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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1895
Page
1
Mrs Blanchard head of the Girls Industrial School with 887 pupils and 127 teachers protests Roberts Park Church committee plans to use Tomlinson Hall for an operetta. Disruption threatens six hours of garment work and $800 in goods. The board intervened, but the committee remains firm, leaving the Saturday sessions canceled.
San Francisco April 26 reports further details in the Emanuel church murders. Dr. Cheney of Cooper College states there is no evidence supporting Durant’s claim of attending the April 3 lecture. Durant kept lecture notes, but his notebook is now missing and likely in his or his attorney’s possession.
A crew cleaning bricks at the old Metropolitan hotel on Broadway narrowly escaped death when the third floor collapsed on Friday. Eagan Michaels is probably fatally injured while Patrick Bolan Corniling Horton Patrick Martin James Duffy John McDonald and Michael Kennedy are seriously hurt. The accident occurred directly over the Niblo's Garden entrance.
Pekin advices report critical affairs with generals split over continuing the war and Li Hung Chang terms. In Indianapolis a letter defends Sunday baseball and athletic sports, challenging calls of desecration, while consecration plans announce Bishop elect White’s ordination on May 1 with several bishops assisting and a 40 voice choir to provide music.
A Marion political scene hints at a split within parties over the next police judge race. The Marion club seeks a younger nominee, opposing older Republican elements. Deputy prosecutor Alford is floated but says he would not take the job, while a young member cites club backing for a new face.
tom bagby a well known colored man in indianapolis may run for city clerk. he has worked long in politics and holds a records department berth. supporters urge an independent bid to draw colored votes, but he refuses to leave the republican fold and will run with the party if nominated.
Henry Schulmeyer a butcher living at 111 S Ilinvis st nearly died Thursday night after a heavy morphine dose. He had been drinking heavily and strained domestic relations preceded the incident. Dr Culver gave antidotes and he was moved to City hospital where Friday morning he was pronounced out of danger.
W A Cullop named by Gov Matthews reports from northern Indiana that the dam at Mt Carmel is blamed for fish depletion. He finds the charges true but notes Congress built the dam and that only the federal government can provide a remedy.
Reports of new manual trains, a proposed bicycle police corps, state of Indiana banks, changes in civic offices, and a series of fire damages. Appendices include annexation talks for Mapleton, a large bicycle chain plant plan, a viaduct proposal, eminent court ruling on Talleston land, and local obituaries and marriages.
Washington reports Senator Voorhees backing Matthews, stirring Indiana politics. Tom Taggart and Jerome Herff praise Matthews as clean cut, enormously strong in northern and southern Indiana, with broad national appeal. Critics cite his modesty and evolving political organization as ongoing challenges.
The Board of works weighs an offer from the American Reduction Company of New York to build a $40,000 garbage disposal plant. The firm would dispose of all garbage to the health department’s satisfaction and collect $12,000 annually. The board likely will accept the proposal.
Monroe Smith Geo Grayson and Cicero Ullmer were arrested in Vosspure Mississippi on Thursday while exhuming a woman's body seeking the so called conjure bone the fourth rib from the left side of the body law officials said the act was tied to superstitious practices and the case drew local attention.
Oscar Wilde and Charles Taylor go on trial in London with similar witnesses and evidence as the preliminary hearing. Wilde appears lean with his hair cut short while both defendants plead not guilty. Prosecution’s opening statement mirrors the prior argument.
In Peeteenatomie country near uTHRIN Oklahoma on Friday a fierce fight broke out between outlaws and deputies. One deputy was killed and another seriously wounded. Deputies fired on the outlaws several times but their steel plates protected the gunmen. the outlaws were defeated and retreated with their fallen comrade.
Houston on Thursday night an unidentified man shot and killed Dr Simmon while he waited with a sick child then badly wounded his wife before killing himself. Cause of the double and final act remains unknown.
Forecasts for Indiana call for cooler conditions with showers and a Friday night fair pattern. The outlook extends into Saturday with continued unsettled weather and chances of precipitation.
Roscoe Conklin, Wishard’s stenographer, teased about a levee to meet old friends. Fred Holloway, famed in Evanville, was in town Friday. Nugent’s appointment as southern prison director sparks Evansville joy. Kessing returns from Dayton with a rumored wife. Scholz calls it a canard. Lemon Tonic Laxative ad ends the item.
