County Examines Street Car Franchises in Indy
County commissioners weighed petitions from Citizens' street railway to string wires and run electric cars over Morris and River Street bridges linking West Indianapolis to the city. They insisted bridges be kept in repair and declined perpetual rights. A decision hinged on the duration of the company charter as a separate legal question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Allen
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Morris and
River St
Indianapolis
Alen
Spencer
West
Allen
County Commissioners
Citizens' Company
Morris
Bridgea
City and City Railway Company
FADS FOR WINTER TRAVEL COSTUMES IN WOOL AND VELVET
The article describes winter travel costumes with rough woolens and velvet trims, cape collars and long sleeves forming short wraps, circular skirts short enough to clear the ground, umbrella and princess coats reaching mid skirt, and varied front styles from double breasted to open vested. It ends with an ad-like line for Van Pelt’s camel laundry and redlined shirts.
Like a Great Lottery He Defends Judge Taylor's Action in Appointing a Receiver
The Iron Hall litigation advances as Attorney Harris argues Judge Taylor was right to appoint a receiver to wind up the order. He claims funds in multiple states complicate removal and accuses opponents of conspiracy while praising member sentiment and alleging solvent conditions justify distribution. Wind, for the anti Somerby faction, counters with confidence in the order and criticizes Harris while stressing the receivership as necessary. The hearing continues Monday with Judge Howe and Hawkins scheduled to speak.
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Iron Hall
Harris
Hts
Indiana
Kiven
Howe
He -Howe
Order
Wind
St. Louis
Taylor
Supreme Court
Hawkins
No Immediate Street Car Brotherhood Strike Decided
At a Thursday meeting in Griffiths block the street car workers decided against a strike. Central labor union officials noted the union is too disrupted to resist McLean’s efforts. McLean's reply to the Bas of trade said vacancies mostly go to Indianapolis citizens and Mason plans to return soon.
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Griffiths Block
Central Labor Union
Brotherhood
Sun
McLean
Basra of Trade
Indianapolis
Mason
Verner and McKee
PADDLED Seventy-Nine Times in a New Work Reformatory
Testimony from Elmira reformatory inmates describes brutal paddling by Superintendent Brockway on multiple occasions. Witness accounts include a boyhood inmate beaten for performance and conduct at work, highlighting harsh discipline in the reform system.
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Reformatory
Aunumn
N. Y
Brockway
Elmira
Pension Case Spurs Long Battle Over Michigan Judge
Washington reports Commissioner Lochran challenged Judge Long of the Michigan Supreme Court to restore his name to the pension rolls. The pension office asserts district court lacks jurisdiction and that reinstatement lies with the secretary of the interior. It notes a long practice of suspending pensions since 1803 and cites 1875 New Jersey and Pennsylvania suspensions by Zach Chandler. The board of review reviews suspensions. Long’s case is said to involve a ra-rating error by Commissioner Tanner. Long, a Michigan judge, is shown earning a large salary while claiming a $72 monthly total disability pension.
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Washinetor
Lochran
Judge Long
Michigan Supreme Court
District Court
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Tanner
Supreme Court of Michigan
Broad Idea for State Machinery Producers Union
A local machinists union proposes a statewide association for machinery producers. The plan outlines Companies A and others with $1.50 incorporation per share and $1,200 capital per operator, aiming to control business, fix labor hours, develop apprentices, and keep commerce moving to maintain profitable employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machinists’ Union
Indiana Association of Machinery Producers
Leroy Templeton Denounces AP Reports After Indiana Election
Leroy Templeton a leading Indiana People's Party figure and state committee chair asserts AP reporting distorted vote totals. He claims the party is on top, intends a more aggressive policy, and hopes for higher general education amid ongoing elections.
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Leroy's Plains
Leroy Templeton
People's Party
Indiana
State Committee
Asa
Sun
Associated Press
Carnegie charged for intoxication in Jefferson Market court
New York November 10 Thomas WM Carnegie who claims to be the son of a famous millionaire was charged with intoxication in Jefferson market police court. He was locked up after a night in the tenderloin district and discharged by the court. Tipton Ind November 10 James B Shook grocery dealer made an assignment liabilities exceed assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas WM. Carnegie
Jefferson Market
Wvriday
Tenderloin
Tipton
Ind
James B. Shook
England seeks U S help to foster peace in Brazil
Report says England asks for American intervention to ease Brazilian tensions. In Colorado Navajo protests turn violent with four dead. President Cleveland denies clemency to Dennis Shea for stealing Boston post office letters. Brazilian rebels face powder shortages after magazine fires. Mello's torpedo boat destroyed by government. U S declines to recognize Admiral Mello as a belligerent amid his political military group.
