Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Indianapolis Sun in Indianapolis, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1895

Page

1

Tragic Baltimore Theatre Disaster Leaves 23 Dead

A fireless gas leak sparked a deadly crush at a Baltimore theater during a Hebrew opera. Over 20 people died and more than 100 injured as exits clashed and stairs collapsed under a frantic stampede. Police and fire crews removed bodies to the morgue amid chaotic identification efforts.

Baltimore Trontst Theater Ces Eges Ethem Iere Efler Asa Eicort Morelle Imorgue Sara Stove Eatly Oal Ories Lanedius Leones Nas Louis Aimel Gabriel Bernstein Peresa Poruetein Webbe I Bernstein Nag Ho Faveli Neo Cohen Eresidin Bylidian Morris Levenson Erocet Morris de Tosen Jacob Ro Ms Sale¢lere Juchess Baral Vera Isarel Annandoseph Leberw Wolf Torwitz Sarah Lock Tvo Samuel Kramer Stoner Tine

Malory & Snyder Assigns In Monroe City Trade Firm

Vincennes Ind Dec 28 The firm of Malory and Snyder general merchants of Monroe City has made an assignment due to general hard times Liabilities 6500 assets 3500 The move affects creditors and customers in the region as the firm seeks liquidation under a court process.

Vincennes, Ind Malory & Snyder General Merchants Monroe City

Stoves Connected Any Part of the City

Frank Batis announces stove connections for any part of the city.

Tol Frank Batis

Sound financial policy proposed in bimetallism talk

A Yale professor Irving Fisher argues gold appreciation does not erase debts and favors a parallel standard. Stanford's Boward A. Russ critiques current gold and silver relations while urging sound monetary policy to avoid currency famine and falling prices.

American Economic Association Sion State Senate Chamber Irving Fisher Yale Fisher Belmont- Morgan Boward A. Russ Stanford California Lesan Difficuit Jlenny W. Parnham Yate University Bret Vhaemie Gasners

Oklahoma Divorce Claims Duel Between Lawyers

In Oklahoma City District Court Mrs. Isabella Weiss won a divorce from Joseph Weiss on non support cruelty and neglect. The case revealed alleged intimate relations with Dr. Abram Mayer of New York and a potential remarriage plan if the decree stood. Attorneys for the defense clashed with Hon Selwyn Douglass for the plaintiff and PD Lewis for the husband, trading sharp exchanges but no further hostilities are expected.

Oxnanoma City Okla U. P District Court Isabella Weiss Joseph Weiss Seventy-fourth-st New York Abram Mayer Weiss Mayer Selwyn Douglass

Two Smooth Fellows Bond Bill Passes To Get Off With Mild Dose

George Newman alias Carlton and Frank Preston receive police court sentences of 100 dollars and costs plus 30 days in the workhouse. The pair had been linked by a series of alleged crimes and were escorted from the scene as investigations continued. Samuel Gompers to visit Indianapolis next week as labor leader arrival approaches. Government bond debates and political commentary wrap a busy legislative week with Dingley predicting sufficient opposition to be overcome. Governor McKinley comments on tariff bill as emergency measure amid national talk of economic policy.

George Newman Carlton Frank Preston Gompers Samuel Gompers The Nation of Labor Inedianapolis Mr McBride Speaker Need Dingrey Cleveland Eoumet Senate House Pere Capitol Treasury Department Ait. Brosius Cinafi Weechiniey Conemers U. P Priday Gov Chiniey Dingley Ways and Means Committee Wlre Inviand McKinley

Lon Rooker Plea Temporarily Insane in Murder Trial

Lon Rooker, who fatally stabbed his wife and attempted suicide last September, was visited in jail by a Sun reporter. He refused to discuss the murder or the upcoming trial set for March. The defense likely hinges on temporary insanity, a strategy prosecutors say could be pivotal.

Lon Rooker Wo Sun Hoag Tris Lux Booker Wiltsie Tts Uatalan Rooker

Wreck of Illinois Central Fast Mail Near Water Valley

The southbound Illinois Central fast mail from Chicago to New Orleans derailed near Water Valley Mississippi Friday night due to a broken rail. All passengers and most crew escaped with only minor injuries. Express-messenger Dale of Cairo sustained the most serious, though non fatal, bruises. Delayed travelers were brought to Indianapolis Saturday by a special train. Weather: Indianapolis area cooler with warmer foggy Saturday night and Sunday showers.

Illinois Central New Orreans U. P Iinois Central Chicago Water Valley Miss Dale Cairo

Local Ads and Repair Services in Historic Notice

Advertisement fragment lists Driven Wells at 40 E per foot Jill Indiana Ave and People’s Shoe Repair ing wo offering shoe repair and delivery by phone at 1503. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a 25 cent price and refund guarantee for cold cure at 165 Virginia Ave.

