State fair plans promise greatest show in history
Preparations for the state fair are nearing completion with a diverse lineup expected to surpass prior efforts. Secretary Heron asserts entry breadth is greater. premiums for horticulture rise to 175 dollars. exhibitors from Marion to Royalton and beyond join the schedule. Horse breeds, cattle, hogs, and a notable amateur lady horseback race draw interest alongside a steam merry-go-round and varied sideshows, culminating in a grand floral display and special exhibits from James Vick Florist Hill and local dealers.
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Heron
State Board of Agriculture
State House
Bookout
Losantynile
Horticultural Society
Whipp Bros
Marion, C
John Marvel
Royalton
Ind
Bilwanger & Son
Roughyville
J. C. Groff
W. A. Ennis
Clearwont
W. H. Hartman
Xzcow
Cleaveland Bay
Belgium
Cleaveland
James Vick
Rochester
Mart Jara
Florist Hill
Richmond
Custody Petitions Heard by Judge Howland At Court
The board of children's guardians asked for custody for several children. The court granted the Graham girl but denied it for Flora May Graham and Ethel and Clyde Snapp others. Some families were deemed unfit or in distress, including Kelley children and youngsters from Hopkins and West households. Judge Howland awarded guardianship in a few cases amid concerns about parental temper and abuse.
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Board of Children’s Guardians
Howland
Flora May Graham
Ethel
Clyde Snapp
Graham
Robert Snapp
Barney
Sarah Kelley
Tennessee-et
Fannie Hopkins
Nortyst
Canal
Mother West
Sharpast
August Kammacher
Madison-eve
Saw Logs Case Passes Judgement in Light Versus Broad Ripple
W H Lancaster secured a judgment against Dr R G Light of Broad Ripple in Judge Taylors room on Thursday for unlawful conversion of saw logs. The logs have sparked about six lawsuits between the parties to date.
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W. H. Lancaster
Reverend Williams Arrested for Carpet Theft in Ohio
New York reports Rev Geo Williams a Wilberforce College graduate who helped stamp this state for Cleveland last fall was arrested for stealing 600 dollars worth of carpets he had contracted to clean. Denials from Guicace claim no truth to reports about Mies La Carron's letters in the Mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geo. Williams
Wilberforce College
Ohio
Cleveland
Guicace
Mies la Carron
Government to recognize Hippolyte and Douglass sails by Oct 10
Washington reports a semi official announcement that the government will officially recognize Hippolyte and that Fred Douglass will sail not later than October 10.
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Washington
Hippolyte
Fred Douglass
Ives 18 Jubilant Opens Defense as Likely Escape Hope
New York Sept 14 Ives 18 Jubilant as his attorney minutes ago acts as if he believes client has a chance to escape. The morning session opened with attention to his line of defense and possible last minute appeals.
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Ives
New York
Colored Baptists urge emigration after convention vote
The Colored Baptists at their national convention adopted resolutions urging migration northward westward to gain recognition and improve conditions. Dr Summonde proposed $50,000,000 to aid emigration. Speakers praised northern integration, while some warned of white resistance and economic impact. The gathering discussed reaction to Baxley outrage and Thanksgiving prayers for protection of Negroes. The Georgia delegation debated routes home seeking railroad protection. The day closed with reports on publishing and Sunday school work and warnings of unrest upon return.
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Colored Baptists
Brawley
Horace Grevley
Washington, D. C
Lynch
Douglas
London
Georgia Senate
Gibbs
Sun
Simmons
Carolinia
Mississippi
J. A. Taylor
Richmond
C. 8. Morris
Louisville
Obie
Indiana
New York
Benjamin Harrison
Baxley
Prades
Miller
Hera
Savannah News
Georgia
John Williams
Williams
Brunswick
C. C. Balting
D. D
American Baptist Publication Society
H. J. Temple
Sdool
United States
Baptiste
S. T. Clanton
Atlanta
G. M. Sprattling
Boxley
Three Children Cremated in California Fire
Death toll from Pasapenas blaze rises as widow Bracon’s three children are cremated after a house fire on Wednesday night. Fire officials say the children perished in the flames with the mother escaped and neighbors aided in extinguishing the blaze.
