Great Literary Club honors presidents from law to letters
A fragmentary Indianapolis article outlines the Great Literary Club of Indianapolis, its early founding on January 10, 1877, notable members like governors Porter and Baker and judge Gresham, and past presidents including John D. Howland and William A. Bartlett. It notes a move through several homes to Plymouth church quarters and mentions Gilbert Gaul artworks and The Conspiracy. The piece highlights member Evans reading proofs, Riley’s dialect focus, and the club’s broad tolerance for topics under a permissive constitution.
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Chas. Evans
Indianapolis Literary Club
James Whitcomb Riley
Harrison
Ameries
Mississippi
Chicago
Evans
Indianapolis
Poole
Cincinnati
Pools
R. Poole
Cincinnati Literary Club
D. B. Cleaver
Chas Dickens
Chrisan
John D. Howland
Wm. A. Bastlatt
Walter Q. Gresham
Myron W. Raed
Fhaophilus Parven
Wm. P. Fishback
Livingston Howland
Cyrus ©. Hinges
Albert G. Porter
Frisby S. Newcomer
John H. Bolliday
May
Rexford
N. A. Arde
Theo. Sawwell
Chas. W. Fairbanks
Horace &. Cleveland
Wm. J. Taylor
Anderson Seventeenth District Convention Chooses Billingsly
The seventh district congressional convention met in Anderson at 2 PM with R A Baker of Hancock as chairman. Under F J Van Vorhis of Indianapolis motion, J J Billingsly of Milton was nominated by acclamation. Billingly edits the Drainage and Farm Journal and is a longtime agricultural advocate.
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Hilingsly
Anderson
Ind
Seventh District
R. A. Baker
Hancock
F. J. van Vorhis
Indianapolis
J. J. Billingsly
Milton
Wr. Billingely
Double death by own action in New York shootings
Two mysterious shooting cases occurred Thursday morning in New York. Emily Possi, 19, shot herself in her room while Gustav Bosch, her betrothed, shot himself beneath her window. It was pre arranged but the reason is unknown. She was an actress and artist. Nearby Carretown reports excite over a Portugress steamer with kidnapped natives from Mozambique en route to the west coast. Fourteen natives escaped. tribunal refused to aid recapture. governor sent matter to London.
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New York
Emily Possi
Gustav Bosch
Bsr
Carretown
London
Striking carpenters halt work at Spokane exposition roof
In Spokane Washington on September 16 carpenters building the new exposition halted work after directors bought lumber from a boycotted source. Merchants doctors lawyers and laborers volunteers took the pieces. Several millionaires labor on roofing while a prominent lawyer and a divine work on the floor planking.
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Spokane Farrs
Wash
New Exposition
Riot Follows Family Feud in Indiana. Four Wounded
In Sandborn, Indiana, a Thursday morning riot between the Blevins and Mons families left four seriously wounded and Refos Blevins fatally shot. A wild brawl with knives, clubs, corn cleavers and ravolvera erupted as law enforcement moved in after the clash.
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Vincennes
Ind
Blevins
Mons
Sandborn
Refos Blevins
Women push for matron at police station
The W C U women urge appointing a police matron, even fundraising to pay a woman privately since the police board lacks authority to hire at city expense. Supt Travis and Bergt say matronship is unnecessary. women officers handle female prisoners, who are released within 24 hours, with no need for a matron in the station.
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W.C
Sts- Ulan
Travis
Bergt
Faife
Mayor fines butcher for beating daughter in police court
Mayor Sullivan fined Frank Martz 25 for beating his daughter after she resisted advances. Martz claimed whisky dulled his senses and he could not recall details. Elsewhere John Daverport faces continuances on larceny charges and Johnny Dirk and Wd Scribner, who stole Genry Clay's road cart and horse, were sent to criminal court with Scribner likely bound for reform school.
