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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1892
Page
1
Reports from Washington on December 22 describe former Secretary Blaine in a weak but not terminal state. Dr. Johnston says he is stronger than public reports and not yet in immediate danger, though nurses and family stay at his side and visitors are kept from the sick room.
Mrs. Sallie Stratton a widow was dragged from her home by a gang and ducked multiple times in a creek a mile away. She was found nearly dead and taken home in critical condition according to Addison in Miami county reports.
Theodore Folsom, Cleveland's cousin, was struck and instantly killed Wednesday evening three miles east of here on High Valley road. He leaves a mother and six daughters.
Marquis de Bendans a former diplomat to Turkey has been appointed Spanish minister of state to succeed Senor Guanies in Manonip on December 22. The appointment follows his status as a grandee of Spain and former minister to Turkey.
Senator Teller doubts Jones's gold find forecast while the treasury bought 463000 ounces at about 82.45 to 82.80 cents per ounce. The senate and cabinet prospects include Carlisle and Harter. Sherman pushes a Nicaragua canal bonds security bill amid House debate.
Paris December 22 The Panama affair reaches new heights as deputies allege a total outlay of 260 million, with only about 57 million spent on actual canal work. Debates turn heated as officials call for purges, while a proposed duel between Clemenceau and Deroulede is dropped.
Police at headquarters discussed Charles Dudley Warner’s lecture on criminal punishment. They favored indeterminate sentences only to lock up repeat offenders, but doubted reform efforts and urged longer terms similar to Ohio style chronic offender laws.
Vernona Jarbeau's Starlight variety show at English's Wednesday night disappoints with no matinee and aging humor. Three strong singers including MacDonald save the act with a sweet tenor while Jarbeau flaunts gowns and a French song, though the production relies on worn gags and familiar routines.
Vice-president-elect Stevenson attended late night events in Agnanta with his party and received breakfasts from the Young Men’s Democratic League. A ladies breakfast hosted by Mrs Hoke Smith preceded an afternoon reception by Mrs Hemphill and a public reception planned by Gov Northen for the entire party.
In Waverly Tennessee on December 22 three children named Marcus were locked inside a house by their parents. The fire broke out and the children perished in the flames at the residence.
For Indianapolis and vicinity the outlook calls for colder conditions with fair skies. Thursday night will be near zero degrees while Friday remains fair with continued cold.
State's attorney Holtzman presses to bring indicted iron hall embezzlers to Indianapolis for trial. Fugitives spread across Philadelphia Baltimore and other states. Requisitions prepared to secure returns as governors weigh action.
Harry Hutchins representing numerous residents whose gas was cut off has engaged Fishback and Kappes as counsel. Preparations for suit proceed as Hutchins gathers small contributions from neighbors, aided by two or three notable donors. Attorney Kappes notes the ordinance fixes a $1.25 stove charge and lacks limits on rooms heated or burn time, making any higher rate an ordinance violation.
In Lenexa Kansas a passenger train collided with a freight train Wednesday night. The engineer was instantly killed and seven others seriously injured. Both engines and several cars were destroyed. The wreck was blamed on the freight crew for not flagging the passenger train. The conductor and freight train engineer fled. Loss estimated around $50,000. Separately at Biarritz Mr and Mrs Gladstone and daughter arrived, receiving several bouquets but no official welcome.
Gov. Chase to grant pardons to two or three convicts as Christmas presents. Mississippi Governor Stone seeks Jeff Gibbs for murder in Copiah County. Panhandle railroad sues Patrick Ward for 300 dollars freight after ice shipments. Debora Shipman seeks 2000 dollars from Citizens' Street Railroad for injuries on Central Ave. Board of children's guardians gains custody of Hattie Dixon after a criminal case convicted Jas. Alexander of assault. List of local families and medical notices. Marriage licenses issued to six couples. Advertisement for gold spectacles and eyewear.
In Mexico's Sonora region the Yaqui rebels, estimated in the thousands, resist Mexican government troops as raids against settlers continue. Dozens of families have been massacred despite military efforts, with the Yaqui force reported to number 8000 and control of a fertile, strategic area remains contested.
Isaac B. Johnson a prominent Indianapolis hardware firm member and farm owner reportedly killed himself amid a strained affair with Mollie F. Nichols. In Judge Brown's court, Warmon Everett outlined Johnson's alleged generosity and Nichols manipulation, including payments for her son’s Notre Dame education. The case, a civil claim by Nichols’s estate, continued as defense sought bond for the non resident.
Attorney Dickey moved for a new trial in the Ida Marsh assault case. The court overruled the motion. Marsh faces six months in the workhouse and a $500 fine and plans an appeal to the supreme court. Marsh preferred jail to the workhouse, and habeas corpus efforts were announced for Friday.
Supt. Wright presents the governor with an exhaustive yearly report on the insane hospital and prison. The facility housed 1,503 patients at year end, 1,039 females and 464 males, with 599 admissions and 837 discharges. 10 deaths and a 6.5 percent in-treatment rate. Costs averaged 160.50 per head, with calls for new buildings, refurbished sewers, and better water works. The prison earned 116,514.28 from operations, saved 682.51 via offal soap, and faced needs for dining, library, and walls repairs costing about 29,000, to be funded from earnings surplus of around 30,000.
The Bridge iron works secured a contract to build a Ferris wheel costing 300000 dollars funded by Chicago and Pittsburgh capitalists. The 250 foot diameter wheel will rotate on a shaft between two towers and carry 2150 passengers in a ring of cages powered by electricity.
In Seneca, New York, a foul odor led detectives to a black satchel under a New York Central depot seat containing a dead newborn wrapped in bloody Syracuse newspaper. The infant died within a day or two, with no crew involved.
Millett Wishard Fork ner Winter Elam submit waiver of right to file petition for rehearing and the supreme court orders the case certified for review.
A charred body and skull were found in a Vigo County hut in August 1891. Benjamin Musgrave, carrying a $5,000 insurance policy, allegedly staged his death by shipping a skeleton from Chicago to Terre Haute. He was arrested in St Paul, tried in Terre Haute, convicted, and sentenced to ten years and a $500 fine with an appeal upholding the verdict.
Thomas Kimble father of a young man allegedly killed in a saloon quarrel last week died Thursday at his Buckle and Ninth streets home. He suffered paralysis of the brain and had fallen ill after his son’s death. A member of the Thirty-seventh Indiana regiment he will be buried by the G A B.
The ferry from South Brooklyn collided with the tug J Ball near Van Brunt Street Brooklyn Thursday morning. The tug sustained heavy damage and was beached near the flats. One man aboard the tug was thrown into the water but was rescued.
A railway terror near Willow Creek on a Wednesday night required a man to ride a speeder along the tracks to warn an oncoming Wabash train. Two rails had been removed to wreck the fast service. authorities promise swift capture and severe handling of the culprits.
Edward W. Hallinger, convicted of murdering his paramour, was hanged at Hudson county jail. A last minute telegram from Philadelphia asked for a five day respite, but the sheriff and Prosecutor Winfield declined to delay the execution. Hallinger had faced the gallows twice before and received reprieves on both occasions.
Boston reports a Wednesday night blaze in the West-end stables causing 125000 dollars in damage. Twelve closed and twenty open cars burned. two bodies found, one unidentified and the other believed to be motorman John Clark. Two others are missing.
An amusing yet sharp account of a onetime regular on the Col lege-ave line known as Miss Funny who crowds pennies on conductors. The piece notes conductors’ patience strained by her act and a rare moment of payback as a conspiracy to balance the scales forms on the line. It also touches on winter flirtations by riders and a harsh weather mood among drivers.
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