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Plhree
Pasapens
Cal
Bracon
Dull Day in Politics Mirrors Ward 16 Turmoil
A strained political scene shows Republicans yet to nominate in ward 16 amid disorganized local affairs. Mentions swirl around Eugene Sauley and Neil McGrear ity as possible candidates, while Handsome Gene eyes a deputy role if Al Talfe becomes clerk. Narratives compare past poll results and forecast gains for both parties, noting Sullivan Norton dynamics and Coyism tensions in a tense city campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Sauley
Neil McGrearity
Gene
al. Talfe
Disgraceful disruption at Chicago council with Sir Henry Keight
Sept 19 in Chicago a visit by Sir Henry Keight ex lord mayor of London sparked disturbances in the common council chamber. A loaded cigar exploded near Alderman Kinney triggering a pyrotechnic display and mirth as two reporters were similarly toasted. The mayor apologized to the English visitor for the unruly interruptions during his speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Curiaco
Common Council
Henry Keight
London
Creiger
Oxford
Kinney
Tom Kelly
Cicero
Sir Henry
Brutal slugging match near Denver ends in KO
In a hard fought boxing contest near Denver Bert McCormack and Billy Woods clashed in 39 rounds. McCormack was knocked out late in the match, leaving Woods as the victor in the brutal morning bout 30 miles east of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Bert McCormack
Billy Woods Fough
Here
McCormack
Divorce suits and a road change headline local matters
Sara sues Benjamin Hamberger for abandonment in a divorce action. Anna Barrett applies for divorce from Henry Barrett with custody and alimony requests after alleging failure to provide and cruelty. Irvington gravel road declared abandoned to become a free county road for an electric car line. A fire causes damage to Mrs. Hannah Neville's furniture in a Yow street tenement. An altercation in a Washington street saloon ends with Finnegan injured and Gabery jailed. A cyclone battle re-enactment at the cyclorama promises a realistic view with 100 guns and marching troops under Capt. Camphal and Col. Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
Benjamin Hamberger
Charles Jordan
Clark & McGauley
John L. Reardon
Howe
Helenst
Kingans Park House
Hannah Neville
Carey
Anna V. Barrett
Henry Barrett
Irvington
James Finnegan
Benton-st
Mike Galery
Washington-st
Finnegan
Jones
Gabery
Atlanta
Camphal
Col
Jordan
Ind.anapolis
Geaing
Winter Woes At City Jail Prompt Laughable Magistrate Exchange
Cold weather brings a pauper contingent to the city jail. William Grulich, accused of loitering after seeking warmth in a cellar, denies wrongdoing and pays $10 plus costs. Museum workers Edward Martin and Edward Hamlin face theft charges with Hamlin found guilty. Andrew Vanmeter bound over on a gold watch theft claim from Harry St Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Danny
Limoisst
Grulich
William
Martin
Skeletons Found In Cave Near Pikeville Kentucky
A Sept 19 report from Pikeville Kentucky says a party found a cave on the Big Sandy river eight miles below town containing four skeletons and rifles plus several thousand dollars in Confederate currency and other items. Authorities believe the group were soldiers lost during the war with no clear cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piseviltl
U, & Chin
Railroad wreck at Wicnita leaves dead and many injured
Wicnita reports Wednesday night train collision: one killed outright two fatally hurt and eighteen seriously injured with thirteen additional wounded. Dispatch notes the incident was more disastrous than initially reported.
