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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1894
Page
1
In an exchange with Tur Lux the governor affirmed possible steps within days or weeks to suppress the Roby races, stating he is in contact with Lake County Sheriff and watching proceedings while newspapers report more than official details. The sheriff is monitoring but no confirmed violations have been officially reported.
Frightful explosion in Blanch coal mine at Collier's Station shows a green-hand Italian worker overcharged and ignition spreading coal dust flames. In shaft 48 men present. seven named dead include Michael Rooney and Thomas Donnelly. Donnelly leaves widow and ten children. Several injured. bodies brought to surface amid tearing cries. Italian attacker killed in blast.
A Cincinnati report notes parallels between a July killing of Mary Ekhart in her Walnut Street room and Denver strangler activity. A towel bound the neck, a neck wound present, and no clues remain as investigators seek to link the crimes. Also covers a safety-board speech by Clerk Herrick, assaults in Illinois Street, neighborhood robberies, a rat bite on a child in Valparaiso, and obituaries from Olympia and Victoria.
President Lilly of the Commercial Club rejects viaducts as lasting relief for railroad obstructions. He argues elevation of tracks is the correct approach and urges city action to compel railroads to proceed now, viewing temporary viaducts as insufficient and wasteful. He notes Mayor Denny’s message did not reflect the elevated track commission. The public demand for comprehensive relief should continue.
A three story brick building housing Mangle and Schmidt's bakery on Fifteenth Avenue collapsed Wednesday morning in Nuewara New Jersey, burying two men and seriously injuring three others. A 200 worker night shift had left at 7 am. The second floor overload caused the disaster as 100 barrels of flour were stored there. All victims were extricated.
From Loxpon dated November 21 Troth reports the queen has aged in the autumn and can walk only a few steps due to rheumatism. The brief note confirms her health is a concern with limited mobility for the monarch.
Terrifying wind storm roared through Denxink New York on Tuesday night causing heavy city damage while rural areas south of town suffered greater losses. No lives were reported. Separately New York line workers faced wage cuts as half the members planned a strike with the other half backing them. A pamphlet circulated in Valparaiso urged opposition to a conversion scheme and Ministers urged President Montt to resign.
A restored town notice item lists Judge McMasters appointing Frank Eppert as bailiff in room 1. It notes assorted local happenings including a marriage declaration by Joe Foppiano, a progressive cinch party for Marion club members, and various minor legal and civic items from the week.
Marion county legislators weigh reforms after Friday night borrowing of 45000 at 6 percent sparks calls to abolish the board or require two thirds votes for real estate and large expenditures. Several candidates for speaker emerge while discussions include tax relief, the Fe and Salary Law, and a new apportionment law.
On November 21 the Dernorr school board closed two public and two parochial schools due to a diphtheria epidemic spreading for weeks with over 20 daily new cases. The urgency mirrors a broader health crisis affecting students and communities. Also noted Nov 21 Springfield Illinois reports General John McClernand in dangerous condition with a neck carbuncle and advanced age hindering recovery.
Leo Fitzpatrick assistant state librarian died at St Vincent's hospital Wednesday morning under mysterious circumstances. He left the state house room in the night and was found dead with a neck mark, coroner undecided on cause. A friend mentioned a possible romance, while authorities indicated an effort to suppress details.
Late Wednesday afternoon Jitzpatrick’s death is reported after he entered his room, summoned a nurse for breakfast, then used a gas fixture and a chair with suspender rope to end his life. Temporary insanity is suspected.
Gen Ezeta arrived in San Francisco from Mexico to visit his children who were due to leave San Salvador on November 16 He plans a two month stay then to travel east and to London to collect money from a coffee sale prior to his misfortune He contends Mexico could gain nothing from war with Guatemala.
Detective Crawford and agent Perry brought H H Holmes and two women to Boston from Chicago. Holmes claimed a long swindle history with Pitzel body insurance payouts from 10 000 to 20 000, including a Chicago murder. He alleged Pitzel alive in San Salvador and supported many relatives, while investigators doubt the tale.
Mayor Denny faces fatigue from circulating reports about the city engineer's department. Allegations include inferior brick in sewers, employee favoritism, Brown's inattention, and several staff riding passes on streetcar lines. An investigation by the mayor and Board of Works meets Wednesday evening. findings may suggest Brown's discharge, though not expected.
Fred Reagan of Marion was in police court Wednesday charged with drunkenness. Judge Stubbs, an old family friend, fined him. Tuesday night he accosted a woman on Pennsylvania street and implied a confrontation when she spoke to a stranger. He then told her not to get sassy, leading to his arrest.
New York November 21 It is announced that father Ducey has appealed to Satolli for liberty to attend sessions of the Saxon committee which Archbishop Corrigan has forbidden him to attend. The report cites ongoing theater listings and local events as part of the busy week in New York and Indianapolis theater circles.
Telegraphic dispatches from Talien Wan report Admiral Ito’s Japanese fleet holding Wei Hai Wei harbor as Chinese general Li Hung Chung questions obedience to the imperial government. Japan replies via Tokio minister Dun, urging direct China Japan mediation. State Department notes goodwill but no direct proposition.
A group of men including Arthur Bougartus George Wood Otto Mowes Otto Schulz Sam Byere Henry Borgending Chas Ohmes and Frank Blair were arrested on grand jury indictments for criminal assault against Clara Gald a 13 year old residing at the Home for the Friendless. The alleged attack occurred south of the city in September.
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