04 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1893
Page
1
A crowded municipal race enters a decisive final week as both parties mobilize funds and volunteers. Tom Taggart and Tom Sullivan forecast a Sullivan victory while Denny supporters anticipate a close win. Betting and new endorsements swirl as parties plan aggressive late campaigning and rallies in Indianapolis.
New Orleans reports a rising death toll from the gulf states tornadoes reaching an estimated 230 with Bayou Cook fishing hamlets wiped out and fishermen slain at midnight. Rescue aid arrives from New Orleans as Grand Island's fate remains uncertain and rumors of island destruction persist.
A Missouri case details barber L B Brown and his wife Annie Brown tied to Chicago and Bethany indictments. Her alleged infidelities, a divorce suit, and a grand jury probe involve Linthacum and others. Frank Brown testifies. Mary Lovell seeks to sever 30 years of marriage to Jefferson over alleged bad treatment.
At a special meeting of the Indianapolis clearing house Tuesday afternoon Manager Woollen resigned after ten years of service. Frederick Baggs, his six year assistant, was elected to succeed him, as Woollen plans travel and sight seeing. A resolution praising his service was to be filed. Woollen, 69, recently resigned the city controllership and now leaves active business life.
In St Clair hall at St Clair street and Indiana avenue a large crowd gathered for a political meeting featuring Attorney-general Green Smith and the mayor. Speakers attacked opponents and campaign issues while the crowd enjoyed Sullivan beer in a saloon beneath the hall.
Oscar Darnell, about 20, son of prominent Jamestown attorney William Darnell, allegedly shot Swiss Tillie Magors in Lebanon on Tuesday night and fled to Hendricks county where his body was found with a bullet wound the next morning. Officials suggest jealousy as the motive. details remain uncertain.
An unknown elderly man about 80, with eagle tattoo initials J. L B on his arm, died while leaving a National Starch Works feed department. He wore plain work clothes, drove a one-horse wagon, and carried a $12 receipt. Coroner Beck investigates to identify him. face reportedly resembled Gladstone.
Four Alabama state troops left Brainerd at 1 50 am for Decatur on Governor Jones orders to protect Louisville and Nashville property amid a looming clash between striking shopmen and workers. A telegram asked for reinforcements as ten deputies guard the immense works and violence is feared though best strikers deny plans.
An informal reception and musicale honored President's Day at the Propykeum with piano and vocal performances by Mrs. Winifred Hurter Mooney Miss Julia Heron and vocal quartet by Mrs. Lynn Morrison Holland and Jones. Future events include lectures public meetings and a Women's club banquet this week.
Masked robbers invaded the Avide depot on Cripple Creek stage line Tuesday night. They robbed the Wells Fargo express strong box of 450 dollars and believed a larger sum was at the station, which had been forwarded hours earlier.
Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires dispatches report Parana state revolting against President Peixoto. Riots loom in Rio as Peixoto vows to fight on. Admiral Melio blocks Rio and Santos ports, halting trade and alarm spreading among merchants.
At noon Wednesday on North Delaware Street a horse belonging to Mrs. Chan Evans of 166 East St. Joseph Street bolted, threw Mrs. Evans to the pavement, and caused serious though not fatal injuries.
The jocular cadi mingles with political admirers in the county commissioners room and mocks the press, declaring his health relies on Republican papers. He jokes that the Journal fuels his breakfast appetite and that Son at noon and evening papers whet him for supper, claiming to have gained ten pounds since the campaign began.
David Bell of Buffalo, noted as the oldest iron man and ship builder on the lakes, was assigned on Wednesday. The report also notes a string of other events including political and public incidents across North America and Europe.
Indiana forecasts show fair weather for Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures moderate with light winds and no precipitation expected.
Seaton's Hat Store at N Pennsylvenia Street offers the cheapest hats in the city with new fair style designs. Elder's office desks are available in Win. 1.
Eminent doctors gather in Plymouth church for the Mississippi Valley Medical Association convention opening. Notable visitors include Calvin Reed of Chicago and J N Love of St Louis. A historic Parke-Davis mortar and pestle dated 1602 draws attention among exhibits.
Police seek John Sheets of Zionsville amid reports he is demented. Other items note Albert Lindertolm alleged to have robbed a workroom at Egan & Treat on I. Court-st. of clothing, officers facing irregularities with funds, and a receiver sought for Brightwood building association No 2 valued at 5210 dollars.
Washington Oct. 4 The senate foreign relations committee approved Dude Van Alen's appointment as several pension bills and a repeal push are debated. A Baltimore business delegation representing 120 firms urged repeal, citing a $50 million annual trade. Butler spoke against the silver report urging compromise while the House handled routine business and World’s Fair exhibits were thanked.
The Teamsters and Shovelers Union adopts a mutual cooperative plan and bids on public street work in Richmond excluding asphalt paving. A union board will share profits or losses, review bids, and many contracts are awarded at high, contested prices. Browder & Shover led with bids. other contracts include Tecumseh street sidewalks and various alleys with graded and paved work, some to be tested with Wabash brick No.2.
Attorney McCullough presses a contempt plea for Judge Cox while asserting circuit authority over the criminal court. Judge Brown’s team defends, calling the circuit a linen-washing venue and predicting a likely contempt finding and fine, with further circuit action planned for Thursday.
Dalton Batter Bates OUbE promotes men s stiff hats priced at $1.40 each saying they are the best value in the set for the money with a focus on fall fashion.
New York reports prep for the first in a five race series as Valkyrie and Vigilant edge toward launch from Sandy Hook. Forecasts hint fair weather despite a Gulf of Mexico storm. betting favors Valkyrie. Excursion steamers ready to transport up to 10,000 spectators for the 15 mile windward return course.
U S Marshal Jackson brought news of a clash with seven Northern Pacific train robbers near Blackfoot Indian agency. A posse member Henry Schuber was killed, Indian police fled, and Jackson retreated with Schuber's corpse. A 16 man posse hunted the robbers afterward.
A steamer was burned to the water’s edge near Mound City Arkansas seven miles north of Memphis shortly after midnight Wednesday. The vessel’s identity is unknown and no communication with Mound City exists by land. a tug departed for the scene and observers could see the fire from Memphis.
A vintage advertisement touts Si Liver Regulator as a remedy for dyspepsia. User claims the medicine relieved five years of suffering, naming Geo. Ayres of Delaphane, Sta, Va. The copy emphasizes digestion as life’s great secret and positions the product as the cure.
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