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Indianapolis Sun

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1893

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Machinists Seek Unity and Divine Service in Six Day Effort

In Washington the machinists plan a federation with molders blacksmiths and pattern makers after a bold six day campaign. Delegates attend a grand ball at Tomlinson hall while Dr Milburn prepares a sermon for the group at Second Presbyterian church. The next convention site is debated with Pittsburgh or Denver among options.

Second Presbyterian Church Milburn Gitar Sostra Denver Wr Gale Vathernoon & Joint Meeting Moldars Tomlinson Hall O'Day

Sensational Testimony in Smith Case Connects Yancey Era

Reports from North Indianapolis describe coroner gathered testimony about Wirt Yancey and Mrs. Smith seen together on a city bound car five weeks prior. Samuel Biyers and William Myers testified about affairs and threats, with deceased hinting at separation before murder. Witness asserts belief Smith and his son were murdered, unsure who killed them.

Wilam Myers Smith Indianapolis Samuel Biyers Wirt Yancey Mrs. Smith Yancey William Myers Moses Smith

Hood's Cures Proclaimed by Sarsaparilla Advertisers

Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed to cure and aid digestion based on numerous testimonials. The advertisement asserts reliable proof from thousands of people supporting Hood's cures and emphasizes digestive benefits.

Hood

Angry Union Unnion Blamed in Tonawanda Assault

In Tonawanda New York a clash occurred Saturday between union lumber workers and non union men. Rudolph Luike, a non union worker, was knocked unconscious with a head wound. Sheriff Busign and 25 deputies rushed to Tonawanda Island as tensions rose and violence feared.

TonawanoDa Rudolph Luike Busign Lockport Tonawands Island

Fairview Park Opens with Frequent Sunday Runs

Sunday opening at Fairview park with Union station departures on the N Illinois line every ten minutes starting at 7 am. College Ave line cars to the park run every 20 minutes after 9 am with extras on the Irvington line. Last car leaves the park at 3 pm.

Fairview Park Union Station N. Alinois College Ave Irvington

Actress Denies Albany Rumor in Ohio Home Visit

Cora Van Tassel and her company, Amusummenes Grasn-Lillputtans Fank-Carne Louis Burrie Kely Vaudevilles, arrived in Cleveland. She denies a predatory rumor from Albany, recounts a pistol incident with Tom Mayo, and notes fights sparked by infatuation in Georgia. The Grand season ends soon as "The White Squadron" closes. Park Theatre to feature Anna Belmont in "A Kentucky Girl" with a sensational comedy.

Grasn Cora van Tassel Cleveland Albany Tom Mayo Georgia The Park Theater Anna Belmont

Appointments announced by President in Sour Apple list

The president announced Saturday the appointment of Eleander McDonald of Virginia as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Persia, Wallace S. Jones of Florida as consul general at Nome, Stephen Bonsal of Maryland as secretary of the legation to China, and several consuls including Alfred D. Jones of North Carolina at Shanghai and Chas S. Lyon of New York at Zanzibar. Also named postmasters William C. Clark at Paducah KY and Frank C. Schailer at Shelby C. com Paris. Jes B. Eads presents credentials to Carnot with praise of friendly Franco American relations.

Wastrxerox Eleander McDonald Virginia United States Persia Wallace S.jones Florida Nome Stephen Bonsal Maryland China Alfred D. Jones North Carolina St Shanghai Chas. 'S Zansibsr Harvey Johnson Georgia Antwerp Ben. Leuthier Missachusetts Sherbroghs Tarcinon T. Williams Missouri San Jir Costa Rica Ralph Johnson New York Port Hria Weary Belle Texas Vhelms James C. Monizhan Roote Island Chemnitz Chas Schafer Schafer, Kangse Vers Cruz Wmn. C. Clark Paducsan Prank C. Schailer Shelby, C John KR. Wayne

The Merciful Cadi Catches Suspect With Weapons

A colored man named Jim was fined 600 by the cadi after police arrested him on N Mississippi st Friday night. He wore an overcoat a slouch hat and carpet slippers when searched a revolver a sling shot and a large knife were found. Levi White of Citizens' Street Railway was fined 5 for cruelty to animals for letting a lame mule roam from the barn. Black Davidson, a colored youth accused of stealing clothing, waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury after a lively arrest by detectives.

Wrathy Foster Mahone Cadi Simpson Klinger Jim N. Mississippi St Levi White Citizens’ Street Railway Company

Forepaughs Plaintiffs Allege Billboard Interference In Indianapolis

Bailey and McFadden claim Indianapolis bill posting company and Dickson and Talbott interfered with Forepaughs show bills. Judge Harper issued a temporary restraining order. The bill posting firm asserts Forepaughs men damaged and mutilated bills and removed lithographs from store windows while Forepaughs contends their rate practices were unfair.