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England
Uncle Sam
Brazil
Colorado
Cleveland
Dennis Shea
Boston
Mello
Admiral Mello
Crank in Bank Vault Demands Five Thousand in Hairbreadth Escape
In Cravonann Col Myron T Herrick, treasurer of the Society for Savings, faced a masked man in his private office who demanded $50,000. The robber threatened dynamite, but Herrick struck him. the gun fired, wounding only clothing. The would be robber escaped through a window, described as a man under 40 in a dark gray suit with a slouch hat.
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Herrick
Col. Herrick
Nau
Brig Laane's Charge in Tennessee Street
John Lewis a 42 year old colored porter was arrested Friday by Patrolman Warren on a charge of attempting a criminal assault on Mrs Elia Lane a 23 year old white dining room worker. Lane says Lewis pulled her into a room and insulted her. a scuffle ensued and both escaped. Lewis denies the accusation calling it a friendly scuffle. Lane says she lost her job after reporting the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brig. Laane
John Lewis
Warren
Elia Lane
McGinty
Tennessee-st
Lane
Lewis
Lane Gaya
Burglars Loot John Berry Tailor Shop on Indiana Ave
Burglars entered by forcing a rear window at John Berry’s tailoring shop 29 Indiana avenue Thursday night. They took a small amount of change from the drawer an overcoat and other clothing amounting to about 125 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berry
Indiana Ave
Frightful Injury Strikes Prominent Scranton Leader
Luther Jones, noted Scranton citizen and former school board member active in Republican politics, suffered apoplexy Thursday night and fell onto an iron fence. A large neck wound followed, and he died Friday morning.
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Scranton
Luther Jones
City Life and Court Actions Highlight Local Happenings
A mix of city notes reports fair holiday trade despite hard times with quail observations and gas trade comments. Delegates at the Indiana horticultural convention hear papers from J. B. Burris and John B. Lilett. A federal suit by J. M. Kay against Consumers gas trust concerns an alleged improper conduit. The Ontario resident Solon McMichael case against Marcus Towle ends in a $2,187.50 award. Fire safety talks and domestic disputes, a Methodist conference unification plan, a race starter Frank Walker injured, and Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion wrap the jumble of city life.
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Indiana Horticultural Convention
J. B. Burris
Cloverdale
John B. Lilett
New Harmony
Old Christian Church
Delaware
Chblosts
Tomlinson Hall
J. M. Kay
Allegheny
Consumers’ Gas Trust
Solon McMichael
Ontario
Can
Marcus Towle
Hammond
Ind
Indianapolis
Board of Safety
Webster
Webb
Harman Oehler
Sallie
Meridian St
Frank Walker
Tennesee
Ohio Ets
Harry
Horace Wood
Election Inspectors Test Legality of Controller Trusler’s Economy
John Van Stan, a Democrat and election inspector for precinct 146, filed a suit claiming he is owed 50 for serving Oct 10 and 11 after qualifying Aug 31. He says the city accepted his work but Controller Trusler refused payment, amid broader disputes over inspectors and other officials’ pay.
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Trusler
John van Stan
van Stan
Woollen
Tae Sun
Crusler
Scott's Decision Shapes City Budget Controls
City attorney Scott rules that the Board of Works and the Controller Trusler must operate within auditing duties. departments may incur expenses without prior approval while minor costs are borne by the departments. The article details paving projects on Lexington and Jefferson avenues, a brick sidewalks petition, and changes to the American Telephone Company contract. It also notes Trusler's recent rebuff of small election-related bills and a bank misappropriation case in New York involving John G. Eno with a $30,000 bail.
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Scott
Board of Works
Trusler
Jurther
Hare
Lexington-ave
Hester
St. Paul-sts
Jefferaon-ave
St. Paul
Auburnsig
Tenth-st
Pennsylvania
Delaware-sts
American Telephone Company
New York
John OC. Eno
Canada
Second National Bank
United States
Eno
Union Co-Operative Laundry Announces Shirt Price Cut
On and after November 6 1693 the price for laundering shirts is reduced from 144 tolde. Calls and deliveries are prompt. Telephone 1165. Union Co-Operative Laundry at 138 140 and 142 Virginia offers the new rate today.
