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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1895
Page
1
Prersume February 14 two locomotives on the Castle Shannon road collided in a tunnel near the Monongahela incline. Five men injured and 25 cars demolished with wreckage filling the tunnel to the roof. Several trainmen missing presumed buried as rescue work proceeds slowly amid splintered timbers and ruined cars.
In the Linder divorce case, Mrs. Jenckes poured hourhound drops on the table before court. Testimony covered Mrs. Linder's condition from Dr Ronnells to Rev Jenckes, with a quip about quinine provoking laughter from Judge Harvey during a heated exchange over admissibility of testimony.
Residents in CracnEvinun observed an unusual night sky display on Thursday. A bright halo around the moon formed a cross with two large sun dogs on each side and a vivid colored rainbow spanning north to south, likely caused by frost and ice in the air.
A fire in Manhattan at the Merchants Club rooms on 837 Broadway caused $25,000 damage and halted traffic. The blaze generated panic in neighboring structures, with flames spreading and smoke prompting evacuations during Thursday morning activity.
New York Feb 14 anxiety grows over the steamer St Augustine which is ten days overdue. No news has reached any point and the belief gains ground that she has been lost.
A dusky bule criminal named Wm Hart was sentenced by Judge McCray to three years. In late November he robbed Schoenberg's grocery on North Mississippi Street of cigars and forced a boy to sell the loot at Brighton Beach. The boy escaped with the cash during Hart's nap. Hart has prior prison time.
Fifty farmers in Kearney Nebraska on February 14 caused excitement by breaking open a railway car on Union Pacific tracks and helping themselves for relief. They refused county commissioners orders and were arrested. Reports say sixty more wagons are en route to the city.
Synacush New York February 14 The attorney general issued a decision on the strikers request to sue to annul Brooklyn trolley line charters. The application is denied on grounds that the authority to sue is insufficient.
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder receives a gold medal at the Midwinter exhibition in San Francisco, marking notable recognition for the product and its brand. The event highlighted purity and quality among competing baking powders.
In Minneapolis on February 14 the Ging murder trial heard damning testimony from Peter Vallaille the hackman who said Harry Hayward asked about murder for hire and driving a hack into Lake Calhoun to drown a victim He also questioned payment for the team and future consequences A trance medium Mime Peterson testified Hayward urged gambling schemes and claimed to have received 1375 from Miss Ging for prophecies Witness Patsy Garrity described large wagers and a big roll reportedly tied to the crime Hayward remained calm in court but told a lawyer They will hang me in the jail he told a guard as he faced possible execution
Eighteen Evansville residents, all but one charged with liquor law violations, appeared in federal court. Emanuel Fisher, labeled of Nebraic descent, faced charges after attempting to barter meals charged to the government. Fisher paid $30 fines and costs. the remaining fifteen defendants paid $10 each and costs.
Japanese forces push toward Che Foo five miles away while Suaneuar reports arrivals near the port. In Boston, Walter A. Rice fights a $275 fee claim before Judge McMaster, alleging misappropriated funds from iron hall lodge projects.
New York February 14. Police Commissioner Sheehan was removed and replaced by A D Andrews by order of Mayor Strong. Sheehan, brother of the former lieutenant governor, was an important Lexow witness and his departure marks a significant shift in city administration.
Three armed bandits sprang from brush beside Three notch road south of the Belt on a Wednesday night. They seized mail sacks from geo r underwood, with a revolver at his face, while Miss Georgia A husgrove rode with him. The robbers fled by a buggy as residents formed a pursuit. John O Tara a potato peddler surrendered after a brief struggle and was jailed on highway robbery charges along with William Mason, with reports of drunken peddlers in the area.
Cleveland police found a very handsome woman named Mary Slater in an upper room of an opium den. She was conscious but near death with no injuries. A 45 year old elderly man who cared for her was the only other person seen. She had recently left her parents after a quarrel and lived with an acquaintance. Recovery appeared doubtful.
An explosion of natural gas at Biest and Dittmer saloon in Anperson Indiana at 10 in the morning damaged the building and severely burned Henry Dittmer. A cellar gas leak caused the blast.
Savannah report says police ordered arrest of all Lottie Collins company members after a feud at the Macon depot sparked by jealousy. Pistols were drawn and a bystander was shot during the confrontation.
Mrs. French Sheldon, famed African explorer, left New York for Chicago to sue Adams Express Company for 15000 dollars for the loss of a box of rare African curios. The company had undertook to move items from the world’s fair grounds to the Auditorium hotel. She says the loss forced her to cancel lecture tours.
Thirty deaths from cholera in Constantinople last week. Lowell street car barns burned, loss 40000 dollars. French Siamese clash leaves a wounded French officer. Knights of Labor in Columbus plan an independent group. Several exposure deaths near Omaha and Fort Worth. Cattle losses rise. Pilot boat Richard K Fox missing after 25 days from New York with 12 aboard. Southern Pacific passenger train wrecked near San Francisco by a washout. several injured.
A fragment notes Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder winning high honors at the World's Fair with a medal and diploma mentioned in a brief caption. The snippet emphasizes award recognition and product prominence at the exposition.
Thursday session in the Indiana House featured pranks as Valentine cards toppled decorum. Speaker Adams and lawmakers were caricatured. the room erupted in laughter while business paused for a mockery of temperance figures and local political figures. Committee wrangling followed as Nicholson’s bill drew fight, but a minority report prevailed.
The senate debated a bill requiring alcohol to be taught as a science in public schools with a minority report adopted by many speakers. Senator Kern recalled his past torments with narcotics and alcohol while lamenting the seduction of drink. Senator Stuart urged teaching effects of alcohol despite jeers. McLean’s bill for $38,000 for state normal maintenance and Cranor’s salary bill were favorably reported. Mortimer Nye sent Our Dumb Animals papers to Speaker Adams, who replied with a witty note about the building not being dumb.
A dynamite bomb loaded with slugs shattered part of the Buckeye Glass Company office in Martry’s Ferry Ohio early Thursday. Manager Humphrey and a non union worker narrowly escaped. Within half a mile, buildings were damaged. The act is blamed on strikers. In Rome, the pope discontinued receptions due to health.
Judge McCray will rule on Winnie Smith's motion for a new trial next Monday. Walter Pauley, accused of stealing a watch chain and shirt stud from Geo Smith, 711 B Washington St, was bound over to the grand jury after being brought from Frankfort.
Washington Feb 14 The house rules committee made the bond resolution from the ways and means committee a special order for the day with a 5 o clock vote. No amendments or substitutes allowed due to time constraints. Senator Manderson reported heirs claims for Ford theater disaster deaths totaling 5 000 each on 283 deaths. He also stated Manderson will become general attorney for Burlington railway in Nebraska. Carlisle said 10 million out of 172 million in gold will be paid from current expenses. President Cleveland signed the Chicago federal building bill.
The latest attraction titled King Pharaoh's daughter is a electric illusion by A. B. Carrington of Chicago. A masked statue on a second floor stage is animated by electric lights to show a life like transformation into Mrs. Carrington, then back to marble. Spectators watch as hair, eyes, and mantle change color and movement occur in a brief sequence every ten minutes.
United States Judge Taft orders whisky trust receivers to pay distributing agents by noon Thursday the rebates due or face suit. The move treats rebates as a liability of the trust. Judge Grosscup, at the trust's request, has appointed an expert accountant to audit the books.
An eastbound Atchison freight in Trinipad Col. was wrecked by a defective break beam Wednesday night. Three cars of silver bullion were scattered over the ground for about three-quarters of a mile.
Pursne Colorado reports Under-sheriff Moses stopped a prize bout Wednesday night and jailed principals Champion Jack Davis of the northwest and Gus German of the Pacific coast along with their backers. Also noted, James Priddy, a baseball club groundskeeper, has vanished with $3,090 recently inherited.
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