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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1895

Page

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Vertigo strikes Lt Governor Hanna at county offices

Lt Governor Hanna fell ill with a vertigo attack in the county treasurer’s office and was carried to his office. He previously served under Gov Porter and may recover. A coroner report notes a missing man found dead at 45 Bradshaws, identified as Fred Brandt, a married man separated from his wife, with possible homicide or self-inflicted death theories.

Porter Gov Hanna N. Pennsylvania St Court House Hays Bradshawst Fred Brandt Mulder

Wife leaves after discovering note and takes children

Mrs. Clint Mills found a feminine note in her husband’s coat and left with her two children. She moved to live with her mother on South street after visiting Mills at Lewis’ grocery where he works. Mills had refused to stop going out at night as his wife and mother-in-law removed her half of the property and took the children to live with Mills’ mother.

Clint Mills St. Joest N. Mississippi St Mills Martha Bellis Lewis Alabama St. Clair Sts Tie South-st Wayne-ave Astor Vanderbilt W. 2B. Conner Wallace Peru Mr. Wallace Penn

Despondent German Tramp Found Wounded at City Hospital

Henry Ness, a 61 year old German tramp, was found at noon Saturday in a hospital bathroom with a deep throat wound from a dull case knife. The instrument failed to slash, leaving a one inch gash. He had arrived Jan 14 for frozen feet and will survive the incident.

Henry Ness

French sentence sends U S consul to France as spy

Washington reports that French authorities in Madagascar have placed United States Consul Waller on a steamer and sent him to France under a twenty year sentence for alleged spying.

Washington Madagascar United States Waller France

Park and Grand Amusements Tease Week of Shows

The Park closes Si Plunkard on Saturday and features Ada Gray in Nast Lynne, with Nat Goodwin at the Grand later next week. The Neu villes bring The Boy Tramp Monday for three days, while Henry Guy Carleton’s A Gilded Fool and David Garrick plus Lend me Five Shillings appear. Sowing the Wind opens at the Grand Monday, boasting strong eastern notices and a moral core with J H Gilmour Mary Hampton Tom Whiffen and Frank Mills in the cast.

Si Plunkard James J. Corbett Ada Gray Neuvilles Grand Nat Goodwin Henry Guy Carleton David Garrick J. H. Gilmour Mary Hampton Thos Whiffen Frank Mills

Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented at Factory Prices

Advertises discounted cistern cleaning and cementing services at factory prices. Mentions a price of $1.50 and references to pumps, a location in Florida, and a contact phone number.

Sudden Death of Indianapolis Contractor McClure

George H. McClure a prominent Indianapolis contractor died suddenly Saturday morning at age 54 while riding to his work with his son Lon. A veteran of the Eleventh Indiana regiment he was known for meticulous building and active involvement in the Builders' Exchange.

Geo. H. McClure Indianapolis A. A. Barnes N. Meridian-starly Lon Eleventh Indiana Regiment

Protest in Four Voices at Meridian Church Choir Strike

The Meridian Street M E church choir dissolved amid wage cuts and a fourfold protest. Former director A Harnestinoff earned 300 yearly while Mr Meck received 800 and Mrs Walker 400 with Miss Nellie Ross similar. a new chorus led by Max Leckner formed with the old singers seeking other posts. The strike remained orderly and amicable.

Meridian-st. M. E Walker Morris Meck Nellie Ross Prof A. Harnestinoff Meck Miss Ross

Prince of Wales to visit Newport for yacht races

Society notes in New York April 20 report that the prince of Wales will visit Newport during the coming season. He will spend time at the resort and attend yacht races where his boat is entered.

Newrork. R. i Prince of Wales Newport

Two More Arrests In Nameless Practices Case

Two colored men named David Jordan and Charles Wills were arrested by Sergeant Schwab and Patrolmen Asch and Mathey Friday night for alleged involvement in the nameless practices tied to Charles Smith’s earlier arrest in the Vinton block. Jordan’s case rests on circumstantial evidence. Wills confessed upon questioning. De Witt Nay remains in the station house, and all three men face a hearing before Judge Stubbs on Tuesday.

David Jordan Charles Wills Schwab Asch and Mathey Charles Smith Vinton Block Jordan Wills de Witt Nay Stubbs

Wife-murderer Buchanan Granted Short Reprieve

Warden Sage has given Buchanan a respite not to be executed Monday but likely Thursday. The delay allows his attorneys to file another appeal to the governor on his behalf.

Sage Buchanan

Fire at North Rose M. E. Church Causes Narrow Escapes

In Rocue EstHrR New York on Friday night after a quarterly meeting, the M. E. church at North Rose was found burning. The origin remains unknown with several people narrowly escaping injury.

Rocue N. Y M. E North Rose

Old Story Revived on Booth Alive in South America

Papvcan Ky April 20 Squire Dugger of Unionville Ill says he received a letter claiming John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's assassin, is alive in South America. The claim has caused a sensation.

Papvcan Squire Dugger Unionville, Ill John Wilkes Booth Lincoln Dugger South America

Killed by Engine at Crossing in Horrific City Crash

Two men perished Friday night when a CG H D switch engine struck a sprinkling wagon at Priest crossing. Turner 85 and Jones 50 died of internal injuries after being struck or thrown from their vehicles. Coroner Castor vows a thorough investigation as engineer Concannon recounts stopping to let a watchman off and asserts the wagon was hit at slow speed.

