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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1890

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Marriage of Congressman Wiley and Miss Cooper at Tabernacle

The wedding of Congressman John M Wiley of Buffalo and Miss Virginia Cooper of Indianapolis took place Tuesday afternoon at the Tabernacle church. Miss Carolyn Cooper acted as maid of honor and Norman E Mack of the Buffalo Times was best man. The church featured magnolias, palms, and white ribbons with seating for the family and bridal party. Thousands were to attend the ceremony and decorations highlighted the social season.

John McLean Wiley Buffalo N. Y Virginia Cooper Indianapolis Congressman Wiley Tabernacle Church Rondthaler Carolyn Cooper Norman E. Mack The Buffalo Times J. A. Butler H. J. Dunham C. M. Bushnell C. &. Dunkelburger Lockport I. L. Smith Chicago Charles M. Cooper Will Landers H. C. Pomeroy Tabernacle New York Washington Weste Middle South Eurbh

Randall’s remark on Cleveland after Harrison inauguration

The Herald reports Randall told associates including Congressman Cannon two years earlier that he warned Cleveland and allies he would “lay him under the daisies” if he tried to kill him politically. The remark followed Harrison’s inauguration.

Randall New York the Herald Harrison Cannon Cleveland Ife

Deadly black measles outbreak in Rogersville area

In Rogersville Tennessee on April 15 a special report notes a deadly disease described as black measles along Big Creek. The illness predominantly affects adults, leaves victims with black eruptions, and even those who recover may suffer deafness or other lasting harms.

Rogersville Tenn Big Creek

Dr W B Clarke Relocates Offices and Home

Dr W B Clarke moves from the Bates House to his own home at 188 Blackford Street near Military Park. He also relocates his office from 8 Mansur Block to Suite 7 in the same block. Office telephone remains 671.

Ds. W. B. Clarke Bates House Blackford St Northwest Corner Military Park Mansur Block

Storm devastates western Nebraska counties prompt relief urged

Gov. Thayer reports a severe western Nebraska storm causing heavy loss of life and property across six counties. Populations are sparse, supplies scarce, and immediate donations are requested to aid destitute residents.

Lixcoun Neb Thayer

Emma Juch and Claxton Stage Bootle's Baby at Grand

Emma Juch and Kate Claxton star in Bootle's Baby at the Grand with Chas Stevenson and a strong company. Despite skilled performances the troupe labors through a thinly written, melodramatic plot once popular in anglomania. Miss Claxton will next present The Two Orphans. Booth Modjeska programs praised. seat sale begins Saturday at 10 with numbered line policy.

Emma Juch & Co Carmen Kate Claxton Bootle Parx Atlanta Chas, Stevenson Taera Mies Claxton Fred Tyler Saunders Mra. Bingham Humpty Dumpty Charles Stevenson Inger Bateson Booth-Modjeska Booth

Carpenters Strike Drags On With 600 Out in City

Reports from the carpenters eight hour strike show little change with secret meetings at Mapes hall and another planned. About 100 workers remained at work including union and non union men. Union leaders and contractors discuss terms as committees gather names and locations of workers contacted. The Central labor union offers assistance while some non union shops stay idle.

Mapeur Hall August Barth Henry Spielhoff Richardson & Craig Clements Laycock Sobumaker & Jungclans Moses Fatout Charles Eden Shover’s Salsbury & Stanley’s Central Labor Union Gruelle Carpenters Mogle General Carpenters’ Conference Fred Meyer Henry Willig Jungelaus & Schumacher Ben Sowse Builders’ Exchange W. H. Vincent, Jr G. W. Whitlock J. H. McClune D. I. Scott Ernest Scottkowski John Luther

Whose Ox is Gored

A Sun correspondent cites a News gem and mocks a judge Howland ruling on street car improvements. The piece warns the decision could delay urban works, noting the high costs would burden property owners and risk city bankruptcy unless the street car company bears the load.

Howland Wa Cnet

The Judge Said for the Major Admitted to Practice

State's attorney Mitchell presents his son for admission in local courts before Judge Howland. James L. Mitchell sworn in by Clerk Schley. Judge expresses hope the son will be an improvement on his father. Sam Ashby also admitted to practice.

Mitchell Howland James L. Mitchell Schley Maj. Mitchell Sam Ashby Prac- CO

Gas Trust Motions for Bill of Particulars in Street Repair Case

The Gas Trust asked Judge Howland to require City Atty Taylor to file a detailed bill of particulars on street repair charges listing workers, prices, dirt removed and bowlders used. Carter defaulted in suit over a $250 stock subscription, with a $280 judgment. An Indigo Baby Born on River Boat. doctor cites faulty heart.

Gas Trust Howland Taylor Carter The Pittsavro Evan Evans

A Reminiscence On John Wilkes Booth and Lincoln

A professor offers a new reminiscence on John Wilkes Booth focusing on Booth’s vanity and dramatic performance during a pre war era play in St. Louis. The piece links Booth’s actions to broader themes of union sympathies, moral insanity, and the lasting infamy of his act beside Lincoln.

Abra Bom Lincoln W. B. Clarke Booth John Wilkes Booth Richard NT DaBar’s St. Louis Edwin Wilkes Benedict Arnold

Eight Conductors Dismissed by Pennsylvania Railroad

Eight conductors were cut from service by the Pennsylvania Railroad during a two day purge. Names include McCaulough Hughes Marger Safford Sherman Raisback Larger and Crockett. Most had over twenty years with the company amid claims removals stem from policy to hire younger workers and deny widespread dishonesty charges.

