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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1890
Page
1
The upcoming township and county elections sharpen party lines as Democrats plan organized turnout for May precincts while Republicans face internal dissension and contested clerkship, auditorship, and sheriff races. Observers cite past defeats and party apathy as factors shaping the campaign.
Six Baskerville and Wommack youths aged 11 to 19 died when a sand cave collapsed near Vernon Texas Tuesday. Other items note a woman declared insane, a divorce advisory, a missing elderly woman, a federal grand jury, a charity auction, local court cases, and varied local anecdotes about a spring robin, a carriages suit, Maundy Thursday, and a Seth Thomas clock shift to watches.
A man, thought to be Jacob Shaffer of Pana, Dr., about 50, suicided in room 7 at His Man’s European hotel on Jackson Place opposite Union depot, Tuesday night, by taking morphine. He registered as Wm. Jordan of Eureka, Kas, Monday, shopped Tuesday, sent $17 home, and left messages to family. Body moved to Kragero’s. coroner notified Mrs Shaffer in Pana.
In Duryea a boisterous crowd at an all-night cocking main clashed and fights raged. During a late Tuesday incident Hugh Graham was shot dead by a man named Essoe who fled the scene. Two others were involved in the melee.
Jeffersonville April 1. An appeal for aid was issued to the country for money badly needed by cyclone victims. The Model store held its spring opening with a lively scene. The crowd enjoyed decorations, music by Miller's orchestra, and over 10,000 silver button hooks given as souvenirs.
The McCalla trial uncovers the naval officer as a frequent dancer while Foster earns respect for his war prowess though not for grace on the floor. An officer in Boston recalls Foster in dress and pumps en route to a ball, and a lieutenant calls such display a disgrace to the service. Wall decor from Carl Moller at 161 E Washington St offered.
The Monon and Louisville Southern dispute causes litigation and power plays. W. K. Woodward, once GM of the L N and Chicago, is accused of engineering moves to sever lines, an injunction is sought, and a depot collision injures him as he leads a bid to break connections. Both sides widen their legal battles and tensions remain.
New York April 11 news that the National Starch Manufacturing Company formed under Kentucky law now controls 21 starch factories nationwide. Hiram Duryea heads the firm, with William F. Piel as vice president. Horace K. Thurber and Chester W. Chapin also direct. Proceeds from sales fund cash and stock payments to proprietors. Company offices to be in New York. fixed charges reach 500,000 yearly, with estimated annual earnings around 1.4 million. Glencove starch output totals 40 million pounds annually.
In Salem, Kentucky, two workers were killed and a third gravely injured when the floor of Higbee's flour mill collapsed Wednesday morning. The incident follows reports of widespread rodent damage across farms and stores, with substantial grain losses and calls for a grand rat hunt. Separately, a Big Four train derailed near Tennessee Street after a switch fault, with passengers rerouted east. The World of Lalor notes strikes in Boston, Dortmund, Rochester, and Vienna, plus labor talks and other unrest.
Day two of the Tomlinson hall paving exposition drew at least 300 visitors from Evansville Danville Grand Rapids and other cities. Delegations led by mayors engineers and board members toured exhibits including vitrified paving blocks from Canal Dover Dunlap & Cannon Ottawa and Sioux Falls jasperite.
In Somerset Kentucky on April 2 a revival incident led to Rev George Mayfield a local Baptist pastor fleeing into the woods after beating and choking his wife over her prayers at revival services. Neighbors threaten tar and feather if he is caught.
New York April 2 reports Senator Quay has not yet filed libel action against the World. He continues to follow World reporters with detectives but has taken no further steps. The World hopes for a suit to reveal Quay's methods, while Philadelphia dispatches say he plans a $100,000 damage claim.
Penn Ind April 2 Frank Elvin night operator at Central union telephone exchange vanished after drawing 150 dollars from bank Tuesday morning He is 14 years old and a search by his worried parents continues with no clues to his whereabouts.
Filed Papers show Tuckson storage and transfer company of Indianapolis with 20000 capital and the Co operative association of Indiana university Bloomington with 10000 stock to furnish books and stationery. In Louisville a rain drenched scene reports 150000 relief fund on hand and hogsheads of tobacco exposed amid rising water famine risk. In Lockport Cecile Barrios wed Fritz Meyer after he renounced his faith to please his bride. Cincinnati reports the river dropping three inches with pumps still under water signaling a possible water famine.
Alice Klepfer sues James H. Beaver for slander over a remark about cows and old man Roberts. The trial before Judge Howland features colorful commentary from observers and lawyers, with witnesses summoned and jurors seeming bored or amused as the case heads toward a swift verdict.
Pitcher Fea signs with Olean team while Wee Curry negotiates league airings. Wrestler Jon Higgins retires and Chappie Moran returns to England. Rudd Drake, 45, found dead in bed at Killbuck. Henry Porter proclaims arm okay and seeks work. Barry Smith delays organizing Indianapolis stock venture until Saturday. Frank Robicon says schedule changes trigger league alignment. Jack Rowe predicts Western Association exit from National Agreement. Rumor that Ike Jnke may skip Philadelphia due to Ivory. Brush counsels prudence. Cleveland thumps Kansas City 13-4 with nine errors amid snow. Jamestown beats Peru 17-6 in opener. another game set Wednesday. Chicago billiards tournament begins with 11-inch balk lines. big money expected. George Reynolds notes turf congress meeting may heal rifts, hints at national jockey club circuit. Leading batters list features Brouthers, Glasscock, Anson, Tiernan, Carre and others. only two stay with Brotherhood. Pitching and fielding leaders list includes Radbourn, Bennett, Austin, Dunlap, Denny, Glasscock, Wilmot, Fogarty, Hadford.
In the lower Mississippi region towns lie under floodwaters with eight feet of water over the circle from Mississippi and White rivers. Homes, livestock, and barns are swept away. people seek safety in high trees while aid streams in by steamer to rescue as many as possible. Helena and Arkansas City report severe, devasting levels with no warning prior to the flood.
Elon Booth an old bachelor with a $100 600 fortune died in Newtown after 15 years of frugal living. He hoarded every dollar, claiming wife and children too costly. He traversed to New York once, Bridgeport thrice, and walked 75 miles home with mason tools after a pawnshop stop.
London reports say Mrs Snell McCrea, who eloped with Douglas Green after a romance at Old Point Comfort, is overcome with remorse and lauding her ruined life. Green may face examination in New York, while Mrs Green seeks a divorce in Savannah and Mrs Snell McCrea plans to return to the country and pursue acting.
Juries do strange things sometimes. Martha Hanna cited the estate of Jere Van Lapinghan for $3,000 for domestic services over several years before his death. The jury in Judge Howland's court deliberated all night and Wednesday morning awarded Hanna only one dollar, leaving both sides unsatisfied.
A reporter at TRE ttn found Mr. Pantzer at Bates House Pharmacy studying a hole in the asphalt at Sletcher's Bank last evening. He jokes about keeping the shop open all night to bury his keys, implying no further use for them.
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