Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Indianapolis Sun in Indianapolis, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1894

Page

1

Morbid Crowd Sees Lawyer Mock Jail Escapade

Curiosity crowds the Alabama Street jail as Louis Snyder’s arraignment plan triggers a gag joke. Attorney Jobin Kealing, handcuffed by officers in mock escort, draws surprised reactions from onlookers while Snyder confesses jealousy and claims self defense. Funeral for Mrs. Olive Cloud follows the murder with a procession toward Bethel.

Alabama St Louis Snyder Mra Olive Cloud Collins Jobin Kealing Snyder Sun Kealing Splan Kinney Collina Mr. Kealing Alabamast Court House

That Lake Project Report On Garfield Park Lake

City Engineer Brown reports survey results for Garfield park proposing a stone dam and a five foot deep lake. Estimated base cost three thousand dollars with excavation of about twenty thousand cubic yards for six thousand dollars. Initial 300 by 300 foot lake with two branches. potential enlargement and a five thousand dollar clay or foam bottom. Board reviews Brown's findings Tuesday afternoon.

Brown Board of Works Garfield Park

Fatal Explosion Kills Two in Roxbury Blast

A blast at Townsend and Washington streets in Roxbury killed two workers and injured several others. The explosion damaged nearby property as laborers blasted rock in a large ledge.

Roxbury Mass Townsend and Washington

An anarchist Balvador arrested after botched attack

Balvador, an anarchist, was arrested at Saragossi after shooting himself in the side when captured. He attempted poisoning, survived, and told of an attack plan at the Lyceum theater. In Commons, Gladstone said Britain would not intervene in Brazil’s revolution.

Himeglc Balvador Saragossi Salvador Lyceum Theater Loxvor San House of Commons Gladstone Brazil

Death in a Fire Trap at Lizzie Hackett lodging house

Two dead and many injured after a blaze at Lizzie Hackett's cheap lodging house in Burrao New York. Firemen rescued numerous occupants though some leaped from windows. Loss estimated at 10 000 with a second Boston theater fire causing 350 000 to 500 000 in damages at the Globe theater on Washington street.

Burrao N. Y Lizzie Hackett Swan-ast Main Washington Sto Igane Bradley David H. Ward George Wright Louis Anderson Charles Edwards John Avery Palmyra George Fiemming Edwin Cross California F. Russell Olcott William Sweeney Yanaver Goston Boston Globe Theater Washington St Hanlon Theater Cafe Massachusetts Yacht Club John Stetson The Globe Hanlon Bros

Corbett and Mitchell Fight Case Postponed in Florida Court

Attorneys for Corbett and Mitchell appeared in Jacksonville before Judge Phillips to answer for agreement to fight by appointment. The case was continued to allow habeas corpus writs, with arguments to be heard by Judge Call. Prosecutor moved to discharge them. granted, seen as governor’s victory. The mayor vetoed the eye contest ordinance.

Jacksonville Fla Corbett Mitchell Phillips Criminal Court

Pushing for Provender One Woman Prefers Starvation

A Tuesday morning food market drive saw about 150 applicants crowd the doorway before opening. The process moved to a formal registration line as clerks organized claims. A destitute family at 324 KE Wabash Ave and a widowed wife face hunger with a missing husband in Louisville. The Commercial club and mayor plan to assign patrons to street labor to stock provisions and test a city aid program with a projected Garfield park lake project.

Charity Society Haughville Clerk Lane Dudgeon Harry Roberts Wabash Miles Louisville Biles Commercial Club Committee Food Bureau Garfield Park

Patti Sings and Nicolini Serenade at Denison House

Paul at Tomlinson hall and Signor Nicolini serenaded Patti at her Denison house on Monday night. The 45 piece orchestra played Zsimpa as Patti appeared at her door and exchanged kisses with Nicolini. Manager Mayer says Patti will not again perform for the American public.

Signor Arditi Songster Hemisphere Patti Nicolini Columbus Ind Mayer Tuy Sun America Philadelphia New York Sun Craigy-nes South Wales

Supreme Court Reverses Death Trial in Parker McAffe Case

The Supreme Court voids the lower court ruling in the Parker and McAffe murder case, orders a new trial, and rejects prosecutorial use of a dying declaration. It faults Judge Cox for incorrect jury instructions on alibi and reasonable doubt, sparking defense optimism and prosecutor surprise.

John Parker Edward McAffe Charles Kyster Caffey Supreme Court Parker McAfee Criminal Court Lyster N. Mississippist Cox Keeling Holtzman Thornton McAface Tue Sun

Horrors of the Siege in Rio Janeiro Amidst Mutinous Forces

Dispatch from New York reports continuous firing between land forts and insurgent defenses in Brazil. Half breed soldiers under Peixoto assault women and children, loot private homes, and terror grips sections of the capital as editors face execution in Pernambuco.

Peixoto New York Bosuto Rio Janeiro Richards Laundies Purnambuco

Will of W P Gallup Reveals 1862 Estate Plan

The will of W P Gallup former president of Meridian National Bank was filed showing an 1862 document worth about 500000 in a lifetime. He leaves 100 to his father and mother 5 to a brother 4000 to another brother 600 to a sister and 500 to another brother. George qualifies as administrator and the witnesses saw the will probated. The delay in filing was due to a rumored newer will not found.

W.P. Gallup Meridian National Bank Lebanon N. H Benjamin George Abblé Edward

Brooks burglarized Tan Sun office sentenced to three years

William Brooks admitted guilt for the burglary of the Tan Sun office on November 16 and was sentenced by Judge to three years in prison.

