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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1889

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Judge Field Released on Bail After Stockton Warrant

San Francisco Aug 17 Spl Justice Field was freed on $5,000 bail by Judge Sawyer. The warrant, sworn by Sarah Terry, was served by Stockton Sheriff Cunningham and indorsed by Judge Rex after the case rested. The brief notes the feud with Judge Terry and a supposed assault, with Field filing a writ of habeas corpus.

San Francisco Justice Field Sawyer Sarah Althea Hill Terry Cunningham Stockton Rex Ferry Lathrop Terry Tix Geo. A. Janka Episcopal Church Supreme Court of California United States Saratoca Ash Field Fieid California

Nagle’s Defense Assigned to U S District Attorney

Washington has directed Carey to handle the defense of Nagle for the shooting of Judge Terry. It is widely believed this will lead to final acquittal. The Supreme Court denied Mrs. Terry’s petition for a new trial in the Sharon Hill Terry divorce case.

San Francisco Washington U. S Carey Nagle Terry Supreme Court

The Dog Had His 5 Hat Fugitive Arrested in City

Emmett Lock from Louisville Kentucky, sought for shooting his wife, was arrested Saturday by Detective Thornton based on information from police. He explained to a SUN reporter the motive began with a quarrel over a five dollar hat he bought, leading to threats and two gunshots that missed. He said he may never see the reporter again.

Emmett Lock Louisville Thornton SUN

Per ry Township Man Fined for Poisoning Neighbors Chickens

Wm Poore of Perry township was tried in Squire Alford's court on Saturday afternoon for poisoning neighbor John Landphares chickens. He claimed the crop protector was used to guard his own crops but refused to name the ingredient. Justice Alford fined Poore $3 plus costs, a sum exceeding the potential damage as most nearby farmers testified.

Wm. Poore Perry Township Squire Alford John Landphare Landphare Justice Alford

President and party arrive in Gotham at 6 30 a m

Ben in Gotham New York August 16 The president and party arrived here at 6 30 Friday morning.

Ben Gotham New York

Great Rush at Cyclorama with Cheap Thursday Admission

At the Cyclorama admission is 25 cents for Thursday afternoon and evening shows with ladies free matinee. A free ticket offers one chance to win a music box on display in the window.

Miners Fund Receives Record Contributions in Brazin

The miners central committees report a weekly relief fund gain of 1184.23 with 6604 dependents receiving 41 cents each. Contributions come from diverse workers and groups across states, including Joe Brandruff Staunton and T F Bolser Clinton. The strike appears more hopeful, with talks of agreement and possible resumption of work within 10 to 15 days.

Brazin Miners’ Central Committees Joe Brandruff Staunton Iron Moulders Louisville T. F. Bolser Clinton L. A Washington Ind New Straitaville John Page Barnhill Gallagher and Russell Richmond Committee Horssad Murray Columbus Asso Trades Council Fitzpatrick Iron Moulders’ Asso

Riot in Texas Leaves Six Dead and Dozens Wounded

In Fort Bend county at Richmond a clash between political factions erupted Friday night. Six men and one woman were killed, including Sheriff Ganey and ex-Sheriff Blakeney, with many wounded as panic surged through the town. Captain Reinhardt was ordered to move the Houston light guards to the scene. a special train and Gov. Ross Will were to accompany him.

Austin Tex Spl Fort Bend Richmond Ganey Blakeney Reinhardt Houston

Murder Charge Across City Shocks Community

Detective Thornton arrested Reuben Mubray on telegraphic information from Wm. Critchfield alleging the murder of Mubray’s wife after a quarrel and disappearance. The case centers on alleged abuse, a wife’s departure to her father in Plainfield, her later reappearance, a move to Richmond, and a letter dated August 7. Authorities planned to release Mubray with the new proof in hand.

Thornton Reuben Mubray Rain Wm. Critchfield Plainfield Mubray Richmond Travis

Railway company seeks receiver as claims mount

The Union railway company filed a circuit court claim Saturday against the I D and S railway alleging unpaid rent since September 1888 for use of the Union station, with a due balance of 10,190. Payment of operating expenses since November amounts to 3,315.86 and a further 3,091.40 is claimed from business interchanges, with a judgment asked for 16,000.

Union Railway Company Union Station

Local Indianapolis 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Indiana forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for 24 hours of fair weather with light local showers and stationary temperatures. Includes notices on watches and local bargains from Comstock at 24 East Washington. Ad copy promotes selling surplus items in The Sun.

Indiana Indianapolis Vicinity

Whirled to Death at Carters Saw Mill

A 20 year old worker named Talge was killed at Carters saw mill corner Alvordst and Lincoln Ave when he lost footing near a fast fly wheel. He was hurled into the belt and died instantly, with both legs broken and a crushed collarbone. The body remains at Krezelo’s and will be moved to his parents on Lambeth Street Sunday.

