11 May 1893
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1893
Page
1
The Capital National Bank in Indianapolis suspended payments following the Chemical National Bank failure in Chicago, with liabilities estimated between 300000 and 500000. President Wilson and Clearing House officials sought aid from member banks but were refused as the crash rippled through the local business district.
May 11 Louisville. A sub committee of the resolutions committee at the Republican league convention debated plans including a resolution favoring woman suffrage. The vote favored reporting the resolution unfavorably after a long session. The convention addressed Clarkson and criticized absent leaders. James Blount, a colored delegate, urged party loyalty to Lincoln and Grant toward the negro. W W Tracey of Springfield was elected league president.
The Empire State express engine No 999 shattered its 102 mph record on a test run from Rochester to Buffalo. Beyond Crittenden a mile in 82 seconds was achieved, about 111 2 mph, with the train maintaining smooth speed to Forks station as telegraph poles appeared like pickets.
Chicago reporters describe heavy rain reducing attendance at the world’s fair yet noting progress by landscape gardeners. At 3 pm the Belgian section in the manufacturers’ hall opened to public view. President Higginbotham defers Sunday gates until a ruling by the directory and legalization by the national commission. A Havana cable reports no Cuban revolution danger, citing political rumors and secret service funding. New York stores sign the union agreement. others yet undecided.
Patrolman Bolen and Miss Alice Shaffer of North West Street married on Wednesday. They will reside at 75 WF New York Avenue after attending the world’s fair. An entertainment with Harry Porter Ide Sweeney and Debby Harvey followed by a clerks’ dance at Tomlinson Hall Thursday. Judge Bartholomew granted WW. L. Jones a divorce in April with child custody. Mrs Jones allegedly visited Jones’s home to take the child. Jones was fined $5. Midland railroad wage suits decided. awards listed for L. E. Wall John A. Wheeler H. dan Potts F. EK. McLain and John Whitecotton. Motion for a new trial overruled. cases sent to general terms.
The International Y M C A session opened with scripture and prayer. L H Dunning welcomed attendees as 1,515 associations reported a healthy status with $14,000,000 in property and $2,000,000 spent annually. About 250,500 members, 1380 associations, and the Amsterdam 1901 conference were noted. Leaders G W Bierce and W J Jennings addressed finances and international matters. The gathering highlighted trained secretaries and state work, with multiple addresses and a concluding devotional.
A terse advertisement urges readers with a vitiated dicad to cleanse it without delay using Agar's Sarsaparila Monuments 243 I Washington et Ang Diener. The item presents one medical cure claim and cites product and distributor names.
Col Browning and Simeon Coy among a group planning a Wednesday night push to urge Col M A Downing as mayoral candidate. The plan, devised by dissatisfied ward members and other city Democrats, was postponed after a meeting at the Meridian Street home of Col Downing. John Kern acted as spokesman as the group debated Sullivan's future in light of the move.
McAfee and Parker were indicted by the grand jury on Thursday afternoon for murder in the first degree in the death of Druggist Lyster. An additional indictment charged Charles Wadley with committing an abortion on his wife, resulting in her death.
Seie Jones was granted a divorce from her husband Pleasant on Thursday on abandonment grounds. Additional items note Charles Roberson appointed administrator of the Henry Hardee estate. a burglary at Surbey's grocery on Virginia and South streets. and various local society and legal notices from Indianapolis.
May 11 Cuwaaco records a bizarre scene as Mayor Harrison, inside his office, battles a mob led by alderman “Little Mike” Livan. Livan thrusts his head through the door. the mayor lights a match and scorches Livan’s whiskers, leaving him with a cropped beard while others retreat.
John J. Lamb long-time treasurer of the International Association of Machinists is missing after a $5,400 defalcation. A warrant was issued for his arrest as officers search in Scranton and across the country. W. J. Dawley was elected to succeed him. the convention adjourned in Cincinnati with next meetings planned.
Seventy men employed on the N Alabama street sewer strike Thursday due to contractor pay and hour disputes. McLeod Doyle Dolne of Port Huron faced union protests over 10 hour days, wages rumored to drop to 1.25, and discharge of workers. Police protected brick layers while strikers clashed, with one man tossed in mud and a warrant sought after a confrontation.
In Muscatine Illinois on May 11 residences of three leading citizens were blown up by dynamite in an attack blamed on saloon keepers prosecuted for liquor selling. No fatalities occurred though homes were ruined. The blast targeted the houses of prominent locals amid ongoing liquor prosecutions.
A man calling himself Valentine Zangmeister told county jail staff he shot a man at Wisconsin and Meridian streets. Police found no murder. officials concluded the caller was joking or misled, and released him after a police consult.
Lizzie Leagka heard a train and voices on the railroad near the William TDilett killing in Haughville. Coroner seeks the man who was with Bretz. Verner and McKee of Citizens' street railway tour Pittsburgh area plants. directors to meet later. Gloeckler building fire causes heavy loss. six family escaped. two firefighters injured. Indiana weather: rain then cooler, good Friday.
A morning paper reports Carlylis Harris, executed at the Tombs, secretly betrothed to Carrie Jones, a 23-year-old missionary with $2,000 income. Jones repeatedly visited Harris, believing in his innocence, and agreed to marry if he were freed before his execution. A mourning woman attended Harris’s funeral in Albany.
The Columbia National Bank of Chicago failed after a two week run of withdrawals. About $400,000 left in the first week, with $109,000 more on Wednesday. Officers seek aid from other banks but opt to suspend after an examination, citing sound investments but needing time to realize on securities. The failure sparks widespread alarm among local banks. In Wilmington, Delaware, R. J. Robinson & Co. bankers and brokers also failed, with $500,000 in liabilities and only $160,000 assets, sheriff seizing the firm’s property.
Two months after moving from Bedford Indiana James Gizzlox and family resided at 2 West South Street. An 18 month old child died Monday and the wife died Wednesday in what coroner Beck calls a rapid and singular illness. Mrs Minston Webb testified that one of her children and several boarders suffered from the water and the health officer was informed.
The article notes Gilbert Shanklin denies knowledge of any evening democratic paper in the city and expresses no political ambition. It covers M. D. sessions in Plymouth church with 140 physicians and three papers read, plus an exhibit of medical instruments. It also reports the I D and W railway’s restructuring into Indianapolis and Raven railway company with a $1 million capital and a new slate of directors.
May 11 in Rocuzille New York Matt OBrien aroused Mrs Grahams boarding house Inmates Thursday morning and was turned to death William Whalsa was fatally injured in the blaze The report notes a bell tied to a person in a fit and suggests a chaotic scene amid the fire with casualties.
Local notice lists Dyeing and Cleaning services at plain dye works located at 67 North Parnarirsnis. Indicates available operations and location details for readers seeking textile dyeing and cleaning services.
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