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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1888

Page

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Fourth Edition Menace to Peace in Socialist Schools

New York reports that socialist schools and red kindergartens are spreading in tenement districts. The central Freie Deutscheschule on Fourth Street hosts teachers by design, including Prof. Rosenberg. Pupils, taught to hate the rich and reject a future life, number about a thousand.

New York Chilern Socialisticher Schuleverein Waogiish Ee. Fourth-st Chicago Cook County Freie Deutscheschule Rosenberg Socialists’ Party

Gas Legislation To Aim At Farmers Gas Lands

State Senator Boyd of Hamilton and Tipton counties will handle natural gas legislation in the upper house this winter. The race between Boyd and R Stephenson highlighted farmer opposition to company rights. Courts in Hamilton and Tipton hint at curbing eminent domain for pipelines while wells near partition lines spark farmer discontent and calls for regulated setbacks.

Boyd Hamilton Tipton General Assembly R. Stephenson Mobiesville Whitesell Consumers Gas Trust Tipton County Indianapolis Noblesville Broad Ripple Company Castleton Pennsylvania aAire Pany Wes Cis Noblesawelia

Fragmentary obituary note hints at Sarna departure

Partially readable line suggests Sarna abandoned a morning event and boarded a transport, but details are garbled leaving unclear full context and identities.

Asphalt bids opened as council rebukes New & Co

The council acted to rebid asphalt pavement work, ordering bids on all kinds of asphalt instead of New and Co. local firms. A dozen actions followed, including a gas lamp expansion costing $600, street sweeper purchase, and a $100,000 temporary loan plan. The meeting also debated conductors aboard streetcars and the Greenlawn cemetery condemnation. The engineer’s salary was a point of contention, and a rule suspension attempt failed.

New, Cummings & Co Hicklin Finch Trinidad Panhandle Pearson Trusler Darnell Cal Serory Darbell Market St Pine Bicking Yeiser-ats Madison-ave Health Board Greenlawn Cemetery Judiciary Committee Washington St. Asphat Court House Stresta

Real estate dealer in court on false pretenses charge

Indianapolis real estate agent Henry D. Stringer faced a serious charge after requisition papers from Gov. Martin led to his arrest by Deputy Sheriff Langenberg. Stringer, held at Little's hotel, posted bond while a habeas corpus hearing was delayed. The case stems from a December 1880 deal with Orr Bros. involving a livery stable traded for farm land claimed to be improved. The Orrs won $1,400 in a civil suit. criminal proceedings began over the weekend.

Indianapolis Jesse Brockway Oswego Labette County Kas Gov. Martin Henry D. Stringer Hadley Stringar Orr Bros Cawega Kan Missouri Orr Brothers

The Switchmen Strike and Its Lingering Effects

A railroader said on Tuesday the Switchmen's Strike may be over but its effects persist. A compact between rail companies and engineers firemen and brakemen forbids switching duties, yet switchmen were misled by promises of support. Freight delays remain as railroads struggle to fill positions.

Real estate transfers list with multiple lot changes

W Morrow trustee transfers to F L Harrison two lots in Newell's North Place add for 55 dollars. G Ortwood to H Howe lot A in Barth's heirs add aught to F L King in Lisnt's Broadie add for 1,000. J J Carrigan to J Doty lots 29 and others in Glenn's Brooks add for 600. J B Spann to Geo Raper lots 388 and 389 in Spaande Co Woodlawn add for 768. E M Casterline to C Bradford lot 15 in Mimphy & Sinker's correct add for 1,200. A B Taylor to A T Pray lot 3 in snr 18 in Pohl's sub of Johnson heirs add for 1,281. N McCarty to W Newkirk 106,463 in McCarty's 10th W side add for 300. Frank McCray to F Stout of Lot Baton Holland's sub of Robinson Voorhees add for 90. B L Adkinson to Ida Meredith lot 4 in Brandi's sub of Fletcher's Woodlawn subadd for 1,620. Thames Loan and Trust Co to J Buchter dots 36 and 0 in John Rosett's sub pt a 0 107 for 2,600. Rachie Bt of lot of S Henderson's…

H Real Estate W. Morrow F. L. Harrison Newell North Place G. Ortwood H. Howe Barth F. L. King Lisnt Broadie J. J. Carrigan J. Doty M.c A.t. Pray Snr Pohl Johnson Heirs N. McCarty W. Newkirk McCarty Frank McCray F. Stout Baton Holland Robinson& Voorhees B. UL. Adkiason Ida Meredith Brandi’s Fletcher Woodlawn Sabard the. Thames, Loan, and Trust. Co J.buechter John Rosett Rachie Lot

Red Mer Ho Made Medicine and Refuse to Talk on Tariff

Indians in bright blankets distribute handbills for a patent medicine firm travel across the country. A reporter questions three chiefs about tribe status tariff reform and treasury theft while stage oratory extols medicines. One chief refuses interview and the speaker ends with a one dollar price pitch amid lively advertising and moral appeals.

