21 May 1895
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1895
Page
1
A dog fell into a Union Street catch basin between McCarty and Ray about two weeks ago. Residents fed the animal daily as it remained confined in the cistern. On Tuesday Captain Campbell ordered a rescue, and police officers retrieved the dog successfully from the tight enclosure.
Washington May 21 Representative Coggswell of Massachusetts is described as not resting well Monday night and barely alive by Tuesday noon. In Geneva May 2 the fourth freeze in ten days hits the region. Massillon Ohio May 21 frost paralyzes farmers as ground freezes hard and ice forms.
A new steel workers' union has been secretly organized in the past days to secure wage advances, a uniform rate of wages, and improved working conditions. The group is separate from the Amalgamated Association and aims to advance the interests of steel workers.
A Tuesday morning court session in Hancock County heard J D Camp charged with drunkenness. The minister and Methodist church involvement were noted as contextual details in the case.
Newark, N J May 21 A maddened bull being led by T W Savage broke an iron chain and attacked Mrs Susan Burns a servant wearing a red shawl as she walked to work on Kearny St She sustained severe lacerations and is expected to die
Daniel Woolsey Voorhees and David Turpie traveled by train to Seymour to visit Jason B. Brown in what observers call a socially planned move that could signal an anti Matthews coalition. Tom Taggart described it as a friendly social call though suspicions grow as Voorhees avoided reporters and key local figures gathered to discuss politics. The party plans to return Tuesday night amid talk of a strategic presidential bid.
Meade’s retirement is unprecedented with a friendly administration and senate. He could be restored to active duty for three years as a ranking naval officer, while senior officers Beardslee Howell Ludlow Todd Bloklinger Garrett Hoggatt receive specified promotions along the line.
In a shifting Cooperland story, witnesses from New York and Mt. Pleasant testify to counter Mrs. Copeland's allegations against her brother Wm. Bruning. New York boarding house landlords, a daughter, a roommate, and Deacon Bruning deny poisoning or mistreating Bruning's mother.
J Netterville, popular income tax collector, arrives from Anderson and calls the decision just. Attorney Booker notes states rights emphasis and questions where the war era balance stands. Senator Hill laments democratic tendencies and criticizes the court while Singland’s past rejoinders echo in debate.
Log Banon Kentucky May 21 Charles Boswell age 18 and Cordie Yankey age 16 eloped to Harrodsburg to wed. L T Yankey father pursued them to the city with a pistol and escorted the couple to the clerk's office where the knot was tied in his presence. The sheriff relieved him of the weapon and the trio returned home.
Bessie Laidley a 14 year old girl from Chesaning fell at school in Saciaw Michigan last week, injuring the back of her head. Delirious, she claimed to see deceased relatives and described a mysterious infant. Music reportedly brought her out of delirium. The case draws strong public interest.
London May 21 Dr MacGregor carried out his threat and resigned his seat. Liberals press for reconsideration amid a slim government majority of nine on the Welsh church disestablishment bill. Prime minister Rosebery is back in London and failed to attend the Lords. Chronicle warns the government could be doomed if the party cannot unite.
The German steamer Hispania, captained by Kuhn and out of Hamburg, reached Queenstown in distress as heavy seas threatened to breach her iron rails cargo. In Indianapolis, Alma Beart was struck by a College-avenue motor car at Twelfth street, clinging to a life guard until the vehicle halted with minor injuries. China recalls Formosa officials as the emperor issues a decree amid the island’s status with Japan.
Capt. Mitchell, a prominent New York lawyer and G. A. R. member, died suddenly in Saratoga, New York, on Tuesday. Gail Hamilton remains in a precarious state at Washington as of late.
In a brief enjoined notice a local hardware firm offers to seal leaky cisterns and cement pumps with pricing listed as one dollar fifty. Disclaimer and phone details are incomplete in the fragmentary OCR.
London reports on May 21 that Alfred Taylor gave a list of visitors but named no prominent figures. The jury retired at 4. The Marquis of Queensberry attended court. On May 28 a guilty verdict was returned, with sentence postponed.
The wife of Patrolman Joe Richardson of 248 West New York Street escaped serious injury by a narrow margin after a gas leak and a lit match triggered a stove explosion about 8 oclock Monday evening. The blast wrecked the stove and caused severe burns to her hand.
Charles Bockwalter III known as Charlie Bockwalter faces a halted mayoral bid after contracting erysipelas. The illness attacks his foot, keeping him at home and away from campaign events.
Police matron Buchanan departs for a ten day vacation in New Haven Conn Col A W Hardy congressman elect from Washingtons second district visits Will G Beech Paul Lawrence Dunbar to perform at Y M C A hall A fire at Mrs A McMillans 1828 Linden st caused 10 loss Defective grate Wagon accident injures 8 S K Holt Dr Pettijohn treats him Behind Ringling circus parade an advertising wagon driver A A Kretschmar arrested but case dismissed in court Brutus family notices illnesses and deaths Marriage licenses issued for several couples
The porch-climber robbed the Schrader boarding house at 271 North New Jersey Street on Monday night, taking $10 a gold watch two overcoats and two suits of clothes.
A short item notes the sale or display of china closets at the Wm. L. Elder store, mentioning the brand or type of furniture and the event timing. No further context available.
Amusements note a London belles company of 20 girls pleased two audiences Monday at the Grand with The Second Mrs Tanqueray a society drama about troubled Tanqueray domestic life. Kendal duo deliver clever work while strong support frames the production. Tuesday offers The Iron Master.
In Greencastle Indiana on May 21 a campus clash between sophomores and seniors drew more than 800 rioters. A student named M. Sprankle of Muncie suffered a fractured skull while J. Gavin of Greensburg had severe internal injuries. others sustained broken arms and facial wounds as juniors locked many rioters in fraternity halls and threats of further clashes loomed.
Indiana Bermudez asphalt company wins Capitol avenue paving between Ohio and Indiana avenues with stratified curb at 7.83 per lineal foot. Clifford avenue brick work awarded to Indiana paving brick company at 3.87 per lineal foot from Newman street to Tecumseh street. Harris standard blocks and stratified curb for the same avenue go to C. M. Kirkpatrick at 4.68. J. E. Mann secures grading and graveling Edgewood street from Sanders to Brinkmeyer at 0.48 per lineal foot.
In New York on May 21 it is understood that Col. Daniel W. Roundtree and Dr. Willis F. Westmoreland will duel on the Potomac near Quantico bay, about fifteen miles from Port Tobacco where Booth hid after Lincoln's assassination. The feud escalated after a collision in Abbey's theater on Friday.
Tampa May 21 reports from Cuba state that Maximo Gomez has invaded Puerto Principe and that the entire province has risen to join the insurgents. The dispatch notes widespread support and a rising tide of resistance against opposing forces.
The big liner La Gascogne is two days overdue as of Tuesday noon in New York. The delay causes growing unease among passengers, crews, and officials awaiting word of her status. Weather and rough seas are cited as possible factors.
A Southern freight train broke in two on the Danville Virginia iron bridge and collided with a shifting engine. Fireman Virgie Clark was injured in the incident on Monday night.
Hedian informs Suaremapohet that Taggart will be fest mayor candidate and thus likely elected. Maj. W. W. Robbins is named in Monday's Sun amid Camp Gray trouble, while old soldiers deny backing any reorganization movement.
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