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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1895
Page
1
Amid a heated district race, residents accuse Frenzel allies and Rus se factions of mismanagement and bid-rigging while calls for manuals surge at the city library. Officials warn of illegal voting as Chandler gains in district 4 and Magill faces probing questions about campaign ties to local painters and contracts.
June 7 report from Constantinople notes the Armenian issue remains unsettled as the port refuses reforms guarantees. The Armenian constitution anniversary, banned for years, will be allowed this year on June 9, but overall affairs are at a standstill.
Official reports confirm fifty people died in the Balingen cloudburst in the Black Forest district on Wednesday. The disaster struck Balingen and prompted authorities to issue the fatality toll and rescue actions.
Forecasts for Indiana for the 36 hours ending 5 p.m. June 8 call for slightly warmer and fair weather through Friday night, with continued fair conditions Saturday. Also promotes Lemon Tonic Laxative large bottle at 50 cents as a best spring tonic offering.
Miss Sarah L. Goodier a 40 year old resident of Litchfield New York was attacked by masked robbers who forced her to reveal the location of her wealth after binding gauging and beating her. They escaped with a large sum of money and silver plate leaving her unconscious and near death. There are no clues to the assailants.
News reaches Victoria on June 7 of the schooner Kodiak wreck near Kodiak island and the schooner White from San Francisco. Ten of the White crew were lost as survivors faced freezing conditions, with many frozen to death while lashed in rigging and others drowned. Survivors crossed mountains through deep snow to Oxkyan for medical care. six required foot amputations.
The blue rider in the Chicago New York relay passed Syracuse at 7 20 Friday morning three hours five minutes ahead of schedule. In Utrea the relay blues left Oneida Castle at 9 01 Friday and the Reds at 9 02.
June 7 report from Evanston states two small children died after eating suspected sausage meat. Six others are seriously affected in the incident, with authorities investigating the food source and urging caution.
Nashua New Hampshire June 7 Mrs Hannah E Cutter aged 92 suicided Friday morning by hanging No cause is known A rumor speaks of a large capital scheme to create a new stock yards Kings Kingan Co named as fathers of the plan Moore packing group also involved Stock yard dispute has long divided Kingan and Moore interests with lawsuits ongoing The Kingan managers refuse to discuss the rumors.
London June 7 Britannia won in a walkover while Ailsa suffered a mainsail burst at the gaff just before Friday’s race. This marks her third mishap in a fortnight as Ailsa crew blame equipment failures.
At 11 55 Friday morning a blaze leveled a house occupied by Chas Brandt on Auburn Avenue near the Belt road and spread to Mrs Bosen mierz home. Total loss estimated at 2500 dollars.
The Park's season ends Saturday after a prosperous run. Friday and Saturday feature The Streets of New York presented by a strong stock company. Vaudeville acts by the Mendoza Sisters Bonnie Lottie Dixon Bowers and Dixon the Victorellis and more promise top entertainment.
Advertisement notes a large bottle of Lemon Tonic Laxative priced at 50 cents. Promotes it as a best spring tonic with priceless value to ladies and urges readers to try it.
Ada Fox aged 22 died Friday morning at City Hospital after a criminal operation. She had worked in the Denison hotel kitchen and claimed shame kept her from warning friends. A colored woman identified as Mrs Goins, living at 287 California street, was arrested Friday and held at the station house. An autopsy is planned.
The Indiana state medical society erupted over a 50 cent line puff issue in the anniversary News. Dr Kennedy urged expulsion of the Marion county branch until dissenters obeyed the code. The motion was tabled amid a lively fracas. Friday's session focused on scientific papers by L. H. Dunning and others.
Mrs. Elizabeth Geier aged 67 of 75 Kansas street died two hours after expressing a strange wish on Thursday. After feeling ill she lingered home, received a postal card from her son, and said don’t send for him until after I am dead. She died at 10 o clock. her daughter Mrs Notter and Frank Notter, a fire department member, are kin.
Anti vaccinationists in the state push to appoint Dr W B Clarke of this city as secretary of the state health board to replace Dr Metcalf. Board members have all been seen regarding the matter. Opponents believe Clarke could lead to obliterating vaccination in Indiana.
An old item highlights Leman Sonic laxative offered at 60 cents for a large bottle. The note touts it as a best spring tonic with priceless values to ladies and credits Dr Price’s team Baking Powder with a Gold Medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
Judge McMaster issued an injunction Friday to stop cement sidewalk construction on Massachusetts avenue under Board of Works resolutions. The suit by H Spaann challenges the delegation of improvement judgment to the city engineer, claiming the board exceeded legal authority.
A roof collapse at the Top Doe Run lead mine near Flat River Biswanek Missouri on June 7 killed three workers and left a fourth injured. Rescue teams worked through the debris as officials assessed the scene and potential causes.
The notice records a burst of local events from a busy week: the first watermelon in Hoosier capital, a $20 fire at a shed on 15 Ketcham street, a large flower mission at the workhouse, a chorus feast at the College of Music, and police-matron Buchanan's homeward return from New Trayen. Also listed are a street car injury judgment, a citizens’ committee to aid next year’s decoration, an attorney’s suit for $800, licenses granted and withdrawn, a thirteenth annual normal training commencement, numerous marriages and births, illnesses, and two marriage licenses.
Wm. I Elder announces a display featuring brass and iron bedsteads as part of a home furnishings exhibit. A mention of Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder receiving a world fair medal highlights concurrent consumer goods awards.
President Helton of the Board of Public Works dismisses rumors of an asphalt ring and warns contractors that affidavits of bid independence carry criminal liability for collusion. He notes price increases for cement and granite corners and curb, urges fair bids, and mentions a block pavement plan on N Meridian Street. Mayor Denny and Helton plan a New York trip to pursue garbage disposal contracts.
Merle Walker a popular prosecutor is eyed for police judge by bus politicians amid rival support for Judge Stubbs and Attorney Feibleman. Rumors name Frank Littleton and Rev Jos A Milburn as potential candidates while Preston C Trusler gains factory support from Hiram Harris and Sam Young. Dr Wagner campaigns in ward 15 while Ex President Foley predicts Tom Taggart’s first ballot nomination and a 4000 vote city victory for Democrats if he is chosen.
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