Indiana-Ave Virginia-ave

Company Statements On Streetcar Incident Reputation

A rough transcript shows a streetcar conflict with mixed assurances from a company spokesman. The firm pledges support for the involved operator while expressing condolences to a widow and acknowledges public concern at Indianapolis and broader complaints about conduct.

Atrocities Reported in Asia Minor Amid Armenian Crisis

Dispatches from Constantinople relay Austrian and allied accounts of mass killings and enslavement of Armenian civilians. The writer cites widespread violence, deportations, and the forced transfer of women and children as the collapse of secure safety unfolds.

Re Foley Boston Constantinople Asia Minor Arvin Adling Pyatin Sando Wan TSG Reinaing

Wife Shielded Husband Faces Perjury Claim

The article describes Hemarhkstoxr wife describing a confrontation where she swore out a warrant for her husband Morris Conklin arrest on assault charges. She alleged injuries from a seating incident and testified at court while the judge suggested perjury could be involved, then released her with a warning, and Morr is denied striking his wife.

Morris Conklin Kaspar Conklin

Western Union Moves Back to Original Fire-Damaged Office

The Western Union Telegraph Company returns to its former Peart Street quarters after remodeling. The office, formerly driven out by the Schreicher and Lee fire, has been restored to first-rate condition and is ready for work.

Western Union Telegraph Company Tempora Peart St Offic Schreicher & Lee

Religious notices and local arrests in Indianapolis

Dr G D Watson holiness evangelist preaches at Salvation Army hall Sunday at 11 am. Salvation Army thanks helpers for Christmas dinner. Rev D R Lucas to lead Sixth Christian Church services. Holiness group rents Friends' Church on Delaware St for series starting Sunday night. Marriage licenses listed John G Gall to Kate Osborne and Joseph Moore to Jennie Brewer. Arthur Nelson pleads guilty to petit larceny stealing gloves from Danbury Hat Co and is arrested in Hamilton Ohio. he has no home and history in penitentiaries. Leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented at low prices. pumps and fixtures advertised.

G. D. Watson Salvation Army Ella Saulsbery Edward Mary Brady Samuel Ida Ashley I. BE Emma Davis W. FF Mrs. Snider Sec Lee Edwards Denths Phebe M. Taylor Fred Stanwood John G. Gall Kate Osborne Joseph Moore Jennie Brewer Arthur Nelson Danbury Hat Company Hamilton Wilson

Streetcar Conductor Injured Entering Car at Railroad Crossing

Albert Campbell a street car conductor fell while attempting to board his car at the railroad crossing on West Washington Street Friday night and sustained a burst blood vessel in an ear. For a time his condition was feared dangerous but on Saturday Dr Pettijohn said he would recover.

Albert Campbell W. Washington St Pettijohn

Maurice Thompson's Assault Sentenced In 90 Days Jail

Maurice Thompson, a colored man, assaulted his wife Laura by withholding fire causing her suffering. Judge Cox sentenced him to 90 days in jail with a $1 fine on a Saturday. Fragmentary ad lines follow mentioning furnishing, beds, tile designs, and contact details for Frank Potts and others.

Maurice Thompson Laura Judge Cox Maurice

Man Beats Wife in Fatal Drunken Brawl

At 2924 Leithgow Street Charles Green 27 beat his wife Ellen 28 in a drunken quarrel. Ellen died soon after from a fractured skull and brutal injuries. Green was arrested after four officers dragged him from the home.

Pui LA A del Puta U. P Leithgow St Charles Green Ellen House of Correction Green

Japanese Parliament convenes Saturday session

Multiple items report events on Saturday including a Tokyo parliament session beginning, Chicago tailor Ely & Co signing for 85000, actor William H Wallis death in Philadelphia, a New York bank loan drop of 11180100, Norwich grain warehouses burned causing 75000 loss, Syracuse Sweet Manufacturing under receivership with 400000 liabilities, and Lord Dunraven resuming charges against yacht Defender owners with no further details.

Ely & Co Chicago Wm. H. Wallis Philadelphia New York Weekly L. D. Maton Norwich N. Y Sweet Manufacturing Company Syracuse Lord Dunraven Defender New York Yacht Club England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Binny N Peschess T.N. Goss Dr Af Readng Oir Uch Guss and Woodburn Woodburn Ht Indianapolis LB. E. Itramer Lilfayette B. F. Johnson Benton County Geo. W. Brigham Montmorenci W. T. Burkett Skaightstown George Rosenthal George Lynch James Sams Lie Jake Burrell Barbour Foutz J. W. Foutz Qars BO Agide Orton Alan King Motha Ilierton Sesten Wweere Dan Fela Phew Solis HR. Dingley Weypto Ip Gov. WeKinley People’s Shoe Ana Spootir Nh Muanaee Compietor Williams Atte Bey Paks Twua Gineisiag Vyasa Hemarhkstoxr Hier Pdusbard Cley Life Dno Lilly Wm. IL Elder Sno. ES Lilly Frank Potts
Search Courier

Search the Indianapolis Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Indianapolis Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication