14 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1893
Page
1
The article recounts extreme cold without deaths, highlighting frostbite cases among medical figures and Arctic explorers. It quotes Dr. Coombs on blood flow, Sgt. Frederick on the Arctic belt, and Peary and Greenland plans, with notes on frost risk and a proposed approach to polar travel using dog teams and staged resupply. It also covers a warm spell report and gold movement to the United States from London.
Lon Henderson faced criminal court Friday on the murder charge in the Tarpey case. He pleaded not guilty and requested counsel. Rochford and Reardon were appointed to defend him. The trial was set for next Tuesday as Henderson, recovering from wounds, appeared in court in a neat, collarless attire and a troubled, weak-voiced demeanor.
A satirical diary dated July 14 recounts a day of personal misgivings and municipal musings. The writer frets over a safe’s combination FP R EN Z EL, notes payments to boisterous clubmen, and hints at political friction with a board of public works. He visits Frenzel’s bank to inspect city funds and contemplates appointing an inspector.
Health officers Sanborn and Robinson inspected the 108 Maple street well after a family fell violently ill. They found a decayed platform with powder on the walls, about an ounce collected, likely poured through a platform hole with intent to poison the Mountain family. Mrs Mountain has nearly recovered. detectives have no clues yet.
Bondsmen take control of county treasurer office as investigations reveal a deficit of at least fifty thousand dollars. Deputy treasurer Gal Armstrong arrested for embezzlement after conducting his father's business and failing to post bond. In Cincinnati a lightning strike kills Mrs Henry and two children at a Waterloo Township farmhouse in Pickaway County.
Judge Woods issued a federal restraining order to prevent Bedford Stone Company from disposing of its property until the cage is further heard on July 19 and until further orders. The order stems from William R. Burleighs suit against Bedford and William L. Breyfogle to foreclose a mortgage and appoint a receiver. The complaint says the company agreed to pay 1 500 000 for the property, with most paid in stock and the balance due January 1, 1902, with 6 percent interest. Burleigh claims he holds 275 bonds of 1 000 each that are unpaid. Dyeing and Cleaning. Emili's dye works, 57 N. Pennsylvania-st.
North side residents faced a spree of daylight burglaries blamed on two youth-led gangs a white pair and three colored youths. Detected after a neighbour overheard talk of drunkenness at a Delaware street house, the arrests include Erkie Hiatt and Johnnie Brown both 13 or 14. Will Steiner Will Davenport and Bob Rushton all about 15. Police recovered few items but estimate thefts worth hundreds of dollars. Another suspect Henry Stuck faces receiving stolen goods charges. Minnie Ogburn attempted suicide with morphine after discovering her lover with another woman. doctor saved her and she still wishes death for a time. Weather outlook: cooler with local showers and possible thunder.
A suburban train in Tonawanda New York was wrecked by an open switch injuring a brakeman and fireman. Eight bodies from the World’s Fair fire in Chicago were buried in one grave. Chicago Chronicle Bank reorganizes with 400000 on hand and promised depositor support. Total losses exceed 150000. It is claimed that Homestead strike leader Bugh Dempsey was convicted on perjured testimony and may have efforts to reopen his case.
New York July 14 The Satolli Corrigan clash over Rev Dr Burtsell’s parish escalates with Satolli aiming to enforce papal authority and Corrigan resisting. Supporters claim Rome will back the ablegate while opponents see Corrigan as a key disruptor in the church. Dr McGlynn says Satolli will prevail per Rome.
Dr Lewis health officer reports a cholera-like disease causing 12 deaths in Northampton County with victims dying in six to seven hours. State Board of Health officials probe the outbreak as a separate court scene records Miles and Hodges facing malicious trespass charges. Miles to be fined and jailed for the revolver offence. Hodges case continued. Frank Tout fined and sentenced for deception involving Capt Hen nessy’s pants.
Coroner Beck has taken more testimony in the Klein case though naming witnesses is impractical due to Brightwood hysteria. A Friday witness said she heard quarrels between Mr and Mrs Klein. Mrs Klein, in Bradison, denied treachery reports and claimed she did not threaten a neighbor.
Friday sessions at the Baptist convention drew 2,500 delegates and visitors to Tomlinson hall. J. B. Cranfield and Mrs. Lizzie Aiken stood out among prominent attendees while Rev King spoke on religious liberty. A Kentucky representative caused laughter after arriving late and shouting to be heard.
Five year old Pearl Dunning died after her dress caught fire while lighting a stick with a match. Her mother Mrs. Dunning, rushing in, suffered severe burns while trying to save her child. Samuel M. Dunning, a Cyclorama printer, lives on T. W. eighteenth st. Mrs. Dunning remained confined to bed due to injuries.
A City Board memo shows economy moves after Sullivan renomination and Sun exposure. To save street repair funds the payroll for street workers will be cut to under 1000 dollars, ending the ward h erers' jobs. Contractor J Harry Robert withdraws bid for Illinois street work due to funding gaps. Residents on Pennsylvanie street urge side poles for the street car line to avoid disruptive paving damage. Revolutions approved for brick paving on College Avenue and New Jersey streets.
Dayton authorities probe a mass poisoning case at Emanuel Trueble’s farm. Four family members are dead and two others feared dead. two others, including a wife, died two years earlier from similar symptoms. Physicians report evidence of corrosive poisoning amid the mysterious illness among relatives.
Sturpis T Dick, 50, son of the bank founder, committed suicide Friday by shooting himself. He was cashier at J R Dick & Co. The bank, after several small withdrawals and recent illness, is closed but believed sound.
July 14 Siam's war erupts as twenty Siamese die and fourteen are wounded in shelling by French gunboats Comate and In constanto at the Meinam river mouth. Passage of the bar is forced. excitement rises and a war declaration against France is anticipated. The jury's work reports two indictments including Annie Wagner for murder of Mary, Frank and Clara Koesters. Other indictments list Lou Henderson, burglary. John Tarpey. Lon Henderson. John Shipman. John rank. Al Wright. Harry Paris. William Stupy. Tike Cline. William Edwards for embezzlement and forgery.
Purmoura Indiana bankers Buck and Toan, hardware dealers, signed on Friday and traced in business since 1508. Farmers and business men face losses running into thousands as the dispute escalates amid a long history of dealings.
An old advert claims Adana is the only strictly first class cigarette sold in better class places with a nod to Admirals and trust, reflecting early 20th century marketing language and brand placement.
The Republican city convention set for next week Sunday appears to favor Caleb S. Denny for mayor though opponents push an anti-Denny effort. Fairbanks hesitates to run, Bookwalter outlines a platform supporting Sunday saloon closures and abolishing gambling dens, and ward primaries debate ends with Denny faction victory. Sim Coy and Joan White clash over council race in Ward 9 with canvassing and transport plans for voters.
Henry Hicks a stock yard worker was gored by a jersey bull while unloading a car. He sustained broken ribs and severe wounds. Hicks was treated at home by Dr. Marsee and remains in serious condition. Later, police raided a house on Mississippi street after a chase. a girl, Minnie Floyd, 13, was shot in the hip but only slightly injured.
Newsurney N Y July 14 Joha Michel of Brooklyn and Charles I Sis tare of New London Conn died during the night, making seven dead from the West Shore wreck on Thursday. The wounded, including Miss Jennie Cook of Catskill, Engineer Holland and John Nelson, are improving but will be crippled for life and remain not out of danger.
Ricamonp Indiana July 14. James Icllen a citizen of this city was killed late Thursday night by a Panhandle train. This marks the fifth fatal train accident in the area within a week.
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