11 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1894
Page
1
A detailed portrait of Rev. J. A. Milburn portrays his calm conversational delivery, personal magnetism, and robust appearance as key to his pulpit appeal. The piece notes occasional affectations with r, long vowels, and a fondness for classical allusions, alongside his simple language and avoidance of big words.
President Wildman of the board says limited improvements this season due to unemployment and tax burden. Cedar blocks favored by N Alabama street residents who insist on cost savings, with asphalt two times pricier. County officials clash over surveyor and school superintendent offices in the courthouse garret.
The Ziz-zag club elected Frank Staley president Ed Eads secretary and George Dickson captain. Etna cabinet company incorporated with 3000 exnital. furniture manufacture planned. Center township Republicans fixed March convention date. Tombai Lugai legion banquets set for Monday night at the Commercial club. Gov Matthews Gen Harrison and others to speak on Lincoln. Cora Mosley paroled to Central insane hospital after two year robbery sentence. H. Clay Allen sues for 4000 for legal services. Windines injured in streetcar wreck. sued for 5000, awarded 900. Mrs Barnes hosts Eastern Star party at 211 N Illinois. James King owns phaeton. wheels stolen. sleigh planned. Commercial travelers Republican club opposed civil service. Counterfeit dollars passed on 15 Market st. Chicago appeals court stops Noblesville straw board refuse dumping. Hesley family reporting thief in home. nothing stolen. County commissioners refuse to cut courthouse grounds. stone guards promised if city buys broken stone. Two unknown men steal buggy after horse dies on Market st. Wedding at Mannerchor hall Isaac Rappaport and Ray Ringoleky wed by Rabbi Meshing with 1000+ guests. Emma Stoope divorce suit cites drunken abuse and illegitimate child claim. State charities board report urges insanity management reforms. Indiana labor and legislative council meets, shifting meeting to alternate Sundays. state convention moved to May 1. D I Kennedy elected president. Congress letters discuss government ownership telegraph lines postal service and savings banks.
A fierce damp storm paralyzed streets and streetcar service as pedestrians wielded improvised snow shovels through slush and sleet. Managers ordered crews and 400 to 1000 workers to clear main lines while weather officials warned of continuing cold and a drop to near zero.
Sunday activities in Indianapolis featured sermons and lectures from Rev Coulins of Roberts Park Church comparing Lincoln to Moses Rev H O Sommers of Universalist Church discussing Christian civ ilization Prof T J McAvoy addressing Why we fail Dr Jas Johnson's Africa tour talk on mission life at Second Presbyterian Mrs Helen Richings the spiritualist spoke on haunted houses and recollections of the departed at Lorraine hall A local ad touts a bottle priced at 26 cents.
The Commercial club law committee ruled proxies cannot be used to vote for directors in the annual election. The decision, based on by law gaps, favored Col Lilly’s opponents and shifted many votes away from him as counting progressed.
A busy week begins on stage with Lincoln J. Carter's The Fest Mall at Park, while Heworth's The Ensign at Engish's promises new tricks with rock blasting. Bur McIntosh, Nat Goodwin’s former co star, faces costs from a private theater talent bureau and a costly misadventure with a typewriter girl. The Pixley murder case in London escalates as Fulford and others deny poisoning, with Mrs Pixley’s fortune noted and Newark arrival of Fulford with his wife’s ashes.
St Augustine Fla Feb 12 Richard Croker Tammany leader says tariff is a local issue and warns free sugar would push Louisiana to Democrats while free wool would hurt New York farmers He urges Congress to pass or defeat the tariff bill to end business uncertainty and protect industries nationwide.
Workmen uncover bones and clothing of a woman in a barrel four feet deep at a grave site in Hagerstown Indiana. The identities and origin remain a mystery as investigators search for answers. County officials refuse funding for a city pest house, stating the city must bear the cost if desired.
Richmond citizens plan a Commercial club with Fortune to speak next Thursday. Sunday services by Evangelist Decker in the old Christian church. French club enjoyed a museal program at President Guillet's residence. Various court cases include $3,000 awarded to Chas. Riker for Belt crossing injury and fines for domestic incidents. Public notices cover marriages licenses and births with multiple names listed.
Miserable sufferers with constipation dyspepsia and biliousness are urged to seek immediate relief with immons Liver Regulators. The ad claims no constant dosing is needed and promises cure for a trifling cost of 1b.
In Indianapolis the piece contrasts concealed society women with bold voices on propriety and marriage vows. It cites a New York Press definition of a lady, notes differing views on obedience in marriage, and mentions Anna Shaw and social rituals. Purple flowers start appearing as Jenn advances in the social scene.
John Fleming faced police court after a Saturday night fight at the Tuxsde saloon on N Pennsylvania st. Officers Curran and Holtz, aiding rounds, were involved. Holtz was struck and Fleming arrested for interfering with an officer and assault. Supt Powell attempted entry via the Grand Opera house entrance and the crowd grew.
Heirs reach a settlement on the Jonan F Lemon estate admitting the testator unsound of mind when the 1859 codicil was drawn. The original will is accepted as valid and Eliza Lemon receives Lot 10 in Nancy Lowman’s subdivision. Distributions assign shares to heirs and grandchildren, with John L. McMasters continuing as administrator.
Police report a traveling man lured a giddy Cincinnati girl via park flirtations and letters written by a friend. The friend informed authorities, saving her from a life of shame and an ill repute West End address. The girl is the niece of a prominent Meridian Street man who knows nothing of the case. Those with World’s Fair art work coupons Nos 1 2 and 2 may collect at the offices.
The steamer Foreat Home bound from West Point Virginia to Liverpool arrived Monday in tow of the Prism after striking a reef January 31. The vessel drifted for a week, and the Prism faced a hard struggle to keep her afloat as lifeboat actions and salvage efforts were required.
Reports from Colon say the steamship City of Para escorted by Admiral Stanton reached Colon from Rancador reef with the Kearsarge crew aboard. All are reported safe except Anderson Robbins a second class fireman who was drowned during the wreck. The corvette broke apart with the American flag still flying.
A Sun reporter recounts an incident where jailer Collins allowed him to briefly leave the jail then publicly taunted him from the doorway. Bystanders noted the reporter was a prisoner and Collins warned of consequences if he returned. The report cites pushback against a state bank salary scheme.
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