Indiana State Fair Dirt and Dazzle Mirror Gobles Weather Exhibit
Slush and mud marked opening days at the Indiana State Fair as Goble vanished to stage a weather show. Crowds poured in Friday while band leader Albert Cook and Greenwood ladies drew praise. Poultry, incubators, and odd curiosities drew attention, a purse was found not stolen, and the fair ends Saturday night with exhibitors packing up for next year.
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Boekipplog
Eorses
Altho
Mr. Goble
Indianapolis
Albert Cook
Laporte
Kennery
Kentucky
Young
America
Committee On Award
Kentucky Ave Ealoon Fight Ends With Assault On Andy
At Maryland street near the Board of Trade on Friday noon Billy Wilds Andrew Thomas and others fought after a prior moonlit bout in a Kentucky avenue saloon. A brick struck Andrew Thomas, he fell unconscious on the sidewalk and was taken to a boarding house. Whids fled. police were absent. Separately Andrew Thomas was caught in a separate street brawl by Officer Klingen smith and jailed for assault and battery with intent to kill after a knife wound to his opponent.
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Billy Wilds
Andrew Thomas
Maryland St
Board of Trade
Kentucky Ave
Hese Pars
Billy
Andy
Hastile
Klingensmith
Thomas
Asaault
Thrush
Butch
Graarst
Rotten to the Core in Cincinnati Vote Purchase Case
A sensational suit filed Friday charges W N Forbes received money to pay council members for votes on an ordinance. Plaintiff Andrew Noonert claims Forbes owes him 2100. The petition claims widespread venality with bribes ranging from 25 to 160 dollars per vote. A separate domestic incident notes a family quarrel ending with a head wound and a doctor called.
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Cincinna?y
W. N. Forbes
Andrew Noonert
Forbes
Viaduct Question Tackled by Railway Leaders
Friday a special meeting of the Union railway company considered the viaduct matter. General Miller of the Pennsylvania road Vice-President McKean of the Vandalite and Assistant-to-the-president Ramsey of the Big Four attended. They will present their side to the council Monday evening.
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Eapt. Miller
Pennsylvania Road
McKean
Vandalite
Ramsey
Big Four
Fiiday
Union Railway Company
Lawsuit Joined Against Street Railway After Injury Claim
A second suit is filed against the street railway company. Wm. H. Perkins seeks 10,000 damages alleging an assault by an electric car collision on Sept. 41 and being struck on the head with a billy, causing injuries.
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Street Railway Company
Wm. H. Perkins
Lili Nosset
Billy
Baseball Mask Fight Leads to Fine in Justice Court
Harry Newby and Fred Lyons faced Justice Habich on charges of assault and battery after Lyons struck Newby with a baseball mask. Lyons was fined $11.40 for the incident.
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Harry Newby
Fred Lyons
Habich
Lyons
Newby
Indiana Forecast For 21 Hours Ending Sept 27 1890
Cooler, cloudy weather predicted for Indianapolis and vicinity for the next 21 hours ending 5 a m September 27 1890. Temperatures are expected to drop with overcast skies and light winds.
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Indiana
Conference approves tariff bill to take effect Oct 6
The conference committee agrees the tariff bill will go into effect October 6. The Oct 6 start date follows extensive debate over the measure as lawmakers finalize timing and practical implications.
Rinteer Amusements: Potato Party Becomes Winter Pastime
A potato party emerged as a winter pastime with participants racing to pick up a line of potatoes using three teaspoons. Buckboard trips to country homes for six o'clock dinners and guests at country residences will be common features of the winter in many cities.
Indiana City Ledger Reports Growth and Court Actions
Gov Hovey appoints R C Wilkin son as commissary-general for Indiana region. City population rises with 41 deaths and 40 births. Wm Hammons seeks divorce from Sarah over cruelty and alleged misconduct. Afro American state league plans meeting inCriminal Court room Friday. Emma Kielburg gains custody after bonds to Heinrich Kielburg are fractured by Judge Howe. Ella Lappin awarded the Demorest medal for prohibition declamations in Shelbyville. Henry Crow released from Michigan City pen under the poor convict act after nine months. Indiana livestock commission notes healthy cattle. Tom Newkirk promotes state fair candidacy if next assembly is democratic. Tipton man seeks to see state fair elephant. meets mysterious young man and loses gold watch. Richard Nugent residence burns, water scarce. losses under $1500. War legislature survivors meet at Grand hotel. Cravens presides. Stotenberg delivers annual address. Cravens and Crump elected. Balloonist Borchers recovering. risk of spinal issues. Otto Willman to ascend in Borchers’ stead in upcoming events.
