreme Court
Marion County
Gray
Thomas L. Sullivan
Hadley
Marion
Hendricks
Cal
Savers of Lost Souls in Paris Turn to Murder
A sensational Paris tale reports Nicholaus Wassilyi, a Russian sectarian in 1872 Paris, leading a doomsday mission to reform fallen women. After preaching and offering premiums for virtue, he rapes or coerces victims, falls in love, then a string of brutal murders follows. He is captured and sent to Russia after a dubious insanity verdict.
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New York
H. D’altona
Paris
Staats Zeitung
White Chapel
Orthodox Church of
Russia
Nicholaus Waseilyi
Odessa
Nicholaus
Waasuyi
Sauveur Des Ames Perdues
Rue de Richelie
Wassilyi
Was- Silyi
Madeline
Faubourg St. Germain
Arrondissement du Pantheon
Boulevards
St. Michel
de l’ Hopital
Rue de Lyon
Nicholaus Wassilys
Jules Glannier
Bayonne
Tiraspol
Wassilys
Denial of Mrs Hiatt Charges Against Indiana Insane Hospital
Mrs Mary Hiatt accuses hospital staff of brutal abuse at an Indiana insane hospital including beating by Sims of Clay County and mistreatment of Koeller of South Bend. Dr Thomas defends past practice of ignoring discharged employees and calls for investigation by the legislature, noting Hiatt was dismissed for inefficiency and mental crankiness.
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Wiatt
Insane Hospital
Mary Hiatt
Indiana Insane Hospital
Sims
Clay County
Work
Thomas
Hiatt
Tam
Czar's Roast Over Meridian Street Electric Poles
The council debated electric light poles on North Meridian Street after Dr H G Carey protested poles ruining shade trees. Mayor noted excess poles and heavy wires needing support. Trusler questioned residents seeking relief. Wires require many poles. matter sent to lights committee. Also approved a $55,000 temporary loan and discussed repealing the McNeal ordinance. A storage house for raw hides was addressed and street sweeping costs ordered.
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Meridian-st
H. G. Carey
N. Meridian-st
Trusler
Czar Holliday
Meridianst
Charler
Pearson
Committee On
McNeal
Thalman
Washington St
Eloped Pair From New Jersey Sparks Missing Notice
New York dispatch reports Inspector Byrnes has been asked to locate Charles Ruggles aged 17 and Minnie Carter aged 18 who eloped from Trenton New Jersey last Sunday. Both are from well regarded families and the police are urging they be found safely.
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New York
Inspector Byrnes
Charles Ruggles
Minnie Carter
Trenton
N. J
City Life and Court Actions Highlight Local News
Divorce petition and alimony request from Sarah Gurnsey against William cited at $5,000 for abandonment and failure to provide. Mail carrier McDonald fined $2 and costs for assault. Multiple lawsuits sought damages up to $5,000 involving injuries, false imprisonment, and collisions. Local doctors change positions. Dr E C Reyer resigns to study in New York then Europe planned. Petit and grand larceny cases heard with mixed outcomes. Fire dangers threaten Spl. Prairie area amid November 14 report.
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Sarah Gurnsey
William
McDonald
Justice Walpole
Wm. Vinnadze
Jennie Baker
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
James C. Thomas
Alfred Isaacs
Hawkins
E. C. Reyer
Indiana Insane Hospital
New York
Europe
Purkhisar
Salem
John Duffy
Chas
Land
John Murray
Mike Rosenbaum
Thes
van Cleve
Joe Marshall
Harry Craig
Gray
Powderly faction wary as Knights of Labor assembly moves
Tuesday session of the Knights of Labor general assembly in session at 2 to 6 PM saw routine committee appointments with one on legislation approved. Debates centered on Powderly plans and Barry’s 1218 appeal while tensions over Jarrett’s candidacy linger amid treasury concerns and possible new organization talk.
