Tariff Bill Rouses Cigar and Champagne Prices
Excuse for living notes that tariff bill B48 raises cigar prices from three for a quarter to two for a quarter or ten cents each. Champagne and wine costs rise as import duties hike, with landlords planning price increases. The piece highlights shifts in tobacco and alcohol markets, noting Havana goods, Sumatra wrappers, Connecticut wrappers, and domestic options.
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Indianapolis
Connecticut
Louis Deschler
Bates House
Havana
Reibold
Gates For
Rasbold
Pommery
Mum's
Denison House
Old Flag Revered as Nation’s Spirit in Atchison Speech
The president’s Friday stop in Atchison drew a large crowd as he delivered a long speech at the hotel, largely in reminiscence and praise of the old flag. The trip also noted a rotten police station floor and chaotic conditions at the local jail. Meanwhile, Geo W Curtis, an embezzling clerk, was arrested in Utica and pleaded guilty to a $30,000 theft. Wall Street’s continuing stock decline weighed on brokers, while dry goods merchants reported brisk business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geo. W. Curtis
John F. Plummer & Co
Utica
Curtis
Lost in New York at the Park next week
The Park will show Lost in New York featuring Hallen and Hart in their familiar style. A large audience is expected as they bring back their old jokes and stage presence alongside Mrs. Tom Thumb and company in a revived performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thumb and Company
Englsh’s—Hallan and Hart
PARK
Hallen & Hart
Hoglish
New York
Man Comes Back To Life In Lebanon Indiana
Stephen Lewis revived Thursday after dying at noon Tuesday. Doctors restored consciousness as his father offered water, a quiver in his eyelid prompting the request. The incident occurred in Lebanon Indiana with burial arrangements ongoing. David A Caldwell, 64, died in the city after a 60 year residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ByLvanra
Stephen Lewis
Lebanon
Ind
Oak
David A. Caldwell
Divorce Granted Ida Scott and William Walker
Judge Walker grants Ida Scott a divorce from William Walker on grounds of convict status. Many notices follow including society events, legal actions, and local incidents from Indiana, with arrests, requisitions, and community happenings noted amid a busy week.idzwa
Alleged Insolvent Indianapolis Car Co Seized by Receiver
John Vorhees, purchasing agent, seeks a receiver for the Indianapolis car and manufacturing company. Judge Taylor appoints Matthew Hoenoing as receiver with a $250,000 bond. Company debts estimated at $650,000 with $600,000 asset value and $14,000 due for labor, at Hadley avenue crossing of the Balt railroad in West Indianapolis. About 800 workers employed. management lists Charles S. Millard and George A. McCord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Car and Manufacturing Company
John Vorhees
Taylor
Matthew Hoenoing
Stoughton A. Fletcher
Voorhees
Credilors
Hadley-ave
Weet Indianapolis
Charles 8. Millard
George A. McCord
The New Tariff Confuses Customs Officials
The New York customs house faces wild confusion over the new tariff questions. Puzzling issues involve hundreds of thousands of dollars in consignments stored under the old tariff. Off icers disagree on removals without paying duties as the treasury demands. In Lockport eggs potatoes and barley from Canada are largely blocked by the tariff. Barley prices there rise about one cent per unit amid the reduced imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spi
Custom House
Treasury
Canada
Lockport
Hera
Grand Jury BReport Indicts For Murder And Pelit Larceny
The grand jury issued its first report on Friday and handed down an indictment against Martin O Day for murder in the September 7 killing of Timothy Duffy. Frank A Ford faces charges of petit larceny for breaking and entering rooms at the Occidental hotel.
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Breport
Martin O'Day
Timothy Duffy
Frank A. Ford
Pelit Lardany
Occidental
Bootblacks Turn Aggressor in Illinois Street Scene
A crowd watches three bootblacks chase down a young man who swindled one by placing a grease removing soap sack in his mouth. The playful revenge ends with the bootblack spitting lather on the thief. The piece also mentions Benjamin F. Foster and gossip about Mrs. Stevenson and a divorce, noting rumored romantic ties and a quick remarriage.
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Ilinois St
Benjamin F. Foster
Grerd Lodge of Oddfellows
Robert Louis Stevenson
Meissonier
John Ruckin
Bott
Stevenson
Bia
Tope
Flight of Irish leaders sparks transatlantic doubt
London reports Dillon and O'Brien fled Ireland amid Tipperary trial rumors. They sailed from Queenstown Thursday for New York, raising questions in Britain about citizenship and possible U S extradition as trials for indicting treason proceed. In New York, plans to illuminate Atlantic lighthouses for emigrants are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Ireland
Dillon
O’brien
Tipperary
Thoreday
Besiliant
Tim Heat
Queanstown
New York
United States
Horse Racing Sparks Drive at Terre Haute Showdown
At Terre Haute a large crowd packed the amphitheater as Nelson the great pacer aged three years drew constant cheers. Hal Pendler and B B battled in the first heat with B B edging ahead. the crowd raved as Mocking Bird surged to win the 2:18 class, while pundits noted Terre Haute’s fast pace and big pools totaling $40,060 on Thursday’s events.