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Union Co-Operative Laundry
Virginia
Mayor Denny Pushes City Economy and Civil Service Curbs
Mayor Denny tells The Sun that yearly expense estimates exceed actual needs and vows continued economy. He praises Fire- Chief Webster for trimming costs, contemplates $20,000 annual cuts in fire and police expenses, and suggests government control of crippled horse replacements. He seeks eastern civil service models and will report findings next cabinet meeting. He also questions including the Bell railroad bonds in city debt and has asked City Attorney Scott for an opinion.
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Woollen
Denny
Board of Safety
Webster
Civil Service
Boston
Bell Railroad
Scott
Tanner Ready For Collector of Customs Post
Washington reports say Geo G Tanner is appointed collector for the city but he has received no official word. He plans to retire from business, shift to the post full time, and stop importing tin plate while expanding trade in American goods. He declines the Board of Works for financial reasons. He has three deputies in mind but will not reveal names until commission is received.
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Knights and Ladies of Honor
Supreme
McBride
Supreme Protector
Lockard
National Finance Committee
C. F. Dudley
F. D. Macbeth
Dave Macbeth
Macbeth Bcame
Macbeth
San Francisco
Sentinel
Duncan & Smith
Finance Committee
Washington
Carlisle
Geo. G. Tanner
Sun
Board of Works
Tanner
Scott
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Place Delacondorde
Explosion at Sea Destroys Steamer City of Alexandria
The City of Alexandria burned near Bed Nay on November 4 after a fierce explosion ripped a hatch open and started fires in multiple locations. Eleven lives were lost, including Pursey Bowen, Linden, Block, Smith, and Foster. Capt Hoffman and six others survived on a life raft, though one man drowned later. The wreck sank after the crew abandoned ship amid towering seas and intense flames.
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New York
Seneca
Havana
Capt
Hoffman
City of Alexandria
Hevana
Pursey Bowen
Quartermaster Linden
Waiters Block
Smith
Oller William Foster
Boston
Ira
Purser Bowen
Oller Foster
Open Switch Triggers Fort Wayne Train Crash No Injuries
A westbound Pennsylvania Express struck an open switch Friday morning in Fort Wayne Indiana. The engine plunged through a box car and the tender collided with an empty baggage car. Passengers were not harmed though Engineer David Redy and Fireman Robert Griffin sustained injuries. Track supervisor Craig was ejected but unhurt. The brakes stopped the train before the passenger car left the track. A humorous post election note about John W Kern and McKinley plans accompanies the report.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Road
David Redy
Robert Griffin
Ele
Craig
Unidentified man’s body used in dental college demonstration
In a grim incident east of the city last week a box car body was logged at the dental college on N Pennsylvania Ave for the ten day hold period required for identification. The corpse, badly cut up before dissection, was subjected to a post mortem and a new embalming technique demonstrated to local undertakers, witnessed by many students. The identity remains unknown despite the coroner’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dental College
N. Pennsylvania At
Shreve
St. Louis
Four Killed In Train Collision On Hocking Valley Line
Four men died and several were injured when freight No 57 failed to switch at Ising Sun and collided with passenger train No 65 in fog near Tonepo. Engineer Kerlin and passenger engineer L H Jones and his fireman son and express messenger James E Gresh were killed.
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Tonepo
Hocking Valley Road
Ising Sun
Kerlin
L. H. Jones
James E. Gresh
Figgman
Weather forecast and patent remedy notice from 1893
Forecast for Indiana over 36 hours ending 8 p.m. November 11 1893 predicts fair weather Friday and Saturday. A health promo notes Miseries of Dyapepsia and touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a quick cure for related pains and mental distress.
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Indiana
Simmons
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Street Car Brotherhood
Blufford Faldenburry
Calvin Armstrong
Heig
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Road
Chandler
Michigan
City Life
Hood
Truster
Billa
Civil Services
MR. Tanner
Collector of Customs
Merck Hiferts
Alexandria
Hern
Leon Bailey
John W. Kern
Kern
Kokomo
McKinley
Buckeye
Howard County
Dora Robbins
Dale
Abe McPeake
Sergeant LaPorte
McPeake
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