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Howe
Ella Lappin
Miss Lappin
Shelbyville
Henry Crow
Orange County
Michigan City
Indiana Livestock Commission
Knowles
Kain
Sherman House
Tom Newkirk
House of Representatives
Wm. Hammerly
Tipton
Hammerly
Richard Nugent
Hillsideay
Grand Hotel
Cravens
D. H. Stotenberg
New Albany
Iowa
Kentucky
Tennessee
Otto Willman
Little Indian
Borcher
Superior Decorations by Master Decorator at Horticultural Hall
Interior decorations of Horticultural hall were elegant and designed by master decorator Mr. C. J. Truemper, proprietor of a leading tent factory located at 330 335 S East St.
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Horticultural Hall
C. J. Truemper
East-st
Ta Son’s Business Cards Ad Supports Small Lineups
An advertisement under Business Cards in Ta Son’s popular liners urges readers to consider small ads. It notes the ad won’t make a fortune but will help, inviting use of the space.
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Ta Son
England Trade Shift and London Life Observations
Consul general in London notes rising American exports to England despite restrictive British cattle laws. He discusses McKinney bill effects, English loyalty to the crown, and the prince of Wales. He describes costs, housing, transport, and pavement techs in London, plus undergound and tram systems and street conditions. Sports results from Toledo and other urban notes close the column.
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England
New
Sun
France
Germany
Jfa
Birmingham
Sheffield
South America
Prince of Wales
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Nvirg
London
New York
Norway
Fixing Up The Repaira In The White House Rooms
Washington Sept 25 A flurry of decorative work transforms the White House with new papering gilding and damask patterns in the president and Mrs Dim mick s rooms. The dining room grandly redecorated the ceiling features a blue clouded soffit and a border with US arms while scaffolding fills the rooms delaying completion into next month Mrs Harricon selects hangings and improvements.
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White House
Washington
Dr. Scott
United States
Quiet county politics as election law shifts campaign tone
The county race shows a quiet campaign with candidates handshaking and citing the new election law to voters. Sheriff King refuses inspector duties over an oath issue while a candidate distributes cigars and cards. observers predict a mixed GOP Democratic result amid mutual confidence and strategic fatigue.
Amusements at Grand and Park crowd Thursday night
The Grand theater audience and Park crowd were packed as crowds flocked to see Ole Olsen and hear Strauss at Tomlinson hall. An expert notes a spelling error in Olsen’s name and presents samples of his Swedish dialect. New rockers debut at Elder’s as well.
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Grand
Tomlinson Hall
Strauss
Gus Kleege
Ole Olsen
Speli
Olsen
SUN
Olson
Dan
Prominent Indy Figures Weigh Washington Life and Beloved Plates
A Chicago Herald note chats about Congressman Wiley of Buffalo declining renomination after marrying Indianapolis’ Virginia Cooper. Mrs Wiley’s blunt views on Washington life spark his retirement, while mentions of Myra Harrison’s return fuel interest in presidential plate legends. References to Mrs Hendricks, Gov Hill, and Indiana ties cap the column with local pride in notable residents and their political circles.
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Washington
Chicago Herald
Indianapolis
Wiley
Virginia Cooper
Buffalo
Congressman Wiley
Sol
Apples Arrive in Bulk From Nova Scotia and New York
The week brings 1000 barrels of apples from Nova Scotia the first ever sold here. The Nova Scotia crop is merging and the province may ship half a million barrels this year. London prices reach 20 dollars per barrel with crackers at wholesale around 9 cents.
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Nova Scotia
New York
Canada
London
Tragic Philadelphia death by own hand of grieving baker
John New, a Philadelphia baker, killed himself after his wife died from consumption. Distraught over her illness, he had just moved into the bakery and dwelling he recently purchased. He opened the ice box containing his wife's body, placed her wedding ring on his finger, and fired a pistol, killing himself as shocked inmates discovered him. The sister and an aging father faced acute distress from the tragedy.
