Tragic Bly Wheel Accident at Van Camp Works
Marion Dale a Van Camp packing house employee was killed when his head was torn from his body by a fly wheel after being caught in moving barrels near the engine room. The 24 year old Lebanon native lived at 29 West Washington and his relatives are being sought. His body was taken to Kregelo and Witsell's morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Dale
van Camp Packing House
Dale
Washington-st
Lebanon
van Camp Company
Kregelo & Whitselt
Found in the River A mysterious dead man near Conger farm
In White River near Conger farm two rowers found a decomposed body floating face up. Undertaker Blanchard and Coroner Mankerson viewed the corpse, with witnesses recalling a prior drowning involving Mike Welch and a man named George. Police seek ties, but identification remains impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August DeTait
John C. Miller
White River
Conger Farm
Blanchard
Coron Marker
Rivay
Water Works
Horepitel
Mike Welch
George
Girton
Bea
Mankerson
Welch
Sus
Coultys
Fall at Circle Park Hotel Claims Irish Worker
Sarah Gardner, about 45, an Irish immigrant employed in the hotel kitchen, fell eighteen feet from an elevator shaft after entering the wrong door at Circle Park hotel. She suffered broken ribs and internal injuries, was taken to St. Vincent's hospital, and died Friday at 2 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gardner
Circle Park Hotel
Sarah
Shea
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Ireland
Pilgrims Safe After Train Collision in Germany
A Treves bound train carrying pilgrims home from the holy coat viewing collided with an engine between Baldwinstein and Laurenburg. The stoker died, but all pilgrims escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Treves
Baldwinstein
Laurenburg
YM OA Building Prayer Meetings and Receptions Schedule
Prayer meetings are held at the ghulirag from 8 20 to o clock each morning with gospel meetings at 430 on Sunday afternoons. C D Meigs Jr will lead next Sunday. The social committee reorganized for informal receptions this winter on Saturdays. W A McCulloch will teach gymnastic classes this winter. Regular meeting nights are Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. A city canvass by C D Meigs Jr seeks 39000 to pay the association debt and restore good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghulirag
C. D. Meigs, Jr
W. A. McCulloch
Trouble in Samoa as chiefs clash over government
Reports from Monona Island describe chiefs pulling down homes and destroying plantations to thwart rival factions. Baron Von Senft and US Vice-Consul Blackloe arrested offenders aboard the Iroquois and sentenced them to six months. Mataafa, proclaimed king, leads a tense island with rumors of US aid weighing on discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apta
Samoa
Monona
Mullinu
Baron von Senft
United States
Blackloe
Motoa
Morera
Grat
Mataafa
Elfilat
Gurest
Chiela
Mutaafa
Gould Illness Rumor Contrasted by Office Statement
At Jay Gould's office in the Western Union building on Friday morning it was said Gould was at Irvington and not downtown. Reporters learned Gould had been at his office most days that week and was there Thursday, fueling rumors of illness despite official statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Western Union
Ar. Gould
Irvington
Gould
Missouri Pacific
Tannytown
N.Y
New York
Bouwlanger's Body In Paris Bequeaths Large Estate
Paris October two body of Mr Boulang er placed in coffin Friday taken with photographs. Gen Boulang er leaves no debts behind Mme Bonne mem having bequeathed him 3 100 000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouwlanger
Paris
Mr. Boulanger
Gen. Boulanger
Bonnemem
Thompson Dies in Police Station After Drink and Gambling
Daniel Thompson, former manager of the Standard theater and other companies in New York, died in police custody Friday morning after a life ruined by drink and gambling. He had been associated with theater groups in the city for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prink
New Yor
Daniel_ Thompson
Standard
Old Sleuth Named For Newton Matthews In Bleaington
GITY LIFE reports Newton Matthews of Bleaington gains the moniker Old Sleuth from U S Marshal Dunlap. The piece also notes a 1877 federal case against W S Hill for six thousand value in Mostezuma and other local legal and civic items including Smith’s divorce suit, a police court continuance, and a sheriff court calendar.
Raum Resigns Pension Commissioner Post
Washington Oct 2 Gen Raum reportedly handed his resignation as commissioner of pensions to President Harrison before leaving for the appointment of his successor. Senator Morgan discusses U S Chile relations noting diplomatic care and a possible faster naval response. he cites the Nicartoa canal idea and warns of risks to Pacific fleets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raum
Harrison
Balloon show thrills crowd with perilous prank
A balloon ascension drew large crowds in Fairview where a gray haired farmer helped to hold the balloon, swapped places with the burner, and caused a dramatic blaze. Oil poured in as spectators gasped. The man inside finally dropped, and the crowd cheered the sensational spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axa
Vaimaw
Fairview
Baloon
Credt
Granny
Indiana Governor Hovey to lead historic Mexico trip
Gov Hovey and Col Robins return from Kentland as Illinois seeks Ed A Candy on Chicago charges. State board of health official D N Berg wrestles asthma. Governor's entourage prepares for a record 80 day tour covering about 5000 miles with Primary Roberts to Chicago Saturday for arrangements. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as tonic after illness. New side cards at Lb Bide's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Col. Roberts
Blaze in Halifax Destroys Water Front Docks
Halifax Oct 2 A disastrous fire swept the city overnight, breaking out at 10 in Bailey's planing mill on Taylors wharf and burning through Butler Brookfield and Liverpool streets to the Cunard docks. Military engineers blew up buildings to halt the blaze, which illuminated the sky for miles. No lives reported, and the total loss is very large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Bailey
Taylora Wharf
Butler, Brookfield
Liverpoolsts
Cunard
Arbor
Royal Engineers
City Board awards multiple road and sewer contracts
Reary Clay lands a contract at 1.65 per foot to improve Traubave from Washington street to north of Leed street by grading and graveling. Fulmer ds Seibert win a Newman street contract at 1.67 per lineal foot. S. A. Fulmer gets sewer work on Huronet between Virginia and Noble at 1.85 per foot. A level along White River awaits guidance. Petition signers seek parking on Christian. board treats as remonstrance. Mrs. Caroline Morris contests condemnation. building on Wilkies and Meriding streets ordered torn down. Wright objects to a plat round near Rutalsi. board dismisses spin. Bridge over Pogue’s gun at Burabest to be repaired. Fisk seeks compensation for Millest lot opened by board. $760 paid, he to receive equivalent value. Lincoln park third section plat requires dedication clause. Ward approves Walcott street cementing from Michigan to Koller. 1,500 barrel fire cistern to be built at Delaware and Raymonds, plus water mains on Arsenal south of Washington. College avenue paving deemed acceptable. Angelus Bockwalter urges sidewalks in front of Kenwold on Limoi st. 50 families expected by winter. petition anticipated.
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Reary Clay
Traubave
Washington-st
Leed-st
Fulmer Ds Seibert
Newman-st
Clifford
Brookside-aves
Huronet
Virginia-ave
Noble-st
S. A. Fulmer
McMasters
Caroline Morris
Wilkies
Willa W. Wright
Rutalsi
Pixey
Martindale
Lincolln Park
Walcott St
Michigan
Koller-st
Delaware and
Raymonds-st
Arsenal Ave
Hanson
Indianapolis Paving Company
College Ave
C. Angelus Bockwalter
Kenwold
Limoisst
The Desk Markers Strike Over Desk Wages
A Moore desk-works strike statement recounts that workers demanded a 19 cent per desk raise to cover extra 30 minutes of labor. Emerson refused more pay and warned of mass layoff, telling committees to end talks or hire replacements. The union reports reveal failed negotiations and a potential 10 cent desk raise, yielding only 80 cents extra weekly for fastest workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Desk- Works
Lhe Sun
Madak Accidons
Emerson
The
International Furniture Workers
Emercon
Sien
Turner Brothers brokers fail in Boston crashs ripple
Boston October 2 A B Turner brothers on State street fail after Venner and Co collapse. The firm was rated at 300000 to 400000 with heavy water bond dealings and collateral concerns. The crash stems from devaluation of water bonds and rapid depreciation. Liabilities estimated near a million, though Turners claim collateral covers losses.
