A Gavel for Griffin in Republican State Convention
A plan emerges at the upcoming Republican state convention to appoint a young man as permanent chairman, with Charles Griffin, the present secretary of state, favored for presiding. Veteran Col Dick Thompeor is discussed as a potential chair, while Senator Pair Tanks and Hovey are mentioned as alternatives in a shifting balance between young reformers and old-timers.
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Burgess Hall Opens at Butler University
Butler University unveils Burgess Hall a three story brick and stone building funded by Joseph I Irwin of Columbus Indiana. The new hall houses a library on the second floor training rooms and preparatory school space with ten rooms total ready for occupancy soon and offering a view of the surrounding campus.
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Mary Herbert and Mabel Brown Prize Fight Draws in Barn
Report from Newark notes a 38 round prize fight in an old barn near Pleasantville over a young man named Geo Woodward. Both Mary Herbert and Mabel Brown suffered injuries, the match ending in a draw with no clear advantage for either. Woodward disavowed involvement with the contestants.
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Bargain Ads Directed to Poplar Liner Columns
Reader guidance urges sellers to place bargain advertisements under the SCN’s poplar liner columns for visibility and wide notice. The note emphasizes that bargain sales are attractive and suggests using the adv heading to attract attention.
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Carnegie speech stirs ire among British upper class
Sept. 1 Loxvex A strong local reaction followed Andrew Carnegie's Dundea address in which he attacked Britain’s aristocracy while praising Americans as virtuous, suggesting aristocrats would ruin themselves if their wealth were taxed and railing at royalty. Critics say the remarks damage his ties to English society and his domestic image as a benefactor.
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Robberies Probe As German Mail Break-In Reported
In Stuttgart Germany robbers allegedly seized about 100000 from a mail cache near Lake Constance before daybreak. The incident is linked to Western movement rumors as officials and the S of V factions prepare for upcoming moves and national headquarters security checks. Topeka Kansas leaders plan arrival for liaison with Topeka commander and S of Y symbols tied to the coat of arms are mentioned in a distant, confused note.
Georgetown Stare Battered by Greenwood in Fox Fight
A chaotic stage melee in Auburn on September 9 ended with Georgetown guard Bear Greenwood overpowering Walls-Far gowoney fox. Details on the purse or prize were not disclosed and the exact outcome remains unclear.
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Baby Found Floating In Water On Meridian Street
A 10 pound baby boy was found in a box in the water on Meridian Street before morning and taken in charge by an attendant. Local witnesses describe the unusual discovery and subsequent care.
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Cassius Come Aprim Framingky Convention Leader
Frankfort Kentucky September 9 A copyist note reports Ciey junior, a representative of the progressive side of the constitutional convention, has been elected president of the body. The sparse dispatch notes the ceremonial leadership change amid ongoing debates.
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Sporting News Highlights From A Turbulent Season
Baddock of Buffalo struck out and walked off early in the program as attendance hit 4 405 amid a schedule of three games. Roy Wilkes aims another run at independence to improve a 2 08 record while Rochester St Louis Baltimore and Louisville results appear in association play. Springfield winners include Mattie Wood 2 24 trot and Palmico 2 28 class with best 2 18 1 time. Brotherhood action reports Pittsburg 6 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 5 Brooklyn 7 Buffalo 4 Chicago 4, Giants 18, New York 6. Patterson, Rowberry and Elmira note high jump record 7 ft 34 in. Sporting Life notes Philadelphia meeting amid controversy as Kelly estate sale details emerge. Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 11 innings 6 6. Chicago tops Pittsburgh 7 3. Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 3. O P Casier quotes hint treachery in Brotherhood between Phelps Von der Ahe and Whittaker amid Brunell Ward Johnson meeting. fraud and betrayal feared. Ben Style reports at Seaton’s Hut store in Philadelphia area.
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Indiana Campaign Buzz Surrounds Schoolbook Law
Indiana politics swirl around the school book issue as Perry Huston of Evansville, a Republican delegate, comments on the potential impact on the convention. Candidate chatter includes J. H. Coulter, John P. Cart, and others, with factions forming around Harrison administration allies and opposition. The Denison hotel buzzes with delegates while committee makeup shapes the race for state offices and the 1892 horizon.
