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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1892
Page
1
A chaotic early count shows Grover Cleveland with at least 276 electoral votes and a strong lead across many states. Reports from New York, Ohio, Indiana, California, and Nebraska indicate a Democratic landslide while Republican leaders concede dwindling hope amid mixed official tallies and forecasts.
Workmen digging on Monroe Street Thursday night unleashed natural gas that filled the main, a lantern ignited the vapor, and the city shook as windows shattered for blocks. Plate glass damage totals twenty five thousand dollars.
In Cascado on November 11 a report states the Chicago International Packing and Provision Company and the Chicago Packing and Provision Company will be merged forming one of the country’s largest packing houses with a capital stock of four million dollars.
Sr. Jonas, N. F., reports a gale since Oct. 19 caused ten vessels to be lost and 25 people drowned. In St. Louis the Sherman homestead at Bell and Garrison avenues was sold to plate glass maker F. A. Drew, presented to him after the war.
In Loxpoxn on November 11 a coroner's inquest into the death of the Duke of Marlborough returned a verdict that death was due to natural causes.
Maprio Nov 11 spl reports the Spanish delegate to the international monetary conference has been instructed to abdicate bi metallic policy within the discussions.
The apportionment suit will be argued orally before the supreme court next Thursday. Jaco Gould Schurman was inaugurated as Cornell University president Friday with imposing care monies. The State board of agriculture inquiries into fair ground building work and related contracts. George Rains, old soldier who stabbed James Madden, appeared before Police Judge Buskirk. trial continued. Frederick Noelke granted divorce from Betty, with alimony. wife returned to Germany. Births and marriages listed with names and basic details. Marriage licenses issued for Griffin Pillips and Newton Younger. Other stray notices and typos accompany the local notices.
Lux reporter finds Rhody Shiel upbeat after defeat for county treasurer. He cites the Australian voting system as unfair and blames Democrat losses on Harrison's missteps in rewarding workers, arguing the party needed practical politicians and better office choices to win in four years.
A blaze at Sugar Creek Poorhouse near Drightin destroys the facility housing around 100 inmates. Flames were aided by cold winds. officials report all residents saved, though several suffered serious burns. Estimated loss stands at $200000 with $56000 insured. investigators suspect arson.
Residents deny AP dispatches claiming suspension of tin plate works and plate glass shutdown. Mill closed for repairs and expected to reopen in a few days. Glass factory operations continue without interruption.
A fast freight train struck the caboose of a local freight train at Small Station north of Orrumwa on Wednesday night. The collision telescoped the caboose and four cars, catching fire. Four persons were burned alive and several others narrowly escaped.
Drowned unknown man recovered Thursday marks the fourth corpse pulled from the water this fall. Police suspect murder and warn of a gang that lures travelers to the falls, robs them, and dumps bodies into the river.
Mr and Mrs Townsend both over 60 and their 15 year old son were crossing the Keegan bridge when a stringer failed and the wagon and horse plunged into the creek. The boy escaped unhurt and guided rescuers to the bodies, with the water only 18 inches deep.
Governor elect Claude Matthews spent Thursday night addressing crowds across Indiana and began Friday in his capitol office. The piece details his campaign, anticipated government shifts, his modest office, and speculation on future appointments amid a Democratic sweep.
Nov 11 report from Crndyxatt notes Henry Rudolph of Evans ton C courted Miss Lawrence for years. After Chicago convention she bet Cleveland would win and the marriage stake was the hand. Rudolph arrived to watch election returns and was the town’s focus until Cleveland's victory. Next morning he returned to Evans ton amid gossip of the outcome.
Police officer Coleman, 27, was found dead on a Manhattan sidewalk at 6 am after a shooting at the Seventh Avenue corner near Thirty-eighth Street. Initial reports claimed suicide, with no immediate clue to the assailant.
New York November 11 A photographer named Win W Ash aged 35 on a month long spree threw a lamp at his wife as his brain waned from a condition called gibker He barricaded the door and vowed to watch her burn Witnesses and firemen aided by a passerby rescued the wife though badly burned while the child was unharmed The two story frame house at 170th street Kingbridge road was set ablaze Ash was arrested after the incident
Special Postmaster Teata of this city faced financial trouble from defeat of Harrisor in the election. Overwhelmed by the probable loss of his office, he went to his private room in the post office and shot himself in the head with a revolver, dying instantly.
In San Francisco on November 11, the steam whaler Orca brought in Ward fifth mate and 15 survivors from the wrecked Helen. Six days after the October 12 disaster, exposure claimed many crew members. Mary Smith, a colored girl, was arrested and claimed release from the workhouse, but denied drunkenness.
A lecture notes that an electric current travels about 187000 miles per second and could complete 71 circuits of the Earth in the time a clock ticks once, illustrating the presumed instantaneity of an electric fatality. The observation aims to prove that death by electric shock is instantaneous.
Preyton Campbell and Co owners of Rockbridge alum springs fail after a poor season. The late Commercial National Bank of Dubuque was valued at 400. The entire concern sold at auction Friday for 19 409. Coal firms in Schuylkill Valley face car shortages with some collieries idled. Washington officials fear election results may hinder the monetary conference and Behring Sea talks.
At Ohio street grounds Saturday at 3 pm DePauw and Butler meet in a decisive inter-collegiate football game. DePauw arrives with Smiths, Whitcomb, Wood, Ryan, Mitchell, Hiteborg, Fry, and captains SMITI and CAPT. BAKER leads Butler with a strengthened lineup as odds favor DePauw.
Chas. Neundorfer councilman charged with soliciting bribes was arraigned in common pleas court. He admitted oath bound gang meeting at his store and plotting to bleed rich corporations seeking franchises. He begged for mercy as the state facts were read.
An Indiana interview with Secretary Vincent of the third party claims the Republican party is done and that independents may fuse with the populists. He argues the populist platform could bend on most issues except money issuance and silver, predicting Democratic defeats and a new party rise from Republican wreckage. He cites Gresham’s stance and envisions future leadership among independents, with election results influencing strategy. New bookcases at Wm L Elders.
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