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Boston
A. B. Turner & Bro
State St
Boson
Turners
Venner & Co
Helena
Moni
Fatal bull-dog attack in Baltimore leaves elderly woman dead
In Baltimore on a Friday a bull-dog fatally mauled Mrs. Mary Glendeusing, 85, biting her side and body. Neighbor Mrs. Hess was severely bitten while rushing to aid. A passing man rescued them, striking the dog away as Glendeusing died and Hess may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltmore
Mary Glendesaing
Brody
Irs
Glendeusing
Iis
Hess
German Evangelical meeting debates Bishop Bowman charges
At First Evangelical Church German delegates met to read Thursday charges against Bishop Bowman. A 15 member committee was named to probe accusations tied to attempts to split the church. Other bishops clash over rules as Philadelphia faction conferences unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
The
Evangelical Association
First Evangelical
Hast
New York-sts
Rev
Stull
Chicago
Jesse Lerch
Rischhoefer
Umbach
Albacy
Dubs
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Mather
Esher
Unclear political plots and oddities sweep a broad page
A patchwork of items reports a possible McKinley Sharpe alliance against Foraker in Ohio, quirky local tales, a New Yorker clinging to spiritualism, a Hempstead professor’s marathon nap, religious conversion news, pension grants, a sensational river incident, and Salton Sea climate debates amid desert rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
McKinley
Sharman
Joseph Benson Foraker
Ohio
Ilineig
Luther
Marsh
New Yorker
Dios DeBar
Asset Bay
Maéa
Cyril L’africain
Hempstead
T. 2
Mies Lizzie Kubler
Baltimore
Rabbi Wilner
Mary Ann Doucherty
Egeland Administration
Besh
Mary Ann Stil
Elizabeth Notley
Chicago
Wiliam Gardner
Helena
Mont
Gardner
Maggie Carroll
Bridgeport
Conn
William Wynecop
William
Maggie
Willie
Salton Lake
Colorado Desert
Hoff Shoe Palace Ad Promises Low Prices on Boys Shoes
An OCR snippet advertises Hoff Shoe Palace at 70 Indiana Ave offering four boys high quality shoes in all sizes with prices described as astonishing. Limited readable details suggest a retail segment focusing on affordable footwear for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
Indiana-are
Gov Steele's Rough Ride to Tecumseh in Boom Territory
A Guthrie dispatch recounts Gov. Steele of Indiana traveling with Mrs Steele Maj. Weigil and Special agent Scott Horn to Tecumseh. They endured rough roads a broken tongue of the hacks and a five day delay at Chandler while awaiting a survey. He cooked hard tack bacon and coffee in an abandoned Indian wigwam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
C. T
Gov. Steele
Steele
Indiana
Maj
Weigil
Scott Horn
Chandler
Tecuwiseb
Oklahoma City
Tecumseh
Island of Tanna Ravaged by War and Storm
Report from San Francisco notes a cyclone hitting Tanna in the New Hebrides. Civil war leaves two villages wiped out while fierce fighting continues. A German ship J. W. Gildermersten wrecks in Dianera Bay and the cutter Bhilda drives ashore with nine lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Adyiras
Monowalisay
Tanna
Yierce
J. W. Gildermersten
Dianera Bay
Bhillda
Islands
New Habrides Group
Pacific Ocean
Witness Lynching Ties to Barn Burning Case in Alabama
In Childers near Birmingham a mob of masked white men abducted John Brown a Black man under the claim of a warrant. His body was found Friday with a rope around the neck. Brown was a key witness in a barn burning case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa Birmingham
Ala
John Brown
Childers
Brown
Vormign Disasters Claim Six Perished In Fire and Blast
Six persons burned to death after an explosion in Paylaus department of farm where fourteen houses burned. A separate incident near Rossdorf on Thursday when a gun burst during firing practice killed the gunner and wounded six others.
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Siz
Paylaus
Department of Farp
Espuig
Rossdorf
Rumored Russian Royals to Return for Silver Wedding
Hampira Oct 2. It is said the Czar and czariva plan to reenact their silver wedding at Schloss Frecensberg Denmark on Saturday after delaying their celebration when they hurried to Russia upon the grand duchess Pauls death. They may then travel back to Russia by late November via Berlin.
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Hampira
Czar
Czariva
Schloss Frecensberg
Denmark
Russia
Pauls
Berlin
Henry Burlesime Company vaudeville at English opera house
Amusements notices praise a forthcoming Henry Burlesime Company vaudeville at English's opera house next Thursday and Friday with Texerkanas noted as a standout dancer. The section also includes tips for show notices, a critique of New York Sun style reporting, and mentions Cruiskeen Lawn at Park Theater with Paddy Murphy in the cast.
