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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1893
Page
1
In Novresi ville Indiana on February 7 a notably small audience attended the McDonald will trial. Testimony focused on signatures and deposits with experts from Chicago, witnesses from Washington, and bank testimony. Judge Roache and Maj. Shaw defended authenticity of the will signatures amid cross examination.
A Worcester train was disabled near Leominster center by a broken wheel and collided with a following freight. The freight engine crashed into the rear of an empty passenger car, pushing it into the baggage and smoking car and badly wrecking two more passenger cars. Several passengers were injured, with George W. Luke badly hurt including facial burns a broken leg and a scalp wound. his recovery is doubtful.
Mason City reports a severe blizzard on February 7 closing rail lines and stranding two passenger trains between Mason City and Austin. The storm disrupts freight service as drifts halt travel in the region. In Boston rumors suggest John Quincy Adams may receive the State portfolio from President-elect Cleveland, though no interview is planned.
Warden French drew $1000 from the state Tuesday. Commissioner Havens cites standstill on world’s fair matters due to uncertain legislature. An india kennel club plans a meeting in the governor’s room Thursday to adopt by laws and set a beach show for March 28 to 31. About 60 millers from five states met at the Grand hotel to form a protective league and advocate fair grain shipments. Soldiers and sailors monument commission met and passed resolutions on Gen. Sennett’s death. Indiana’s crowning figure progress announced. savy astragal delayed. The run for Indiana casting described as a mogog lasing undertaking. Bier: August and Cornelia Marder, boy. Draris: Lizzie Parry 19. Juriade Bennett 51 phthisis pulmonalis. Richard Twines 8 chronic bronchitis. Carl L. Starr 8 largitus. A G Allen 30 consumption. Annia Cottorn 15 months diphtheria. David Smith 68 heart failure. Clarence Miligan 1 cerebral spinal. Mary K. Hugg 61 chronic bronchitis. Marriage licenses: Lamore to Annie Paul. Cannon to Mary Hagerty. McCloskey to Katie Riegrer.
New York reports Norwegian bark Alice from Dunkirk bound for New York ran ashore at Long Beach New Jersey Monday night. Five crew tried to land in their boat, capsized, and all were drowned. Life savers eventually saved 11 remaining, including Captain Jacobson. Alice, 900 tons, 163 by 35 feet, built in Maine 1860, owned by the captain, ports Arendal Norway.
Austrxa Texas Feb 7 Gov Hoge sent to the state legislature a message on the torture of the negro Smith at Paris. He urges new laws making counties liable for damages when prisoners are mobbed and for deaths when prisoners escape confinement. It also proposes removing sheriffs and holding mobs and aiding criminals civilly responsible.
Feb 7 report from Belligerent Blacks details Clinton Edwards's assault on Dr Cochran after a boy insulted Mrs Cochran. Cochran killed the boy's father, station agent Watts disarmed Cochran. A mob aimed to lynch Watts and burn the town, prompting a sheriff posse to travel by special train to disperse the Blacks.
National secretary Ernest Kurzenknob of the United brewery workmen, at St Paul, says he asked brewers to sign a contract. They asked 60 days to think it over. The board telegraphed that brewers lacked time to decide and would activate boycott measures if no decision is reached.
A minority report signed by Baker Kansas Lawson Georgia and Fithian protested the permanent census bureau bill. It argues the bureau would cost about 600000 annually to operate. The same day the Senate finance committee favorably reported free duty machinery for the St Louis and Chicago electric road project.
Coroner Beck weighs next steps in the Fahrbach murder case as Fosner, once tied to the Bell woman, remains unseen. Inmates place Fosner in Lebanon and describe a wealthy German ditcher. detectives search for the mysterious man amid reports of quarrels, shootings, and ailing Belle Bell.
John Banfield, chief of detectives, says an international force of 800 to 400 detectives will welcome thieves to Chicago for the fair with handcuffs. Detectives from U S cities over 25,000 population plus Paris, London, Berlin and St Petersburg will arrive two to three weeks before opening and stay until closure. He asserts they know every thief capable of reaching the city.
Lena Buckley, 16, filed for divorce from John Buckley, her husband of one year, alleging mistreatment. Accompanied by attorney Ozborn, she submitted the filing at the county clerk’s office and left with a radiant smile after paying the fee.
Fireman Muntz risked his life to pull a boy from between streetcar wheels on Massachusetts Avenue near headquarters. Onlookers hail his bravery as heroic, noting prior rescues of children near the station and noting the nickname “out here.”
A U.S. officer in Sioux country says Pine Ridge troubles are exaggerated by Agent Brown. He notes widespread dancing and four cowboys killed, foreseeing spring outbreaks. Settlers urge troops on the reservation. Lt. Bastian, an agency doctor, predicts inevitable unrest, blaming government policy rather than individuals. Brule Indians are reported filching stock on the upper Cheyenne river while agency staff say conditions are calm. Field reports place responsibility on federal action.
