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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1894

Page

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Fire destroys Indiana maize works. $10 000 to $15 000 loss

A four story frame mill of the Indianapolis maize company on the Chicago division near the workhouse burned Monday morning. Lack of water hindered quick control. about $1,000 stock destroyed and total loss estimated at $10,000 to $15,000 with $7,000 insured. Love Carey lamented the loss as the work of a lifetime going up in smoke.

Indianapolis Maize Company Chicago Big Your Maize Company Love Carey L. H. Carle LU. B. Carey Carey Gregory & Appel John Wocher

Sermons and Sentiments From Indiana Churches

Father Dowd of St Anthony s church Haughville gave a lent sermon on I believe in Christ at St John s Cathedral claiming Christ has divine and human natures that unite. Erad Richings spoke on becoming a medium recounting a convent sighting of a fire in a basement. Rev Ranger urged living with others to avoid sin and keep a serious life. Rev M L Haines preached on the kingdom of Jesus noting church authority. Graham Lee, a Corean missionary, spoke on Corean people and customs at Mayflower church. The Princess Colonna travels to Dakota to pursue a divorce from Prince Colonna fled Belgrade via Forty Ninth Street and Madison Avenue with children and staff. Amber Four of THE SUN s World s Best Portfolio now ready for coupon holders and watch for Number Five. Weather Indiana forecast much colder and fair Monday night and Tuesday.

Father Dowd St. Anthony’s Church Haughville Christ St. John’s Cathedral Erad Richings Ranger Christchurch M. L. Haines First Presbyterian Church Graham Lee Mayflower Church New York Princess Colonna John W. Mackay Dakota Prince Colonna Belgravia Forty-ninth-st Madison-ave

Grady Kellar to headline three night Magic at Grand

The magician Grady Kellar begins a three night engagement at the Grand on Monday with Madame Kellar, promising original feats in magic. The Park will feature a mixed bill with Murray and Mack and Mattie Vickers, presenting new acts including Sinbad, The Circus Queen, and Jacquine as the week progresses.

Eddie Foy Sinbad” Company Hughey Dougherty Kellar Madame Kellar Murray & Mack Mattie Vickers Dore” Johnson Copeland Sinbad Miss Copeland

Will Ask a Franchise in Washington Township Road

Attorney Leon O Bailey visited the county courthouse to learn the status of a rights of way petition and to prevent a rival Washington township firm from gaining priority. He said the move will not affect a pending sanitation lawsuit and urged secrecy to avoid hindering their own franchise request.

Indianapolis & Broad Hippie Leon O. Bailey Court House Nevische Bailey Washington Township

Lake at Fairview Will Be 65 Acres Of Water And Jobs

Gen. manager McLean of the street railway company has finalized plans for an artificial lake at Fairview park. The project envisions a 65 acre lake, two to ten feet deep, a mile long with a two-fifths mile width, feeding from the canal and river. Construction aims to create a bathing area, gravel shores, and a deep dam. Directors will meet soon to decide, with work expected to employ local labor and yield self sustaining revenues from bathing, ice privileges, and transport. The lake will be stocked with fish and become a favorite spot for anglers.

icLean Street Railway Company Fairview Park Tuk Sry Toe Sun McLean Mason

Gravesend Boss McKane Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Brooklyn scene grows tense as John Y. McKane, Gravesend political boss, is sentenced to six years after a long reign of power from chief of police to Sunday school superintendent. Stay of execution granted for a week pending appeal as supporters rally and scrutiny over jury handling and perjury claims continues.

Broosfyx Bartlett Stenday Morning John Y. MckKane Gravesend McKane Supreme Court Act Ag Mchane Brooklyn Boss Brccane John Y. McKane N. Y Methodist Burnday School Melune Iis New York Tweed McKktane Hic Kane Mercy

Mind Soundness Declared For Julia Casey

A commission deemed Julia Casey, 46, of sound mind on Monday. The report notes Misa Casey, aged 14, exposed stockings on a street to passersby. Casey is described as irritable but not violent with no clear insanity signs.

Julia Casey Misa Casey

Elective Franchise for Women Sails Through Congress

A St. Louis style report notes a vote 251 to 211 as the Mississippi congress adopts resolutions backing women’s suffrage. Celebratory crowds erupt with joy as hats fly and cheers ring out in the hall.

San Francisco Transmississippi Congress United States

Thieves steal eggs from city roosts in northwest area

City article notes thefts of chickens from local roosts in the northwest. Other items include W H Liggett seeking the republican state auditorship nomination, paving disputes for N Alabama street, and a series of notices from Washington memorial services to parole of Frank Cripe in Decatur county for murder.

W. H. Liggett Whitley County N. Alabama St Washington Memorial Chapman Post Hall Col. Walker Hawkins Joseph E.tate Indianapolis National Bank California Southern Pacific Atchison, Toneka & Santa Fe Opera House

Southside romance ends in Lafayette marriage

Jasper Clary a McCarty Street merchant and former policeman discovers his daughter Myrtle, age 16, has wed Charles Reno, Purdue student, after a sudden trip to Lafayette. Reno plans to continue studies while Myrtle returns home. Parents forgave the union despite earlier objections.

McCarty Union-sts S. McCartyer Jasper Clary Merchants’ Force Myrtle Lafayette Charles Reno Purdue University Keno Southport Clary Heno Reno

Remonstrance filed and saloon arrests headline local crime

Remonstrance filed Monday against asphalting West street. Two saloon keepers were arrested Sunday for violating the closing law. Several brief notices follow including a burglary claim, court actions, and community improvements.

Postmaster Sahm Faces German Demands in Civil Service Debate

Albert Sahm, newly named local postmaster, endures German American club pressure to favor their choices for deputy postmaster and oppose civil service rules. They warn against Oliver Reveal and push for appointing someone who will heed German democracy. Sahm awaits commission and bonds while applications for positions flood in. politics stir as county posts loom and rival campaigns heat up.

Albert Sahm Fta Oliver Reveal Lahm Secon Salim Sahm James K. Deery

Labouchere presses to abolish Lords in reform bid

London February 19 Henry Labouchere writes that if the queen's speech omits a Lords reform declaration he will move to end hereditary and episcopal power to reject or alter Commons bills. He urges an immediate bill to abolish the Lords and suggests an elected second chamber if needed.

London Henry Labouchere House of Lords House of Commons Labouchere

Bill Nye and party suffer deadly cable car accident

At Niagara Falls Imperial hotel Bill Nye the humorist and the others were in an aerial excursion car when the cable parted crossing the river. Oliver Ledgerwood was killed as blood flowed from his injuries. The car halted on the trestle and passengers slid down on a rope to a tug for relief.

Bill Nye Imperial Hotel Niagara Falls Knoxville Tenn Oliver Ledgerwood

Unnecessary Misery Overcome by Liver Regulator

Dyspeptic sufferers endure misery until they try Simmon’s Liver regulator a pure vegetable remedy. Headache constipation and indigestion are cured by this treatment promising relief through natural action.

Simmon

Grover Tries It Again Nominees White for Supreme Court Seat

President nominates E. D. White senior Louisiana senator for associate justice of the Supreme Court, surprising observers. White, classed an administration man, would fill Peckham’s rejected seat. term expiring soon. Hill expects prompt confirmation as Senate goes into executive session.

Washington, D E. D. White Louisiana Supreme Court Peckham White Hill Senator White South Supreme Bench State of Senator Lustis Lafourche Senate

Experiments on Morphine Antidote For Dogs At Indiana Veterinary College

Dr. Roberts Dr Greinar and Dr Crose supervised tests at the Indiana veterinary college to see if permanganate of potash can counteract morphine in dogs. One dog received ten grains morphine with no strong effect. another got five grains morphine with five grains permanganate and became drowsy then recovered. Hypodermic administration reduced the antidote's effectiveness. researchers concluded permanganate is not reliably protective when given hypodermically.

Roberts Greinar 8. I. Crose Indiana Veterinary College Croge

Fort Wayne a Great Chance for Detroit Club Move

Detroit baseball manager Geo Vanderbeck arrived in Fort Wayne Indiana to transfer the Detroit club and its Western league franchise to Fort Wayne. He secured a lease on the local park, claims strong financial backing, and notes offers of flattering inducements from backers in attendance. The proposed move would include Kansas City Sioux City Minneapolis Milwaukee Grand Rapids Toledo and Indianapolis.

Detroit Fort Ways Ind Geo. Vanderbeck Detroit Baseball Club Kansas City Sioux City Minneapolis Ilwankee Grand Rapids Toledo Indianapolis Fort Wayne Indiana

Postmaster General Nomination Boosted for Supreme Bench

A Washington dispatch says Postmaster General Disraeli is being urged for the supreme court seat once sought by Packham. Senators Hill and Murphy may refrain from opposing the nomination, with Mr. Bissell favored to accept. Also notes monitoring of public coupons and a Dr Granger report on Mr Gladstone’s eyesight amid cataract rumors.

New York Washington Disnell Supreme Packham Hill Murphy Bissell Bigsell Adstone Loxpon Dr. Granger Gladstone Waa Granger Mr. Gladstone

Pest house urged as smallpox fears rise in city

The city faces a potential smallpox outbreak with no local pest house. The Board of Health votes to act independently after county officials refuse help, hoping for a council appropriation. Meanwhile in Mivuruis Tennessee a steamer Ohio sank after striking a snag. all passengers survived.

Chicago Board of Health Haya

Row at Garfield Park Riot Threatened Over Unpaid Work

About 250 unemployed men gathered at Garfield Park to demand work on the artificial lake as foremen announced only half could be employed due to missing tools. Tensions rose when a leader named Higgins built a fire and drew weapons, prompting police to respond but no arrests were made.

Garfield Park Park Tallantire Wm. Higgins Mr. Tallentire Thoreman Robt. McClintock Higgins Tallentina National Card Works Hover Corhan Board of Works Board of Safety Campbell

Bandits Evans and Morrell Surrender to Posse

Evans and Morrell, sought as bandits, were surrounded at Van’s house by Marshal Gard and Sheriff Kays’ posse on Monday after staying there since Saturday night. Mrs. Brighton, caretaker of Evans’ children, was in the house. the sheriff attempted to evacuate women and children before the assault but the pair surrendered at noon.

Cal Evanga Morrell Marshal Gard Kays Brighton Evans

Bisma r k's Royal Guest Returns Prince Bismarck Visit

Emperor Wilhelm travels by special train with six officers to Friedrichsruhe to reciprocate Prince Bismarck's recent visit. He is greeted by cheering crowds and extra trains were run to handle the large crowds along the route.

Emperor Wilhelm Berlin Friedrichsruhe Prince Bismarck

Springfield Ablaze and Big Four Depot Fire

Springfield Ohio February 19 at 3 pm arcade square and arcade hotel are ablaze beyond control of firemen. Big Four depot also burning. Racine Wisconsin February 19 J I Cage threshing machine mammoth works reopening after five months idle employing about 600. Porraville Pennsylvania February 19 Mahoney valley collieries resumed work with two exceptions. World’s Fair portfolio back numbers ready for coupon holders. Andrew Smith found guilty of revolting crime against six year old Mary Withrow. Judge Cox to fix punishment Tuesday.

Srincfield, O Racine Wis J. I. Cage Threshing Machine Company Mammoth Porravill Mahoney Valley Andrew Smith Mary Withrow Earp Smt

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