11 May 1894
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
1
A fierce Thursday afternoon storm tore through the city causing a brick wall collapse that buried a baby in a cradle and injured another child and the mother. Roofs were ripped from buildings, trees felled, and utilities disrupted as thousands faced damaged property, with extensive wreckage across Meridian and Washington streets. Local crews battled downed wires and debris, with damages estimated around fifteen thousand dollars.
A series of suits led by Pug Smith over unpaid taxes collapses as Central Telephone Company reveals full payment. Smith apologizes to Chicago officials and withdraws the action. Weather outlook for Indiana through May 12 1894 calls for fair skies, warmer Friday night, and pleasant Saturday. Knesel's Garden opens tonight with music through the season.
New York May 12 The park board condemned Tip the elephant to death for killer rumors. A Poisoned carrot plan failed to kill Tip as planned. cruelty society withheld guns and postponed final act. Tip's skeleton and skin to be displayed at the museum of natural history.
May 11 reports detail worsening coal shortages impacting Philadelphia shipping, with Pennsylvania railroad piers idle as coal shipments halt. Toledo area freight trains reduced due to scarce coal. Western Pennsylvania coal operators meet behind closed doors without results. One man died and two remain missing in a Columba depot fire.
Creyvenir May 11. The populist state central committee declines to fuse with Democrats, choosing to remain separate in the forthcoming political alignment.
County commissioners Friday decided to advertise for bids to sell and fix up the yard of the new jail. DePaunties club gave a pressing concert at English's opera house Thursday afternoon to fewer than 50 persons. Home of August Duncan in West Indianapolis was destroyed by fire Thursday night. The fumes lit the sky brilliantly. Last Kammer Musik Club concert occurred at the Propyhvuum Thursday night. The program was delightful. A peeping fam prowled Fletcher's sanitarium on North Alabama Street Thursday night. An Indy attendant shot at him but he escaped.
In a 1959 advertisement, Lemon Tonic Laxative is promoted with broad sales language noting price cuts and availability. The misspelled and garbled text references druggists and a January sale alongside a ten cent reduction on shirta, indicating a general discount period for household remedies.
Browning declares himself a candidate for the auditorship against Harry Smith. He claims over 3,000 voters pledged to him, alleging county convention bought by Smith and allies. He says he will stay in until the field settles, asserting a right to run.
Probate commissioner O Bryan received an anonymous letter from an Ohio crank near Cleveland. The postmark reads Den Corners. The letter complains of wronged parties, names a judge, and threatens asylum for those deemed insane, with warnings about a conspiracy and the probate office. Over 2000 workers abandon Pullman shops in Chicago area amid a strike, causing company losses. Police warned as clashes loom. Pullman vows to hire new men or shutter the works.
A 20 year old girl was found Sunday with a razor protruding from her throat near her perfumery store. The assailant, believed to be her lover seen near the shop, locked the store and vanished. The door forced open revealed the crime.
San Francisco reports from Australia that about 20 000 men gathered at Cool Garda West Australia where a nugget weighing 82 ounces was found. The text also notes fashion gossip about women boarding cars without gloves, the evolving gown styles, and social scenes as the reception season winds down.
Novi Ho May 11 Seven men armed with revolvers and winchesters robbed a Missouri bank in Southwest City around 3 pm. They held two guards outside and entered with a sack while four residents were wounded. The bandits fled toward Indian Territory after a brief shootout, netting about $500. A pursuing posse clashed with robbers and a horse was killed during the chase.
The supreme court affirmed a verdict granting Winfred Evely an 11 year old boy $1000 for injuries received at the Big Four crossing in November 181. The long running case, pursued by Attorney Will Tooker, holds significance for railroads and child crossings near schools. Separately, women oppose asphalt on New York Street property owners filed remonstrances with the board. Remonstrance signs cite property boundaries between Blaks and West streets.
A secret health board meeting led to Dr C J Ferguson resigning as City Hospital superintendent amid disputes over administration and party influence. Dr Wright and Dr Geis named potential successors at the dispensary, with Catholic appointee Geis stirring further controversy. Mayors and officials deny motives as local political factions press for timely changes.
Washington on May 11 reports Coxey and his army plan to depart for Grandenburg ground to avoid district imprisonments. Weisler, a Coxeyite, drowned in the Potomac. Kelley’s army sailed at dawn toward the Hag ing Main-Pra. Army activity continues in several states with social unrest and police actions.
Washington reports say the German ambassador views the sugar amendment as a direct insult to Germany, which ships more refined sugar to the U S than any other nation. The tariff’s discriminating duty is seen as prompting counter measures and renewed pressure on U S products from Berlin. A related Senate debate touched boracic acid and New England industry fears.
A baby born in an electric street car on Thursday night in Fort Wayne dies minutes later. Passengers reacted with excitement as news spread. Patrolman Al Parris, recently shot in the hip, discharged his revolver while alighting, claiming the gun’s maker might face liability in a possible damages suit. Questions arise over where liability lies among the manufacturer and local distributor.
Workmen tearing down an old Fourth Avenue building in New York on May 11 found 50,000 campaign badges from 1864. Some badges bear President Lincoln’s likeness, offering a rare glimpse into Civil War era memorabilia.
Grainy item offers Lemon Tonic Laxative for 80 cents and proposes a publicity gag where a ten word liner earns a prize. The fragment hints at a personal marriage engagement anecdote and a call to inform someone named Tre or Bun about it.
A scrambled advertisement page highlights Dalton as an authority on avcompleta drug stores and cigars in Indianapolis. It notes aluminum dentistry gaining traction, The When offering bargains with music, The Arcade selling affordable clothing and suspenders, and Granger dry goods with special offers. Friday menus from New York store entice readers to place orders.
A found advertisement promotes a male fantasy service with claims of many answers and a gimmick offer. It mentions lemon tonic laxative and a promotional free ten words and cites G. A. Van Pelt as a supplier for a remedy sold by druggists.
Assessor J. W. McDonald testified about efforts to tax branch cabinet companies linked to the Indianapolis cabinet firm. Witnesses described overdrafts, deposits, and altered bank reports. judge warned jurors to consider tax-return practices. Also noted death of William Judson, long-time city resident and ally of Gov. Morton, with funeral set at Tabernacle church.
Waiting a Clamant offers a challenge to anyone who can produce a case of torpid liver that will not succumb to the influence of Simmons Liver Regulator, taken regularly by direction.
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