Georgia Ann Wilkins formerly Mrs. Van Walters faced a custody petition from the Board of Children's Guardians alleging unfitness. The court overruled the demurrer and awarded the children to the board, while Wilkins filed libel suits for damages against the attorney and board members, which Judge Brown tentatively refused. Separate habeas corpus actions for custody were noted but not resolved. Insurance cases: foreign insurers win a tax-collection dispute. London & Lancashire challenge on paying into a private pension fund ruled unconstitutional.
Stephen G Boyd began studying law on his sixty first birthday and was admitted to the York bar Monday He is a well known public man having served as state senator and editor of the York Gazette.
The senate passed the quarantine bill on Monday. In Panama matters Lob Ingersoll reportedly earned 25000 for assisting. President Harrison indicated he will not appoint Miller to succeed Judge Jackson. Ex congressman Cox of North Carolina emerges as a candidate for secretary of the senate via Senator Ransom. The judiciary committee postponed Jackson’s nomination to next Monday due to Democratic objections. Cabinet posts list James C. Carter, John G. Carlisle, Daniel S. Lamont, an unnamed Democratic attorney-general candidate, James H. Blount, Hilary A. Herbert, and a Western Democrat still unselected for interior.
The legislators met in a lively session with Republicans upbeat after dinner while Democrats praised their majority pay. In the Senate a bill to halt newspaper printing of ballots sparked a long debate before the majority report passed. House actions included bills on money loans by nonresidents, adulteration of syrups, and a graveyard maintenance law. A city rail proposal faced strong lobbying and humorous anecdotes circulated about wardrobe mishaps and candle-lit chambers. The reform school inspection and a racing committee were noted.
Marion Sulzer and McMahan absent on investigation tour as Senator Wray’s bill to limit township trustees’ spending passes to county commissioners faces broad opposition. The measure, requiring five county notices and trustees’ formal appearance, prompts complaints of operational strain. House members receive trustee petitions while McMullen’s county seat bill steers lobbying. Barnes’ track bill seeks senate amendments, with winter racing penalties to double and other changes. senate support appears likely.
Seba A Barnes representative from Clark Scott and Jennings counties is 28 and shows a life of farm work teaching and law. He married at 18 and worked in cornfields and mud while young. He recovered from a near death illness to study, teach, and enter law and politics in Indiana and Florida.
Sronny Feb 7 Brisbane Queensland remains isolated as floods surge. Wide Bay area reports hundreds of homes demolished and thousands seek refuge on hills without shelter. Business in Brisbane is completely suspended.
Niagara wood paper company in Niagara Falls collapses with liabilities of 300000 and assets only 100000. The Western association of wholesale grocers organizes in St. Louis to pursue an equity plan. Ex-ministers and a senator are discharged from Panama proceedings. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla advertised. late-releasing keys wanted. A. Schifling advertises expert services at 20 Virginia Ave.
James Sebastian bought dynamite to clear land. While visitors Dan Brewer Bill Denton and Mrs Sebastian with three children were present the dynamite dropped on a stove. The blast demolished the house and fire followed. Dan Brewers eyes burned out one cheek blown off and other injuries may prove fatal. Sebastian left hand blown off. Neighbors saved those inside.
In Cuiiaco on February 7 witnesses prepare to detail whisky trust crimes. An old member will testify about letters and a forthcoming history of the trust. The probe will cover bribery, illicit distillery crime, barrel gauging fraud, and tax schemes including a $200000 funds path and a New York export ruse.
Jeffersonville Ind Feb 1 Another convict in the prison south attempted suicide by fire. Clas Tuttle amid flames in his cell late Saturday night was rescued with severe burns to the abdomen and chest. He says the blaze was accidental but officials suspect self harm as he neared release.
About a month ago Creen Powell sued the estate of Andrew Powell for 1500 dollars claiming services and a loan. He asserted a paternal link, while heirs testified he lived with the Emily family since childhood and called the decedent father, but denied any blood relation. Judge Brown awarded costs of 25.50 and dismissed the main claim.
Master workman James Hughes, convict in the Rochester clothing exchange case, turned himself in at the penitentiary to begin serving his term after failing to appear when bail was set. He had been at large following the court's decision.
New York February 7 James J Hamilton the colored ex minister who killed his wife at Winfield on May 1 has been resentenced by Judge Brown of Long Island City to die by electricity at Sing Sing in the week beginning March 13 Nebraska's Populist Senator Lincoln Neb February 7 Judge W B Allen populist of Kearney was elected US senator by the legislature Tuesday He received 70 votes four more than enough to elect
Forecast for Indiana for the next 35 hours ending at 8 p.m. on February 8, 1593. Expect fair weather with a slight drop in temperatures. Wednesday should remain fair.
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