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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1894

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Henderson murder trial resumes with testimonies

The Henderson murder trial reopened in Noblesville with Miss Gertrude Rafferty and others detailing events after John Tarpey was killed. Patrolman Corhan testified Henderson confessed at City hospital and witnesses described the capture and alleged police treatment. The defense presented Mrs Guilion and Mrs Henderson supporting her son, while the Reed case in Greenfield continued with witnesses placing Reed at the scene and near the officer.

Henderson Nobiesville Gertrude Rafferty Washington St John Tarpey Tarpey Corhan Guilion Wilte Reed Barker Greenfield Albert Lieber Reed Mannerchor Hall Peter Paulus Harry van Thuyen Auew Reed

City Council Awakens With Salary Ordinance Debate

The council held a lively session Tuesday night as the salary ordinance reemerged, aiming to classify all city employees earning under 1000 a year and pay firemen and police monthly. Amendments triggered objections but a compromise led to forwarding the ordinance to the city attorney for opinion. The meeting also authorized bond refund bids, appropriated funds for loan principal and interest, and referred annexation and encampment fund actions to committees.

Costello Raith and Young Patrick Henry Hyan Trusler N. Indianapolis Finance Committee Allen Fortune Commercial Club Magee

Bank Officials elected in Indiana state bank slate

Tuesday night Albert Sahm was elected president Hiram W Miller vice president and Jas R Henry cashier of the Indiana state bank Also elected officers at Meridian national Merchants national Indiana national with names Fahnsley Wetzell Kopp Frenzel Malott Couglen Porter Oscar Frenzel and others A legal case notes contractor Albert C Mueller agreed to install a stair cage for $60 Worthington sued Knerr Win ter s ruled demand for money required A sub contractor not obliged to give notice but must demand payment Philip ps Corey Miss Budd Elise Philipps married Henry Corey of Shelbyville at 860 N Delaware St in a quiet ceremony. immediate friends present.

Albert Sahm Hiram W. Miller Jas. R. Henry Indiana State Bank Sahm Meridian National Fred. Fahnsley Henry Wetzell Albert Kopp Merchants’ National J. P. Frenzel Otto N. Frenzel Oscar “Fp. Frenzel Indiana National W. T.malott Wm. Couglen Edward Porter Albert C. Mueller Chas. B. Knerr Worthington Knerr Winters King Lae Rippe Daisy Merrill Moores County Compassioners Beck Gered Bond Anderson Gearch Munger ‘Cycle Company Lodian Tribe of Ben Hur Crawfordsville International Stonemasone Baker Federal Court Bowland Lake County Midland Road Century Club Commercial Club Cartensen Alfred Potts E. P. Giekner Delawarest Marion County Hayrave Ireland Board of Worker Washington St Pogte’s Run California-st Walnurst Pennsylvania St Massachusetts-Ave Dante Louisa Davis Mary Finch James and Stella Eaton Fred Christine Beninger Lens Vogel Duaris Selis Galey Jozeph H.shieve John Connor Katie Shugrue Wm. O’brien Phillippena Rinderknecht John Gardner Emma Miller Wm. B. Brigham Mary I. Rose Chas. Vector Fuller Rose L. Trusler Geo. W Christie Minnie Grosch

Early Morning Fire Destroys Feed Store and Two Cottages

A fire at 75 Gillard avenue destroyed a Burlington feed store and two adjoining cottages, with 128 tons of hay and large quantities of corn and oats burned. The blaze caused extensive damage to the nearby properties owned by Geo Knoop and Fred Hitter, with insurance covering most losses. The incident is suspected incendiary, as no previous fire occurred at the store. Fire department response was hampered by hydrant access issues and delayed headquarters dispatch.

Fred Busking Chas, Francke Gillard Ave Burlington Jieville Washington Geo. Knoop Ames Mr. Knoop Fred. Hitter Snoop Valestine Francke Ritter Saya Panhandie

Miners Escape Fire In Maryland Mine Trench Shaft

Late Tuesday night a fire in the hoisting works of the Idsho Maryland mine trapped 78 miners 2000 feet below. After a nearly half mile climb up a vertical shaft lasting about two hours those reaching the surface were exhausted. Mine damage is estimated at 75 thousand dollars, possibly doubling.

