Cholera arrives in New York amid shipboard deaths
Reports from Sept 3 describe the Rugia from Hamburg carrying 23 deaths at sea and 10 more cases of cholera aboard, with quarantine officials tightening measures in lower bay. New cases and fatalities spread among vessels Moravia Normania Rusia and Stubbenhuk, while Brooklyn records a cholerine death and health alerts rise in New York and Paris.
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Moravia
Europe
Rugia
Hamburg
Normania
Stubbentuk
Hanbury
Umbria
Liverpool
City of Rome
Glasgow
Mohician
Bristol
Jacob Heineman
Carl Hepert
Lahn
Gallia
City of Berlin
New York
Hamburg Steamship Company
Rusia
Bertha
Carl Honig
K. ©. Sterr
Dr. Jenkins
Carl Hegert
Otilie Tlarm
Willae Harm
Adolph Schots
Bertha Sxoernig
Carl Koeruiz
Rosie Starr
Stebbenhuk
Favre
Jenkins
Stubbenhuk
Rehse
Brooklyn
Health Bureau
Lucy Cordes
New Youk
Lottie Collins
London
H. L. Godkin
New York Evening Post
A. M M. Palmer
Xavier Schwarwenk
A. Wellington Wallace
Washington
State Department
Edwards
Berlin
Germany
Johnson
Hooper
Paris
State Fair Nears Opening with Planned Exhibits
The State agricultural board expects the state fair to open in two weeks, with exhibition buildings at the new grounds nearly finished. The amphitheater, horticultural and floral halls are nearly complete, horse and speed barns nearing completion, poultry building finished, the Bienon railroad tunnel nearly done, and King Frenzel's street car tracks close to the grounds. Entries for space exceed prior years, and more horses are expected to arrive as the September 12 deadline approaches.
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State Agricultural Board
Bagley
The
Agricultural Board
Bienon
King Frenzel
Murder and suicides shock New York on a single day
New York on September 3 reports multiple tragedies. Carl Richets, jailed for assault on his step-daughter, hanged himself with a handkerchief in his cell. Jeane Barnett quarreled, and Thomas Cowes was struck under a car, dying instantly. Col. EP Lewis, former minister to Portugal, was found dead in Hoboken at age 60. Fear of punishment cited as motive in the first death.
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New York
Derd
Neew York
Carl Richets
Jeane Barnett
Thomas CU
Cowes
Col
EP. C. ‘Lewis
Portugal
Hoboken
Cleveland
Suicide at Wife's Grave Stuns Cincinnati
Henry Backs, 2 seroonist of 368 Gest Street, went to St John's cemetery in Triday and after wandering, returned to his wife's grave and took poison. He died en route to hospital. A letter blamed debt on his saloon and feared his children would starve.
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Cincinnati
Henry Backs
St. John’s Catholic Cemetery
Triday
Twe
Labor unions prepare for parade as machinists strike looms
Indianapolis reports show No. Agara painters meet Monday 7 am to answer parade roll call. Pork-packers discuss Labor Day turnout at Celtic Hall. Kennedy and Central labor union president Loebenberg speak. Machinists stay firm at Jenney Electric Power Works. 400 expected to strike Labor Day. Badges distributed. 2,000 remain. Unions urged to send reps for badge wear at the demonstration.
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Painters’ Union
Agara
Pork-Packers’ Union
Celtic Hall
Kennedy
A.B. Loebenberg
Central Labor Union
Jenney Electric Power Works
Indianapolis
Loebenberg
W. Washington St
Labor
Horrible murder near San Pierre shows two women held man
Nicholas Gerarty, an elderly German farmer from Stark county near San Pierre Indiana, was killed after his wife refused to return home. His step-daughter Charlies Kersting struck him with an ax, then Gerarty’s wife held him while Kersting stabbed him over fifty times with a butcher knife. Both women were arrested and jailed.
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Varranazso
Ind
San Pierre
Stark County
Nicholas Gerarty
Priday
Charlies Kersting
Mrs. Kersting
East Drawn a Pretty People's Party Picture
Anderson state organizer Thomas S. East of the farmers alliance and People's Party candidate for lieutenant governor reports strong gains for the party across Indiana. He predicts carries in Henry Tipton Greene Clay and Kosciusko counties and a tough race in Madison County. East believes Weaver will win the presidency, with Cleveland as a possible alternative if the vote is disputed. East plans to tour every Indiana county as a primary People's Party speaker.
