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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1892

Page

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Iron hall secrecy and a Maryland lawyer called to aid

Proceedings in the iron hall receivership case opened Saturday with Attorney Chas. Smith seeking an order to compel Cashier Davis to surrender the order’s books for examination. Witnesses described the balance of funds, questioned prior audits, and disclosed payments to an attorney tied to the Maryland legislature amid concerns of misappropriation.

Iron Hall Chas. Smith Davis Taylor Order B. G. Badger St. Louis Finance Committee Hawkins Supreme Justice’s Office Indianapolis Harris Mr. Harris Supreme Watchman of the Order Mr. Hawkins Joyce Maryland Supreme Watchman Washington Philadelphia Mutual Bank Hayes Somerby Hawsing Ouly Messrs Rouse Younghusband Yule Glading Baker St. Denis New York Executive Committee Chas. Morrison

Sullivan and Corbett In Peak Boxing Form

Sullivan drew 500 visitors in New York praising his trim condition for an Aug 29 spar in Brooklyn and a Sept 1 southbound start. Corbett plans an exhibition at Miner's theater Aug 23 as both fighters boast top shape and strong confidence. In St Louis, W H McGee, wanted for embezzlement, was arrested at Hurst's hotel after six months on the run, linked to Mark & Wolf and Jacobs Bros. and Bernheimer.

Sullivan Corbett New Yoas John L. Sullivan Brooklyn Miner’s Theater St. Louis W. H. McGee New Orleans Cincinnati Waa Hurst’s Mark & Wolf Jacobs Bros Bernheimer John S Burns Washington Square John Mayuga Twelfth New York Regiment Master Ramsey Telegraphers’ Union

Another Unhappy Woman Seeks Divorce and Custody

Millie Daniels petitions for divorce from Charles Daniels alleging cruelty and removal from the home. She seeks custody of their two children Alfred and Oscar and alimony.

Millie Daniels Charles Alfred Oscar

Buffalo Strike Sparks Wide Rail Labor turmoil

Aug. 20 dispatches describe a widespread switchmen strike across major lines. Firemen, conductors, and trainmen weigh action. troops deployed in Tioga and Buffalo counties amid clashes. Reports claim motorists and unions clash with non union workers as Lehigh and Erie prepare replacements.

Political Leaders Seek Subdue Tin Horn Nuisance

Leaders from both parties plan to curb campaign noise by speeches only and ban tin horns while embracing fifes drums and torchlights. The German American club met to march to Vincennes on Sept 1 with 500 on a special train. Republicans start Sept 1 and Democrats host a blowout Sept 7.

Vincennes

Marion County Republicans Convene Sept 3 at Tomlinson Hall

The Marion county Republican convention is set for Saturday September 3 at Tomlinson hall. The decision was made by county committees at a meeting last Saturday.

Marion County Tomlinson Hall

Cholera Scourge Grows Across Turkish Ports

Dispatches report Russian Jewish immigrants facing hostile demonstrations in Constantinople as fear of imported cholera spreads. Samiyrna authorities bar disembarkation while sanitary committees boost measures. Cholera abates in St Jean d Arc area though outbreaks rise in Kronstadt with citywide spread to 28 districts.

Constantinople Samiyrna St. Jean d’Arc Syria Priurspure Kronstadt

Indiana Weather Forecast for Aug 21 1892

Forecast for Indiana covers 36 hours ending 8 pm August 21 1892. Cooler and cloudy conditions gradually clearing with cooler air later. Saturday night expected to be fair and Sunday to remain fair with comfortable temperatures.

Indiana

Various Local Notices and Legal Actions

Sun day meeting at the Y M M C A announced. Marriage notice for Fanny Gundeltinger and HH. Astrofi. Fortieth Indiana regiment reunion set for Greencastle on Oct 13. Mrs Jessie Campbell critical after morphine overdose in Mobile. Pressmen discuss Knights of Labor inclusion in Labor Day program. Kennedy sues Indianapolis Bloomington & Western for 10000 over a car repair incident. Two boys wanted by Plainfield reform school authorities and by police in Hamilton county. Indiana World's Fair building contract awarded to Cellins & Ohm for 15000 using hardwood from Indiana forests. National convention of letter carriers to meet at Lorraine hall next Tuesday with events at Bates house and Grand hotel. Unified course of study for state district and city schools arranged. Marriage licenses listed. Adverse financial claims in Murry case and accusations against JH Murry & Co. Various medical notices and a drug advertisement.

QO. H. Palmer Y. MM Knights of Labor Wm. F. Kennedy Indianapolis, Bloomington & Western William Howe Spoon Plainfield Reform School Bates House Grand Hotel State House Brntus George Minnie Batley Joan Mary Sullivan Edward and Lilley Kramer Haywood James JH. Murry & Co Wade

Miners and Troops Clash at Coal Creek Ambush Details

Knoxville dispatch reports a dawn battle at Coal Creek with two volunteers killed, three wounded, and miners capturing and releasing captives. Gen. Carnes controls Coal Creek, demands Anderson’s release by 1 pm, and threatens to burn houses if unmet. Bud Lindsay arrested. later clashes near Fort Anderson involve 300 Yellow Creek miners and Chickasaw guards. casualties and prisoner actions noted. The Cad’s Tribunal follows with arrests for assault and battery and court proceedings.

