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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1894

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New Fraud Charge Alleged in Indianapolis Bank Suit

A federal suit filed Tuesday by Standard Oil Company of Kentucky against Jeceiver Hawkins and Edwin Williams centers on alleged fraud at the Indianapolis National Bank on the eve of its failure. The complaint claims large deposits were paid to preferred creditors after hours, with money traced to Haughey and the bank, seeking recovery of funds and highlighting ongoing litigation impact.

Indianapolis National Bank Standard Oil Company of Kentucky Jeceiver Hawkins Edwin & Williams Pheodore J. Haughey Indianapolis Duncan & Smith Haughey

Amussmen’s Pete Baker Opens Park Theater Run

Pete Baker the German character actor began his annual engagement at the Park theater Blonday afternoon with the revised Chris and Lena highly praised by a large audience. New songs and changes make the comedy feel new though the show runs through Thursday before The Emigrant. Baker sings and dances well. wealth in theater noted with Joseph Jefferson, William H Crane, and Sol Smith Russell cited as rich. Crane reportedly worth over a half million. he profited from The Senator and Brother John.

Pete Baker Park Theater Blonday Afternoon Chris and Lena Baker Farron Chris Joseph Jefferson William H. Crane Sol Smith Russell Crane John Larper Capitol Ioard Union Railway Company Frank Pool Cuas Washington Bureanu Becaliars Iude Republican Club Wacolie Jag Meynolds Lafayelta Purdue University Trutes Jsensz Dresser van Netta Asine Wes Miliary Park Patrolvagn Aech Mablo Board of Works St. Peter St Prospectet Piennant Run Sprucest Archibald Ferguson Liam Virgil Dalrymple Harley Gibbs Geo. Klingengmith Uatata Moelinga Richkeatia West Indianapolis Malcolm Corstables Glass and Whitewell Jana Weaver Columbia Ave Hassie O' Haver Loyle Sieger Denny Keinecke Robert Grace Metzger Miller Edward Catherine Heff William Sarah Smith Minnie Lancaster Christ Kate Jakob August Minnie Metzler Edwin Mrs. Easter Sidney Freund Allen Willis Joseph Jordan Meble Daker Timothy Dawson Iva Markle Parmela Lynn Noah Fritz Laura Green John H. Williams Minnie Babbitt Jireh C. Gifford Madaline B. Adkina George Eaglin Lulu Davis

Tariff Bill Changes Stir Congressional Debate

Reported changes by the senate finance committee raise duties on cucuzza and cuffa to 35 percent ad valorem while horns strips and coconuts gain free-list status. Section 105 removing Hawaiian treaty abrogation remains, other items like whisky iron lead ore coal and opium are altered. House approves sundry civil appropriation bill as bankers pressure Carlisle and the president over silver seigniorage bonds.

Wasuiserox Senate Finance Committee Lsid United States Senate Republicang Iiance Committee George Mississippi House New York Boston Carlisle

Removal of Custodian Wheat Sparks Board Controversy

The Sun reports Tomlinson hall custodian Wheat asked to resign by the Board of Works. Grand Army friends threaten a protest, claim Wheat refuses to leave, and criticize the board for removing an old soldier. Board says Wheat is unfit, reprimanded him twice, and will cut his salary if he stays.

Sun Wheat Tomlinson Hall Board of Works Grand Army the Sun

Actress adrift falls to gang in Jersey City

Adeline Waters, an actress with the McKee Rankin company, wandered from her hotel room after morphine overuse between 1 and 2 am Tuesday and was seized by a gang of roustabouts. She was taken to City hospital in nervous prostration and exposure. Four assailants were detained and committed for trial in default of 400 bail each.

New York Adeline Waters McKee-Rankin Comedy Company Taylor's Hotel Jersey City

Cyclone Reports From New Orleans To South Texas

A March 20 telegraph note from Caiiaco reports cyclone movement toward the south from New Orleans. Early reports list 25 killed and 160 injured in Texas as the storm crosses the region.

New Orleans Caiiaco Texas

Exciting Runaway on N Delaware and Market Street

A produce wagon owned by Henry Smith driven by Hiram Applegate broke down at Market Street corner. Frightened horse bolted down Delaware toward Washington, wagon overturned, and boy Nennia Gunningham riding with Applegate was crushed beneath the wreck. He suffered a badly wrenched back. Applegate injured knee and wrist. The boy’s escape from further harm was remarkable.

N. Delaware Henry Smith Hiram Applegate Market St Delaware-st Washington Nennia Gunningham Applegate

Denny Faces Charter Question On Civil Service Board Authority

Tae Sun pressed Mayor Denny about the charter’s scope for the civil service board. A reader reports that section 40 involves rules for appointee selection and section 45 limits board authority, while a lawyer suggests the mayor seek an outside opinion to avoid conflicts, noting heads of departments appoint staff subject to non political rules.

Civil Service Board Tae Sun Denny Cass Shell Hsm Samed Inis Tins Sun

Wreck and disasters reported in Fort Worth region

March 20 Fort Worth area reports a west bound Texas and Pacific freight wreck near Santo with seven cars derailed. Engine hit a horse, brakeman killed, engineer and fireman injured. Other items include two youths found dead, a fatal train incident in Fort Wayne, and a German farmer family near Bere near death from uncooked sausage. Dynamiters threaten fishermen with riverbank murders. Foreign coupon tariffs and postage for non residents noted.

