14 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1894
Page
1
Snpt. Yanger warns a fire would kill many at the county poor farm. Trustees file a petition urging immediate safety measures for inmates on the fourth floor. Supt Yeager calls for separate housing and state funding to enlarge state asylums. Commissioners view ruins and plan a new barn and possible separate asylum building.
A storm from the southwest threatens Friday afternoon as a hazy two day phase ends. The weather man is away and details are uncertain as a hammer of a storm gathers near Texas. Ex Gov Porter passes through the courthouse amid talk of heat in comparison to sunny Italy with temperatures around 88 to 90 At noon Thursday.
Gov Hogg leads a Texas delegation including bankers and mayors on a business trip to Chicago New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Benton and St Louis to advocate Texas causes. He will address the Tammany society in New York potentially shaping him as a future Democratic presidential candidate. Old soldiers vow to honor returning militia with a reception. A Pennsylvania brakeman charged with murder after shooting a tramp on a train. An Ind smallpox case reported with two brothers showing symptoms. A fire rescue successful at 238 8S Third Ave Brooklyn. A man named Carpenter hanged in Mirkin town for murdering his blind father.
Dozens of daily calls flood the health board as garbage collection lags under the new contract. Residents complain of piled refuse, missed pickups, and rising health concerns in several neighborhoods. The board plans a Saturday meeting to press the company to meet obligations and prevent illness.
New York June 14 John Kernell the comedian was arrested for hugging women on Broadway while drunk. He must post 700 bond for good behavior or face three months on the island. Also noted are the Brooklyn suicide of Wm A Sloane and the fatal fall of Mrs Kate Keenan after a failed escape from the Good Shepherd house.
Dispatch from Panama City says a major blaze started near the public market and old railway station at 4 30 pm on Wednesday. By 7 pm at least 225 buildings burned as high winds hindered efforts, water was scarce, and crowds labored to save homes and goods amid panicked families and widespread damage estimated between 1 2 and 3 5 million dollars.
In Curcaco on June 14, Archibald McKillop, a streetcar conductor, was shot dead. The killer is identified as E. Keatley, a traveling salesman, whose daughter allegedly wronged McKillop. Keatley’s son, a Chicago attorney, confessed they urged McKillop to marry the daughter. after refusal the father fired five shots.
A boat carrying passengers capsized while crossing from Achill to Westport in Mayo. Thirty people drowned in the incident reported from Durain on June 14.
Detective George Corrects a newspaper error crediting his fishing trip to his brother J H George who is not married. He notes a misprint about the method of bailing fish and clarifies that scoop shovels were used instead of oars.
SEDALIA Mo June 14 J OC Thompson former cashier of the First National Bank is located in Mexico City and negotiating to return. Edward H Greve formerly with the Fourth National Bank is under arrest for embezzling 5000 dollars. Also mentions a Sun Office promotion for Wild Viewers of America.
An advertisement fragment touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic. It promotes Hood's Pills for digestion and headache and mentions various names and places in a stray circuit of notices.
Freddy Schaub with a woman's arm and glass eyes stars for Sioux City as Indianapolis hoops to 7 runs in a wild baseball contest. Dalrymple and Westlake shine for Hoosiers while Bumpus Jonesy struggles on the mound. Final: Sioux City 8, Indianapolis 7 with tangled errors and wild throws.
Indictment of Henry Barnard for postal law violations quashed in federal court. John Seara acquitted of sending an absence letter to Peachie Hooks. Harry Williams faces 18 months for counterfeiting. Martin Wood discharged on a similar charge. Will of Thos C Moore filed leaving all to widow Gon. Small pox epidemic and acure declared ended by State health chief Metcalf. Multiple local notices include robberies, divorces, marriages, and civic actions with names and places across Dunkirk area.
County educators gather at the state convention with many seniors among the attendees. President Cotton of New Castle appears young yet lacks parliamentary experience. Prof Dassett of DePauw and Prof Jones of the local schools participate on the floor. Debate centers on country graduates’ access to town schools and the pending committee report expected next December.
