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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1892
Page
1
A news item notes J W Kirkpatrick of Perry township entering the race for the legislature as a farmer candidate and discusses political currents in Marion county. It mentions Gov Chase and Secretary Matthews and references local figures like Theodore P Shockney and Dr B in Tipton.
A strange creature resembling a sea serpent was reported in the Little Calumet river at Varranaiso Indiana. Witnesses described a neck about a foot long with a small head at the surface and a body beneath, moving with large finlike flippers that fluttered like a bird's wings.
In Critya Ohio on August 6 a threshing accident escalated when John Day cut Henry Shryhock with a knife and he was killed by the machine. Day was then stabbed by John Shryhock, brother of the slain man, and died from the pitchfork assault.
Tierbert Hall Winslow writes A barrel of money a new sensational comedy to be produced at the Park next week. Elaborate scenery and mechanical effects include a stationary steam engine and machinery room in full operation. The third act climaxes with a life saving moment as a girl is carried toward danger. Eleven character types and rapid comedic complications follow.
A Friday night collision on the Lake Shore road five miles east of Eure Pennsylvania killed an engineer, a fireman, and two passengers when a baggage and three sleeping cars hit a freight backing on a switch. Several passengers were thrown from berths. many were injured and escaped through windows aboard the Buffalo car.
Clara Saulsbury filed for divorce from William Saulsbury on grounds of habitual drunkenness and repeated attempts to kill her. William was sentenced to five years in prison on April 29 for the attempted murder, while a prior conviction followed a gunshot incident during her illness. The piece notes his Civil War veteran status and a history of alcohol abuse.
The Park has undergone interior changes enriching its appearance with pink relief walls and ceiling, gilded boxes, and new parquet seating. Dickson and Talbott artists painted a drop curtain featuring a football scene, plus four new scenery sets.
Flemingespone Ky Aug 6 While digging a well at a school house a few miles from here Friday James McRoberts and John Skeins suffocated by foul gas Sandford McRoberts went to their rescue and he was overcome Hilder Irvine who was passing pulled them up with the windlass Two of them are dead and the other will not live While Irvine was operating the windlass he had his arm lacerated so badly that it had to be amputated
Official dispatches show cholera continued to spread across the empire with 4 107 cases and 2 073 deaths in Russia on August 1 and 2 and 150 new cases and 559 deaths in two districts on August 2. Teheran dispatches say epidemic conditions with 39 deaths in the last three days. In Uniontown there is a reign of terror over the Cooley gang after the leader's death. A neighbor’s nervousness prompted a sheriff protection request. In Norristown Hannah Johnson is held on a charge of being a common scold. In London the Times notes Parliament may prorogue before August 20 and reconvene mid January.
In New York on August 6 four additional smallpox cases were found. Affected child Rosa Fennican, age six, died Saturday morning, extending the city’s ongoing outbreak with new infections and the toll rising among residents.
The forecast for Indiana covers the 36 hours ending 8 p m on August 7 1892. Fair weather is expected Saturday and during the night with continued fair conditions into Sunday.
Reports from Homestead and nearby towns describe a quiet yet tense situation as mills slowly resume activity. Militias guard Duquesne and Duquesne strikers face jail after arrests, while Pinkerton detectives elude warrants. Carnegie plans action against rioters. Pinkerton agent Primer jailed on murder charge awaiting bail.
St Louis reports claim Archbishop Corrigan in disfavor with the pope for contradicting the papal word over Archbishop Ireland education plan. Ireland refused a New York banquet, traveled to Jersey City then Baltimore, amid alleged humiliation. Richmond arrests of two tramps for burglary reported. Sacramento reports great forest fires north of American River destroying thousands of acres.
Waco Texas August 6 next Thursday the notification committee meets here to inform Rev. J B Cranfill that he is the nominee of the national prohibition party for vice president.
Fragmentary note mentions cancer without knife or danger and a 96 percent figure. Mentions N 1)at New bat racks at Wm L Elders Anson Dizziness Take Beacham's.
The article notes Justice Smock’s term ends Oct 24 and discusses whether he can stay in office. Supporters urge possible continuation, while opponents cite the abolished office and a test case. Lawyers say he would have no power after Oct 24, with uncertainty about filings.
Attorney Hawkins of Hawkins & Smith, representing plaintiffs seeking a receiver for Avon Hall, refused to confirm or deny reports of a proposed compromise with the iron hall order. He stated no authority to discuss his clients’ actions and cautioned that the report was not authorized. Iron hall officials likewise declined to comment. Despite hints of an effort, enmity among parties likely blocks any agreement.
The Virginia avenue viaduct near Indianapolis opened for public use after months of work though not fully complete. A southbound auto led the initial climb, followed by other vehicles and streetcars, with approach leveling and debris removal still underway and Big Four tracks at the foot of the south approach likely to stay until the freight depot finishes. Carrie Holmes of Kinkaid Missouri saved a book agent from a dangerous bull by firing a rifle from about a hundred yards away, striking the animal in the head and stopping the attack.
Ella Mendenhall sues the Indianapolis street railway company for 5000 dollars alleging injuries when the motorman started the electric car before she reached the ground at Illinois and Market streets on May 28. She was bruised about the back and spine. In Chicago Aug 6 in the first district Robert J Haunt, a former dry goods clerk, was named by Democrats for Congress. In the fourth district ex Alderman Julius Goldzier was also named by Democrats for Congress.
