Birth of the bicycle and its evolving history
An overview of bicycle origins from the dandy horse to the modern safety design, tracing early inventors like Lallement and Daiber, key American and English figures, factory growth in Indianapolis and Chicago, and the spread of bicycle culture through 19th century industry and invention.
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Howls Thana
Rudyard Kipling
Yuakum Sahib
England
Montgomery
Hancock
Henry
United States
Indianapolis
Ase
Denver
California
Henry T. Heerseey
Cunnigham
Boston
Laliemont
Cunninngham
Pope Manufacturing Company
Pope
Mr Pope
Cunninghams
Chicago
Peoria
R. H H. Blackledge
Post Office
Toledo
Petal
Harpers Weekly
Stokes Poges
Ard
London
Crulkehank
Tts
Gavin Daizall
Meda
Pierra Lallement
Paxis
Place de la Concorde
M. Lallement
France
Lallement
America
Anith
J. Carroll
Pope Manufacturing Co
Haplon
J. Hastings
Four Die After Express Plows Freight Train At Summit
An express train collided with a standing freight at the summit on Saturday morning. Conductor Charles Leppar flagman W.B. Derby killed. brakemen John Miller and Frank Begerman gravely injured. Freight workers had slept on the switch after five consecutive workdays. Other items note Catholic workers forming a society in Rome to oppose socialism, robberies in Shelbyville, Indiana, and various weather and world notes from Sept. 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhiddletown
Fsplj
Fraight
Sigesis
Chas. Leppar
W. BH. Derby
John Miller
Frank Begerman
London
Roma
Pons
Italy
Germany
France
Withholding evidences and local notes in Sept
Activities span Chicago cases with Dillon and OBrien arrests and church ties. Marshall Field to join Catholic church to wed Miss Hucks. Irish American club denounces arrests and plans indignation meeting at Grand hotel. Local court actions include divorce judgments, waiter union wage schedules, and school German funding. Deputy notes report buggy thefts, kindergarten additions, and a new candy store opening at 53 North Pennsylvania Street.
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Henry Jackson
Evansville
Cleover
U. S
King
Thaddeus J. York
Farfield Park
Henry James
Labor Day
Frame Kaplan
Geo. W. Stout
Stout
Dillon
O'Brien
Grand Hotel
Taylor
Thos
Carrie McMaraman
Howland
George Kesster
Alice
Foster
Williams
Marylands
Sabine
Big Pour Company
Shawver
Maryland
Louere Ale
Hanned
Pennsylvania Street
Desperate Labor War Erupts Over Unpaid Wages
In Catlettsburg Kentucky two weeks after contractor Kehoe left debts unpaid Italian laborers clashed with new workers at the Norfolk and Western project. Shots fired. several killed or wounded. around forty Italians arrested as sheriff’s posse faced violence. In Cincinnati, bookkeeper John W. Servig of Isang Graveson vanishes with ledgers, suspected theft of up to ten thousand dollars.
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Catlettsburg
SaLi
Kehoe
Norfolk & Western Railroad Weat Wagsa C. BH
W. Va
Kshoa
Wayne County
Grand theater bills new and revived shows
Next week AHUSHHENTA and Grand theaters showcase attractions worth seeing. Siberia at the Grand gains fresh momentum after Ken Man’s articles. English’s and Ole Olecon at the Park offer dialect performances. Frank Davies’ humor in Little Pack draws large crowds at the Grand Friday night.
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Siberia
Grand
Ken
Szile
Mr. Barnes
New York
Park
Frank Daviese
the Grand
Syndicate Forms Over Low Price Street Car Butter
A city syndicate plans to furnish street cars at very low rates, claiming a South Side story as its manufacture source. A Raid street resident bought milk for a trip, left it on a car, and found butter when home. He offers half a million to lease the backshare line, with two thirds subscribed. College Avenue tracks bring sewer jokes and ongoing repairs, conductor Beatty once teased about underground sewers.
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English Ave
Shaffey
WIKRE WAZSPFERS AND A BATCH OF STRANGE NEWS ITEMS
A jumble of brief items reports a murder trial in Woodstock Ontario, a failed Spokane carpenters strike, a botched Chicago train wreck attempt, a New York World’s Fair director-general, and various local incidents. Also noted are gerrymandering plans in Mississippi, a Dallas area arson, a Detroit disappearance, union printer tensions, missing bonds of Star Fire Insurance, swindling in Smithfield Ontario, a private business trip to New York, a Chinaman war story in Pittsburgh, and an ad for Cole’s Carbon soap.
