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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1892

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Iron Hall Wreckage Inquiries Sweep Circle Street Office

About a dozen Iron Hall members gathered at Circle Street offices as Receiver Failey inventories the order's assets. Distant court instructions delay reporting. questions arise on where funds will be deposited and potential criminal action in other states.

Philadelphia Wade Washier Davis Iron Hall Circle St Supreme Accountant Walker Cashier Davis Supreme Justice Somerby Sun Failey Walker Ba Vimoree Edward Rouse Indianapolis Mr. Somerby Daniel Kneffler Kneffler Hagmer Supreme Justiceship Downing Somerby Beker Glading Theorder Order St. Louis Missouri

Saloon Bustle Leads to Multiple Police Court Hearings

In police court Judge Buskirk held hearings for John Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, and Thomas Edwards after a Monday night confrontation at Sullivan's saloon on Bates street. Mike Sullivan accused John of slashing his coat with a knife and Edwards tried to intervene as John stabbed Edwards in the throat. The trio was sent to the grand jury. Thomas Williams, released from the workhouse on habeas corpus, faced new charges for intoxication. He claimed he drank only a bottle of pop, prompting the judge to joke about fizzy drinks and sentence him to the workhouse with a $100 fine and 30 days imprisonment.

John Mike Sullivan Thos Edwards Buskirk Thomas Williams Tuesaday Thomas Sigma Chi Kappa Kappa Gammas Capitol Will Roberts Evelyn Wight California Tade Hartsuf Kuhns Society Propyleum Sigma Chis Denison Daboll Ravennes Erminie Daboall Havennes Francis Wilson Cadeaux Cabell Caboll Wilson New York Colbert Evansville Premier Steel Works Wm. Walsh Powers & Murphy Beatst M. Spencer West In- Alam Nclis Caonvingham George Falk Cincinnati Brewing Agency W. Washington St Flanner & Buchanan Dunlap St Sadie Dean Pennsylvania St William Brock Brrrus Edwin Cordelia Newland Jesse Sarah Smock Levi Annie Geisendorf Denths Lilie Langin Chestnut St Elmer Keifer W. Pearl St Fannie Spires Douglas St Israel Davis Abigail Fenner Wiliam Readel Mollie Bleile Edward E. Barbour Sadie M. Kendall

Runaway Fatality Claims Richard Jackson Near Lebanon

Richard Jackson age 22 was killed in a runaway seven miles south of Lebanon Indiana on Wednesday evening. He leaves a widow and one child. The tragedy occurred in the rural area as relatives and local residents learned of the fatal accident.

Lebanon Ind Richard Jackson

Letter Carriers Convention Chooses Kansas City for 1893

The last session of the national letter carriers convention set Kansas City as the site for the 1893 gathering after a Thursday vote. Frank E. Smith of San Francisco was elected president with Martin W. Malone of Philadelphia as vice president and John F. Victory of New York as secretary. The body also noted leaders who declined re election and praised Chicago band activities that marched through the city.

Dennis Joseph WH. Allen Crane Chicago Kansas City Letter Carrier Clark Joseph H. Allen National Association of Letter Carriers Springfield Mass Letter Carriers Armour Covention Indianapolis Frank E. Smith San Francisco Martin W. Malone Philadelphia John F. Victory New York

King Glutton Dead: Man Dies From Overeating in London

William Searle a Deptford printer famed for large meals died after overeating. An inquest found death caused by excess food and noted a stomach measuring 17 by seven inches. J Williams a West Indianapolis firefighter was arrested for grand larceny stealing valves valued at $75 from White and White.

London William Searle Deptford Wes Indianapolis Splann J. ©. Williams Williams White & White

Political campaign opens with statewide meetings

Indiana parties prepare simultaneous county seat rallies with local speakers leading in most towns. Gov McKinley set to open Republican blowout in Elwood Sept 13, Vincennes hosts the first Democratic rally Sept 1 with Gen M D Manson and Adlai Stevenson among speakers. Local politicians foresee party gains despite disputes over a contested apportionment act and a Republican coroner candidate Dr G W Lutz.

