Prohibition Advocate Beary Foster Missing After Store Prep
On Sept 3 Beary B Foster, a tall confident Prohibition advocate from Cohimbue Ohio, planned to open a grocery at 773 Wenonibington Street. He hired carpenters, bought stock and gear, but vanished after driving off with a horse team to visit a sick sister nine miles from town. Witnesses report him imbibing wine at his room before leaving.
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Beary B. Foster
Brown House
Wenebiigton St
Giram Flumimer
Cohimbue
Erdera
Harry Eccles
Deway
George Millar
I K
New York St
A. J. Johr
Fiim
Mr. Johr
Joe
Bry Earhart
Dgaist
Wr. Earhart
Ester
Roy Kinney
Stabia
Washington St
Ste Crows
J. M. Hutter
H. Herrington
Badley
Wabash St
Prohibition
Thara
Eccles
Married in Prison at Albany Penitentiary
In Albany on September 18 a couple wed inside the penitentiary. John Vanise, Italian, and Annie Kalley, Irish, were jailed six months for living together. The warden granted permission for a prison wedding. the groom wore stripes, the bride prison garb. They will be apart until after February and may exchange letters.
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Albany
Priecon
Annie Kalley
John Vanise
Amsterdam
New York
Vanisa
Annie
Two Killed Five Injured In Oxman Mine Disaster
Sept. 18 Binuiuam reports two men died and five others were badly hurt when a diving collapse occurred in the Hureka coal mines at Oxman. Officials investigate cause as workers receive medical aid and safety crews secure the site.
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Binuiuam
Hureka
Oxman
For Rent Rooms Across City Ad Offers Many Prices
Won Can Have Your Pick. Rooms in any part of the city at whatever price will suit your means, can be found by consulting the for rent room column on p. 2.
Georgia Senator Denounces Negroes in State Debate
ATLANTA September 18 A Georgia senator denounced the Negroes, claiming they threaten white wives and daughters and urging their departure. The resolution to assist black residents failed after a tie, with Gibbs voting against its passage. Also reported London dispatch cites “Jack the Ripper” promising another murder in about a week in the same handwriting as earlier letters.
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Georgia
Denouares
Atlanta
Gibbs
Jack
Loxnon
Jack, the Ripper
Central News
Notable railway life tales and trickster jackets
A fragmented railway column recounts risky misadventures with misaligned jackets used as dummy openings to water tanks and lamps. It recalls an inspector’s near disaster, affection for mollie matches, and anecdotes about Adams Express security. It also extols conductors Cory and Abs Angle and praises engineer Lew Thomas for precision and artistry aboard Big Four and J.&M.&J. lines.
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Sun
Cory
He & D
Cara
Abs Angle
M.&j
Pennsylvania
Lew Thomas
Big Four
Great Reduction in Price of Funerals Frank Bird's Transfer
Frank Bird advertises cheap funeral prices with strong turnout in the city. All south yards at 2.00 per carriage Crown Hill 2.50. City office gates near Rouse ladies entrances, or tat. 634.
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Frank Bird
Crown Hill
Rouse Ladies
Democratic Delegates Nominate Sullivan and Swift in Indianapolis
The 527 delegates at Feminison Hall named Judge Sullivan for superior judge and Bud Swift for city clerk after a formal platform attack on the current Republican administration. George C. Tanner chaired the convention with committees on rules and resolutions, while the committee urged reform of city finances, cheap light, transit improvements, and fair franchise compensation. Sullivan’s renomination followed a ward-by-ward balloting process, with Swift securing 242 votes to become the clerk nominee. observers expect a clean campaign focused on reform versus party patronage.
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Feminison Hell
THE
Sun
Tom
Bud
George C. Tanner
Aapesch
Sarco Mores
Sentinel
W. W. Woolen
G. W. Gaiger
J. C. Sheamaker
Janes H. Rice
Indianapolis
Wabster
Gray
Turpin
Cencidaiia
Dobbo W. Ukerp
Sullivan
Tierra
Bob Allison
Jerry Foley
J. W. McGinnis
Floge
Swift
Allison
Messnnigs
Foley
Ecld
Dodge Sullivan
Ban
Bis
Tor Sun
Euceesa
Bam
Gen. Coburn
Bayva Elwars
Republican
Hadley
Badley
Hendricks County
Democratic Party
Man shoots wife then kills himself in city store area
In a dramatic 2 PM tragedy at 218 West Wantington, Hmmet R Wilson shot his wife Clara Belle Wilson in the heart with a revolver and died minutes later. Clara Belle Jennings Wilson had recently moved to Darlington, ran a confectionery store, and had married Wilson two weeks earlier during their residence above the shop. The coroner and police investigated as the body was sent to the morgue and officers decided on next steps.
