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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1893

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Patriarch Haughey's Suspended Funds Overshadow Odd Fellows Session

Grand encampment of the Odd Fellows meets in Indianapolis with over 400 members as Patriarch Theodore P. Haughey faces_BANK failure fallout. The report details his resignations and losses of about 5,551.85 with 8,242.91 total receipts, plus subsequent warrants, amid calls for bylaw revisions and pending Belle-street sewer protests.

Pennsylvania St Grand Lodge Indianapolis Theodora P. Fiaughey Indiana State Lodge Lont John &. Cockrum Jas A. Wildman John F. Wallick A. C. Daily Haughey Cockrum Indianapolis National Bank Theodore P. Haughey Indianapoli Order of Odd Yellows Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellowship Theo Heau

Express messenger shot in Ogden train robbery

Rio Grande & Western train arrives Ogden at 1 am. Express messenger Sayers found dead on the floor with a bullet through his heart and a pistol under his body. Police presume the pistol discharged accidentally as he attempted to lock the safe.

Oncpen Utah Rio Grande & Western Ogden Sayers

Liver and Kidney Health Promoted by Sarsaparila Remedy

An advertising-style notice touts Sarsaparila as a great regulator and invigoration agent for the liver and bowels. It claims rapid, effective action from Hoon's Pins and similar ingredients, stressing the importance of keeping liver and kidneys in good condition.

Admin of Carson estate named after widow request

Peter Carson, late county recorder, left no will and the Indiana Trust Company was appointed administrator. The estate totals about $10,009 in personal property with several small city realty pieces. Of the cash, $5,000 is deposited in a local bank. Loftus removed as fire alarm supervisor. Geo. Holderman becomes superintendent. Patrolman Jackson and Fireman Null resignations accepted. Board notes fire department stock is poor and plans to buy 5,000 feet of hose after tests. Loftus, a telephone man, is removed from the police force for sleeping on duty. In Birsingham, Nov 21, Jonasville is burning. wind at 60 mph, damages may reach $800,000. Lehigh Valley freight halted. no cars moved, pawns in Coxton yards stolen.

Uix-Recorder Peter Carson Indiana Trust Company Loftus Board of Safety Pet Fanning Lire Geo. Holderman Fanning Jackson Null Burford Birsingham Ale Jonasville Lehigh Valley Strikce Buryau Lehigh Valley Coxton

Police Watchfulness and Local Crime Headlines

The city tightens patrols and trains observers as police resignations and arrests surface. Individuals named include Engle the property clerk, Willie Brooks tied to thefts, and Otto Frank with John Shopp captured for stealing papers. a prize winner from Tait & Boas is noted, while many other incidents, lawsuits, and civic news fill the page from court actions to a firemen's ball and club openings.

Engle Iron Mountain Road Willie Brooks Sterling Tu Lux Grand Jury Pettibone & Co Cincinnati Otto Frank John Shopp Big Four Fred C.vohn Tait & Boas New York Bool Abby Jones Reform School Jan Larceny Chas. McDonald Fred Frazier BM. A. Farrell Smith & Tami Georgiast Henry Thomas Third St Leber J. H. Clark M. M. Reynolds August Althoff Annis German Orphan Asylum Powell Columbia Club James I. Farley Iron Hall W. Third St Relief Committee Democratic Grand Hotel Turpie, Voorhees and Gray Bynum Strorneys Tomlinson Hall Denny Ida Sweenie Adolph Fatzke Andrew Smith Nick Rambush Bruntus Henry Mary Kemp Joe Minnietta Imry Hol Kate Perebaugh Emma Laffert Geo Anna Davis Chester Ruby Bradford Deatus Edward Carl Metzler August Becker Bella James Wm. Broderick John Seitz Katie McGaugan Mertel O’brien Carroll E. Teeguarden L. Pearl Forbes Fred A.rieman Dina Dirke William Clinkert Jessie Wixted Charles H. Grothe Lulu Chantine

Diggs Declared Sane After Odd Guardian Hearing

John A. Diggs faced a guardianship bid in circuit court over alleged insanity. He testified liquor worsened his condition, recalled a prior stroke, and joked about divorcing alcohol, amusing judge, jurors, and spectators. A guardian was appointed to handle his pension funds.

