Phillies Win Final Indiana Series In Damp Park Match
In Indianapolis on October 1 the Phillies beat the Hoosiers 7 to 6 after a long day of baseball. Fee and Sommers pitched for Philadelphia with support from Hallman and Denny, while Mulvey and McGeachy worked for Indiana. Key moments included Theo Buckley’s home run and Seery muffing a fly, as Philadelphia’s Seery, Andrews, and Meyers contributed crucial hits to secure the win amid a chilly crowd of about 300.
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Athletic Park
Indianapolis
Phillies
Hoosiers
Fee
Sommers
Sanders
Clenants
Harry Wright
Lou Kniaht
Hives
Hallman
Lesry
Thompson
Andrewa
Facrar
Delehanty
Meyers
Fogarty
Buckley
Mayers
McGeachy
Mulvey
Danny
Foegarty
Glasscock
Theo Buckley
McGlashy
Danny Hooks
Firat
Clements
Hines
Seery
Plata
Sandera
Chicago
Gogarty
Sandere
Andrews
Denny
Blank
Paulus
Haliman
Feogarty
Philadelphia
Hospitalized youth survives neck-suspension dare in Denver
Frank Leachey a young minor is in a Denver hospital after attempting to sustain life suspended by the neck in a $60 wager with friends. The stunt caused extreme physical distress including blood pressure surge and visible distress before his friends released him. He regained consciousness after an hour of effort.
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Denver
Col
Frank Leachey
Trey
Leachey
Governor Hovey Faces More Laundry Woes
The Sun reported Gov Hovey again encounters wardrobe troubles. He sent a pair of drawers to the laundry that were deemed too small, leaving him without underpants for his trip to Candievilla. The governor previously broke suspenders and mended them with fishcard.
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Hovey
Candievilla
Incendiary Fire Damages Caledonia Business District
An incendiary fire in Caledonia Michigan on Monday caused about 50000 dollars in damage to the local business area. Investigators pursue leads as fire units extinguished the flames. The incident underscores lingering safety concerns in the village.
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Caledonia
Mich
Marriage License Counter Reveals Quirks and Rules
A SUN interview with a county clerk details jokes and antics at the marriage license counter. He notes typical fees of two dollars for the license and fifty cents for a gilt certificate, the age rules, guardians’ consent, and the rarity of exceptions for friends society members.
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Ansore
Cain
Henry C. G. Bala
Countyclerk Wilson
Benedict
L. Leo Leopold Daniala
Daniele
Hanls
Ona
Wan Wan
Peace Justices
Ace
Society of Friends
CITY LIFE W. GC T U MEETS AND OFFICIALS IN TRANSIT
City items note a W. G C T U meeting at 6614 N Pennsylvania St and various official movements. Attorney General Miller and family return to Washington. Edward Kendrick 24 declared insane, residence 124 Maplest. Six new carriers and districts set by Postmaster Wallace. Judge Gresham to arrive, court to begin Thursday. Delegates to international congress arrive in Indianapolis Friday morning. Prohibition speeches planned Tuesday at Sixth Street engine house and near Massachusetts Ave and St Clair St. Governor Hovey heads to Candleville for Soldiers’ Day, stops in Fort Wayne for a civic reception. Lauiea Scott, by attorney Judge Jacob Franklin, files for divorce from Nathan Scott on grounds of failure to provide and improper relations with Bettis Gee.
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Pennsylvania St
Miller
Washington
Edward Kendrick
Maplest
Wallace
Gresham
International Congress
Indianapolis
Sixth-st
Massachusetts Ave
St. Clair-st
Hovey
Candleville
Hoe
Fort Wayne
Lauiea Scott Colored
Jacob Franklin Tuesaday
Walker
Nathan Scott
Bettis Gee
Deal Signalizes Consolidation of Rail Lines In Ohio
Tuesday morning announcement confirms the consolidation plans as Ingalls of the Big Four visits Cincinnati to finalize the absorption of the Cincinnati Indiana and Western into the Vanderbilt system. Henderson, long general manager, retires, noting strong rolling stock but inadequate capital as the Vanderbilt tide aims to acquire the line. The O I & W has a modest 250 miles of track and about ten million dollars in debt, and its whisky freight is a minor revenue source. Cincinnati dispatch adds word that Vanderbilts have been offered the C B H J road and are weighing the purchase.
