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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1890
Page
1
Washington Aug 1 A sensational rumor says five Republican senators will back the Democrats to kill the Lodge election bill as the Senate debates the tariff bill. The report suggests a bipartisan move to derail the measure during the current session.
The Sarven wheel works at Belmont near Morrie street on the Belt railroad narrowly avoided a major fire Thursday evening at 6:80. After closing, an engineer smoking caused smoke from the boiler room roof. Workers fought the blaze with water, and the chemical engine arrived about 15 minutes late, extinguishing the fire before it grew.
In Whitestown, August 1, thieves raided Winfield Price's store during a dwelling fire caused by lightning. Clothing and jewelry worth about $500 were stolen as residents battled the blaze.
Descriptions of mass deaths in Soudan overbearing heat and famine. Capt. Big-foot Bruce imposes strict police rules in Cairo. London says Buenos Aires unrest possible if Celman resigns. Chicago sailors strike spreads to lakes vessels seeking higher wages. Guatemala hostilities temporarily suspended.
A bustling Friday scene on Pennsylvania street shows Secretary Bellis heading to Maine to promote railway officials and conductors association work. The report covers wool rate complaints against a new rate, shifts in Chicago and St. Louis pricing, engine renumbering on several lines, and a former Bee-line superintendent opposing seating at tables with certain people. A Confederate colonel, Shaler, influenced removing engine names like Atlanta, reflecting idiosyncratic rail lore.
Washington street peddlers led by Italian vendor groups call for exclusion from Washington Street between Delaware and Tennessee and near Pennsylvania and Illinois. Merchants including L. B. Ayers and Chas Mayer circulate the petition citing bananas littering sidewalks and nuisance. Council considers an ordinance to bar peddlers from North to West streets but leaves the measure unsettled. The issue contrasts with fruit stands and candy sellers who operate as sidewalk trespassers by store owners’ permission.
Irvington welcomed the new storage battery car from New York after a Thursday trial on the Irvington line. The 80 minute run drew cheers and handkerchief waves, and Superintendent Stella set the regulation time at one car every 46 minutes. The cars are dustless, comfortable, and a joy for residents, with steady service starting next week.
Aen for a Receiver, Francis Riddle, Celia Byrne and others, joint owners of several race horses at ferre Haute, have filed for a federal receiver after accusing Alfred Post of embezzling 4600. The horses remain under Receiver Gap Townlay. Weather: fair, cooler in the south, steady in the north, Indianapolis area forecast shows fair and slightly cooler for the 24 hours ending 8 am Aug. 24, 1880.
The report lists attendance figures and upcoming bouts and games across leagues. It notes Joe Sheaby's challenge to Killen and others, a Jackson race track project in Chicago, and signed fights for September 16. It covers league scores, Remingtons’ Pendleton loss, Adonis pacing record in Cleveland, and various association and brotherhood games with multiple city matchups.
Genial census enumerator Conger defended the Indianapolis work confirming 45 names added to Marion county and noting many reports were already recorded. He explained clerks and reports, disputed incomplete submissions, and cited population shifts from the depot district to other areas. The piece also mentions pay delays for enumerators and a separate dispatch from Cincinnati about coal prices.
A satirical roster mentions Henry Bals shooting contz and Jon Kealing at billiards while Probate Clerk Bugsxirk and Councilmen Davis Hicklin Murphy are seen in civic action. Palisa Charley Bites arrests, Tom Taggart urged calm, Majah Mitchell answers Sun questions, and Sgt Willie O McKinney jokes about his bald head with a quip.
In New Orleans on August 1 a river bank caving continues and fifty families were forced to move amid heavy rain. A nearby railroad line faces endangerment from terrain shifts and a fierce storm caused power outages at the Union depot. Weather official predicts a cooling trend may follow a very hot day with high humidity.
Washville August 1 The state colored league of Tennessee after two days of session has perfected its organization The league aims to advance the interests of the negro people of the state and is non political They excluded all reporters from their sessions.
New York August 1 The Herald reports Charles Nordhoff Washington correspondent will receive full pay during this year’s vacation and will be placed on the retired list at half pay for life after the leave.
