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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1894
Page
1
The body of Paul Wickersham, 15, was recovered after he drowned in Wallcreek near the Big Four bridge while swimming with companions. His grandmother identified the body at Kregleo, Son & Irvin undertaking rooms, placing sweet peas on the chest and noting burial clothes in the bundle.
Mrs. Della Delaney aged 29 living at the Cleveland block corner Kentucky and Tennessee swallowed the whole contents of a morphine paper Tuesday night to ease pain. Neighbors and two young children alerted help. Dr Crose treated her for hours and she is expected to recover.
James Whitcomb Riley avoids a drunken taunt near a hospital steps while attorney John Griffiths escapes a prank about prizes. Supt Powell and Detective McGuff investigate letters from Leonard seeking a woman named Lee, who worked him for $85 and is found in a disreputable house.
Local market notes show Hine pastry flour available at Van Pet's in Capital, with price and stock details unclear due to OCR errors.
Federal judge Baker sentenced the Lafayette counterfeit gang after their arrest during an encampment. John Webb received 13 months, his son 90 days, Gen. Clawson 10 days, James Bennett two years, Alfred Collins one year, John Marks 15 days, and William Hill and George Liston were released on suspended sentences. The judge warned that intoxication would bring severe punishment, noting the gang produced over 700 pounds and destroyed the coin models.
Gotham News reports the Auditorium club of New Orleans telegraphed a $20,000 purse for a Corbett versus Fitzmaimmen bout, with Corbett in London and Fitzmaimmen eager to fight. Lillian Russell lies ill after a surgical operation as her husband Perugini sails for Europe. Forgery convict Kastura Wiman begins a five year term. Passengers flood to Europe aboard multiple liners as relief crews depart. Frank Larkin battles alcoholism in Williamsburg hospital. Heat claims Ogden Burns and several others.
Mason county Kentucky farmers lynched Archie Burtendam Haynas a colored man after accusing him of stealing horses and sheep. The mob action occurred Tuesday night in Gainbrons O Jang twenty seventy dove.
Three appraisers valued three ponds and two roads in Wayne Township. The Indianapolis and Pogue Creek Road is priced at 675 dollars, Pleasant Run Road at 700 dollars, and the National Road from Camperlang to Indianapolis ranges from 2,500 to 7,500 dollars. Owners refused the higher National Road valuation, toll status ends, while the first two roads will be bought and made free.
The July race meeting entries are praised by President Teggart of the local Driving club for their superior blood and speed compared with prior years. The track is worked daily and already in fine condition.
About 75 Indiana members will travel Friday afternoon at 1:20 to attend the national convention in Denver. Ex President Harrison is being urged to participate in Indiana and other state campaigns and may speak here once or twice, though no firm plans are set.
Reported in New York on June 20 that Hippo lyte's administration faces imminent dissolution as five ministers threaten resignations and northern governors refuse to follow orders. Widespread unrest, arrests warrant for Albert Bruce, and heavy political maneuvering mark a tense political climate.
Dr. Br. C. Flower of Boston is registered at the Denison and will see patients tomorrow. His reputation for curing suronic diseases has drawn the sick from many parts of the country seeking his care.
The governor in Indiana signals relief as coal miners near return to work and local lodges plan a conference Friday. Clay County miners vote against continued strike while operators resume normal shifts. The main issue remains funding militia costs estimated at 510,000 with 10,000 in the treasury, and officials decline to reveal payment methods. A small artillery detachment quietly left the city Tuesday night.
A fragmented report notes the Wolleston club case reaching the Indiana supreme court on Wednesday with several state officials representing appellants and Leon Bailey advocating for the state. The text also hints at a premiere of legal actions related to a hereditary measure and public liquor concerns.
A damaged residence at 607 Aah st. linked to an unidentified origin, odd funeral rites aired in a courtroom scene, and a Catholic Knights event announced at Masonic Hall. The piece lists multiple marriages, births, and deaths with names and ages, plus jurors signing in at federal court and a lighthearted courtroom joke.
The jury heard vivid testimony in the Cloutier gas explosion damage suit against three natural gas companies. Cloutier, a Catholic instructor, displayed horrific injuries including facial scars and severed fingers, challenging claims about priesthood membership amid the trial before Judge Bartholomew.
Frenzel faction consolidates bid for the newly elected school board. Daily meetings map a slate with Charlie Martindale as president and Charlie Adam as treasurer, while O Breearn and O Meara positions are discussed as crucial to the effort.
The sealing ch ooner Unga with a crew of ten men aboard is reported to have been drowned. The incident is confirmed from San Francisco dated June 20.
An account describes a chaotic Tuesday ballpark incident with a dark object found along a fence, later identified as a bruised ball. Motz is alleged to have placed it there as fans cheered, and a nearby search drew out the crowd’s wild reactions and unusual commentary from spectators and officials.
A severe wind hail and rain storm hit Sioux City Iowa at 6 am causing the Illinois Central station roof to collapse into Union depot area. The Gettysburg cyclorama fell apart and Peavey Stevens furniture house was unroofed. Debris filled the air for 40 minutes making streets unsafe and crops damaged. In Kansas Round Creek Oklahoma fears rise of military intervention as Rock Island conflict flares with potential government troop involvement.
Small classified notice advertises a new service term Taly-ho Break with contact Frank Bird Transfer Company at 115 N. Delawarest and telephone number 54 for inquiries.
Frank Beaupre's widow Riva faces renewed legal pressure over her late husband's will after his suicide following a divorce dispute. The piece also notes a supreme court ruling on township funds, tax actions, and a dramatic missing-person case involving Gen. W. Powell, Indianapolis police chief, whose abrupt departure sparks rumors of danger and resignation.
Washington June 20. Echington hotel in the suburbs was totally destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. Sixty guests, including many congressmen families and department officials, escaped after a panic. Losses: hotel $50,000 furniture $20,000.
The Halliday murder trial in Monticello, New York, rested at noon on Wednesday. Experts concluded the woman is insane.
Weather forecast for Indiana predicts probable local showers and warmer conditions through Thursday. Bechingels water temperature today reads 00 percent value.
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