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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1893

Page

1

Evangelist Brown Promotes Revival and Humor

Elijah P. Brown, editor of the Ram's Horn, preached at Grace M. K. church in a revival series. He urged complete consecration to God, likening volunteers to soldiers in the war of heaven and praising diverse duties in service. He contrasted Christ and Gautama, critiqued Lent, and highlighted religious liberty topics in concurrent sermons.

Elijah P. Brown The Ram’s Horn Tin Lux Luther Rilias P. Brown Brown Grace M. K Mr. Brown Wells Heaven Hell Paul God Cesar Moody Dr. Haines Chriat Gautama Dewaurat Plymouth Church Christ Hadley Seventh Day Adventist Church Shr.Lucas

Horrible death of railroad worker at Davidson crossing

Michael Ryan a longtime lagman at the Davidson street crossing on the Big Four railroad was killed instantly Monday morning when a passing car cut and engine 274 approached unnoticed. His body was crushed near the North street crossing and later removed to his home. He was about 60 years old and a brother-in-law had died similarly on the railroad years before.

Michael Ryan Davidson St Big Four Fle John St North-st Ryan Enihan, Long & Co Tyan

Cleve lands plan for patronage clearing house

Lakewood New Jersey reports Cleveland adopts a tab system to distribute patronage. Dan Lament would head a clearing house to track all appointments and keep a schedule of fill locations. The aim is to prevent factional or geographic advantages and curb wire pulling by moving focus between departments.

Pan Lament van Youx Heb Lakewood N.J Cleveland Dan Lament

Highwaymen on Trial for Robbery After Eerie Wood Horse Ride

In a Kentucky court Monday, Johnn Dung and three others faced highway robbery charges. Witness James Madden, an old soldier, testified he was relieved of money near Wentucky avenue bridge after a night ride on a wooden horse at a merry-go-round. Madden described two assailants striking his ears and mouth to steal his purse. He identified Dunn as among the men interfering with him.

Johnn Dung James Madden Wentucky Ave Madden Ife Kentucky Ave Dunn

Mother Against Son in Indiana Court

Mrs. Maria Kahl, a German immigrant, sued her sons Charles and Claus in Judge Bartholomew's court. She claimed $435 received from Germany. Claus allegedly took the money, while Charles supported the dispute. Claus filed a cross-complaint claiming she owed him for beard, but it was withdrawn Monday morning.

Senate faces huge pension bill amid treasury concerns

In Washington on Monday the pension appropriation bill was taken up. Senator Gorman noted an appropriation exceeding 166 million dollars is moving through the Senate with scant notice from many members and little regard for the treasury’s weak condition. The whisky trust inquiry ended, Jas Veagy urging strong adulteration laws and five year bonded whisky retention before use. The House agriculture committee vowed to press the anti option bill to the end.

Congress Washington Senate Gorman Treasury Whisky Trust Jas. Veagy House Committee On

The Good Ship Indiana Launch at Cramp’s Yard

The cruiser Indiana to be launched in Philadelphia at Cramp’s ship yard on Tuesday with President Harrigan, Secretary Tracy, Postmaster-general Wannamaker, Attorney-general Miller among officials expected. Mr R Miller's Daughter to christen the vessel.

Indiana Washeton Cramp's Philadelphia Harrigan Tracy Wannamaker Miller R Miller

Illinois delegation urges McClernand for pensions post

The Illinois delegation will urge the appointment of Gen. McClernand of Springfield to be commissioner of pensions. In the House most of the week will be devoted to appropriation bills while the Senate takes up naval post office and deficiency bills. There is no danger of an international complication with France over the Abbe De la Croix de Castries mistreatment report in Seattle.

Illinois McClernand Springfield Senate

Dreing and Cleaning and Dyes Works

Fragmentary OCR lists firms and names including Dreing and Cleaning, Smith's dye works, Portermenn Bros, and various garbled place names. No clear event or outcome emerges from the readable text.

Smith's Dye Works Pennsylvaniast

Autopsy Exhumed Body Near Lawrence Amid Church Clash

Mrs. Robert McNeal died near Lawrence Indiana and was exhumed Saturday after noon by coroner Beck amid accusations of malpractice. Dr Ferguson and others conducted the autopsy in open air in the Lutheran cemetery after the pastor refused use of the church as a dissecting room despite wind and gathered bystanders. The autopsy found no malpractice. the body was dissected outdoors with several officials present.

Robert McNeal Lawrence Ind Beck Bowers Milleraville Sediman Records Ferguson Es Ferguson

Pitiful case of neglected child by Bisgouriet house

Officer Wilton intervened in a case of a two-year-old white infant found in a filthy Bisgouriet home occupied by colored residents. The child, linked to a couple on College Avenue, was removed from neglect after humane officer Orlepp's inquiry. The couple, prominent in the city, admitted paternity but delayed taking the child home, and were given until Wednesday to act.