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Tadianapolis
Terre Haute
Neleon
Hal Pointar
B. B
Adonis
Hal Pointer
Cams
B.B
Ned
Rushville
Kansas
Mustarga
Earth
Mocking Bird
Soid
Aetter
Getlng to Lancor Vice Consul-general Gao
Mansfield Ohio Oct 10 Senator Sherman believes an extra session of congress will be called. Bill leaves Sa'a for New York with his wife and four children. He will sail Wednesday on the City of New York for Liverpool. Consul-general New in Washington hopes to finish his business in time to sail on the same steamer but may go on a later vessel.
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Walker
Ida Scott
William
Gresh
New York
Alabameste
Fifer
Iinois
Indiana
Louis H. Jackson
Madison County
Ekisvanth Indiana Volunteers
Martinsville
Tomlinson Hall
John Burk
Mike Duffy
Tim Sullivan
Duffy
Frederick Schiller
Oulie
Judgs Howe
Schiller
Ohio
Richard Moeratts
Yim O’ Donald
Jefferson County
Opower
Peru
Wm. Eshelman
Revelyar
Pat Colaman
Mat. Sullivan
Costa
Sullivan
Asso
Jacoba
Farewall
Blind Asylum
Elmer K. Grifith
Frankfort
Jacobs
Institution
Pennsylvania
Griffith
Switzerland County
Father Theobald Mathew
Boston
Ireland
U.S
T. N. Burka
Knights of Father Mathew
Commandery Hall
Dougherty St
Oaar
Virginia-ava
Mary
Lucy A. McDowell
James
Black
Fred
Irvington
Indianapolis
Mire
Jaynes
Wisconsin Asylume
Richmond
Ninth St
Kansas City
Thomas G. M. Fisher
Misa Emma Allen
Rev. Mann
Ray Kelly
Rochester
N. Y
San Jose
Cal
Athel Allen
Josiah F. Allen
Big Pour Railway
Fisher
N.Y
Mra
Getlng
Lancor
Gao
Bill
Liverpool
New
Washington
Sherman
Balter Mansfield
Shermen
Congress
Spreading Strike and Local Happenings in Mansfield
An old Mansfield item mentions a cigarmakers strike and a warm day with 75 degrees, plus a night crime, a quarrel over a game, and locals discussing baseball and shipping news. It notes Supt Travis and his force, a race in Terre Haute, and praise for Bates barber shop amid assorted town chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousing
Geo. Thomas
Geo
Thomas
Elsin
Everyoody
Brooklyn
Terre Haute
Axtell
Travis
Fury of Women and a Double Wedding Scandal
A Seneca county divorce petition follows a sensational tale of James W Love who vanished after marrying Alice Kastlick in 1481, later found in Kansas City with a new wife. The furious wife pursued him to Kansas City, leading to his bigamy conviction and a divorce suit. The paragraph also recounts Mrs Houghton tracing her husband across several states to prove bigamy and seek support, with a separate note on a fatal accident in Wyoming where a freight worker died after a windstorm damaged a car roof.
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Tirfin. O
Common Pleas Court
Seneca County
Sycamore
James W. Love
Alice KE. Kastlick
Lova
Roward
Kansas City
Dafora
Tiffin
West
Thera
Love
Laayva
Aucasta
Nes
W. W. Houghton
New York
Galvaston
Texas
Laura Malien
Iiss
Houghton
Mobile
Ala
Colnrtin, Og
Greersboro
Augusta
Parmalia Patterson
Galveston
Mire. Houghton
Gelvaston
Howling Spirits at Haglish Hall Spiritualist Session
The Indians session of spiritualists held its second day at Haglish's hall Friday. A gray man proclaimed there is no God or devil, seeking relief from headaches. A trance artist claimed he could produce startling pictures with pencil and state, while a finance chair urged free meetings and minimized admission. Dr Clark from New Orleans led a lengthy talk on spiritual matters.
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Enmg- Isoh
Indians Sesson
Haglish
Indianapolis
Clark
New Orleans
Digger Spjun
Dr Clark
Tarred and feathered man found unconscious in Brooklyn street
An unidentified man in New York Ontario was tarred and feathered on a Brooklyn street Friday morning. He regained consciousness after hospital work, but could not identify his attackers, claiming they wore masks after two men restrained him with a sponge to his nose before he passed out.
