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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1892
Page
1
A dispatch notes a busy legislative rendezvous with rural lawmakers arriving for the session amid rumors and gossip. Frank Ader, in contention for speaker, predicts a quieter House than last session while naming five candidates and signaling his own bid. Senators and representatives mingle as upcoming entries and health-family concerns surface.
New York December 30 uncertainties linger over the steamer Umbria. Cunard officials insist the vessel is not in danger though she has not arrived. The Lahn’s captain saw nothing of her and reports say Umbria deviated from its course and is unmanageable. A Bristol steamer reported seeing Umbria near 67.43 with three arches and a broken shaft. officers expect repairs to begin next day. Passengers’ families express deep concern as anxious crowds await news.
The Panama canal corruption case lingers over two million dollars in bribes to U.S. legislators. It notes M D Lesseps offering the presidency to Gen Grant, Burnside’s anti canal resolution, and public doubt about French construction of the canal.
Greencastle Indiana reports Frézier was severely cut Wednesday night and is now threatened with lockjaw. His condition is grave and doctors fear for his life as the wound shows risks of infection and complications.
In Gardenerville Kentucky on Friday morning John Barnes his wife and James Karr were found dead at Barnes home. The two men John Barnes and James Karr had been drinking Thursday night and their quarrel ended with both men fatally stabbing each other while the wife was killed in the dispute.
Thirty five legislators opposed Gov Abbott's senate bid as shows and notes fill the Indy amusements scene. English's theater opens with Alvin dosita and A night at the circus with Nellie McHenry. Still Alarm, Jack Manly, and Will Manly feature in reviews. Bob Slavin dies in Toledo after spree. Little Tuesday ill and unable to appear. Talbott relocates manager news to New York.
A woman touring with a comic opera troupe asked police for help reclaiming her child from the Hess household on Margaret Street. Judge Norton indicated legal action may be needed if board payments do not justify possession. Hess says he cared for the child and that Hepburne can retrieve it by calling, while guardians may be notified.
Mr Barry Drew disclaims any Republican bid for mayor saying he has not heard of such a plan and would not accept the nomination due to his business. The Republicans have reportedly considered Drew as potential head of the ticket for next year.
New York reports Oscar Gleason, famed horse trainer, will attempt to train the Cincinnati zebra at Madison Square Garden on January 9. The animal has killed four keepers and several horses in the zoological garden, and Gleason paid $1,000 for the creature, a move with high risk of disaster.
Four railroad laborers were instantly killed near Garenstown Pennsylvania after attempting to thaw a keg of dynamite Friday morning. The blast occurred as workers sought to handle the explosive, causing a fatal accident with multiple casualties.
District attorney Graham vows to resist Indiana requests to take Somerty Hayes Baker Cladding and Eckare from the state. He argues crimes occurred in Philadelphia and wants trials here. Baltimore authorities plan to contest return of Hosmer and Rouse, pending Baltimore court decisions. Colbert will travel with requisitions to secure custody if needed.
Detroit December 30. A Wayne circuit court case questions who died first in a double fatality from coal gas. Deputy sheriff Rogers and wife Margaret were found dead October 6 on Mt Eliott Ave. Rogers had a $3000 life policy in favor of his wife with C M B A. John Holihan, administrator for Mrs Rogers estate, sues for the policy. The insurance association admits the debt but two sets of heirs claim the fund. The Rogers brother and sister contend Mrs Rogers died first so money reverts to them as Rogers heirs. The key issue is which spouse died first.
Sam Leggett, a Denison wood-chopper, felled an oak on the Chestaw river and uncovered a box containing 10,000 dollars, two silver watches, and a gold chain. Authorities believe the hoard was concealed during the rebellion era.
Dan O Leary once charged with embezzlement was shot in the leg Thursday night by Officer Wheatley after being ejected from a Malott Avenue dance hall. O Leary was found unconscious, his case adjourned to Jan 6. Frank Madden Morrie and David Moriarity also faced assault charges after a Christmas entertainment fight, with cases postponed to Jan 6.
Fire originated in the store house of L. Gibbs in Henrvsinun Texas on Friday morning and by the time it was checked five buildings had burned. In Tanreno Mexico the Insulator works were destroyed Thursday night and a violent norther caused heavy property damage along the harbor.
