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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1892

Page

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Insane Indiana Millionaire Newgarden Taken for Care

Darry Newgarden a well known citizen is confined after acting on fantasies of immense wealth. He issued invitations to a Grand hotel reception for his wife and handed out lavish checks to strangers. An insanity commission found him unsound and a guardian will be appointed. he will be sent to a private sanitarium in Oxford Ohio.

Darry Newgarden Kurtz Quigley Newgarden Grand Hotel Newaarden W. Wastioe Sant Ife

Largest Chinese funeral in San Francisco for Lee Ah Yuen

The funeral featured a rich coffin, two roast goats with heads, six pigs, dozens of chickens and sweets. Relatives rode in twelve carriages as mourners filled 130 hacks. the hearse carried a steel colin containing a $300 ring and a £900 bracelet. Total cost reached $3,000.

San Francisco Lee Ah Yuen Colin China

Mail Wagon Robbery Shocks New York Hoboken Route

A mysterious midwinter mail robbery in New York reports seven pouches taken from two wagons between New York and Hoboken. The pouches contained letters to Hoboken Buffalo and intermediate points with no signs of tampering or driver collusion disclosed. The value of contents remains undetermined but believed large.

New York Hoboken Buffalo Lackawanna

City Life Notes Reflect Local Politics and Civic Affairs

Councilman Markey praised, court proceedings slated, and public notices touch government finance. Docket includes judge visits February first, bailiffs, a postponed opera, a masquerade ball, and street improvements. Local officials discuss gas, electric, and road issues amid community events and arrests.

Murder mystery links clothing to missing Robert Wilson

Cincinnati report identifies a dead man found in the city as J L Kyte, then shows the pants with a Miles label traced to Robert Wilson of unknown address. Miles, a Washington street tailor, confirms the cloth was sewn by a worker who made one pair for a man named Robert Wilson, whose address is not listed in the city directory.

R. RB. Miles Robert Wilson Cincinnati Fifth St Broadway J. L. Kyte Indianapolis Kyte Doughiss St Hime Tie KR. R. Miles Washington-st Tidiarapelis Miles N. I Ilinois St Claypool Iroquois Club Raoma Fon Holtzman Wood Bates House Sy. Holtzman

Dr Edenharter Retorts On Fire Hospital Dispute

Dr Edenharter contests sworn statements by Lenary Tutewiler and recounts coordinating ambulance response to a hospital fire. He claims Dr Allen opposed accepting patients, ordered patients left at the annex, and delays in sending a physician. He asserts hospital care followed orders despite alleged inhumanity.

Edenharter Ties Sen Lenary Tutewiler Surgical Institute Dr. Stork Karp Dr. Allen Annex Tutewiler

Five Die in Baltimore and Ohio Express Wreck

A Baltimore and Ohio fast express train jumped the track near North Baltimore Ohio on Wednesday morning. At 11 am authorities reported five dead and eight injured with few other details.

Foustonta North Baltimore

Eider Stranded Steamer Abandoned After Grounding

Lonxnox February 3 report states the steamer Eider remains aground on Atherfield ledge with all attempts to refloat abandoned. All specie aboard and several mail sacks were removed Wednesday morning.

Eider Lonxnox Atherfield Ledge

Testimony in coroner's fire inquest closes

The coroner's investigation into the surgical institute fire concluded Tuesday afternoon. Testimony will be recorded in typewritten form and reviewed by the coroner and Attorney Shepherd representing Dr. Allen. If questions remain, more testimony may follow before the verdict. John H. Martin stated he visited the institute during the 1890 summer and found poor sanitary conditions. Dr. Allen indicated the hotel department was not self sustaining. The inquest was closed.