A Sun reporter describes streetcar number 44 as the fastest on the Illinois streetcar line, feared by motormen for its power and danger. It has caused frequent accidents and dismissals, sometimes lifting from the rails and shooting fire as it speeds. On Monday night it struck a red cow near Crown Hill, injuring the animal and leaving its owner to prolong its suffering into Tuesday.
The president arrived at Loon Lake on Saturday afternoon to cheers and affectionate scenes from Mrs. Clarrizon, who was reported much improved. The article notes widespread complaints about small boys jumping on trains at the Union Depot. In police court, Ed. Lynn, Hale Wheat, and Allie Kingan faced charges for that misbehavior. a judge warned officers they may enforce a harsh new ordinance allowing swift corporal punishment for repeat offenders, though the youths were released.
The city clerk of Petoskey Michigan, Sweeney, is vacating his post. The seventh Indiana regiment plans its eighteenth annual reunion in Plainfield on August 18. A rear yard stable sale netted forty dollars Saturday morning. The Bloomington stone company in Indiana was incorporated with one hundred thousand dollars capital and five directors. Frederick Eglis of Brightwood faced drunkenness charges in the suburb, arrested by Constable Sorters. Fireman Hill from a Monon wreck near Bread Ripple remains in precarious condition. The Soldiers' Monument Commission awarded Frank Johnson of Indianapolis a contract worth eight hundred dollars for the monument sewerage system. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 11 will meet on specified Sundays at 94 North Meridian Street. A three-person committee drafted a uniform course of study for township and city schools. Susan Kerins was arrested for assault after an umbrella clash with Officer Colbert. Cadi Buskirk released her with a promise to leave town. Henry Stone, a one-eared drunk, was jailed for three days after tobacco juice injury to a patrolman. Newly reported building costs include several residences and additions in various streets. Licenses issued include John Clark to Minnie Privett. The World's Fair sewing-machine department manager had J W Crisp arrested for assault and battery after a dispute. Crisp was recently discharged. Mrs. Nancy Gillon confronted her husband’s saloon behavior, smashed glasses, and was later to face assault and battery charges with Justice Daniels.
The Friday meeting of the school board devolved into a heated clash over securing interest on funds. Treasurer Adam defended current practices while Vonnegut urged earning interest, accusing new commissioners of broken pledges. Adjournment followed amid more wrangling. salary for Miss Ridenour was raised to 1800 annually.
A Jewish Chronicle letter confirms Baron Hirschs failed colony at Moiseville in Argentina. Ill chosen land, thousands of families crowded in tents and sheds for months. Col. Goldsmid faced threats and sought police protection, leading to the colony being broken up. eight hundred colonists sailed to Europe in the past month.
In Ocora Utah a dynamite cartridge hidden in a sheaf was fed into a threshing machine, tearing the equipment apart and injuring workers. Two men, unnamed, are believed fatally hurt. No suspects identified. In Paris an anarchist placard urges killing juries and judges, with 100,000 copies printed for circulation.
The Sun reports a looming clash between police and street peddlers hawking old iron bottles and rags. Officers plan to enforce a city ordinance banning street outcry sales as complaints rise from railroad workers and night sleepers. Sergi Barlow says warfare will begin immediately.
During a severe storm a man, J.P. Danielson, was struck by lightning and gravely injured. his wife was also struck and unconscious for an hour as their brick house was badly wrecked. A freak wind set shocks of grain standing in an open field. A heavy rain prevented extensive burning.
A Milwaukee Road locomotive with a caboose derailed into a freight train on a Friday night, injuring no crew but killing two cows and horses after the engine reversed and moved backward toward Conway ten miles away, with a passenger train avoided.
A fierce sand storm struck Phoenix on Friday evening, toppling awnings and sheds, destroying the asylum chimney and cracking walls, with two Indians killed by lightning and another burned. The storm overturned loose items and ruined much fruit, while other regional news reports personnel changes, a train robbery pursuit, Lord Alfred Tennyson’s birthday, and Union Pacific operators awaiting a response to wage demands.
The report notes extreme heat in Kansas on Friday while a mother linked to Frances Willard of the WCTU is dying in Evanston. It also mentions a killer cow incident near Columbus, a Williamsburg folding bed accident, and a Lake Shore wreck near Erie with injuries. Santa Fe freight derailment disrupts 600 feet of track and injures two section workers. Ayers SeFsapsrla is listed as a recommended purifier by physicians.
Congress adjourned after a costly session with the president signing the world’s fair bill. Pension costs drove expenditures while senators debated financing and the looming need for higher taxes. Vice President Morton spoke at closing as lawmakers prepared for summer leave to Lake? Washington.
A satirical NatHistory piece from St James parish lampoons chiggers as a mischievous insect in Indiana. It contrasts the chigger with mosquitos, describes its unseen bite and appetite, and portrays it as a tricky influence at camp meetings led by a drum major. The narrator jokes about its disruptive, humorous menace to people and morals.
The People's Party opened its campaign in Legason Indiana on August six with W. W. Jones of Chicago delivering a three hour address before about 600 people in the courthouse yard.
No arrests have ever been made at the steam riding gallery on Clifford ave, despite contrary reports. This is the best managed machine to town.
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