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New York
Brooklyn Streal
Hessid Ha
Accidents Reported At Local Intersections
Lemuel Holliday, while moving a coupling near the 1 10 and W round hoges, was crushed between the bumper and body and carried home by Kregele's ambulance. Later, William Gugenstein was unloading freight in a Big Four car when a wheel kicked by an angle struck him, causing internal injuries and placement in Kregele's ambulance for transport.
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Briday
Lemuel Holliday
Hoges
Kregele
Bie Te Bie
Brinkmanst
Wm. Gugenstein
Garde
Teben
Loousteb
Kregeio
Walk Up and Settle Oniost Pavement Cash Deadline
Citizens wishing to dodge yearly Oniost pavement payments must settle in cash within three weeks. The notice urges prompt payment to avoid possible action.
Nation’s baseball winds down as clubs disband for season
The Philadelphia league club disbands for the season while basketball and racing summaries fill the page. Highlights include Morris Park winners Hua and companions, Latonia victors Consigner and Gymnast, and many names across tennis and horse events. The national league meets to set schedules with Oct 22 conference plan and Oct 26 contracting rules. Racing entries recount Axtell’s 2:12 mile and Nelson’s record pacing 2:08.
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Lass Cook
Philadelphia
Morris Park
Hua
Annie
Monstague
la Toser
Can Can
Punster
Kingstock
Latonia
Victors
Consigner
Business
Palestine
Lafoyette
Lucille
Matte
Louisville
Brooklyn
Horton
al. Johnson
Athletics
Rochester
Baltimore
Syracuse
Toledo
St. Louis
Columbus
President Day
John B
New York
Terre Haute
Axtell
Zarre Heute
Nelson
Godelia Starr
Nevidad
Hal Pointer
Dons
B. Beacond
Pickaway
Wisdom Against Narrow Streets Hurting City Progress
A letter argues against Massachusetts and Washington streets being narrowed to city width. It condemns the narrow street policy, warns of blockades, and predicts growth and need for rapid transit on five lines. The writer cites Euclid Avenue as a contrast and urges preserving wider streets for future commerce and traffic.
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Massachusetts
Streat
Bbave
S. Illinois St
Indianapolis
Washingtonst
Washington St
Massachusetts-ave
Massachusetts-are
Massachusette Ave
Orear
Breok
Tima
Buclidave
Cleveland
Rusted iron lid yields three thousand dollars in Spanish gold
In Portsmouth Ohio on Wednesday an old German farmer Nicholas Raswein plowing in his field uncovered a heavy rusted iron lid. Beneath it lay a vessel containing $3,000 worth of Spanish gold coins, with dates over a hundred years old. The origin is unclear and may trace to early French settlers or adversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Nicholas Raswein
Indiana Weather Watch Fair Turns Cooler Across State
Local forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity predict fair skies with gradual increase in clouds. For the 24 hours ending 1 a m October 14, 1890, expect fair conditions turning to light rain overnight with cooler temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
Wreck on C B D road delays trains five hours
Wreck on the C B D road Friday morning caused a five hour train delay. Three persons were injured but none fatally. Costs estimated at ten thousand dollars.
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Qarthage
Fresh Foreign Facts and Global News Briefs
Colliers notes a New Zealand strike has softened while Guatemala and El Salvador appear not at war. A tariff dispute with the United States looms as a trench cabinet pursues a tariff deal. Buenos Aires dispatches warn of another revolution. Italy skips a World Fair exhibit citing the McKinley bill. Salisbury returns to London reasserting vigor amid pressure on Trieh. Balfour says Parnellites seek funds for the plan of campaign, not famine relief from America. Reid informs French officials that Count du Paris’s America reception has no political weight. In Tipperary trials police violence at the Win Elder’s sideboards opening is under examination.
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New Zealand
Guatemals
Salvador
Trench Cabinet
Uncle Sam
Buenos
Ayraad
Italy
Salisbury
London
Balfour
America
Reid
Comte du Paris
Tipperary
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AE Atchison
AL Tatsa
Wall St
Dry Gooda Merchants
the Corps
City Life
Indianapolis Car Works
John Vorhers
Benning
Minocking Things Galley West
Dillon and
O'Brien
Gthar
Mansfield
Bates Barber Shop
Bian
Denver
Col
U. P
Rock Creek
Wyoming
Sam Warris
Blaine
Mennisy
Carroll
Tecumesh
Boston Citizena
John Boyle O'Reilly
James M. Dougherty
Mary Anderson
Dr. Lloyd
Flataith Fnsens
A. Simmons
Eiiza McGonigie
Echaos Pest
Cumberland
Narcisse Larocque
Crirea
George
Capt
Powell
Mississippi
Judiciary Committee
Bird Wes Podleedahsad
Slaton's Hat Store
Pennsylvaness
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