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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1894

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Tornado Rips Through Ohio Hamlet Leaving Dozen Dead

A funnel shaped cyclone struck BranOhio on Thursday afternoon, destroying a farmstead and killing Daniel Barrett Mrs Daniel Parrett Martha Case George Oxinger and Jensis Uresk. Neighbors report gruesome injuries and widespread debris with families scattered across fields.

Bran Kunkie Daniel Barrett Daniel Parrett Martha Case George Oxinger Myrta Daso Charies Cole Charles Cole Jensis Uresk Willevever

Coffin's Testimony Shapes Narrow Bank Trial Narrative

Francis A. Coffin testifies at the bank case detailing early Indianapolis National Bank dealings with Haughey and the London branch, including a $250,000 bond plan. He defends colleague Reed, outlining management roles and the cabinet company's mounting debt as he explains steps taken to enlarge and finance the business. A separate note reports Samuel Porter, 36, survives a suicide jump at New York elevated station with injuries.

Francis A. Coffin Indianapolis National Bank Wintner London Indianapolia Desk Company Moore Desk Company Cabinet Company Boore Winter Haughey Ths Collin FF. A. Coffin Reed Keed Pr. OB. Collin England Indianapolis Cabinet Company Baker Harris New York Samuel Porter Eighty-fourth-st Columbus-ave Ninth-ave Thirtieth-st

Presbyterians Clash Over Smith Heresy Verdict In Saskatoon Rally

The second day of the Presbyterian general assembly in Saskatoon opened with strong Briggs faction presence amid expected conflict over Prof. Smith. Smith and Cincinnati presbytery verdict remain contested as delegates gridlock on biblical origins. In a separate incident, Mrs Ward removed a 10 year old girl from her custody in the court house corridor and placed the child with guardians after questioning her parentage and home life.

Presbyterian General Assembly Briggs Mutchmore Smith Cincinnati Presbytery General Assembly Whursdey Court House Gabel Ward Capt Quigsey Buchanan Nashville Kentucky Neilie Ltordella Blank Mire Ward W. Washington-st

Robbed of a neat roll at the Grand hotel

Patent night man T. B. Palmer reported to police that he was robbed of 100 dollars Thursday night. Detectives suspect a mistake and Palmer, from Franklin, says he can replace the sum in days. He left his door key outside and a transom open before retiring. He also asked to borrow hundreds on property in Atlanta.

T. B. Palmer Grand Hotel Mr. Palmer Palmer Franklin Atlanta

Bridge Demolition Worker Falls 50 Feet, Feared Dead

May 18 report from Preno Indiana states Joseph Wile, a demolition worker on a Mexico bridge, fell 50 feet into the water as the structure collapsed. He suffered a broken leg and internal injuries and may die. Others narrowly escaped fate as the bridge gave way.

Preno Ind Joseph Wile Mexico

Festival artists praised as weather mars grand event

The festival drew a fair audience despite rain and clouds that arrived before 8 pm. Receipts reached about 10 000 dollars with expenditures higher than prior years, while directors aim for a full report Monday.

Fred Mayer Mayer Arens Romeo Joungon Indianapolis Geo. H. Stewart Mr. Mayer Tuk Sung Riag Beneft Jadi Miss Judi Miss Stein

Local clubs triumph as Marotts-edge Martinsville

The J Merott baseball club of this city defeated Martinsville in their game by a 9 to 5 score. Batteries were Marotts Stucklehaus and Simon. Martinsville O Connor Bryant. Also noted is Pick Brede suing South Bend Chinaware for 19205 in federal court over alleged business injury. News item mentions war and peace monument contracts, and a list of marriage licenses and obituaries.

Canfield Frankfort Ind T. Bi. Culver Indianapolis J. Merott Baseball Club Martinaville S. Batteries Marotts Stucklehaus Simon Martinsville South Bend Chinaware Company MacMonnies Brus W. D Matilde Peck Carrie Miller Melville May Moore Ross Emma Marsh Dearusella Berger John Stoter Martha Tague Jas. Clark James Fi. Webb Mary C. Monahan Lee Jones Alice Lyona Wm. L. Pankey Mattie Pre

Dunham & Co. Suspends After Trade Board Announcement

The Dunham & Co. firm halted operations following a Board of Trade suspension announced Friday. The firm cites speculation as the cause and expects no serious impact on other houses.

ChicaGo EB. Dunham & Co Board of Trade

Opening of Phinix garden postponed to May 24 concert

The Phinix garden opening is delayed to Thursday evening May 24 for a grand concert. Large crowds attended the Park theater presentation of The little captain on Thursday with Harry Jackson as a noted cast member. The engagement closes Saturday night.

Phinix Garden Little Captain Park Theater Harry Jackson

Stereotypes and snobbery color town talk on marriage

Two women gossip about a couple and a wife who prefers fashion over baking. They pity Charlie for marrying a lazy girl while praising good taste in dress and practical purchases like 75 cent wash leather gloves washed in ammonia and water. The piece critiques social judgments about women.