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East
People’s Party
Thomas S. East
Anderson
Farmers’ Alliance
English’s Hotel
Henry
Tipton
Greene
Clay
Kosciusko
House of Representatives
Cleveland
Indiana
Smallpox Report Reaches New York From Santos
New York on September 3 reports that quarantine officials learned Saturday of smallpox in Santos. The Federation steamer, the source of the news, arrived Friday night. No yellow fever among ships, but several smallpox cases noted aboard.
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New York
Santos
Federation
Labor Day Demonstration Promises Citywide Celebration
Labor Day arrangements are complete with a grand parade at 9 0 clock in the morning followed by speeches at Armstrongs Park in the afternoon and dancing in the evening. Admission to the park including transportation is 25 cents, with free entry for children under 12. A strike by Teamsters and Shovelers against Branham and other small contractors over pay is reported.
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Armstromg’s Park
Branham
End of Yankee Doodle steam yacht blast at sea
The Yankee Doodle, owned by Wm and Thos McBride, burst its boiler Saturday morning in Pronapenrmda Pa as the McBride brothers and friends prepared for a sunny trip. The yacht was blown to pieces but there were no injuries.
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Pronapenrmda, Pa
Thos. McBride
McBride Brothers
Statement by Councilman Ressman supporter William Woolleh
William Wesley Woolleh defends Councilman Ressman against inferred corruption in a recent interview about Yondins city bonds. He recounts sitting with Ressman for two years, testifying confidence in his integrity and incapability of engaging in fraud against the city or others.
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Sun
Ressman
William Wesley Woolleh
Bull gore leaves man injured in Indiana town
Goradby and Luxembyvi Ind Sept 3 An infuriated bull attacked and badly gored Jacob Kuhn of Liberty township Friday night bruising his body and mangling his leg in a hurtful manner A physician dressed his wounds and he may live
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Goradby & Bull
Luxembyvi.y
Ind
Jacob Kuhn
Literty Township
Fall Fashion Notes From Alpine Hats To Sunburned Girls
Plain nobby Alpine hats for the ladies and a scattering of fall leaves on the pavements. A few importations of cheaper fall dress goods. Many pretty and ugly sunburned summer girls. Numerous new teams and turnouts ready for fall and winter pleasure driving.
Outbreaks Rise as Miners Threaten Convicts at Oliver Springs
ANOTHER OUTBREAK An Attack on the Convicts Expected at Any Moment Troops are marching to the scene from Coal Creek. Miners at Oliver Springs resume organizing to attack the convict system amid limited militia, with prospects of success.
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Seine
Nashville
Oliver Springs
Coal Creek
Editor Brown Sues Over City Sewer Plan in Irvington
Hilton A Brown city editor of the News filed suit in the circuit court seeking a temporary injunction against Irvington trustees. He owns property along the National road where Pleasant run forms a boundary. He alleges the proposed sewer would discharge into the stream in front of his home, foul the water, hinder fishing and bathing, and threaten health. He asks the court to restrain further sewer construction until final hearing.
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Hilton A. Brown
the News
Irvington
Pleasant Run
Board of Trustees of
Irrington
Zigzag Cyclers Plan Two Day Bicycle Meet Next Week
The Zig-zag club completes preparations for a two day race event starting Monday with a reception committee of ten at Union Station. Prizes will be shown at When and Progress stores. Denison house will host visitors with HQ at Zigzag club in New York. Two processions will occur the day event and a grand lantern parade at night after races. Notable entrants include George F Taylor of New York the world’s champion mile rider A F E Lumsden of Chicago holder of the half mile world record Phil Nichols of Milwaukee and others from Minneapolis Chicago and more. Johnson of Minneapolis trains at fair grounds aiming to break the half mile record formerly held by Lumsden. Several Indianapolis riders persist with training while others quit amid scarce diets. Events include an old men’s race for 40 plus and a boys race under 14. Start/announcer details given for Lt Hearsey Lew Keck and J Eads with T Eads praised for a strong voice. The Zig-zag crew recalls hearing Eads three miles away by Millersville.