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Philadelphia
John New
New
Naw
Smith & Wesson
Thoreday
Burglars Strike Gosnung During County Fair Night
An armed burglary gang, tied to the county fair, raided Gosnung and nearby farms Thursday night. They stole a hotel cash register with a large sum, valuables from A Defrees grocery, Rafe and Jenaar drug store, and other mercantile properties, all under the gaze of three night policemen. During the day the same gang searched farmhouses within five miles, taking cash and merchandise and damaging what they could not carry.
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Gosnung
Ind
Hanla
Haseali
A. Defrees
Rafe & Jenaar
Came
Deried Br Holtman Statement on Dillon Case
Deried Br Holtman reports complaints by Dillon allies over grand jury handling in the Dillon murder case. Holtman says a material witness was summoned and lists duties for the grand jury clerk to issue subpoenas. The piece notes the grand jury will reconvene October 6.
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Br. Holtman
Dillon
Andy Dillon
Haughville
John Holtzman
Hottzman
Socialist William Emperor Prediction Backed By Three Months
Herr Sonneberg forecasted that Emperor William would become a socialist one day and received a three month sentence for the remark. Ex Governor Hayes told a Cincinnati prison Congress that haste for wealth and power fuels many crimes. A Springfield and Boston county seat war left two dead as Boston defended itself. George Clotz and Mrs. Crook, both with long lives, wed after 3d years of bereavement. Michael Fitzgerald in St Joseph hurts his leg after pruning corn with a sharp tool. Crown police clashed with Irish crowd at the OBrien Dillon hearing in Tipperary. Tim Harrington MP injured, John Morley escaped harm. Michael Davitt claims explosive plots tied to British government in London Labor World. An assassination attempt on Diaz on Sept 11 failed as guards captured fifteen attackers.
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Sonneberg
William
BR. B. Hayes
Congress
Cincinnati
Springfield
Boston
George Clotz
Buffalo
Crook
Galena
Michael Davitt
London
Reddim
McDarmott
Parnell
Mexico
Diaz
English government moves to crush Irish opposition
London sept 26 reports the Salisbury government plans severe measures for Ireland. Arrests by scores are expected as the government aims to suppress all opposition. The action is described as a decisive step to quell Irish dissent.
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London
Ireland
Firefight on Washington Street Delights Fair Crowd
At noon Friday a fire alarm from near the round house triggered a race between two fire apparatus as Washington Street thick with fair visitors swelled. The chemical wagon and hose wagon sped from Pennsylvania to Illinois and Tennessee streets with cheering crowds, ending with the hose wagon leading. The blaze in a small carpenter shop near the round house caused about $10 in damage.
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Washington St
Hosn
Thad
Round House
Chemical
Pennsylvania
S. Tilinorest
Hors
Cice
Hosa
Illinois
Tennessee-st
Starch eating girl dies after camel brand intake
Maggie Fulmer, 14, of Leamington, reportedly ate starch for complexion. She ingested unknown quantity, fell ill, was cared for by Dr. Jack and others, and died after a period of semi-consciousness. The bridegroom story in Keokuk ends with a man’s sudden nonappearance at the wedding feast.
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Cincinnati
Haquirer
Ottawa
Maggie Fulmer
Joseph Ley
Leamington
Watson Sues CitizEn’s Malle for Pole Injury
Chauncey BR Watson sues the Citi zen's male company in superior court for 2500 dollars damages after being banged by a Clinotest electric railway pole near Second Street in April, an injury that laid him up for three weeks.
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Weadiy
Chauncey BR. Watson
Superior Court
Second St
Washington Waifs and Capitol Inquiries
The house approved land forfeiture legislation while a Senate testy scene paused the Kennedy debate and Wheat contract allegations stirred calls for investigation. Enloe secured a resolution to probe House postmaster Wheat amid charges of dishonesty. A humorous Allen quip followed Reed’s retort as adjournment loomed. Also a storefront prompt urges buying orange at Frankham’s 62 East Ash Street.
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House
Raum
Goen
Clarkeon
Congress
Benate
Enloe
Representative Allen
Kennedy
Senate
Allen
Reed
Read
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Precent Ia
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Park
Ole Oleson
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Biles Keeley
Harrison
Myra
Grant
Ita
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Magico
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Sarah F. Keeley
Woman’s Reformatory
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Hill
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Handricks
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Greydon
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