Mammoth Exhibit At State Museum Astonishes Indy Visitors
The west end of the state museum hosts a vivid natural history display with elephants mastodons and giant bones. Mgr Benedict leads visitors through shelves of snakes fish birds and alcohol preserved specimens. A 36 inch mastodon leg bone weighs over 50 pounds dried for centuries. Also on view are huge bison horns a whale jaw and a giant saw fish amid fish stories and local lore. In a separate item Thomas Barbar sues for $60,000 damages after a 1889 train collision.
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Barnum
Mgr. Benedict
State Museum
Thz Sox
Indianapolis
Indiana
Judge Elliott
Fly Fisherman’s Club
Broad Ripple
1Udge
Wm. Wallace
White River
Jordan
State University
Florida
State House
Dot
Butler
Western Union
SUN
Benedict
Patton
Bata Eneke
Alabama
Tim Griffin
Hoosierdam
Shall
Orida
Weather notes and past disasters from a Brooklyn tabernacle fire
A reading of past events records a clear day with 84 degrees, noting the previous Monday’s cooler 27 degrees difference. It recalls Talmage's tabernacle fire in Brooklyn, a Big Four derailment near Cincinnati, and an 8 year old fatality involving a brakeman and fireman from Indianapolis.
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Mercury
Talmage
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Daniel
Morris
Indianpolis
Belknap Read Dies in Office at Washington
Gen Belknap Read, former secretary of war under Grant, was found dead in his Washington office Monday morning. Cause of death unknown. coroner in charge. Born William Worth Belknap in Newburg, New York, in 1829, he rising to major general after serving with the Fifteenth Iowa. He served as secretary of war from 1859 until his resignation in 1857 amid graft charges, later acquitted on a technicality.
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Grant
Washington
W. W. Belknap
Fourteenth-st
New York-ave
William ‘Worth Belknap
Newburg
Princeton
Studie
Keokuk
Iowa
Iowa Volunteers
Caverall
Senate
Democratic stir in Cincinnati sparks corruption claims
The Cincinnati dispatch reports Gov Campbell claims damning proofs of rottenness among public improvements officials. He says corruption began soon after they took office. Peter Schwab asserts Foraker will be next governor and Campbell would be U S vice president. Campbell reportedly won’t run next fall. local Democratic group reportedly bars its own faction.
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Cincinnati
Cincinyary
Campbell
Board of Public Improvements
Peter Schwab
Foraker
Ohio
United States
Couldn't Fool Rob Why He Fired Wife Baby and Mid Wife
Cincinnati dispatch reports Robert Matthews of 6 Golivant Street forcing out his wife, a baby, and the midwife after accusing his spouse of trying to palm off a courlena baby. He sent the wife to her father and ordered her not to return.
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Cincinnati
Robert Matthews
Golivant
Building Fire Kills Six in Loxpoy Destroys Four Stories
A four story building on Midélest in Loxpoy burned on Monday. Six people were killed and 13 seriously hurt. Annie Layton five years old was accidentally shot in the right cheek while playing with a revolver. The family of Councilman Murphy mourns after his wife died Monday at 175 Buchanan Street, grief linked to their loss of a son two weeks earlier.
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Loxpoy
Midélest
Annie Layton
Indianapolis
Murphy
Martin Murphy
Buchananst
County fair ad game draws town attention in reviews
Amusements column notes a novel coin betting card game promoted as The County Fair. Five players wager on card packs, banker pays all higher cards while rivals pay on others. The piece also reviews Joe Arthur’s Blos Jeans at Fourteenth Street Theatre praising Hoosier flavor, buzz saw scene, and Sullivan’s quoted praise. Also mentions The Richmond oranges at Frankham's on East Washington Street.
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County Fair” Advance
Weeden
Perfct
Nixy Weeden
Geta
John L. Sullivan
Joe Arthur
Joe
Jos Arthur
Sullivan
Viaduct Plan Faces Aldermen Fight For Virginia Ave Elevation
A proposed 1200 foot Virginia avenue viaduct, with a four foot per hundred foot grade, faces opposition from at least one property owner and a main fight in the board of aldermen. Mayor Sullivan supports quick passage to ease railroad traffic, while Judge Claypool and railroad interests resist changes. A Monday council meeting aims to push an ordinance through, with possible adjournment out of respect for Councilman Murphy’s bereavement.