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Frank Martz
Martz
John Daverport
Johnny Dirk
Wd. Scribner
Genry Clay
Wodnasdey
Sattl
Criminal Court
Scribnar
Reform School
Strikes and crimes hit cities in distant headlines
Reports from Sydney to Albany recount dock and rail conflicts, a naval incident, a wreck injuring passengers on Iron Mountain road, a major theater swindle exposing a $25000 loss, a missing child found by his twin, an inventor’s railroad safety device, lynching attempts in England, a mine collapse in Pennsylvania, a domestic shooting spree in New Hampshire, a presidential visit to Johnstown, and a violent murder-suicide in Portsmouth, all reflecting a volatile week’s events.
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Sydney
Australia
New York
Albany
Lisbon
Raii
Iron Mountain Road
Coldens
Sark
al Beaumont
Chicago
Grover Cleveland Roberts
Thomas Hendricks Robarts
Ed. M. Burt
Patie
Tiptree
Eng
Asman
Rittenhouse Gap
Henry Cacsel
Jersey City
Mary Darly
Castal
Warrison
Johnatown
Conemaugh Valley
Givan & Grand Welcome
G. 4
Tyrons
Annie Roonsy
Cresson
John Clinton
Kennedy Brothers
Walle Waila
Wash
Fred. H. J. Hein
Portsmouth
N. H
C. W.taylor
Bein
Ute
Talked With Sthele Mereman Madison Disobe dience in Discharge of Celistam
A stressed meeting between a street railway workers committee and Superintendent Sisele and Secretary Anderson followed rumors of a strike over alleged wrongs by Foreman Madison of the Thirteenth Street. They cited cases including Tom Callanan, a dismissed sick doctor, as evidence of Madison’s alleged arrogance and insubordination. The committee urged reinstatement and fairness, while the company planned to investigate by Lindsay noon and reconvene. Assistant Superintendent Lee had found only one corroboration, with others denying misconduct. The committee appeared firm, and officials signaled willingness to negotiate. The city charter dispute over street franchises and track rights loomed as the broader fight if new ordinances favored private companies.
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Street Railway
Estiga
Sisele
Citizens’ Company
Thureday
Anderson
Foraman Madison
Thirteenth-st
Vargas
Citad
Madison
Santa
Lee
Baen
Stadison
Buon Thursey
Gucrvil
Lowa
Shatter
SUN
Strees Railway Arsszance
Steale
Street Railway Committee
Taylor
Strests
Dudisy
Tom Johnson Company
Comipssy
Achanty
Judge orders cyclorama lease sale and painting auction
A judge orders the cyclorama lease hold and painting sold October 1 with no bid below three thousand dollars. The rest of the itemization notes religious conferences, local politics, police actions, and community notices affecting Franklin and nearby areas.
Conspiracy Arrests Shock Ireland and Dublin
In Belvedtu near Wipperary William O Brien and Dillon were arrested Thursday morning and flown to the city by special train on conspiracy against the government. More arrests expected. news caused wild excitement across Ireland and in London reporters report ongoing wire chatter and anticipation of further actions.
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Lupain
Willian O'Brien
Dillon
Loxsnon
Tasuswa
Illez-Acd CO Brien
Ireland
Beopla
Atreeta
Hera
Dublin
Sensational Paris canine scandal linked to English dealer
Paris authorities reopened a dog theft case tied to an English woman dealer alleged to supply illicit delicacies. Police found 16 fine-bred dogs in a cellar and eight more animals ready for bake ovens. A child testified the dealer’s “fagots” used dog flesh hearts and livers, giving the dish its savory aroma.
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Parie
Ecocknes
Francia
Ibs
Detseliver
Saine Wara
Deales
Francis
Congress adjourns likely as October data looms noted
A garbled report notes possible adjournment around October 12 while Congress faces debates on a Washington monument appropriation, a constitutionality test for lottery laws, and various jostling over tariff and district representation. References to the Rhearsarge order, Kennedy expungement, and Lafayette monument objections appear amid political maneuvering.
