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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1892

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Street Car Strike Holds With One Feeble Run Attempt

Indianapolis Citizens' street railway strike remains stalled as one daily feeble car run is attempted. Advisory and relief committees organize aid, while unions denounce Frenzel and rally support. Officials meet behind closed doors in a triangle of city leaders amid ongoing talks and speculation of settlement.

Citizens’ Company Citizens Broad Ripple Street Railway Railway Corporation Brotherhood Eli Hendricks Tom Taggart Taggart Tagesart Frenzel Wilson Simeon Coy Sullivan Hawkins Board of Public Safety Plang C. W Lonisiara St. Barn

Stanley for Parliament Candidate Effort Faces Stanley Denbigh

Friends of Henry M. Stanley are pressing him to run for parliament at the next general election. The Denbigh seat, currently held by Conservative Hon George Kenyon, won by 21 votes, and club chatter suggests Stanley could overturn that slim margin. The Weather Fox Indiana calls for cooler fair conditions into Friday with clear skies.

Loxnon Henry M. Stanley Stanley Denbigh Geo. Kenyon

Riots in Berwin as Unemployed Rally toward Castle

In Berwin on Thursday a riot erupted as unemployed workers and socialists massed in the public square denouncing employers and government. The crowd marched toward the castle shouting On to the castle, clashed with police, and about seventy rioters were injured before dispersal by authorities.

Unter-den-Linden Frederick the Great Tis

Self Destruction Attempt At 2245 E Washington Street

Ida Gorsuch, 19, attempted suicide with morphine at her room in a mixed lodging house on Washington Street. Doctors treated her after emetics and a stomach pump, while the story recalls prior attempts at self harm and dubious behavior at the same boarding house noted by city physicians.

Ida Gorsuch Gir Washington St Dr. VanHorn Sten Iman Charley

Mitchell Ward murder case vivid testimony in Tenn

Wednesday's hearing in Menruts Tennessee featured dramatic confessions and grisly details as Alice Mitchell and Lillie Johnson faced habeas corpus questions. Witnesses described the killing of Freda Ward, Mitchell’s bloodied appearance, and Johnson's emotional testimony about their relationship. Physicians warned Johnson could perish if kept jailed another month.

Menruts Tenn Mitchell-Ward Lillie Johnson Alice Mitchell Freda Ward Johnson Lill Freda Alice Ward Miss Mitchell Miss Johnson

Charles White Fatally Crushed in 200 Foot Fall On Hoistway

Charles White, worker on the Have Meyer building, fell about 200 feet down a hoistway from the thirteenth story to the cellar. He was crushed to a pulp. The accident occurred Thursday morning in New York.

New York Charles White Havemeyer

Bulgarian Doctor Stabbed in Constantinople Attack

A Bulgarian agent in Constantinople, Dr Vukovitch, was stabbed by an unknown assailant as he walked to his hotel. The wound was not serious and he is recovering. No clues have been found about the attacker who fled into the darkness.

Loxpon Constantinople Vukovitch

Woman convicted of manslaughter in Irish case

In Dunrasr Ireland on February 25 Mrs Annie Margaret Montague was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of her five year old daughter due to alleged excessive cruelty. The court proceeded to the trial on the specific charge of cruelty. In a separate report from Chicago Illinois city officials face potential suits over city contracts.

Dunrasr Ireland Annie Margaret Montague

City Life Marriage and Local News Digest

City Life reports William Ryan wed Miss Jennie Brown in Rev. Alerding's parlor, and another wedding in Leba non. Gov. pardons Geo. Cassady for a 3.5 year 90 crime. Detroit firm to open Shelby Sanders furniture factory hiring 40. Banquet for George Hitt, birthday of Bishop Knickerbocker, and a large church fund gift. Supreme Court rules property owners pay street sweeping costs. Broad Ripple transit group seeks minor fee relief. Belknap arrives to oversee interests. Multiple births marriages licenses and local notices conclude the column.

Wm. Ryan Jennie Brown Father Alerding Frank Richmann Indianapolis Ella Perkins Lebanon Geo. Cassady Morgan County Smith, Day & Co Detroit Shelby and Sanders Sts George Hitt United States London Denison House Bishop Knickerbocker St. Mary’s Hall Supreme Court Henry Reinken Fred Fuehring Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company Board of Public Works R. AL. Belknap Road Brntus Thomas Retta McDonald Harvey Roberta Young Joseph Charlotte Keller J Ludwig Emma Laugh John Lizzie Harvey J. J A. Hogg M. Shea Herman Matthias Miss Bonzheim Arnold Brinkmann Christina Lemmert John Frenk Elizabeth Manning Orlando Dunn Cora Hardin William Bray Birdie Ayres William Carson Mary Donovan Edgar Card Alice Jackson

Citizens' electric line dispute alarm over Cross-town route

Broad Ripple and Citizens' street railway firms clash as Citizens begin work north along Central Ave. to Fall Creek, arguing prior rights and hardship on property owners. Local attorney Will Kooser defends faith and urges Broad Ripple to honor promises, while City Board of Public Works prepared to hear why Broad Ripple must shift routes.

Citizens’ Street Railroad Company Board of Public Works Mne Authovities Prencel Anette Auormey Will Kooser Noel Rookerreprovenia Tioet Central Ave Rooker Citiens’ Company College Ave J.D. Bruce Citizens’ Company Crown Hill Sixteenth St Central-ave Bruce Trenzer Citizens’ Line Fall Creek Broad Ripple College-ave Bosson Mason CentraLave Twenty Second-St

Villain Robs and Attacks Multiple Victims in Sedatia

In Sedatia and Sepalia Missouri on February 23 25 a masked Black man robbed choked and assaulted Mrs Mary Moore and Mrs Layton and Mrs Taylor and the Taylors husband during a spree. A $1500 reward was posted by a mass meeting with calls for burning him at the stake as police search continues.

Sedatia SeEpstra Mary Moore P. H. Buckley Mattie Gilker Betro Buckley Charles Taylor TH. G. Clark Missouri Paville Taylor Mr. Taylor Hartshorn Texarkana Sepalia Wite

Labor Meeting Series Proves a Great Success at Masonic Hall

The Central labor union held the first in a series of mass meetings at Masonic hall on Wednesday night. A large crowd attended including many women. President Kennedy spoke on labor issues. A Farmers' Alliance supporter spoke briefly, sang two patriotic songs, and drew laughter. Rev Dexter and Mr Fisher delivered stirring talks. Resolutions endorsed the street railway workers strike.

Central Labor Union Masonic Hall Kennedy Farmers’ Alliance Dexter Fisher

Grippe cure touted by Short and K. K. agents

An old advertisement notes a grippe remedy offered by Short and K. K. druggists, with Ny Co selling bottles at 26 cents each. The fragment emphasizes availability in drugstores and a low price point.

Grippe K. K Kough Ny Co

Public Works Hears Water Charge and Ripple Transit Changes

The Board of public works met to discuss street-sprinkling contracts with A M Davis of the water company proposing water at 8c per 1000 gallons and sprinklers erecting stands with meters installed. Broad Ripple rapid transit sought changes including 25 percent first five years and 60 percent thereafter, fare capped at five cents, ten minute car intervals, and at least 12 cars daily each way between Indianapolis and Broad Ripple.

P. W. Maken Change Road Ripple Board of Public Works A. M. Davis Water Company Indianapolis Broadripple Parker

Painter Osten Arrested Over Abduction Claim

Thomas Osten, a painter, was arrested in connection with the disappearance of Pearl Fanzemon, 14, after allegations from Celesta Tangemon, who boards at 47 Kentucky Ave. Osten disputed the charges in Squire Feibleman's court, denying involvement while admitting he loved Pearl and had urged marriage. Witnesses, including Pearl’s mother, described Pearl’s social outings with a bartender named Miller and others, with Osten offering to take police to Brighton Beach to find Pearl.

Thomas Osten Pearl Fanzemon Osten Misler Celesta Tangemon Kentucky Ave Lnd Pearl Squire Feibleman Osten Fof Park Theater Karry Miller Winois St Justice Fiebleman Brighton Beach Constable Marer Broadcut

Imposing ceremony consecrates Rev Ignatius Orstmann bishop

In Pionapraevira on February 25, Rev Ignatius F Orstmann was consecrated bishop of Cleveland in a grand cathedral rite. Archbishop Ryan presided with Elder O Hara and Chatard assisting. a large choir and orchestra performed Gounod selections as clergy in purple and scarlet attended. New parlor goods at Winky Elder's.

Pionapraevira Ignatius F. Orstmann Cleveland Ryan Archbishop Elder Cincinnati O'Hara Scranton Chatard Indianapolis Gounod

DANIEL STEWART DEAD WHOLESALE DRUG GISTdies

Daniel Stewart a wholesale druggist died at his home 530 N Delaware St after a midnight stroke last Friday born Greensburg Feb 3 1824 he held leadership roles including president of the National Druggists Association survived by his wife Martha Tarkington.

Daniel Stewart Delaware St Mr. Stewart Greensburg Stephen W. Morgan Thomas G. Barry Wim. Hannaman Washingtonst Meridian St Stewart National Druggists’ Association Martha Tarkington

Drunken man bound and left on railroad tracks

N C Davis was carried to the railroad tracks by ruffians, bound and gagged, and found dead Wednesday morning after the night train ran over him in Albuquerque. Jay Gould began a western railroad tour after leaving New York.

Albuquerque N. ML N. C. Davis Lis Jay Chase New York Jay Gould

Foutz and Terry Sign with Brooklyn in Sporting Life

Features of sporting life report Foutz and Terry signing with Brooklyn. Louisville salary list to reach $50,000, double last year’s figure, with white home uniforms and gray travel kits. Grand Rapids offered St Paul’s Western League spot, Needham-Ryan bout moved to Feb 29, and police halted the Turner Johnson Frisco fight after 15 rounds with Johnson severely punished.

Foutz Terry Brooklyn Louisville Cincinnati Col. North Garfield Park New Orleans Grand Rapids St. Paul’s Baltimore Williams Allerton Turner

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