A major fire in Manhattan's paper district at Duane and Elm radius roars skyward with 200 feet flames and dense smoke. Firemen struggle as 30 engines fight the blaze. area bounded by Duane Elm Pearl Street is ruined, losses exceed 300000 dollars though no known fatalities. A separate note reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook planning a Greenland expedition sailing June 27 with many scientists aboard.
Judge Broaddus in circuit court rules trust associations are not banks and cannot be prosecuted under banking laws in the ex Banker Reid depositor fraud case. The Liberty Bell's new home is described with Independence Hall relocation to a glass pavilion. Ads for Lemon Tonic Laxative, Hine pastry flour, and a capital laundry appear amidst unrelated notices.
Reported clashes erupt as coal miners and strikers attack bridges and threaten engineers. Troops and militia are ordered into Stark county and surrounding districts. Separate note: Coffin brothers receive a supersedeas in a federal case with bonds set and planned return to Indiana for hearings.
Donors Ferry New York June 14 crowds arrive for corner stone ceremony at the site of the last blow against the English. The first British salute to America was fired here with 17 echoing volleys at noon Vice president Stevenson and other notables spoke.
John Oaffee Aske sues Mrs. Marie Rhodius for 3000 dollars alleging she helped bury his wife in Rhodius plot and later covered up a second burial. He claims discovery of a porter and his niece buried above his wife and accuses Rhodius of false statements about the casket and grave condition. Also reported is a pursuit of a suspect named Shipman who crawled beneath a depot to evade officers, with shots fired into the air.
The President’s physician Dr. Bryant arrives from New York and says recovery is days away. Sanator Lodge opposes free wool. Catholic Festival at fairgrounds draws large crowds with Webber Zouaves and local police in a bell drill. Bores racing highlighted by city-owned horses. lunch and gifts aid debt reduction at the Good Shepherd home. Gov. Matthews returns from Kentucky due to heat. Morocco royal princes removed amid regency plan. Grants, Oregon flood devastates Grants village. a $75,000 distillery owned by Goodall Walker & Co. destroyed.
Judge Baker ruled that a decision once adjudged in a circuit court cannot be appealed to a federal tribunal and must instead be adjusted in a supreme court. The report also notes a missing collector for John Koch, a Mexican treasury scandal, and an insanity trial date in Prendergast's case, plus a local weather forecast and a medicinal ad.
At a police court in a Gak-hill church case, Lutz, father in law and Rev Mord led service, Lutz spoke of southern soldiers provoking a disturbance. Judge Bradbury fined Lutz five dollars and costs. his attorney Hugg said an appeal would go to the criminal court.
June 14 Julesburg reports a band of Texeyites attempted to seize a Union Pacific engine and derail it at an open switch. The attackers then tried for a passenger train but were blocked. Fifty deputies rushed from Denver to restore order.
Benjamin Peters assistant treasurer of the new Central coal company of Maryland absconds with nearly $6000 from the company. He deserts his wife and child and elopes with a school teacher named Mary Hart Wilson in Brooxlin.
In New York on June 14 the national standard was raised over public and many private buildings to mark the anniversary of the flag’s adoption. In Curiaco the railway carmen’s union met and elected officers led by Grand Chief Carman J D Stephenson and others. next session planned for June 1896 in Chattanooga with the general offices moving to Kansas City.
John Hendershoot sues wife Mattie for divorce claiming cruel treatment. Hubbard Latham sues Hether ington Berner for 100 dollars claiming possession of a css. Laura Newberry sues Mrs Sweeney for 150 dollars commission on a gate. Institute for the Blind held commencement with 11 graduates and a journalism topic. Officers Heidleman and Spearing pursued a suspect for petit larceny on Delaware street. the escapee slipped away. Louis Weslyn Jones and Aileen Deamond Fletcher wed at St Paul’s Church. They plan to reside on East New York Street after a brief honeymoon. Aug Diener noted with monuments at 5 E Washington Street.
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