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Teck
Wast and
Washington-els
Cote
W. Wantington St
West Market
Hmmet R. Wilson
Clara Estie Wilson
Wilson
Foliana
Weipar
Clara Belle Jennings
Darlington
Poliga
HW Wilson
Kagemarn
Mlananer & Buchenpen
Iaattar
Saloon Brawl Ends in Fatal Stabbing in Seattle
In a drunken Tuesday row in Saxprom ind a man named Chris and Lan Eyingee exchanged knives. Eyinger stabbed French through the heart and fled the saloon. French died minutes later after being struck with a jug and knocked unconscious. Evinger escaped into an arknes despite threats to shoot him.
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Adivand Saitconm
Ima Bantes
Saxprom
Ind
Sph
Chris ‘Jaoeth
Lan Eyingee
Seattle
Avinger
Evinger
Herrea
Arknces
Patch-ip Meeting of Passenger Agents Held at Denison House
A star chamber seating of passenger agents was held Tuesday at the Denison house with D. B. Martin of the Big Four Barser, Deiing of the Pennsylvania, Beydon of the BE and W, and other officials. The session aimed to patch up differences that might otherwise come under interstate commerce commission notice.
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Snothar Comopany
Adams Express
Denison House
D. B. Martin
Barser
Monon
Deiing
Pennsylvania
Beydon
Pateh
Notics
Inter-State Commerce Commission
State Republican Clubs to Meet Here Next Week
WIM Discuss Civil Service PirrspurG Sept 18 Special report says the state league of republican clubs will assemble here next week and is said to weigh a resolution opposing civil service reforms.
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WIM
Pirrspurg
State League of Republican Clubs
Casteton county license dispute sparks fire water ban
County commissioners refuse Walaningham license to sell fire water in Castleton on Tuesday. Detective Thornton arrests Frank ? Blair as a fugitive from Chicago. Metropolitan police aid association of Indianapolis files articles Tuesday. Kitty Robbins divorces Felix Robbins by Judge Taylor on grounds cruelty drunkenness failure to provide and abandonment. Railroad transfer company articles filed with 6009 capital stock to relocate from depot through city. Soldiers march to Chattanooga reunion as Gov Hovey observed. Ex Gov Hoadley’s son appears before Interstate Commerce Commission in nail company case against several railroads. National convention of colored bay stewards thanks newspapers and discusses rights and French-speaking blacks. Ches Morrie lectures on Is God dead?
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Walaningham
Castleton
Thornton
Frank
Blair
Chicago
Metropolitan Police Aid Association of Indianapolia
Artcles of Association
Tn Soy
Kitty Robbins
Felix Robbins
Taylor
Railroad Transfer Company
Gov. Hovey
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Hoadley
Ohio
God
Inter-State Commerce Commission
American Wire Nail Company
Covington
Cincinnati
New Orleana
Texas Pacific Road
A. ©. Chichon
Ches, Morrie
Lovinville
Tonga's Queen Death Prompts Odd Island Customs
Report on the death of Tonga's queen and the island's taboo practices. It notes prolonged funeral secrecy due to communication delays, discusses king George's alleged ambitions, and outlines Tonga's strange taboos, cannily mixing satire with colonial stereotypes. The piece mentions earthquakes, new islands, taboos on hair, tatoos, and property rites, ending with a note on a poll tax.
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Tonga
Pacific Islands
George
Fonga
Bia
Samoa
Pacific Ocean
Éttie
Nokualofs
Tonea
Toaza
Wesley Island
Vriendy Islanda
St. Patrick
Ireland
Jay Gould
Gould
Lower
Degraa
Indianapolis
United States
Tanner
Get Out Your Slankets For Indiana Fair Weather
Local forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity predict fair weather with lower temperatures and a light frost expected Wednesday night. The two hour period ending 2 a m Sept 19, 1889, is described as fair. no precipitation is anticipated. In other news from New York jockey Edward Garrison has been discharged from Belmont amid suspicions of treacherous riding in Tuesday's suburban races.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
New York
Edward Garrison
Belmont
Laceland
Sioux chiefs sent home from Paris reception
Buffalo Bill sends two Sioux chiefs back from Paris after they became too drunk at a reception for Edison and Depaw. John McConnell, a New York museum man, has just been bitten for the ninth time by a rattlesnake. Wirled up on whiskey, as usual, and is all right.
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Buffalo Bill
Paris
Edison
Depaw
John McConnell
New York Museum
Mayor's Court Fumbles On Family Quarrel And A Trinket Theft
In police court Judge Franklin, battered by cold, presided as a scene of domestic quarrel emerged with an elderly woman seeking prosecution of her son for abuse but refusing to testify. A young woman accused of stealing a bottle of cologne denied intent, while McMerrick and others faced drink and disorder charges as the mayor dealt with a mix of petty offenses and odd testimonies.
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John Speenay
John
Notion
Washington St
Henry Mathews
Ereelf
Isi Berge
Fur
McMerrick
Orton
Witz Aga
Henry Clay
Diz
Benny Clay
Henry
Orta
Mr. Clay
McMertick
Hizzoner
Gerber
Joseph Tringls
Prosecution Wins in Cronin Murder Case Testimony Planned
In Chicago and Niagara letters indicate timing for witness testimony. LeCaron Resch T J Kirby and Patrick Carney prepared to testify as authorities control the letter. Defense seeks immediate trial or discharge for Woodruff to move him from the wary.
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Woodruff
Stabbed to Death by Jealous Lover in Florida Town
Evergreen Florida September 18 A young man C C Borden died instantly after being stabbed in an Andalusia church aisle by sailor John Endy who had just been refused by a young lady. The incident occurred Monday night during a church gathering.
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Evergreen
Fla
Andalhusia
C. C. Borden
Jobn Endy
Borden
Tanner and Foraker Stump Ohio in Political Turmoil
The Tanner affair worries the president as he fights to stump Ohio for Foraker. Reports note oppressmen prowling Washington and re-asphalting Pennsylvania for Knights Templar. Secretary Husk predicts sugar manufacture will soon be domestic. QR H Terrell, Boston born son of Grant’s former servant, named Navy pay chief. Gen Merrill favored for Tanner’s old post.
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Tanner
Ohio
Foraker
Washington
Pennsylvania
Washngton
Knights Templar
Husk
America
Gen
Merrill
Boston
Navy
Fourth Auditor's Office
Windom
Grant
Successful Pickling By Tsing Pure Elder Vinegar Ad
A short notice highlights premium pickling supplies at Chas. Kuhn's offering pure elder vinegar and splices. The ad emphasizes quality and suggests a selection of 49 vell items.
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Tsing
Chas.e
Kuhn
Old Anse Gets Even in Chicago Hoosiers Scrap
The Sept 17 report covers a Chicago Hoosiers game with Anson and Pfeffer starring for Chicago and Gumbert, Ryan, and Hines among the Hoosiers. Mixed plays, errors, and homeruns mark a tense contest with both teams trading blows and daily news from Indianapolis and Boston runs.
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CicsGo
Gamebert
Darling
Battery
Young Fee
Lynch
Hines
Seery
Andress
Anson
Denny
Glasscock
Ryan
Chicago
van Haltren
Daily
Pfeffer
Duffy
Williamson
Daify
McGeachy
Burns
Bassett
Mr. Fes
Cp Balla
Gumbert Wan
H Er
Gumbert
van Hoaltren
Patlus Hines
Leary
Andrews
Glassedk
Jerry
Usily
Burie
Ancor
Twotaser
Crose
Taily
Gumpert
Pfiffer
Bascett
Feery
Glerscock
Daffy
Pfoffer
Rosie
Gams
Indianapolis
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Tve
Laks Shore Road
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Mailisa
Cleveland
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Allon
Sulnivarn
Elias Byron Swift
Brd
Elias
Amcs
Osterman
Br. Leflin
Sun Men
John F. Budenz
Trusler
Gas Trust
Lamb
Ciara Bello Willson
the Hushard
Olipy Aife
Dhad
Taboo
Hayor
Gerd
Hezen
Wisuincron
Pemion
Mra
Logan
Dewspapera
Baltmiorn
Logan Invincibles
Srigade
John A. Logan
Congress
Wales
Anse
Phils
Delphia
Radbourne
Ganzel
Sanders
Schriver
Curry
Powers
Pittsburg
Commerce Commissioners
Ketcham
Brook
Lord Dundreary
D. T. McCabe
A. D. Prather
Beis
Southwestern
McCabe
McDonald
London
Brenneke
School For Dancing
D. B. Brenneke
Pennsylvania St
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