19 May 1893
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1893
Page
1
A Downing supporter accuses Sim Coy of using patrolmen to influence mayoral politics with Sullivan as the target. Coy backs Sullivan, while Sullivan supporters call it a political ruse. The German democratic club met and backed a late city convention and urged repeal of a federal election law provision on election sheriffs.
Mercer the air ship inventor remains at Brightwood shops stating a June completion due to unavoidable delays. Backers misstep and loss of M M Reynolds forced new plans with Cincinnati financiers and two mechanics arriving soon to hasten the project. He laments Reynolds failure after securing $1,900 in stock and warns Brightwood residents to be kinder or miss the ship test.
Smith's dye works located at 67 North Pennsylvania Street handles dyeing and cleaning services for garments. The small shop emphasizes careful treatment of fabrics and quick turnaround times for customers in the area.
Mary Reagan, escaped from the poor farm, was found in the canal with water up to her chin. She claimed two male devils torment her and that entering water would drown them, not attempt suicide. Superintendent eager returned her to the poor farm.
Secretary Carlisle said failed national banks collapsed due to internal issues from officers engaged in risky ventures and misusing bank funds, not the general economy. Comptroller Eckels reported that all failed banks' officers showed speculative behavior and personal use of funds. Chas. P Taylor, Palace hotel night clerk, was arrested in Columbus, Ohio, and returned for the hotel safe robbery. owner VW Pritchard travels to Columbus seeking answers to Taylor’s strange conduct and past incidents of mislaid money and stamps charged to the hotel ledger.
A veteran patrolman recalls hardship of standing guard all day and jokes about caloused feet and a nail piercing his shoe. He explains why he joined the force, detailing his farm origins, dreams of wealth, delayed success, marriage, two children, and settling into a modest life. He stops to help a woman as a horse bolts, reflecting on public manners.
John W. Wilson of Plainfield visited a city home at 88 West Garden Street and died early Friday from convulsions tied to prior amputation injuries. Deputy coroner confirmed precautions to avoid burial alive. His widow had sued Green and Hadley and C. W. Swearingin druggists for 10000 over alleged liquor and tainted feed cutter incident. death may halt the suit.
President Mason of the Citizens' street railway avoids commenting on cheaper fares. He declines to confirm plans to cut asphalt despite warnings from the City and Board of Public Works. If cuts occur, another injunction suit may appear on the docket. Electric extensions stall due to the Illinois Street tunnel delay, delaying Meridian Street line completion until the tunnel can be lowered.
Workers returned Friday morning on the Prospect and Snelby tracks but were persuaded to leave by a gang of strikers, with tools stored for the day. Contractor McNally and others expect to resume under the old schedule once men are procured. Monument Pines operates at full ten hour scale with no trouble. Friday remained quiet.
May 10. A fatal railway accident reported from Ilmenia where a locomotive boiler exploded. Five persons were killed instantly and a number injured, eight of whom are dying.
A W Mortimer of Boston will arrive to manage the new Commercial club restaurant. Vandalia trackmen, about 150, returned to work Friday pending an investigation and a possible raise. Kenry McLaughlin, 23, is in critical condition after a fall from a lay rob at 129 West Maryland Street. administrator William Lowry bonds $2,000 for Robert McGill estates. no will found. Joseph Counsleman of Waverly Indiana bound over to the U S grand jury on counterfeit coin charges. Robert Hutchins arrested for a peace warrant. fight with officer led to clubbing and handcuffs. Hollinger testified about a letter from Mattie Sawyer indicating her intention to end her life. Fin McTelland and Mary Lingenfelter charged with adultery. custody granted to Mrs Lingenfelter. Charles Michael, 18, from Howard County, sick with measles after failing to find work. city hospital would not admit him. Police undecided on next steps for the boy.
Reports from Washington claim Ruth Cleveland the nearly two year old daughter of President Cleveland wields influence in the administration more than Dan Lamont. The Cleveland family guards their child and few photos exist. Ruth inherits her mother’s disposition and her father’s will, with dark brown eyes and fair skin.