Gov. McKinley Vincennes Carroll County Politicia Dr. Lutz Elwood McKinley Ohio M. D. Manson Adlai Isaac Pusey Evansville Mentor Shanklin Shanklin

Anglia Capsizes in Hooghly River Tragedy

The Anchor Line steamship Anglia bound for England capsized in the Hooghly River near Catcarra on Thursday. Of the crew, thirty two were saved and fifteen are missing. the cause of the accident remains unknown.

Catcarra Anglia England Hooghly

Diners of Dynamite Target Carnegie Plant? Homestead Strikes Grow

Pirrspure reports a car of ingots bound for Carnegie was blown up by dynamite on Wednesday. Homestead strikers say they have collected $30,000 in donations and expect victory. Another Carnegie mill reportedly resumes operations on the same day.

Carnegie Company Homestead Carnegia Mills

Indiana Weather Forecast for Aug 26 1892

For the next 36 hours ending 8 p m August 26 1892 forecast calls for fair skies and cooler temperatures. Clear to partly cloudy conditions expected Thursday night with continued fair weather into Friday. The notice also advertises the Indianapolis Provision Company offering top quality native cattle via telephone contact 166.

Indiana Riday Indianapola Provision Company Call Telephone 166

Switchmen Strike Ends After Wide Labor Action

Burrago reports the switchmen strike is officially declared off by Grandmaster Sweeney after meetings with firemen conductors and trainmen officials. Arbitration urged ending the walkout though some bitter sentiment remains among strikers. Troops praised the decision as camps disperse and 415 workers face return to work at old wages.

Arthur Thurston Sweeney Clark Sargent Wilkinson Donovan New York Berraro Grandmaster Sweeney Swan and Mainsts Chicago Switchman Quinn Nickelplate Road Bourrano Sheriff Beck Gov. Flower Burrago Tiftt Farm

Brotherhood Hear Report On Conductor Riggs Discharge

The street car brotherhood will meet Thursday night to hear the grievance committee report from a meeting with President Frenzel regarding the discharge of Conductor Riggs. The report’s contents remain undisclosed.

Street Car Brotherhood Frenzel Riggs

Miners face renewed arrests at Coal Creek jail

Reports say squads of miners are being arrested and examined at Coal Creek while convicts are to be returned to the mines with state protection. Rumors claim Whiteside, Tennessee miners plan to attack the Coal City stockade and free prisoners.

Dramatic Convention Betrayal Sparks Tears in Lake County

At Hobart Indiana on a Democratic judicial convention day Hon A D Bartholomew won the circuit bench nomination. Ex congressman T J Wood cried openly after delegates broke from their instructions, feeling betrayed by trusted supporters.

Wood Supreme Court

Four Sisterhood That Bans Male Members

Kansas City reports Camp Shaw activities as the Knights drill and the supreme lodge of the world Pythians convenes at 9 am. The Pythian Sisters plan an early session and visit Leavenworth. The sisterhood excludes male membership and showcases a military park exhibition with the third regiment N.G.M.L. assistance.

Kansas City Camp Shaw Knights Supreme Lodge of Pythians of the World Pythian Sisters Pythian Sisterhood Leavenworth Sisterhood Park N.G. ML Pythians

The Asiatic Cholera Spreads and Precautions Rise

Washington reports from Hamburg that emigrants to the U S are treated as cholera districts and require disinfection of steamers and baggage. London, Paris, and Hamburg announce guard measures as cases rise, with ships from Baltic ports boarded and sanitary districts set up.

Washington Hamburg U.S Harve Antwerp Philadelphia Hampure Bretuin St. Priensporne London Hull Grimsby Baltic France Russia Paris United States New York Southampton State Department Teheran Persia Mesched Tabeiza Italia Stettin

Thieves Escape After Grocery Store Theft Near Canal

Thieves entered Embrose and Matthews in W New York street and stole 50 cigarette boxes two tobacco plugs and two cigar boxes. Detectives found the goods in Baker's wood shed on Columbia Alley and suspected Jesse Baker and Charles Hill both 18. Emma Shaw and Emma Wilson alerted Baker and Hill who fled. officers arrested the two women at the scene.

