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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1893

Page

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Republicans Prepare A Apportionment Suit In Marion Circuit Court

The apportionment suit seeks injunction to void current districting as out of harmony with Supreme Court instructions. A. W. Wisbard leads the suit against county clerks headed by John H. Lenhart, with decision expected promptly and appeal to the Supreme Court. The Republicans schedule a Denison house meeting next Tuesday to reorganize the party nationwide, Gowdy noting strong prospects and intent to win by a large majority.

Marion Supreme Court A. W. Wisbard John H. Lenhart Adams County Circuit Court Republican State Committee Denison House

Dynamite Attacks Shake Barcelona and Villanueva Barracks

Anarchist violence escalates as a dynamite bomb explodes under the civic guard barracks in Villanueva near Barcelona injuring none but shattering the building. arrests follow. A second bomb on a house balcony in Barcelona is found before detonation as troops march to Mellila amid cheering crowds.

Bancelona Spain Villanusuva Mediterranean Barcelonas Civic Guard Plaza Realto Mellila

Unknown Dead Body Released From Dental College

A man’s body found east of the city and sent to a dental college for dissection has been released. The description from Cincinnati identified the remains as his missing brother but the coroner ordered no mutilation. The missing man has now been found, leaving the unknown dead unlikely to be identified.

Dental College Cincinnati

Found His Children at Last in Exavoon Indiana

Daniel Irish, who split from his family in 1857 during a move from Richmond, Indiana, has located his children in Frankton after searching since 1862. He served in the army, his wife remarried believing him dead, and she later died. Irish learned their whereabouts last week and plans to live with them the rest of his life.

Exavoon Ind Daniel Irish Frankton Richmond Irish

Burglary Strikes Homes as Wary Residents Alarmed

A bold early morning burglary in the northern part of the city targeted the home of Geo W Mitchel at 400 N Sinoisst and the room of Lew Wallace Jr. The intruder slipped away via a ladder and kitchen window after stealing a diamond pin, while a large pursuit ensued but he escaped. Mrs Mitchell woke, alerted servants, and the chase spread through the house.

Geo. W. Mitchel N. Sinoisst Lew Wallace, Jr Dir. Wallace Mr. Wallace

The Roby Drama At State House In Roby Club Controversy

The second Roby drama scene unfolds at the state house as proprietors Champaigns Knotts and attorney Robert Gregory seek incorporation with a $1200 capital. Secretary of State refuses without affidavits valuing club property at least $1000, Governor Matthews warns of gubernatorial power and suspicions about the club’s ties to the Colombians.

State House Morris Champaigns Knotts Robt Gregory Lake County Gov. Matthews the Sun Chicago Corbett-Mitchell Roby Mitchell

Strangers Try to Conclude Card Monte Racket on Farm Owner

In Brazin Indiana a well dressed man claimed to be a McKeen relation and sought to buy a farm. A third man then proposed three card monte. Cullen resisted. the trio threatened murder and fled after he raised the alarm at Bowling Green.

Brazin Ind Thos Cullen Bowling Green Bea McKeen Monte Brazil

Pan-handle switchman fatally crushed in city yards

George Merritt, a Pan-handle switchman, was killed Tuesday evening in the yards east of the city. He was assisting with cars when his footCaught in the track and dragged between bumpers. The wheels severed his left leg and caused internal injuries. He died at St. Vincent's Hospital. Merritt, a single man, resided at 61 North State Street.

Geo Merritt Waas St. Vincent’s Hospital N. State

Labor Signal Still Lives Despite Suspension

T M Gruelle of the Labor Signal says the paper paused for two weeks due to financial trouble. The publication will resume at 671 Virginia Ave, merging with People Right and Freedom at the same location.

T. M. Gruelle Labor Signal Virginia

Cary Life Highlights and Local Events of the Week

Senator Voorhees and John F E Tamb passed through en route to Terre Haute on Wednesday. A federal grand jury began work Wednesday to investigate Indianapolis national bank cases. A saloonkeeper said daily receipts are now about one eighth of last spring. Painter F A Cobey nearly lost a leg in a factory accident on Biddle Street. ambulance moved him to his home. L N A C railroad head Collins resigned. George Lowell to succeed. Southside loan association shareholders to receive 40 percent dividend starting Thursday. Louisville seeks 1895 Grand Army encampment and sent a committee to Secretary Fortune for guidance. World's fair executive board in Chicago to reserve bids for Indians building. one bidder offered $600. Two children of 8 J Murray had a narrow escape when a runaway horse threw them from a buggy. Retail grocers met behind closed doors about prosecuting peddlers. no action taken. Monument commission debates contractor Schmidt bill with cost now over 75 000. Attorney General Smith asked to resolve.

Voorhees John FE Tamb Terre Haute Federal Indianapolis National Bank F. A. Cobey Biddle Pine North-sts Collins Milwaukee George Lowell Southside Loan Association Louisville Grand Army Fortune Chicago J. Murray National Card Works Pennsylvania St Monument Commission Schmidt English Smith

President in Telepathic Interview Sparks Hawaiian Debate

A Chicago reporter and Indianapolis journalist spark a telepathic interview with the President about Hawaii. The exchange covers the Hawaiian crisis, annexation, monarchy in Brazil, and Canada, with the President denying plans to restore the queen and reflecting on duties and power. Ruth Cleveland interrupts the scene.

Railroad treasurer robbed of $20,000 in Chicago office

Ourcaco November 16. John HE Drake treasurer of the Indiana Illinois and Iowa railway was sandbagged and robbed of $20,000 in the ninth floor Rookery building office at 7 oclock Wednesday morning. Thieves escaped after taking money from the safe to pay employees.