Bill Posters’ Association Indianapolis Clifford W. Washington St Ilinviest Indianapolis Bill Posting Company Forepaugh Bill Posting Company

Barris Unnerved The Condemned Visited By Family May 6

The condemned murderer Carlyle Harris was visited by his brother McCreedy and Allen Harris on Saturday as his electric chair test was held Friday night. Barris the father arrived late, Harris passed a nervous night, and family unrest surrounded the scheduled execution. In Nicaragua, rebels led by Gen Savaria report capture of Grana da Mesaya and Matagalpe, with Managua threatened as Sacasa's government fights to hold power.

Ling Qing Carlyle Harris McCreedy Harris Allen Mr. Barris Harris New York Manacua Madagua Dot Koe

Chinese in Court Rets China Six Firms Test Geary Law

New Year, May 6. Actions filed in United States district court to test constitutionality of Geary law requiring Chinese to register. Lawyers Choate Ashton and Miordan retained by Six Companies. First defendants Lea Jie Wong Guan Yung Kun face trial with certificates disputed. Prosecution contends some defendants lacked certificates and argues deportation may follow lacking evidence of presence in the U S at the act’s passage.

Yung Kun Wong Quan Lee Joe Kai Quen Brown Froms Everetts United States China

True Yet Charged Man Beats Wife In Stated Incident

Charles Grant, colored, was arrested Saturday morning on assault and battery charges after an argument with his wife. She spoke to him through the bars and bought cigarettes for him as he requested. The exchange included a request for money and a remark that two thirds of husbands end up in trouble.

Charlies Grant Charles Turnkey Tate

Waiters Strike At Denison Hotel Ends As New Staff Hired

Denison hotel managers replace striking waiters with new staff from Chicago and other points. Some veterans regret the action and worry about next week’s rent. Friday evening clashes with the newcomers were reported but failed to disrupt operations. Manager Cullen takes firm stand to keep order and prevent walkouts.

Denison Cullen Esan Louie Fuor

Torepaugh's May 1 Show Promises Modern Circus Features

The event combines a modern circus with a museum and circus sideshow. Highlights include scenes of revolutions with J Bull knockout remembered, wild warrior costumes, riding feats by star performers, seven Gerome brothers as acrobats, and bloodless battles with smokeless powder.

Torepaugh Itausin Cirena Noras J. Bull Crar Gerome Brothers Gantlermaniy Attendante

Sunday Ball Clash at Lankem's Park Features Local Rosters

Sunday ball game at Lankem's Park pits The St. Louis Hudsons against the Clunb ball with cross bals in a lineup led by Fisher and Scharb for the Club, S chars fielders including Donegan Barnes Waters Seanib White Donovan Clelland Schlemier Hiav Geld Kinsella Newman Henneman and Maloney or Millard on the mound for Hudsons as listed in the be seated order.

St. Louis Hudsons Lankem’s Park Fisher Esei Scharb Leis Field Donegan Barnes Bop Ww. Sawders Waters Se “Anib White J. Donovan Hudsons Ric Clelland Schlemier Hiav Urry Kinsella Newman Henneman Stan Maloney Millard

Woman seeks divorce after alleged assaults by husband

Mrs. Georgia Wallace files for divorce from Benjamin Wallace claiming repeated threats and violent acts. She says he swung an axe toward her and threw objects, forcing her to flee for safety. She seeks $500 in damages.

Georgia Wallace Benjamin

Public Fails to Open World Fair Grounds Sunday

Chicago reports that the board and national commission will keep the fair closed on Sundays, with grounds shut from Saturday night to Monday morning. In Cuicaso the day remains cold with small crowds at the world’s fair and postponement of electrical displays due to unavailable equipment. Naval officers toured the fairgrounds while receptions and banquets unfolded in the city, and the Veragua visit featured Spanish language events.

Higginbotham Jackson Park Board of Directors National Commission Grand Plaza Duke of Veragua Burnham Warshion New York Tas Auditorium Hotel Maxayer Harrison Ashland Boulevard U. S. Naval U.S Michigan America Washington Park Club Rofer Ballu Principe Comminstoneroif Fine Arts Richelieu Ress Club Nanspaper Gov, Peck and S Milwaukee Press Club Spain Glennie

Suit for Overtime Against C C C and St L Railroad

Samuel C Cole filed suit Saturday against the C C C and St L railroad claiming 4 380 hours of overtime from April 1887 to April 1898 and seeking 4 cents for each additional hour. The case hinges on unpaid overtime wages and the length of employment.

Samuel C. Cole C.C.C. & St. L. Railroad

Wan Ty Under’a Bookcases Highlight Odd Medical Tale

Leading medical authorities discuss ayers Sarsaparilla as a curious old remedy and note unusual bookcase displays at Wan Ty Under’a. fragmentary text hints at health claims and local curiosities in a clipped, era-like notation.

