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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1895
Page
1
Rumors sweep through city politics as a Wednesday night caucus hints at replacing Miss Eliza G. Brown ing with a man for city librarian. Probers argue a woman cannot win in a district heavy with Black voters, while a Sun reporter questions candidacy amid party faction tensions.
Maprio April 4. Gen Martinez de Campos began trip to Cuba Wednesday night. Chamber of deputies approves reform penal code for Cuban charges aimed at punishing rebellion promoters and separatists.
Washington dispatch says the firing on the steamer Ethelride, British-flag, may embroil Spain with Great Britain. Analysts here see potential for a diplomatic row as the incident unfolds.
April 4 reports a citywide push as the physician Crowne warns of a looming smallpox outbreak. The ad campaign urges residents to be vaccinated to curb the epidemic风险 and protect public health.
Constable Whitesell and Detective Fultz pursue Fred Lewis a young colored man charged by Lulu Carpenter. After dashing from Huders drug store to the street he sheds clothing and is chased by a mob with Sergeant Laporte aiding by horse and buggy, cornered near Helwig's chair factory and jailed by Squire Habich.
At Thursday morning’s Board of Safety meeting Davis street from Locke to Wilson was declared vacant due to washout by Fall Creek. It will revert to abutting property owners. First street will extend from Patterson Ritchey line to Locke parallel to Davis. Contractor Kennington faces reprimand over poor Madison Avenue repairs. he must fix or bondsmen will be contacted. City engineer to draft papers for cementing the Hudson Street west sidewalk from Vermont to the first alley north. Beville’s offer to sell board lots on E Washington at 900 dollars was accepted for an engine house site. Three petitions dated Oct 20 1891 April 4 1892 and March 25 1895 for grading and gravelling Twelfth Street from Mavidian to Talnott avenues were filed and granted.
An attempted vault explosion at the county treasurer's office in Engria was discovered after a fuse was found in the door and a dozen horse blankets covered the entrance. A full set of tools suggested professional work. The vault contained 1700 dollars and a glycerine plugged door may ignite. sheriff seeks expert to open the vault safely.
London report notes the Countess Russell seeks restitution of conjugal rights. Sir Henry James, acting for Earl Russell, argued the petition lacks bona fide merit and that the countess aims to obtain money. He claims the motive is financial rather than marital.
Charles Denby Jr secretary of the U S legation in China arrives in New York with his bride. He believes the ongoing war will prove a blessing to China as it spurs industrial change because the people have nowhere to invest their money and bury it.
Twiname & Co. sue the school board for 800 alleging due payment on building No 29 Conscience. Charlie Martindale counters that the suit is baseless and notes extra expenses arose from larger foundations than the plans required. The building was tied to a recent school board investigation.
Orie Dolan of 254 W Pearl St and Ed Hinkle a peddler entered Graham's restaurant at 185 W Washington St Wednesday night. A brief melee erupted with an unknown man, Dolan was severely cut in the side and taken home. The unknown assailant fled and police are seeking a lead.
The criminal court weighs accusations by Hattie Lewis against Augusta Hardin. Lewis claims Hardin, the father of her child, attempted to assault her and shot at her as she escaped. He faces charges of assault and battery with intent to kill.
Five masked men robbed passengers on a Rock Island train near Curcaco Oklahoma territory, firing at the baggage master. They obtained about $300 from passengers as officials confirmed no money was taken from the express car and a preliminary report claimed a wreck.
David C. Bryan remains jailed as Chicago seeks his extradition on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. A forged document claimed a Shelby county arrest for carrying concealed weapons to block the requisition. Judges Harvey and Brown heard arguments as prosecutors alleged fraud in the Shelby county arrest. Bryan had visited Shelbyville last Saturday and a pistol was seen in his pocket. If the fraud element had not been raised, Judge Brown would have released him.
Congressman Bynum arrived home Thursday afternoon looking well though dusty and tired. After dining at the Grand hotel he mysteriously disappeared and was thought to have gone to his old law office on Washington Street. Inquiry there failed to reveal his whereabouts.
Town life items include postal totals, streetcar plans, a lecture by Miss McComb, and a range of local incidents. notes mention a fence arrest near lootings, fines for cork elixir drinking, a jail sentence and later remission, a missing husband case, multiple minor injuries, a marriage lineup, and a prize contest with a baking powder award in San Francisco.
In Cotpwatter Mississippi, April 4, Mary Rouse and Tom Jones had lived together nearby. When Tom asked for coffee Mary claimed it would injure him. They argued, and she struck him on the head with a skillet, killing him on the spot.
Oscar Wilde entered the London court blithe but grew temperate under pitiless cross examination by Queensberry's lawyer. A letter from the marquis to his son Alfred was read, urging him to cease disgracing the family, prompting a witty retort. Wilde left when Carson denounced the writer to the jury.