Embrose & Matthews New York St Canal James and Thoronton Baker Columbia Alley Jesse Baker Charles Hill Emma Hanshaw Emma Wilson Hill

King Humpert Donates to City Charities After Maneuvers

Tur Aug 25 report says after army maneuvers King Humpert gave ten francs to local charitable institutions and 30 000 francs for the poor. The text notes departures toward Millersville Buckboarn and 80 E Courts but is garbled.

King Bpumbert Tur King Humpert

What You Should Do If You Wish to Survive Cholera

An editorial warns of the fast approaching cholera epidemic and urges strict health practices. It cites past outbreaks in 1832 1848 and 1866 and quotes Dr J N Harry promoting vitality and avoidance of excess, dissipation, and immature meats to survive.

Old World America New Orleans United States Cincinnati Nick Longworth J. N. Harry Sun

Traitorous Plot Ties Bunch Killings and Hobgood Treachery

Washington parish investigations reveal Hobgood allegedly hired by detectives to murder Capt. Eugene Bunch. Details claim Bunch warned Hobgood of danger, promised immunity, and the posse may have located men five miles from Duncan’s house when the shooting occurred. Tangipahoa papers demand Hobgood’s presence for Franklinton trial while other local incidents unfold.

New Oaleans Washington Parish Eugene Bunch Hobgood Bunch Illinois Central Henry Shirling den. Duncan Franklinton Mississippi Tangipahoa Parish

Domestic woes puncture county clerk’s office ceremony

Amy C. Henderson sues for divorce citing forced marriage at fourteen and years of hardship including abandonment and threats. Agnes M. Jenkins also seeks divorce from Jesse, who left in 1880. Meanwhile a spontaneous public wedding occurs in the same county clerk room with Israel Davis and Abigail Fenner marrying under Squire Daniels.

Amy C. Henderson William Henderson Indianapolis Amy Virginia Ave Pansy Panzy Agnes M. Jenkins Jesse Squire Daniels Israel Davis Abigail Fenner Fenton Ind Daniela

Bridge Collapse Kills Miner at Dixonburg Site

At Dixonburg on the Pittsburg Shenango and Suike Mine road the bridge collapsed under a heavy engine. Bridge foreman Visher and several workers fell into a ravine. Fisher died instantly and Conductor Deifenlizer was fatally injured. Others were reported dead or dying. a relief train hastened to the scene.

Greenville Dixonburg Pittsburg, Shenango & Suike Ching Visher Fisher Deifenlizer

Seven Miners Die in Swansea Colliery Roof Fall

London reports a Swansea colliery roof collapsed Thursday morning trapping ten miners in a cage. Seven were crushed to death and three others were severely injured and unlikely to survive. In Epinnurg Archbishop McDonald was enthroned and invested with the pallium in a ceremony marked by rarity since 1639.

London Swansea McDonald Epinnurg

Cancer Specialist Bufkin Opens Office in Indianapolis

Dr Bufkin, a cancer specialist, opens a new office at 93 North 1st Street corner of Ohio in Indianapolis Indiana. He aims to provide focused oncology care with local access for patients in the area.

Bufkin M. D St., Cor Ohio Indianapolis Ind

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Horace E. Smith Massachusetts Maryland Mutual Bank Hawkins Harris H. E. Smith Cadi Buskirk Gats Judge Cox Kappa Gammas Sigma Oalia King Glutton Oath Lewis H. Jordan Grover Cleveland Stevenson N. M. Isherwood Carroll County Bynum Delphi Cowdy Republican State Central Committee G. W. Lutz Brotherhood Ite Lake County Dela-gates Poge Billy Parulyg Denver Qotlieb Myers Turista Hatthalter Berlin Millersville Jesse James Colley Lis Cupid Dmatha Ine Manliu Cinorsnall Lonsview Asylum Geo. Goetz Henry Gerward Peter Foist Goetz Gerwing
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