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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1893
Page
1
A Denison hotel bar keeper lost 1450 dollars in a con where two middle aged men posing as a numismatist and a buyer claimed a 1906 half dollar was valuable. The barkeeper held the coin as security then sold it for 15 to a man who never returned, leaving him penniless as the swindlers vanished.
Samuel Guinn, about 50, a Hauehville resident, was arrested on suspicion of killing John Tarpey last Wednesday. Crowds gathered as Guinn waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury. the jail visit and inquest drew strong belief in his innocence from deputies and police. The report notes Guinn’s war record and California home, with a possible motive tied to alleged past crimes. In New York City, Postmaster Dayton was appointed to New York, replacing Cornelius Vancott, and Charles H. Langur was named second controller of the Treasury.
About fifty pastors and women attended the union ministers’ gathering at Fairview Park, swelling to around seventy five. They dined, toasted, and shared humorous stories about weddings, livery charges, and open religion as Drs. Dewhurst Carstensen McIntosh and others spoke, with Rev N A Hye as toastmaster, and plans to reconvene next September.
Frank Daniels a 12 year old boy left the Windsor hotel to meet his friend when a man named Mink lured him with soda and candy down Virginia avenue beyond the Delt road. The boy escaped and alerted a telegraph operator who rode with him to safety. Police and two private detectives are seeking the alleged kidnapper.
On Monday morning 55 members of the lathers union in Peru walked out demanding a 60 cent daily raise from 2.50 to 5.00 under the season's scale. President S Sandell cites long disputes and insists on fair dues while four contractors resist, Texas-like, predicting long settlement. A separate note reports a cooler wave arriving Monday night with dry weather forecast. A $10,000 damage suit is filed in Miami county against commissioners by Lilbert Owen after jail conditions allegedly harmed his health.
The Eyster murder trial resumes with Detective Thornton testifying on the Parker and McAfee arrest, deliveries and potential witness exchanges. Witnesses discuss alibi doubts, with McAfee and his mother and father testifying while prosecutors impeach details and a damaging letter surfaces.
New York June 6 Edwin Booth remains in a critically deteriorating state, doctors report no chance of recovery and expect his death within hours. The relapse on Saturday foreshadowed the end as his vitality waned after a long siege.
Chicago and surrounding cities reel as multiple banks including Meadowcruft and Illinois Trust face runs. Assigns named Crandall and Meadowcruft family linked to collapse, deposits debated as officials promise to meet demands. Widespread fear prompts meetings to calm public sentiment and aid smaller banks.
Indianapolis ministers on Sunday discussed the Briggs heresy trial. Rev. J A Sulburn urged reducing creeds to restore Christ, while Rev E Dawhurst praised the Bible's authority and urged reverent faith. Dr Rondthaler warned against turning religion into child's play and urged unity beyond creeds. Mayor Sullivan spoke at the orphanage homes association meeting in the Tabernacle church.
George Deputy, 56, of Indianapolis, ended his life Sunday at the Castle hotel on Massachusetts avenue after a prolonged battle with severe grip and mental derangement. He had once lived in the Jennings county area, invested in land, and left a wife, three sons, and two daughters. His death followed a staged failed attempt the previous week and a final suicide by hanging from an upper window sash with improvised rope. Burial will be in Mount Ayr, Jennings county.
Dr James E B Cobb of the Second Presbyterian denounced the general assembly as the most bigoted body among religious denominations and urged liberals to join a new Free Council of America after declaring the church garments bear lingering earth and death. Congregants supported his blast staring toward reform.
One hundred stock cars billed dn the Wreets collided on two trestles near Portan Buurr. Freight trains No 75 and 76 wrecked at red points while moving at 250 hour. Engineers and crews escaped by jumping. Both engines and about a dozen stock cars piled in two heaps. About 109 cattle killed. loss around 50,50.
The Saturday night blast at the Hustler office in Leven Wewepeper Oflue Kentucky damaged the building and tied to influence local options. Dynamite placed under the door wrecked the structure as city board meetings addressed street and sidewalk improvements and a sewer project.
New tideboarde at Wm L Elders notice offers two good straw hats for boys at Dalton's Bates House hat store for 20 cents. The ad targets mothers seeking affordable headwear for children.
A crowded New Ireland courtroom on June 5 watched Lizzie Borden attend her murder trial for killing her father and stepmother. Deputy sheriffs escorted her as jurors were questioned about bias. The press and spectators largely kept away, and a large police presence protected the proceedings.
Edward Keweu and Nentie Lee, ages 42 and 36, were living at 129 Forssyre Avenue when neighbors complained. They were arrested Saturday and brought before police court Monday morning after a visit to the clerk's office to obtain a license, then returned to their home. A separate assault case involving Eugene Loston was also noted, with grand jury action pending. The federal court action over the city street employments against Citizens' Company was argued, with the court reserved ruling on federal jurisdiction and potential impairment by city actions.
A Sunday night safe in a factory office was robbed. Courthouse orders on injunctions and licensing actions were issued Monday. Several injuries, births, deaths, and marriage licenses were recorded, with a list of residents and names linked to a range of civic notices.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Ayer’s Sarsaparilla for scrofula and urges readers to visit a pew place at 16d Virginia Ave. The note mentions Ike TOR and hints at upholstery services alongside medicinal claims.
The report outlines Tom Taggart’s political manuevering in Peru and his bid for state auditor. Critics doubt the candidacy, while backers insist Taggart will win the nomination if he runs. Concurrently, races for school board Commissioner seats across districts three through nine intensify, with Garver, Earp, Galvin, Leeper, and Frenzel among hopefuls and party maneuvering shaping the field.
James L Fletcher died suddenly Monday morning at his home after heart trouble. A 40 year old son of L W Fletcher, he was a longtime partner in Fletcher Mietener Co. and helped drive city business prosperity. He was a member of Usbernacle Presbyterian Church and active in music and Scottish Rite circles. He leaves a widow and one child.
The report details multiple suicides and self harm incidents over a week. Adam Comfort, despondent over penitentiary matters, died after being struck by a car. John Ricquard, grieving for his wife, killed himself, leaving $5,000 in the trunk. Jane Mooney and K W McClaurey also died by suicide, with collateral notes of hotel deaths and a murder suspect detained. Police link a trade dollar find to a homicide case involving Josse Correiro, with ongoing bail and investigation.
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