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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1894
Page
1
The Koerner liquor license case ends with dismissal after city attorney withdraws bid to revoke tickets. Mayor denies intent to cancel license, which remains valid through September 1804 if Koerner complies with law. City seeks ruling in court on future action.
David Fair faced a disorderly house charge at Mississippi and Seventh streets. A church committee urged license revocation but the case was postponed after an agreement with Superintendent Powell to remedy objections and keep the license as long as the law is obeyed. Also notes Cleveland miners meeting and a diver rescuing imprisoned tourists in Austria plus a forgery case in Indiana.
A sharply dressed man in a black and white vest drew attention at a federal court trial as he checked his gold watch against the clock then departed, muttering about recognition. Prosecution and defense argued over a $44,000 ledgers entry, with a small notes book admitted to show a May entry, while witnesses described banking and manufacturing practices. The day also carried local notices, divorces, and civic updates from Cleveland to Indianapolis, with sport and society items throughout.
Advertisements show Lemon Tonic Laxative being sold by all druggists with standard claims. The note lists Lemon Tonic Laxative and emphasizes wide availability through druggists.
A distressed man named Abas Brazelton sought to see Judge Winters in Superior Court to oppose his wife Olive Brazelton's divorce suit. He pleaded for acquittal of the suit and threatened self harm, vowing to kill himself if granted a divorce. The judge declined to hear the plea then, and Brazelton left.
In Monday’s suburban elections Democrats and Republicans split control across towns. Haughville saw Democrats take treasurer and marshal posts while Republicans won clerk and several trustees. Mt Jackson elected a Republican marshal and Democrats secured most other offices. Irvington produced mixed results with Republicans taking treasurer marshal and one trustee, Democrats taking clerk and a trustee. Brightwood featured bipartisan results with tickets split across offices. A Kendallville-related confidence game sting led to two men being arrested after attempting to fraudulently secure $530 for freight, while police pursued further leads.
The official board of the state bicycle meet met at Zigzar club house. Members present were F. T. Rough South Bend W B Pontilla Crawfordsville Lt Keck FE W Minor and Tom Hay Indianapolis. Joansville Richmond South Bend and Indianapolis applied for the meet July 4 and 5 but Richmond won after a hot contest. Championship races will include a quarter mile half mile one mile two miles and five miles.
The Colored Citizens gathered at Second Baptist Church decry Judge Stubbs and the treatment of Chastaw art at the Denison hotel elevator incident. Speakers accuse authorities of racist bias, urge enforcement of equal laws, and pledge support for a 50-member committee to fund race-justice efforts in Indianapolis. The group thanks local press and the Republican state committee while reaffirming loyalty to Indianspolis and the broader fight for civil rights.
Dr Ranger places written resignation with vestry to take effect next October. Reported refusal of rumors of church dissension. Parishioners cite strict religious stance and limited social events as factors. Vestry to act at next meeting with no successor yet chosen.
Col Joseph Moore longtime G A R figure dies at his home 71 N Hast street at age 65 or 71 leaving a widow and five daughters. He served as quartermaster of George H. Thomas post and planned all pontoon bridges used by Sherman during the march to the sea after enlisting in 1861 with the Fifty-eighth Indiana regiment. Poor health from swamp bridge construction limited his later years as an invalid.
In St Louis a 40 year old woman, Mrs Joliet Golson, was found dead in her boarding house room Monday with her throat cut from ear to ear. She was divorced and authorities suspect her former husband. A housing ad follows for renting a house through local real estate dealers listed on the paper’s page.
Board of health factions clash over a $104 carpet bill for the dispensary amid calls to cut waste. Dr. Hammond refuses to sign, citing lack of consultation, as Supt. Moffett faces questions about authority and work orders. Controller Trusler urges economy while 17 inspectors draw pay, raising alarm over city hospital and dispensary management.
Senator Hoar voices opposition to the tariff bill warning of wealth hoarding and populist manipulation, while praising competition for progress. Congressman Terry drafts a bill to curb railroad receiverships in federal courts. Senator Gordon moves to donate war relics to liberty bells, and Chairman Hatch reports anti option legislation aiming to curb short selling and stabilize farm markets.
Congressman Pence closed for Coxey Browne and Jones urging acquittal as jury retired at 1 o clock. Cyclone wrecks twenty houses in Gaines County causing injuries amid reports from the Chickasaw Nation. John Jay's funeral held in Trinity Chapel New York with Bishop Potter and Rev Morgan Dix officiating. Lemon Tonie Laxative advertised.
The mayor told county commissioners that the city is broke and seeks a board order to put workhouse prisoners to public improvements. He proposes transporting about 100 able-bodied inmates to Garfield park for levee building and park revival, with work by county prisoners under Helt Road transport, awaiting a decision within a day.
In executive session Monday Senator Jones led discussion on 400 amendments to a tariff bill. Senator Harris said they would push to a vote as Republicans demand free discussion. Changes mostly affect chemical and woolen schedules with shifts in sugar, plate glass, and tobacco duties. Affected items include oils, acids, perfumes, lumber, plate glass, cutlery, and opium related goods with notable increases and reductions across multiple schedules. Senator Lodge offered an amendment doubling duties against Britain and colonies until an international silver accord is reached.
Reports of labor unrest spread nationwide with rail workers on Long Island staging wage-driven strikes after contractor delays. In Port Jefferson a stolen train bound for Long Island City followed worker walkouts. In Pennsylvania four hundred miners from Williamsport and Beech Creek marched to Woodland to halt coal production until other mines restarted.
William Newton a rag dealer was arrested by Officer Buckner on charges of insulting a woman. He allegedly grabbed Miss Louisa Stahuth who then hurled a bucket at him during the encounter at Spannave.
In New York on May 8 a sharp sugar slump occurred with a record 0,000 shares traded in an hour. Insiders, aided by congressional information, stand accused of market manipulation as the market reacts to the news. Separately, Judge Bartholemew denied delaying a rail road sale, ruling postponement would not raise a dollar. The L. D. and S. road call is set for Thursday. Lemon Tonic Laxative appears as an unrelated ad.
A burglar raided Riverside Military Academy at 3 AM, waking Cadets Hugh Bullock and Harold B Lewis who hid with rifles. The intruder appeared on the upper floor and was shot by the cadets as he came down, leaving him in critical condition. the cadets were not arrested. Other items include a fatal stabbing in New York and a Mrs. Saumers suicide in San Francisco.
A bed quilt crafted from blocks by 4 to 6 year olds at Crivls Industrial School, destined for the gathering home. The piece, made to aid funding as these needy children face scant clothing and lack of employment, prompts calls for donations of used clothing and shoes to several local contact points. James Compton arrested in Washington for helping prisoners escape. Cochran and Hodge still at large.
Blair and Baker advertise a semi monthly horse auction drawing buyers from the East and South. A sale on next Wednesday May 9 features 260 horses with about 60 superior speed and riding prospects. Do not miss this notable rural sale event.
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