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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1894
Page
1
Indianapolis items show a heated fight over purchasing the Ricketts property and a shift in board stance. The majority faces pressure to justify earlier plans while cost concerns and gas contracts prompt calls for further inquiry. Committee moves, public sentiment, and new candidates surface amid a tense political week.
Amos Rusie watched from Chicago as Willie Phillips fueled a 2 to 1 Minnehaha victory over Indiana. Motz and Shields contributed key plays including a three bagger by Phillips and a remarkable stop by Shields.
John Parker, one of the murderers of druggist Chas Eyster, died in the southern penitentiary about 7 pm Monday. Illness diagnosed as dropsy reduced his muscular frame to a skeleton. his death followed a month of confinement in the prison hospital. He had learned of his fate but remained brave to the end. Funeral planned from Antioch church with interment at Crownhill cemetery. Parker and Ed McAfee were convicted of Eyster’s murder and initially sentenced to hang, later commuted to life imprisonment after a supreme court remand.
The German lodges Koerner No. 6 and Schiller No. 59 withdraw from the Knights of Pythias amid claims ex-Supreme Chancellor Blackwell insulted foreign born members. An independent group plans to meet Tuesday to formalize a new language flexible order while preserving main rites. Philip Neichwein cites hostile language and ritual exclusion as triggers for secession.
The state fair opened with clear weather and a bustling crowd Tuesday. Traction engines, windmills, lemonade stands, and two notable shows drew families, while the balloon man entertained children amid noisy grounds, with the woman’s building crowded and a marching tune echoing through the aisles.
Saratoga convention crowds fill streets as delegates move toward noon session. Platt slate appears set. Erie split with Morton favored by some. Saxton and Hendricks vie for second place while Haight seeks court of appeals. Mayor Denny calls noon-to-close on Friday for rain attendance.
Weather forecast for Indiana predicts cooler and fair conditions over the next 36 hours ending at 8 p m on September 19. Expect Tuesday night and Wednesday to be cooler with clear or partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures.
The Park audience packed the venue as Neuvilles Cell 22 featured a roustabout hero protector and a bold stage finish. At In guishs a ride for life showcased a lifelike locomotive climax. Blue Jeans at the Grand offered a pretty love scene with an orphan ending in marriage amid intrigue. Rising Sun Indiana sets the scene with a saw mill. Lamion Tonic Laxative advertises Lemon Tonic Laxative.
A roundup of local incidents includes a dead cat near Fayette and First, a fight at Van Camp's packing house, a wagon on 40 W Maryland, uniforms required during state fair week, a runaway near Castleton, a buggy wreck on Orange Ave, two men scaring patrons at Pat Vaughn's saloon, a dangerous hole on West Street, a cornet player at Roosevelt house causing complaints, and a Lemon Tonic Laxative ad prompting readers to page 4.
Charles S. Phillips, a banker and broker at 40 Wall Street, was arrested in New York on a charge of embezzling 50 000 from a Philadelphia bank in 1877. He led a savings institution in Philadelphia with deposits from tradesmen and servants, vanished with over 100 000, then surfaced in New York and waived extradition before returning to Philadelphia. Carpenters meet in session to discuss order business while ex mayors Sullivan Ayers accept nominations.
A vague report notes a lack of subjects for medical colleges and low student turnout across city schools. A man on Massachusetts avenue, described as a Chinaman, rushed a bucket of beer at his laundry while hosting friends, with no one likely aware of the Battle of Ping Yang.
Pine Vane Corea Sept 16 Every hour adds to the crushing Chinese defeat. Total losses over two days exceed 17,000 killed wounded or captured. About 14,500 prisoners paraded by Japanese troops on Monday morning, with captives being sent to Japan aboard transports. Imperial edict later strips Viceroy Li Hung Chang of his three aged peacock feather for Ping Yang defeat.
Sanitary officer Mattlock says a vault cleaner tried to bribe him on Tuesday to issue clean order reports. Officers daily order property owners to tidy areas and bribe seekers monitor inspections. A man with several boys trailing officers offered a new suit if he provided the issued orders. In Albany, Governor Flower denied seeking renomination after talks with Hill and Murphy, signaling Hill may run again and could be stronger than Flower.
New York dispatch reports Paris letters confirming Mrs W K Vanderbilt has decided not to sue for divorce now. She plans to return to America soon, reside in Newport for a year, then pursue divorce under Rhode Island law.
In Missouri’s Lamar six youths aged from a few years old to 15 confessed to robbing a Lamar safe Saturday night and stealing 560 dollars. They were arrested in Servicrinp and brought to Lamar, with the group described as five burglars and safe robbers.
The Sun notes Eb llow and Wassoc offer bargains at Granger dry goods and Fulton fish market. Walschuer piano deals attract Chegrlegs residents, Carlin & Lennox sell cheap items, and Rink's exclusive cloak house offers a fall wrap sale with first choice on page 4. Stock limited as prices tempt buyers this week.
Blair and Baker announce the opening of their elegant new stables at the stock yards with the biggest horse sale the state has seen. On Wednesday September 19 they will offer a numerous and high quality drove of horses, every animal to be sold. Take stock yards car.
Five bodies were recovered after a late Monday fire destroyed the Stumph mattress factory. Three workers died on impact or in debris, with four others missing. The five story building, located in Washington, suffered a $40,000 loss as flames forced upper-floor workers to jump to safety and the east wall collapsed.
A Santa Fe passenger train near Gorin Missouri faced a bold hold up at 3 AM. Two robbers were wounded but escaped into the woods as a sheriff's posse and bloodhounds pursued. The engineer was wounded, no passengers harmed, and $50 000 to $75 000 was aboard the express car. Two suspects later reported captured in Memphis Missouri with one mortally wounded.
In West Indianapolis there is little illness with typhoid few cases and recovering patients. City officials face bitter gambler opposition while the 11 oclock saloon law will be enforced. A council meeting approves water bills and a new two story city hall plan costing 5 to 6 thousand dollars with fire department jail space on first floor and offices above. Deputy marshal McCannon clashed with Bain over liquor law enforcement ending with a tense standoff and Bain facing preliminary hearings and trial. Cement sidewalks are being laid and upcoming spring plans call for miles more.
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