Knoxville Tenn Coal Creek Offutts Fort Anderson Walden Wolford Carnes Anderson Bud” Lindsay Yellow Creek Gen

Five Heat Deaths in Vienna and Berlin School Closures

Five deaths from heat occurred in Vienna on Saturday while Berlin schools were closed. Jim Hall of Australia defeated Ted Pritchard in four rounds at Brighton England with a purse of $10,000. A false notice of William Waldorf Astor’s death sent from London was detected, aimed at influencing the market.

Vienna Berlin Jim Hall Australia Ted Pritchard Brighton England London William Waldorf Astor

Mew bookcases at Wim L Elder's off for Millsrsville

Covay's Buckboard at 60 E Court Street offers bookcases via Wim L Elder's store. Items travel to Millsrsville as part of a local moving or sale event.

Wim. L. Elder's Millsrsville Covay Court-st

That Machinists Strike Signals Slow Settlement

The Jenney electric motor company faces a protracted dispute with 30 machinists who quit Monday. A committee will receive any company propositions while Grandmaster O Day departs Richmond and awaits call. The company reports hiring a dozen new workers exposed to harassment by strikers, who insist on rights but deny violence.

Jenney Electric Motor Company Grandmaster O’day Richmond Jenney Sun Charles Tenney

Navy says Newark and Bennington not bound for Asia Minor

At navy headquarters it is stated the cruisers Newark and Bennington have not been ordered to Asia Minor to demand reparations for the burning of Dr. Bartlett’s house. They are en route to Genoa. The Brooklyn dry dock contract must follow the eight hour law. it was drawn before but signed after the law’s passage. Another group of Geological Survey resignations were accepted, including chemist W. Level and machinist Edward Knebel.

Wasmarox Navy Newark Bennington Asia Minor Dr. Bartlett Genoa Brooklyn Geological Survey W. #. Level Edward Knebel

Man Sentenced for Jeweler Swindle Gains Two Years

Johnn White, convicted in criminal court on the swindle of Gardner the jeweler by taking a gold watch, was sentenced Saturday afternoon by Judge Cox to two years in prison and a $25 fine.

Teibanal Quigley Capt. Dawson Harry Johnson Thomas McCarty Johnson Cincinnati George Shuehorn Charles Ransor Cadi Johnn White Gardner Cox North

Grand Primrose & West Minstrels At The Park

Primrose and West present at the Grand with new faces and features. W D Johnson and Amy Johnson pass through Yellow Springs en route to Urbana. Local cyclists train for Cincinnati races. Zig-zag club to stage Sept six with $1500 in prizes. A D Ruff, 65, bicycle tourist from Richmond plans a cross continental ride next spring.

Primrose & West the Grand Primrose És West W.D. Johnson Amy Johnson Urbana Yellow Springs Ohio Miss Johnson Indianapolis Walter Marmon Ellis Hunter Carl Cameron Ed.Hinsdale Fred. Kurtz Ed. Roll Cincinnati Id. Roll Jroll New State Fair Grounds A. D. Ruff Richmond Kentucky E. E. Mitchell French Lake Louisville Mr. Ruff Washington

Fierce explosion devastates Goshen gas plant

Goshen Ind August 20 a violent blast at the Goshen Gas Company's plant in the manufacturing district tore down two stories of a brick building and ripped open gas holders. Fire fed by two hundred barrels of oil engulfed the ruins as the manager and assistants escaped just before collapse. Loss is estimated at 15000 with no insurance.

Gosrex Ind Goshen Gas Company

Legal Fight Over First Of Its Kind Drunkenness Case

Judge Cox weighs a habeas corpus petition challenging a $100 fine and 0 day workhouse sentence for Williams for drunkenness. Attorney Mattler argues the affidavit failed to allege a third offense and to name the public streets, raising questions about statutory limits and charges in this landmark case.

Cox Criminal Court Williams Cadi Buskirk Cadi F. M. Mattler Anderson Workhouse Mattler Willams

Prominent Hebrew Leader Celebrates 88th Birthday

A Philadelphia born leader, Solomon Gan, aged 88 and president of the United Hebrew Association, remains active in charitable work and receives global congratulations. In an interview, a local Hebrew notes lingering persecutions abroad, citing the Madeahb incident where a Jewish cafe keeper faced a mob with officials halting mass violence.

Sun Solomon Gan Philadelphia United Hebrew Association Gan Hopland America Algeria Madeahb

Music News A Voice Teacher Leaves Town for New York

The School of music will have a new voice teacher as Prof Towers departs for New York to open Towers school of music. Miss Ried of Vincennes will study at the Boston conservatory this winter. Miss Winifred Hunter, the city pianist, has performed in Bloomington recently. Mrs Henrietta Barmeri will sing offertory at Roberts park church Sunday. Miss Josie Bremmerman to sing soprano in Plymouth church quartet this fall. Daisy Lemmon returns to study in Paris after months with Signor Agrimenti in New York. EB Bufkin MM D Cancer Specials at 61 N Lat cor Oho Indianapolis In

School of Music Towers New York Miss Ried Vincennes Boston Conservatory Winifred Hunter Bloomington Henrietta Barmeri Roberts Park Church Josie Bremmerman New Plymouth Mies Daisy Lemmon Signor Agrimente Paris

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