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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1892

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River-side anglers chase ghost fish on Kankakee river

In northern Indiana the winding Kankakee river hosts club houses along its banks near the Monon railroad. Lafayette and Indianapolis parties fish from dawn until night seeking bass and pike. a famed ghost fish tale centers on a large white creature seen but never caught by an old half breed Indian and local sportsmen. Dog fish menace the stock while fly fishing thrives on the Flatrock.

Kankakee Stark Laporte Monon Lafayette Riverside Indiana Gen. Harrison The United States Gen. Williams Jack Gen Lew Wallace Gen. Wallace Gordon Bale Mr. Bale Wm. B. Stewart Capt Tinney J. Adams Indianapolis UN and Red Club Illard Cox Wilbur Browder Chas B. Cox Newton Kellogg J. B. Shepard Henry Smith Nelson Hyde John Holtzman Judge Cox Lake Michigan Flatrock Decatur

Close Oul for Republicans Elliott Shepard Near Vice Presidential Nomination

In Mrynearonis dated June 13 a Chicago era wires report reveals Elliott F. Shepard of the New York Mail and Distress came within two votes of the vice presidential nomination at the Republican convention. Delegates halted balloting to block Shepard after learning he might be the second choice, with Sloat Fassett and later Reid discussed as alternatives.

Ellott F. Shepard Mrynearonis Elliott F. Shepard The New York Mail and Distress Harrison New York Empire State Elliot Shepard Shepard Platt Miller Depew Hiscock Vanderbilts Sloat Fassett White- Jaw Reid Mike DeYoung San Francisco Reid

Fifteen Killed by Lightning in Spanish Storm

Reports from Spain detail a violent Sunday storm system with multiple church strikes and many casualties. In Melias a church collapse killed ten and injured 28. Mucientes reported five dead and ten injured at another church. Burgos saw wall damage but no injuries. A waterspout flooded homes in Townousz with widespread property loss and交通 halt.

Spain Manurng Melias Mucientes Burgonos Townousz

Fifty People Reported Drowned In Lake Minnetonka Rumor

A sensational street rumor in St Paul claimed a steamer overturned on Lake Minnetonka during a Sunday storm, with 50 to 75 people drowned. No confirmation found as telegraph lines were down and reports from the lake were unavailable early Monday.

St. Paul Lake Minnetonka Here Minnetonka

Fire Chief Sam Wilkins Dies in Indiana Home

Sam Wilkins former fire chief and 23 year inmate of an insane hospital died Sunday of consumption. He believed he led an entire fire department and his body will be buried at his Nobies Port Indiana home. The report mentions various garbled references to medicines and institutions.

Sam Wilkins Insane Hospital Nobiesport Ind

Fourth District school race shocks GOP as Russe wins

In Guthrie Oklahoma, the fourth district elects Russe amid Republican opposition to Frenzel. Voters backed Russe 705 to 400 for Mauer and 177 for Denny, while seventh district vote goes Roth 531 to Buddenbaum 209 and eighth district sees Adam 1,228 to Williams 654. A separate Guthrie race turmoil ends with a lynching, as a mob surrounds the jail after a black man is accused of attacking white women.

Tre Sun Russe Roth Adam Pettijohn Denny Mauer John P. Frenzel Frenzel Buddenbaum Williams

Sunday sermons and a university address mark diverse themes

At Mayflower church Rev W E C Wright spoke on education among Indians Chinese and mountain natives. Rev Dr Buchtel urged living to bear fruit. The Rev Carstensen of St Pauls preached on Christ reviving a dead soul. President Butler gave a bachelor’s address on Individuality, linking socialism to enlightened liberty.