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Congress
Baum
Senate
Washington
John Ericseon
U.S
Windom
Steve
Blair
District of Columbia
Judiciary Committee
Kennedy
Conference Committee
Cheadle
Ingella
Lafayette
Treasury
Chic
Sharman
Sun Bicycle Giveaway Sparks Citywide Campaign
The Sun increases circulation by giving away 80 bicycles to subscribers in Indianapolis. Hugh Raymond, 11, of Woodruff Place, becomes the twentyninth winner after quickly securing sponsors from Bay & Willett. The paper warns against noncompliant canvassers and urges accurate name and address collection for future promotions. Also notes political and military brief items from Cincinnati and San Francisco.
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Indianapolis
Hugh Raymond
Hugh
Woodruff Place
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Bay & Willett
Bha
TRE Sun
Amusements notes on Little Puel Hustler and Straus concert
The item reports Flora Moore leaving The Hustler company with a plan for an Irish comedy after the Scotch order and remarks on manager Keogh’s troubles. It details audience reaction to The Hustler opening and quotes Flora on the plot and a painter’s involvement. It also announces ticket sales for the Straus concert next Wednesday with the program list and composers including Eduard and Johann Strauss.
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Flore Moore
Hoastler
Chicago
Sha
Park Theater
Tehear
Madame Neuville
G Prapnis
Keogh
Charleston
Willis
Palbott
Rush to Dodge McKinley Restrictions Creates Busy New York
Reports from New York on September 18 indicate steamer goods rush to evade McKinley bill limits. Hog-Neh factories run at full tilt with doubled orders and nonstop machinery. Warehouses, ships, and transportation are strained as vendors push deliveries and customs receipts rise sharply. The Sun notes state house crowds and preparations for the Indianapolis fair as competition and exhibits intensify.
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Mcprainey Farm
New York
Haron
Clurza
Indianapolis
Heron
Wednesday Weddings in the City Prompt Memoir
Wednesday night featured several marriages of note. Miss Catherine Helmes wed Mr. Pom Christian at her home on 62 W North Street, officiant Reverend D R Luess. they left for a brief wedding trip. Miss Libble Nicholeon and Mr. G Ch Alien married at the bride's mother's home 444 Broad Way, then headed to New York and Washington. Miss Fannie Moran and Sam Y Parrott, deputy city clerk, married at 18 Davidson Street with Father Alerding. they will reside at 157 Perust.
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Cathar
Ine Helmes
Mr. Pom Christian
W. North St
Hev. D. R. Luess
Sensing snights and Annogements in Cook county visit
Announcements describe a Cook county visit to Marion county knights on Oct 4 with over 60 pledging to attend. Phy arrives Saturday at 5 o clock and supper planned at Union denat ard Spencer house. Cariaco candidates to be raised at Cassis hell followed by grand banquet at Fomllnson pall.
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Cook County
Koigats
Pydas
Marion County Knights
Phy
Beva
Union Denat Ard
Disappointed in Love Stirs Cincinnati Story Fragment
The fragment from Cincinnati reports J C Bil lings of 17 percent Chaseau and St. Louis subplots. The text hints at a dis appointment in love and echoes a city event on a Wednesday night. Names and places are partially obscured in the OCR.
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Elgneg Bimsely Forlows
Cincinnati
Savi
iSel, J—C
Billings
Chaseau
St. Louis
Jove
Bloomington News From The Sun Letters And Quarry Tales
A Sun correspondent writes from Bloomington Indiana about the city’s pride under Ganeus’ rise, electric lights, waterworks, and its place in the stone belt near the great university. The piece also visits nearby towns Lobel, Griva, and Stinesville, recounting humorous scenes with hotel quirkiness, quarry life, and a makeshift depot, with local humor about railroading and the Monon line.
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Tham
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Zoma
Stinesville
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Monon
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