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Cincinnati
Berdell
Beawall
Woodstock
Ont
Spokane Falle
Wash
Chicago
George RB. Davis
Mississippi
John Sparks
Marshal Nevit
el Reno
I. T
Whitehall
Mich
Webb
N.Y. Central Road
Esther Lovenger
Detroit
Chisago
Monmouth
Creb
Aessts
Star Fire Insurances Company of
New York
Henry Burris
Smithfield
Dodge
John GC
Indianapolis
Ye Lang
Pittsburg
Charlie King
Charlie
Lang
Alleged Slayer Davis Arrested in Marshal Dillon Shooting
Detectives arrested William Davis on a murder charge linked to Marshal Andy Dillon’s death. Witnesses place Davis at the scene wearing a brown cap and later seen with a revolver. a stiff hat was found near the crime. Davis pleaded not guilty and awaits grand jury action with bail denied.
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William Davis
Irvin
Baresa
John A. Carter
Quigley
Gerber
Oi Davig
Patrisk Dillon
Marsasi
Andy Dillon
Roy
Haughvills
Gua
Boone
Sullivan
Davis
Quigisp
Sais
Gaye
Grand Jury
Davie
Bat
Occidental
Mauahrville
Galley
Gerberbara
State Fair preparations underway at fair grounds
The State Fair drew near with grounds being prepared. Secretary Heron led three clerks in busy work while exhibitors and workers readied buildings, displays, and track. Livestock arrivals increased, racing prospects looked strong, and police warned visitors. a stunt by Prof. Monay was planned amid a bright outlook for a record fair. Friday mishap saw a ride horse runaway and harness break, but no serious damage.
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Heron
Indianapolis
David Powell
Prof
Monay
Local society notes and upcoming events in Swik
Dr Franklin W Haya expected home from extended pantern trip Monday. Frank Korat and Laura Bornberser wed Wednesday at 70 Gregg St then left on a wedding tour. Mrs Elijah Halford and daughter Jasn ette visit the city. Robert Anderson post G A R to host a free social Monday evening at post hall Court and Dslavwaresta. Clubs begin fall and winter meetings. Miss Celine McKee organizes new mental culture society. Future marriages listed include Robert Martindale to Miss Emery, W B Barry to Miss Anna Wilcox, Harry Bennett to Miss Anna Holliday. Individuals travel to Long Branch, Cresson, California, London, Detroit. former Sun and Sentinel writer Silas A Collings moves to Detroit Evening News. Recent resort returnees include Mrs A Pierca and children, Mrs B I Claypool and daughter, Mrs Jillson and Miss Cuppinger, Deputy State Auditor Coons, Dr and Mrs H G Carey, Bishop Knickerbocker and family, Mrs W J Craig and family. Gffee desks at Wm 1 Tider s
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Franklin W. Haya
Frank Korat
Laura Bornberser
Greggst
Elijah Halford
Jasnette
Cama
Cresson
Robert Anderson Post
Post Hall
Corner of Court
Dslavwaresta
John B. Elam
California
Dan Thompson
London
Silas A. Collings
Tom Sun
the Sentinel
Detroit
Evening News
Colling
Perzone
A. Pierca
Little Mountain
Mra
B. I
Claypool
Jillson
Mies Cuppinger
Seashore
Europe
H. G. Carey
Asbury Park
Bishop Knickerbocker
Bishop Thorpe Park
W. J. Craig
Famiy
Waukesha
Calamitous Reading rail wreck near Shoenacersville
At about 6 oclock Friday evening a Reading road collision near Shoenacersville left a passenger and freight train derailed and plunged into the Schaghill river. Forty bodies recovered by midnight. 25 percent of passengers injured. rescue continued into Friday night with aid reaching the scene by 1 am.
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Reading
Shoenacersville
Schaghill
Pottsville Expréss
Segime
Thield
Aursy
Wiscrk
Georgs Rk
Kaercher
Pottsville
Eee D
Shosto
Man
C Sin White
James Temphin
Harry Logan
David Augstadt
Mahanoy City
W. Logan
Sihenandoah
G. B. Krercher
Gerke County
Periecner
John White
John Thornton
Benesth
Stehilin Wang Jury Clears Saloon Applicant
In Judge Howland's court the Stehlin saloon case found Stehlin's character satisfactory and his fitness to operate a saloon at 238 College Ave. was upheld. Costs will be entered against about 500 remonstrants as separate judgments.