John A. Diggs Diggs Libertyst Brown Imade Deitch Judge Brown Honer Lam Goliyr Lve Oluman Brown Cieck Guardian

Arabians rounded up in Midway case and theft spree

Police tied a wood stealing ring to a grand jury after Tuesday court sent three Arabians to the grand jury and fined 123 others ten dollars for associating with thieves. Monday officers followed women with lumber to a Williams street house and found 17 Arabians gathered with others playing cards amid a peddler’s setup. Sadie Esehm, a dancer, was arrested and later released.

Grand Jury Smith and Diltz Coburn Williams St Hyde Banks Sadie Esehm

Bomb Attempts Rock Valencia Mayor Office in Torrente

In Torrente, Valencia, Spain, Monday morning two bombs exploded in the mayor’s office causing slight damage. The method of entry remains unknown amid heightened security since the Barcelo na and Marseilles outrages. Police in Huerta near Barcelona uncovered a bomb factory with six dynamite charges and an unexploded shell.

Spain Valencia Torrente Barcelona Marseilles Huerta

National Bank Cases Move Through Grand Jury in Indianapolis

Federal grand jury resumes hearings on Indianapolis national bank cases with clerks Thos Baggs William Bradshaw Will Rexford J Robinson and W J Golt as principal witnesses. Indictments not expected this week.

National Bank Federal Grand Jury Indianapolis National Bank Thos. Baggs Wm. Bradshaw Will Rexford 2A. Robinson W. J. Golt

Zig-zags Organize Polo Club and Challenge State Clubs

News notes from bicycle circles report the Zig-zags planning a polo club and issuing a state wide challenge to any polo club. It also notes 48743 riders raced in the past season, tours by W C Marlon and Gene Miner, and that Cassignard earned about 1000 dollars monthly in prize money. The Zig-zag club’s 100 mile challenge to Terre Haute remains unaccepted.

W. C. Marlon Indiana Bicycle Company Gene Miner Independence Pace Johnson Cassignard France Terre Haute Central Cycling Company New York Broad Ripple

Six Men Burned in Beav er Fire at Government Dam Hotel

A blaze at the Merritt house near the government dam two miles below Denver Beaver County on Tuesday morning killed six men and injured many others. The dazed occupants could not find exits as smoke filled the three story frame building. Names given include John Kelly Barney Wilkes Robt Stanley J J Wrenn James Tlughes and Danial. Five bodies recovered. search for a missing boy continues.

Beaver Government Dam Merritt Waroa John Kelly Wood’s Run Barney Wilkes Allegheny Robt Stanley Brighton J. J. Wrenn Boas Mason Hra Gon Danial James Tlughes Tlughes

Changes of Venue and Western League Meeting Update

Judge Cox condemns venue abuse amid two murder case transfers and discusses defense fees. A change of venue request faced objections from the father of the accused. The Western League meeting began after John T rush arrived, with no city changes confirmed regarding Sioux City or Omaha.

Western League Western Bagelor’s Association John Trush Sioux City Omaha Manning Kansas City

Marriage leads to fatal clash near Lusanon

In Lusanon Indiana on November 18 a quarrel over a wife ended with Jesse Altum shooting James Vaughn in the arm and then fatally wounding himself in the stomach. Altum’s condition was reported as dire with potential death. The wife had just left Altum for Vaughn and had moved to his house north of the city.

Lusanon Ind Jesse Altum James Vaughn Altum Vaughn

Notable Iowa Officials Skewer Politicians in Offbeat Portraits

A humorous satirical sketch targets figures such as Auditor Handerson, Prosecutor Holtzman, Clerk Schley, and Gov. Matthews, detailing odd habits and politics. It highlights reform-minded Andrew M. Sweeney, Attorney-general Green Smith, Ex-Controler Woollen, and Rhody Shiel as colorful local characters amid party dynamics and imagined misadventures.

Auditor-of Handerson Holtzman Henry Bain Southside Schley Circuit Court Northside Jack Gowdy Republican State Committee Andrew M. Sweeney Supreme Court Gov Matthews Washington Irving Green Smith McGulf Woollen California Rhody Shiel Denison House

Ex-Gov Jeremiah Rusk Dies in Wisconsin

Viroqua Wisconsin reports the death of ex Governor Jeremiah Rusk at 8 a m on November 21 He previously served as Wisconsin governor and as secretary of agriculture under President Harrison The article notes his career from farmer to congressman and his humor as a storyteller with a famous anecdote involving Donn Piatt The piece recalls his military service in the Twenty fifth Wisconsin and his role in the Bolt riot era and Wisconsin pension legislation The obituary also mentions Harrison learning of Rusk's death from a Sun reporter and conveying the news with sorrow.