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Wicnita
Sea of Ice at Park theater aims to thaw old play
A mixed review notes Thursday’s Park theater showing of The Sea of Ice with harsh words for some actors and a vivid stage breakup. It also mentions Mamma, Henry Grattan Donnelly’s new Grand opening three nights, and other acts including Wagner’s minetress at English’s opera house. A Soldiers’ Reunion in Columbus and a kidnapping in Chicago close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theater
de Lascours
Cool Burgess
Chas. Heywood
Washington Welles and Gen Gao in political shuffle
Washington notes say Gen Gao and Merrill are rising as potential successors to Tanner. Ben Butterworth to receive a reception on return from Europe. Clarkson returns to the post office department with renewed vigor and officials in Boston are exonerated over a vessel incident in Newport harbor. Secretary Noble scolds Tanner but plans to protect Colorado lands tied to cliff dwellers residences.
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Merrill
Tanner
Ben Butterworth
Europe
Clarkson
Post Office
Boston
Veesel
Newport Harbor
Noble Bourked
Colorado
Prince Russell and Tad Self Rule in a Photographic Age
A humorous piece traces early 20th century photography trends and novelty cabinets, noting Prince Russell’s self regality, Mr Power’s joke humor, and the rise of imperial size portraits. It contrasts quick camera work with old methods, mentions memory feats by Indiana official Bookwalter, and ends with a quirky Union Depot wedding party scene and a newlywed couple Miss Mollie Simpson and William Kelley amid scatterings of rice.
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Mr. Power
Marceau & Power
Harrison
Prince Hussell Thaa
Queen Victoria
Russell
John Lane
Union Dapit
Quaker Gate
Lane’s
Sbe
Miss Mollie Simpson
Father Bessiones
South-st
Maggie Simpson
Willian Kelley
Groorm
Hessemad
Indecent exposure case in police court ends in jail
Mayor Denny presided as William Jones faced indecent exposure charges. Two respectable women testified against him after a recent incident in Military Park. Jones, a married man with a cane and a brown plaid suit, denied guilt but received a $2 fine and 30 days imprisonment.
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Denny Staves
fisheZines
William Jones
Military Park
Denny
Jones
New York
Illinois St
Domestic Felicity at Sea Side Trial Shocks Court
The Hamiltons’ troubled marriage emerged in the trial of Mrs. Robert Ray Hamilton for stabbing Nurse Donnelly during a quarrel over money at Atlantic City. Nurses’ testimony described a life of fights while the baby lay on the bar as Hamilton danced to restrain the melee. The defendant, tearful yet composed on the stand, dodged questions about her past and the child’s maternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavs Lanning
Robert Ray Hamilton
Donnelly
Hamilton
Hamiltons
Snowers
Suffering among Indians and a cannibal tale arrives
Archdeacon Reeves reports severe famine across the north with thirty deaths from starvation two months earlier and widespread privation due to rabbit scarcity. He recalls a cannibalism case on the Peace River where a woman killed her sister for meat, and notes occasional fish failures adding to the hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingirre
Archdeacon Reeves
Peace River
Fort Vermilion
Weather and sports gossip from early Indiana paper
Indiana forecast shows fair weather for Indianapolis area for the two hours ending 8 am September 20 1839. A local note hints at a fighting challenge between Billy Meyer and Jim Carroll under California athletics club rules with a prize up to 10000. Separate dispatches report the arrest of ex secretary of state W B Webb in Helena Montana on charges of robbing the state of 1650 by false vouchers.
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Hilly
Streator
Billy Meyer
Jimmy Carroll
California Athletics Club
Helena
Mort
W. B. Webb
Getzein Fooled ’Em In Hoosier-Crook Baseball Tilt
Chicago and Indianapolis clashed as Getzein appeared for several days in the Hockiers box. Scoring surged with Glasscock and Andrews delivering hits while Seery and Duffy helped Indiana race ahead. Final tallies show Indianapolis 18 Chicago 6 with multiple errors and late scoring flurries.
