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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1895
Page
1
Circuit court refused Frank Mays and William Gordon’s bid to block a settlement with Citizens' street car company. Judge Brown ruled municipal officers hold discretionary power. no fraud or manifest abuse shown, so equity will not intervene. Temporary injunction denied. Holtzman may appeal.
In Topeka Sept 8 John J. Ingalls declared his bid for the Senate seat he formerly held, signaling a return to public contention.
A young colored bicyclist knocked Miss Anna Albright from a buggy on Massachusetts avenue near Chio street Tuesday morning. She suffered a severe bruise and a fractured left leg. Dr. Woodard treated her at his office then at home at 425 College avenue. The rider paused to learn her condition but did not leave his name.
Porriano Oregon September 3 health board plans to quarantine the city due to a cholera threat from Honolulu. Loxpon September 8 a Grimsby woman dies with cholera per doctors.
New York dispatch reports the Valkyrie began a Tuesday morning spin outside the hook but wind failed. The vessel was towed to the basin for final touches ahead of Saturday race.
Papucah Ky Sept 3 Charles Anderson former Ohio governor died Monday afternoon at his rival’s home near Papucah aged 82.
New Years. Sept. 8 Mrs Elizabeth St John founder of the Order of the Eastern Star was picked up by Williamsburg police Tuesday morning charged with vagrancy. Found on a coal box in a side street wrapped in a horse blanket Monday night. Since Robert Macey's death she has faded from view. She was once at Bloomingdale asylum and the judge ordered a sanity exam.
The conflict over the flags concludes with the federal war colors to be sent to the national Grand Army encampment in Louisville. Governor Brown approves moving the colors on the condition that two Union veterans guard them from departure at the state house until their return.
Reports from Newport say Gertrude Vanderbilt, 19, will marry Moses Taylor, 25, heir to a vast wealth. Their union would join two fortunes totaling hundreds of millions.
Loxpon reports that Pillsbury, a young Brooklyn player, wins the world's tournament with 16 and 14 point totals amid glowing editorials. In Eng land two unfinished games of the international event concluded with Pillsbury ahead at 16 14 while Tschigorin Lasker Tarrasch Steinitz Schiffers follow.
County commissioners granted 100 liquor licenses on Tuesday. A fire damaged sheds near 42 College Avenue with about 400 dollars in losses Monday afternoon. Bert Spencer resigns county auditor role to become supreme court messenger. I C O F lodges held a combined picnic at Broad Ripple Park Monday. Athletic contests noted on the race track. Cairo banker Henry L. Halliday dies Monday night, known to Indianapolis residents. Will of Pike Township pioneer James Myers filed naming 40,000 dollars in property to kin. Remonstrance hearing set for license candidate Harry Miller on Friday. John Harrington, once escaped from the workhouse, described as a trustie on duty. John Wise sold pears on Washington Street. an angry exchange over bad fruit leads to legal purchases. Governor Matthews plans dedication of Chickamauga battlefield with 5,000 Indiana attendees. military invitations issued. List of births, marriages, and deaths recorded. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples including Magon Drury and Mattie Pleasant, and several others.
Marie Hildreth and Pauline Mutsell, young stylish women, attempted suicide at Fello's New York hotel on Rockaway Beach after a day of revelry and a confession of love. Suffering gas fumes, they lay in bed until Dr. White revived them after about 40 minutes. They left for Brooklyn after recovering.
George Harris appeared in police court after claiming he was a policeman and ordering farmers to remove wagon tongues. He admitted only raising tongues, said he was sober, and received a $5 fine for his actions.
Percival and Frances Coffin face a federal trial for aiding in wrecking the Indianapolis national bank. Both sides have prepared, with Sept 10 set as opening date and expected no postponement. Evidence to mirror the prior trial.
A gang of toughs provoked a disturbance on Monday afternoon at Washington and Prie streets. Detectives and patrolmen tried to disperse them, were surrounded, and used clubs to protect themselves. Officers Stephens and Steinruck arrived with the wagon, and John Ryan and Mike Donahoe were arrested for drunkenness and inciting a riot. Their cases set for trial Friday.
About 150 teachers attend the annual institute at the state house with strong interest. Dr. Eli T. Brown of Indianapolis speaks on physiology hygiene elementary science and geography. Prof. J. B. Wisely of the state normal and Prof. J. H. Brown of Indianapolis schools lecture on art. Wisely spoke on reading and literature Tuesday.
Senator Quay visited Pittsburg and Philadelphia to discuss presidential matters and the defeat of Calvin S. Brice. Charles L. Kurtz, Ohio Republican chairman and ex Gov Foraker confidant, met with Quay and then disappeared from reporters. Kurtz traveled east on the same train as Quay and stayed with the Americus club.
