Madden Named Indianapolis Collector Threatens Bynum Links
Reporter notes that Thomas Madden is expected to become collector of customs at the port, with Bynum’s factional battles and Donnelly-Myers opposition shaping the outcome. Postmaster Thompson’s term is said to continue, while local politics fixates on polling, finances, and party leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Nerva
Union Station
Indianapolis
Thos. Madden
Madden Lounge
Washington
John Rail
Donnelly-Myers
White House
Smith- Myers
Madden
Meridian church listings and Sunday services
A condensed notice lists morning and evening services across Meridian street churches including M. E. and Presbyterian congregations with assigned pastors such as Rev. W. B. Dunham and Rev. F. O. Ballard. Also noted are a St George’s Episcopal singing event by Wm Hooper and a Speer meeting at 284g Indiana Ave led by Dr. Sabin, plus a 3 pm Campbells Military Park gathering with Rev S. A. Haines and the Millsin family. New sideboards at Wm L Elder’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian St. M. E
Tabernacle Presbyterian
W. B. Dunham
St. Paul’s Episcopal
F. O. Grannis
Muncie
Second Presbyterian
Central-ave. M. E
H. A. Buchtel
Memorial Presbyterian
F. O. Ballard
Woodruff-place
Woodruff-place Baptist, Rev. A. D. Berry
Roberts Park
M. E
A. van Anda
Wm. M. Hooper
St. George's Episcopal Church
Central Christian
D. R. Lucas
Paul
Agrippa
Speel
Indiana Ave
Sabin
First Baptist
First Presbyterian Church
W. F. Taylor
A. Haines
Bails Campbells Military Park
T.R. Millesin
Identity confirmed in electric-car death on W Washington
John Corcoran, not Cochran, is identified as the man killed by an electric vehicle on W Washington Street last Wednesday. His widow arrived from New Augusta Indiana to claim the body, arrange burial with Renihan Long & Co, and inform a daughter on Lord Street who did not know the victim was her father until after the accident and hospital death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran
W. Washington St
New
Augusta
Ind
Foutz & Fitzhugh
Renihan, Long & Co
John Corcoran
City
Lord St
New Augusta
Muzzling the Anarchists Timmerman Arrested in New York
New York on August 26 police arrested Charles Timmerman an East side anarchist orator for speeches at an anarchist meeting last week inciting to riot He allegedly urged listeners to break open stores for bread and take what they needed jailed on default of $5000 Detectives who attended the meeting furnished evidence More arrests expected as warrants are issued against others using incendiary language Imma Goldman to be locked up
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himma Goldman
New York
Charles Timmerman
Timmerman
Imma Goldman
The Indianapolis National Bank Failure Tale
A KR B F Pierce director recalls the Indianapolis National Bank scare. An elevator boy warned of a bank suspension, Pierce dismissed it as false, while a newsboy’s shout confirmed the bank’s failure and a trader lamented missing a 182 sale offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis National Bank
Tur Sun
B. F. Pierce
Pierce
Stan
McLean Officials Demand Streetcar Track Lowering
President Mason Supt McLean Attorney Allen and George Herpeck met county commissioners Saturday on lowering Irvington line tracks as a new grade is set. Commission orders may compel compliance. if not, legal action will follow. Pleasant Run bridge project planned for next spring. Supt McLean new railway head along with President Mason toured city lines. For An Arm Suit Against Railway. William Hollick a Lake Erie Western brakeman seeks 25000 dollars damages after an accident in Tipton yards left him without a right arm claiming misaligned and poorly maintained equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Mason
Allen
George Herpeck
Irvington
Pleasant Run
Citizens’ Railway Company
William Hollick
Lake Erie & Western
Tipton
Inn Receiver Takes Over Merchants Roll Paper Co
The Merchants roll paper company of N Delaware street went into receivership Saturday after complaints by Charles and Jacob Becker claiming $106.64 owed and total debts to various creditors around $10,000. Insolvency was alleged. Judge Brown appointed W W Stevenson to manage the company’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Roll Paper Company
N. Delaware Sr
Charles
Jacob Becker
Brown
WW. E. Stevenson
Curious local sights and a buzzing stamp machine
In Denison a window display gains novelty from a large bee colony wandering through the house sample room and offices. A new electric stamp canceler thrills post office staff, speeding letters and provoking political gripes over a single employee cut. The device costs under one hundred dollars but earns four hundred annually, with a caution about jamming on hard objects. Beecham's Purgative and a cleaning ad conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison House
Post Office
Eighty Five Lives Lost In Hurricane At Sea