Wm. Brooks Tan Sun Gulit

Defendants' Iron Halls Review Far From Formal Brief

The appeal brief from the iron hall case argues plainly for the court, contending the receivership order shows solvency issues, improper evidence, and that certificates promise more than stated. It asserts the court cannot substitute its own construction for the order's constitution and laws, and warns against treating assessments as insolvency. The high court may not hear the case for months.

Iron Hall Supreme Court Winters Texas

Solid Men Board acts on fitness tests for fire police

The Board of Public Safety met Tuesday to use physical exams for membership fitness in fire and police. William Rusie was dropped from the fire payroll after a police exam deemed him unfit due to rheumatism. McMillen to report for examination. Colbert resigns as patrolman. Building inspector logged 164 inspections and 69 licenses worth 566.10.

Board of Public Safety William Rusie Fire Department Rusie H E. McMillen Bill Colbert

Robbery At 80 Cornell Ave Nets Jewelry And Silver

Police say little about a Monday night theft at 80 Cornell avenue where a $400 diamond ring belonging to a friend was taken along with a gold watch pin and silverware from an unawakened household. Stella Ray’s family reported the loss after discovering an open window Tuesday morning.

Supt Powell Splann Cornell Ave Isaac Ray Stella Tu Sun

Bank Dividend Approved for About 2000 Beneficiaries

Receiver Hawkins informed the controller of the required checks and schedules to sign for the 25 percent dividend. The total payout amounts to 245,485.95 dollars with about 2,000 beneficiaries. Around 200,600 dollars will go to Indianapolis creditors.

Bunday Hawlkins Indianapolis

Poison Plot Reported At Czar Banquet In Cracow

A Vienna dispatch claims Cracow papers tell of an assassination attempt on the czar. At a St George order banquet the czar shared food sent to an orphan asylum. The first course left unfinished and the orphans fell ill. Officials cited cholera in the asylum. A Petersburg report cites tainted meat pie sickening forty and killing thirteen.

Lennon Vienna Cracow Poland Imperial Order of St. George Order Nicholas Orphan Asylum Czar Orphan Asylum St. Petersburg

New Year Night encounter with 11 tramps in Polica-supi home

A Sun reporter visits an apartment hosting 11 travelers on New Year’s night. The aged host’s group includes a notable female tramp Effie Daan. The interview covers tramp life, social behavior, travel methods, and rough towns like Champaign and Greencantla, with remarks on enforcement by Ballard of the Wabash.

Polica-supi Powell Sun Walgerly T. Louis Pauline Knights of the Turnpike Effie Daan U. P Wabash Ballard Pennsylvania Champaign Ill Anderson Brazil Greencantla

Still Chasing Clues After Cloud Murders

Police continue to hunt the murderer of Policeman Waterson and pursue the suspect who fled from the Ohio penitentiary. A colored man sought aid claiming an ugly wound but investigators linked him to a group soliciting help for McAfee and Parker escapes.

Waterson Ohio Penitentiary McAfee Parker

State fair audit and board races dominate Indiana agriculture meeting

The Indiana agricultural congress opened at the state house with hundreds of stock raisers and farmers in attendance. An auditing panel reports a $250 unexplained shortage tied to ex secretary Bagley. President Officer outlines 1893 prospects and state fair losses as Kennedy reports expenses of $22,377.34 and receipts of $18,170.81. Board elections pit several candidates for president and superintendency amid notable contending figures.

Congress Indiana Industrial Associations State House Delegety Agricultural Board Leon Q. Bagley Chas. F. Kennedy Kennedy Mr. Bagley Acco J. N. Davis Crawfordsville Chas. Downsing Greenfield M. ’S. Claypoo Sun Downing Bagley Huntington Wildman Seasion Roy. Alatthewa Benny State Agricultural Delegate Board State Board Jas Sanky Terre Haute J. N. Seig Corydon FE. H. Peed New Castle Frank Johnson Indianapolis Robison

Dead and Dx in Independence Iowa Mystery Case

Al Brown entered the Reid home in Independence Iowa on Monday and found G W Reid dead in a chair Edith Scott a domestic dead on the car and Mrs Read and a young son dying in their bed The family had not been seen since Saturday and decomposition had begun An autopsy showed nothing and the stomachs of the deceased will be analyzed

Independence Iowa Brown G. W. Reid Read Edith Scott

Tough on Freddie Arrested for Buying Poison for a Young Woman

Frederick Teacher, a youth and son of prominent locals in South Bryn Indiana, is jailed charged with procuring poison for Lillie Lilya who attempted suicide Monday. He was with her when she announced the act and obtained the poison from a drug store. her life was saved by warning. Weather forecast Indiana 36 hours to Jan 3 1894: warmer and fair Tuesday, showers Wednesday, much colder Wednesday night.

South Bryn Ind Frederick Lillie Lilya Indiana

Wilbur Opera Company Engages Crowded Park Gigs

The Wilbur opera company drew crowded houses at the Park on Monday with the English's repertoire and new songs in The prize winner. Charles Gardner led a merry performance with Tyrolean warblers assisting and a diamond ruby ring was presented to Kerwin. The company continues through Wednesday and returns Tuesday with Indiana and The dealer featuring Joe Ott and Lewis.

Charles Gardner Wilbur Opera Company Favorit Dows Kerwin Tues Indiana Joe Ott 2 Lewis Joe Ott Uas& Alo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wais That Lake PUGS Florida Union’ Cooperative Laandress Ene Mafpee Lower Court W. P. Gallup Brow Mono, Inc Jas. A. Woods Jay Blount Muncie Blount Woods City Life Iron Halls Turnpire Aundry Freddie Pargx Wuhbur Opera Company Omlinsonate Beecham Pittabure Falta
Search Courier

Search the Indianapolis Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Indianapolis Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication