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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1891

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Tragic At South Street Crossing Kills Two Men

Two men, William Banaze and William Schlake, die after stepping on the J M I railroad track at the South Street crossing as a passenger train backs to the yards. Banaze, 62, from 188 East South, suffers horrific injuries. Schlake, about 40, from 333 South New Jersey, is killed instantly. A third man narrowly escapes. Police blame driver error and inattentive flagman Pat Gallagher, while witnesses note the quiet wheels and poor warning.

J., M. & I. Passengr Union Station Gruenert Southet Wm. Banaze Wm. Schlake Banaze St. Vvincent’s Hospital Olsen’s E. Sou Win Schlake Kregele & Whitsett’s New Jersey-st Pioneer Brass Works J. Mew I Fagman Pat Gallagher

Blameless Detective Explains Mayes Case Inquiries

Detective Thornton defends actions in the Mayes case. After arresting Duncan and Lacey and recovering goods, grand jury declined indictment. Goods later claimed by Mrs Mayes. Thornton unable to recover them. Officials Colbert and Benton found blameless. Oyster dredges threaten bay policing and business if enforcement tightens. A string of notices follows on civil service exams, famine costs, and theatre bills.

Thornton Mayes the Sun New York Duncan Colbert Supt. Colbert Detective Benton

Gas cash dispute with Augusta Nickerson case

Augusta Nickerson sues a gas trust company to compel delivery of gas for houses on Parkave Lamb & Hill. The defense files a demurrer claiming the complaint lacks facts for an action or writ of mandate. They argue breach remedies and seek argument on the writ's sufficiency.

Con- Burners’ Gas Trust Company Taylor Augusta Nickerson Parkave, Lamb & Hill Ita

Chilians Attack and Kill Some American Marines

New York dispatch reports Chilean and American marines clashed at Valparaiso when U S cruiser Baltimore crews met Chilean sailors. Hand to hand fighting left several dead on both sides before Chileans were routed. Officials in Washington doubted the mass casualty claim as unverified rumors.

New York the Herald Valparaiso U.S Baltimore Shas U. S Tara Wasninetor Saturucy Morning New York Herald Wharton Soley Capt. Schley Consul McCreary

Man arrested for assault on woman on Great Northwestern train

Sylvester, a Birmingham canal company clerk, has been arrested and identified as the assailant who threw Awy Smith from a second class carriage door as the train rushed near Oldbury last week. He is remanded for medical examination after a disjointed hearing.

Loxpor Sylvester Birmingham Canal Company Awy Smith Great Northwestern Railroad Oldbury

A Tour of Indianapolis Street Cars by Mule and Motor

A vivid reminiscence tours Indianapolis streetcar routes from Madison avenue to Brightwood, describing drivers, mules, and the social scene along lines like Madison ave, Meridian street, and the Fairview route. It contrasts slow mule power with electric cars, notes rider fatigue, delays, and local personalities, ending with a tally of cars and gongs heard between morning and afternoon.

Madison-ava Geo. Francis Misses Bistand Fairview Madison Ave Madison-ave Meridian St Madison Stock Yards Col. Hembaugh Col. Donnelly East Washington Kentucky Indianapolis Haughville Tenon Columbia Ave Virginia Indiana-ave Blake Pennsylvania-st Central-ave S. East-st Tenth-st Morris Brightywood Srightwood Clifford-ave Insane Hospital College-ave LA Madison Ave Millinois-st Thirteenth-st

Italy lifts ban on American salted meat imports

Rome reports semi official news that the Italian government has decided to raise the prohibition on importing American salted meat into Italy. The move signals a shift in trade policy as authorities weigh food supply and market access. The decision follows ongoing negotiations and reflects broader economic considerations affecting producers and consumers.

Rome Oel Italy

Several Businesses Destroyed in Fire Riot Suspects Arrested

Fire in Jaco Snyder livery stable and adjoining stores caused about 50 000 in losses with 20 000 insured. William Dickson and James McGowan arrested on rioting indictments linked to Yellow Bridge clashes during campaign events. Dickson bonded. McGowan jailed. Additional indictments remain.

Paout Jaco Snyder Alles William Dickson James McGowan Hamilton Dickson Yellow Bridge Denison House McGowan Dicksor Bond

Anniversary at Seventh Street IL E church

The junior society of the Christian Endeavor at Seventh Street IL E church celebrates its first anniversary Monday evening Oct 14. Orphans from the home society join in the program and all Endeavors in the city are invited. Also noted are ads for family medicine and new hair goods at Beecham’s and Elder’s.

Viret Presbyterian Haines Dr. Lucas Jesus The Christian Endeavour Society of the Seventh-st. IL E Orphan’s Home Society

Why Did He Resign in Holt Case and City Politics

A sprawling account details Sterling R. Holt's resignation from the Board of Public Safety amid Democratic party pressure. The Mayor Sullivan reportedly urged Holt to stay until after an election. mutual friendly ties are cited, with questions about party politics and the cabinet's Republican balance. Also covered are Captain Dawson Brady charges, city life notes, and local civic minutiae.