Crerswall August 14 The census returns for the city and county are all fit The population of the city is 297573 and of the county 373030
College-ave building damage after a Friday assault on Chris Conlin and a colored man. lightning disrupts Lenny Smith's restaurant telephones. carpenters union credentials issued for Chicago convention. ten arc-lights rise at Fairview Park enhancing the park’s picturesque glow. Murder case notes, hotel sale collapse over tenant damages, funeral plans for Dan Hostetter, divorce actions, health-board inspection of a Meridian street dump, political shifts in the state capital, electric line wreck and autumn florist preparations, new union enrollments, horse sale dispute, Board of Trade candidates, and Missouri governor seeks Charles Barnes return for forging a check. Gloom and bustle mark the week with multiple civic and social items.
A health board report on Indianapolis water quality faced council opposition amid fears it favored the water company. Council refused publication. board decided to print at its own expense. A council member alleged the report served as a boost for a five year contract with the company.
Nashville reports Jimmie Cook a Georgia boy preacher now filling a pulpit at Carroll Street Methodist Church. He stands about three feet four inches, weighs 60 pounds, with brown eyes and light hair. Once a country child, he began preaching before age 12 and later spoke with Sam Jones in Richmond. Now aged 13 to 14, he travels alone, has eight months schooling, can read but not write, and will soon visit Cincinnati Knoxville and Chattanooga after his engagement ends.
A terrible tornado crossed Martha's Vineyard on Friday causing extensive destruction to houses and property. Visitors fled in panic as lightning struck several buildings and a girl was badly shocked. the steamship company's assets also suffered heavy damage amid widespread fear.
In New Orleans on August 1 a special report notes the president and postoffice department urging extra laws to curb lottery schemes. The Loutel and lottery company fear the move and anticipate reinforcement of the lottery lobby in Washington to block any new legislation.
In Washington, Democrats offer amendments to the tariff while Republicans stay silent. Some House members seek probes into corruption claims related to the silver bill as noted by the National Economist. Mint director Windom sets bullion sale days after August 13. Ceneus Bob Porter announces his own World’s Fair awards post with a self‑written script.
The convention of the German Catholics Central Association of America will meet in Pittsburg on September 22 with 500 to 600 German Catholic priests and as many lay delegates expected from across the country. Four high bishops, Dr Linbar of the Reichstag, and other distinguished figures will attend. A forchlight procession of over 10,000 will be a feature as questions about church governance, growth, and preservation are discussed.
NASHVILLE Tenn Aug 1 The continued drought forces all wildcat distilleries in East Tennessee to suspend operations. They plan to switch to brandy production as apple crops are good, providing work until corn ripens before resuming sour mash production.
A scattered wire summary reports 187 peased in Johnstown, London troops preparing to reveal grievances, Africa fights by Emio Pesha, failed gun shipments to Salvador, Archduchess Maria Valerie marrying in Vienna, Pacific Mail seeks 500000 from Guatemala, Tolstoi banned in US mail, Chargers collide with City of Cleveland and sink, Miller tragedy in Pennsylvania, Greenwood duel leaves a farmer dead, Blythe will case awards 4000000 to Little Florence, General Rivas treason and siege, east coast storms and tornadoes, London barroom killings, Prince Russell remarks on Capes May cottage and Glebe Echo land purchase.
In a dry hot season water in dug wells is very impure. Parties desiring purest drinking water should contact C. Krauss at 2208 Meridian St for a driven well or second-water well. The ad offers a fine assortment of pumps and repair work.
The text recounts Prince Harrison denying public interest in private family matters linked to a Cape May gift cottage. He explains that Washington discussions led to plans to rent or possibly purchase, later purchasing for his mother after initial deeds occurred without his consent. He defends family privacy, criticizes press falsehoods, and notes related Maryland property as an investment. A separate incident reports a man struck by a train near Eagle Creek, hospitalized in grave condition.
The Telephone Company announces a new directory project and asks potential telephone owners to inform them promptly. Limited advertising space applications are now being accepted, managed by L. G. Hough. Telephone 301.
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