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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1893

Page

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Quail Season Yields Sparse Bob White Harvests Across Indiana

Indiana sportsmen report scarce bob white quail with widespread failure to bag substantial totals. Only Brown and Daviess counties show some cover abundance, while bass and rabbits provide pockets of success. Hunters Ward and Vories praise fishing on White River and look to future trips in Daviess county.

Bob White Indiana Brown and Daviess F. A. Ward State House Daviess County White River Alyson Hervey DL Vories Vories, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joss Johnson County Vortep Ed. Sherer Brooklyn Ind John Gasper Albert Lieber Marshall Mr. Gasper C. C. Paddock St Eaglen Brown County Shelby Hancock Mr. Haglen Fayette Rush County

Enmity Over Unsigned Warrants Stirs City Hall Row

A Florida based letter from ex Controller Woollen targets Controller Trusler over unsigned warrants left by Woollen. Woollen insists warrants were proper and paid, while Trusler plans to sign them and faces sharp criticism for a salary dispute tied to a fire department fee. Trusler seeks legal guidance on legality of his actions.

Woollen Trusler Florida Trusser Mr. Woollen Board of Safety Council

Coys Old Place Burns As Road House Ruins

The long running Lanham road house east of the city on the Irvington line burned early Thursday morning leaving a smoldering ruin. C B Waldren who slept inside described waking to dense smoke and escaping with only a few personal effects while firefighters stood by. Estimated loss near 5000 dollars.

Lanham Road House Irvington C. B. Waldren Sun Coy Hawkins Hollywood Homestead Sim Coy Ollie Lanham

Investigating Taylor's Bank Faces Turbulent Times

Federal grand jury probes the Vincennes national bank suspension and its troubled condition. On July 4 1892 W M Taylor president shot himself at a Vincennes churchyard. A receiver has run the bank since the suspension. Other cases involve post office matters and revenue law violations. Indianapolis bank examination finished with indictments due December 1.

Federal Grand Jury Vincennes National Bank W. M. Taylor Vincennes Wes Post Office Indianapolis National Bank

Odd Fellows Convention Reports and Officers Election

Thursday session focused on routine committee reports. The meeting will adjourn Thursday evening after electing officers for the coming year.

Divorce and court actions fill Hamilton county docket

Cewillow Ingalls divorced Eli for failure to provide. Julia Hamilton sues James H. for divorce and seeks her maiden name Straub. Judge Stephenson to swap benches with Judge Brown next week. Secretary Bicknell visits Southern insane hospital with state charities board. Insane hospital contracts set for Friday at the state house custodian’s office. Rowland Evans sues American Casualty Co. for 600 over unpaid transcript. State hospital annual report shows earnings 102 320 and disbursements 8 498.16. Charles Ek and Walter Adams sent to Board of Children’s Guardians. Lizzie, 10, could not be placed. Mrs. McLean improves from heart disease. Chas Grim to stand trial for a Brighton Beach prize fight. Wrade to be tried Friday. Joseph Varisette sues Reibold and contractors over a hotel accident, $5 000. Delayed decision due to attorney findings. expected Friday. Susan Edwards sues Supreme lodge K of P over a policy. Georgiana Kurtner’s daughter denies mother pretended to be sick to dodge Munden rape case. Supreme Court upholds Shoemaker versus South Bend spark arrester company on patent dispute.

Cewillow Ingalls Eli Rowland Evans American Casualty Company Systern Insans Hospital Charles Ek Walter Adams Board of Childrens’ Guardians Brown Lizzie McLean Chas. Grim Brighton Beach Wrade Joseph Varisette Louis Reibold Bates House Salisbury & Stanley Parisette Lux Munden Supreme Court Geo. H. Shoemaker South Bend South Bend Spark Arrester Company Appellees

Van Petts opens dry cleaning line at Union Co Operative

New dried aplit reas at Van Petts promotes patronage of Union Co-Operative Laundry as a top quality service, hailed as among the finest in town.

van Petts Union Co-Operative Laundry

Prisoner McPherson Escapes Court as Jury Deliberates

In a dramatic scene late Wednesday, Albie McPherson, awaiting verdict for attempting to ravish Lydia Munden, stood, seized his hat, and slipped from the courtroom corridor. Spectators and officials witnessed a football yard distraction as McPherson vanished. By Thursday morning, McPherson remained at large while the jury’s sealed verdict hung in the balance.

Warvest AlbiePherson Lydia Munden Eammett Horce Delawarest Tom Sheehan McPherson Court House Cox Sheehan Reveal Aberitf

Elegant weddings mark season at Second Presbyterian Church

The New family’s Elizabeth M New and J K McKeen Jr of Terre Haute wed at Second Presbyterian with Dr Milburn officiating. Guests included Rowena New and many out of town ushers. After a reception the couple left for St Louis and Terre Haute. Additional nuptials followed at local homes with Lillian Habich, Herman Osterheld, and Julia Muller joining in marriage.

Second Presbyterian Church Dbnss Elizabeth M. New John C. New Wim J.k K. McKeen N. Pennsylvania-st St. Louis Terre Haute Lillian Habich Carl Habich Herman Osterheld N. California-st Squire Habich Market-st Herman Adam Julia Muller Rev Peters Zion’s Church Minnie Dewald Paul Striebeck N. Mississippist Fulton-st

Record-setting locomotives duel near Curcaco

Two rapid locomotives left Chicago on the Lakeshore road with railroad men aboard. One train used New York Central engine 999 and Wagner cars, the other London and Northwestern's Empress with English compartment coaches. Tests of speed are planned for next week. Weather forecast for Indiana predicts colder, fair weather through Friday night.

Curcaco Awifteat Chicago Laks Shore Road New York Central London & Northwestern Road

Daughter born to Count Herbert Bismarck wife

The wife of Count Herbert Bismarck presented him with a daughter. Dispatches from Algiers report police uncovering nests of snarchists at Mustapha and Husselndy with many bombs seized. Forty thieves? 127 fishermen drowned off the coast in the recent storm. Receivers appointed Thursday for the American casualty company, four large Baltimore concerns.

Herbert Bismarck Copenhegen Sey American Casualty Company Baltimore Algiers Mustapha Husselndy

American Lag Waving Over Hawaiian Isles Plot

From Honolulu reports on November 16 and 28 via San Francisco, Minister Willis signals the U S policy toward Hawaii remains fixed while royalist plots to restore the queen rise. The Annexation club pledges resistance and threats flare as a Philadelphia–backed move looms.

Howno Uxt San Francisco Willis United States Alimena The American League League Wills Hawaiian Islands Pacific Ocean Mr. Winlis Philadelphia Thrane Auckland Cleveland Congress Annexation Club Wassixcton Gresham Honolulu

Destitute Old Lady Hicks Struggles At Oliver Avenue

A pitiful case of destitution surrounds Mrs Hicks at 6 Oliver Ave. She is ill and has no fire as gas was shut off for nonpayment. Grandchild aged 15 cares for her with help from kind neighbors. Once worth at least 75000 dollars, she now endures severe poverty after her daughter’s death.

Oliver Ave Hicks

Epidantic Grippe Outbreak in Local City

A local physician treats ten cases of genuine imported grippe with about 200 cases feared this autumn. Many residents suffer sniffles and headaches, Assessor Wolf recovers from a severe headache, and Henry Talbott, theatrical manager, is home ill with the illness after five calls for grippe cases on Wednesday night.

Grippe H Im Wolf Henry Talbott

Wreck of Chicago Limited Trains Rear-Freight Near Vincennes

The Chicago Limited on the E T H line collided with a freight train one mile south of Vincennes Indiana around 4 AM Thursday. The locomotive and baggage car were wrecked and burned. the engine and mail car sustained damage. The engineer and fireman escaped by jumping and were slightly injured. No fatalities reported.

Vincennes

The Pathetic Case of Two Orphans and Relief Efforts

A citywide relief effort unites township trustees the Commercial club and charity groups to aid destitute families. The flow mission reports hunger and illness among orphans and widows, with cases at Mulberry and Mitchell streets prompting immediate aid including meals clothing and medical care. A benefit fundraiser will support the relief fund.

Township Trustes Commercial Club Relief Committee of Workingmen Charity Organization Society Workingmen Fortune Charity Society Lane Citizens’ Company Mulberry St Mate Cahill Flow Plymouth Church Michgelst Iliva Barry Burberry St Raliaf Fund AL Bald Peney Wight

Lehigh Valley Freight Strike Sparks Widespread Action

Lehigh Valley railroad dispute triggers mass deputy sheriffs sworn in New Jersey and patrols as freight trains move on Lehigh Valley lines. Jersey City reports a fractured strike with trains briefly running under armed supervision. passenger service largely normal amid ongoing tension.