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Nominating order contours stir Indiana politics
The plan proposed shifting the nomination sequence to place the treasurer first, aiming to sway Henry's nomination and weaken Pixley da Fort Wayne. The tactic sought to pull support near Indianapolis to challenge Walker, with Glear and Hazen leading a northern rush while Walker and Pilsy’s allies resist, hoping the regular order would prevail.
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Inauguration of crusade against drinking in St Louis parish
In St Louis on September 9 a Catholic priest Father Zeigler of Matishi church launched a local crusade against drunkenness. He announced a list of habitual drinkers given to a committee of 60 ladies, with social shaming and possible removal from the church. The move sparked lively debate and prompted immediate actions by parishioners.
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Reece Goes Bees to Congress A with sg Big Majority
Maine election reports show Burleigh leading governor race by about 20,000 in early returns. Reed gains 3,500 to 4,000Seniority in district. Democrats claim gains in legislature and accuse corruption in politics. Varying local incidents noted include wrecks, injuries, and public notices amid a busy city scene.
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Reed Reception Sparks Republican Rally in Washington
Washington notes say Maine news boosts Republican enthusiasm as Reed returns. House members plan to greet him with strong reception, amid talk of the force bill and potential Senate action. No extra session planned. Kennedy aims to deliver his speech in the Record.
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Cyclone Described In Italian Valley Leaves Many Dead
A Florence dispatch reports a severe cyclone in the Zolda valley with lightning and fierce winds. Trees struck by electricity, widespread destruction, and many deaths are feared. Initial counts ranged high. later estimates indicate a general storm affecting Venetia Lombardy and Como.
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Argifyer Hewt Disrupts County Liquor Case Hearing
In the county commissioners court residents heard a noisy session as Hewt, noted as the city’s acrobatic argifyer, argued the Rorasso liquor case amid distractions. The scene featured a rattling hay wagon and tense exchanges with warders present.
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Century old Montreal parish honors centenarian with ceremony
In St Germain de Grantham parish Montreal a hundred year old woman Michel Robidonz nee Maris Rose Pronix of St Louis de Ksmoureska who has lived in the parish for 25 years was celebrated by Rav Core Tesser with a solemn high mass and a gathering of aged residents. 35 attendees were over 70, the event included songs and a commemorative photograph.
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Wreck attempt halts express near Old Troy
An attempted wreck on the New York Central fast express from New York to Chicago near Old Troy, 500 yards south of the New Hamburg drag-bridge, led to a danger signal, with a flagman fired upon as he moved to clear the track. The seven to eight sleeping cars and other cars were nearly derailed before the train was stopped.
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Aldermen Delay Civil Code Bills to March 3 1590
Ten brainy aldermen blocked urban ordinances for several states delaying action until March 3 1590. Ordinances targeting Alabama street from Washington to Morton Merril East to Delaware and Pearl from Pennsylvania to Hinola with brick and asphalt passed. The Centralava brick measure previously struck was reconsidered but failed to reach two thirds.
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End of Sept Ceremony At Greater Bend College
A fragmentary OCR note mentions Prof. Urova Write, a graduate of Indiana University, teaching at Beaver Felis College in Peoria and a well known educator GisG Tucséap of Bright's academy, with an event tied to September.
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Amateur stage reviews of limited mail and An Trishrain's love
A newspaper critique discusses a Monday Park theater showing titled An Trishman’s love, noting weak plotting and overlong pretensions despite delightful railroad life photographs. It praises Jerry Blaney and Lilian Blaney but criticizes the leading man and old woman roles and calls for substantial rewriting. The Emma Jueh Opera Company with 110 performers is announced for October appearances.
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Quail Hunting Outlook and Early September News
Hunters report quail abundance unseen in twenty years across Indiana with open season from Oct 15 to Dec 20 drawing many guns and dogs. Harry New praises the state’s birds while noting mixed fortunes for squirrels and prairie chickens as reports of railroad wrecks and political lobbying appear in brief.
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Political quarrel ends in stabbing in Pittsburg
John Thomason and James Ford quarrelled over politics at Pittsburg on Monday, resulting in Ford sustaining six stab wounds and dying. A memorial for John Boyle O Reilly was held in New York, with remarks by Gov Hil and Gov Abbot. Ex senator Christiancy died at Lansing aged 78, formerly Michigan supreme Court judge and minister to Peru.
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