06 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
1
Washington reports recall of Dr W A Cowan and Mrs Miller as witnesses in the Pollard Breckinridge case with testimonies about Pollard's past, Breckinridge's letters, and Miss Pollard's residence. Witnesses describe alleged improprieties and social circles, court adjourns after key testimonies.
Alfred We' Oro world pool champion with manager Myron N. Eggleston prepares for Cleveland engagements April 10 to 14 with Clearwater. He plans New York and Indianapolis exhibitions. calls Wizard Schaffer peerless. In Millwaukee Henry M. Payne, NP receiver, survived indigestion after strawberries and market news.
A tall dark woman, acting strangely around the county treasurer's office, demanded money but gave no amount. She resisted authorities, clung to chairs and desk gratings, and was detained as insane after a tense struggle. She is believed to be about 10 years old.
Senator Morena proposes a reorganization of the state department to remove foreign service from politics. The plan creates a professional qualifying exam with a board including the education commissioner and university professors. Access to service requires exam passage and includes language, history, law, economics, geography, math, and languages. Some high officials would be exempt.
The health board doctor stresses that the examining board should control the new exam. He notes the first test was fair but led to a dispute between medical colleges and officials. A student claimant says mandamus will start in circuit court to challenge civil service rules, with Judge Liliott representing the students.
A Pennsylvania freight wreck west of Richmond Indiana on Friday morning destroyed five streetcar laden cars due to a broken axle. Brakeman Johnson suffered serious injuries and was taken to Mt. Vernon hospital. The Panhandle passenger train rerouted via Kokomo, delaying service. a woman was killed between Elwood and Kokomo. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertisements appear at the end.
Judge Stubbs grew indignant and ordered witnesses out of the room in the Beatty saloon case. Beatty, president of the liquor league, and bartender Hose were charged with selling liquor on Sunday but were discharged after witnesses testified they saw no violation. Witnesses claimed to enter via a tramp, and one witness noted a temperance lecturer background.
In circuit court Friday afternoon the Citizens' street railway case began to test city takeover of streets. John SM Butler Ford Winter ex-Attorney Gen Miller and City Attorney Scott led the defense and plaintiffs as the motion sought removal to federal court. A flurry of law books filled the room as counsel debated the move.
A man named James Smith fatally shot Louise Brown and Jim Crown and seriously wounded Sarah Haney at Cauley. Smith aimed at Haney and fled the scene. In a separate matter, county issues involve a courthouse yard bid, repairs at the poor farm, and a parole case for Geo Schlick, with the governor granting parole for Schlick after a prison sentence.
In Anderson Indiana on April 6, Melvin Vineyard wife of a prominent farmer was struck and killed by a Louisville train on the Panhandle road near the city. The train was traveling at 50 miles per hour.
Luxtineton Ky April 6 Rev 1 1 Southgate has served notice on Charles C Moore noted infidel editor of the Blue Grass Blade that a suit will be filed Saturday in circuit court for blasphemy.
Frisco's university club hosted a Thursday night banquet honoring ex President Harrison Whitelaw Heid and others. Gen Lew Wallace and party en route to Shiloh battlefield banqueted at Johnsonville Tennessee Thursday. A bank robbery at Eldorado Ka a netted 15000 by a thief who knew the safe combination. Rev J A Walter, spiritual adviser to Mrs Surratt before her execution, has died in Washington. Oklahoma war on the Washita river reports 14 soldiers and 25 Indians killed or wounded.
The Montgomery Advertiser notes Simmions Liver Regulator has earned its reputation solely on extraordinary merits as a medicine for the liver stomach and kidneys.
A derailment on the Lehigh Valley line between Batavia and Upton caused seven men to be thrown from an engine. Engineer J. L. Ning of Manchester was killed instantly while John M. Rooney of the same village died from severe injuries. Two other men from Valendonis were badly hurt. The wreck sent the engine crashing into a ditch and sparked a broader report of local misfortunes and officials’ actions in Batavia and surrounding towns.
H L Rittar outlined a campaign to purify politics by mobilizing young men to assert citizen rights and push aside ward heelers. Meetings in the city and county feature speakers including Mayor Jegny and others to encourage nominating good men while avoiding church political bias. Judge Brown faced a sidewalk case as city argues state law limits municipal prosecutions and potential damages.
Report from Connellavilla April 6 notes widespread belief that the strike in the Connellavilla coke region is broken with no expected trouble Friday. Strikers dispute the claim saying leaders report workers are recovering from arrests of officers and 100 Dawson rioters, planning a renewed, stronger strike once fear subsides.
Newport Ark April 6 three men Thomas Fredy James L Wyrick and John F Hill were hanged Friday morning for murder and train robbery. A large crowd witnessed the execution at Oliphant on the Iron Mountain road near Newport the night of November 3.
Coroner’s jury in Damaxetron returns verdicts naming Lendon for killing Norment Cox in Pepper case Redmond killed Pepper. Military court to Gov Tillman for concurrence. Governor orders troops removed from the city bringing quiet. Austin quarantine proclamation May 1 south of 25° north latitude. Fruit-ship vessels must comply.
Two well known local youths planned a private boxing grudge match after a quarrel over a billiard game. Police interference and fear of arrest halted the confrontation twice, leaving the plan unresolved and prompting talk of a clandestine meeting elsewhere with witnesses present.
The board of works on Friday sent a sharp letter to Street Commissioner Fisher demanding immediate cleaning and repair of all streets. It criticized partial scraping and inadequate graveling as ineffective. The board also adopted resolutions to pave Clifford Ave from Bellingtone to Pecumseh with asphalt.
April reports note Admiral Mello arriving from Paranegug to command a rebel squadron at the port. The fleet includes warships Ne publice Aquidaban Uruano Lsperante Seteor plus torpedo boats and steam transports with about 4000 fighters. They sailed Friday to meet Heixoto and engage his fleet.
The comedy drama Rube Stacy by Frank Jubmount with sensational features opens at Park Theatre this afternoon in New England settings. Grand Theatre hosts magician Kerrmann beginning Friday with continuous shows through Saturday featuring new tricks dances and illusions along with a swing finale. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised in ads appears in drugstore copy.
About 200 carpenters returned to work for contractors who signed the scale. Some 15 bosses accepted the 30 cent schedule, with committees urging others outside the Builders' exchange to accept terms. The union plans to prolong the strike through the summer, hiring nonunion men as contractors follow suit. Funds from the international union will finance the strike, while local resources cover petty expenses.
Local politicians in Browning-Shiel factions exchange accusatory claims of underhand wire pulsing for Smith Schmidt. Chair Moores defends neutrality while implying past opposition to Browning. Republican county convention tally sheets described as novel and rapid to announce results. County race narrows to Jim Green and B F Oborn with Green leading. Burglars loot drug store hardware and groceries, cash missing, no clues.
Slightly warmer and fair conditions expected. Weather outlook covers Friday night and Saturday with calmer skies and light winds, no precipitation expected during the period.
Col Bill Hicklin praises President Trusler while Dore Johnson mocks tax dodgers and Broad Ripple schemers. Attorney Spaan travels far to hear a tale. Col Holloway recalls TRUSLY exploits anxor. Judge Cox touts plain talk on a fish law violator. Chief clerk Fuller discusses asphalt. Judge Bartholomew, Judge Starper, and others share sharp opinions on politics and law. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Lemon Tonic ads close the snippet.
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