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Meret
Union Station
When and Progress
Denison
New York
A.C. Newby
George F. Taylor
A. F E. Lumsden
Chicago
Phil. Nichols
Milwaukee
I. Johnson
Minneapolis
J. Marcin
I. Bliss
Ray Keeter
EH. Rockaway
L.johnson
Fair Grounds
Eck
Johnson
Arthur Lumsden
Springfield
Fair Ground
Indianapolis
Eugene Miser
Burt McNeely
Ellis Hunter
Walter Marmion
Carl Cameron
Ed. Troll
I. Hines
G. Fisher
Hearsey
Lew Ke
KE Bofkin M D Cancer Specialist 964 Percent
A clipped entry lists M D cancer specialist KE Bofkin with an address at N D street cor Oblo and mentions Indignepolis Indiana. The fragment resembles a professional listing with possible telecommunication or listing shorthand.
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Bofkin
M. D
N. D.-st
Indignepolis
Sensations fly in high stakes banking court case
Court sessions exposed a conflict over Iron Hall funds and Mutual Banking. Witnesses, including Supreme chairman Ickersly and Supreme medical director Dr. Baker, testified to tensions between Somerby and the cashier Davis. Assignee Stockwell faced sharp questions as book discrepancies surfaced and warrants loomed. lawyers pressed for his removal.
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Prmaperramia
Iron hall-Mutual Banking
Hawkins
Indianapolis
Finance Committee
Ickersly
Iron Hall
Dooner’s
Mutual Banking Company
Davis
Dr. Baker
Supreme Medical Director
Supreme Justice
Somerby
Supreme Cashier
Nixpert Wheeler
Peart
Agsignee Stockwell
Hawkins and Jones
Stockwell
Empire Theater to Open for Public Inspection Sunday
Finishing touches are being completed on the Empire theater in Indianapolis with Sunday evening set for a public inspection and Monday opening. Manager Fennessy and Mr Neuck of Teuck's Cincinnati opera house will attend to showcase the new venue in the Hoosier capital. Fennessy plans to remain as local manager and praises union labor while promising a people’s theater and home for organized labor.
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New Empire
Fennessy
Empire
Baker
Carpenters’ Union
Diedorf Hydrophobia Becomes Local Tale in Bernin
A well known young lady named Miss Diedorf was taken to Terre Haute for treatment after a dog bite near her neighbor's home. Wounds swelled quickly and hydrophobia was feared, leaving the Bernin community alarmed by the incident.
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Bernin
Ind
Raturdar
Miss Diedorf
Ferre Haute
Stranes
Nominates A. P. Bone for Senate in Decatur Shelby Area
Sim LnxyviLtty Indiana September 8 reports A. P. Bone nominated Saturday to join the senator race for Decatur and Shelby counties on the Republican ticket. He served eight years as postmaster here and is father of Scott Bone, a well known Indianapolis newspaper man. The fight is expected to be hot.
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Sim LnxyviLtty
Ind
A. P. Bone
Joini
Decatur
Shelby Counties
Scott Bone
Indianapolis
Lagont Son Brained by Kick Outside Saloon
Vincennes Ind Sept 3 The son of Adolphus M Lagont of St Francisville was knocked unconscious by a horse's kick while waiting outside a saloon for his father on Saturday.
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Vincennes
Ind
Adolphus M. Lagont
St. Francisville
Alorss
Steamer Umbria Arrives After Fast Liverpool Call
The steamer Umbria reached New York from Liverpool on Saturday morning, completing the voyage in five days 25 hours and 80 minutes.
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New York
Liverpool
Labor Day Attractions At Local Theaters In 1900s Style
The Park theater features the farce Two Old Cronies while English's presents Ole's Luck in dialect, Grand Schilling's minstrels perform, and Dickson & Talbott host labor day matinees. Empire theater prepares for its opening on Labor Day. New sideboards at Wm. L Elders.
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Park Theater
Grand Schilling’s Minstrels
Dickson & Talbott
Making Their Ticket Who Won at the Republican Convention
At Tomlinson hall the Republican county convention opened with 414 delegates and elected Charles W. Fairbanks as permanent chair. Secretaries and a slate of nominees followed, with contested votes for county offices including Vansickle, Pearson, Osborne, Richards, Vonnegut, Darnell, Rocker, Ripley, Spahr, Kush, Shiel, Rush, and others. The ticket ultimately included Many for sheriff, Grover, and Fatout for assessor, with adjournment after approving the lineup amid disputes over proxies and ward polling.