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Ingalls
Big Four
Chio
Indiana & Western Road
Henderson
Vanderbilt
SUN
Peoria
Lake Shore
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Burke
Beeling
Corwin
Cincinnati
New York
Thea van Cerbilis
Tramp’s Body Identified as Andy Rabb debated by coroner
Coroner Wagner planned to go to Nd Augusta Tuesday to finish the inquiry into the killing by Emsley Wright. He waited at Healina depot for the Monon train, delaying the check. Mrs Rabb identified a photo matching her divorced husband Andy Rabb, last seen two years ago, as the unknown tramp. The body was taken to a medical college for dissection under state law if unclaimed within 24 hours.
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Metical College
Wagner
Nd Augusta
Emsley Wright
Healina
Massachusetts Ave
Monon
Offici
Lucre Varies as State Workers Paid Off in Brazil News
Brig gen Bookwalter notes happiness from salaries while Gov Hovey pockets a thousand dollars and change. Brazilian coal operators refuse concessions to miners amid tension at Jumbo mines as workers vow to stand and fight.
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Bookwalter
Hovey
Ae Sun
Brazil
Ind
Entangled Engagement Suit Filed in Lagro Township
Howard Kiser a 40 year old bachelor of Lagro township is sued for 10000 damages by Miss Ella Roy 20 alleging breach of promise as their planned marriage three weeks ago collapsed shortly before the nuptials.
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Wasash
Howard Kiser
Lagro Township
Ella Roy
Special sale at Geo. P. Marott offers bargain shoes
An advertisement promotes Burt & Packard button shoes at 3.50, saving 81.50 by buying a pair for 3.50. Geo. P. Marott, 16 N Pennsylvania St, also sells his own hand sewn button shoes at 5.00, down from 8.00, with every pair worn out.
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Burt & Packard
Geo. P. Marott
Pennsylvania-st. Hea
Frogs as a Local Delicacy Boosts Indiana Market
In Indianapolis demand for frogs soars beyond legs as buyers seek whole frogs and backstrap meat. Cincinnati and Buffalo suppliers struggle to meet a statewide appetite, with Charles Logg noting frogs from Pekin Illinois and other regions fueling trade. Pond habitats, fishing methods, and regional cooks shape supply.
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Indianapolis Epicures
Indianapolis
Coscumes Mora
V. P. Evans
Mlpond Bellower
Charles Logg
Froga
Buffalo
Arkantsas
Michigan
Pekin
Lang
Typhoid Outbreak and Severe Crowding in Chinley Homes
Rural sanitary officials report a serious typhoid fever outbreak at Chinley with extreme overcrowding. Analysis cites navvy housing shortages forcing 23 people in one dwelling and multiple rooms housing typhoid patients. Crowding drives day and night sleeping patterns and unhygienic conditions blamed on government inaction, with fifty deaths in the last fortnight.
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Nto Vmne Lovin
Lonnos
Spl
Cantary Authority
Chanel-en-le
Bennett
Murdered Connersville Girl Found In Canal
A missing Connersville woman Katie Hood was found dead in a canal near Connersville. She had been last seen Sept. 21 after leaving home. A post mortem found multiple head and neck wounds and possible abortion evidence. A wealthy local man once known to accompany her is a prime suspect. police expect him to confess.
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Connersville
Ind
iSpi
Katie Hood
Katia Hood
Michael Shoenig
Consersville
Ott
Hydraulic
Zimmerman
Valley Road
Larimora
Dillman
Hamilton
Saven
Michael Schoesig
Coroner closes inquest on stairway death at 171 S Meridian
The coroner’s inquest into Sophia Meurmen’s death at the city hospital concluded she fell to her death on stairs at 171 S Meridian street where she lived with her husband Bruno Mourman a blind organ grinder seen daily on Washington Street. Witness Coole Vautters, a French resident of the same building, testified. a marriage license for Mourman and Vautters was issued Monday.
