04 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1890
Page
1
Prof. Lewis Tats profiles the streetcar mules of Indianapolis describing their discipline, care, and longevity. The piece details a typical stable, feeding routines, shoeing rates, hospital care, and costs. It notes 1,145 mules in service with about 50 in the hospital and describes notable animals like Monk and Blue Jeans.
London reports on Friday indicating a serious crisis in Russia with growing probabilities of a revolution of gigantic proportions. In New York a separate dispatch covers the strained relations between Douglas Green and Mrs Snell McCrea, with Green contemplating return to America or remaining in England to pursue business.
Washington dispatch says Sam King son of Henry King eloped with Maude Wallack daughter of a widow. They got a license in Philadelphia, wed with a minister, telegraphed home for forgiveness, and were forgiven. Sam, 23, a Princeton graduate, and Maude aged 21 faced parental objection to haste.
The closing day of the paving exposition saw the committee decide to relocate the permanent display to the state house basement. Traffic from abroad was light, but officials noted concrete as a base is essential for lasting pavements and will urge its specification in future projects. Capt. Roesselle of Washington will help review exhibits.
Actress Lillian Lewis faced an attachment dispute in Jnatha Kane's court. After the judge dismissed the suit, she fled to East St Louis to avoid service, then boarded a train to Chicago amid a pursuit by a constable. Nearby Louisville suburb Parkland reported cyclone damage of 100000 dollars with appeal for aid.
The report aggregates varied items: Dom Pedro is very ill and relief funds total 134 dollars under a lead trust in New York. A revolution brews in Gienero Mexico as fires strike W Brown’s house in S C. White Caps cause outages in East Hartford Conan. Fire damages the Hudson tunnel in New York. Bismarck receives birthday gifts including mugs and pipes. The Mississippi falls as floods linger nationwide. England quarrels with Emin Pasha over service to Germany. New York eyes jury-duty relief for newspaper men. Mormon exodus rumored toward Lees Creek in the Northwest. Mike Cleary defeated by Ed Smith in Hot Springs. Hicks and McCoy, two alleged murderers, hanged in Homerville. Greeley’s old house in Chappaqua burns. Rebecca Shipley cleared in shoplifting case yet portrayed as refined. Counterfeiters caught in Buffalo including Charlie Mann alias McCrane. Vienna firm to exhibit at Chicago world fair. Canada’s agricultural mood sours. closer ties with the U S urged. Washington ladies plan bronze statue for France. Czar’s Poland visit foiled by a plotted train wreck. Orville Knox and Milward Coole clash. Coole badly carved. Archer’s bondsmen oppose treasurer’s shortage liability. Prince of Wales aging. rumors of weariness. George Lang in Egg Harbor City burns his house then himself. Belanger and Mrs Laframbrose attempt escape from Lancaster, Quebec. A man drowns crossing ice. Hungarian officers’ duel challenges total forty after a heated Debreczin row. Merrill sued for 25000 by Cora D Davis for breach of promise. Merrill recently married.
Local retailer invites customers to save 15 to 29 percent on spring suits in the high rent district. Promises proof upon visiting the shop at 166 W Washington St, eighth door west of the state house.
A New York press critique argues Castle Garden should be razed, calling the depots filthy and mismanaged. The piece criticizes commissioners, favors ending federal control, and urges immigration restrictions, noting Castle Garden's role as a gateway for millions and its decline alongside rising European arrivals.
Isaac Blumensohn, 22, a RussianJew, bought a 25 cent top gallery ticket at the Thalia theater. In the rush to enter at 7:30 he plunged down stairs hitting a front rail then fell onto orchestra chairs. He suffered a fractured thigh but survived the mishap and was taken to Chamberast hospital.
Painters and decorators at Binghamton strike for higher pay and a sixty nine week hours. Some noted congressmen back the eight hour movement. Chicago boss plumbers hire non union men to oppose strikers. Chicago firms urge carpenters to arbitrate eight hour and higher wages.
The Commercial Gazette announces Murat Galetead has retired as editor. Halstead resigns after a campaign missteps that cost the Republican party and stockholders. Halstead moves to New York with Richard Smith as managing editor and A Howard Hinkle to steer policy.
Prioskiy Michigan April 3 A boot and shoe merchant received three cases of shoes from William Brewster of Georgetown Massachusetts. One case contained seven boxes with each a pound cartridge of dynamite. Initial thought was a prank but seven live charges proved real. One cartridge exploded but the plan to wreck a depot or train was thwarted by freezing during transit.
News notes report three drowned near Asphalt Tennessee while rescuing cattle. Mayersville surrounds by Steele's bayou flood. Cincinnati water situation worsens hourly. Louisville business improves with wounded expected to recover. New Orleans sees renewed rain upstream, Arkansas City severely affected. Columbus club sale rumors persist amid weak play and Sunday game fears. Local forecast calls for cooler, cloudy weather and light rains, with clearing Friday night. Talmage cornerstone arrives in New York weighing 225 pounds.
The Sun Voltz family fund continues to grow and aims to reach 1000 dollars before closing. The Sun asks Indianapolis readers to consider small donations to aid a widow and seven children left destitute by a major local calamity. Donations will be gratefully received and properly used.
CITY items detail a failed engagement, property sale of Ross block at Market and Circle, and various city apparatus moves. Arthur Jordan sells Ross block for 57000 to David Bryan. Judge Howland reappoints Charles Martindale and Mrs. Mary Coburn to guardians board. council selects Burns Ganes and Cooper for public improvements. Additional notes cover a jail pardon, a health office death tally, Bowen Merrill calamity effects, and local civic buzz.
A local shop at 13 West Washington Street Famous Eagle clears remaining corkscrew dress pants in blue and black, priced from 6.60 to 8.00, now set at 4.50 per pair to finish stock. First come, first served as sale continues until gone.
A prominent citizen urges the Commercial club to revive the free gas for manufacturers movement. He notes Belt Road area landowners offered to donate land if the city supplied gas around the east belt to factories, boosting business and population. The proposal, discussed last year, calls the club to act now.
FRANKFORT April 4 Spl.1 Ex-Speaker Carlisle warned lawmakers about redistricting risks. A bill could force certificates showing 1933 district elections for Congress members. Rowan County faces mounting illicit distilling backlash with five men shot recently. Augusta hosts a heated fight between liquor supporters and foes over Monday’s election.
Dispatches from Europe warn that Emperor William’s adoption of socialist principles could spark unrest and possibly lead to war. Leading statesmen fear deep trouble across the continent as discontented factions may gain momentum.
In Vincennes Indiana on Thursday a serious blaze consumed Slatter & Spraat's elevator with 200 bushels of corn. Losses exceed 2800 dollars with machinery insured at 1200. Polk & Walker's warehouse also burned, nine buildings burned at once, but citizens saved all but two. fires were fought by locals. In Wilmington Delaware, reports say John Brown's Harpers Ferry fort not yet received amid ongoing negotiations. Retail notice claims a clothier sells 68 worsted suits at 5.90 each, with salt sale at 6.00. location No 18 West Washington Street The Famous Wagle.
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