A runaway engine crashed into a Coney Island excursion train at Woodlawn Park station injuring 50 or more passengers. The engine, deserted by its crew, smashed the first car and ploughed halfway through the cars, with several victims expected to die. one man from Newark, William A. Pointer, is reported dead. The fireman and engineer are under arrest.
New York dispatch reports local officials doubt Killoran Russell and Arlen were captured in East St. Louis. Inspectors say it is unlikely the trio stayed together long, jeopardizing a joint arrest. All are wanted for the Springfield office robbery and unlikely to risk a district with certain conviction.
Suneca Falls New York September 3 An employee of the electric railway received a 1700 volt shock Monday by grasping a street wire and recovered by Tuesday He was apparently not injured at all and resumed work
Duran New York reports Earl White cashier of the Pike bank vanished on August 9 and has eloped with the wife of a local Presbyterian minister. Authorities believe the couple may be in Dakota, sparking a wide search.
An apple and a cherry tree in the yard of Jno. B. Hann at College-avenue and Twelfth street are in full bloom for the second time this season. Both trees have borne full crops of fruit.
Epworth League notes announce E I meetings nightly at Trinity church West Indianapolis. Y P S C EB from Irvington to host a social in Circle park next Thursday evening one square from Irvington car line. Roberts Park church league to stage an entertainment Wednesday evening with an prepared program. Edwin Ray E L plans a social and supper on September 10 for Epworth home fund with all leagues urged to aid.
Sun readers are informed of fall style hats priced at 1.50 dollars. The advertisement cites Dalton Bates Hatter as the source and markets the hats as best in the world for the money.
The piece argues both major parties will mount a fierce, character driven campaign in the lead up to the Indianapolis election. It notes Republican claims about Taggart and Trusler and Democratic defenses, with a focus on liquor laws, sewer plans, street railways, and mayoral influence. The tone is heated and anticipatory about mudslinging and strategy.
Wayne township remonstrance filed with county commissioners last week lists only 500 signers instead of 1,100. The anti saloon group concedes defeat and the saloons in Hlaughville and Mt. Jackson will continue operations.
Mr and Mrs Hinshaw, parents of Rev Hinshaw the defendant in a coming murder trial, arrived Tuesday from Randolph County and will stay through the trial which begins Wednesday in Danvins Indiana.
As Indiana schools prepare to open, the Indiana school book company reports hundreds of tons of literature shipped. Shipments went to townships towns cities and many retail dealers. The firm says earlier delay complaints are gone this season due to an improved ordering shipping and disposal system with no disappointments since the law was first passed.
New York on September 3 reports the bond syndicate deposited two million dollars in gold in the treasury on Tuesday to shore up finances and stabilize market conditions amid ongoing economic concerns.
Five Mohametang were killed in a riot at Dhulia in Khandesh province when attacked by Hindoos on Monday. The notice lists unrelated ads for mahogany plane with blemish 275 dollars, sideboards, and leaky cistern cleaning services with local business names and contact details.
A barber recalls Holmes accompanied by a bearded man during October 1894, as investigators seek a mysterious figure in the Holmes Pietzel case. Coroner Castor asks Mrs Dietzel to come to Indianapolis with expenses paid. Drayman Lewis identifies trunk remnants as belonging to a shipment Holmes hurriedly moved. Detective Richards continues work on locating the drayman who moved furniture to the Irvington house.
The Board of works instructed Indiana Bermudez asphalt to speed up N Capitol Ave improvements before freezing weather and asked City attorney Scott to compel repairs by the street car company on Illinois Street between Washington and the tunnel. Officials ordered rail removal from the gutter at Elizabeth and Blakest, planking at W Hast crossing, and canal bridge abutments built from Oliest canal stone. The street repairs foreman was told to gravel Linden Street and Archer Ave near Clifford Ave. Cement work on Jefferson Ave from Clifford to Brookside was awarded to H. G. Caldwell & Co. at 1 52.
The populists gathered Monday at English's hotel and adopted a 16 to 1 platform critiquing the current administration for surrendering financial independence to the Rothschilds. Gene Debs was consoled, a plan for state organization was set, and a state editorial association formed. A temperance plank failed as the money issue led.
The city liquor league met at English's hotel Tuesday afternoon and discussed the speak-easy drug stores. A large list will be turned over to the state league meeting here Wednesday, and the grand jury may receive information.
Burglars entered John Ferguson's grocery at Illinois and Nortists on Monday, stealing $30 and valuable papers from an unlocked safe. The store was closed for Lalor day.
Chas O Connor son of a wholesale grocer is chosen by leading Democrats of ward 9 for a councilmanic bid. J P Franz denies withdrawing in favor of R A Smith, insisting he will not back anyone who would oppose Tom Taggart. He pledges to back Taggart if nominated and wins.
Cisterns cleaned and cemented at 206 East Washington Street by C F F Gordon. Telephone 791. Drilled wells offered at 40 cents per foot. Also listed is 433 Indiana Avenue with telephone 179L.
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