Mayflower Church W. E.C. Wright American Missionary Association Central-ave. Methodist Church Buchtel Herman Ritter Capt Ritter St. Paul's Carstensen Nain Paul Butler University Chapel

City Life Highlights From Marion County Briefs

This digest notes a hot 91 degree Sunday as farmers tilled all day. It records misadventure with Mrs Etta Wilson dislocating her wrist after a streetcar fall at Armstrong’s park and local crime, court actions, and civic meetings. It lists divorces, a court ruling, street work conflicts, a baseball game result, and several obituaries and marriages notices across Marion and surrounding areas.

Sunday Haughville youths fined after mare injure act

Sunday three Haughville youths Charles Rocap William Carpenter and George Julian hunted near North Indianapolis. They aimed a tin can mark at William Montgomery s gray mare in his pasture, injuring it. Rocap was fined 50 dollars in police court after attorney Cooper proved the hit. Mothers tearful, one threatened to chop the prosecutor into a million pieces. Other suspects arrested at Union Station faced loitering and continued cases, with Mrs Hattie Floris reporting theft of 20 dollars.

Charles Rocap William Carpenter George Julian Haughville William Montgomery Indianapolis Montgomery Cooper Rocap Carpenter Morris Kelly Williams

A Brio t in Ireland at Limerick clash

Rival Irish nationalists clashed Sunday in Limerick as anti-Parnellites attempted to disrupt a Parnellite meeting. Police charged the mob with clubs. fighting ceased with rocks and shillelahs. Two men suffered skull fractures amid numerous arrests.

Dersain Limerick Balfour Bulldogs

Father Mollinger Miracle at Mt Troy Chapel

Reports from Pirrspure allegheny describe St Anthony day events with Father Mollinger healing the sick and halted, as 10000 pilgrims gathered to the mountain chapel. Separately a New York agency notes Russia's crop prospects and possible limits on wheat and rye exports as ukases may be ratified by the government.

Mt. Troy Allegheny Father Mollinger Union Raasia New York Sen Jones & Co Russia

Cabinet orders push Mediterranean squadron to Barcelona

A cabinet council resolved to take energetic action against Barcelona strikers. The Mediterranean squadron is ordered to sail immediately for the port, with additional military reinforcements kept ready in case their services are needed.

Barcelona Mediterranean

Scorching Monday Weather in Indianapolis Temp Hit 92

The Monday heat wave in Indianapolis brought a 92 degree high as recorded by the signal service. Last year on the same date the temperature stayed in the eighties, though June 15 also reached 92. Heat above 90 at this season is not unusual.

Indianapolis Mercury

Desperate inmate attempts suicide at county jail

Varraraiso June 13. Peter Lauer, an inmate in the insane ward, cut his throat with window glass on Saturday but survived. He then drove the glass into his stomach and lies in critical condition. authorities report he is in the county jail hospital with serious injuries.

Varraraiso Peter Lauer

Walter Nelson to be executed at Clinton Prison

Aubany N Y June 13 Walter Nelson the wife murderer was sentenced Saturday to die at Clinton prison during the week beginning July 24.

Aubany N. Y Walter Nelson Clinton Prison

Indiana Weather Forecast For June 14 1992

Indiana forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. June 14 1992 calls for warmer conditions and fair weather on Monday followed by fair weather on Tuesday.

Indiana

Last Week at the Park Dramatic Run Ends

The Park enters its final week with the sterling standard drama Ten Nights in a Bar Room presented by a strong company. An unrelated note mentions Dr Bufkin M offering a cancer cure claim.

the Park

Peffer Urges Increased Circulating Medium in Senate

General Washington notes the president sent in nominations William Arnd Iowa surveyor of customs at Council Bluffs and Mrs. Louisa Holmes Pleasanton Kas postmaster. Peffer spoke at length in the senate supporting his bill to increase and improve the circulating medium as lawmakers discuss financial policy after the Minneapolis convention coverage.

