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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1893

Page

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Vonnegut Spars Over School Funds Interest Debate

Clemens Vonnegut visited the school board to press interest on school funds. Frenzel and allied opponents attacked him with harsh charges, accusing him of misdeeds and calling for accountability. The board approved a temporary $200,000 loan and set a committee, adjourning after a tense session.

Vonnegut Biort Gohnpec Clemens Vonnegut Ning Frenzel Clemens Frenzel Ninth District King Frenzel Mr. Frenzel Frank Maus

Frozen Sects and Fatal Dangers Across the Old Country

Four workmen were found frozen to death beneath a barn near Potsdam on Saturday, with others reported dead on roads in Eilinburg and Greifswald. A separate report from St Louis notes hydrophobia death of Tenry Hucklie, 11, after a dog bite at the city dog pound. In Avannta, a thief stole church wine and baptism boots from Pastor Hawthorne.

Benin Potsdam Eilinburg Greifswald St. Louis Tenry Hucklie Avnanta Hawthorne First Baptist Church

Opposed Transfer of Pension System to War Dept Says Ainsworth

Br Ainsworth of the pension bureau told a House committee Friday he opposes moving the entire pension system to the War Department, warning it would quadruple labor and responsibility. The anti-option bill’s prospects remain slim as supporters admit delays. Bynum’s civil-service resolution to list all appointments and reinstate dates passed Friday. The elections committee urged freeing votes from espionage and federal meddling, noting the people’s stance on elections.

Br. Ainsworth Pension Bureau House War Department Friends of Bynum Civil-Service Commission Committee On

Burglary Suspects Tracked in West Indianapolis Robbery

In West Indianapolis burglars entered Gurk's shoe and hardware store, stolen most stock, with horse tracks and sleigh marks found. Monore brothers and Holt arrested after warrants issued. Duncan identifies two suspects as likely assailants in Mississippi Street shooting.

Iiitwag Gurk Indianapolis Killer Klingensmith Justice Daniels Court Monrece Brothers William Thomas William Holt Williama Monroe Thomas Monroe Holt Sorters Cook Sun Jolt John Quincy Adams Miller Block Beck Adais Monroe Boys

Quarantine Bill Foes Clash in House Debate

In Washington on a Saturday session the house debated the national quarantine bill with opponents led by Cummings of New York and Kilgore of Texas, arguing it attacks states rights. In the senate quays credentials for a second term were presented, and a St Louis group urged opening the world’s fair on Sundays after noon. Walcott moved to halt Columbian postage stamp sales, warning clerks mistook them for registration stamps and chest protector use risks.

Congress Wasureton D.C House Cummings New York Kilgore Texas Senate Quay Pennsylvania Kenrick Brady Catholic Church St. Louis Walcott

MecLuckie Seeks Aid in Carnegie Trial Fight

John McLuckie of Homestead appeals to Boston laboring men for financial help in his battle against Carnegie officials he accuses of plotting to convict him of murder riot conspiracy and treason. He says he is unemployed broke and has dependents to support and fears being crushed without aid.

MecLuckie Boston John McLuckie Homestead Carnegie

Box Car Custody Battle Stirs Board of Guardians

Mrs Georgia Wilkins seeks habeas corpus in federal court to gain custody of her three children held by the Board of Children's Guardians. Board officials defend its right to withhold information and justify guardianship while criticising legal limits on its powers.

Georgia Wilkins Board of Children’s Guardians van Walters Georgia Ann Wilkins John F. Julian Wilkins United States

Cholera Alert With New Cases Reported

Beran January 21 reports 17 new cholera cases and one death at Neitlenden lunatic asylum. Total deaths reach 19 with no sign of decline. Prof Koch under imperial orders tests water in the Saale and finds cholera bacilli. A cholera case occurred Saturday on a vessel at Hamburg.

Beran Neitlenden Lunatic Asylum Koch Saale Hamburg

Blaine's Condition Updates Marked by Restless Night

In Washington on January 21 the bedside attendants moved lights repeatedly, signaling disturbed rest. By Saturday morning Mrs. Blaine was said to rest comfortably. Dr. Johnston reported Blaine weaker than Friday but only slightly.

Duncan Mim George Duncan Mississippi St Monahan Nolan Splan Kinney Waslington Mr. Blaine Blaine Washcton Johnston Clemenceau Darel Paris Dr. Herz iMngland M. Clemenceau Othe Herz Heama

Gresham Gossip Denies Cabinet Offer Rumor

The Gresham Gossip quotes a lawyer and admirer rejecting the Cleveland cabinet rumor. He says Cleveland would not ask and Judge Gresham would decline if offered, noting the judge is not a Democrat but acts on his convictions. The report is described as ridiculous.

Gresham Cleveland Judge Gresham

Fatal crash at Alton junction and other train wrecks

A sprawling dispatch from Alton Illinois reports a horrific Big Four collision at Alton junction near Wann with the southwestern limited smashing into a freight train of oil cars. The engineer died on the engine. sixteen freight cars burned. loss about 100000 dollars. Additional reports detail a No 18 crash near Litchfield with several injuries and killed crew. Other incidents include a Pennsylvania line collision near Hannisnune and a wreck at Wocklow injuring Prof Henry W Rolfe and jeweler Arthur A Stearn. The Sun notes inquiry into Adams murder leads to Hanover and a call for authorities to contact William Carrick.

