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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1894
Page
1
chaotic dispatches detail Santo the assassin, his Swiss ties, and a web of accomplices sought in Lyons and Paris. reports describe post mortems, funeral arrangements, and rising tensions between Italians and locals as authorities search for conspirators and motives. the narrative centers on the killer's background, possible letters, and the fear of further violence around the Lyons honor parade.
Two 1 month old twins die within hours after feeding on condensed milk at the home of Daniel Etchiser near the Ceresline works. Coroner Beck cites suspected toxine poisoning from milk left open, while the father, a plumber with seven children, is shocked by the tragedy.
Chicago June 24 an unknown rider entering a Lake Shore train cut his throat dying instantly. He had only $3 and a ticket to Lockford La in his pockets. Guilty of Murder. Winchester Ind June 25 Frank Benadum found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of Lemuel Bailey and sentenced to 15 years. Michael Gorman, his bartender, indicted for complicity awaits trial. Gone Broke. Chanco June 26 Clan Gordon loses charter and ends with about $500 in the treasury gone.
The wet grounds caused the summer mission for sick children to not open at Fairview park on Monday. The report lists other local items including court notes, marriages, arrests, and street plans from the day.
Quincy Johnson, 14 and heir to Grandpa Waldren, disappeared from his Central avenue home, sparking kidnapping theories among neighbors. The boy later appeared in Terre Haute and was brought home, with the old man relieved by the reunion after a harrowing search.
In the Y M C A parlors the Presbyterian Home Mission synod discussed funding for churches, with Rev Hutchinson resigning over pay. Debates centered on a proposed uniform $500 yearly salary for mission preachers as ministers reported low incomes and costly living in various districts.
A few state officials arrived Tuesday for a Democratic sympathy meeting at the Grand Hotel. State committeemen expect a pivotal gathering outlining campaign planks with several familiar names discussed as potential candidates. Financial appeal and possible delay of the convention are noted, with no senators or congressmen in attendance.
A bedraggled speaker calling herself a prophetess arrived in the city claiming to be a messenger of heaven and that ex President Harrison would help establish the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. She said Jesus is her husband, described Ethiopian blood, and spoke of prophecy while lecturing across multiple states. Police held her at the station awaiting word from Wales Tennessee where relatives are believed to live.
The senate entered the thirteenth week of tariff debate and resumed consideration of the income tax as issues surface. A bill by Henderson proposes a national park at Shiloh battlefield, with roughly 100000 soldiers in two days of fighting on 3000 acres and jurisdiction to be granted to the United States. Secretary Carlisle returns to the treasury after a Chesapeake Bay cruise as Coxey army hardships persist.
John H Craig known as John Powers the Kentucky giant dies in Danville Indiana at age sixty six after a life in sideshows with Mary Kessler. He weighed about 840 pounds and kept two venomous boa constrictors at home. His unusual size and career included Barnum circuits and a final quiet life cut short by dropsy.
New York police officer bought four clams from a street vendor for a quarter and found a perfect pearl weighing 1 4 grain in one. A jeweler valued it at 2,000. Meanwhile in Braddock, Edgar Thomson steel works resumed operations Tuesday morning at Carnegie with about 1,000 workers after a fuel shortage paused production.
A damaged notice from Indianapolis hints at organized groups in Denver and the city. The report notes a dispute over land along a west side entrance claimed by Mr Polster and a city sign reading This is the entrance eroding city administration and Journal pressure. Local residents are warned about groups and an ensuing political issue. Paragraphs reference beer offerings and a contact at 183 Indianapolis.
A special committee investigated two years of Central labor union activity amid charges by T M Graelie and A L Loebenburg. The report denies party control, cites censures of senators, judges, mayors, and notes strong union representation despite minor membership drops. The boycott move expands to the Illinois Central and then the Pacific coast, with police deployed to guard yards and stations.
A Monday school board session saw Boss Frenzel and two aides push through a plan to build three new school buildings at Lexington State, Capitol Twentieth streets, and Keystone Michigan, with Confcience generator Charlie Martin-Gale and Charlie Adam backing the motion as the drawings by Architect Sherrer were reviewed. The motion carried and the buildings will follow Frenzel ideas.
Sheriff Boles reports threatening letters urging arrest of the individuals who tarred Gen. Tarsney. If arrests are not made by Monday, the city will be burned, causing widespread citizen alarm in Coronado Sprines.
A fragmentary notice lists events and admission details for an upcoming fall races meeting. It mentions a summer sports context with an expected turnout, July dates, and a 60 cent admission. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
In the British channel on Tuesday the steamers Crosshill and Norah collided. The Norah is unknown with several crew members missing while the Crosshill was beached. The report notes no further details on rescue efforts.
Neighbors testified at police court after a man and woman clashed near 504 B Washington street. A mother Annie Fraber allegedly whipped her 11 year old daughter Carrie with a horn whip over alleged improper associations. Dr Ishle reported bruising but no criminal assault. Mrs Fraber released on committal due to poverty. Later Sullivan assaulted his wife and fought with her brother Charles Collings, who fired a pistol in the scuffle but did not shoot. Sullivan bound over on $500 bond for July 1 hearing.
John I Northway a noted plastering contractor died Tuesday forenoon while overseeing work on a house at the North Meridian area. He was 68 and lived at 149 Pandieton Pike. He collapsed while moving lath, died within moments. He leaves a widow and three children, including son James now in Hinton West Virginia. He was a longtime member of Capitol Ladys of Odd-Fellows. The body went to Kriegle, Son & Irvin’s morgue and then to the home.
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