Ourcaco John He, Drake Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Railway Rookery Building Drake

Senator Voorhees Denounces Pension Policy

Senator Voorhees criticized the administrations pension plan in a Wednesday interview, saying it costs the Democratic party votes and will anger supporters. Meanwhile creditors of the South-side Building and Loan Association learn they will receive 40 percent of claims in the county clerk's office Thursday, though interest adds to nearly 50 percent of original amounts.

Voorhees Washineton Hoke Smith Democratic Party Builiding and Loan Association Wilson Smail Wishard

Queen Victoria Aims to See President During Visit

Wasmeaton D C reports a well dressed middle aged woman and small dog visiting the white house on Wednesday seeking an audience with the president. She said queen Victoria had called and would continue to call until she gained an audience, but the president was out of town.

Wasmeaton D. C White House Queen Victoria

President Cleveland slips away amid health surgery rumors

President Cleveland leaves Washington with Secretary Lamont on the New York express amid secrecy. Reports say he may undergo another operation on his mouth or jaw, with speculation centered on his health as the Ways and Means Committee moves to publish the tariff bill despite Democratic pressure.

Wasnineroy D. C Cleveland Washington Lamont New York Express Pennsylvania Railroad Thurber Morton New York Philadelphia Press Souther House Ways and Means Committee Wilson

Indianapolis Detectives Mocked by Notorious Crook

A Sun reporter interviews a jailed burglar who calls Indianapolis detectives a bum set. He claims they arrest crooks on arrival, then release them to commit later crimes, leaving big game untracked while local small frys and cappers betray each other. The man vows to do nothing crooked again, though persecution drives him. Buck Farley later fled to St. Louis for counterfeiting. Virgie Hearn in Louisville faces receiving stolen property charges.

Sun Indianapolis Ta Sun Thia Cappers Iever Buck Farley O Buck Farley Splann St. Louis Buck Bupt. Byrnes Virgie Louisville Virgie Hearn W. B. Hoke Hoke

Brutal murder and suicide at Baugh farm

In AurIAnch Ohio on Tuesday night Curt Davidson, a farmhand, killed Miss Bertie Baugh, aged 20, in the Baugh farm house and later cut his own throat. Police found Davidson dead near the barn and the kitchen door bloodied, with evidence of a violent assault. Miss Bertie attended Mount Union College and was described as beautiful and popular.

Aurianch A.C. Baugh Curt Davidson Thomas Sirdon Davidson Birdie Falis Bis Miss Bauzh Mount Union College

Davis sought to address court on receivership case

Ex Judge Howe blocked Davis from speaking his planned facts before a decision. The article notes the receivership was not intended to be permanent and aimed to relief from a corrupt order. Hawking concluded arguments stressing liability for membership certificates and winding up the order.

Iron Hall Howe Davis Hawking Exzrth

Desterro Falls to Peixoto Forces in Brazil

Rio Janeiro dispatch reports Desterro the provisional capital under Admiral Mello has fallen after a bloody battle. Mello shells land forts and town while Peixoto’s troops threaten Rio. The cruiser Aguidaban damages property and wounds civilians as the struggle continues.

Aiello Hio Desterro New York Rio Janeiro Admiral Mello Peixoto Aguidaban Mello Rio

Change of venue sought in Henderson murder case

Lon Henderson’s lawyers told Judge Cox a venue change is to be requested due to local prejudice in the county. The trial for the slaying of John Tarpey may be moved. no hearing date set. Henderson was caught burglarizing a Haughville saloon, Tarpey shot, Henderson confessed. Weather forecast notes cold fair conditions for Indiana through Nov. 16, 1893. Union Co-Operative Laundry advertised as quality.

Lon Henderson F. & Foote John Tarpey Cox Criminal Court Henderson Haughville Tarpey

Gen Harrison Surprised By Hawaiian Correspondence Not Demanded

Ex-president William Henry Harrison voiced surprise that Congress did not demand the Hawaiian correspondence at its last session. He declined to express views on Hawaii while noting acts of the current administration and stressing that full records will reveal the facts in time. He suggested the matter could affect Cleveland’s government, but chose to avoid public opinion on the merits.

Harrison Sun N. Delaware Gen. Harrison Harrison Dome Congress Hawaii Cleveland Bomeuwhat Sesson

Guilty Of Murder In Grand Trunk Wreck Verdict

Barri Creek November 16 The coroner s jury finds that the Grand Trunk wreck which claimed 27 lives was caused by disobedience of dispatcher's orders and convicts Conductor Bertram N Scott and Engineer Barry Wooley of train No 6 of criminal negligence They exonerate the Grand Trunk from blame Conductor Scott faces a preliminary hearing on a second degree murder charge

Barri Creek Grand “‘Runk Bertram N. Scott Barry Wooley Grand Trunk Scott Herting Marger

Poisoned by Human Virus Ends Arm Injury Case

Dr Geo Carey journeyed to Cincinnati after aiding in the Denison house incident where W F Collard fell from a window in October. A scratch on Carey’s wrist allowed virulent matter to enter his veins causing blood poisoning and a withered arm. The text notes many such cases prove fatal and the doctor’s fate remains uncertain.

Geo. Carey Cincinnati W. F Collard Denison Collard

Miserable Sufferer Urged to Try Liver Keeniasors

An archaic advertisement promotes Fimmons Liver Keeniasors as quick relief for constipation dyspepsia and biliousness with a claim that ten doses cure. It states no continence dosing required and minimizes details.

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