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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1893
Page
1
The crowd of about six thousand viewed a muddy clash as Purdue defeated DePauw 42 to 18. Spectators cheered and jeered through injuries and rough play while students and locals filled the scene with fashion, songs, and loud cries at the fair grounds and nearby streets.
Princeton defeated Yale 6 to 0 on the Manhattan field in New York. Ward carried in the score with King adding a goal. Yale made little gain and Princeton’s line dominated. The second half featured Yale’s ducking trick failing against a stout Princeton defense.
Weather forecasts for Indiana predict a 36 hour period ending 8 p m on December 2 1893 with much colder temperatures and a near zero forecast Friday night. Washington reports a severe cold wave extending to the Dakotas and clear conditions Saturday with temperatures dropping from 18 to 20 degrees.
Receiver Hawkins probes John C. Wright over tax returns and stock certificates tied to a bank collapse. Wright’s $1,600 listed assessment clashes with $63,000 in mining stock allegedly deposited with the bank before its suspension. The issue centers on ownership and taxability of the stock as an offset against a large note. Wright declines to comment.
A public safety board session featured fire hose representatives discussing brands. Callahan claims unfair treatment. tests show Callahan and Sterling fared worst, Baker fabric and Red Dot fair. Bids listed: Unique 90c, Trenton 90c, Baker 80c, Eureka 40c, National 60c, Boston rubber 70c, Callahan 8c, Boston jacket 80c, Akron rubber 80c. Awards pending. In Chicago Cronin murder case, juror Rehm faces discharge for false Toledo claim.
State insurance commissioner Duke blacklisted Washington fire and North Carolina insurance companies for noncompliance with Indiana law. Friday, Judge Baker ordered U S marshal to bring Eli Luther Ward to Toledo for alleged counterfeiting. Friday, the state murder case against John Sibery from Wells county was appealed to the supreme court after his acquittal for shooting his wife. Hotels held elaborate Thanksgiving dinners with Denison and Bates house menus noted as exceptional.
George Armstrong, a colored man and church member in Louisville, was hanged at Tayl orville Kentucky. The drop failed to break his neck and he strangled to death in 14 minutes. He confessed to murdering his mistress with a hammer to preserve his social standing among friends and invited the crowd to meet him in heaven.
Fire at 11 o'clock damaged the Haymarket on West Madison Street in Chicago. The theater with 2500 seats escaped major damage due to fireproof walls and heavy water, though the upper office building burned, causing about 60 000 dollars in building losses and 50 000 dollars in tenant losses. Several businesses on the lower floor suffered smoke and water damage.
In Brooklyn Justice Barnard opened the contempt case against John Y. Aricivane and six aides for defying the supreme court order to allow watchers at Gravesend election booths. McKane’s defense team included six top lawyers as affidavits detailed attacks on voters. A police lieutenant shouted he did not give a damn for judges as the court order was resisted. Separately, Washington’s Monte Carlo gambling dens were wiped out by fire in Longbridge, and police had long pursued illegal gambling.
The Grand theatre reported its largest Thanksgiving crowd ever as Park and English's shows sold out. Effie Buster in Doris drew praise for pathos while Morrison's Grim humor in Aust received high marks. Julia Marlowe lineup listed for upcoming Grand performances in Frisco.
A street car on a trestle between this city and Wellsville ran down and killed a woman and seriously injured six others. Mrs Hersha, 19, was killed after jumping to save her infant. Others injured include Laura and Delis Martin, Aaron Moore, James Cunningham, and Charles Archer. The motorman cited slippery rails and inability to stop.
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports Brazilian rebel troops under General Isadore won on the Rio Tegra river defeating government forces. About 1,000 troops surrendered Tuesday, with 400 killed. A separate rumor claims President Peixoto was assassinated, but stock exchange members doubt it. The Duke of Leinster died in Lennon, age 42, leaving a son Maurice.
Controller Trusler sent a two page letter to the Board of Safety outlining a shift to quarterly salaries for police and fire department personnel. He proposes retroactive treatment of October and November pay as advances, with deductions if the city attorney rules against the raise.
Supt. E J Pulford charged with forgery by the Long Distance Telephone Co is in police court. Detectives returned from Syracuse with him and Merrell Moores for Fulford demanded an immediate trial. W H Miller for the company objected, a sharp exchange followed and the hearing was postponed to Saturday. The warrant alleges a forged board bill for 36 dollars.
The Lehigh Valley strikers refuse President Wilson's plan to recall workers and address grievances. Freight service suffers delays and accidents as new crews operate, with passenger traffic dropping markedly amid tensions in Jersey City and Sayre incidents. Some non union workers report stones thrown at engines and police. An engine explosion near Sayre injures crew. two firemen later die from wounds. Six Caxton to Fairview freight trains stall in Wilkes-Barre region.
County commissioners delayed contract bids for a First Street river bridge after an error in advertising. Sixteen proposals were filed but not opened as bids must be published six weeks prior. bids will be readvertised with new specifications. Some locals suspect railway interests influenced the delay, which commissioners deny.
A city charity report details alleged destitution scams by the Stillman family. They reportedly displayed a deformed 14 year old boy to solicit funds while moving between neighborhoods. Trustees and residents grew wary as fraud concerns rose and aid shifted to other applicants.
The Farra gut boat club of Chicago ends its 21 year run and closes its club house amid debt of 26000 dollars. Prohibition era tensions, a 50 levy, resignations from key members, and a asassment ripple through the ranks. The clubhouse is now closed this week.
Detectives Kinney and Richards arrested Ed Carroll and Ed Griffin, step brothers, at their home on 7 Fayette Street for alleged burglary and grand larceny. A stash of cigars from Indianapolis Creamery and goods from John Berry on Indians Avenue were found, plus safes linked to Shrader’s store burglary. Annie ROCer, colored, was arrested for stealing jewelry from an East Washington Street shop, with trinkets found in her bag.
Paris dispatch reports rumors of a holy war amid Morrocco unrest. Marabouts preach warfare in schools while Arabs in Algena grow restless, stirring fear among Christians and prompting calls for French security measures.
The note cites Hon. Alexander H. Stephens together with a reference to Dr. Simmons Liver Regulator described as having an effect when needed. The fragment also mentions Hon. Alex Stephens in connection with the product.
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