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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
1
The piece surveys potential mayoral contenders and possible independent candidates as factions around Tom Taggart and P A Trusler shape a split in party lines. It notes Holtzman’s withdrawal plans, previews names for city clerk, and hints at pressure from Taggart allies, with Attorney Averill involved in a police corruption case.
The Supreme Court ruled the last legislature's wardens law constitutional, ousting Wardens French and Patten. Judge Hackney authored a 22 page opinion, praising the assembly and rejecting Governor Slovey's challenge. Attorney John HR Wilson defended the governor while Ketchum, the attorney general, celebrated the decision.
The record items note Judge Brown's court adjournment on June 29 for the summer break. It also lists various local happenings including fruit season, cabinet changes, and miscellaneous notices from the capitol and post office.
The note references Broad Ripple Bathing Beach near the canal gate and lists a large variety of tables sold by Wm. L. Elder. It also mentions Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder awarded a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
Henry Knippenberg of Hecla Consolidated Mining recalls a summer snowstorm at Glendale Montana where 30 inches fell over 60 hours halting mine work. He notes his porch warmth on Christmas day, lampooning Indiana and Montana legislatures as corrupt, and speaks of excellent potato prospects in Missoula valley with a carload shipped to Indianapolis nabobs.
A stranger entered the Silver Bow national bank in Berri Mont on Wednesday noon and demanded cash with a revolver. The teller fired, drawing bystanders, leading to a pursuit by a policeman and a deputy sheriff. The suspect was captured after using all his ammo in an unsuccessful attempt to shoot down pursuers.
Havana dispatches report insurgents numbering about 500 launched a two-band assault on Maron in Puerto Principe province Wednesday but were repulsed by Spanish troops. No further details given.
The jury found Charles Carr alias William Walker guilty of porch climbing. He received a sentence of six years in prison after a quick deliberation.
Doctors declare Cohen, the Wednesday bridge jumper in New York, insane with no visible marks on his body from the jump. The report notes weather forecasts for Indiana and that the Chadwick cotton mills in Utica will raise wages by 10 percent next Monday.
The News notes Miss Frances Willard denies marriage plans. Reports from Knoxville talk of a 10 percent rise in Knoxville iron works wares. Ohio G A R parade in Sandusky with Gov. McKinley present. Liner St Louis reaches Southampton on maiden voyage. Senator Stewart addresses Nevada bimetallist event in Memphis. Illinois Steel plans a Joliet mill costing one million dollars, adding 1000 jobs. W. W. Taylor may return to Dakota as former treasurer after settlement. Canadian parliament urged to bar aliens from government contracts amid U S contractor tensions.
Attorney Charles Martindale filed a suit naming Ernst Albrecht and over 400 Baltimore defendants. John W. McKinnon sues part of Iron Hall Branch No.6 to garnishee dividends owed to members who filed claims and recover $2,000 used to cover shortages in assessments totaling $4,568.58 for 1,200 members.
John Morgan of West Ichananojsel sustained a compound fracture of the collar bone and severe head bruises after his bicycle hit a bowlder on Kentucky Avenue during a storm. Dr. E. M. Hisenbeiss treated him and wired the broken collar bone in place.
Geo Andrews, a colored man from BreLlvip New Jersey, was hanged in Warren county jail at 10:30 am Thursday for murdering his wife in October 1893 during a drunken spree. His counsel appealed to the supreme court in an effort to save him.
William Bond shot William Harvey in Harvey Bros. saloon at 11 o clock Thursday morning and then killed himself. The two men had quarreled, Bond was intoxicated and sought revenge.
The steamship Folon arrived in the outer harbor at midnight carrying two Colima survivors. Names of the evacuees were not yet obtainable.
The Nurserymen of America held their final convention session at the Denison house on Thursday. President Albaugh’s peaches distracted many members as they sought tasting proof of quality while Gov. Matthews spoke in a proper suit about his limited tree experience and kinship with growers. Prof. Bailey of Cornell followed with a lecture titled Reflective impressions of the nursery industry.
Washington June 13 The president announced three nominations James B Coffin Massachusetts to be consul at St Helena Horatio R Biglow Pennsylvania to be consul at Rouen France and Wim E Mantius New York to be consul at Turin The appointments expand American diplomatic postings with placements in Europe and the Atlantic island region.