Martian Turner James Jones Whitsett’s Priest Turner Haytave Jones Washington-st State St St. Vincent’s Hospital City Hospital Castor M. P. Concannon Martin Turner Pine-st Cruse-st Pine Wa. H. Ashinger Toaltess Ad

Notable Local Events and Notices From Danville Area

Alfred Hitchcock burial noted in Danville. Various local incidents include a burned oil shed at Washington street crossing, reappointments to Indianapolis boards, planned mass meeting in criminal court with I. V. Debs expected, and health briefings for May. Also listed are music, sidewalk pricing, smallpox notes from Cannelton, church union meeting, election preparations, club leases, and several life events including marriages, births, and disease cases.

Alfred Hitchcock Danville Ketcham I. B. & W. Railroad Company Washington St Claire Walker Isabelle Roach Indianapolis Woman’s Reformatory Board Criminal Court I. V. Debs Pomeroy New Jersey Direct Legislation League Progress Club Equitable Aid Union Morgan Bellefontaine Hall Nell Bert Feibleman Barclay Walker Board of Works Water Company College-ave Broadway Cannelton State Health Board Metcalf Woman’s Business and Social Union Roberts Park Church Cleveland Club Hendricks Club Washingtonst Brrrus Norman Anna Moslander Harry Jessie Sausman Ernest and Louise Pfarrer Anna Beaning Thomas and Mary Dean Catherine Fern Sophia Brand Mrs. C. Bals Mary Kuechler Susannah Gerber C. Schwartz Frank Wilson Katie Walker William E. Maze Dora B. Dake George M. Nichols Ora Jones August Marechke Bertha Jahert

Columbia Lincoln league backs Sunday baseball and gas pledge

The Columbia Lincoln league club on the South Side adopted a resolution to support only candidates for council or mayor who pledge to oppose any change in the gas ordinance and to keep Sunday baseball legal. McGregor is the club’s choice for mayor, with signals of opposition to northern “tenderloin” politicians and support for a labor champion.

Columbia Lincoln League Club Gas Trust Thos. Gamble Albright John McGregor John Coulter Neil McGroarty Supt Powell Tom Shuffleton Indianapolis Columbia Develay Albright Southside Weil McGroarty Tom Shuttleton John P. Frenzel McGregor Tenderloin Northside

Oscar Henderson Eyes Control Of Indianapolis Sentinel

Oscar Henderson former state auditor and Kokomo Dispatch manager may buy the Indianapolis Sentinel or start a new Democratic paper. Rumors say he seeks full control and could move to convert other local papers. Stewart, Sentinel editor, fears replacement as Henderson negotiates with party leaders and financiers. The valuation of the plant is about $200,000 per Paris officials.

John Oscar Henderson Indianapolis Senderson Hag Leen Kokomo Dispatch Desuetude Pennsylvania St Bo the Elect Sentinel Consul Moris Henderson Sinews John Oscar Sun The Anderson Tuy Sun Matthews Organ Flas Matthews Stewart Chas. Stewart

The Sign of the Four Begins in Tax Sun Weekly

A Conan Doyle detective tale titled The Sign of the Four starts in this issue of Tax Sun. It features amateur detective Sherrick Holmes in a mystery of murder and romance and will be continued in three installments each week.

A. Conan Doyle Tax Sun Sherrick Holmes

Widow Carline Bodner Found Dead at Home

Carline Bodner aged 63 was found dead in bed Saturday morning at 472 S. Minois St. Coroner Castor determined death by natural causes. She was a widow living with relatives.

Carline Bodner S. Minois St Castor

Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder wins gold at Midwinter Fair

At the San Francisco Midwinter Fair Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder receives a gold medal. Folding beds are offered at various prices, with Wm L Elder noted among participants.

Dr. Price San Francisco Elder

Would-Be Assassins at Carlson Residence in Arkansas

In Macnorra Arkansas on Friday two men with faces blackened to resemble negroes asked for work then sought food. One shot M L Carlson, a retired merchant, as another tried to shoot his wife. John Ratcliffe arrested on suspicion. Also, New Ports to Be Opened in China list Huizhow Thoa King Chenu Pekin and Kai Fong Li Hung Chang arrived in good health.

Macnorra Ark M. L. Carlson Carlson John Ratcliffe Tsin Tsin China Huizhow Thoa King Chenu Pekin Kai Fong Li Hung Chang

Two Fatally Injured In Naphtha Explosion

New York report states two men were fatally injured by a naphtha explosion at the Naphtha launch factory Mor ris dock on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at Morris Dock leading to fatalities and investigations.

New Yorks Morris Dock

Mrs Parnell Seeks Rest After Late Night Illness

In Bordentown on April 20 Mrs Parnell woke at 10 am after resting since 2 am. Her pulse remained very weak though doctors hope she will pull through. No questions have been asked her about the assailant at this time.

Insurgent Strength Reported in Santiago de Cuba

Gleaned from Havana reports date April 20 6000 insurgents are in Santiago de Cuba baracoa area sees two new bands. Also notes French capture a Madagascar fort and stock market moves oil falls to 2 17 a barrel. Other items include deaths and political appointments.

Mapriip Havana Santiago de Cuba Baracoa

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Uncle Sam GEO. Wclure Meridian-St. Church Stribe Vinton Black Ceey Eife Fayvors Columbia Lincoln League League John M’gregor Oscar Henderson Sierss 'Treing Mr. Stewart Skull Cap Dr. Doyle the Sun Dhe Kurt Wayne Ave Baldwin Bros New York Boston Pittsburg Waite Colorado Senor Thedim U. S J. N. Dickinson Frederick Stinson Bedivere Little Rock U. S. Supreme Court Kenyon Akron Holman Indiana Treasury New York Custom House St. Louis
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