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Trin Sun
English
Opera House
Svellings
Henry Burlesime
Texerkanas
New York Swan
New York Sun
N. Y. Sun
New York
the Sun
Baltimore
Kansas City
Sun
Montezuma
Dan McCarthy
Park Theater
Ireland
Paddy Murphy
Notary fee dispute ends in blotched building case
In police court, Robert Martindale and his attorneys Caleb Denny and Charles Martindale faced a warrant alleging erection of a Jackson Park addition house without a building permit. The trial featured juror selection, probing questions, and a revealing misstep by deputy comptroller Perrott, with the judge noting an improper ordinance date. The jury was discharged as the defendant and counsel exited with smiles, and rematch plans were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Martindale
Caleb S. Denny
Charles Martindale
Fitchey
Jackson Park
Denny
Rinehard
Schwab
Mir
Martindale
Perrott Ag
Perrott
Wright
Mr. Denny
Mr. Fitcheyl
Common Council
Board of Aldermans
Bailey
Sullivan
Witchey
Ball
Rank Wright
Pitcher
Frightful Work of a Hurricane on Martinique Island
Mail advices from Panama to Sept report 75 090 people homeless on Martinique after a hurricane. About half destitute. Loss estimated at 960 080 francs. Thirty two communes destroyed except Grand Ange Marigot and St Anne. Brazil decrees for dowry patrimony in ex Princess Isabel era. Palacio Leopolario building seized.
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Tiertinigue Island
New York
Panama
Martinique
Grand Ange
Marigot
St. Anne
Iceland
Brazil
Dona Isballe
Palacio Leopolario
Rindanerio
Dom Pedro
International cigar makers discuss strike aid fund
At the seventh session delegates and President Strasser debated raising strike aid from 1 to 1 per week. The proposal to keep at 1 was approved, with each striking member to receive that amount for the duration of any strike. Weather notes report fair, stationary temperatures for Indians and Indianapolis. Mrs Thurman slightly better but not likely to recover. her husband is also feeble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigarmanikere
Sriday
Doherty
Strasser
Foreign News Sparks Republican Plot Themed Rumors
A string of reports outlines alleged conspiracies in Spain, censorship edicts from Russia on famine coverage, and discrimination against German and Polish residents. Eight Welsh miners perished in a hoist accident at Bridgend. A fire ruined fourteen houses and six people in Puylaurens. Boulanger grieved over not dying on cattle fields. The Liberal Federation congress endorsed Gladstone's policy. War stories from Guatemala and San Salvador are exposed as fake by an information bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Russia
Bridgend
Wales
Puylaurens
France
Boulanger
National Liberal Federation Congress
New Castile
England
Gladstone
Guatemala
Sannalyvador
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Klan
Pell
Goulits Ueev Bullen
Gity Life
Newton Matthews
Bleaington
U. S
Dunlap
Woods
W. 8. Hill
S. D. Hill
Mostezuma
Joseph Bruner
Splann
Ada Johnson
Thompson
Stephen Crawford
Jacob Reiffel
Crasgford
Reiffel
Crayford
Archie Watbel
George James
Lafayette Coffee
Grand Jury
Shelbyrilla
Judge Walker
Mullen-Blackledge Company
Alexander Tee
Bir Irys
Joseph
Bertha Eckert
Win
Delia Ralya
C. and
L. Wisgam
CO. W
Alica Horton
Eliza Carey
W. Sixth-st
Herman Kali
Johnson Ave
G. G. Mitchell
Illnoissi
George Caster
Second-st
James Dickson
Pennsylvania-st
Rank Blanchard
Pennsylvania-at
Kahen and Doherty
Jacob Sinkey
Thomas Fletcher
Geo. Robinson
Gen. Raum
Harrisson
Morgan
Uncle Sam
Alabama
Senate
Chili
Egan
Mrugan
Gaza
Pacific
Valparaiso
Hood
Argimmen
Decker
Ketcham Finshe
Taylor
Marion County
State Board
Alttorney-ren
Sinith
Marion County Court House
B.P. W
Title World
Stelle
Hale Peter
Bre
Moyer & Co
Missa
Mr. Martindale
Mr. Verrott
Indianapolis
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