Markey Gresham Cox Grippe Grand Opera House Socialturnverein Meenuarcher Elmey Maj. Carter Secret Service Wim. Susser Martinsville van Buren Musser Alexander Manning Ad. Ilereth Manning Ifereth Justice Alford Julie Woods Lafayette Carsworks Pine Lake Iron Company Grand Hotel Indiana Frank 8. Fishback Condit Henry Sweetland Warrison Blaine Agin Waterson Ed. Thompson Woollen Brush Company Arthur Ueber Tateaux Cincinnati St Indianapolis Denver Col Joe Ruskin Edward Mitchell Fred Rider C. L. Gwynn William Kate Lindenan Fred Anna Bourbon Maggie Scott G. R Lillian Kennedy A. F Juliet Roak Jacob and Agnie Taylor Cerarus John Williamson Railroad St May Anderson California House Daniel Thornton College Ave la Grippe C. H. Buell Davidson-st Sarah Sabbe Pine-st Prem Vermont-st Ohio-st Young Seventh-st Chas. A.bookwalter Kenwood Fall Creek Allen Surgical Institute Shepherd Dr. Allen John H. Martin Institute

Water contract talks with city attorney after public works meeting

The Board of Public Works met with City Attorney Bailey on Wednesday to discuss changes proposed to the water contract. The session covered potential alterations to terms and conditions.

Board of Public Works City-atty

Death of Rev Hugh Hanna prompts reflections on 1857 riots

The Rev Hugh Hanna, the Presbyterian minister linked to open air preaching that sparked religious riots in Berast in 1857, died on Wednesday. The notice laments his death and recalls his controversial role in the earlier unrest.

Berast Hugh Hanna

McAllister Glide Sparks Fashion Rally

The piece describes a popular new dance craze called the McAllister Glide. It images a striking fashion impact, noting wearers wreck clothing while remaining in vogue and drawing wide public interest.

The Glider Dance Moves From New York to the West

The vglider gains popularity in New York and Brooklyn with arm length movements avoiding knee strikes. It consists of glides and whirls with a pivot by the partner around the lapel. Prof Breanceke mentions the title by Pitt Rivers called assembly gavotte and notes its trial before the last annual meeting.

New York City Brooklyn Breanceke New York Pitt Rivers N.Y

Doctor Manker Defends Coroner Hearings At Marion County Meeting

Dr. Manker said he attended the Marion county medical society and read a letter regarding resolutions of censure. He claimed further hearing was denied and announced that in future coronial cases involving anesthetic administration by others, only a regularly graduated physician will be treated as a legal violation.

Feast of St Blase Blessing Candles for Throat Ailments

February 8 marks St Blase day with priest blessed candles offered after mass. A legend from Sebaste Armenia tells how a child choked on a fish bone, and the saint cured him. The church honors his memory on February 3 in some traditions, invoking protection from throat diseases.

St. Blase Sebaste Armenia

B S and PB Morning Post Text Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows a disrupted exchange involving a portal aid purchase at a post office and a questioning Sun aor and a girl. The garbled lines include quoted phrases and incomplete dialogue without clear context or outcomes.

B.S Andrishman

High Court Debate on Marriage Powers and Riders

In Washington on February 3 the House adopted Holman’s amendment to place riders on appropriation bills. The Senate considered a constitutional amendment giving the federal government exclusive power to regulate marriage and license governance. Mr Kyle presented statistics on state variations in marriage laws and urged congressional regulation to curb fraud and immorality.

House Holman Senateroyle Kyle Ihn Congress

Electric car blown up near Beaver Ave causing damage

A Manchester line electric car No 102 was blown up by dynamite on Beaver Ave in Allegheny at 3 AM Wednesday. Fifteen new employees aboard escaped injury as a strike-related deed is blamed on protesters.

Titteen Bien Pitrsscure Manchester Beaver Ave Legheny

New Card Game Variation Draws Social Spotlight

Readers note a winter card trend as Cinch and Progressive Euchre vie for top social spot. A new seven up style without turning the trump uses bids for the jump with four points per deal high, low, jack and game. The bidder’s success or loss follows a simple yet exciting method.

Lhe Ciuch

Commissioner Hunter Sees Suburban Railway Petition

Commissioner Hunter urged Bond on the Broad Ripple franchise extension and warned against delaying until April 1. He criticized the suburban railway push and called for a strong bond to guarantee construction, noting prior eight month old right of way and potential loss if terms aren’t accepted.

