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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1895
Page
1
Tur Sun queries prominent figures about mayoral actions. W P Fishback argues for strict board oversight, anti asphalt rings, and a policy protecting homeowners. He critiques Engineer Brown, calls for enforcing laws, and urges tree preservation amid paving efforts.
Ida Nosten a Nebraska schoolteacher vanished with her two children last fall amid political turmoil. A Missouri River fisherman recovered the bodies bound by rope, the mother having strangled the children and attached them to her, then leaped into the water.
The father of Charles Antram, 22, who killed himself at the Normandie hotel, arrived from Alliance Ohio, Friday, to take the body home. He says his son, once exemplary, wandered to Columbus Memphis St Louis and Indianapolis seeking work. Despondency is given as cause, though the father notes over $800 saved and a possible letter awaiting in Alliance.
Wheat markets across Chicago St Louis and New York surged on May 24 with prices climbing toward one dollar a bushel. Traders report intense activity at the Board of Trade and cash wheat hitting 86 cents in St Louis while New York saw over 28 million bushels change hands amid a rapid price drop.
David B. Boyd, held on desertion charges, was acquitted by Justice Daniels then rearrested on a surety of the peace warrant and jailed. James Bord, his brother, also faced arrest on the same charge. Mrs Boyd accuses threats to kill and injury to her and her children and claims her brother‑in‑law once tried to poison her daughter. he denies the accusation.
In Hunperson Kentucky on Thursday night Claude Thompson, a colored man, attempted to outrage Mildred Gray. He was met with desperate resistance until a rescue arrived, and about midnight Thompson was captured by a mob and lynched on the spot.
Indianapolis politics heat rises as railroad man Robert J. Magill, living at 110 Tretcherave, is seen as likely to challenge C. C. Roth for the Seventh district school board seat. He opposes Frenzel’s influence and would join the battle with strong support from local rail workers. Other names like Dr. R. H. Bigger and Sylvester Noel are also discussed as potential rivals. Indications point to a large turnout Friday night at the South-side Republican club rooms on 300 Virginia Ave where the candidate will be named.
Mrs Charles R Williams wife of the News editor and proprietor died suddenly at the family home on N Meridan near Eighth. Age 86 and daughter of William Henry Smith of the Associated Press. Illness began with malaria then stomach congestion. Death due to a blood clot in the heart. Father notified. She had lived in this city four years.
Sunday was set for the dedication of Mayflower Congregational Chapel a $7 090 structure at Delaware and Seventh streets An elaborate program had been planned The dedication may be postponed due to the serious illness of Mrs J W Wilson wife of the pastor at her home 115 Park Avenue Her father has arrived from Red Wing Minnesota and several physicians are in constant attendance
A blast at a cottage at Twenty Sixth and Caldwell streets Friday at 12 30 wrecked the home and left Mrs G S Osborn fatally burned. The occupants including Mr Henry and wife vanished as investigators blamed a large gasoline quantity. Grace Patton and Magnolia Kitley also appear in a divorce suit alleging improper conduct in 1893 with Grace Frances Patton, a recent plaintiff in a damage suit.
Amanda Somers imagined death and was declared sane. Patrolman Asche fainted in courthouse yard Friday morning but recovered. Temperance reformer Francis Murphy returns from a western trip and may visit Lafayette Monday. Carpenter John Robinson injured in elevator at the new building on W Raymond St. Secretary Halle warns liquor interests will oppose Gov Matthews over Nicholson bill. Two train No 18 wrecks between Chicago and Indianapolis claim a deaf man, a tramp. Burials and births listed. marriages licenses John Kennedy to Harriet Morrell.
Leapville Colorado May 24 Sheriff Leslie reports capture of two men suspected in the Wells Fargo express office robbery near Cripple Creek. The arrests end a short chase and restore some calm to the mining region.
Forecasts for Indiana for the 86 hours ending 8 p m May 25 call for warmer conditions and generally fair weather. Expect clear to partly cloudy skies Friday night and Saturday with mild temperatures and light winds.
Bud Swift calls Fielding T. Lee the most promising democrat yet named for mayor. Lee has not decided to run and is pressed daily by friends urging entry. A late convention could push him to declare. John P. Franz announced he would run for council from ward 1 after pressure from supporters.
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder received a gold medal at the Midwinter Pair event in San Francisco signaling high standing for its quality.
The ruling camp discusses Tom Taggart as the party’s mayoral pick while Dick Brown reports a near-confirmation from Taggart. Rogers and St George Rodgers push for an open campaign with a June convention favored by Rogers supporters to keep their candidate in the forefront.
Fifty one years ago on a Friday morning at 8:45 the first telegram was sent from Washington to Baltimore. Morse faced poverty and doubt before Henry Ellsworth secured a $30 000 appropriation. Annie Ellsworth delivered the news to Morse who dictated What hath God wrought for the test. The line opened May 24 1844 and Morse led the Washington station with Vail at the Baltimore terminal. The invention gained wider use after the Civil War.
In New York on a Thursday, Loretta Hannigan, 18, died after an attempted illegal operation. Her brother David Hannigan vowed revenge and found H. Mann, a Fifth Avenue tailor shop manager, on Forty-Second Street. He shot Mann twice in the head, killing him instantly, then surrendered to police claiming satisfaction.
Cincinnati reports a claim that President Foote of the failed Commercial Bank overdrew forty thousand dollars. He is described as seriously ill from nervous prostration.
President-elect McKinley will address a commemorative event at Grant's Tomb on Friday while other items note a frosty Ohio grape belt damage estimate of 200000 dollars and a parade by Brooklyn Sunday schools.
A meeting of old soldiers sought free car service for a patriotic picnic parade on the Fourth. President Mason of the street railway company refused, saying charity runs were nearly ended, prompting the veterans to plan a parade that may cross downtown tracks despite traffic concerns.
Elizabeth C. Claypool, formerly Miss Claypool, files a motion accusing William Linder of failing to pay $700 to her attorneys and of disposing of property in contempt of the court decree. The case, scheduled for next Tuesday in superior court, is prosecuted by Attorney Joe Kealing and Lewis C. Walker.
In London on May 24 the court refused reinstatement of Shelby’s evidence from Thursday while Wilde, who testified Friday, was too weak to stand and spoke from a chair. Separately in New York, May 24, reports say police chief Byrnes and Inspector Williams may be dismissed as part of force reform. A Lansings Michigan bill to bar treating in saloons passed the house, pending senate action. Washington updates note Secretary Gresham improving and Hitt also improving, with General Pleasanton worse. Gail Hamilton reported resting easier.
Percival Coffin reports his brother Frank is near recovery from a recent illness and will travel to Indianapolis soon.
Younestown Ohio May 24 The Ohio steel company announces a ten percent wage advance affecting its workers.
A tall bass horn player in Carl Clair's military band, bound for Barnum & Bailey in Indianapolis, is noted as the largest member at seven feet six and nearly 400 pounds. A New York lunch counter tale sparked the nickname Spread your feet after a placard warned of weight limits, with musicians joking about the giant’s footprint. The piece closes with an ad for Lemon Tonic Laxative.
In police court, Mrs Lena Marley and her daughter Rose Dagg faced shoplifting charges. A sobbing family scene moved Judge Stubbs who learned Marley stole to clothe her children. After testimony and tears, the judge fined Marley and suspended the sentence for good behavior, letting the family go with the three children and elder relatives in relief.
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