New York reports a body washed ashore near Sandy Hook in oilskin and boots, likely another fishing smack lost in the recent hurricane. Vessels returning from the storm show severe damage with boats washed away and steering gear crushed. The Philadelphia and Reading coal steam er anchored with a sinking condition and a lost barge in tow as crews tally the expected death toll near eight dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spermaceti Cove
Sandy Hook
Philadelphia & Reading
Miller
Philadelphia
Fatally Shot Doctor W O Williams in Houghville
Dr William O Williams lay dying after a rifle blast traced to Otto Bott at his parents home in Houghville. The 22 caliber bullet hit the right breast near the nipple. Bott, a 19 year old German immigrant, claimed accidental shooting while aiming at a dog. neighbor Lott and baker Paul Feucht helped identify him to Marshal Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Williams
Hough Ville
Otto Bott
Williams
Morrison
Cain
Thomas
Diving
Lott
Paul Feucht
Dr. Williams
Bott
Arest
Marshal Hammond
Murderous Robbers Shoot Illinoisan Farmer in Escape
Danville Illinois August 26 Four highwaymen halted a carriage returning from church at Pilot Chapel. Helwick whipped the horses and two robbers leaped in. one fired, killing him instantly. Robbers fled, firing as they ran. Authorities hunt the men and vow swift punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Wick
Pilot Chapel
Helwick
Park stage season opens with Indianapolis stars in town
Mattie Ferguson of Indianapolis will lead in The Wicklow Postman with Eugene O Rourke starring. Anna Moore, also from Indianapolis, joins The Devil's Auction. Will O Wheeler heads to Chicago to join Patti Rosa. Local theaters prep for encampment week with Evans Hoey at the Grand Superba at English and Side-tracked at the Park. Document mentions Chicago-bound plans, Castle entries, and new company members including Doc Freeman and Arthur Moulton as Park theater opens next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Ferguson
Indianapolis
Evans & Hoey
Grand
Superba
Park
State House Yard
Cleveland
Kelly
Brooklyn Bridges
Doc” Freeman
Patsy Gorman
Harry Porter
Arthur Moulton
Tragedy in Barthorn Ends with Deaths and Mystery
In Barthorn Maryland George Reed a Belgian bricklayer cut his wife’s throat, then his own, after a drunken spree following unemployment. Their 11 year old son intervened with a pitcher, a box of poison remains found, and five children are now orphans. The other item reports on Thomas B Reed of Maine attacking democracy over tariff repeal and the silver question, with Senate debates and political maneuvering including Mr Martin’s seat inquiry and plans for the Sherman repeal. Solly Smith travels to Asbury Park for a rematch with Dixon, consulting on potential criminal implications for the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthorn
George Reed
Reed
John
Washieton
House
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Republican Party
Rourke Cochran
New York
Colorado
Nevada
Bland
Senate
Martin
Kansas
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Ady
Comitttes
New Hampshire
Congress
A New Law School for Indianapolis Proposed
Butler university trustees favor creating a law school in Indianapolis with first classes likely around October 1. A committee led by Howard Cale will organize, aiming to leverage city courts and libraries. Board of lectures would include leading Indianapolis lawyers. Will Latta may serve as secretary. First year funding from Butler. future self support hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Butler University
Howard Cale
Judge Eliott
Will Elliott
John Duncan
John M. Griffiitha
A. E. Mason
W. P. Fishbash
Judge Ayres
A. C O
Fatal Fall Claims Twenty-Year-Old Painter
William Woods died at City hospital from injuries after a fall Friday while painting an electric light pole at Tennessee and Seventh streets. The 19 year old lived with his mother at 49 Mulberry Street. Coroner Beck viewed the body and it was turned to Flanner and Buchanan for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woods
City Hospital
Tennessee
Seventh-sts
Mulberry
Beck
Flanner & Buchanan
Palace Fire Burns Negronti Caffaren Palace in Rouen
A palace in Rouen burned on Saturday morning. Negronti Caffaren palace was destroyed while occupants included the pope's auditor and the Portuguese consul and family. All were rescued after firefighters used ropes and ladders to reach many from windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouen
Negronti Caffaren Palace
Declared Insane Robert Davidson in 74 Hanna St home
Robert George Davidson aged 44 was declared insane on Saturday. Former railroad engineer, he was slightly injured by a fall and is described as morose and irritable. He has assaulted his parents, with whom he resides at 74 Hanna Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert George Davidson
Hanna- Bt
Amateur bicycle tournament for colored wheelmen planned
In Chicago next month a amateur cycle event for colored riders is announced as the city hosts visiting wheelmen. The Bachelors' club entertained several riders and notable figures from the Indianapolis meet were in Cincinnati recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bachelors’ Club
