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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1893

Page

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Murderous attack on druggist ends in death near Mississippi

Charles Eyster owner of a drug store at Mississippi and Third streets was shot Friday night by two unknown youths who demanded exchange and fled. Eyster died before police reached him as Parker and McAfee were arrested later that day and identified by witnesses, with officers describing a violent, deadly assault tied to rival behavior and threats.

Charles KE. Eyster Mississippi and Third Sts Hal Micn Boon Foster Mr. Eyster Sam Carter Ward Cadi Virey Comperor Mississippi Eyster Game Galoon Tobin LaPorte Hart John Parker Ed. McAfee Thornton and McGuff Chas. Eyster N. Mississippist Parker McAfee Sun Goth House of Myster Eyater Colbert Splann

Grave Charge Against Henry Poulter in Assault Case

Henry H. Poulter a groceryman at 8 W Meryland sr was charged with criminal assault on 16 year old Mies da Fegely employed as waiter at his boarding house. The 66 year old man faced a continued hearing until next Wednesday as the young woman and her parents on Douglass street live nearby. Read all the advertisements of s ring one and then take Ayer s Sarsaparilla Caramel Day at Burnham s Saturday April 15 43 Only 30c a pound.

Henry H. Poulter W. Meryland Sr Mies [da Douglass-st S Ring One Ayer Brown Dastic Young Will Andrew Anlen Reform School Matthews John 8. McFee John Grace M Brenneke Tomlinson Hall David Hanna Margaret Dobbdies Eleanor McCord James House Anna James Waughville Bartholomew Mason New Jersey Secretary of State Indiana Naturel and Luminating Gas Company John R. Pierson Robert Patterson Patterson North Pole Col. Lilly Friday T. R. Brady J.H. Emmet Post Wabash Ind Indianapolis Misa Norma Hollweg N. Meridianst A. B Luie Littrell August Minnie Wernar Charley Carolina Schmidt George Blaggie Copeland Louis Rachael Hyman Joseph Elizabeth Zeisa Oscar Alice Martin Thomas Nora White Charles Mrs. Stewart Dr Earis Elijah Reddick Infant Keeler Edward Price Alfred Hellman William Englert Mina Schmidt Edward French Mollie Compton

Nominations to Senate and Saturday Postmaster Appointments

The president sent nominations to the senate on Saturday including Wm. L. Kee to be principal clerk on private lands claims in the General Land Office, Hewson F. Lason to be marshal for the district of Ola ates, John Lt. Wise to be collector of customs for the district of San Francisco, and Jay Perry and Alex C. Smith as assistant surgeons in the marine hospital service. Saturday 145 fourth class postmasters were appointed to fill vacancies by resignations deaths and removals. A Senate inquiry into Senator Roach proceeded with a committee ready to adjourn.

Washatox Senate Wm. L. Kee West Virginia Hewson FE. Lason Delaware District of Ola Ates John Lt. Wise California District of San Francisco Jay. Perry North Carolina Alex. C. Smith New York Marine Hospital Service Washington Hill New York State Efe Tllorn Mill Post Office Department Bissell

Patrick Kelly’s Fall From Police Honor Ends In Bar Scene

A chaotic Friday evening ends with Patrick Kelly, once on the force, stepping into the James house bar where a dispute over drinks led to a confrontation. He flashed his badge, claimed authority, and a bartender demanded pay. Police Capt. Quigley and Sgt. Kurtz halted the scene as Kelly drew his revolver. He was taken to headquarters, his badge removed, and his resignation soon followed.

Patrick Patrick Kelly Kelly James House Pat Quigley Kurtz Police

Desperate Riot Involving Weavers And Police Clash

A violent Friday night riot at Julinont mill pits strikers against gendarmes with women urging combat. Clubs and rocks used. several hurt, a woman killed and three badly wounded found on the battlefield. Similar violence continues Saturday as workers clash with nonstrikers, police routed, two captains badly wounded.

Julinont Eenmdarmas Riviera

Duke of Sutherland Seeks Writ Against Dowager Duchess

In London on April 15 the Sutherland will contest hearing revealed a sensational charge. The second duke alleges the dowager duchess inserted in the will a suspected clause under court order. The duchess was given until next Tuesday to reply to the writ of attachment petition.

Duke of Sutherland London Sutherland

Kentucky Feud Hearing Postponed in Oliver Case

The hearing of the state against men charged with the Abbie Oliver murder and Taylor Oliver shooting near Morganfield Kentucky was postponed until next Saturday due to Mr. Oliver’s absence. He is improving but still in danger. Municipal Reform League met Friday night discussing the street railway franchise and municipal ownership implications.

