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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1894

Page

1

Shooting at Madison law office shocks community

A fierce affray in Miller Winter and Julam law offices ends with Copeland firing on Bruning and Harris. Bruning is reportedly wounded but not fatally, Harris suffers a broken arm, and Copeland is taken to jail as witnesses describe a longstanding feud over property. Miller and others recount the rapid sequence as police and doctors rush to aid the wounded and secure the scene.

Miller, Winter & Julam Boon Awair W. H. H. Miller W. M. Copeland Madison Ad, Harris Warris Winter End Wm. H. Bruning Cdpeland Brew Mr. Bruning Harris Hruning Fis Copeland Hbliller J3utler Federal Jeff Bruning Miller Supt. Powell Offficer McMullen Copelands Jefferson County Tre Sun Dir. Llarris Karris Alek Tika Upire Iie Allison Ds Copeland Tory Stawation John Isrming Clara Copeland

Fooled by gnats alarm city firemen at church steeple

A swarm of gnats in a church steeple near New Jersey and New York streets caused firefighters to respond to a false alarm. Firemen traced the smoke to gnats wintering in the steeple, noting past similar incidents. Licenses may be revoked for violations as Dennis OBrien faces mayoral review and William Beatty’s license is under consideration.

Oy Church New Jersey New York Srs Thei Frank Dougherty Dennla O'Brien Illinois St Wm. Beatty

Weather forecast for 36 hours ends April 15

Warmer conditions with local rains expected in the 36 hours ending 89 m on April 15. Tuesday night and Wednesday bring more rain, followed by cooler weather on Thursday. Localities may see showers and warm spell preceding the cooldown.

Navy Promotions and Senate Finance Speculation

Admiral Irwin retired and Commodore Skerritt promoted to admiral. Mills of Texas may succeed deceased Vance on the senate finance committee. Northern men back Hill or Vilas. Colonel Breckinridge pledges to win in Congress. Judge Nott rules president can sign bills after adjournment if within ten days. Congressman Conn pushes daily absentees list to force attendance.

Irwin Navy Skerritt Mills Texas Vance Senate Finance Hill Vilas Kurnel Breckinridge Nott Washington Congress Conn Indiana

Union Veterans Mutual Protective League forms in county

Veterans deny fossilization and announce a county wide union to secure political appointments for old soldiers. George C. Webster serves as president with officers to organize ward by ward. A meeting is planned at Thomas post hall to adopt by laws and inform the public.

Iste Thee H. Thomas Post T. A. Ik Sons of Veterans Union Veteransa’ Mutual Protective League Jim Ohio State House Indiana Peace Wim Griffin Miamon County George C. Wabster Door Vomrs de Paver Haid Thomas Post Hall Market Delaware Sts Regulisr

Dance Fight Ends With Arrest After Nightclub Quarrel

Reports say Nicbt Davis lies in City hospital in serious condition after a Willard street dance dispute with Frank Stubbs. Stubbs is charged with attempted murder. Davis is expected to appear once able. Also noted, the Woolley temperance meeting drew a strong turnout with Mayor Denny praising enforcement and attacking saloonists. Major Higgins’s smallpox case worsened Tuesday morning with no afternoon change.

Davis Willard St. Hoe Frank Stubbs

Numerous 1900s headlines report varied global upheavals

Amid scattered events Tuesday and Monday reports include a railroad strike threat in Milwaukee, Coxey's march departing Cumberland in boats, Spanish officials duel plans, Frisco banks with surplus funds unused, a Riverside Montreal school ceiling collapse killing three, a century-old regent dead in Ures Mexico, U.S. House passing the corn rule, Minneapolis closing baldown man activity, a Los Angeles store explosion, a Chicago trial for Lieut. Mane, and widespread labor unrest. Other items note Northern rail delays, a San Francisco cable car robbery, a pollard case motion, an Alebanya miners strike spreading to 9,000 workers, Independence ball flag controversy, a Philadelphia labor dispute, and a Meiro quarantine linked to Argentine sailors. A list of local ads and products closes the page.