Zimmerman
Johnson
Cincinnati
Saturay
Queens
L. L
Consul Watts
Kentucky
L.A. W
Louisville
Belle Isle
Detroit
Frank Waller
London
Tax Board Hearings on Bank and Land Assessments Saturday
The state tax board held a busy session in which Marshall county auditor Peter Hahn argued for lowering assessments on First National and State banks in Plymouth, the Union State Bank in Bremen, and the State Exchange Bank in Argos. Fulton county landowner Ananias Baker also pleaded for reductions, citing stringency. Aurora distilling company representative H W McMullan spoke in the afternoon, with Hauck defending the local Board of Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Board
Peter Hahn
Marshall County
First National
Plymouth
Union State Bank
Bremen
State Exchange Bank
Argos
Ananias Baker
Fulton County
Times
H.W. McMullan
Aurora
Aurora Distilling Company
Hauck
Board of Review
Gossip and court notes fill a late 19th century issue
Local items report social chatter about fashion and parties, city park picnics, and winter gatherings. Theodore King pleads guilty to petit larceny with a three month workhouse sentence and a $10 fine. Several public matters include a garbage crematory fund drive, a looming architectural project for a soldiers monument, and a tax dispute tied to iron ball funds. A rash of legal actions features suit against Faylor and McGinnis for a $2,300 note, a theft case against Thomas Backus, and an injunctive injunction in a garbage collection dispute. A baby mystery unfolds as Mary Cox disappears after giving up a newborn now at the orphan asylum, with Lulu Link entangled in the custody saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond’s Park
Theodore King
Cox
Indianapolis
Delta Tau Delta
Belva Lockwood
Mansfield
Rebecca Sanders
Howard Sr
Edwards
Winters
Failey
Backus
North
Bicknell
State Charities Board
W. W. Whitlock
Chicago
Clarence Kingdom
Jameson
Walker
Brown
Metcalf
State Health Board
Muncie
Wm. Smith
Brightwood
Bridget Pendergast
Triday
Capital National Bank
Theodore
William H. Griffith
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Normal School
John B. Stumph
Joseph M. Faylor
Josephine McGinnis
Faylor
Thomas Backus
Edward Blakemore
James Collier
Fred Lohrman
Mary Cox
City Hospital
Mary
Lulu Link
W. Northet
Laura Hepburn
Laura
Board of Children’s Guardians
Lulu
W. North
Orphan Asylum
Latta Link
Laura Heporn
Programs for G A R encampment impress with scope and satire
The official G A R encampment program runs 125 pages with portraits of officers, committees and local sights, boasting rich content and 26 cent price. It contrasts unfavorably with Washington’s edition for advertising balance and features badges, parade cards, and two crossing points at major streets. Floats on war pageantry progress, while Kipp Bros decorate the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
G. A. R. Naval Veterans
State House
Second
Merrimac
Monitor
Lee
Court House
Kipp Bros
Wm. Wilkins
Signal Corps
Cavalry
McClellan
Wirt
Kearsage
Suit Over Gasoline Tank Death Sues Standard Oil
William Bolander as administrator of Edward Grant seeks a $10,000 damages against Standard Oil in federal court. Grant, employed to take gasoline from Aurora storage, died from fumes after the air duct was closed. The suit alleges negligence and that authorities refused to break the tank bolts for rescue. Grant left a 10 month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearborn
A. G. Downey
United States Court
Wm. Bolander
Edward Grant
Standard Oil Company
Aurora
Wm. H. Thompson
Grant
Indiana Weather Forecast Nearly Two Days In 1893
Forecasts for Indiana for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Aug 27 1893 call for fair weather Saturday with a slight warming trend and fair conditions expected Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Siam Accepts France Ultimatum as Wires Signal Aid
WIRE WHISPERS report Siam ready to accede to France's ultimatum while markets reacted to favorable bank statements. American railway securities surged on London exchange as New York prices boomed after a slow return of confidence. In Minnesota, Ben Miller Henry Morris and John Tomlin are accused of robbing $5 000 in gold from the First National Bank in St Paul. They were nabbed at the Adams Express Company office during a baggage check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
France
London Exchange
New York
Ben Miller
Henry Morris
John Tomlin
First National Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Madden
Thompson
Fitchey
East
Democratic “Finance” Committee
Builders’ Exchange
Republican Committee
Smith
Grant Hornaday
J. M. Barnett
Republican State Central Committee
Russell Seeds
Journal
Wm. L. Elder’s
Beecham
Emith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania-st
Death's Door
Houghville
Ron
Solly
Solly Smith
Asbury Park
New York City
Dixon
Roby
Fort Wayne
Otto Gresham
Butler
Wi. Woods
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