08 Nov 1892
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1892
Page
1
A steel stew pan with a cast iron lid exploded at a police station in Paris on November 8. Five people died instantly, a sixth died later, and a seventh was gravely injured. Authorities suspect a socialist group placed the improvised bomb.
Nov 8 special from Yorba Warne Indiana reports Republicans claim a courthouse fire was a Democratic plot to destroy election tickets while Democrats blame Republicans, aiming to influence the election results and conceal long standing crookedness in power.
A detailed election snapshot describes a brisk start in Indiana with Republicans buoyed by favorable weather. Reports from wards 1 through 12 note early voting, cautious polling, and occasional irregularities as marshals guard stations and both parties claim momentum for Rhody Shiel and allied candidates.
Jury returns guilty verdict against W. J. Gill councilman from ward 6 in the Gill bribery case. Sentence deferred.
Nashville Monday results from Hustler Servitor and Dolly McCone noted as direct paced but track conditions were heavy. The Robey race track near Chicago opens Saturday as a full one mile course with 75 foot width and quarter mile turns. Sand surface may be slow but won t freeze or flood. Stalls for 500 horses and 200 nags from Garfield Park will relocate this week. A double covered walk 1 750 feet long will serve walking and cantering for many horses when weather is bad.
Reports from New York City and various states describe election day activity with heavy Democratic voting. Federal marshals and local officers monitored polling places while arrests for illegal voting occurred in some cities. Weather varied but voting proceeded steadily with large turnout and early balloting in many precincts.
A well dressed man brought a ten year old boy named Sidgar Mullen to a police station claiming he would care for him and send him to reform school. The man, named Tip Malcomb as the boy’s stepfather, failed to return by Tuesday noon. The boy spent the night in the barn room and left barefoot with no coat.
Columbia Susan Manik, an infant born weeks after the Columbian Exposition, died and was mourned at an Episcopalian funeral led by Rev. F.E. Bem. The piece notes home burial customs and local grief alongside a brief outbreak report. Separately, Tacoma and Seattle report smallpox with strict quarantine and burned bedding.
Joe Hubbard struck Doc Healy with a large iron poker at the McCarthy hotel in Washieron on Tuesday morning. Healy is in critical condition. Both men were intoxicated and Hubbard is jailed.
A severe blizzard rages in Bor wester AIILAND Wisconsin since Monday. Twelve vessels remain in port seeking shelter from the storm amid four inches of snow.
The report alleges ballot tampering by Democratic clerks across counties including LaGrange Putnam Noble and Bush with ballots daubed by fingers or nails to alter counts. Republicans report heavy early voting indicating strong turnout while warnings of arrests for voter influence surface in Indiana.
An attacking band of Vogues indians seized hacienda No. 3 at Sedora Mexico killing two servants and forcing 21 workers to flee. Alexander Lacy defended the residence from a tower until troops began pursuit. Mrs Lacy and her child were wounded during the shooting.
Advertisement touts 25 percent savings on clothing at Famous Bunning House 108 S Illinois St Indianapolis. Mentions Ayers Sarsaparilla blood cleansing and that it is sold by all druggists.
A scattered page reports Mattiniats earning 309 from a ball in Tomlingen hall, a noisy Republican voters parade, divorce suits Mattia E. vs William L. McCarty and Ella Pose vs George, and a WC A meeting for gym class. It covers a hospital repair bill, a South street library fundraiser, election returns, a dwarf performer Princess Nora Wren, and anniversary praise for Gen J R Carnahan. Other items include police court disturbances, foreclosures dismissed, voting remarks by a boy, oxygen cylinder tech, and a financial notice prompt at the end.
Jennie Wheeler a 36-year-old woman from Orange Street planned and died by self administered poison known as Paris Green. Authorities note prior mental instability and a widowed mother previously mixed small amounts for flowers. Neighbors say a Sunday sweetheart had been attentive, but he missed last Sunday night.
A work train fell from a Honeybrook trestle 50 feet to the ravine. Michael Gosko died, others including Giuseppe Costellin, Andy Hoxhas, Michael Regatissa, Vadani Costefi, John Jodha, and John Bataska were rescued injured Bataska likely to die as responders rushed to the scene.
The schooner F. Wade with seven aboard including the captain has been missing for two weeks and is presumed lost after a storm near Point Betsy. In Vermont street a colored woman cursed loudly before 2 am while her husband listened. Residents sought a night policeman, but none could be found, and they allege the local officer has not patrolled that area for two years.
A levee scene tale notes a man told he would be deputy US marshal for 3 dollars, with a political condition offering 10 dollars if Harrison wins. The gambler scoffs, saying he can earn more in two minutes with shells. Also mentions Breitnia dye works and an address near 67 N. Pennsylvania.
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