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General Assembly of the Knights of Labor
Washington
Committee On Credentials
Barry
Powderly
John Jarrett
Jarrett
Pittsburg Press
Knights of Labor
Powry
Jarratt
James Campbell
Window-glass Workers’ Association
Indianapolis
Mr. Jarrett
Order
T. B. Barry
Executive Board
District 44
R. of L. Assembly
Arthur
Brotherhood of Engineers
Treasury
General Assembly
K. of L
Inaugural Ball Plans Signal Washington Ceremony
The piece reports preparations for President Harrison's inaugural ball on March 4 in Washington. Matt Quay assigns a prominent lawyer to oversee arrangements at the pension building, with debate among Presbyterians about dancing and theater going. The pastor notes differing views on conduct and expediency, while saying attendance of parishioners is a personal matter.
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Harrison
Washington
Matt Quay
Cleveland
Gen. Harrison
White House
Gen.s Harrison
New School
Gens Harrison
Russell
Haines
Lyman Beecher
Indiana Vote Totals Highlight GOP Ticket Wins
Indiana official vote completed shows GOP statewide margins with Hovey Chase Griffin Carr Lemeke Michener Lafoliette Coffey Hawk Olds Griffiths and Hughes the Prohibition candidate tallying 9 776 while Milroy on the Union Labor ticket has 2 661 Democrats claim West Virginia victory and other items include a divorce verdict for Mrs Alice Shaw and a looming lake storm with bitter cold forecast through Friday
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Hovey
Chase
Griffin
Carr
Lemeke
Michener
Lafoliette
Coffey
Supreme Court
Hawk
Olds
Griffiths
Hughes
Prohibition
Milroy
Union Labor
Mine Disaster Rocks Doon District Killing Many Miners
Unconfirmed reports from Doon describe a massive fire damp explosion at the Frederick mines. The blast collapsed the shaft burying an estimated 40 to 60 miners, with two children reported dead. Rescue efforts and exact counts remain unclear as details unfold.
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Lospon
Doon
Frederick
Wigwam ice company building collapse in Dedham
In Dedham a large sea house of the Wigwam ice company collapsed Wednesday morning, killing two men outright, fatally injuring four, and seriously injuring five others. In Philadelphia two children, Fannie and Frank Keck, burned to death at Wilkesbarre while their mother was away, driving the mother into insanity from grief.
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Wagner
Herman ‘Neimeyer
Wooden
Cox
Greenlawn
Phareday
Prirsetta
Lebanon
John Showers
Heath
Barneu
Boston
Wigwam Ica Company
Dedham
Philadelphia
Navy
Wilkesbarre
Fannie
Frank Keck
Thal Wedding Miss Endicott Weds British Foe in Style
Boston November wedding news notes Miss Endicott marrying British Chamberlain. Grandparents George and Salem resident Joseph Chamberlain decline attendance due to age but offer a substantial check. Gifts include sapphire necklace, diamond crescent, bracelets, ring. Bride to London for linen wardrobe, seven day trip, brief U.S. honeymoon before December London business.
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Miss Endicott
Boston
George Peabody
Salem
Joseph
Chamberlain
London
Grand Larceny Charge Brought In Police Court
Mollie Emerson, described as comely, stood before Mayor Denny on a grand larceny charge after detectives recovered a 35 dress and a $5 bracelet from her home. The case was sent to the grand jury and she offered mitigating circumstances. Other cases included drunkenness, a child’s illness, and a assault with a copper adze leading to fines and costs. An insurance charter was revoked resulting from irregularities with a Michigan company. A baby was killed by a train near Marysville, Indiana, as the line failed to stop the child from darting onto the tracks.
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Mollie Emerson
Denny
Mollie
India Martin
New Jersey St
Mary Ge
Joyce
McMillan
Emerson
Thomas Gin
McGavighan
E. Pearlst
Tom
Costa
Charles Smock
John Schuman
Abert Shafer
Wilson’s
Malott Ave
Hostettler
Insurance Chaxter
Michener
Elkbart Circuit
Elbbart Mutual Aid,and Insurance Association
Michigan
A& Train
Marysville
Ind
Louisville
Charles Hogan
Chile
Joseph
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