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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1892
Page
5
Mail from Central America reports a swalstvam yacht with about 40 aboard was swept by a river current at Paso De Arauca Cauca Colombia. The boat overturned. many were lost or swept away, and those remaining reached land as authorities described widespread panic and search efforts.
Local readers report a welcome winter shift as Dec 21 Almanac start contrasts with Indianapolis on Friday January 1. Light snow Friday night and Saturday brings sleds out, as children enjoy a coasting place by THE Sun office. Wappenhans notes the mercury near 21 or 60 below zero. eight tenths of an inch of snow. storm widespread, strongest in the east.
Wilkes Barre reports Vinzeno Nelorenzo an Italian counterfeiter tied to a Philadelphia gang was arrested Thursday night. He allegedly flooded the Wyoming Valley with bad six dollar treasury notes, appeared before U S Commissioner Colburn in Scranton, and was committed to Lackawanna County Prison in $5,000 bail.
The boy Calum Woodling, the young son of Hon. Haman Woodling who lives about a mile east of Washington, Indiana, reportedly choked to death Friday after a piece of corn became lodged in his throat.
Pittsburg will pay Farrell 4200 dollars, Snyder urged as league umpire, Veach seeks Cleveland, O'Connor ill in Columbus, Bassett valued by New York, Anson with Col by Murphy of Quincy, Williams retired, Mike Kelly speculation, New Orleans races start, New York eastern club talk, Harrisburg trap shooting results, 12 clubs lineup for next year with many players named across Baltimore Brooklyn Chicago Cleveland New York Pittsburg Louisville Philadelphia Washington Cincinnati St Louis Boston Nash Nash, and more scattered roster notes.
Edwin Myers testified after a New Year celebration that neighbor Jennie Benedict threatened to whip his child. He admitted slapping her in her home to defend his child, prompting questions from Judge Buskirk. Prosecution moved on to Hugh McFarcey, subduing talk of departure from Shelpyville and a whisky influence claim. Charles Ward’s knife case continued, while George Lumley’s window incident was dismissed as he broke into his own home. Gun and poultry theft cases for Hugh Griffin and Harry Robbing were postponed. Separately, streetcar workers threaten strike over a Frenzel order banning riding and a union band may oppose it. sanitation crews also affected.
Lee Jefferson stars in The Halr at PROLOGH Agnes Huntington in Capt Therese at Grand Balasco and De Mille stage success The Heir at Law seen next week Joe Jefferson returns in The Heir at Law Louw James leads cast Elks minstrel show Monday English’s Lizzie Evans vaudeville Jan 8 9 Miss Prue and May Russell burlesque at English’s Agnes Huntington closes English’s Saturday night Progress band postpones concert due to sickness
The article recalls a Jewish tribute in memory of Oscar McCulloch and notes a letter from a prominent Indianapolis Jewish merchant about relief for Russian Jewish refugees to be organized by executive committees at Market Street temple. It also covers Abraham Hays’s death, a betrothal, reactions to Rev Carter, and notes on the Jewish year of mourning with Tebet month.
Pleasant New Year celebrations filled Indianapolis as open houses opened across the city. Propylaeum Woman's Club hosted 500 invitations with 30-members music. Denison house hosted the day’s grand affair with over 500 guests among elegant parlors and parlor refreshments.
Dr. Selman of Greenfield health board and Dr. Metcalf state authority clash over Dr Boots quarantine. Metcalf acts without consent, tears diphtheria flag from Boots house, warrant issued, Boots arrested next day. Greenfield doctors defend mutual professional regard rather than dispute.
Gov Humphrey appointed ex-Congressman Bishop W Perkins as United States senator to succeed the late Senator Plumb after a heated fight with delegations backing each candidate. The selection ends a suspenseful contest that tested political support from multiple factions.
Friday afternoon an energized supply wire loosened from a pole on Tilinois street near Seventh and sizzled on the ground. Linemen struggled as balls of fire erupted, the current briefly threatening several blocks. A broom handle caught fire, sparking a shutdown request to the powerhouse. Delays ensued before the line was restored and animals nearby were evaded.
Lucebra Marsh a well known citizen is shot and killed by a negro burglar early Friday morning in Seymour Indiana. Marsh awakened by a noise pursued thief through a room and yard. The robber shot Marsh in the breast and escaped as citizens armed with guns and revolvers searched for him. News says the suspect was surrounded near North Vernon as townwide mourning spread for the widow and daughters.
Governor Chase attended a flag raising in West Newton Saturday and will preach at Plymouth church on Sunday. Chase Teeman, 60, of 174 Virginia Ave, fell on the sidewalk at 18 N Delaware St Saturday morning, breaking his hip and was carried to City hospital by Powera Blackwell ambulance. Friday a still alarm sent No.6 hose to Capital House at 189 W Washington St, but no fire found. In the evening No.10 responded to 271 S Illinois St for a lamp upset causing 1.50 damage. The Seventh district Democrats plan a convention in the criminal court room next Friday to select a state central committeeman. primaries to choose delegates will be held Saturday evening in all wards and Saturday afternoon in townships. The Murphy blue ribbon league hosted an open house at Sheridan Post Hall with a noon dinner, followed by a large crowd and installation of officers led by D. A. M. Cox. a program of mandath recitations was given.
Olaf Olsen led the South-side ward 13 ticket as a Democrat, securing a strong majority and promoting Virginia Ave pavement. Fellow council members include P. J. Ryan, Anton Schmidt, Archibald A. Young, Thomas B. Linn, John Puryear, and others, with varied backgrounds from grocer to saloon-keeper and tailor.
The Commercial travelers' association held its annual meeting at the M. U. A. ball in Terre Haute. Drummers told traveling salesman stories after midnight as President Norris attempted to quiet the crowd. Funding, amendments, and next year's plans dominated the session with lively debate and a dramatic vote.
A jumble of brief items notes Finland famine, Leopold of Belgium influence, Guatemala election, Samoa unrest, Chinese northern outlaws, severe Bavarian weather, lakes frozen, Dr Charcot under peril, Prince George Greece recovery, US minister Reid reception, Yanver China fears uprising, Guatemala duty-free future crops, merchant Hamboeck, and New Year flowers and telegrams from Germans while Wi Rider's rockeraat is mentioned.
Matthew Henning died at the Denison at 5 pm Friday after a brief illness that began with grippe and developed into pneumonia. Born in Ireland July 11, 1831, he traveled to America at age nine, worked his way from farmhand to business partner with D J Mackey, helped build mills and a railroad, and later led the American mutual benefit association before becoming car works receiver. He leaves a wife and two children, with one daughter-in-law in Erie, Pa.
Reports from San Antonio and Ft Ringgold describe Garza’s men driven back by Capt Hardie and Lieut Langhorne. A prisoner wounded in Tartillas near the Mexican line admits Garza affiliation but lacks clear motive. Two of Garza’s fighters were hurt in a Bourke fight at Retival, and Hardie presses the rebels hard as they regroup in small squads.
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