12 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1890
Page
1
NUMBER 599 AN ARCHITECT'S IDEA WALL EFFECT A CARPENTERS' STRIKE WILL BRAVE mr stem thinks work will only be delayed a short time what the unions should do the carpenters are strong Architect Stem says the strike will not greatly affect building costs and will delay only unfinished or uncommenced jobs if it occurs contractors would pay skilled laborers and holdouts would be supported by unions
Frances Oldacre of Pennville Wayne county died after a hearty meal causing sickness in six relatives. Coroner Dr. Zimmerman arrived with stomach and liver samples to be analyzed by Dr. Hurry and Prof. Brayton. Symptoms resembled strychnia poisoning believed to be deliberate.
Report from Pineville Kentucky on April 12 notes Will Jennings murder case at Harlan court house sparking armed followers vowing to free him while troops may be needed. Indictments in unrelated burglary cases, Grant ex-councilman of Erie, and a Chicago fare loan figure feature in a crowded local dispatch.
Reports from Louisa recount a murder on Twelve Pole in Wayne county where 15 enslaved laborers employed by Contractor Miller attacked the commissary vehicle near Ad Drama and killed chief clerk A. S. Meyer of Louaville, Ky. The robbers fled with stores. two were captured near Louisa while others hide in nearby woods. Authorities anticipate more arrests and warn a potential lynching.
Chicago carpenters appear to push for another conference as bosses hesitate. City health officials plan a crematory to dispose of garbage, aiming for lower costs and reduced odor, with council likely to approve the purchase. A fatal accident near Brazil Illinois leaves a woman with severe injuries. Randall’s condition declines as he remains near death.
The Hoosier and its parents are recovering after a Saturday incident. Residents urge bids for paving Broadway from St Clair to Seventh. Rev Taylor spoke at First Baptist on a Yorkshire trip. Belt railroad issues 500000 in preferred stock to support 6 percent bonds. Y M C A seeks 13000 for 1890 expenses, with 4000 from dues and 2000 via subscription for athletic park improvements. Dan Taggart’s horse ran away, causing a collision and a broken leg. Col Perry pushes street cleaning funding from the general fund. Secretary Fortune clarifies no imperious features in the club. About 50 new members admitted. pavement discussion to continue Monday. Obituaries: George D. Stanta, 80, longtime Indianapolis resident, dies. Mrs May Barklyn Martin, mother-in-law of W U superintendent, dies at 497 N Meridian. George Lynch injures foot at Panhandle shops. Sam McGrader, a pianist, suffers bowels hemorrhage. Citizens’ Street Railway declines sale without long-term right of way. 30-year franchise granted for Kentucky Ave bridge with repairs. Leonine union hosts reception for Mgr Bessonies. Bishop Chatard, Father Alerding, and Mayor Sullivan attend. Mgr Bessonies to France June 13. Edna Burke, Maggie Anderson, Prof Dochez, and Madge Stewart perform. Mgr Bessonies to depart June 13. A Reauction of One-third notice appears in local papers. Car Moller, 191 E Washington St.
The piece surveys player sales from 1857 to 1889 linking O'Rourke and others to transfers that raised salaries, claiming the system treats players as slaves. It cites Mike Kelly, Hardie Richardson, Brouthers, White, Rowe, Gore, Irwin and others with salary jumps and moves between Chicago, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, and Cleveland amid an unsettled inter-state league outlook. Local baseball business and park improvements draw attention alongside notes on forthcoming bouts and a Rochester beat.
First Baptist hosts Rev. Taylor with Faith and works at evening service Plymouth Congregational presents Rev. McCual loch in The eight hour movement morning service New Church Chapel offers Rev. Daniels with The path of life morning and The true nature of man evening Central Christian features Rev. S. M. Jefferson in Christ the power and wisdom of God morning and The distinguishing features of Christianity evening Meridian Street Methodist holds Rev. Cleveland on The new and larger life the risen Christ is giving to men morning and The indestructible God evening Open at Night: The Bates House Pharmacy, 54 W Wash St, will stay open all night F. Will Pantzer.
Indiana will go republican in 1862 and vote for Harrison. Huston, late Indiana Republican leader, argues Democrats won township offices by neglecting voters and warns Indiana’s support for Harrison remains strong while national popularity endures.
Congressman Phelan and Editor Fleming will not duel. The president reviewed the DC National Guard. Rumors swirled about Congressman Randall's death. Grangers protest senate chatter and delays. Mrs. Harrison's reception occurred Friday with visitors in the red room. The senate amended the world fair bill to include a grand naval display in New York harbor before opening. Pan American delegates received American silk badges. Large Washington delegations oppose Butterworths option bill before the House commerce committee Friday.
Reports arrive from Dakota and Manitoba of a terrible cyclone sweeping toward the region with loss of life and property. In Iowa, Cedar Rapids reports a house blown down and injuries to three. The danger signal ran up in St Paul and statewide winds brought excitement.
Fredricktown, April 12. Split-Mise Bill of Needmore and Mia C Levering of this place were killed Friday night while crossing the railroad track.
Stanley reached Cannes Saturday and was royally received. He was later called on the prince of Walea during the visit, reflecting a cordial royal reception in the French city.
Milwaukee carpenters may strike May 1 as workers at Brightwood terra cotta plants protest foreman. Disputes flare on Fort Wayne road over discharged conductors. Citizens street railway carpenters to earn 35 cents hourly for eight hours starting Monday. Plsmouth church hosts Rev McCulloch on the eight hour movement, with Paul Grattkau endorsing the local carpenters. Chicago carpenters and bosses still at odds. People's Institute inaugural lecture on citizenship by Rev Rice Hunter at Mansur hall. Carriage makers plan to form a union in room 34 at the old Sentinel building Wednesday evening April 16. Blacksmiths woodworkers and trimmers to join.
The city hosted DePauw Wabash Franklin Butler Hanover and State University students for a Friday forum at Plymouth church. Moffat of Hanover led the program while Wabash DePauw Franklin Butler and Butler tied to field officers for the state college association. The state university was later admitted with limits on future representation.
From Dovietown Pennsylvania dated April 12 reports seven more Sleens by J M Shel jenberger the fled forger. His total theft now reaches $194000 with the heaviest loss by Mrs Jobo R Bruner at $14000. It notes his likely departure to Peru and mentions others who failed.
Fragmentary OCR notes list various foods such as fruits vegetables and grapes, mentioning daily receipt and individuals like Charles J Kun. The text reads as a midstream inventory or market ledger fragment with unclear dates or full context.
The Maine state oratorical contest drew a packed crowd at Plymouth church on Friday. T. C. Moffett of Hanover college impressed yet faltered in delivery while W. H. Wise of DePauw showed strong voice and future promise. Archibald Bradshaw of Franklin college also spoke with careful study. Robert Collins of Butler stressed suffrage limits, with A. C. Stover of Wabash and others contributing. Judges gave the top prize to Wise, amid windy remarks on reform and civil rights.
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