Carters Alvordst Lincoln-ave Talge Buey Krezelo Latham St Lambeth St

Bad railroad accident at Severs Pennsylvania disrupts encampment travel

A Butler branch wreck at Severs station Friday afternoon left about 50 aboard, many injured, with two passengers killed, including Mrs Duff and a child. Among the wounded were Pittsburg residents ex Mayor yon Captain Lower and Col Rawlay. The bridge rot and rails spread caused the crash. Relief delayed seven miles to telegraph. McLaughlin died Saturday morning. Conductor Gray in critical condition.

Severs Pennsylvania Yon Lower D. A Jones James McLaughlin Graft Col. Rawlay Pittsburg Gray Karnes Butler Grace Jamestown Prrrspurg J. A. McLaughlin

Gillett sues son over notes claimed unpaid in court

Hiram Gillett of 108 Woodlawn Avenue files suit against Edward A. Gillett in superior court alleging loaned money supported by notes, kept in a safe then claimed paid or destroyed. Edward denies debt, seeks dismissal while father seeks $3,000 judgment for principal and interest.

Hiram Gillett Woodlawn Ave Edward A Superior Court Edward

Two City Clerks Possible as Allison Denies Belittling Swift

Genial candidates Allison and Swift, both good men, deny any belittling remarks. School board notes July warrants total 35,141.08, August balance 33,176.48. taxable city property 52,400,535 sets levies 10 cents for special fund and tuition, 4 cents for library. Leeman named biology and physics professor, Smith to teach physics. board adjourned.

Taggart W. 8. Leeman Theodore W. Smith

Found Again in Hersey Michigan Indignant Suspects Ring in Chicago

J O G Schlegel of Hersey says Tascott is in Michigan state prison for horsestealing and asserts he found decisive proof of a Chicago ring seeking to suppress the case. He plans to reveal the evidence soon after consulting Snell's friends in Chicago. Diamond gems Comstock's 28 E Wash.

Hersey, Mich J—O. G. Schlegel Tascott Michigan State Prison Chicago Snell

Wear of Life Ends in Opium Route Death at 106 Hill Ave

W T Ladd about 50 years old died after a heavy dose of opium taken in a personal crisis. He was removed to the city hospital Friday night and died Saturday at 3:30 AM. Ladd, once at Dayton Soldiers Home, had recently visited friends in Goshen Sed. The cause is despondency with prior attempts at self harm noted.

Hill-ave City Hospital Ladd Dayton Sailore

Bonder targets record with new training for Spl.1-Mand 8

In New York on August 17 Spl 1 Mand 8 enters active training. Bon Der plans to push her to break the 2 04 mark, aiming for a time about one and a half seconds faster.

New York Bon- der

Ex-president pleads guilty in Forty recond case

New York Aug 16 Spl 1 S. Al Jen, former president of Forty recond-st and Grand-st ferry railroad, pleaded guilty Friday morning and received a 34 year sentence in the pen.

New York S. al Jen Grand-st. Farry

Sue S Springer seeks divorce from Edward V inquesit

Friday Sue S Springer filed for divorce from Edward V Springer alleging four years of failure to provide. Saturday Adji-gen Buckle received 10611.50 to pay state militia for Camp Horsey time. Crystal Jake ice company stables on North Mississippi damaged 200 by fire. Emma Clark declared insane with homicidal tendencies. Bee-line coaches being painted orange to match Big Four. Frank Simmons pled guilty to burglary. Mell McPherson to petit larceny. Sentence reserved. Miss Alisch’s horse left unattended on Delaware. horse and buggy stolen. James H Jackson sues for separation from Laura B Jackson after wife deserted home and two children. John Jenkins arrested on four indictments for sale of intoxicants at Broad Ripple grove. bonds posted. L. P. Snyder fined 5 and costs for license issues. James Waldron injured by circular saw at Pioneer Braes Works. Milton A Gregg sues for 2250 damages after buggy accident with C H & D engine. Attorney-general denies senate candidacy insinuations. M F Everback appointed division deputy revenue collector. J W McGinnies may seek city clerk nomination. Fred Richter fined 100 for selling without license. seeking reduction. Mayor Denny releases Henry Guelcher, Buchanan street saloonist, amid license-law troubles. Guelcher despondent and threatened self harm if jailed.

Sue S. Springer Edward V Buckle Camp Horsey Crystal Jake Ice Company N. Mississippi St Emma Clark Indiana Ave Frank Simmons Mell McPherson Petit Jareely Alisch Shelby St Delaware St Robert Anderson W. R Connersville James H. Jackson Laura B John Jenkins Broad Ripple Grove L. P. Snyder EB. Washington Sr James Waldron Pioneer Braes Works S. Pennsylvania St Bright St Kregele Milton A. Gregg Railroad St Michener U.S. Senate M. F. Everback Seymour J. W. McGinnies McGinniss Fred Richter Denny Henry Guelcher Guelcher

Wasted. Boys to pass bills. Call Monday morning at 8

DavertT and Sudbrock advertise a meeting at 158 160 East Washington Street requesting attendees to pass bills. The notice, terse and official, directs interested parties to call Monday at 8 in the morning for further instructions.

