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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1894

Page

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Heroic Will Save Children at Railroad Crossing

Henry Bowman a veteran watchman at the village railroad crossing saved several small boys playing on the tracks. He warned them as a westbound engine approached, grabbed one boy in each arm, and pushed them to safety before being struck by the train himself. He died at St Vincent's hospital shortly after.

Henry Bowman Rom Wite Momemiorial Morulog Ast Niy Opposta Carson Vincent's Hospital Ensley N. Meridinist Eizhib Tomilgson Navalties Geo, Tatty Haile Bosse English-ave J. C. Heinrich Meridianul Monument Commiscjua Indianapolis Logansport Wm. H. Enviligh Franklin Sanders John Kalase Hertan Nordham Birtus Mrs. Vandanbarker Alvert Emma Brows al. Tredang Kale Mathold Peter and Kate Borot Meik and Minnie Lewis and Anne Anderson Albert Mrs. McClmnainr Diadama Keonedy M. £. Karlefstd Samuel Thnmons Enteritte Maxhacs Lickers Jobo F. Chapman Ana Ricketts Sy Friday Gary Mr. Hendrickson

Shock and death rumor across Fall Creek area

Fragmented notes report a man named Chas. Fy Meyer harming himself on Fall Creek bank and a related family shock. The piece mentions a funeral at The German Lutheran Church and varied local events including rail-rights talks, a two-story house project, a chrysanthemum show, a fire at J. C. Heinrich's stable, and multiple births and deaths.

Satella Chas. Fy Meyer Falltreak Inlaw Frederick Ontermeyer Bue E. Marketst Thuradey

Tax board rejects tax cut on railway values

Indiana state tax commissioners refused to cut taxes on railroad properties including the Big Four lines despite court disputes. The Panhandle value of 24,000 per mile remains, and many smaller branches faced no reductions. Commissioners argue earnings stay strong and lowering the rate would be unjust amid ongoing supreme court review.

Big Four Jagelia Atete Tax Board Indiana Railway Panhandle Columbus Hope &Greeneburg Wabash & Michigan Luc Supreme Court Comralasion Aso Bn Supremé Court Vanderburg Vigo Carroll

Murder of Midvteoary Wytle Con ferend-fr Wap Cold-blooded

Advices from China confirm the murder of James Wylie a Presbyterian missionary in a public street. Reports describe a brutal, unprovoked assault with clubs, kicks, and stabbings, with blame placed on identified guilty parties amid diplomatic tensions and local arrests.

Negeaskin Murer Lonpox China James Wylie Borsender Chunghe

Ten Men Doomed In Chaotic Hoosier Preview

Detroit Thursday report notes chaotic baseball exhibition with ten players, miscues by Phillips and Phillips and Gray Pisa, and a preview of an International dispute looming. Indianapolis game details include odd scoring and proposed charity proceeds. Local officials, unions, and safety board leaders weigh participation as Mayor departs for Washington.

Detroit Thoreday Paselow Burricane Gayle Anipes Wily No Phillips Samson Eho Matt Rverat Cupymil Tiny Mele Ehelds Herneaiul Thoimbrop Gies Lr Gustee Puilipad Leuny Leaven Washington Tensiec Wildman Worke Board Harp Health Board

Europe on Wheels Tour by Indians Impress Europe

A travel feature details an Indian delegation led by Porter of the Indians Nations Bank and Yobo and Wright touring Europe by bicycle from New York to Cologne and back, highlighting miles covered, road conditions, and audience Ovations. The group faced minor bike troubles, praised Swiss roads, and collected acclaim across France Germany and Switzerland, with plans for a future Spain trip.

Atrip Europe Aumines Thole Oative Heath Porter Indians Oations Bank Fred and Albers Yobo Wright New York Cologns France Potter Cologne Swiitzerland Jermasy Holland Switzerland Albars Yoba Yobo Countey Zura Mountains Bauvala Strasburg Germany Christ Spain Mr. Porter England

Turbulent events unfold across seas and cities

Fragmented report describes battles, betrayals, and custody involving Ezeta in Salvador with mutinous followers, a sea evacuation at a port, and charges of murder. It notes corroboration by Lt. Colla, money transfers, and a royal pardon path, while detailing shipboard detainees and a later safety board ruling on a separate merchant case. A Jamaica dispatch reports an assassination plot against President Hipolyte thwarted with arrests.

Ezeta Salvador Atesmer Thuradey Howe Posal Sao Boules Wey Esying Absto Tanmmier Min Ope bin Teo Lieut Colla Geo. Buxtaventa Aga Hun Ara Dhamieeal Mergeant Melford Aye Board of Safety Ferguson Spears Quo Kucera Pobwab Lowe Nick Dutcot Quicers Simpson Lope Celest Mefford Alee Melford

Judge Stubbs Nominated for Superior Court Seat

Judge Stubbs seeks the Republican nomination for a Superior Court judge position. The piece notes concerns about timing with Judge Bartholomew’s term not expiring until 1806 and argues Stubbs can be nominated and elected without interfering with other duties.

Stubbs Superior Court Police Cours Bartholomew Thoes Puitoe

Debating challenge from Capt Jack to Gowdy discussed

In Greencastle a campaign episode unfolds as Capt Jack issues a challenge to Republican chairman Hon. Jobn Gowdy for public debate with Ben. Wm. It. Myers as mediator. The scene centers on a message delivered to Gowdy’s door and a reporter’s account of Gowdy’s reaction and possible acceptance.

Denison House Jack Amie Gowdy Deuloom Hotel Ian Tush Ventaon

Death of William Matthews in Covington

A dealer named William Matthews of Ble Sather’s Monsen Mesche Indiana faced a sudden family tragedy. He learned by telegram that his father had died in Covington at about 1 o clock Tuesday morning after a period of gastric fever. Matthews, distraught, prepared to travel to Covington to be with relatives.

Smith Tsrovor Norman Kveam Manson Appeata Mara Hale Chas Benedict Texcanta Rothachild California Simer Wm. Matthews Ble Sather Monsen Mesche Ind William May Lows Covington Matthews Manuoews Holt Track Father Clavise New York Hard Iebor Father Gurlyk League of the Sacred Heart Caicago Armstrong Newakfaat van Pult Albert Gal Cumming

Unclear mixed notices from St Louis and Sweden

Fragmented report notes liquor dealers seeking action to curb camp meetings in St Louis and a political note from Sweden. Mentions payment schemes, Gov John Hancock paper, and personal movement of Max Gundelfinger. Contains garbled phrases and incomplete names.

St. Louis St Louis Lqcor Asncalation Winbridge DeHochamont Sym Duces Mater Gusasch John Hancock Sweden Gotnexntyo Stodbolss Nsalstans

Professor Gown speaks on Germany and politics in city visit

Prof. Gows, new ally superintendent of echooly, is in the city with eye on German letters. He discusses Germany's emperor, civic law, and education theory while other items mention a steamer, a lightning chase, and a sailor story among mixed dispatches.

Gous Enparntendent Echooly Ciy Eben Hapt Griffih Institute For the Blind Ign Usapanis Cunard Telklog Teldelberg Bobby Germany Aterice Beliave Priphe Ulnmarck Gows

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