Wreck on Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Line Kills and Injures Many
Disobedience of orders caused a disastrous 3 AM collision at Shreve between a Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago express and a westbound freight. Eleven killed or missing and nine seriously injured. Names include E Hammond and postal clerks, with passengers from Espyvale and Alliance among the dead. Fire and wreckage enveloped the scene as survivors fought flames.
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Pittsburg, Fork
Wayne
Chicago
Shreve, P
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Threve
Harlesmith
E. Hammond
Jorge B. Mann
S. Allen
BE. Rose
Patterson
I. Glenn
Espyvale
Alliance
Mrs Harrison Returns to White House After Ambulance Move
The presidential train reached Washington at 8 45 am on Wednesday. Mrs Harrison was taken to the executive mansion and rested comfortably, though the journey brought ten adverse effects. Dr Gardener indicated the crisis passed though recurrence remained possible. President Harrison will likely skip Grand Army events due to Mrs Harrison’s condition.
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Washieton
D.C
Harrison
Executive Mansion
Gardener
White House
Joan Lake
Switch Engine Collision Kills Two in Creve Coeur
A switch engine crashed into an electric car carrying passengers in Creve Coeur on Wednesday morning, killing two people and injuring several others. Authorities describe the incident as either murder or death by own action, with the body of Charles Jones found nearby and a mysterious set of circumstances surrounding the scene.
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Killa
Crevecann
Atincannes
Ind
Charles Jones
Paper company failure blamed on cholera quarantine
The Wilcox paper company, long part of the Wilcox family lineage, failed due to bad accounts and sharply higher manufacturing costs after a rag and bleach quarantine. The embargo restricted rag imports and bleach from Germany, driving rag prices up 100 to 150 percent, nullifying pre Quarantine contracts. A settlement is reportedly being arranged.
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Pariladelphia
Wilcox Paper Company
Germany
Wilcox
Brownsville sinking menace threatens Brownsville homes
In Shenandoah suburb Brownsville residents fear their houses are collapsing into nearby mines as they abandon their dwellings. The slowly sinking area stretches hundreds of yards and could abruptly give way, risking total destruction for families and belongings.
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Brownsville
Shenandoah
Plague Scare and Contagion Rumors Spread
A July bulletin reports a suspected cholera case on Mott Street in the Chinese quarter with autopsy to confirm. 942 passengers remain at Camp Low with one death to date. Tensions rise between Gen Hamilton and Dr Jenkins over the camp death notice and perceived government panic.
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New York
Mott-st
Upe
Joe Wah
Camp Low
Hamilton
Jenkins
New Yon
Health Board
Sandy Hook
Hloboken
Ellis Island
Mary Murphy
Cherry St
Henry Engle
Hamaera
Real Estate Boom Presses Indianapolis Housing Demand
A Sun reporter notes rising demand for tenantable houses and rooms in blocks near business districts as Indianapolis experiences steady growth. Real estate dealers report scarce rentals with modern fittings, higher prices between city and fairgrounds, and a need for more suitable, desirable homes.
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Kett
Indianapolis
Sun
Deacon Pardoned in France for Murder of Paramor
Paris Sept 21 President Carnot officially pardoned Deacon who had been imprisoned for the murder of M Abeille over an affair with Deacons wife. Deacon will be released at once. The case concerned a husband killing a man seen with his wife.
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Paris
Carnot
Deacon
M. Abeille
Abeille
Witfa
Hoosier State Fair Opens With Big Turnout Weather May Boost Attendance
Crowds surged into the fair grounds on Wednesday with attendance matching or exceeding last year as trains brought country patrons. The event runs Thursday with optimism for record crowds if weather holds. Vendors report strong ticket sales, the dairy and women’s buildings showcase displays, and fakirs and exhibits entertain visitors. Supt Yeager brings inmates from the poor farm to the grounds for a special annual feast. A local justice of the peace demonstrates lawwork with few victims, while groceries and household goods displays attract interest. Races resume with 2:20 trot and 2:8 pace for $1,000 each, and newspaper pools provide entertainment at the grandstand.