Hunter Light Serateh

Bear killed by farmer after tread mill chase incident

Waterman in Pa near his home discovered a large bear trapped in a one horse tread mill. The bear tried to walk on the mill while the floor turned and Waterman struck the animal with a broken saw. The bear fell and died from a fatal head wound.

Scanstox Waterman Bruin

Indiana Weather Forecast Fair Wednesday Through Thursday

Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for slightly cooler, cloudy weather Wednesday followed by fair conditions overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The 86 hour period ending 8 p.m. February 4, 1892, expects improving skies and cooler temperatures.

Indiana Indianapolis Vicinity

Two Men Burned in Beer Punche Fire

In Prorta UL on Tuesday John Rach was badly burned and will die after a lantern set varnish on fire while Antone Rieber escaped with minor burns. Firefighters rescued the men from the burning beer punche.

Prorta John Rach Antone Rieber Rach Will

Telegraph operator attacked by three tramps at Sewickley

Ament, telegraph operator at Sewickley station on the Baltimore & Ohio line, was assaulted by three men who threatened him with revolvers, took $1.50, bound and gagged him, and left him in a stable. He escaped and is reported seriously injured. five suspects have been arrested.

Gremsanine Ament Sewickley Station Baltimore &Ohio Road

Army teamster seeks new hair after Apache attack

Jack Hatton, an army teamster, survived an Apache scalp wound and is in the city seeking a hair replacement after the 1880s era incident. The report notes the rough battle near the Mexican line and describes the aftercare and medical efforts.

Los Axories Cal Jack Hatton Gu Dalton

Court Suit Filed Over Wringer Incident Divorce

A man named Rev. born Withrain sues his wife for divorce alleging she harmed their relationship by insisting he run the clothes wringer on her preferred day. The complaint cites friction over household chores as the claimed reason.

Ghanxo Parips Born Withrain Toe

Margret Mather in Detroit amid theater notes and jokes

The amusement column recalls Margaret Mather's stage success with Nance Oldfield and The Love Chase, followed by a sudden telegram announcing her mother's death in Detroit. It also details local theater talk, the Daly era, and mischief at the Iroquois club with a staged police scare and a running gag about gambling on Sunday.

Margaret Mather Nance Oldfield Nat Goodwin Miss Mather Detroit Lafayette Terre Iaute Marion

Mystery East Side Cat Killer Slays Numerous Pets

A mysterious young woman described as well dressed with a red sailor hat is accused of using poisoned meat to kill cats in the east side. Reportedly she is linked to the notorious Jacek the ripper and has slain at least 200 felines in recent weeks, leaving streets littered with dead cats.

Jill Berrano N.Y

Grand opera at private Gotham houses in fashion

New York on February 3 reports a new fad among the citys upper crust a series of grand opera productions at private residences during fashionable gatherings. Col Henry Mapleson arranges the entertainments and Maurice Grau will manage.

New York Gotham Col Henry Mapleson Arrane Maurice Grau

Boy Returned Home After Kidnapping Incident

A kidnapped boy from Lone Ridge was brought home early Wednesday morning by John Close, a friend of the boy's father, following an abduction last week in New York. The case involves Wraith Prams and Febs Ward Waterbury.

Wraith Prams Ward Waterbury Afonday Lone Ridge John Close

Editors Form National Press Club of Railway Papers

Walt Wells of The Sux recovers from a wild vrippe case while editors plan a national press club for railway papers in St Louis next month. Brown of the News works at his desk in silk hat as staffer adopts uniform headgear. Jim Hornaday lectures on poses of the silk tile.

Walt Wells Sux Martin National Federalist National Press Louis Brown News Telegraph Jim Hornaday W. H. Robson Trade Journal Robson W. H Isle of Wight

Rough short sale notes and price details

Fragmentary text indicates a rough short sale listing with mentions of price and goods described as bowls or gents. The readable elements are unclear about names, dates, or places. Further context is needed to produce a precise summary.

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