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Chicago
Tha Buteries
Hutchieson
Farrell
Getzsin
Hockiers
Buckley
Andrews
Beany
Vietfer
Capt
Glasscock
Éason
Hines
Anératva Tome
Hinesif
Bucckley
McKeardy
Bassett
Gelzein
Jwyer
van Haltren
Duffy
Firat
Anson
Bines
Williaimson
Seery Hew
Denny
Pfeifer
Williamson
Barna
Hooks
Dwyer
McGeachy
Glasecock
Teckler Hatchirson
Getzein
Leery
Danny
Seery
VanHaltren
MecGeachy
Baseball Scores and Errors From Recent Games
The report shows Philadelphia routing Boston Gren, with 6 errors in a 1 run and 11 errors. Pittsburgh beat Cleveland, while Washington defeated New York in a 4 to 9 contest. Batteries included Clerkeon Bennett Gleason Clem ens Galvin Carroll Bakely Zimmer Keafa Mack Keefe Hwing. First games.
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Boston
Grens
Hite
Philadelphia
Clerkeon
Bennett
Gleason
Clemens
Curry
Powers
Pittsburg
Clavalard
Galvin
Carroll
Bakely
Zimmer
Washington
New York T
Keafa
Mack
Keefe
Hwing
Farmer drunk tries to stop on railroad track near Bode
Ed Hoem, a farmer, became intoxicated and attempted to lie on a railroad track near Bode as the evening express approached. The train struck him, throwing him about 20 feet. The engineer left the cab, and Hoem asked why he had been disturbed, noting breakfast was not ready.
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Fort Boner
Hoem
Farmer
Bode
Evening Express
Wheather
Hoam
Tyrant Judge Possibility in Matthews Succession
Washington dispatch reports district attorney Elise of St. Louis calling Tanner's case subject to Bliss as a tyrant who requires subservience to him personally and officially. It notes a possible successor to Stanley Matthews may come from outside the cabinet, potentially Judge Woods of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neblie
Washington
Elise
St. Louis
Tanner
Bliss
Noble
Judge Woods
Stanley Matthews
Indiana
That Cheatnut Again Bal TIMORY Sept 18
Special report notes Wednesday News says Cincinnati to join the league replacing Indianapolis Detroit takes the former's spot Columbus to retire Worcester or Troy to fill vacancy The item lists changes in league membership and city placements.
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Bal Timory
Cincinnat
Indianapolis
Detroit
Columbus
Worcester
Troy
Destructive Wilmington fire damages hallings and stores
A Wednesday blaze in Wilmington caused extensive damage to the town hall and several halls including the masonic and odd fellows buildings, ten stores, and multiple dwellings. Engines were dispatched from nearby Seaford to assist in the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Deal
Worning
Seaford
Odd Fellows
Army of the Cumberland holds twentieth annual session
Immersion Cuiarvanooca Sept 15 reports Gen Rosecrans presiding as a large attendance gathers for the Cumberland army meeting in their twentieth annual session. Paris telephones government seizes control with current workers likely kept on. Providence R I Sept 18 notes Barnaby a member of the Democratic Ratens committee died Thursday Mary 0g.
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Cuiarvanooca
Army of the Cumberland
Gen. Rosecrans
Mead
Providence
R, T
Barnaby
Democratic Ratens Committee
Thyreday Mary
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Miinelsst
Geo. P. Butler
Tafe Soota
Wagner
Clara Balle Wilson
Chas, McElroy
Johnny Cline
Richard Trelegan
Cline
Harrie’ Theater
McElroy
Jeffersonville
W. D. Williams
Central Hotel
Ward 16
Minncom Cay
Newt. Harding
Marion County
Sullivan
Norton
Judge Tyylor
Heller
Judge Sullivan
Sim Coy
Thomas L. Sullivan
City Live
Comstock’s, No
East Wash,st
Bristia
Gov. Chase
John Coburn
Chaiaco
Spi
Alice Dewolf
Charles Dewolf
Washington Welles
Eeportezes
Prince Russell
Strauge
Siemory
Sporits
Bookwalter
State Printing Board
Book
Secretary of State
Scott
Boox
Cesar
Kelly
Ben Wells
Mrolis
Awti Fon Family
Ger
The
Joes
Broomberon
Til
Joseph Henson Foraker
Joseph William Fifer
CrEverano, O
Leo
TOCAL
Comstack
E. Wagh
Chicagoow
Fook Tie
Paris
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