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Moores
Tomlinson Hall
Charles W. Fairbanks
C. J. Clark
Maiibanica
Jas. M. Vansickle
David W. Pearson
Benj. F. Osborne
Shideler
Woodruff Place
Pearson
Vaneickle
Osborne
Woodry Place
Vansickle
John F. Richards
Frank Vonnegut
Cal Darnell
Richards
Vonnegut
Darnell
Ishardy
Will V. Rocker
Prosecutor
Ripley
G. W. Fipani
Rooker
W. E. Ripley
Spahr
Harrison
Fred
Kush
Rhody Shiel
Second Ward
Shiel
Capt. Beeler
Rusk
Rush
Reeler
Wim
Grover
J. Many
Many
Drs
A. W. Brayton
G. W. Lutz
Brayton
Lutz
M. Bi. Canning
Joseph Becker
W. P. McBride
Canning
H. B. Fatout
4N BY OUT FOR CHOLERA
The Sanitary Force increased as Doctor John Keen was appointed sanitary officer and began duties Saturday. Dr. Morrison of the Board of Health stayed up Friday night patrolling the city for cholera germs, a bottle of acid in his coat burned one side when cork came out, revealed after he entered a restaurant. Cleanup proceeds and the city improves. cholera unlikely to reach Indiana again soon after 80 years.
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John Keen
Morrison
Board of Health
Indiana
United States
North
Columbian Public School
Frank Wilson
W.C.T.U
Denver
Moses Wilkey
Missouri
William Patterson
Hauchville
Brown & Ketcham Iron Works
West
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Conellitt
William Brown
Caci
Ella Cress
Brown
Biarus
J. J
Mrs. Wirger
Simoes
Mary Olech
Civl
Charles
Minnie Chreimer
Ferdimost
Ivate Mayer
Marie Mayer
Christ
Peuchter
David and
Bertha Wild
George and
Rosa Masten
Dora Engle
Theress Vinton
Pennsylvania St
Lloyd Hornaday
John-st
Marshall
Pendleton-ave
Alexander Rehn
Mary Unger
J.T. Goode
Fair Grounds
Loewe
Goode
B. Orton
Cadi
Louis Harris
Balkeins Krauss
W. Market St. William
Asheryman
Lembar
Ife
Taporte
Harris
Friendly Inn
John Rhodes
Justice Habich
Edward S Huggins
Rhodes
Moore
Justice Court
Cadh
Justice’s Office
A. H. Hughes
Lee
City youth groups form cadets and campaign clubs
Local civic groups organize Columbian public school cadets and a Democratic campaign club. Notable items include a WCTU trip, a Missouri resident suing the E and T H railway for 20000, and multiple local incidents from gambling to theft.
Sick headache yields to Deecham's pits
A fragmentary notice mentions Deecham's pits and a location at 67N Pennsylvania Street. The readable text is distorted but implies a local matter or advertisement connected to these names and address.
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Deecham
Ship Blown to Atoms as Vessel and Cargo Sink
Avehtermuchty, at Greenock with cargo for New Zealand, caught fire at midnight and 20 tons of powder exploded, shattering windows across town. The ship sank with all cargo lost, vessels and property heavily damaged. Missourian moonshiner camp captured near Kansas City after weeks of pursuit. leader Jonas Reynolds, aged about 50, tried to escape and was jailed while others fled.
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Greenock
New Zealand
Kansas City
United States
Atste
Clay County
Jonas Reynolds
President Diaz Captures Buried Treasure in Mexico City
In Mexico City a rumor of an eight million dollar gold cache buried with a convent's former house on Progreso Street led to excavation ordered by the government. Workmen unearthed the treasure last Friday and it was turned over to the general treasury after officials halted the priests’ activities.
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City of
Mexico
Engineer commits suicide on railroad line in Indiana
Wasninovos, Ind, Sept. L Low Grant, an engineer on the Illinois & Mississippi road, shot himself Saturday morning, dying instantly. He had long suffered from illness and grew despondent over a hopeless case, leading to the fatal act.
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Wasninovos
Ind
Low Grant
Ins & Mississippi
Suici
Garfield track management plans arrests amid raid threats
In Chicago Sept 3 the Garfield track management threatened retaliation by arresting Chief McCloughry Corrigan Carter Harrison and others under the criminal conspiracy act. Races were booked for Saturday unless a warrant or raid prevented Brenzer’s Gorre. The school board held a routine semi monthly meeting noting funds and expenses.
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Caicaco
Garfield Track
Fridey
Chief McCloughry
Id. Corrigan
Carter Harrison
Leider
Weather Forecast for Indiana September 4 1992
For the 36 hours ending 8 pm September 4 1992 Indiana will see warmer fair weather on Saturday with continued fair conditions into Monday.
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Indiana
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