Oliver Fivansvillle Ind Abbie Oliver Taylor Oliver Morganfield Pmunicipal Reform Municipal Reform League Streat Cxy Board of Public Works Otto Stechhan Gen. Coburn Vincent

A Clash of Courts in Onvilian v L E and W railroad

In a pivotal case John W. Onvilian sues the L E W railroad over injuries, prompting a disputed removal attempt to federal court. Attorney Hooker, Booker, Miller, and Winter argue over jurisdiction rules as Judge Bartholomew weighs whether bond and record comply, risking a historic clash of courts.

Hooker Bartholomew John W. Onvilian Tullism Weenduret Stave Besan Euit Emages W. V. Rucker Tap Biller Jfessis Weller Tilam Cockrum Sackedorn Tegel Tatent U. S Locker Ite Conrtesa Miller Mir. Booker Miller Torthwith Supreme Winter

Despondent Yecker Seeks Wife Forgiveness in Indy

Theodore Decker, hotel proprietor of Charlottsville Ind, travels to Indianapolis in search of his wife. He produced photos of her and recounted a winter of euchre games with Stuisy the blacksmith and Staley and Mira. Decker says they left Charlottville Thursday night and has offered forgiveness if she returns, though no word yet.

Theodore Decker Charlottsvills Ind Helpmeest Decker Stuisy Decker Cays Staley Mira Charlottville Indianapolis

Snow Storm Paralyzes Northwestern Ohio Towns

A blinding snow storm swept across Cleveland and northwestern Ohio on Saturday morning, six inches deep in Cleveland with traffic impeded. Snow also fell in Burrano and Lockport, reaching six to seven inches, turning to slush in low areas. In a separate note, Claude F Wright arrived as an agent for Madame Blavatsky’s theosophical society. he plans to organize a local branch and lecture Monday at the Denison house. Guerneagrey hosted a high school oratorical contest Friday night with Maud Huret winning first and Marie Lynch second.

Cleveland Ohio Burrano Lockport Denison House Guerneagrey Ind Opera House Misa Maud Huret Marie Lynch

Man Drops Dead At Broad Street Station

Thomas H. Dudley former consul to Liverpool collapsed and died at Broad Street Station in Campin New Jersey on a Saturday morning. Local authorities opened an inquiry into the sudden death as bystanders recalled no prior illness.

Campin N.J Thomas H. Dudley Consur Liverpool Broadst Fornacipate Andy Morag

A Deadly Drug Mystery Castletown Death Case

Erie coroner investigates the sudden death of Mrs. Mary Evans a 45 year old widow in Castletown After an evening alone with her younger son a dose of medicine containing digitatis led to her death Police and coroner weigh suicide against accidental poisoning as further inquiry continues involving her two sons and neighbors.

Erie Castletown Beckwen Mary Evans Castleton Sie Wie Nirg Byang Pacon Vuraner Beck Jirs. Livans Nayad Y Sibie W

Obedient Public Men Of The Indianapolis Court House

A portrait of courthouse staff in Indianapolis. Deputy clerks Henry Bals and Lee Daniels are praised for integrity and courtesy while others like Deauless and Harry Springsteen are noted for roles and ambitions. The piece names clerks across rooms and describes duties and daily courthouse life.

Indianapolis Court House Iartanes Wilson Henry Bals Balas Ife Lee Daniels Deauless Ile Harry Springsteen Springsteen Lie Jeorge Busiirk Ig Jose Brown Mr. Brown Jesse Avery O. H. Brown Slike Calihan John Schley Circuit Court Oliver Reveal Criminal Court

Central Christian Church to be dedicated Sunday

After 60 years as a congregation Central Christian Church will be dedicated at Fort Wayne avenue and Walnut Street. The 10 a.m. service features Rev. J H Garrison of St Louis as principal speaker with a communion service in the afternoon. Rev J H O Smith of Valparaiso and other leaders will give addresses, and the Y P S C H will conduct evening exercises.