Jim Europe Charlie

Lake Michigan Storm Endangers Vessels and Ships

May 18 Chicago reports the worst Lake Michigan storm of the season with 52 mph winds and massive waves. Vessels that set out Thursday night face grave danger. efforts to reach nine fishermen on a government pier falter. A schooner wreck near Milwaukee Bay View prompts rescue attempts and possible loss of crew. injuries and arrests accompany unrelated boxing tragedy in Aberdarn Wales.

Cnicaco Lake Michigan iNinvis Central Jackson Park Chicaco Government Madiea Wilwaukee MaaAackun AY. J. Cummings Chicago Harbor Piera Bay View

Polish Woman and Child Die in Oil Can Explosion

In Pirrspune on May 18, Annie Komentzky a Polish Jewess and her two year old baby perished in a home oil can blast. The oil was poured into a stove to start a fire when the explosion occurred.

Annie Komentzky Babs Arts

Jury Finds Meyer Guilty of Second Degree Murder

New York May 18 Dr Henry C F Meyer charged with poisoning Ludwig Brandt alias Gustav Baum with arsenic and other substances was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury Friday morning in Blarch 150% court.

Ludwig Brandt New York Henry C. F. Meyer Gustav Baum

Jason Brown's bid for renomination remains in doubt

Representative Jason Brown of Indiana denies withdrawal from his district race. Reports note other items: Canadian seizure case moves to admiralty court with possible security for release of vessels. A millwright Joseph Wright, 50, dies of apoplexy near Delaware, Vermont Avenue. Washington city authorizes damming Pogue's Run, water diversion plans amid flood risk. James B. Breeding, fugitive from Missouri, arrested in San Antonio en route to St. Louis. Grenwood reports a stalled freight train due to storm damage. Tonti assigns assets to Land Title and Trust Co in Philadelphia with assets of 1,250,000.

Washington Jason Brown Indiana

Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Gentle Headache Relief

Ladies are assured relief from headaches costiveness swimming to the head sour stomach and restlessness by taking Simmons Liver Regulator. The medicine is described as mild safe and pleasant for general use.

Simmons

Militia Powerless as Sympathy Strikes Grow

May reports from Boise Idaho and other towns describe labor unrest as non union miners are told to join or quit. Government fears trouble as about 600 Coxeyites near Boise may join miners while sympathy strikes spread at Jennie Lindshaft and Fisnikill brickyards. Deputies, patrols, and occasional shooting mark the clashes with workers and authorities.

Boise Crry Idaho Coeur D’ Alene War Texas Jennie Lindshaft Pouequkerste Fisnikill Cval Shari Bartlett Lowport Duchess Junction Cleveland Gar- Inna Amalgamated Agso. of Iron and Steel Workers Astostown Kyle Works

Tramps disrupt trains on Boston & Albany line at Cordaville

Worcester report states tramps on Boston and Albany tracks placed an obstruction on a curve near Cordaville delaying the Adams Express at midnight. The engine, damaged yet on rails, reached 40 mph as the obstruction was scattered. Eighteen tramps from a freight crew are suspected.

Worcester Mass Cordaville

Lingering Sessions Open at Hates House Friday

The Philological Society held sessions at the Hates house with Prof. Bnaillot of the State university presenting remarks on teaching languages. Papers on Eaphuism and other topics were read as discussions followed in plain uglish. The town rumor about the Grand discussing physicians and undertakers was denied.

Philological Society Hates House Bnaillot State University Sampson Arizona State Medical Society Plymouth Church Fort Wayne

Mad Stone Used On Young Victim After Dog Bite

Eight year old John Schmidt was bitten on the right hand by a suspected mad dog in a Indianapolis alley. A por ous mad stone was applied to his forearm and reportedly drew out venom. Officer Hoover attempted to shoot the dog but the weapon misfired and he was bitten on the hand. Several dogs in the area were noted to be bitten amid southeast neighborhood excitement.

Johnnie Schmidt G. H. Schmidt Virginia-ave Schmidt Indianapolis Porse A. M. Thompson Woodburn-arve Wright Lsad Officar Hoover Hoover Kahlo

Talks of tariffs and law in early 1900s senate

The senate adopts the Morgan resolution seeking attorney general information on the sugar trust and anti trust law. A resolution to shift the senate start time to 10 a m on Monday is approved. The tariff bill is taken up as part of today’s proceedings.

Washington Senate Morgan

Variety advertising columns from Tar Sun show fashion and bargains

The Tar Sun promotes hatters, clothing, foods, remedies, and bargains. Dalton offers hats for men, Kreitlein & Reeder clothing for men and boys, Arcade and Graiger store sales, Phelps Bros. dry goods, Lemon Tonic Laxative ads, Capital laundry, and other merchants advertise low prices and specials across departments.

Tar Sun Dalton M. M Graiger New York Kreitlein & Reeder Phelps Bros

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