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Tar Son
Virginia
Board of Aldermen
Delawarast
Maryland
New Jersey
Louisiana
Alabamast
Pogue’s Run
Virginia Ave
Marpland
Alabame Sts
Alabama
Accessiane
Hast-st
Louisiana-st
Sullivan
Lux
Ingalls Te
Alabama-at
Virginia-ava
Murphy
Claypool
Meridian-st
Virginia-ave
Counsillman Murphy
Crazy Crime of a Discharged Guard on the Frontier
A Dunlap Gable from Strasbourg reports a guard named Zuehlke, recently dismissed, killed his wife and two children at their home with a hatchet, buried the weapon in the baby, then surrendered at the station house. He had been an inmate of an insane asylum.
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New York
Strasbourg
Matzsro
Zuehlke
Local Forecast For Indiana October 14 1890
For Indiana heavy rain cooler and warm fair weather with increasing clouds and rain across Indianapolis and vicinity during the 24 hours ending 8 p m Oct 14 1890. A very low barometric area was noted Monday morning with 24:20 at La Crosse Wisconsin and a severe local storm may occur in Indiana.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
la Crease
Wis
Washington Wafs Dakota Population and Policy Notes
Washington Wafs Dakota shows a 1 percent population figure. The government reports 83,000 dollars received last year from timber depredations. Sculptor Flannery finished a model for an equestrian statue of Gen Logan. Bond interest prepaid amounts to 12 099 951 dollars. A law to block imports bearing stolen trademarks will be enforced. Lab commissioner Groff reports nearly 19 million acres patented to settlers this year. Republicans seek a special session to push election legislation. Barricon’s stance is uncertain.
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Aff Dakota
Flannery
Logan
Lab
Groff
Barricon
General Grifin's IDHA Sparks S V Parade Debate
General Grifin defends Sons of Veterans position after Missouri division forbids their march during President Harrison visit to St Louis. He argues the order must not politicize the parade. G A R stance mirrors restraint. Missouri division likely appeals to commander in chief for ruling, with potential investigation and possible punitive action.
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Sons of
Veterana
Missouri Division
Harrison
St. Louis
8. of V
Missouri Colonal
Grifin
Sun
S. of V
G. A.B
Missouri
Pastor’s raise and house promised by First Presbyterian
Ottowa area items note F L Bueben reelected as pastor at First Presbyterian with a salary increase of 350 bringing annual pay to 1800 and a new house to be built. Denver Lima Ohio and California churches solicit his service. A Mat Race M&I station robbery yields 684 loss. John Peeples dwelling burned. John Rheinhardt barn fire destroys grain and tools. three stallions trapped in the blaze, one injured.
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Shelbiville
Ray
F. L. Bueben
Firet Presbyterian Church
Denver
Lima
California
Mat Race
Dwalfing
Meirland
John Rheinhardt
Tha Tara
Outrage in Russia as Jews face atrocities reported
News from New York dated October 13 describes widespread brutality against Jews in Russia. Authorities raid homes without warrants, valuables are seized, houses are wrecked, and many are banished to Siberia. Smuggled letters recount harrowing abuse and harsh penalties.
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4Tiaeus
Ruassia
New York
Atesmer
Russia
Siberia
Missing Child Sal-lie Phelps In Indianapolis Report
Six year old Sallie Phelps of 44 South Noble Street is missing in Indianapolis. The report lists multiple court actions, property disputes, and local incidents including a suspected insanity declaration, foreclosures, a divorce, criminal cases, and police cautions involving residents around Marion County.
Tramp Shoots Rail Dispatcher At North Indianapolis
At about 8 o clock Monday morning a tramp fired through a depot window wounding Robert Middleton, the night operator, in the leg and stealing his silver watch and a small sum of money before fleeing. Superintendent Bender investigated. no arrest reported.
