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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1892
Page
1
Mrs Harrison dies and her body is embalmed in Washington with a Spanish red cedar casket and copper inner case. The funeral at the White House is planned with Cabinet officers and others expected to wear mourning.
The nation mourns Caroline Scott Harrison wife of Benjamin Harrison who died Oct 25 1892. Funeral private at the White House with Rev Dr Tennis Hamlin and Rev Dr Bartlett officiating. Burial at Crown Hill Indianapolis with a formal train to carry pallbearers and officials.
Joseph Lebus from Peoria Illinois faced the Indianapolis police court after a Tuesday night incident on a Columbia Avenue car. He flourished a revolver when a colored man named Davis pushed him and claimed his brother-in-law George Marsh had the weapon. Acting Judge Bell fined Lebus fifty dollars.
Milbank the duelist Harry Vane Milbank died Monday in Daves Platz canton Grisons Switzerland after a prolonged illness. Once linked to the Coleman Drayton Borrowe scandal Milbank gained notoriety in New York public life and had traveled to a Swiss winter resort for health reasons.
William Bonner a 28 year old carpenter died in Jersey City after a brief illness, authorities say his death was due to Asiatic cholera. The death occurred shortly after dinner Tuesday with the patient lingering until 1 o clock Wednesday.
Denine New Mexico dispatch reports a band of 12 Apache warriors and one squaw crossed into old Mexico Tuesday evening after killing two ranchmen in Arizona last Friday and suspected of over 20 killings in old Mexico. Fifty U S troops under Lieut Bean of Fort Bowie pursue, eleven miles behind.
It is stated on Mrs Claflins authority that the $25 000 damage suit by Hebron Claflin against Biddolph Martin Victoria Woodhulls husband will be dropped as Dr Claflin has been pacified. Frank Wolf insane on 144th street stole 700 dollars and armed with a sword. a general alarm sent out. The United Coal Company merges ten midnight mines in Colorado valued at 1 022 359 dollars with output over 500 000 tons annually.
A flood of controversy surrounds the state registration decision with Democrats alleging Republicans hired Democrats to relocate votes for the election. Ex Governor Campbell spoke in Elwood along with Bynum as Hendricks and German-American clubs attended. Officials report probes and possible indictments for election-law violations while both parties cancel meetings after Mrs Morrison’s death.
William O Brien arrived to preside over a federal convention when Parnellites were attacked by feder ationists near the George hotel. A sharp engagement followed until police intervened and restored order.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local business or notice titled Dyeing and Cleaning Simki. The text mentions Pennsylvania and a code like 67.N with reference to an address or filing. Details are unclear but the item appears to be a small public or business notice from a Pennsylvania locale.
Judge Crown weighs whether the circuit court clerk may probate the will of the late James H. Rice without open court confirmation. Contestants argue lack of jurisdiction. the defense cites court custom and ministerial authority during vacation. A decision is deferred to later in the week.
A two story frame building at Central avenue and Harriet street burned at 1 30 am Wednesday. The lower front saloon owned by Shannon and McGinty was destroyed and Shannon his wife and three children were found dead under the timbers. The rear apartment occupants the Babcocks escaped nearly suffocated by smoke.
CurteaGo reports George Simmons a 14 year Chicago telephone company employee eloped Sunday with one of three telephone sisters, leaving a wife and family behind.
In San Francisco on October 26, an appeal bond of 2 030 000 dollars was filed in the case of M W Fox against the Hail and Norcross silver mining company. It is the largest appeal bond of that kind ever filed.
Paris reports the navy department will arm merchant ships with quick firing guns and modern warfare apparatus as a supplementary force. In Boston, Rev Mary Whitney of Cambridge accepts call to lead Second Unitarian Church in West Somerville.
In Curiaco on October 26, Norwegian residents plan a Thursday gathering in Scandia to honor Leif Erickson and commemorate the purported discovery of America 300 years ago.