Lovig Alton Ill Saya Alton Junction Southwestern Wann W. B. Ross Mattoon Whitcomb Nome Tunney Havre Southern Limited St. Louis Terre Haute Litchfield Pennsylvania Harnissure Secon Here Hannisnune Wocklow Williamsport Henry W. Rolfe University of Pennsylvania Sun Coy Snelish Ave John Quincy Adams Miller Block Hanovyex Licking County Tun Sun Mr. Coy Adams Wm. Carrick Hanover Deck Dayton, O

Burglar role lands man in state prison for four years

Friday entertainment by Miss Danny Bell ended with Frank Jaycox sentenced by Judge Cox for four years in state prison. Other items note theater seats sale for Fraeulein Frau at Grand opera house on Jan 24, May festival officers elected, and lumber dealers’ meeting at the Denison house. Also listed are numerous local oblique social notices, obituaries, and transfers.

Danny Bell California-st. Frank Morse Maj. Taylor John H. Siem Arens Denison House H. T. Bennett W. B. Allen Brutus John Sethena Vichardson Ayers Mrs. Jackson Phillip Mary Myers O. P Mrs. Bebinger Samuel Sheets Goetz Aurin Vmmelmann Mrs. Schlagel Gustave Mary Nees John and Rogsie Shirley Albert and Kate Rabb J. W.and Maud Korn Chas Daisey Lehr Lewis and Mary Kass George and Ophelia Clinton Myra Wenderson DeAvus Hall Otto B. Kirsch Lily Powers Lewis C. A. Kruse Barbara E. Brown William A. Wienhoff Della L. Velix Michael Kennedy Hen Kelleher

Judges Warn Strikers and Punish Aiders in Muncie Case

Contempt cases against Muncie switchmen were halted for now. Judge Baker ordered bonds and warned that aiding or encouraging the strikers by speech or print would be punished. Several defendants were held on bonds, while two were released on medical pleas. The judge noted unions may assist, but cautioned against interference with railroad operations. A separate feature describes tramps and a civic debate over the Grand Ripple railway franchise and county workhouse issues.

Baker Muncie Bailey Nolan Laze Irie Company Radey Vance Marion County Iamilton County RicCallough Hackedorn Smith Yates Haghetorn U. 1. & W. Railroad Rriday Ile Kirkwood Lile Gove

Frisky the Trader Lives on Two Dollars a Week

Frederic Antonio, known as Frisk y the trader, is an aging Italian in Indianapolis who supports himself on two dollars weekly selling fruit and sleeping on a banana box. He spends all spare time trading razors with barbers, often paying boot money, and rents a bare room above a fruit store for a dollar monthly.

Indianapolis Frederic Antonio Naples Rome Antonio America New York Tie Italy Pennsylvania Down Town Washington St Torrigner Meridian St

Rival Mayors Fight for Fort City Hall Glory

The fight over the alive of mayor in Sanborn or Gleason name, with Patrick Gleason opposing Horatio Sanford, escalated as Gleason seized city hall. Sanford supporters moved in, police deserted, and a clash loomed amid threats of police force and bare knuckle challenge.

Loony Island City Isnayyo City L. L Rleagan Sanford Cheason Cullom Public Works Gleason Cleason Cuwllom Gleasonites Isnanparry

Cleveland Gales Politics and Hayes Funeral Remarks

President-elect Meveland and aide O'Brien arrived en route to New York from ex-President Hayes's funeral. Cleveland urged repeal of the silver purchase law and criticized Democratic aims, saying the party’s purpose in power is to repeal the McKinley tariff. Also reports divorces: Ale Birchman from John Birchman, Sarah Ann Woodfork from George Auebund, and John Gardney from May.

McKinley Hill Avacushe Meveland O’brien New York Hayes Cleveland Ale Birchman John Sarah Ann Woodfork Eldored Jife Auebund George Sarah Lae Franklin Hotel Bucktown Gail Tobn Gardney

Explosion at Richmond Kills, Injures Several

An explosion of giant powder at Richmond on Friday night killed Benjamin Lewis and fatally injured James Kew. Others including Thomas Exeter Fred Rainey and Elsader Pearl were badly mangled as the cap exploded during warming of a stock of slant powder. A Separate item recalls the Indianapolis surgical institute fire anniversary.

Ocorn Joh Richmond Here Benjamin Lewis James Kew Thomas Exeter Fred Rainey Elsader Pearl

When It Thaws We All Go Afloat On Vacation

A playful verse about the coming thaw bringing travel and boating fun. It imagines streets turning slushy and muddy, people riding ferries or Gromedanas, reading obituaries, and dressing in blue to enjoy a merry floating time. The piece envisions indoors study terms.

Ferrias Venice

Ladies In City Cleanliness Drive Offer Help

A committee of local ladies, focused on city cleanliness, met the Board of Public Health Friday to seek authority to inspect houses yards and alleys with reports to officials. They plan a public meeting and form inspecting committees to target dirty areas and aid epidemic prevention by making the city one of the cleanest and sweetest in the land. The board welcomed the offers and hopes for cooperation in sanitary work.

Board of Public Health Hosrs

New York man commits suicide after wife vanishes

Frank Woodrmay, accused New York detrainmer, shoots self in his apartments as his wife disappears. He leaves a note claiming prussic acid. Police note rising crime in Chicago amid a crackdown on thieves. detachments warn of penitentary terms for proven pickpockets and rifle thieves. The era’s crime beat mixes with telephony, Ireland home rule talk, and church governance battles in Iowa. Weather and stray ads fill remaining columns.

Bosros Frank Woodrmay New York Woodsman Habbler

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