Viroqua Wis Jeremiah Rusk Harrison Gen. Rusk Sun Husk Jeremiah McLain Rusk Morgan County Ohio Wisconsin Verona County Twenty-fifth Wisconsin Regiment Shermen Selkehatchie Congress Garfield Paraguay Rusk Tillwaukee Lincoln Donn Platt Jere Piatt Donn

One Pride Colored Citizens Meet Over City Janitorship

A gathering of colored citizens at Antioch church discussed forming a permanent organization to pressure for fair treatment. Speaker W. A. Sweeney criticized the city for giving only a small janitorship in exchange for colored support. A committee of 50 was appointed to advance the effort.

Antioch Church W. A. Sweeney Republican Party

A Brutal Burglar and Other Small News Bits

A burglar broke into Geo P Randall's home at 15 Indiana Street early Tuesday, assaulting Mrs Randall and her daughter with an iron bar before escaping. Rosa Bush, 17, returned to Reedaville after losing $15 and a Kansas City ticket while pursuing a fiancé. Montreal police nab three youths for a Nelson monument plot. Patrolman Simpson recovered lost weapons from a hotel washroom and Kendrick was released. Beechams Pills advertised.

Boston Geo. P. Randall Freman Indiana St Rosa Rosa Bush Reedaville Ind Kansas City Union Depot Nelsons Monument Montreal Mercier Nelson Jaques Cartier Square Simpson Occidental Philip Kendal Kendal

A Charme d Lib The Natives Believe His Skin Bullet Proof

A World War era account tells how British commissioner C G G Wheatley in north Borneo commands a small province with Sikh soldiers and a treasury guard. Natives fear his invulnerability amid barter for heads and firearms while Ensign W M Crose visits aboard a U S ship off Mar ion. A separate New York note mentions a mysterious vessel from Admiral Mello’s Heel near New York ready to engage Nictherey.

U. S Marion Borneo C. G. G. Wheatley Mempatkul North Borneo W. M. Crose Wheatley India Hea Navy Bin Vere Biollo New York Mello Fae Nictherey

Morris tops Park program with The Old Musician

Felix Morris stars in The Old Musician at the Grand with Jane Stuart and Arthur Byron delivering strong turns. The program also features The Major Bucktone's Cousin Joe and a Park bill with The Heart of Africa and Adolph Dusent hypnotism scene. The Carleton Opera Company opens at English’s with Nan on stage, led by Carleton and Alice Vincent. The council conducts broad city business including an impeachment ordinance and new vehicle taxes while considering annexation talks with Haughville.

Felix Morris Felix Blorria Mr. Morris the Grand Bucketone Cousin Joe Morris Carleton Opera Company English’n Nanon New York Carleton Mies Alice Vincent Fanny D. Hall H. M. Imano

Joyful Republicans Hold Statewide Love Feast in Denison

Denison hosts a Republican gathering with about 150 representatives meeting in the lobby. Notables like Argon Chase and ex-Congressman Jos B Cheadle mingle as Marcus Sulzer pushes for secretary of state while plans for precinct primaries and organization dates are discussed.

Denison House Argon Chase Kaneas Marcus R. Sulzer Sun Jos. B. Cheadle Biarcus J. Sulzer Jack Gowdy

Geologist Gorby Arrested for Drunkenness in State House

Gorby state geologist of Indisens pleaded guilty in police court to drunkenness and was fined five dollars plus costs. He caused a disturbance at the state house, was confined in a small room, resisted, and spent the night at police headquarters before the patrol wagon transported him there. Custodian Griffin said Gorby becomes ugly when drinking and wants to ruin things.

Gorby Indisens State House Griffin Tim Police

Tug Boat Sunk. Two Drowned in North River Incident

The tug Charles R B Stone sank at 2 a.m. Tuesday while taking water at a bulkhead on North River. Henry Rogers, 15, and a fireman only identified as William drowned. Police rescued several crew members with difficulty.

Yeur Charles RB. Stone North River Henry Rogers William

Farmer Bert Mackey Murder Reported in Wooster

Wooster Ohio reports a prominent young farmer Bert Mackey was murdered Monday night to steal his $10,000 life policy. The incident centers on the theft motive and questions surrounding the insurance benefit.

Wooster, O Bert Mackey

Indiana Weather Forecast for 36 Hours to 8 PM Nov 2 1893

Forecast for Indiana indicates rain on Tuesday followed by fair and cooler conditions on Wednesday. The outlook covers the 36 hours ending at 8 PM on November 2, 1893.

Indiana

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