City engineers report on lowering Silinoiast tunnel floor. Jefferson avenue sidewalks to be cemented. several streets to receive brick paving and sidewalks. Contracts awarded for grading and travel on Severett street and for asphalting Shelby street and Arsenal avenue. Residents request mud removal. Howard and Seventh streets deemed dangerous. patrol reporting questioned.
May 19 Burrano reports a severe weather system in North Dakota tracking east. The storm is expected Saturday afternoon with excessive rainfall possibly creating greater floods than Tuesday and Wednesday. Ground remains saturated, alarming railroad officials about impacts ahead.
Miles M Reynolds, lumber dealer at Pennot and Massachusetts avenue, assigns to James A Wildman assets totaling 385000 with liabilities around 21000. The plan includes 800 in suspended Capital National bank and 1000 in the Mercer airship project. Reynolds aided by securing creditors, and the business will continue under Wildman’s charge.
John P Frenzel seeks refund of $20 after being refused by ticket chief Mas Taylor as Seidl orchestra turmoil shadows the festival. Directors may replace with Damrosch or Nordica chorus if funds allow, aiming to recoup costs and refund subscribers once the orchestral decision is settled.
Flying the Spanish flag the Lehman and the Adolphin carried a distinguished party to greet Infanta Eulalia and Prince Antoine l Orleans. Commander Davis welcomed the princess, she transferred to Infanta Isabel, and the group proceeded toward Washington amid salutes. The royal party later headed to Jersey City for a train to the capital with plans for a grand ball in New York and a world fair visit. The Cloverleaf railroad faces receiver appointment as insolvency claims near a million dollars.
Sr. Prierssurne May 19 reports a czar issued ukase expelling Jews from Asiatic provinces. The decree burdens thousands of Jewish refugees who had been promised religious freedom upon entering Russian territory, risking widespread suffering.
Theodore Thomas remains silent on resignation calls as he suffers prostration from harsh press censure. He awaits the board of control meeting outcome and has not attended the grounds for two days in Curcago, May 19.
STRICK personal items report Taggart to arrive Friday night. Miss Margaret Reid, delayed from this week, will reach Monday to sing at a sacred concert during the world’s fair. She travels from New York to fulfill engagement and return in time for May festival arrangements amid ongoing program changes.
Ed Madden, about 20, stood in police court and, with a glib claim, confessed to assaulting his mother. The judge fined him 500 dollars and sentenced him to 150 days in jail. Other items note suspects in a murder case dismissed due to lack of evidence, burglary suspects bound over to a grand jury, and a temperance report from the Presbyterian assembly urging action against liquor, with missionary progress noted in Asia and China.
Civil service commissioner Roosevelt left for the east after a hurried post office examination. John Lamb Crawford Fairbanks ex Postmaster Greener and Postmaster Donham were examined. Charges of pernicious partisanship against a local examiner were sustained. Donham appointed carriers quit Friday, fearing little hope for restoration. Roosevelt suggested Donham’s forcible entry could be tried in U.S. court.
Dispatches report a Cedarville Cedarville posse of 30 armed citizens organized Thursday night to pursue the Starr gang into Indian Territory after Friday morning departure. The outlaws, heavily armed, promise a desperate battle if caught. Also noted is the death of former actor James J. Murdock in Cincinnati at age 83, after a period of illness. he leaves two daughters.
In Judge Harper's court a Dailey-Smith dog case jury awarded Mrs. Bailey $300 after two trial days. Creditors of Foster & Bennett seek examination of Receiver Foster. Holgar P. Smith sues for 10000 in Judge Brown's court. Robert Gordon sues for 60 over eyewear. Forepourd's circus attachment against Wills & Collings. Denkwalter fights to set aside quiet-title judgment. Denk yralter cites family illness. Anna Schoenman wins divorce and child custody. Peter Davis divorce request dismissed. Julia Breckmier wins custody and $100 alimony. Mary Brown seeks separation and $1000 alimony. New sideboards at Wm. L. Elder's.
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