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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1894
Page
1
Rev. Murphy refuses to discuss the Broadway M. E. church dispute. He has engaged an attorney and may seek legal steps to keep his position if needed. He declines to confirm or deny reports about appointing a female Catholic to the officiary or about church funding. He asks that the matter not be publicized.
Harris B Barnard whose body was buried at the insane hospital grounds was found missing from his grave on Friday. A farmer saw two men near the cemetery Thursday and authorities investigated uncovering an opened grave. This marks a second grave robbery at the hospital this fall. Barnard, who came from Orange County in 1852, died last Tuesday and post mortem findings revealed holes in his stomach and duodenum. The mystery puzzles the medical profession as to how he survived with such injuries. Concurrent dispatches report L E W railroad buying into L D W railroad, sparking industry chatter about the western line from the city.
A busy period of performances begins with Mr Charles Dickson at the Grand Opera house for three nights and a matinee next week. He premiers A jolly good fellow then Incog with R Pacheco’s farce. The Power of the Press, a grand scenic drama, opens at English’s Nov 19 for three nights and a matinee. Gracie Emmett leads The Pulse of New York at the Park with six roles and spectacular stage effects.
The simoon sweeping the territory for days left incalculable damage and near darkness. People and animals suffered as homes were affected and several reported missing with presumed deaths. Cavalry detachment from Fort Reno sent to aid may have succumbed to the storm and their fate is unknown.
Emperor Nicholas and the czarina visited requiem services at the cathedral as grand dukes and other royals appeared in full uniform. A large choir performed as crowds gathered despite bad weather to view the deceased ruler's face.
Seven year old Willie Butterfield was attacked by unidentified youths while carrying two buckets of red and blue paint in Bay County Michigan on Friday afternoon. He was stripped and painted and is in a critical condition as police search for the assailants.
The Indianapolis school board fight over a 45000 loan for six years at 6 percent sparked heated clashes. Commissioner Blackledge pressed for lower rates, clashing with Conscience Charlie and prompting personal jabs as Supt. Goss noted attendance gains and a disputed purchase of music study charts.
London reports confirm a brutal massacre of Armenian Christians by Khurd tribes. A Bitlis letter details 6000 killed, villages pillaged, women outraged, and a church attack during a wedding. An official London note cites Armenian brigands and further Muslim village burnings. Storms cut fishing crews and forced Eton College to close and send students home.
McKee Verner and Clay the street railway magnates held a private conference with company officials and attorneys to discuss future improvements and a possible city dispute. They hinted the federal court decision favored the company and indicated continued progress with track upgrades and new cars while seeking peaceful settlements if offered.
In Syracuse on November 17 at Jacob's theater Pugilist Bob Fitzsimmons knocked sparring partner Con Riordan in the first round. Riordan collapsed, was unconscious, and doctors treated him with electricity though recovery was uncertain. Fitzsimmons claimed Riordan had been drinking and the company planned to discharge him. Riordan’s condition remained grave as authorities hold the situation for the outcome.
Riordan died from brain hemorrhage after a blow from Bob Fitzsimmons at Jacob's theater in Syracuse. Fitzsimmons expressed remorse, tears, and denied a hard hit. Riordan had been drinking. authorities held Fitzsimmons, while others report surrounding chaos and prior incidents.
A collection of street quotes from Druggist Stucky to Attorney Enehardt covers local topics. Friction in fraternity chapters, fashion trends in shirts, toy remakes, rail and streetcar life, and concerns about business, politics, and stock markets surface in quick remarks.
The president will ask the December congress to consider the financial question at issue between the public and the secretary of the treasury. He will support the policy crafted by the secretary, aiming to avert further denials from Carlisle and to avoid another letter of recommendation.
An old advertisement offers cistern and well services including cemented cisterns for $1.00 and staves connected to city parts for 8 cents. It references Butts, 183 Indiana-age, and a telephone line at Ven Louis with hours noted.
City fiscal year change proposed after Sept 1 report shows Engineer Brown needing 6000 dollars to cover expenses until Jan 1. Discharged inspectors and chainmen claim discrimination as political tensions rise between Republicans and Democrats in city departments.
A six year old girl, Freda Mall, was playing near a bonfire at 179 Johnson Ave. Friday evening when her dress caught fire. Her father August Mall rushed to help, tearing at the flames but suffering burns himself. The child was hospitalized Saturday with severe burns to her lower body and possible inhalation of flames.
A health official faced a townsman who blamed hogs for measles spreading in the city. The crowd heard that measles remains an ongoing epidemic though not as severe as before, while officials dismissed the hogs theory and urged reliance on proper public health measures.
Franklin Babitt won the Wayne township justice of the peace post but his certificate is not yet claimable and he may be appointed by the county commissioners. The piece notes Republican officers socializing at Columbia hall with apples and cigars and mentions Judge McCray replacing Judge Cox in criminal court. Judge Cox has handled 3,000 cases over four years with only two reversals. Also lists local ads for bedroom suites and discounted shirts, plus cemented cisterns at Indiana Avenue business.
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