Washington William Arnd Iowa Council Bluffs Louisa Holmes Pleasanton Kas Voorhees Peffer Senate

Base Ball Magnates Meet at Fifth Avenue Hotel

New York June 13. Great interest centers on a baseball magnates meeting at the Fifth Ave hotel. Action will affect several clubs in the championship race and financially. Some clubs lack strength to compete, especially the last five teams. Leaders aim to remedy by distributing surplus players under contract to weaker clubs to bolster those teams.

New York Fifth-ave

Noblesville To Host McDonald Case Trial

Monday morning attorneys in the McDonald case appeared before Judge Brown and said Hamilton county will host the trial. Judge Brown formalized the entry and transferred the case to Noblesville for proceedings.

Noblesville Geto McDonald Brown Hamilton County

Town Tale

The Progress military band plans a concert at Fairview park Wednesday evening. Judge Harper granted a divorce to Lena and Fred Terry, with custody to Lena. Gov. Chase preached at Westfield Sunday and will speak at the Bielerst flag raising Tuesday. Buckle post meets Tuesday at 2 pm to attend the flag raising at No 26 school on Bieler-st. Walter Jackson received a five year penitentiary term for stealing $73 from Fred Hergt. David Keller reported his home at 938 West St entered and $650 in notes stolen Saturday night. Peter Fuchs sues William Bullman Henry Lichtenberg and William Schliecer for $10,000 damages over alleged wife’s insanity and property theft. Indiana physio medical college faculty adopted resolutions honoring late Andrew Wallace former president of trustees. they attended his funeral Monday. A. L. Stockwell in town Thursday seeking votes for congress district five, promising higher People's Party support next fall. About 20 women on Central Ave demanded street fixes from the board of public works. they left after questioning lowering as a fix and one thanked Mr Defrees for smoking in their presence.

Progress Military Band Fairview Park Harper Lena Fred Terry Gov. Chase Westfield Bielerst Buckle Post Post Hall School House Bieler-st Walter Jackson Fred David Keller West St Peter Fuchs William Bullman Henry Lichtenberg William Schliecer Indiana Physiomedical College Andrew Wallace A. L. Stockwell People’s Party Congress Central Ave Board of Public Works

Chicago delegates push union rights at national convention

Chicago delegates to the International Typographical Union meeting in Philadelphia pledge to lead talks on the Six union’s right to appear before the National Republican Committee in Minneapolis and testify about the New York Tribune settlement with editor Whitelaw Reid. They anticipate no rebuke from the national body and cautiously weigh protests against Reid’s vice presidential nomination.

Reid Curiaco Chicago International Typographical Union Philadelphia Synsgraphical Union No. 6 National Republican Committee Minneapolis New York Tribune Whitelaw Reid

Indiana Bank Withdraws From Clearing House

President Malott dismisses Manager Woollen’s claim that the Indiana National Bank will rejoin the clearing house association. He states the bank has withdrawn for good and no further discussion is anticipated. Malott confirms there is no likelihood of renewed understanding with clearing house officials.

Malott Indiana Bank Woollen Indiana National Bank Clearing House Association Clearing House

Heat Wave Persists Amid Market Heat

A cool wave from the northwest nears Chicago while a scorching spell continues. New York reports a mercury high of 88 at noon amid oppressive downtown heat. Rail expansion talks in Indianapolis and a mixed state election ticket unsettle voters as various notices point to broad investments and political activity.

ChicaGo Weather Bureau New York Indianapolis Board of Trade Erwin Rockport Ohio River Owensburg Chattanooga Tennessee-st

Asphalt or cedar blocks for city streets debate

A letter rebukes Indianapolis Board of Works for favoring asphalt paving over cedar blocks. The writer urges practical, cost effective street improvements, warns against wasteful spending, and argues for limited debt and better maintenance. He cites city budgets and international paving materials to press for sensible funding.

India Representation Debate Marks House of Commons Session

London June 13 In a parliamentary session the under secretary for India stated that no grant would be made to represent India and no intention to have it represented was expressed. The discussion focused on questions of governance and funding.

India London

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