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Jay
Yeager
Trial Reveals Fatal Knife Threat in Driver Feud
William Edwards, a young colored man, faced a criminal court on assault with intent to kill Edward Cousins after a feud between transfer wagon drivers. Cousins testified Edwards drew a knife and lunged. in self defense he threw a brick and was wounded. Edwards was acquitted on self defense grounds.
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Cousins
Edwards
Wiliam Edwards
Edward Cousins
Firemen Die After Lancaster Train Collision
At about 3 AM near Lancaster Pennsylvania two train sections the Philadelphia express eastbound and the Pacific express westbound collided injuring multiple crew members. Both enginemen were killed one fatally and firemen on both trains fatally hurt with no passengers harmed. The wreck occurred 15 miles from the city when one engineer ran past a switch against orders. Also noted an indictment against Charles F Peck related to labor statistics.
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Syro
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Road
Woman sues Dr Linn for ruin under promise of marriage
Mrs. Mary N. Denniss sues Dr. David A. Linn of Beardstown for 100000 damages alleging a fraudulent engagement and marriage plan. She claims gifts of bonds deeds jewelry and a safe deposit key, with letters urging a life together despite his marriage.
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Circaco
Mary N. Denniss
David A. Linn
Beardstown
Denmiss
Mirs
Denniss
Linn
Ife
Deanest
Donu
Lowerin
Temple of Love
Indead
Tome
Jove
Kisa
Pet
Washington
Burens
Lecter
Tamiga
Ron
Chicago
Bissaa
Peat
Seige
Train Robbers Wreck Car Near Oscage City
A train wreck attributed to robbers near Oscage City kills five and injures twenty five. The smashed cars tumbled down a embankment after fishplates and spikes were removed from rails. Victims include Frank Baxter Kansas City and Blumenthal Mexico Mo guards.
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Torera
Kas
Oscage City
Kansas City
Topeka
Frank Baxter
Express Messenger
Blumenthal
Mexico
James Chaddicks
Firman
Ed. Mayer
J. J4. Johnson
Minneapolis
Stonemasons Strike Over Non union Carpenters at Holliday Building
Walking delegate Barker Bays reports stonemasons on the new Massachusetts Avenue building between Pennsylvania and Delaware streets quit work Wednesday morning. They insist no non union carpenters be employed on the project. The structure is by John Holliday.
Indiana People's Party Meeting Shapes Campaign Strategy
In room 85 of the English Hotel Indiana third party leaders including Templeton Stockwell and Taubeneck gathered to map the campaign. They deny a St Louis interview claiming a sensational plot and criticize former secretary Stoll for fabricating a story about Gresham. Officials say Democrats and Republicans try to disrupt but the party plans to stay middle of the road as Thos Force expected to attend state committee session.
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Otis Lowe
George McDonald
Steel
Powers & Murphy's Ambulance
Edgwood St
Indiana Volunteer Cavalry
Judse Harper’s Court Room
Common Council
Woollen
Sullivan
Pfa Rafert
Michigan
Kregele & Whitsett
F. Ohio St
Louis Schmidlap
McClune, Schmidlap & Co
Bellefontaine St
Schmidlap
Madison
Ind
Circuit Court
Washington St
Board of Public Works
Tndianapolis Light and Power Company
School Board
Indianapolis
Logansport
Chicago Road
Christian-ave
Splann
Kinney
Merchant-noliceman Walker
Meridianst
Joe Kissinger
Kissinger
Brntus
John
Mary Tenderson
David
Anna Graham
Robert
Emma King
Eugene and
Amalia Wulfing
George
Anna Whitlock
Charles
Minnie Stephens
Maurice
Florence Templeton
William
Mrs. Robinson
Mrs.oheatson
Hannah Murphy
Mrs. Jones
Rosamond P. Bailey
Minnie Hubert
Ohiost
Oscar Baur
Virginia Ave
Michel Mackey
Wmaryland St
John W. Downey
Bertha Renyon
Otto R. Lendstaedt
Millie Hartmen
John Marten
Julia M. Brennan
James Cory
Louisa Northway
Earnest Brazden
Narcissa Sugmond
Charles S. Grout
Emma Oran
Indiana
Templeton
L. A. Stockwell
Congress
Johnson
Gibson County
Princeton
N. J. Gozarth
Velparaiso
L. C. Kasten
Fort Wayne
Marion Todd
Tucker
Kansas
N. E. Taubeneck
People's Party
National Committee
St. Louis
SUN
Chicago
Tnter
Ocean
Journal
Taubeneck
Missouri
Chronicle
State Committee
Vincent
People’s Party
Nesple
George Stoll
Tax Sun
Stoll
Greshein
Jie
Judge Gresham
Stull
Gen. Weaver
Thos, Force
Indiana Veterans March at G.A.R. Encampment Review
Indiana veterans led a long march to the reviewing stand with 2000 in line under rain. Capt. Wallace Foster carried a banner urging patriotism in public schools as Indianapolis emerged as likely site for the next encampment.