Grass Varney Cal Idsho Maryland

Furniture firm assigns to secure debts in city

F W Frank an aging, large furniture dealer with stores at 115 117 and 119 EH Washington st assigned to Indiana trust company to secure chattel mortgages totaling about 12000 and other debts. No assets or facilities listed. Long Distance Illumination: Bates house roof hosted first search light exhibit by Old Dominion cigarettes drawing large crowds Tuesday night.

F .W. Frank EH. Washingtonst Indiana Trust Company Old Dominion Bates House Cay Miss Indiana

W F Beck & Co assigns with large liabilities

San Francisco January 10 W F Beck and Company dealers in salmon and canned fruits assignedWednesday with liabilities of 350000 The company operates branches in Chicago and New York and maintains agencies in London and Marseilles

San Francisco W. F. Beck & Co Chicago New York London Marseilles

Bark Cashier Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound

D A Baker cashier of the First National bank committed death by own action by putting three bullets into his head on Wednesday morning in Norwayx C Jan 10. No cause is given.

Norwayx D. A. Baker First National Bank

Indiana Weather Forecast For 36 Hours Ending Jan 11 1894

Forecasts for Indiana call for slightly warmer and fair weather through Thursday. A mention notes scrofula may be hereditary or acquired and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that purges it from the blood.

Indiana

Parker and McAdea Return for Second Trial Watchful Crowd at Jail

Visitors packed the county jail on Wednesday to see Jno Parker and Ed McAdea, snatched from the gallows shadow for a second trial on murdering Chas Eyster. Parker joked about Big Foot while McAdea diaryed events, noting the jail’s improvement and pondering a possible change of venue for justice.

Jno. Parker Ed. McAdea Supreme Court Chas. Eyster Parker Burt Black Murderers Row Parser Tallo Burt Big-foott Busck Big-foot McAfee Bigfoot Parker and McAfes Linck Harg Hmcarea

Starr Piano Works in Richmond Fire Losses $300000

Richmond Ind Jan 10 Starr piano works west of the city were destroyed by fire in the early hours. Fire department could not reach the blaze due to location on the river bank at a steep hill foot. The loss is estimated at 300000 with 40000 insured on buildings. The Starr company, headquartered in New York, is a longtime prominent firm. this plant was a recently reorganized branch with valuable recent improvements. Col Lilly report notes Commercial club directors appointed a five member committee to nominate a regular ticket for February election.

Starr Piano Works Richmond Ind Tas Starr Piano Company The Wear New York Worka Col. Lilly Commercial Club Fortune Woolen, Smith and Baker & Daniels

Store to Dress Up Their Girls Ino Simpson Trial

Ino Simpson faces criminal court on charges of stealing cloaks and jewelry from Christian Harmening. Two co-defendants demand separate trials. Evidence suggests stolen items were taken to questionable resorts to dress companions for winter. Goods traced to Nellie Cannon’s place. trio arrested.

Ino. Simpson Christian Harmening FE. Christ Nellie Cannon

Doncerry murder case and early 20th century fire reports

Joseph Walker a 16 year old is jailed in Doncerry Kas after being charged with murdering three persons and injuring another. In nearby Caprnsuure New York fire destroyed John Monial’s residence killing two boys aged 4 and 6 and badly burning a mother and two other children. In Washington Indiana the B and O Southwestern railway shops cut worker hours from nine to six.

Doncerry Kas Joseph Walker William Kimbrel Wo Bors Caprnsuure N. Y Robinson Center John Monial Wasuigeror Ind B. & O. Southwestern Railway

British cabinet closes parliament and Alpine avalanche disaster

Wire flash reports the British cabinet arranging Tuesday to close parliament. An avalanche in Ponte d Azzo in the Apennines crushed three houses, burying seven people with three recovered dead.

Ponte 'd Azzo Appenines

Haughey in a Bad Way Over Bank Wrecker Case

Friends of Theo Haughey the alleged bank wreckers suffer anxiety as his sleep and appetite fail and he stays locked in study. Attorneys confirm distress while wife describes him ignoring visitors as Pleading Day nears and hearings set for next Saturday.

