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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1895
Page
1
A late November election story shows brisk but uneven turnout across wards 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 15 with reports of scratching ballots and partisan boosts. Democratic organizers led by Chairman Curtis press optimism while Republicans claim pockets of advantage. incidents include a contest over a vote and taunting by streetcar workers.
The Corbett Fitzsimmons bout faces legal and political hurdles as promoters seek a Dallas landing. Mayor Waters and a committee member travel to Dallas amid state law limits and a $2400 fine. William A Brady heads to Dallas to press for terms and secure Fitzsimmons stake money.
In Monday night talks, county Republicans and state Democrats agreed on a fusion slate headed by Thos. Beating for register. Tammany countersed with a bold stand backing a referendum aimed at altering laws to curb blackmail and oppression while letting residents vote on Sunday sale of food and beverages under restrictions compatible with religious observances.
A Chicago paper ad by Edward Smith of Lincoln Nebraska seeking a wife not a new woman led to letters from Miss Mary Keller of Hollidaysburg. A quiet ceremony took place Sunday night and the couple departed for their western home on Monday.
The court of appeals upholds the 1894 murder conviction of Bay Shea, a Troy politician, for the killing of Ross during Troy Spring elections.
Classified notices advertise driven wells at 40c Percot 18 Indiana avenue with phone 1791, novelty grates and gaslogs by Jno M Lilly, folding beds at all prices, leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented for 1.50, and pumps at factory prices. Contact 4 4, Butes, 18s indian avenue, phone Vw.
Paris reports Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, captured by French forces on Sept. 27. Queen and prime minister flee to Ambosistra as Tamatave dispatches describe bombardment of Faralatra on Oct. 4 and assault on Oct. 5. News brings relief to the government and public amid fears of ministry change.
Father Francis Dent, a defiant priest in New York, jailed for perjury in Brooklyn after years in conflict with Bishop Ryan of Buffalo and the St Francis order. Indicted by the Kings county grand jury on October 28, 1854, he claimed a papal rescript reinstated him in the order and swore it was issued in Rome.
Neons received word of a Saturday duel in Jacksonville, a village on the Washington county line, between cousins Jylia Shoemaker and Proctor Shoemaker. After a churchyard spat they agreed to shoot it out, firing five shots after stepping ten paces. Proctor was wounded, ball entering his right side and lodging in the left shoulder. a shot from Proctor’s pistol also hit John’s hat. Proctor’s condition could be fatal. a trial will occur once his wounds are known.
At Forest Park Zoo in St. Louis, keeper Lenny Nelson was killed when an elk seized him during a life saving effort for a young cow. The elk, imported from Chicago six years ago, had calmer behavior recently after shedding its velvet antlers.
The Sunday observance league plans mandamus actions to compel the mayor to enforce Chicago Sunday laws long ignored, aiming to revive compliance with the holy day rules.
A disaster on the Oka River near Ozery leaves a hundred people dead after a raft capsizes on Monday. Rescue and recovery operations are underway as officials confirm the toll.
Government officers seized thousands of tickets shipped to Detroit by various firms and informed by the American Express Company. The action targets agents in the area as authorities move to halt distribution.
The article notes the opening of a girls industrial school with an enrollment of 400. It mentions an annual church trustees meeting at the First Baptist Church, reporting a $247.89 surplus. Building permits issued in September total $156,113. Judge Stubbs released the McPeak brothers from the work house. Local anglers remark on prime bass seasons.
Frank Butts advertises driven wells and cisterns with guaranteed work at 205 E Washington St plus stove connections in any part of the city and a contact phone number 1791. The second line lists Frank Butts and a separate phone 796 for services.
In Louisville on October 8, Mrs. Mary Adams of 2838 West Dedierson street endures tragedy as daughter Miss Fannie Adams, 24, prepared to wed Wil Linxley. A sudden heart ailment struck early Monday morning, killing her before the Wednesday ceremony. The family recalls a day of hopeful plans before the loss.
In New York on October 6 the Hannigan case, charged with killing Solomon Mann the betrayer of his sister, was adjourned as District Attorney McIntyre urged mental incapacity. Dr W J O Sullivan said Hannigan is sane now, while the defense argued insanity at the time of the May 23 shooting in front of the Bristol hotel at Forty second Street and Fifth Avenue. The court ordered the trial delayed as to his mental condition.
Gov Matthews questions Sheriff Womeeck authority after McFee was led from a northern prison toward Indianapolis. McFee’s pardon would have expired Tuesday noon without release. Sheriff reportedly took him Friday night or Saturday, while governor planned to release at prison gates for Mrs McKee to join. An inquiry will be started.
Turmoil erupts in the Armenian cities of the Sassoun district as Turks clash with locals in Sivas Van and Bitlis. The short, violent outbreak follows rising tensions in the area with casualties and curfews reported.
The will filed Monday leaves all household property to the Door of Hope, a home for fallen women, and bequeaths 1000 dollars to William W. Wheeler to fund rescues of such women.
Prince Bismarck is noted to suffer facial neuralgia and a chill from the cold snap. Undertaker David Kregele returns to the business at 695 N Illinois with assistant Robert Adams. telephone 250 is the contact line.
Wilkesbarre, Pa October 8 A gas explosion at the Dorrance mine operated by Lehigh Valley Coal Co. collapsed passages and trapped workers in the old Baltimore section. Rescue crews found two burned men, Robert Miller and William Blanchard, and warned that many others may be dead as fire damp widespread. Fourteen hours later the loss includes an engineering corps and several Hungarian laborers. Suffering miners, including Mike Sforris, died in hospital while others burned were expected to recover.
Mrs. John Dicker of 5606 Germaniast contracted hydrophobia after a bite by a black and tan terrier six weeks earlier. She developed severe neck pains and foams at the mouth with violent spasms at water. Doctors see no hope of recovery and fear impending death.
In San Francesco on Oct 8 Theodore Durant will testify to recount his April 3 actions with Blanche Lamont from school to his father's house. The defense plans guarded testimony to limit cross examination by the district attorney, aiming to close all loopholes per state supreme court rulings.
Dr Ellenbogen of Vienna, the Austrian delegate to the socialist congress in session, was arrested Tuesday morning for inflammatory remarks about the German emperor during his Monday speech.
Washington October 8 reports Gen Mahone is weaker and physicians say the end is near. The army leader has shown decline since Tuesday as medical staff observe his condition.
H L Spiegel offers original artistic designs for grills and fret work at moderate prices. Located at 316 HE Vermont street. Hardwood mantels and grates are available from Jno M Lilly.
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