Central Christian Church Fort Wayne-ave. and Walnurst J. H. Garrigan St. Louis The Christian Evangelist Y. P C. H J. H. O. Smith Valparaiso United Societies of Indiana

Morning and Evening Services Across Local Churches

A list of morning and evening services at multiple churches including Second Presbyterian, Central Ave M E, Meridian St M E, Tabernacle Presbyterian, Elimyomth Congregational, St Teula Episcopal, and Central Christian. Notable items include a Sunday morning sermon on Proebal, Boly communion at 830, and dedication services at 10 am with a sermon by Stev J H Garrison. Also mentions Rev Husk Dewhurst, Rev J A Randthaler, Rev G A Osrstensen, Rev M L Harves, and Rev J O Smith in Valparaiso.

Roberts Park Louis Evarina Valparaiso

Divorce Tales and a Judge Harper Laughing Court

In Judge Harper’s court a bid for divorce by Howell Eskew failed after attorney Jackson misfired with a joke about Blackford names. The judge found no grounds and dismissed the case. Later Phebe Leek sought separation, and Frank Tilghman’s divorce from Ellen Tilghman led to her fraud claim and revocation appeal, with the court taking the matter under advisement.

Harper Howel Eskew Ike WN Jackson Ag Redroad Jackson Jackson Birkesy Rollins Ali Lstew Blackford Dacson Phebe Leek Frank Tilghman Tayior Mra Tilzyhman

Cyclists Prep For Decoration Day Races And City Moves

The article notes riders training in Bruns wick Go and Danville with new uniforms and the Zig-zag club moving to 88 N Delaware St. It highlights riders like Thomas Borne heading to Chicago and A B Rich from Staten Island, plus Danville plans and Ravenswood gas incident inspiring local cyclists. It also mentions club improvements, eastern meets, and a local health ad for Aischam's Pilla.

Thomas Borne Ding Lamton W.Y Chicago Day State Club Boston Johnson A.B. Rich Staten Island America Peoria Ncablesville Danville Zimmerman Brunswick Baxin Flo Rune Delaware St Walter Marmen New England Dmlorman Fort Wayne Paul Revere Ravenswood

Beck 18s Balhy. Coroner Will Not Sign Death Certificate

Marion county coroner refuses to sign a death certificate for Martin Fallon 64 whose body lay unexamined since January. Undertakers reported the case to the health board and obtained permission to bury the body at 800 W Maryland street. The coroner indicated he would not conduct an inquest and implied county commissioners should investigate.

Beck Murphy Coler & Murphy Maryland St Jr Beck May Ong Marion County Mr. Murray Health Board Parission Martin Fallon Henry Long

Case shows Blake case exposes lax enforcement of insane patient laws

In a Sun interview Dr. W B Fletcher criticizes the statute decks as badly enforced. He cites Blake's case where an insane person was kept away from friends and then sent to a foreign institution, highlighting recurring violations and urging legislative action.

Blake W.B. Fletcher Sun Executive Department de Cn

Rear-end Collision Near Skillman Station Causes Injuries

A freight engine trailing an empty car crashed into the rear of express train 546 at Skillman on the Philadelphia & Reading line at 5 am. The impact demolished the car and injured Claude Flaville of Philadelphia, John J. Hilliard of Elizabeth New Jersey, and Frederick Francisco of Jersey City, none of whom are expected to die. The crash was caused by the rear brakeman failing to fly the engine.

Bounn Brook N. J Skillmen Philadelphia & Reading Road Skillman Claude Flaville Philadelphia John J. Hilliard Elizabeth Frederick Francisco Jersey City

Paris Police Examinations Trigger Bombing Arrests

On Saturday four suspects, including a man named Duprat and a woman named Desmasse, were arrested in Paris on suspicion of causing the November commissariat explosion that killed five. The case ties to the Carmaux coal strike and bitter miner-chairman enmity. A bomb was found at the mining company offices and exploded during police examination. The arrested woman may be the person seen carrying a basket to the office stairs before the blast.

Paris Duprat Desmasse Commissariat of Police Carmaux Barca Rellle Cay

Welcome Duke Arrival and City Reception Featured in Dover Report

A grand reception for a visiting duke occurred as the steamship Blackbird arrived in port with a welcome committee and dignitaries aboard. The party, including Porter and notable nobles, toured to the Waldorf hotel and planned a Washington audience, while a celebratory cake and formalities marked the event.

Christophe Commots New York Uu Reyal Blackfird Porter Navy Duke Duchees Christopher Bus Y. Aguilera Charles Aguile Maria de Pilar Columbus Y Columbus Della Cor Porter Coming the Duke E¢Ti W. Dicking Apeech Christopher Columius America Blackbird Carrie Zea Waldorf Hotel Guites Spain Washington

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