In Sarina Col April 4 two men arrested for the March 29 express office robbery at Arroyo Grand. They were found in a boxcar and resisted. one man was wounded and died three hours later. Reported name Henry Bishop of Cincinnati.
At Jeffersonville during a cyclone on Tuesday the negro Baptist church was wrecked while school was in session. The teacher and 40 children were buried in the debris but all were taken out alive. Eighteen children suffered serious injuries with no deaths reported.
A spark from a gas jet at the Puritan coffee booth in Tomlinson hall started a small blaze during the Pure Food Exposition. Exhibitors quickly extinguished the fire. damage estimated at about 75 dollars as flames singed coffee grains and nearby items. In a separate suit, Clara Schelska sues Wm. Barnes and Geo. Sullivan over a Jackson park home sale said to include 600 locust trees, seeking rescission and 2000 dollars damages.
Gene Harris superintendent Powell's right hand bower faces Charles W. Williams piano thief as plaintiff in a partially heard case. Williams sues Harris for the phonograph and damages. Harris proposed delivery and one cent damages plus costs, Williams refused.
Jeff Hunter, a boy from 90 Douglass Street, found a severed human arm with hand while playing near White River by Michigan Street on Wednesday afternoon. He alerted police immediately at the station.
Paris reports Thomas O'Brien, the man who shot Waddell on March 27, admits he is the banco steerer arrested in London almost three years ago on U S requisition papers, extradited and then escaped.
PEEKSKILL New York April 4 Pete and Lew Moshier brothers known as notorious characters were arraigned and held for trial for assaulting Rev Father Thos J Kincaid chaplain of the Franciscan convent in this village.
ColumsBus April 4 The Ohio miners have decided to provide financial help to the Pittsburg strikers but will not join the strike themselves.
The Bishop Hil Bishop Chatard is ill at the diocesan mansion on Meridian Street. He has felt unwell for several days and refused visitors on Thursday.
Albany April 4 O Grady of Monroe county introduced into the assembly by unanimous consent the Lexow police bills, signaling a push for reform in law enforcement oversight. The move reflects ongoing pressure from reformers to scrutinize police practices and corruption.
A carload of provisions was shipped from Springfield Illinois on Thursday to aid sufferers of destitution in County Galway Ireland.
London April 4. The steamer Norman nia arrived with the crew rescued from the British ship Arno which had been abandoned at sea. The rescued sailors reported a perilous voyage and credited the Norman ia with timely aid.
Harry Hathaway, 18, testified in the Patton v Spades suit, recalling meeting Grace Patton in a Michigan Road lumber yard in 1803, and described family background and alleged connections. Cross examination revealed family ties and questions about his mother Nellie Hathaway, while other witnesses labeled Grace as a naughty girl amid saloon sightings and prior statements.
Posen Braca Florida April 4 report that the sloop Crusoe has been wrecked is unfounded. Office desks of all kinds at William L. Elders.
Harvey 13 Shively assumed command at E Market St headquarters and will appoint committees only after they accept. A protest against Langsdale was filed with the appointing board. Grit and opposition from G A R influence are shaping efforts to secure a Regency, while Gov Matthews may argue the act is unconstitutional delaying action for years.
Mrs W H Deacon wife of Sentinel ad manager was found dying at 172 E North St with a bottle of chloroform nearby. She had suffered days of pain and used opiates before an apparent accidental overdose. Husband found her Wednesday evening. Dr Stuckey pronounced life extinct. Remains to be buried in West Newton, Howard County, on Friday.
The jury, after several days, found Edward Lindley guilty of forgery and conspiracy and sentenced him to $100 and one year in jail, but the statute requires at least two years. Judge Taylor sent them back for correction, and after two rounds the verdict remained unchanged. They reappeared repeatedly and remained in session around 11 o clock.
Oaklandon schoolmaster Carl Vallandingham sues Clem Trimble claiming public insult on March 20. He alleges Trimble called him a disgrace to the community and said he borrows without repaying. Vallandingham seeks 5000 dollars in damages.
Wm. Lalls, condemned killer, faced the electric chair in Augtry New York on Thursday afternoon. He trembled markedly as he sat down to die, ending the long murder case with his execution.
Between March 10 and 28 in Podolia province there were 11 cholera cases and six deaths.
Weather outlook for Indiana covers the 36 hours ending 8 p m on April 5. Warmer conditions prevail with fair skies and continued pleasant weather through Thursday night and Friday.
Leaky cisterns are repaired and cemented at low prices. Pumps offered at discounted rates. Contact I. Butts at 138 Indiana Avenue for service and pricing. Also mentions Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder with a Fair Highest Medal and Diploma claim.
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