Theo. Haughey Haughey A. J. Beveridge Haugheys Twe Sty Mr. Haughey Bank Wraeckers Tom Cleveland

Ed Hawkins Busy Bank Sparks Crowded Creditors’ Rush

A large run on Receiver Hawkins bank drew crowds in the Commercial block on Wednesday. W F Goss and ex-Cashier Rexford processed creditor claims, correcting name discrepancies and assisting illiterate claimants. An elderly depositor lamented selling her claim cheaply, while another demanded heads be cut from bank wreckers. Creditors outside pressed for timely payments as out of town claimants sent receipts by mail. Farmers also visited to recover their funds.

Hawkins’ Bank Rexford Ailke Hawking

Arguing the Salary Law Before Supreme Court

John O Henderson sues the state challenging the salary law's constitutionality. Terre Haute lawyers Beasley Kern argued against enforcement in Vigo county, while the attorney general contended the Vigo omission was a general provision issue.

Terre Haute Kern Beasly Green Vigo County

Colored pair seeks marriage across state lines in adultery case

In police court Mattie Bell and Phillip Tosh faced adultery charges after living together at 82 Yandes St. Tosh claimed to be white, prompting a license attempt. Judge Stubbs sent them to Illinois to marry, hoping the union would resolve the case, with a promise to return. Also, John Newton, a Bethel college student, killed himself with morphine and left a death letter.

Mattie Bell Phillip Tash Tosh Mattie Stubbs Illinois Louisville John Newton Bethel College Russellville Kentucky

Dynamite Plot Suspect Detained as Insane at Police HQ

E. J. Pryor, 25, discharged from streetcar company employment, was locked up as insane after claiming involvement in a dynamite plot to destroy company property. He said detectives are after him and he sought protection from Supt. Powell. He claimed he tried to uncover the plot, spoke wildly in cell, and warned of his conversion and return home to shield his father from pursuers. A second note reports Baron Arthur Roth, a child, robbed of 14,000 francs at Toulon railway station. robbers fled.

E. J. Pryor Powell Corrigan Spencer Isja Greenhorn Hoshschilds Paris Baron Arthur Roth, Achild Toulon Tis Rubbers Escapad

Local notes and society items from Crawfordsville town

Town briefs report coroner bill cuts, new injunctions, and a range of civic happenings. Notable items include courtroom changes, a divorce suit, a new secret society, railway and street improvements, ambulances, a literary lecture, and local marriages and licenses. Also mentions deaths, a bridge of public works, and medical patent notices.

Vaillant on Trial in Paris Bomb Plot Court

August Vaillant, who threw a bomb at the French chamber of deputies, stood trial amid packed crowds and armed guards. He claimed deputies bore responsibility for social misery, denied intent to kill, and argued against injustice. He was found guilty and sentenced to death, shouting Vive L Antichis.

Vaillant Chamber of Deputies Palace of Justice Coxe Coze Vaillant Ag Hir Aga

Knowledge of Drinks Trial and Democratic Convention Report

In Monor a saloon keeper Abe Jacobs faced a police court on a charge of selling alcohol on New Year’s Day as Green testified to quantities of whisky and beer. The judge warned of perjury and warned to bind Green over to the grand jury. Barnisnore, Pennsylvania reports note the Democratic state convention choosing a congressmen-at-large candidate and endorsing the Hawaiian policy while denouncing the McKinley tariff as causing hard times.

Monor Abe Jacobs Gacar Green Green Grand Jury Beninsylvania

A Delightful First Night For A Milk White Flag

A lively Monday performance of A milk white flag featured Nayasimna Charya in native dress. The Park drew crowds as fans hissed the villain, while Allen Fetcher praised the show after a Tuesday matinee. A Hawaiian dance drew partial approval and a new comedy titled A black sheep was announced. The era of small audiences was joked about when a Dallas remark surfaced, yet the Park kept steady gains and audience loyalty through a single memorable night.

Nayasimna Charya Hindoo Allen Fetcher Tae Sun John Dickson Dallas Tex Cleveland

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