West Shoes Central and Erie Burraro Lehigh Valley New York Central West Shore & Erie Road Lehigh New Euenschen N. J New York Lehigh Valley Road Waverly Jersey City Sayre Penn Communipaw Reading Porrsville Evizaputa Iiehigh Valley

Swords' Points clash over court fees and receiver seek

Prosecutor Holtzman and Judge Stubbs spar over fee enforcement in police court. John Cooper, convicted of drunkenness, is released then ordered to pay the fee under protest. A receiver is sought for Kenwood property after notes secured by mortgage defaults and sales by Mary J Evans and others.

Swords Holtzman Stubbs Cooper Chag. WN. Tromroor Mary J. Evans C. W. Weaver Geo. R. Schofield W. J. Hubberd Mary Kenwood Banda

Possible Closure Rumor Hits Indianapolis Breweries

Manager Albert Lieber of the Indianapolis Brewing Company discusses a rumor that one of the three breweries may shut down amid plans to tax each plant as a separate entity. He notes consolidation could cut costs despite rising sales and emphasizes fairness in taxation, citing tax figures from the city and surrounding areas. He would dislike closing a plant, especially while aiming to maximize employment.

Albert Lieber Indianapolis Brewing Company Indian Center Township

Daring Burglary Strikes Greenfield Indiana

A bold raid in Greenfield Indiana Wednesday night saw eight to ten homes entered and J W Carter plumbing and gas fitting shop robbed. The safe was blown open causing extensive damage though little cash was taken. Detectives from nearby Indianapolis pursued leads with a note of a larger plan.

Greenfinny Ind Nieves J. W. Carter Lodisnapolis

Javary Sunk in Battle With Brazilian Government Boats

Reports from London and New York state the rebel monitor Javary was sunk in an engagement with government batteries at Witche r ay. The 200 crew aboard perished with the vessel, marking a major setback for the rebels.

London Tio Janeiro Wichteray Javary Melio Republic Aquibadan Jayary New York

Terrific Gales Raging in Scotland and England

London reports a severe gale and snowstorm sweeping Scotland and northern England with heavy drifting. Three trains buried in snow on the Highland line and seas rough offshore as officials tally 27 lives lost in the storm along the Irish and English coasts.

London Scotland England Highland Railway A. J. Mundells Board of Trade

Democratic Love Feast Highlights Indiana Politicians

The Grand hotel hosted a large Indiana Democratic gathering with Senators Voorhees Turpie and state officials attending. Speakers defended Looming silver fights, praised Joshua Jump as collector and discussed federal appointments while delegates conferred in secret clubs.

Voorhees Turpie John EK. Lamb Terre Haute Williard New North Vernon Jerome Herif Peru Tom Waggart Senator Voorhees Feres Joshua Jump Ua Terry Hut Belora Dump Han Jump Indianapolis Tanner Bynum and Turple Chas. L. Jewett

Cumback Talks Tariff Victory and Wallace Book

Hon Will Cumback of Greenfield ex lieutenant governor and president of the Western association of writers spoke Thursday. He said the tariff issue drives the Republican win and praised McKinley's presidential prospects while modestly noting Lew Wallace’s latent book does not meet his expectations.

Will Cumback Greenfield Western Association of Writers Waa Tim Sun McKinley Lew Wallace The India Cumback Gen. Wallace

Almeda Brings Honolulu News Quiet After Departure

The Almeda from Honolulu reached San Francisco on Thursday with no material change in Hawaii's situation. City engineer Brown is due back from New York Friday after being sworn in. Deputy Dean has led the office in his absence. Questions arise over potential pay for the time Brown was away as the controller weighs options.

Almeda San Francisco Esteamer Almeda Honolulu Hawaii Brown New York Ollica Mr. Brown

Funeral of Gen Rusk to be Imposing in Wisconsin

In Wiroona Wisconsin on November 23 the funeral for Gen Rusk will be an imposing event with ex Presidents Harrison Noble and Miller among expected attendees. A Milwaukee Madison train party of about 200 including state officers and Washburn post G A R will act as escort.

Wiroona Wis Rusk Harrison Noble Miller Milwaukee Madison Afcdison Goveck Alsa Washburn Post G. A. It

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