Otto Stechhan president of the National Association of Furniture Manufacturers speaking in Chicago at the annual meeting called for a nationwide combination to maintain higher prices. He urged the industry to unite to resist price declines and to stabilize markets.
In Springfield on June 13, Ohio prohibitionists adopted a platform calling for free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at a 16 to 1 ratio and nominated Seth H. Ellis for governor.
Mayor Denny and Board of Works President Holton return from New York where they studied the American Reduction Company. The firm’s Brooklyn plant, built to process city garbage into fertilizer, could be scaled as Dunbar grows. An agreement may be signed next week with J B Campbell’s figures reevaluated.
Captain F A Ward reports a two week hunting and fishing trip in Daviess County. He and his son killed 40 gray and fox squirrels, with fishing hampered by nets along White River violative of law. Quail appear plentiful and Bob White prospects look better for next winter. A colored boy attacked a wagon driver on Capitol Ave, struck in the head with a brick, and fled after receiving medical aid at the city hospital.
John B. Elam tops the bar’s fastest talker list in a courthouse scene. Stenographers dread his cross examination pace while attorneys Booker McCullough Robertson and Harding alleged rain on Wednesday by their thunderous oratory as they presented truth to four juries all day. Driven Wells 40c per foot 18 Indiana-age Telephone 17 L.
St Paul outscores Indianapolis 6 to 5 after a late rally. Gettinger starts in the box for Indianapolis and is knocked around. Wittrock and Canavan see action as Newell leaves early. Final line shows St Paul 6, Indianapolis 5 with 24 hits to 5. Home run by Winn and key two base hits aid the Saints.
Enthusiasm marked the final session of the State Sunday school association at Tabernacle church with Rev. Chas. O. Jones of Louisville recounting a humorous tale. Officers were reappointed and a temperance worship date was set. the group adjourned after electing Chas. F. Collin as president and D. L. Bonner as vice president.
The missing Ironton Ohio cattle dealer F A Cronacher remains unlocated as the National Detective Agency reports no trace in Louisville Kentucky. Detectives believe he may still be alive and traveling to conceal his identity to avoid debts.
Still raging in Bradford area on June 13 fires devastate property near Urquart and Laven's oil works and Johnson's mills at Lafayette Corners. Two million feet of lumber burned. mills saved. Another blaze near Taintors wipes out wood and other property amid continued smoke.
In Marsuattown Indiana veterans living at the state home protest a three year-old policy that seizes pensions over six dollars monthly from the receiver and diverts funds to dependents or a general fund. Both sides vow to fight to the last. Leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented offered at $1.50 with local plumbing services listed.
Indiana political figure Jos Kealing predicts Harrison faces strong opposition at the forthcoming national convention. He notes no solid Indiana delegation for Harrison and cites enemies within the Columbia Club preparing a political strike. Reed Allison Robin Lincoln emerge as viable nominating contenders with Reed seen as a fighter.
On Seventh avenue in Mount Vernon New York June 18 Jussina Grilla a 16 year old Italian girl cut the throat of Pasqualli Muschto with a razor after accusing him of breaking a marriage promise. He was attacked on the street and may die. Grilla was arrested and showed no remorse.
In Los Angeles on June 13 a local belief arose that the ocean bed near the western end of San Clemente Island holds a rich gold deposit. A youth aboard a yacht found pure gold on the center-board while checking depth, prompting plans to form a company to extract the riches.
Eugene Debs went to the marshal's office in Curiaco on Wednesday afternoon claiming illness and sleep, denying reports of drunkenness. He was taken to Woodstock jail on the evening train after his unexpected return.
Princeton June 13 colored people raise money to defend Collins the negro who shot student Ohl. Mercer county grand jury will convene Friday. Detectives have accumulated evidence against Collins. Cochran the other victim is slowly improving.
Springfield Ill June 13 The Illinois supreme court issued an opinion upholding a lower court ruling in the case against the Distilling and cattle fee company. The decision is seen as breaking up the whisky trust. A local open air performance of Like It will be staged Tuesday under popular auspices with W H Morris Hawkins in the lead and Booth Talking charge directing. Dr Price's Cream Bakers World’s Fair Highest Medal and other notes appear in the text.
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