Milwaukee Coxey Cumberland Senor Moret Frisco Riverside School Montreal Regios Praciado Uldren Ures Mexico House Washington Midaneapolis Los Angeles Cal Lieut Mane Hedberg Fort Sheridan Chicago Sanfrancisco Halls Tatal Jarry & Co Nashville Mick Congress Miss Pollard Stuart Independence Ball Philadelphia Hibborn Kelly Crowell Nab Meiro Brazil

Woman burns as her clothing catches fire in kitchen mishap

Mrs Gates was badly burned when her dress caught fire while cooking. Neighbors aided, husband mourns, and doctors say she may not survive. Four children linked to the family. Meantime wills and court actions fill the news, including Talbott estate, Bowell probate, and Winters receivership extensions. Council debates street improvements and annexation as local issues continue.

Mano Birst Lie Boyls Jon Gates Mr. Gates Bas Gates Gary Jiarp Gates Burt Dy Cary Sue Strick Wuorrin

Attorney Winter Exposes Boston Cabinet Sale Fraud

In a drawn out federal courtroom session Attorney Winter, during cross examination, inadvertently revealed that prior to the sale of the branch to Pierce, Marcival Collin had asked Witness Nutting to continue 83 manger and pay Pierce $15 weekly for assisting. testimony from Donali in New York and Dickerman in Chicago supports fraud in the cabinet company transactions. The day included letters and telegrams showing mounting financial pressure, with later notes indicating the bank refused credit and the cabinet company pressed for funds amid hard luck and looming losses. The proceedings featured extended discussion of multiple drafts, notes, and collateral tied to the Indianapolis desk company and the cabinet enterprises across New York and Indiana.

Thera Winter Nutting Boston Consert Pierce Marcival Collin Lim Yinge Witneag Boston BSG UO Flen Donali New York Fierce Clark Wile Alfgad Lrd Raferreiio Cabinet Company Sire W. di. Colitz Ant Collins le Dian Bors Egil Ibostom Collins Indiana Intimnapolis Bly Iia Ianniseapolis Cabinet Company Indiana Cabinet Company Wooten Desk Company Indianapolis Desk Peik-tale Tetrows Dickerman Chicago American Desk and Ceating Company Binet Company Bis Concern Frank Celiln Coffin

Indianapolis Faces Loss Of Western League Franchise

A heated dispute over contract dates threatens Indianapolis baseball's Western League berth. President Johnson and club leaders pressed for April 1 pay to avoid a $1,000 fine, while players resisted. failure to settle could force the franchise to relocate. Separate report notes Joost Moch missing $260 after a robbery near Kentucky Avenue.

Indianapolis Colt Sun Giup Playara Y.S Johnson Ile Ulu Sean i.Um Iis City Brush Cincinnati Bfr Jounger Andker Sharsig Jebneon Eath I Bresh Thare Woula Jadisaapolia Joost Moch Mallesble Sindlinger’s Kentucky-ave

Monuments 285 EB Washingtonst Aug Diener Lemon Tonic

An advertisement line listing Diener Lemon Tonic Laxative offered by all druggists with pricing near 60c, and noting availability at Proggists locations. The item emphasizes lemon tonic laxative in the August sale.

Washingtonst Diener

Crystal wedding present adopts waif in Indiana

At Crystal, Indiana on April 17 a couple celebrating their crystal wedding anniversary decided to adopt a little girl left on their doorstep by unknown persons. In another note, a prominent local woman in Tremont, Ind. shot herself and died, with sudden insanity suspected. Local reports also mention Smoky asphalt repair complaints and a Marion county WCTU convention passing a resolution urging suppression of crude city press coverage.

Mesers Cooper Puryear Echmid Alurphy Sheffer Young Allen Magel Sto Trayor Denny Mr. Young West Indianapolis Trewmarorn Ind H. J. Chapin tremMony Mrat Naxter Cooper

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