Davertt & Sudbrock Washington T

Systemic Flaws in County Insanity Inquiries Exposed

A SUN report reveals costly county inquests into alleged insanity. Denters show repeated, routine examinations by physicians and justices, with high fees and no clear protection for taxpayers. Cases include Martha Harper and others, illustrating alleged extortion under the law and calls for reform.

Ground to Pieces Kills Car Inspector at Belt Crossing

Charles Kasling a 47 year old car inspector at the Belt crossing Big Four road was killed about 5 o clock Saturday morning in the line of duty. No fellow workers were present so the exact cause is not known. His mangled remains were placed in Flanner Buchanan's ambulance and taken to their morgue.

Charles Kasling Big Four Road Churchman Pike Pleasantave Flanner & Buchanan

Maybrick sentence commuted to life imprisonment

A London cable dispatch confirms that Mrs. Maybrick, initially slated for execution, has had her sentence commuted to life imprisonment in New York on August 17.

New York

Tim at the state house farm amid hay harvesters and sunflowers

The tale centers on Tim Griffin, a state house custodian, leading a small crew including a boss and five men with a hay cutting machine. A rustic in the attorney general's office calls Tim no farmer for operating the machine, as a sunflower reportedly tracks the sun all day and a curious boy is briefly dismissed from the marble halls.

Tim Griffin State House Northway Mr. Northway

Thieves Loot Columbus Grocery Store in Night Raid

In Columbus Indiana on Friday night the grocery store of Frank McNeil was entered and a large portion of the stock carried away. Wm Wells and Jim O Day were arrested and charged with the robbery. All the goods were found at Wells house Saturday morning.

Columbus Ind Frank McNeil Wm. Wells Jim O'Day Wells

Sullivan Sentenced for Prizefighting in Purvis

New Orleans Aug 17 John L Sullivan received a two year jail term and a 260 dollar fine after conviction on prizefighting charges at Purvis The jury found him guilty of prizefighting not assault and battery Prosecuting attorney Neville argued about desecration of the Sabbath Judge Calhoun presided Defence said Sullivan had no money motive Others expect further arraignments Monday as Referee Hitzpatrick’s trial nears The news sent Sporting men from Baltimore to Mississippi into low spirits with expectations of a lesser penalty

New Orlrans John L. Sullivan Purvis Sullivan Queen and Crescent Neville Calhoun Kilraio Ford Hitzpatrick Baumenn Bilrain Missis Sporting Meh Tere

State fair workhorse Herron drives busy Indiana board

The State board of agriculture is fueled by Secretary Herron who handles most duties while others rest. He touts a Breeders Gazette editorial blaming Illinois for fair-date clashes, noting Indiana keeps the St. Louis timing practical. Indiana board to finalize fair features next Wednesday, aiming for unique attractions to draw crowds from 50 miles away. Religious services and temperance events fill the weekend with ministers visiting and temperance lectures, while a murder case in Hendricks County sees Loy appealing for a new trial. observers note his deteriorating health. Bethany Park closes with Christian and missionary programs, and the death of the original Old Black Joe at 112.

Parke County State Board of Health Metcalf Earle State Livestock Sanitary Commission Livestock Commission Herron State Board of Agriculture Illinoia Breeders’ Gazette Illinois Board of Agriculture Dales Breaders’ Gazette Illinois St. Louis Indiana Ilinoois Indiana Board Indianapolis

Advertising as a sermon theme echoes through church and press

A reprinted sermon argues that advertising shapes public ethics and religion Nascent mentions Baalam and biblical advertising, cites Ben Jonson and Shakespeare, and urges preachers and doctors to adopt newspaper ads to spread ideals. It laments dry sermons and praises commercial space, noting modern newspapers fund sermons and tracts while urging Bible ads and gospel promotion.

Baalam Boer Kalk Unou Baalam Faalam Ben Jonson Gloster Olien Hippocrates Rome Catarrah Bible and Tract Societies Persia

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Sarah Althea Wuastice Field Gail Terry’n Honor Texas Comstock Bis Kady Hroken Mis Son Allison Swift Alex. I. Morrison Diamond Gems Comstock’s E. Wash Goshen Sed Canada City Lee Tam Wright Meane Asylum Peak George Sleuthhour William Harvey Adolph Ruth Friday Urs Bethany Park Dr. Lucas Central Christian Church Keen Ouests Park Avon James P. Stratton Circleville, O First Presbyterian Rh. Y. Hunter Seventh Presbyterian Memorial Presbyterian James Williamson Thornetown Military Park Lucas and Woodruff Francis Murphy Tomlinson Hall Masonic Hall Irvin Amon Loy Hendricks County Hardihood Bethany B. Tyler Black Joe Mount Holly Cincisnati, O Lawrenceburg Alice Parker Miami River Rune Stadley Miller Crane Ewing
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