Bisgouriet Wilton Snd Board of Children’s Guardians Orlepp College-ave

Casingo Casity Plans 165 Foot Niagara Barrel Drop

Hazelett, who has twice run Niagara in a cask, will launch from Niagara Falls in an egg shaped barrel. He travels from Viting Indiana to prepare for the perilous ride and believes the 165 foot drop can be survived.

Viting Ind Cee, Hazelett Niagara Niagara Falls

Uprooted clash at Parinix river leaves two Mexicans dead

In Paranix Arizona on February 27 a white man named Michaels shot two Mexicans who allegedly tried to jump his claim along the asaayamps river in Placer district. He fired in self defense after the men began the fight, killing both. The report notes the Atvias Lifein Insurance of Indianapolis as a cash capital company.

Paranix Arizona Placer District Asaayamps River Michaels

Stevenson and Illinois Club See Vice President-elect Off to Washington

Vice president elect Stevenson departs Chicago for Washington on a special train amid cheering crowds. The Illinois club banner, a large escort, and a busy platform scene accompany his departure. The train, about 140 aboard with six Pullman cars, is expected to reach Washington by 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Stevenson Illinoia Club Washington Chicago Berstevenson

The Spage Struck Cadi in Police Court

The cadi smiled through a Sunday stage debut at the empire as Annie Smith warns of a third offense. Frank Finley faces embezzlement questions after a three day delay. Nine of thirteen gambling house visitors plead guilty while two keepers deny charges. The Union athletic club closes with a stege whisper and a curtain cue.

the Empire Qgniah Annie Smith Ahl Annie Mmethinks Cadi Frank Fynley Jehs Walters Tral Milar Eads Wright Thersid Union Athletic Club Keb. Washtovten St Horatio Annie Rooney

Natural gas dispute delays city franchise decision

A called city council meeting over a natural gas plant sale saw a syndicate representative seek changes to the franchise. Maj. C.T. Doxey of Anderson arrived to take up stock at a price similar to the seller’s expectations. A nearby barn burned near the Bie Four depot, with two horses fatally injured and no insurance. A libel suit, filed in Indianapolis, accuses the Sentinel of printing a robbery story linking Monroe to a West Indianapolis crime. Monroe claims damage to his character and business.

Chike St. Lepanon Heb Maj. C.T. Doxey Anderson The Indianapolis Sentinel Wiliam H. Monroe Sterod & Herod Monroe the Sentinel Burk Ehee Bellmont Indianapolis Daniels

Indiana Weather Outlook Shows Rain Monday Night

Forecasts indicate rain for Indiana Monday night with unsettled conditions continuing Tuesday possibly including snow. Localized totals vary by region as moisture moves in from the southwest, bringing cold air and light accumulations in higher elevations.

Indiana

Two fatal railroad collisions near Washington and Potomac River

Special Inspector Thomas Brown was fatally injured when the government revenue cutter Washington collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad tug near the Battery Washington. Fireman Simpson died after being crushed and roasted in a separate high speed collision on the Pennsylvania line at the Potomac River bridge. Dozens aboard the cutter escaped drowning as the vessel sank at the dock. The telegraph operator responsible for the bridge switch was arrested for causing Simpson’s death.

Brown Simpson Washington New York Washingon Pennsylvania Railroad Battery Thos. Brown Inspector Crown Oficer Styles Yeagel Wasiinetos D.C Moncey Pennsylvania Road Potorane Mulroney Kormik Hoe

Clothiers Suit Details Conveyance in Wellington Case

Gems clothiers faced a Monday conveyance action in Wellington Indiana for property valued at 2380.07 with accompanying notes and household goods. The case references Louis Es Accehi of the city and notes a formal transfer of title and related items in a civil proceeding.

W. Ngton Ind Louis Aloo

Missing child and city events in a terse town chronicle

The notice lists Johnnie Osborne Cuvy lie missing from 00 N Windsor. It recalls a city ambulance incident where horses frightened and demolished the vehicle. It notes Judge Nibtack’s poor health, a public safety grading order on Grasham Street, temperance remarks by Doctor Tabernacle Church pastor, and multiple local court matters including typhoid and delirium tremens cases, a sprinkling contract dispute, child custody request, and an estate probate ruling splitting an $80 000 will among 48 heirs. Judge Brown’s court and labor remarks conclude with a critique of wages and taxation.