News from Washington and London report that Great Britain did not land troops at Corinto Nicaragua on Friday morning. US mediation efforts continue to ease the crisis as Nicaragua delays payment of the indemnity. Ambassador Bayard remains in contact with London seeking a brief extension of G Britain’s ultimatum.
Rumors claim Citizens' street railway general manager McLean was offered Detroit’s street rail system leadership after a New York visit. Niles heard whispers of a deal arranged in New York but cites McLean’s ill mother and questions the validity of the reports.
James Smith a farm hand attacked Mrs Hugh Frazer wife of his employer in San Diego Cal Thursday night. Constable Bladworth who attempted to arrest Smith was shot and killed in the struggle. Smith was fatally shot by the officer. The motive cited is Smith's reading of Emanuel church murder reports in San Francisco.
Richmont Ind May 26 Mrs D M Jordan aged 62 died suddenly Friday morning of apoplexy She was one of the state's well known poetesses.
A lively scan of local bargains across many shops. Marott's shoes Voglesong slippers Messen ger refrigerators Boston hat umbrellas Danbury hats H. P. Wasson Co New York store Just read the Star store progress three specials Georges Kreitlein columns French & Thompson spring and summer wear and a last chance furniture carload giveaway by People’s outfitting company.
After three months abroad, Dr. C. J. Fletcher returns to practice with Mrs. Fletcher and S. C. Parry. They sailed from New York on the Friesland in February, braved a 20 hour squall, then toured the Alhambra and Cairo. Fletcher calls the pyramids wondrous mausoleums, notes the Moors, and recalls near-death moments near a mummy pit in Sakara.
In Detroit on April 26 police tighten a case around Rev. Jonathan Bell of England linked to Emily Hall's death. A letter to Mrs Lane claims Bell plotted sending another woman to the hospital, while Mrs Hall curses American action and declares her daughter never wished to leave home. Prostration grips Mrs Ela, mother of the dead girl, as London dispatches note Bell's resignation and two days’ absence. The Tendon police cite lack of US information to act. The scandal stirs the district where the preacher and victim lived.
Sadie Wyatt testified in criminal court that Bert Batley robbed and assaulted Joseph Jolly, while noting George Mack was previously convicted of the same offense. Wyatt claimed the money found on the prisoners belonged to her, then recanted, saying Batley urged her to lie via a vent pipe while jailed upstairs.
Fire destroyed five cheap two story houses on Bridge street in Frankrory Wyoming on Thursday night. Geo Yager and two children aged six and four are believed burned. Residents in the upper floors were rescued with difficulty.
An early Saturday Denver Rio Grande express robbery at Victor left about 1100 dollars missing after an assailant struck express agent Carlin, knocking him unconscious. On awakening, he found the safe open and the money gone, with the man having engaged him in conversation.
Maddened by liquor Frank Stinson attacked his mother after gorging on whisky by his dying brother at 111 Greer Street. Sergt Kurtz restrained him as he struck his brother at the scene. The case for beating his mother was continued for a week.
About 2,500 weavers strike at Olneyville Rhode Island amid labor unrest. The report notes accompanying social and economic tensions and potential local impact. The item reflects early 20th century labor strife with broad national implications.
Lemon Tonic Laxative promoted for bowel relief with 60c price from druggists. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder awarded a Gold Medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
The district 8 race heats up as Geo Hitz a Delaware commission merchant is urged to run against Adam. Williams from Standard Oil backs a nomination but questions on interest linger. The committee delays, planning mass meetings while stressing no party loyalty in a movement claimed not to be partisan.
W C McDonald’s tobacco factory in MaxTrRuan suffered a major blaze on Thursday night. The fire trapped about 80 female workers who leaped through iron screened windows, many fatally burned or seriously hurt. With 900 employees, the panic was severe and losses reach $500,000 with no insurance. One body found among the ruins.
San Antonio reports a Wednesday hailstorm that dumped goose egg sized stones across southern counties, piling two feet deep in some areas. Buildings suffered damage and crops were wrecked, with total losses estimated at at least 400000. Also notes the funeral of Luke Monroe Power held at her Fayette Street home with remarks by Clemens Vonnegut and Dr. Bowles.
The program features Hast Lynne with Ada Gray in a moving dramatic presentation at the Fark to a crowded audience. East Lynne continues, while Nat Goodwin stars in A gilded fool with Chauncey Short and Ruthven Strange Co. David Garrick and Lena on Friday. notes on actors Jandie Walsh and Mabel Amber.
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