Pennsylvania McCaulough Hughes Marger Safford Sherman Raisback Crockett

City Council Adopts Budget and Salary Changes

In council session the body approved a $3,000 grant for Garfield park improvements and raised Committee-clerk Phipps’ pay from $1,000 to $1,200 due to Barrett law duties. A proposal to increase the mayor’s salary to $5,000 was sent to committee, and rules were amended to bar nonmembers from floor speak.

Garfield Park Phipps Olsen Woodruff Place Stechhan DeRuiter Yontz

Paving Talk At Commercial Club Meeting

Monday night discussions by the Commercial Club focused on street paving while the paving exposition committee prepared. Speakers urged unity between the street car company and city, and a new committee was tasked with devising a uniform system of street improvements and aiding the city council and civil engineer. The group also considered parking the city.

Commercial Club Exposition Committee J. C. Adams Col. Lilly W.H. Tucker H. Bamberger Col Lilly Dean Charles Martindale

Tennis Club Incorporators Form Indianapolis Group

The Tennis club was incorporated on Tuesday to maintain a tennis court and clubhouse and to hold tournaments at the Talbott grounds. Incorporators include Herold Taylor W H Talpott E S Hollan W W Kuizat Gus Coburn Henry Spann and Joel Man-Boy.

Indianapolis Talbott Herold Taylor W. H. Talpott E.S. Hollan W. W. Kuizat Gus Coburn Henry Spann Joel Man- Boy

President Harrison's Sunday Church Pageantry and Intrusion

Gossipy Washington reporting on President Harrison's Sundays at the Church of the Covenant details crowds of curious visitors, rude questions, and police need at the pews and exits. It notes the awkward spectacle for the president and family and the strain on church hospitality amid mission gatherings and social climbers.

Local Indiana Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area

For Indiana the local forecast calls for slightly warmer and cloudy conditions with rain expected Tuesday afternoon or evening. This 24 hour period ends at 12 m April 11, 1890, covering Indianapolis and vicinity.

Indianapolis

Gilmore Edges Lavine In 25 Round Slugfest In Saginaw

In Saginaw Michigan on Monday night Harry Gilmore defeated Billy Lavine in a hard fought 25 round bout to win 75 percent of the gate receipts. Both boxers were heavily punished in a bout described as a lively slugging contest. In Indiana at Lepanon vote tallies from the Saturday primary show H M LaFollette leading with 1143 of 1609 possible votes cast for the Republican congressional convention at Kokomo in June.

Harry @Gilmore Billy Lavine East Saginaw Mich Harry Gilmore Gilmore

Indianapolis News Highlights Local civic and social matters

A crowded list of city happenings includes church choirs debating wire tensions, the paper hangers union planning Tuesday organizing, spiritualist group growth near 200 members, nightly revival plans by Third Christian Church, and booming Indianapolis manufacturing. Notable items mention William Curry at the national convention, gas trust anger among Southside residents, Big Four executives sighted, naturalization of Hiram Wetzel, 17 new Commercial club applicants, and parole for Michael ONeal. Also noted are a 600-house and 600-lot parcel sale plan, Benton's water inquiry over trichina risk, Avon club name joke, local political candidacies, and civic inquiries into Brightwood leadership and carriages.

Plymouth Church Tom Taggart Paper Hangers’ Union Tndianapolis Spiritualists Third Christian Church Indianapolis William Curry Hartford Trust Ingalla Green Maries Big Four Monay Hiram Wetzel Howe William of Germany Moses McLein Michael O'Neal Crawfordsville Eigira Garrity Washington St Insane Asylum Haughey Firemen’s Teller Fund Henry Bals Prince Volney Malott Chicago & Atlantic Road Clerk of Federal Court W. H. English Chicago Fire Department Indidianapoli Eee Fire Department Builders’ Trade Council Matt Anderson Kirg Daniel Burton John E. Sullivan Metcalf State Board of Health Earl Park Benton County Avon Shakesperian Club

Gas trust sparks ward 21 debate at council meeting

The council debated extending gas mains in ward 21 amid accusations the Consumers' gas trust misused funds and stalled extensions. Residents urged compliance while trustees criticized politics and proposed a new system, as the vote to recall the measure failed 20 to 2.

Trasler Ressman John P. Frenzel Pearson Indianapolis Col. Hicalin Ward 2 Gas Trust Standiny David Myara Yontz Myers Roseman Ward 21 Ta Sun Trust Achame Trusler Olsen

Left Her New Hubby

Susie Crownell aged 18 daughter of Captain Leo Crownell of Bushville Pennsylvania was to wed Dr George Rouse a year ago. He disappeared on a business trip and later reappeared then she eloped with Lester Stont after marrying him two weeks earlier. The couple vanished after being seen in Denkirk leaving no trace. The bride is well educated abroad speaks six languages and comes from a wealthy family. her Cuban mother once eloped with Crownell from New Orleans twenty years ago.

Bushville Susie Crownell Leo Crownell George Rouse Miss Crowne Lester Stont Rouse Denkirk Capt Crownell New Orleans

Michigan Central to run fastest New York Chicago train

The Michigan Central announces a new limited vestibule train between New York and Chicago, claiming to be the fastest in the world and promising a 23 hour run time. In Logansport, Indiana, Rana Sherman and three accomplices broke jail during a thunderstorm, as the outlaw gang leader escapes.

Wilis Michigan Central Railroad New York Chicago

Gores to Pittsburg

Cincinnati report notes Hick Carpenter, longtime third baseman of Cincinnati, released Monday and likely to join Pittsburg. Also mentions Jersey Butter delivery and the regular Friday orders from Chas J Kuna at 49 N Lincoln.

Gores Pittsburg Cincinnati Hick Carpenter Chas, J. Kuna N. L.lincisst

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