05 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
1
Long dispatch details labor strife involving Big Four and Pullman crews, deputized marshals, and entangled orders. Reports of trains delayed or halted, workers resisting return to service, and authorities enforcing injunctions amid a tense strike across major lines and yards.
A fragmented set of reports from July recount boiler and cannon explosions during Fourth of July festivities. incidents near Kaursnes and Boston describe deaths, injuries, and extensive property loss from crackers and fireworks. Communications were cut by fires, with towns like Thavens City and Min Head reporting blasts, multiple fatalities, and broad damage.
A buggy collapses after a motorcar strikes it near Fail creak at the Ventral avenue bridge. Passengers Clare Wollar Henry Keehn Nicole King Leora Kilog and others were thrown to the ground with non fatal injuries. Motorman G W Roberts of car 287 was reported driving slowly as the crash occurred. Backward coupons for Malligan Worlds Fair are to be presented at the Gun office within two weeks.
A string of brief items outlines crimes and disturbances on Wednesday and Thursday. A man named Louis Sames, injured at a Columbia Avenue residence, is described. a residence on 184 W. Claiss is damaged by fire. a man faced court for striking his wife during a family quarrel. Authorities discuss saloon license revocations amid strike tensions and mayoral remarks. Theft targets a home on North et. two men are jailed for loitering as jewelry goes missing.
The Fariff Bill was reported to the House with emphasis on normal proceedings. Gen Cox urged departure from custom as subordinates bore the message, and the bill 4043 with amendments was laid before the Speaker as it paused other business.
A chaotic scene unfolds as militia clash with strikers near Ober Pointn Lackawasta, with a fatal railroad accident, trains halted, depots crowded, and authorities invoking injunctions across Illinois Missouri and California. Trains resume slowly as troops secure key rail yards amid mounting labor strife.
Attorney Parkins Warlaid, a member of Parkine Miller, was attacked by three men on a Philadelphia street near Northen ward. A gold watch and change were stolen after two others restrained him. he reached police headquarters to give a full description. Separate incident reports mention Mary Murphy and Monie Backholtz assaulted nearby, with a $1 pocketbook taken.
Astonishing changes hit the fire department as new board pressure spurs mandatory mental examinations for all applicants. Officials caution the move does not imply vacancies. instead the list will be screened and eligible candidates reappointed as needed, with limited slots available.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a basketball game devolves into a riotous melee with players, umpires, and spectators engaged in a sprawling altercation. Names such as Kerrins and Minneapaux appear amid confusion, with scores and erratic play highlighted through a distorted, OCR-heavy report.
About 11 o clock Wednesday afternoon fire swept through a hotel building at Washington and Illinois. It damaged Newgarden millinery and Burghel jewelry stores with heavy smoke and flames. Losses run high with stock valued around 50000 in Newgarden and substantial damage to the building and insurance claims cited.
The Citizens' sigent railway company faced many lawsuits from car injuries and began alternative tactics. By last year case filings surged, with judgments burdensome, prompting settlements and compromises to reduce court trials. An attorney notes settlements vary, including a recent case where an elderly man injured on Brightwood line died at City hospital, with a proposed settlement discussed.
The crowd of 7000 packed the Wadneeday Utaie tale grounds for a July Fourth meeting. The 1:12 pace led the day with Jack Bowara favored but unable to win. Red Thorpe and Electric Bingrd claimed notable placings as Molly Ivan and others won heats across 2:20 and 2:19 pace trots.
In federal court, a heated session pitted Citizens' Street Railway against the City railway with Judge Uaker and Woods presiding. Alvor J. Loveridge and ex Gov. Vorter attended, as did Ad. Harris and others, while jurists and spectators observed a tense exchange over the Citizens' charter and perpetuity.
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