Fort Worth Tex Texas & Pacific Road Santo BecGill W. S. Criss A. Youngbrood Liremain Boye Fort Wayne Ind John Musque¢een Harry Leroy Praxo Parsons Herman Thuren Bere

State committee squabbles and ticket talk in Indiana

Proiled candidates and alleged Republican combinations prompt denials from county chair Moores. Populists gain momentum as E V Dabs switches from Democrat to populist. Speculation grows on a May or July 4 populist state convention date amid political briskness.

Meep PH Sun Poldiars J. N. Packard New Albany Richie Muncie Thos. Hanna Indianapolis John Worrell Clayton Supreme Court Alex. fHless Wabash Silas Coffey Richmond Moores Republican County Committee E. V. Dabs American Railway Union Terry Wut

Powell Talks to New Skien on Police Dismissals

Supt. Powell meets new force amid dismissals that sparked Democrat and Republican claim battles. Tarry Deshong’s sacking draws surprise as Powell cites inefficiency. Powell privately advises new recruits on how to be good officers amid roll call delays.

Powell Board of Safety Herve Ulhers Supt. Powell Supt

Lilly Smubots Counsel Named for Encampment Litigation

Portune encampment dispute grows as Ayres and Jones are appointed counsel for the case involving a $12 000 encampment balance. Col Eli Lilly appoints C W Smith Bdn Daniels and Evang Woollen to defend the Commercial club Mesars with Daniels Woollen representing Lilly and Im Vortune while Smith serves as special club representative. Some attorneys donated services gratis in support of Lilly and the club. All appeared in circuit court Tuesday to announce the appointments.

Hir Portune City Encampment Committee Ayres “& Jones C. W. Smith Bdn Daniels Evang Woollen Col Eli Lilly Commercial Club Mesars Daniels and Woollen Col. Lilly Im. Vortune Smith Circuit Court Tuesaday

State board finds Brockway guilty of cruel punishment

Albany March 20 The state board of charities adopted the special examining committee report and submitted it to the legislature. The board finds charges against Supt Brockway of brutal punishment of inmates proven and that he is guilty of the same. Immediate removal is strongly recommended as Brockway long served at Elmira Reformatory.

Algany State Board of Charities Iockney Iumet & Proven Piost Éviasnca Brockway Stata Reformatory Elmira

Madeilres Tart Tale Reveals Pollard Cross Exam Details

In a March 20 courtroom session, Miss Pollard’s testimony exposed her sharp mind and ability to turn questions to her advantage. She disputed a letter's authorship, called it a forgery, described Breckinridge and Sarah Guess's influence, and admitted complex relationships and a schooling loan tied to Rhodes. The cross examination continued into Tuesday with further letter identifications and financial requests.

Wasninerox Madsline Pollard Langer Butterworth Maedelize Lovera Hise Pollard Breckinridge Col. Breckinridge Roselle Sarah Guess Butterworth Miss Pollard Cincinnati Theresa Bourse Dreckinziggye Titter Dutchinridgs Hreckinridge Wastmerton

Train accident maims newsboy in Broadsy area

A 16 year old newsboy Terry Hackersmith of 255 S i Meridian st was injured when he fell from an eastbound Panhandle train near Union station Broadsy while alighting. He remained unconscious Tuesday afternoon with internal injuries and is not expected to recover.

Warai Terry Hackersmith S i Meridian St Union Station Home Brewing Company

Opium Joint Raid Leads Judge Stubbs to Fine Moy Lee

Police court action details Moy Lee a native of the celestial kingdom fined 500 dollars for operating an opium joint in the floss block Circle Datactiva Case and other officers testified to the raid and arrest of four Chinamen and one white man. Langdon found in a bunk and near death as the dive was a blind laundry sign. Chinamen deny through an interpreter. Others involved include suspects in separate cases, including elopement and various local notices.

Stubbs Moy Lee Celestial Kingdom Datactiva Langdon Lee

Campaign fever grips county convention scene in April

A crowded field of about 50 candidates vies for nine or ten offices as a Republican county convention nears on April 14 in the city. Key figures include auditor hopeful John Browning in a plan with Lon Shufleton. Sheriff race features Dunn, Shufleton, Long and others while clerk contenders include Wallace Young and Joyce. Other races involve Reichwein, Schmidt, Groff, Castor and multiple candidates for coroner, commissioners and surveyor amid party maneuvering and local intrigue. A separate note: the Bermudez asphalt company gains incorporation with A W Condadnitt among stockholders and rivals in paving materials.

Birdie Stubbie John Browning Harry Smith Lon Shuftelton Browning Shudelton Shariff John Lrowning Duan Gherlit Dunn Court Hooge Lie Shuffy Ber Wayne Township Joyce Arthur Young Dave Wallace T. P. Ryan Wallace Young Ryan Jobe Johnson Rhody Saiel Philip Reichwein Lilly Goll Mids Hay Te Ig Meridian St Looky Ike Johnson Schmidt Anybody Bob Groti Cunaikrauss Charley Dennis Don Pranklin W. ©. Shilling al. Talle Groff Nausa Sheriff Ed Dunn Almach Jom Shuitshon Bill Long Joe Boswell C. Cosler Mark Davia John Humann Geo. Spihr Brack Aicuray D. M. Bradbury W. J. Ripsey Frank Osborn Jas, Greer Chas Daweon Estes and Askins Wm. Kinnan Henry Harding Mizaemyer Gao Thompson Dgsper Guion Jas, Webb Surveyor A. W. Con«adnitt Bermudez Sephalt Company Tuesaday Warren- Scharf South America Board of Works A. W. Condicitt Old Sullivan Board of Work Pitch Lake Trinidad Island J. W W. Cooper Lee Fulmer

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