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Stehilinm Wang
Howland
Stehlin
College Ave
Street Railway Matters Under Investigation
Supt. Steele said Saturday that complaints against Foreman Madison are still being investigated and no decision has been reached. A rumor claimed storage battery cars would move to the Irvington line, which is untrue. Two storage cars will run on the Irvington line. delays at the crossing hindered scheduling.
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Supt
Steele
Street Railway
Madison
Irvington
Thea Lake Erie and
Union Railway
Pacole
Dai Tho Atrest Railway Company
Swaitlaghs Scilon
Robbery at Indiana cigar firm safes were looted
Thieves took 200 dollars and a dozen gala filled watches from the Indiana Cigar Company at 36 S Me Tidign street while Daniel C Hitt was away at supper Friday evening. The safe was broken with a jimmy and an atom and valuables vanished. Police, led by Detective Thornton, investigate the burglary timed between 7 and 8 o'clock with the culprit presumed cautious and bold.
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Indiana Cigar Company
S. Me- Tidign St
Waltham and Elgin
Daniel C. Hitt
Broadwayst
Liz
Thornton
Death of an Athletic club figure and league turmoil
Disjointed notes cover events in baseball and horse racing circles. References to manager Sharei, Proctor Knott and Jack Chapman, plus possible moves between leagues and the brotherhood. Also mentions upcoming salaries, signings, and a Cincinnati club denial of a league change.
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Aeon
McAuliffe
Louisville
Athistida
St. Louis
Rochester
Columbus Y
Baltimore
TJ Steyn
Byrne
Nichols
Boston
Denny Lyons
Comiskey
Virgi d'Or
Piskup
Mickie H
Heppey
Bob J
Ben Pagna
Laura Agnes
Douglas
Rice & Coleman
Brotherhood
Pittsburg
New York
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Chicago
Leegun
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Sullivan
Australia
England
Brrne
Stern
Chas. Dewald
Toledo
Clevelang
Dewald
Jamestown
Tim Muarispe
Bacguss
John Ward
Frank Browell
M. Jage Kelly
Ward
Jack Dempssy
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack
New Orleans
Fitzsimmons
Masie Cable
Meta
Balle Hamlin
Justina
Scramble
Globe
Soudan
Maggie R
Mocking Bird
Wer
National League
American Association
Wagoar
Harry
Harry Sterne
Cincinnati Ball Club
Washington agenda and political clashes at the Capitol
The treasury department bought bonds worth 1 051 650 dollars. A joint resolution seeks 10 000 000 ounces of silver bullion for immediate coinage. Minister Mizener is said to lack authority to recognize Ezota as president of San Salvador. Cheadle faced jeers while urging fair treatment in the Venable Langston case as Reed pressed a quorum count amid uproar. The Republicans tried to push the Vernade Langston election matter as the quorum faded.
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Treseury Department
Weothees
State Department
Mizener
Ezota
San Salvador
Cheadle
Reed
Crisp
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Indead
Eddie Schwablach
Shelbyville
Ind
Charlies Carter
George Burns
William Este
Mra. Alberts
Hetaiborstop
Philip Levinsoe
Phars
Oather
Indiana
Society Islands
San Francisco
Cresson Springs
Clearfield
Ris
Fremont
Oll
Evidenes
Lowpox
fSpl
O’brien
Jorm the Catholc Church
Chcaco
Marshall Field
Hucks
Oleh Life
Aleilway
A& Nawmbar
Morey
Cincennati
Jonn W. Serviog
Isang Graveson
Madicou
Ahushhenta
Storis
College-ave
Severa
Jimmy Beatty
Wikre Wazspfers
Tennyson
Maud
Cole
Baty
Capt. Campbell
Travis
Sergis
Bascher
Wheatley
Pa Travis
Hedia
Aga
Brightwood
Bill Long
Gffee
Wm 1
Tider’s
Hela
Carney
Washingston
A. Eiga
Piake
Eas
Intercely
Hia
Howard
AdAm Fraude
Klind
Areb
Fpraturds
Sporting Ei
Fennsylvany Street
Chicsa.ates
Riley
Litho T Veagiey
Gunters Row
Work & Sweet Singer
Sr. Low
Daniel Wihiteuib
R. E. Lee Gipson
James Whitcomb Riley
Wesley
Ures
Robert Burns
K. E
Lse Gibson
A. C. Gunter
Prince Karl
Rome
Whesa
Madison J. Cawain
E. Allison
Alpenigine
Agin
Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Scribner
Mr. Page
Richmond
Washington
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