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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1895
Page
1
Mrs Frank Deetz appeared in police court charged with malicious trespass and disturbing the peace after seven children, including 14 month old twins, were taken into guardians care. She begged Judge Stubbs to restore custody but the judge said he lacked the authority, and she departed heartbroken, crying for her babies.
A Reading line wreck near Germantown early Thursday injures brakeman G. W. Tell and six others including Sergeant Redfern and Officer Kent. The accident is blamed on a misplaced switch.
In Georgia and Missouri, reports say turnout was light as bad weather kept voters home. John Creamer, described as a powerful man, embraced his wife, breaking three ribs, in an incident noted in SupaiA Mo. on January 3.
The children's matinee of The witch of Endor at English's Saturday afternoon draws small crowds. big nightly showings continue for German aid society. Carl Hagenbeck's animals come to Indianapolis next week starting Monday with five matinees. Felix Morris at the Grand opens Thursday night with a strong slate, including The rose and The best man. The Byrons, Hopkins troupe, and a star cast perform daily at Park, with Little Gertie and other acts featured. Matinees daily begin Monday. Lemon Tone Laxative ad ends the page.
A council investigation questioned city engineer Brown and others over defective sewer work. Witness William Burk testified about four inch catch basins and alleged use of rejected materials on Morton Street sewer projects. Brown defended contractor honesty and noted his department kept costs low while a later session was scheduled.
In a packed criminal court Atta Naanes sits beside Matron Buchanan claiming insanity and illness. Doctors earlier trapped her by testing feigned pain as witnesses reported forgery tied to a letter of introduction. Her mother once spent time in an insane asylum, fueling questions of heredity in Atta’s case.
John Walsh charged Officer Thomas Dugan with chasing him with a revolver to puncture his skin. The case in Justice Johnson's court was dismissed after Walsh paid the costs. Dugan claimed he only had a drawn club and would have used it if necessary. Walsh said his family would move as a result.
A New York tenement fire on a Wednesday afternoon trapped the Lehman family on Pittest Street. Three family members suffocated and others were overcome by smoke as flames surged through stairways and fire escapes. Bodies were found in their rooms. A separate federal case awarded $108,918.79 to W. N. Cromwell against David J. Mackey, with a clerk noting payment would take a long time. Local citrus prices and classified ads follow.
The School Board majority led by Frenzel builds a powerful lobby as rumors of an impending legislative inquiry grow. Key figures including Martindale and Wishard pledge cooperation, while Kern and Vonnegut voice support for an investigation. Local banker Metcher warns the inquiry will expose hidden Sensations.
Indian apolis school board faces a costly legal dispute over leasing the Gaston block at Ohio and Delaware for excess pupil housing. Dr. Gaston and attorney Sherwood insist on honoring the lease despite a secret-session decision to move 200 pupils elsewhere, with repairs and $65 monthly rent cited as ongoing obligations.
In police court Henry Stone, a laborer, arraigned on drunkenness, bears extensive facial injuries. Judge Stubbs notes his bruised face resembles Gettysburg battle scars and recalls Stone claiming attendance at the historic battle while admitting guilt.
Boston reports a gas main leak early Thursday left one dead and three unconscious as responders prevented further loss of life. The scene referenced Kippeport and a saloon on 143 W Washington St amid a contested arrest related to a window incident.
Articles filed in Secretary of State reveal the Union Steel Company of Alexandria unites DePauw steel and Bessemer works, planning a factory to employ 1,600 and double the city’s population. The Madison County Belt Railway aims to encircle Alexandria and suburbs with $150,000 capital.
Lifty special officers and 200 private citizens patrol the city to drive out criminals. A committee of safety, led by an ex police captain, vows to lynch all known criminals who refuse to leave. The piece also notes the death of Franz A. Spear, former Graphics member, once in Muncie, and mentions Riley and Will Ethell.
J C Adams speaks Wednesday to The Sun about becoming speaker of the coming houses. He says broad support exists among workers and the people for his leadership and the principled stance he represents. Custodian Griffin vows to stop paper wads in the senate and house rooms this session.
A Indianapolis report quotes dealer Geo Wingerter fearing the American Tobacco Company uses pressure to cut off supplies to unwilling dealers. He says the trust could suspend even limited goods and questions methods used to suppress testimony and rivals.
New York bankers Morgan and Lanier pressed the White House to replace Secretary Carlisle citing mismanagement of currency policy. The president would not seek Carlisle's removal but urged immediate congressional action to avert further financial strain. Congress reconvened with no major moves expected this week as the Senate eyed an early adjournment and a postponed caucus until after the president's currency message.
Descriptions from Suanemar report Moukden in chaos with twelve thousand new troops arriving as Chinese and Manchou forces clash. Shops and homes are looted civilians harmed and anarchy spreads amid the war. Yokoyama notes a German officer aiding Japan and praise from the German emperor. Wounded from the second army remain in field hospitals through spring.
El Paso reports a $10000 diamond theft at Hickok & Nixon store on Wednesday night. Suspects believed to be skilled burglars focused on valuable stones. no clues yet. Nearby items include a stay of execution for Mard Lambert in Campen New Jersey and other dated brief notes.
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