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Merrman
Wagner
Sophia Meurmen
City Hospital
S. Meridian St
Bruno
Coole Vautters
Mourman
Blort in His Accounts in Michigan City
Theodore McClelland, an agent of the Michigan Central road at Michigan City, is short 5000 in his accounts.
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Michigan Ciry, Ind
Oet
Theodore McClelland
Michigan Central Road
Miners Famishing in Yukon Forty-Nine Creek Relief Feared Failing
Word from Port Townsend reports about 800 miners stranded near Forty-Nine creek Yukon close to Alaska. They are famishing and fear aid cannot reach them in time creating a looming crisis for resupply and rescue efforts.
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Port Townsend
B.C
Creek
Yukon
Alaska
Mysterious Maritime Note Appears in October Log
A fragmentary entry mentions New York October sailing times and a vessel named Steginer Kearsage with Fred Sougleas aboard, indicating a scheduled departure on a Tuesday. Details are incomplete and unclear due to OCR damage.
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New York
Steginer Kearsage
Fred Sougleas
Washington Walls and Washington Gossip Almanac
In Washington news, Treasurer Hudton resumes work at his desk for the first time since June. Navy Lt. Parker, tied to the president’s family, awaits a new post at the Capitol. Congressman Butterworth returns from Europe with a reception. Debates over Supreme Court vacancy continue amid Chinese legation attention. Gen. Rosecrans draws dual salaries, and Prenties is appointed postmaster at Bethany Missouri. An Oshkosh visitor encounters oddities at Secretary Rusk’s office, including novelties like electric bells and silk curtains. Carr, optician, 666 Virginia Ave.
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Washingon
Blaine
Parker
Navy
Ben Butterworth
Europe
Washington
Harrison
Supreme Bench
Legation
Lions of the Hour
Hugo 4Eiman
White House
Tanner
Brown
Ohio
Campbell
Kansas
Sherman
Nobleia
Gen
Tracy
Whitney
Rosecrans
the Treasury
United States
Whde
M. B. Prenties
Shitoh
Bethany
Noble
Jones
Oshkosh
Wis
Rusk
Jerry
Jerry Rusk
Stephanie Lives Pom Varo? Vienna Widow Keeps Quiet Life
The archduchess Stephanie widow of Crown Prince Rudolph lives in strict retirement at Techil with a small household. Her simple carriage and locket bearing her daughter’s portrait reflect a subdued life. In New York ex-Governor Cornell’s friends plan a quiet retreat as his mental state worsens and he becomes increasingly detached.
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Stephanie
Vienna
Rudolph
Techil
Cornell
New York
Anti Mahone Convention Draws 300 In Richmond
Tuesday's meeting in Richmond drew about 300 attendees in an anti Mahone gathering. Ex-Gov Cameron and John A Wise are identified as Jandera, with a forthcoming address urging Republicans to oppose Mahone but support the rest of the ticket.
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Mahone
Richmond
Cameron
John A. Wise
Will Build a Hotel in Louisville by New York Capitalists
Eight New York capitalists have formed a company to construct a $3,000,000 hotel in Louisville Kentucky. The project aims to boost local commerce and attract business travelers to the city. Construction plans call for a substantial downtown site with modern amenities and a prominent hotel brand.
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Louisvillle, Ky
Oet
New York
Town Hit by Major Fire in Cambria
Town burned in Cambria California with main portion destroyed. Loss estimated at 125000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze through the day as residents assessed the damage and began rebuilding efforts.
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Cambria
Cal
Pullman Car Runs Regular Route Indianapolis to Chicago
The Pullman sleeping car operates nightly between Indianapolis and Chicago via the Panhandle route. It stands at the west end of Union Station and is open from 8:80 p.m. until the train departs at 11:20 p.m. Chicago arrivals may remain aboard until 7:80 a.m.
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Pullman
Indianapolis
Chicago
Panhandle
West End
Union Station
Malachi Krebs Defends Self in Courtroom Ink Stand Incident
The extended account tells how Malachi Krebs, editor of a Washington Gazette rival paper, faced libel suits from corrupt Petersburg county officials. During a court case led by S. Taylor, Krebs declared he would protect himself, striking back when an ink-stained disruption occurred. He persisted in reporting county corruption despite threats and legal pressure.
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Mon Malerhi
Matichi Brabs
Petersburg
M. Geesting
Hin
Mr. Gaeteing
Malachi Krebs
Waesghington
Ind
Republisan
Washington Gazette
Daviees County
Mr. Kreba
Krebehart
Krets
Krebs
M. B. Mallotte
Taylor
Bankeraminer
Valechi Krebs
Remarkable Run From Greencastle to Indianapolis
A newspaper recounts Andy Walker's swift trip from Greencastle to Indianapolis with fast telegraph-like lines and a two hour seven minute gain over expected time. The author uses lively railroad imagery to illustrate the rapid progress and notes the engine outpacing the whistle.
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Tue Sun
Andy Walker
Greencastis
Indianapolis
Caskey
Ation
Greencastle
Jake
Tobacco consumption in England rises sharply says inland revenue
An Inland Revenue report shows tobacco use in England increasing at a rapid pace, more than doubling over forty years. It now averages about 2 pounds and a half per person, compared with 1324 ounces in 1540, and the law prohibits selling tobacco when mixed with leaves from any other plant. The article notes strict enforcement of this rule.
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England
Loxpon
Inland Revenue Commission
Local Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Oct 24 1889
EOCAL FORECASTS for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 2 hours ending 8 a.m. Oct 24 1889: Fair weather.
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Indianapolis
Ferguson Mack comedy aims to amuse in mischief and ballet
Amusements note the Ferguson Mack comedy company presents McCarthy's Mishaps at English's opera house with Ferguson as the star and Lizzie Daly and Vinie Daly offering notable dancing. The show features R K E Callahan and two ballet dancers, while Carrie Behr returns from The Pearl of Pekin. Australia is praised as a dramatic Mecca, with Mile Aimee noted for an extraordinary ceiling act.
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McCarthy
English
Opera House
Ferguson & Mack Comedy Company
Ferguson
Lizzie Daly
Vinie Daly
Charles E. Rice
Bijou Theater
New York
R. K E. Callahan
Carrie Behr
Finette
Pekin
Australia
Park Theater
Mile
Aimee
Paragraphers
Tly
Milwaukee Elopement Fizzles as Father Foils Plan
Miss Jenois McKinley, 19, daughter of J B McKinley of Champaign Illinois, and Oriile W Cannon, son of a Danville millionaire, attempted elopement to Milwaukee. Father pursued, scheme unfolded at Kirby house with a staged confession, then reconciliation. The couple planned California departure after a week in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Fatler
Matt Aubrey
Chicago
Jenois McKingley
J. B. McKintey
Champaign
Oriile W. Cannon
Danville
McKinley
Miss McKinley
Cameron
Papa McKinley
Chisago
Northwestern
Kirby House
California
Mr. Cannon
Eight People Drowned In Capsized Wave Carrier
The steamship Wave capsized Monday night near Watertown sparking eight deaths. A judge then declared M. E. Billings sentenced to life in the penitentiary for murder in the second degree. The case followed the 1857 Kingsley county attorney slaying at Waverly Iowa with juror doubts noted by Judge Ney.
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Queer Hemark
WatrrR.co
M. BE. Filings
Ney
Billings
Kingsley
Waverly
Iowa
Pardoned 12-year-old murderer sent to reform school
Frankfort Ky October 1 Special dispatch reports Lian ville Coombs the 12 year old killer of his infant sister has been pardoned. He will be sent to the reform school until reaching age.
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Pardenea
Frankfort
Lianville Coombs
Sinter
Motel Fire Blazes Through Cutler House and Nearby Buildings
Grand Haven Michigan reports a Tuesday morning fire destroying the Cutler house and several adjacent structures with total losses pegged at 250 000 dollars. Another brief item notes financier Boulanger facing bankruptcy and planning a move to Jersey. Syracuse coverage notes the Democratic state convention adjourned at 8 o clock on Tuesday.
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Mich
Cutler House
Syracuse
O'Clotk
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