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Big Four
Union Depot
Indianapolis
Robert Middleton
Bender
Middleton
Diphtheria Operation Ends With Rescue At Hospital
Lincoln Brown of Pittsburg underwent a throat operation at Habnemantsan medical Institute to remove a lump believed to be diphtheria related. After a hemorrhage and a near fatal seizure, physician Dr Bendie performed a vertical throat incision to reopen air passage. Brown survived and recovered with a silver tube airway. In other news ex president Hayes arrives in town with son for Loyal Legion banquet with Gen Lew Wallace and Pennsylvanias Gov Beaver among attendees.
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Cureaco
Habnemantsan Hospital
Lincoln Brown
Pittsburg
Habnemanisn Medical Institute
Brown
Pigeisiane
Dr. Bendie
J. Mayes
Hayes
Denison
Harrison
R. P. Hayes
The
Loyal Legion
Grand Hotel
Order
Lew Wallace
New York
Gov
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Keyser and Wills
Coffin and Huxford
Sims
Read and Nicholson
Merrill
Bradbury Sues Water Works Over Schedule Rates
D M Bradbury sues the Indianapolis water works before Judge Howland arguing the ordinance sets a $6 yearly water rate for house and lawn use. He paid $12 for two years but was refused, a demand for $360.80 followed. Bradbury seeks a mandamus to compel water provision at the schedule rate.
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Bradbury
D. M. Bradbury
Indianapolis Water Works Company
Howland
Circuit
Fresh Foreign Facts and Shadowing Irish Leaders
Detectives shadow prominent Irishmen as Russian Grand Duke Nicholas visits. Ocean steamers at Queenstown watched closely. Mrs Arthur O'Connor, MH. P., in London after a suspected fall from an elevated road Saturday night in a dying condition following recent mental treatment.
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Grand Duke Nicholas
Russia
Queenstown
Arthur O’connor
MH. P
London
Among the Railroad Forefront of Colorful Reforms
The Big Four system shows earnings growth this season with September gains of thirteen thousand dollars. Orange paint decorates cars and stations across the Laks Erie & Western, a shift favored by President Ingalls. Ireland immigrant workers oppose the color change. President Berrison’s special train departed without guards as engine 188, adorned, pulled the sleeper with Brock Quigisy operating the thrattls.
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Erie & Western
Ingalls
Breline
Berrison
Brock Quigisy
Attorney general to Supreme Bench may go
Wastnaron October 18. The discussion about Justice Miller's successor is private but widespread. The general belief holds the attorney-general will get the post, with Grant Fair as a notable possibility. In Greenville Tennessee president Harrison visited after a tobacco fair, arriving by the Big Four from St Louis. He stayed at the McKees home, attended church, and held social events before departing at 5 am.
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Supreme Bench
Wastnaron
Justice Miller
Denison
McKea
Tracy
Miss. Ransdell
Flrst Presbyterian Church
Indisrapolis
Tis Daughter
Shubert
Anderson
Justice Miller a Condition
Justice Miller in Washington was barely alive at noon on Monday with rapid difficult breathing and unconsciousness, nearly death. The report notes his frail state and proximity to death amid a hospital scene.
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Washington
Montreal Lacrosse Tour and Weekend Track Results
A summary of Montreal lacrosse plans and weekend sports results. Nancy Harka won three heats in Cincinnati. Morris Park winners include Bradford and Guildean filly Gascon. Saturday’s winners across Elkton Letonia include Hanlat Barch Marion C Mary Conroy Bob L. National league opposed players' league committee member John Ward. Philadelphia league sued Joe Mulvey for 1250 dollars advance on a contract. Allen Thurman urged renaming the national league to union league. Frank Brunell of the players' league appears detached from peace talks. Record pace noted as John Owen ran 9.45 seconds for 100 yards in Washington. C. L. Nicoll won the mile walk. Gray hit 43 ft 9 in in shot put. A. B. George won mile. Ducharme hurdled in 15 seconds. Dowgs ran 440 yards in 50 seconds. Murphy won two-mile bicycle race. Copeland set broad jump record at 23 ft 3 1/4 in. Queckberner threw 56-pound shot 82 ft 10 in. Lagoon crowd at Brighton Beach watched Klea Coleman Grand Avenues pall game. Star-pitcher Rusia pitched poorly. Klee & Coleman’s beat Grand Avenues 7–2. A rival Cincinnati club is sought by a $6,000,000 backer. NY Sun notes applications from Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Milwaukee. Conference not a formal league meeting. New bookcases at Wm. L. Elder’s. Fing candies at the Bon-Bon.