The body of an unknown Fort Wayne railroad accident victim was identified on Thursday at Mary Owen. The victim’s name was released as part of the ongoing investigation, with relatives notified and officials continuing inquiries into the incident.
Dunugyx Ia December 1
Judges Elliott Willer and McBride depart the Indiana supreme bench with terms expired. McCabe Hackney and Howard named to replace on Monday. Elliott, 58, long served since 1880. Hackney, 42, former circuit judge. Howard, 56, South Bend native helped shape the appellate court and state tax law. Elliott: retirement relief from onerous duties. practice to resume. mentions past judges and pending reforms to appellate jurisdiction.
A Sun reporter probes medical education standards in Montreal and Pennsylvania, noting lax requirements and easy diplomas. Capt Wagstaff, a veteran Cleveland ship captain, discusses ice routes, lake wrecks, and local characters while confessing he is not the Wagstaff the reporter sought. Nearby, paralleled travel tales of John Gasper and his globe trotting brother George mix with street observations about children named Henry M Stanley and local piano man Ben Starr.
The Indiana State teachers' association closed Thursday afternoon with L O Dale of Wabash elected president J R Hunt of Union City secretary and Miss Anna A Sueter of Aurors recording secretary A report praised Indiana’s exhibit at the world’s fair as a likely success The present school book law received approval The county superintendents commended the school system and the textbook law The high schools and colleges consolidated electing O L Kelso of Richmond president and D Studley of Wabaseh vice president A committee was named for an oratorical and elocutionary association while county and village teachers held meetings on lower grade teaching topics.
Washington reports Cleveland plans Morrison of Illinois as interior secretary and Carlisle likely to take the treasury. Crisp to be speaker with Wilson of West Virginia chairing Ways and Means as tariff reform aims for summer passage. Also, severe cold in Alabama leaves one man dead.
The superior court term starts Monday. All term bonds will be called in criminal court Saturday morning and forfeited unless paid. Indiana weather bureau aims to delay legislature for $1000. New instruments and a station in every county sought. Constable Williams arrested Clarence Kane Friday afternoon on assault charges, Mary Ripley aiding.
A fragmented 19th century ad notes new sideboards at Wm L Elder’s store and promotes Ayer’s Sarsaparilia as a tonic for invigorating the system, suggesting health benefits and renewed vigor for readers.
Thieves broke into Schrader and Bro Queensware at 172 and 74 E Washington Thursday night. About 250 dollars taken from a visible safe. skylight entry, Diebold lock forced. Detectives Splan Thornton and RicGuff found no clues when the store opened Friday morning.
In Varlpanarso Indiana Fred Fritz, a prosperous farmer, paid $240 for eight lightning red points after signing a paper he believed was a receipt but was a contract. Other farmers have been duped for sums totaling thousands. The swindlers collect signatures on blank contracts, later turning them into negotiable notes with no recourse for victims.
The Paris anarchists publish another manifesto praising revolt with references to fire bloodshed and dynamite. Louise Michel, aged and now in London, says she plans to go to the United States soon to spread anarchist propaganda.
The Sun carrier boys, faithful and true, will present their new year greeting to their customers on Saturday. As usual, they will be remembered by patrons who have long enjoyed the paper.
In Birmingham Alabama a boil explosion at a suburban mill Friday morning killed three men and wrecked the building. In Boston James Dunlap the bank robber was pardoned after 14 years in prison. His comrade Robert Scott died in prison, and his wife, who remarried, continued to seek Dunlap’s release and delivered the pardon personally at the prison.
Rome December 30. A council of Italian ministers decided on special measures to protect pilgrims visiting Italy for the Pope Leo jubilee in January. About 40,000 pilgrims are expected, including around 4,000 from the United States.
Curiaco on December 30 reports the coroner's jury began the inquest into the Forty-seventh street crossing accident. A large number of witnesses were examined as part of the inquiry into the victims.
Paris reports the Suez Canal Company will keep De Lesaeps and his son in their current positions within the company. The note signals stability amid ongoing controversies surrounding the management and future of the canal authority.
Printers fear government printing office placed under civil service rules provoking strong objections from the typographical union. An estimated 15 million dollars in United States currency, both practical and other, destroyed and not expected to be redeemed is noted. A 75 thousand dollar Chilean settlement from the Baltimore riot in Valparaiso remains in the treasury, with no clear distribution authority.
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