Johnnie Osborne Judge Nibtack North-st Ile I Doard Public Safety Gresham-st Gray and Sheioy-st Dy. Nondthaler Tabernacle Church Temperance Agustian Claude Bertran Webec & Vields St. Vincent's Hospital Willian Victard Hhyers Kate Backus J. ¥. Carver W. Davis Laura Hepburn Board of Children’s Guarding Judie Brown Minnie Diner Davila Julius Hheinhart Ils Hirt Greencastle Wiliam Johnson Johnson Alonday Morning Baldwin Progress Club Sg Het Reading

Extra Session Looms as Lawmaking Stalls in State House

Lobbyist Brenzel faces persistent opposition as both house and senate push bills amid looming deadlines. Insurance reform stalls, street railway measures face debate, and a joint session elects a state engineer. A leather trust in New York signals major industry consolidation.

A Strange Story Of Love and Repression Told by Mrs Turney

Mrs Harriet Turney of Preston Iowa appears in the city to lecture on her wrongs and her son s tale. She recounts his persecution after a Ca born marriage, imprisonment for ten days on a theft charge, labor hardship, and a term in the penitentiary for a robe theft that sparked a mob reaction. Governor Larrabee allegedly pardoned him amid political pressure as his advocates fought for release. The narrative blends a personal tragedy with gubernatorial pardon and legal battles.

Turney Harriet Turney Preston Iowa Caborn Hiere Parps Yenitentiary Gov. Larrabee Fra

Pringle of Swindlers and Bank Frauds in Ragland Case

George MacLonnel and his confederates, associated with George and Austin Bidwell, were involved in large scale frauds against the Bank of Ragland and Bank of England. Totals claimed include 4500.08 pounds counterfeit money and over 8500000 among their funds. MacDonnell was arrested after years abroad, with Bidwells each serving 16 years. both pardoned recently.

George Mac- Lonnel Bank of Ragland Ferger George Austin Bidwell Bank of England Bank of Beak Machael America France Midis Keiver Hank Wistable MacDonnel Posgesn

Firemen Escape as Factory Fire Rages in New York

A major blaze at the William Jewell joints factory on Winthrop Street caused about 70,000 in damages. While water was applied to the ruins a wall collapsed onto a lumber pile where firemen were eating. All escaped except two men, John Strettla and Charles Moups, who were badly crushed by debris. Chief Dienner narrowly avoided death but remained uninjured.

Ciel New York Jewland Winth St John Strettla Charles Moups Dienner

Swell Drop Shooters Attend Watch Meet

Thirty swell ip shooters arrived from the east to attend the Watch meet that began Monday at 1 g2 mk. Con men in New York and in CaIas compete for a silver cup offered by J. Seever Page of New York. Shooting conditions include 24 birds 0 yards and a 0 yard boundary. The event serves as a prelim for the crest international tournament held during the world’s frir.

Cuiisea Beb Alonday Y York Cais J. Seever Page New York

Lakewood conferences continue with cabinet at Lakewood

President elect Cleveland held meetings with his cabinet at Lakewood on Monday. News from Ohio and England reports rising cotton spinner troubles amid shortages of food and fuel. Rumors in New York politics say Carnegie shifts to free trade. Advertisements claim Aper's Seraaparilia cures cancer through purging seeds.

Clev sJand Lakeweed Oldhiam Jiingland New York Carnegie

Despondent Wife Mortally Poisoned After Domestic Dispute

Mrs. Ron Eliza Hoffman took morphine in a Merrillat Street home after a quarrel with husband Hoffman over furniture arrangement. She left with a neighbor, returned with a bottle said to be whisky, then drank 15 grains of morphine. Her infant child was present. she died that evening despite medical efforts. Husband stunned, grief-stricken, away at dinner.

Siti Hfes Ron Eliza Hoffman Merrillat SS. West Hofniu Ringeley Lesying

Local readers refute a crime piece with vivid letters

A reader describes a violent incident involving a shooting by a stray dog and a patrol wagon humiliation. The writer defends innocence, laments misrepresentation, and questions damages. Critics note Burglar-like tone and sensational style in the article.

Inhuman Mother in Dearcragsy Creek Atrocity

Passers by near Louisville Wy report a colored woman burying her six month old child in soft mud by Dearcragsy creek as onlookers intervene she abandons the attempt and the child is saved, while the mother escapes. Also noted is a presidential commutation for Edward L Jarpsi, former Fidelity National Bank president, clemency due May 3 due to ill health.

Louisville Dearcragsy Creek Oriva Edward L. Jarpsi Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati Oho Harper

Merchant dies by suicide in Spencer house crisis

W. Campbell, a 51 year old merchant from Anderson, killed himself Saturday evening by shooting in the Spencer house. The body lay undiscovered until Sunday afternoon and was not moved until Coroner Leck arrived. He leaves a widow and three well provided children. Despondency is listed as the cause. The remains will be removed to Anderson for burial.

Yy. W. Campbell Anderson Spencer House Leck Desnonderney Tn Anderson

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