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Aasuinaton
Indiana
Geo. H. Thomas Post
Walter Q. Gresham
Harrison
Indianapolis
Wasixeron
Albaugh
Opera House
Palmer
Committee On Pensions
Col. Wiesert
Wisconsin
Hurst
Ohio
Col
Lincoln
Union Veterans’ Association
Blind husband sues for divorce amid assault allegations
Frederick Slart a blind man appeared before Judge Buskirk in police court charged with assault and battery against his wife. The case was continued. the wife testified Slart struck her in the eye over a domestic dispute tied to a West Indianapolis store. Slart claimed blindness since January and denied the charges, saying the wife slapped him first. The court released him to attempt reconciliation at home.
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Frederick Slart
Buskirk
Slart
Hart
Mari
Indianapolis
A Democratic Trick Over a National Negro Convention Call
Circulated letter under George E K Taylor claimed to summon African Americans to a September Indianapolis convention to aid rights and attack Judge Lynch. George Knox and Sweeney of the Freeman deny involvement and label the move a Democratic scheme to sway Black voters. The editor warns the proposed gathering will fail.
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South
George K. Taylor
Colored Men’s Protective Association of America
Indianapolis
Friends of Human Liberty
Lynch
George Knox
Sweeney
Freeman
New Colored Men’s Association
Knox
George EK. Taylor
National Colored Men’s Association of America
Democratic Party
United States
Boudimons
George E. Taylor
National Protective Association
Rockaway Fire Ravaged Seaside Town and Museum
The September 21 blaze left tight blocks in ruins at Rockaway center. Mrs Delia Philips reportedly the sole known resident affected as the seaside museum suffered four major losses. Estimated damage rises to $209000 with several structures destroyed by morning.
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Rockaway Breca
L. L
Delia Philips
Man Dies in Dye Vat Accident at Indiana Factory
Paul Kabosh, 30, formerly from Buffalo and now lodging in Wanssa, Indiana, died after falling head first into a boiling dye vat at a local factory. He endured four hours of agony before death. His wife and child reside in Russia. The incident occurred September 2 in a hot process area, with authorities reporting the gruesome death.
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Wanssa
Ind
Paul Kabosh
Buffalo
Russia
Ladies Committee Formed to Promote Belgium at World Fair
A committee of ladies under royal patronage has been formed here to encourage Belgium's participation in the world's fair. The group operates with the queen and the countess of Flarders backing the effort.
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Assurat
Brus Ens
Countess of Flarders
Belgium
Indiana Weather Forecast For Sept 21 22 1892
For the 36 hours ending 8 p m Sept 22 1892 local rains expected Wednesday afternoon or at night with warmer temperatures.Thursday looks fair.
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Indiana
Classes Open Sept 26 at 427 Ny Tennessee Street
Buss Merrill offers literature and history classes starting September 26 at 427 Ny Tennessee Street. Dr Balkin advertises cancer cures without knife or danger.
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Wm. L. Elders
Buss Merrill
Tennessee-st
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