Webster Board of Public Safety Carter Sterling R. Holt Holt Moralista Taggart Kizzoner Mr. Holt Sun Man Aggart Sullivan Parsons Catterson Slayer Sullivan Owe

American Watch Club Co Prices Watermen Diamonds

Unclear text mentions stock and prices on water en and diamonds at the American Watch Club Co located at 11 N Pennsylvania Street. The fragment suggests a sales pitch or invitation but lacks readable details or outcomes.

Watcren American Watch Club Co Pennsylvania St Onca

Death stalks forth and ends many lives round about

Reports from Port Townsund, New York, Cheyenne, and other locations detail drownings, a suicide by gunshot, a fatal cannon explosion during the St. Clair centennial, and the death of historian James Parton as well as Brown University tutor John Lincoln.

Newburyport Mase James Parton Farton Canterbury England America New York City Achhool Nord Journal Horace Greelay Cha Brown University

Jay Gould Not In Market Leader Says Operator

A New York operator declares Gould is not moving the market and will not lead it in the future. He notes Gould has large investments and occasional a big surplus, but denies manipulation. Traders recently sought Gould’s view on plans, with some believing his party favors higher prices and will not push the market down soon, with effects likely within 30 days.

Lincoln J. Carter Sun Mr. Carter New York Gould

International Arbitration Discussed by Ecumenical Conference

Talks to Methodist conferences on International Arbitration feature an essay by T C Snape and addresses by John T Taylor and Enoch Salt. Rev T Williams presides as President Harrison attends and speaks on arbitration. A Cheyenne report notes the government signs to pay Shoshone and Arapahoe $500000 for 1100000 acres of Wind River lands.

Washington War Pance Ecumenical Conference T. G. Williames Methodist Church Canada T. C. Snape United Methodist Free Church John T. Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church Enoch Salt Wesleyan Methodist Church Harrison Cheyenne Wyo Special Government Commission Arapahoe Wind River Reservation

Village religion shift in Capors after mass refusal

A Capors bishop refused to celebrate a second mass in Murat church causing the village to renounce Catholicism and embrace Protestantism. Also reports Mrs. Parnell remains weak in bed. World notes include the Soo blockade raised, threats against President Sacasa, Connecticut governorship appeal to the supreme court, and various local items.

Paris Capors Murat Bricuron Sacasa Salvador Connecticut Supreme Court Bicaro Knights of Pythias Sheffield Land, Iron and Coal Company Sheffield Ala Canada Minnesota Annie Enderlitz New York Switzerland Aleshire Washington Ames U. S. Navy Pan- American Medical Congress St. Louie U. S. Naval Department

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Win. Schlake Washington, D. C Civil Service Commission Nautical Almanac Office St. Peverspurg Nervy” Evans Boston Irving A. Evans Nervy Vans Hon Alonzo Evana Suncook N. H Isa Parx Primrose & West Minstrels Hoyte Chinatown Harry Conor Annie Boyd Geo. A. Beane, Jr the Park Sammy Cleveland Michigan Philadelphia Evangelical Association Tecumseh, Neb National Bank Examiner Griffith National Bank Comptroller of the Currency Tis Dr. Cook Board of Health Ohio Valley Medical Society Joseph Brown Court House Edward Zearing Judge Cox James McShane Zearing Freezel Brightwood Ava King of Drivers Frenzel Mailey Paoll Henry Liverpool Henry Irving Irving Avanta James Monahan Frank Craven James Phillips Loxpon the Times Myslowitz Prussian Slisen Prossia Kineston Lawrence Cement Company Binnewater Greencasiie Ind Noah Evans Dick Adams Roachdale Beecham’s Elder’s Presidente Holt Mearon Danie Dawson Brady Capt Capt. Dawson Denison Cant. Dawson Colmer Hush Mane Loxnox Yarmouth City Life Wmn H. Barnum Hill Mining Company Vermillion County Capital Chipamen Hyland Charles Harrison Emma Stumpf Buchanan St Kahen Doherty Louis Dauffalder Washington St Geo. Hovey Hovey Joseph Whitticker Warrick County Old State Hoard of Agriculture New Old Board Laura A. Carter Booker Brucest Butler American Wheel Trust Company Lorraine Building Alford Reuben Gerard Chas. H. Adam Justice’s Court Thompson Pittsburg Hae Birrus Lee Mary Nogie William Katie Cordan Hailand Yetti Mantel E. C Jane Osgood Harvey Nettie Shafer John and Blanche Forester Maggie Allison Wesley Add Bud Swift Buskirk H Im Heauly Haai Parton Port Townsund Wash Lieut Bubner Oliver Wal- Cott Alexander McLeod Agnew Wm. Agnew & Sons Tobacco Merchants Dr. Agnew Hutton’s Lake Fred. E. Schrrmser M.D. Dawson Laramie Fort Recovery Battle of St. Clair Jay Gould France Eis Mir al Muellers
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