01 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1889
Page
1
A heated ministers meeting reviews Shakespere through a paper by Rev. Jas. P. Cowan of United Presbyterian Church. Discussion spans Shakespeare’s Catholicism, Galileo, Luther, and Webster, with critics and defenders debating literature, theology, and morality amid humorous asides and sharp retorts.
The president announced on Monday the following nominations James N. Huston of Indiana for treasurer of the United States Ellis H. Roberts of New York for assistant treasurer in New York City and William Wharton of Massachusetts for assistant secretary of state The notice also mentions a free ad for room rental in The Sun.
A wave of eight hour demand strikes hits the country with actions in New Jersey Boston Buffalo St. Louis and other cities. Workers press for shorter hours as nationwide labor agitation grows and promises further walkouts this week across various trades.
Gust donnson of Uhestarion died after an intoxicated fall into a hole in Vairanaso Indiana on April 1. He leaves a large family.
A rambling collection of allusions and anecdotes about April Fool's Day. It references the Tower of London oddities, aristocratic disguises, and comic pranks involving nobility, merchants, and sailors. Multiple names and places swirl through humorous vignettes and dated lore.
Washington reports Mrs Harrison is not well and faces serious concern from illness after her husband’s inauguration. A severe cold, social strain, and ongoing treatment confined her to her room while aides managed receptions and visitors, with calls for utmost quiet at the White House to aid her recovery.
Numerous local cases through the weekend include a grand jury hold for Mary Albert after a theft involving Chris Kleinschmidt’s watch, and Andrew Oekler Jr released on good behavior terms. Also reported are a fence keeper taken to prison, an 18 year old adopted in circuit court, cruelty fines, a suit over farm lease, and a governor visit with poor-house investigations.
The store offers new spring footwear and clears remaining stock in the odds and ends sale. George P. Maroit at 16 North Penn Street advertises limited pairs left and emphasizes closing out regardless of cost.
German insurer and legal firms split on the validity of a loan act to meet anticipated deficits. Attorney general Michener says constitutional, while McDonald Haye Snow press a strict reading, arguing the act seeks to create state debt for anticipated revenue shortfalls. They contend bonds issued under the act would be void.
Acting coroner Ridpath investigated the death of Minnie Hampton an 18 year old black eyed girl found dead Sunday morning on the floor above a small drug store. A post mortem was planned to determine the cause while suspicions linger over brain or spinal trouble with unclear origin.
A crowded Indianapolis scene shows postmaster William Wallace in his new office amid changes and jovial greetings. A Cleveland picture is missing, and new staff including Richard Craft and William Welting take charge. Theater listings promise performances by Tan'l Sully, James ONeill, and Booth Barrett, while Secretary Johnson plans state institution inspections and public notices.
Gov Hovey pardoned August Hardy who had been sentenced to seven years for robbery in Jeffersonville on July 28, 1887. It later emerged Hardy was not involved. Martin Barnett admitted his own guilt and Hardy’s innocence was supported by affidavit and judge and prosecuting attorney. Furniture at Wim L Elders.
A local report states Batty Shay, a white domestic, was found murdered in her employer's house Monday morning in Pontinu. Separately, Cincinnati notes Minister Pendleton will wed on returning to the country a young woman from this city.
A fragmented feature contrasts a police officer’s warning about wine rooms with a long personal lament about a family ruined by alcohol linked to these establishments. The piece recounts a father’s tale of his son Fred’s fall and the social damage, followed by brief notes on federal election fraud indictments and legal proceedings.
Saturday the miners mass meeting committee including Senator Boyd and Representatives Carroll and Anderson and miners John Morgan and Lindsey Martin arrived in the city to check for collusion in the mutilation of the screen bill. They left by train late Saturday, convinced the death of the bill was an honest mistake. Reports from Cincinnati April 1 note calm elections with light early voting and strong support for the citizens ticket in suburban wards.
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