A large fire early Wednesday leveled half of the Indiana Bicycle Company factory, a major local concern. Losses totaled about 865000 with 80000 in machinery and 20000 in stock. building value estimated at 25000. Suspected cause varied from gas to unknown origin. minimal water supply hindered firefighting. plant leaders included Charles I Smith president and W Barnes secretary.
William Cobler, assistant foreman at the Big Four shops on Dilonst, rushed to the police to report he shot and killed Chris Schackel in what he says was self defense after a longstanding feud. Cobler, 15 with a wife and two children, was charged with murder.
Col William Tucker of Tucker & Dorsey defends hiring boys in his wooden ware factory saying they are bright hard working and not placed near machinery. He recounts choosing not to employ a deaf and dumb boy and emphasizes wages housing and care for workers while denying underage labor. He notes no boys under 15 are employed and appeals for impartial investigation.
William Blodgett of News atalf fires warning shot at a burglar in the dark inside his home. His daughter slips from behind a curtain and calls him papa prompting him to drop the revolver and rescue the child.
Hovar L. Moulton of London visiting U S prisons for the International prison reform society says Oliver Curtis Perry was knocked insensible by a keeper after a failed escape at Auburn. He compares the incident unfavorably with European prisons and czarist Russia.
At Smith Park ball in Crawfordsville on October 26 James Carter stabbed attendees after attempting to assault a dancing partner. James Fiddler shot him three times, killing Carter instantly. authorities deem him possibly insane. Also reported: skeletons found near Crawfordsville, two feet tall anomalies noted.
Zenas King, president of the King Iron Bridge Company and pioneer in iron bridge building, died Tuesday night in Cleveland. His notable work includes the Covington Kentucky to Cincinnati bridge.
Judge Walker presided over multiple divorce cases this Wednesday morning. Jefferson Porter and his wife Myra faced cross claim for cruel treatment, while Louisa McMasters sought separation from Edward McMasters. Ena Spencer and George A Spencer also contested, with grounds including abandonment and lack of support.
Omaha reports the great grain famine warning with roads shutting down on wheat and corn. Chicago sees ten thousand loaded grain cars awaiting unloading as elevators fill from Toledo to Buffalo. St Louis notes a market bearing a heavy wheat load pushing prices down. Sioux Falls reports a grain blockade across railroads in the Dakotas Iowa and Nebraska.
Joe Burns faced police court on a theft charge for a watch from Carrie Hardesty. He was discharged but immediately arrested on highway robbery. Earlier a county commissioner was robbed on the Michigan road bridge. his modest takings were fifty cents.
Dr J A Woodburn opens university extension with a Friday night lecture on Slavery in the colonies and in the constitution. John W Ray reports 65 cents dividends to Judge Walker. William Wilson pleads guilty to assault with murderous intent. Cox sentences six months in the workhouse. Wilson 16. Prospective toboggan club and a slide on Fairview hill proposed. Marriage licenses listed for several couples. obituaries and residents named with ailments noted.
London Oct 23 A royal informant says Queen Victoria has been ill for several days with illness following a cold caught on a drive in the grounds at Windsor Castle A physician was called and the queen has not undertaken her official duties recently An official says she is now better but confined to her apartments But confidence remains cautious about her condition.
Secretary Davis of the water company says the new Manufacturers’ natural gas venture will boost gas supply to manufacturers in Indianapolis. Five miles of pipe laid, eight more miles ditched, streets restored as work proceeds, with gas to burn by Thanksgiving Day in about a month. Also reports dispute between Chicago Worlds Fair officials and local directors over exhibit rules, with Authority in question.
Special Treasury agent Lewis nabbed Geo. Johnna a former news agent suspected of smuggling opium on trains from Toronto. Adams a colored porter between here and Toronto was also arrested. They were taken to Lockport N Y for examination.
Schriber a four year old girl living at 1 EB Broadway died after a clothing fire ignited while playing with a sister. The janitor tore off garments and doused the flames but the child died within twenty minutes.
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