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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1893
Page
1
A mock trial unfolds over hoopskirts and crinolines with humor and history. Prosecutor and defense clash as witnesses discuss fashion’s past from Elizabethan farthingales to Marie Antoinette and Queen Victoria, while the judge, jury, and spectators weigh the cultural stakes and legality. The case ends unresolved as the jury remains out.
Washington March 1 The anti option bill dies in the House after a brief debate. Hatch led the push and supporters argued protection for farming interests. The 172 to 123 tally lacked the two thirds needed, ending its prospects this session. Also, Springer steered the bill repealing a four cent per pound tariff on pig and tin plate through the Ways and Means panel.
In Butte Tuesday night Dan Needham of St. Paul and Australian welterweight A Maher battled 35 rounds over two hours and 20 minutes. Maher won as referee ruled Needham would fight until he died, with Needham severely punished. Maher earned a purse of 1550 dollars.
New York reports Princess Victoria Kewekeia Kalulani Luao ilio Cleghorn plans to arrive in Cleveland to witness Grover Cleveland’s inauguration and present her claim to the Hawaiian throne. She alleges a conspiracy led by foreigners aided the dethroning and seeks recognition alongside the provisional government.
A south bound passenger train on the Tron Mountain road wrecked near Hope Arkansas. Two cars burned and the number of dead and injured is reported to be from five to twenty.
In the New York Assembly a heated debate arose over a personal registration bill aimed at rural voters. Republicans charge the Democrats intend to disenfranchise GOP supporters in sparsely settled northern districts, as many would travel up to 40 miles to register. The measure passed to third reading, expected to become law. A weather note for Indiana called for fair skies, and a Buffalo structure fire was reported. Judge H F Sherman of Cleveland died aboard a steamer en route to Europe.
A neglected boy long cared for by Sallie Waters at a corner house near Missouri and Onosty faces removal as officials seek foster placement. A Suny reporter found a worn home, with Waters and another elder woman caring for the child amid concerns from his parents and Humane officer Orlepp. The parents, living at 193 Colleze Ave, face unsteady finances but intend to provide. the Board of Children's Guardians will assume guardianship.
Capt Quigley brought John R McKee to the city in custody to answer three grand jury indictments for forgery. McKee appears altered and lighter by at least 25 pounds, with no mustache and torn by recent troubles. He spoke briefly to a reporter, denying involvement in gambling losses and hoping newspapers have not misrepresented him. He asked for a visit from his wife Friday.
A Calgolidated railroad collision between the first boat train and mail train from New York occurred near the Pawtucket bridge at Auburn between 5 and 6 o'clock Wednesday morning. Four or five people were injured and one person killed.
William Harvey died February 13 and his body vanished after being moved to the poor farm burial site. County undertakers Murphy and Collier confirmed handling the body but records are missing, with officials citing a burial failure and an unaccounted corpse. The mystery centers on Knox, the Bates house barber, who paid for funeral arrangements and now seeks answers. Local officials and workers recount differing details about the grave, the delivery, and the missing casket, with no clear explanation.
Samuel Ream jailed for 19 years and fined 30 after a state prison verdict. Milton Hiday fined 40. James Ross and Thomas Hart plead guilty to visiting a gambling house and are fined 10 each. Slander suit by Alice Caldwell against Ella Bass dismissed. Notable births and deaths listed. Patrick and other figures named. Police recover 15 year old Charles Kimball after grand larceny arrest. Divorce suit filed by D B Mosier cites abuse. wife awarded residence until trial. Grand Lodge of Honor adjourns with officers elected and Evansville set as next meeting site.
Indiana Senate and House wrap a tense session with the judiciary and redistribution bills. Senate defeats a libel for newspapers measure while approving a building and loan act. House approves the Indiana exhibit fund at 45,000 and advances police and apportionment measures as gossip swirls around lobbyists and officials.
John M. Ball of Lebanon Indiana once led Boone county politics as mayor and county auditor. Health decline and despair precede his Wednesday act as he drove north of town and fatally shot himself in the chest with buckshot. No other motive is given.
A cyclone swept 12 miles south of Nacnez Mississippi on Tuesday. Several houses were blown down. One colored woman died and several others were badly injured. A boy was found wedged against a tree top about 100 yards away.
A large crowd awaited a decision on the street railway franchise. The board ordered Citizens' company to use or remove the unused sixteenth street track. Contracts let include sewer work on New Jersey street to H. O. Roney at 1.79 per foot and masonry on the Shelby street bridge for 6143. Massillon Bridge Co. iron work 5845. Other bids for Talbott Avenue asphalting were pending curb agreements with property owners. Seventh street improvement and renumbering plans discussed with sewers on Park Avenue Ash Street and East Saint streets.
The steamer Chatham under Capt. Foster, sailing from Baltimore to Boston, grounded at Hedse fence shoal Wednesday morning as heavy seas raged. Tugs are assisting with no immediate danger of foundering. If refloatation succeeds, the vessel may be saved.
Benjamin Coleman the five year old linguistic prodigy faced a court hearing in Indianapolis as his manager and father contested a contract for one year of exhibitions at $25 weekly. Attorneys argued over legality of contracting a child for gain, while Fishback urged the boy be returned to his father in the interest of humanity amid travel and late hours. Judge Bartholomew reserved ruling for Thursday.
Port Arthur Ontario endures a six foot level snowstorm with impassable streets and distracted travelers. Relief parties form for stranded farmers while trains halt and lines vanish under deep snow. Meantime the ocean steamer Naronic is nine days overdue amid fierce gales and fears of wreck. The Bovic reports no news and may have been blown off course. The Cadi’s Court reports guilty pleas from four gamblers and two burglary charges, with others linked to car break-ins.
Pirrspure Pa March 1 Judge Stowe refused a new trial for Masterworkman H F Deanpeey recently convicted of complicity in the poisoning of Homestead union men. Sentence was reserved in all poisoning cases until Saturday Allan Life Insurance Co of Indianapolis ind ig cash capital compan
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