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Nancy Harka
Cincinnati
Allen Thurman
National League
Union League
Frank Brunell
Players’ League
Frank
John Owen
Washington
Owen
C. L. Nicoll
Gray
A. B. George
Ducharme
W. C. Dowgs
W. F E. Murphy
Copeland
Queckberner
Brighton Beach
Sanday
Rusia
Dave Sanders
Klee & Coleman
Rueie
Fred Shaub
Larry McKeon
Larry
Grand Avenues
New York Sun
Indianapolis
Baffle
Milwaukee
Bluffs
Sun
Excais
Howe
Buffalo
N. E. Young
A Bad Day for Heads Ends in Mayhem and Fines
A chaotic Saturday night near Washington house on Meridian Street ends with hammered heads and severed facial injuries. Mayor Sullivan fines Andrews Meyering and Andrew Cornbuch ten dollars plus costs after a brutal assault and battery case. Two men, Pat Stanton and John Monegan, clash ending with shootings and a grand jury binding in all involved.
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Sullivan
Andrew Cornbuch
Andrew Meyering
Washington House
Meridlan St
Cornbuch Alt Meyering
Meyering
Pat Stanton
John
Monegan
Bullat
Stanton
Barber
Coust
Cacarrad
Michigan Road
Wm. Simco
Cole Williams
Simco
Williams
Lowther
Simeo
Fade
Fae
Girls Strike At New York Store Over Salary Pay
A group of young women visited the Taz Sun office to report they were ordered to exit via a rear door at the New York store and struck for higher pay. They say the order was rescinded but refused to return without raise, citing long service and elevator restrictions. The store clarifies the confusion, notes pay rolls for 160 new hires, and says no permanent entrance or dining restrictions exist. Some strikers found employment at other dry goods stores.
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New York
Taz Sun
Galssladies
Floerwalker Robison
W. W. Winward
Washington-at
Weehington-st
Robinson
Siat
Drowning and death in multiple U S incidents across cities
A sailor drowned after a boat upset near Kinkora New Jersey. John Fletcher Angelo Fletcher and C Merrick also died. A man with a rope mark on his throat in Cleveland was believed murdered. Winnie Davis broke with Alfred Wilkinson amid family strains, while a coroner investigated a fatal train incident in Orrville. A Toledo robbery ended with a woman shot dead by masked assailants. A hotel fire in Chicago killed three and injured others. a woman leaped to the street and died in hospital. Also advertised hats at Seaton’s.
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Kinkora
N. J
Sungay
John
Angelo Fletcher
C. Merrick
A. Caum
Gee
Brand
Hie
Cleveland
Oreste
Winnie Davis
Alfred Wilkinson
Winnie
Wilkinson
Syracuse
Beauvoir
Solon Houdston
John Sweeney
Orrville
Sweeney
Bardston
Ed. Darr
Bush Darr
Geo. Teaters
Bors
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Hicker
Nayor Sullivan
WAFS
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Idha
Dively
Shuvleyville
Barned
Wanasy
Ind
M. Sweeney
North Manchester
Sallie Phelps
S. Noble St
Fallcreek Natural Fae Company
Marion County
South Band Drug Company
Capital
Incorporated
Joe Brandouer
Fale
Washington and
Delaware Sts
Rand
Nelson
Terre Haute
Soldiers and Sailors’ Pension Alliance
Criminal Court Room
Hovey Airet
Louis Tansy
Hillside Ave
Robert Ladwick
Maggie Wilson
Irvin
Ludwick
Maggie
West St
Superior Court
Room 2
Bowe
Henry Ruska
Susie Howell
Susie
E. Court St
Ruska
Libartyst
Glaime
Robert Duncan
Bond
Giamapoli
Pernier
Magers and
Pellent
Greenville
Tenn
Opt
South
Pwaa
Novgorod
Buttermilk Bay
Doe
Jefferson
the Morning Journal
Sporting
Ontreal Lacrosse
Wm. L. Elder's
Mane
Biles
Wikr Wriphes
Seaton’s
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