Indersa Ayers Sarsaparilla Ag Wan

Eccentric Yale Graduate and Councilman Robert McGill Dies

Robert C. McGill, councilman at large and noted eccentric, died after a illness at St. Vincent's hospital. A Yale graduate and Civil War veteran, he lived a solitary life with a passion for nature, books, and hunting. He was born in Chase County and served in the Forty-eighth Ohio regiment, earning the title of colonel in war though he disliked the title. He remained active in public life since 1874 and leaves a single nephew, Frank Waldo, in Cornst Rye.

Robert C. McGill St. Vincent's Hospital McGill Bern Mr. McGill Chasinmoil Robert M'Gill Tte Woodward College Yale Forty-eighth Ohio Regiment MecGillst Ilving Frank Waldo

Tornado Strikes Wilmington Causing Damage and Fatalities

A May tornado devastated Wilmington area including the Catholic church spire, city hall, courthouse, and many blocks. Ten deaths were reported with numerous injuries including Jonathan Hartman with internal injuries, Csicb Hageard with a broken leg, and two McNamara children seriously hurt. Panic spread as residents filled streets late into the night. Separately, Wrank Girton received one year in state prison for chair theft from his sister. Cale Johnson, charged with stealing gemstones from a wagon, was released after no evidence linked him. Johnson had previously faced shooting charges involving Harry Weat on Kentucky Avenue.

Wilmington Thubers Jonathan Hartman Csicb Hageard McNamara Clunker Court House A&a Wrank Girton State Cale Johnson Johnson Harry Weat Kentucky-ave Weat

Crashed by the Clase Yardman Mortally Injured

Wanasa Ind May 6- Carry Filnn aged 39, temporarily enr oged as yardman in the Big Four yard, was mortally injured Saturday morning when squeezed between the bump ers of two cars. Shoulder blade fractured and abdomen crushed. Also notes Robert J. Lincoln sailed home on the steamship New York with the American legation. Local ad promotes new furniture and upholstery shop at 158 Virginia Ave Joke Brow.

Wanasa Ind Lospor Robert J. Lincoln Home New York Legation Hang Patrick A Collins

Panic subsides as New York stocks calm after Friday rout

In New York the panic over industrial stocks eased Saturday. Prices opened near Friday’s close while traders watched Cordage and General Electric swing wildly. Sugar refineries slipped, American Tobacco rose, and rail stocks varied as analysts argued the scare would not derail business.

Kew Yous Jescom S. Y. White The Stock Exchange General Electric American Tobacco National Atchigea Teland Manhattan Missouri Pacific New York Central Northwest St. Paul Delaware Stouchton J. Fletcher Tou Sun Niknenapolis New York Porticularbade

Reichstag Dissolved After Army Bill Rejection

The reichstag rejected the army bill by 210 to 162 on Saturday. Immediately the Kaiser signed a dissolving rescript and it was promulgated as the reichstag is dissolved. Social democratic members showed wild enthusiasm as uproar and public excitement rose in Berlin.

Bis Bil Reichstag Berlin

Portland People Pass Resolutions on Chinese Voters

At a mass meeting of the Peoples party in Portland Oregon on May 6 the assembly passed resolutions praising Gov Penover for his actions toward the Chinese voters and urging unity within the party amid tensions over policy and representation.

PortTiann Ore Portland Peoples’ Party Li Vyenlien Sarembied Bumitat Gov Pennover Ate

Praise for Slack Mer Chas Holmes Black in Paris concert

The clip reports Mer Chas Holmes Black received high praise from La Revue Diplomatique and L In dustriet for his baritone during a Paris appearance. It notes thunderous applause and strong expressions of admiration for his voice and artistry.

Mer Chas. Holmes Black Paris la Revue Diplomatique Monsieur Jielmen-Black L'Industriet Iir Holman-Black Ha Ging

Five Tramps Die In Dayton Railroad Wreck

A freight train on the Dayton and Michigan railroad near Todmer was wrecked Saturday morning killing five men believed to be tramps. Local authorities investigate the tragedy as survivors describe the collision and aftermath.

Dayton, C May Dayton & Michigan Todmer

Railroad purveyor killed near Concepcion by mob

A Chilean letter reports Frank Matthewson, an Asnareah railroad purveyor, was killed near Concepcion by a mob of half-breed men. Westinghouse officials had B M. W. Mead, superintendent of the bureau of electricity in Pittsburg, arrested Friday for sharing patent secrets with General Electric. Frank Carey, a draughtsman, and Ted J. Butler, a colored messenger, are also implicated.

Chili Frank Matthewson Asnareah Concepcion Westinghouse Company BM. W. Mead Bureau of Electricity Pittsburg General Electric Company Frank Carey Ted J. Butler

Beecham's Pills Cure Sick Headache

Trade card notes Beecham's Pills as a cure for sick headache plus services for dyeing and cleaning. Sanith a dye works at 37 N Pennsylvania appears on the card.

Beecham Sanith'’a Dye Works Pauasylvaniee

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