White Feather Jy Be White Cloud Harrison Big Buffalo Split Moon Sky Thunder Hole-in-the- Day Hole-in-the Chicago Virginia Age Rink Buffalo Bill Bright Chester A. Arthur Andrew Johnson Chas Sumner Haughville

Georgetown Court House Burned Deliberately

Georgetown U Dec 4 Spl the courthouse was burned Monday night with evidence of arson to destroy records against the White Caps. A mask was found, piles of kindling soaked in coal oil found in the cellar. Dora Belle Davis sued John T Wayte for 5000 damages for breach of marriage contract. they later married, then she pursued divorce for cruelty. Mrs Barron, injured by gunshot or attempted suicide, is improving but offered no explanation of her wound.

Georgetown Connlating Dora Belle Davis W. P. Adkinson John T. Wayte

Fragmentary Wire Whispers Record Incomplete Notes

Wire items reference Cleveland majority of 60000 freight collision on Grand Trunk road in Merriston Ontario killing three men. Senator Sowden predicts tariff bill passage with few amendments. Ohio Attorney General Watson to pursue White Caps. Rochester stock breeders fail for 250000. New York police monitor Dr. Tremblay suspected of Whitechapel link after arrival. London bail status noted.

Cleveland Merriston New -York Tamblaty London

Amateur rehearsal of Chimes of Normandy draws big crowd

A lively dress rehearsal at English's opera house features Prof Pearson directing while wearing a plug hat and baton. Railroad workers and city girls fill the stage, with students and staff joining in lively scenes as the orchestra opens the overture. The cast includes Mrs Scott Miss Atkinson Miss Moffat and others delivering strong voices and comic antics amid stage chaos.

Prof. Gra. Pearson Prof. Pearson Normandy Indianapolis Mr. Smiley Loya Morris Meek Harry Gates Supt. Atkinson Henri Harry Porter Emmett Seery Ed Vance Scott Beile Atkinson Hila Kreil Daisy White Miss Robinson Atkinson Fred Richards Gaspard Bailey Fred Wiles Grennshaw

Mail robberies tie to Campbellite preacher in Arkansas

Dec 4 report from LITTLE ROCK says mail robberies on the Plummerville Clinton star route led detectives to Rev. J. H. Snowden, deputy postmaster at Centre Ridge. He is jailed in default of 1500 bail. Snowden, a Campbellite pastor, has a family.

Little Roux Plummerville Clinton J. H. Snowden Centre Ridge Snowden

Chamberlain Murd erer Dies by Suicide in Jail

In Logansport Indiana on December 8 188? murderer Chamberlain awaiting trial for Ida Wittenberg’s death at Reynolds State Prison suicided in his cell. The jurors had just risen for breakfast when the news arrived, easing their difficult task.

Logansport Ind Chamberlain Ida Wittenberg Reynolds Cage Thay

A Runaway Girl Caught By Railway Conductor's Intervention

Eighteen year old Ethel Palmer registered at the Grand hotel with no residence. Conductor Catherwood of Monon route questioned her on the train and urged her to abandon plans to meet a lover in Cincinnati. He helped her decide to return home, and she was restored to her parents at 2:20 Monday morning after traveling toward Chicago.

Ethel Palmer Grand Hotel Comrictor Catherwood Chicago Cincinnati Catherwood

Jesse Johnson Again in Nose of Pugilist Clash

Johnson and Littler clash on South Illinois Street near Pearl Street as Littler recounts Johnson’s threats to kill him. Johnson, tied to the earlier attempted murder case, shows anger and swings. friends intervene and separate the men after blows are exchanged.

Suicides Shocks Troy as Banker L H Haselhurst Ends Life

Troy Dec 4 Spl The city’s longest awaited sensation in seven years followed the Tuesday morning announcement that L H Haselhurst senior member of Copperly Cole Haselhurst bankers had suicided He was a leading mason in the country with no reason given for the act.

Troy L. H. Haselhurst Copperly, Cole & Haselhurst

Freight Collision Near Solomon's Gap Kills Several

A terrible freight collision occurred Monday morning at Solomon's gap near Wilkesbarre. Two freight trains crashed on a curve. Both firemen and one engineer were killed, and one brakeman fatally hurt.

Philadelpata Solomon’s Gap Wilkesbarre

Damages Awarded After Runout in Valentine Case

Henry L. Hackathorn, run out of Valentine by temperance factions who believed he drank, won $1 300 in Fort Wayne. Attorneys G W Paul and W H Thompson of Crawfordsville filed $5 000 damage claims against the county after being dropped by a new county board and replaced with others in the gravel road cases.

Henry L. Hackathorn Valentine LaGrange County Fort Wayne G. W. Paul W. H. Thompson Crawfordsville Board of County Commissioners Graval Road

Wagner's Insanity In Indiana News Flash

WABASH Indiana December 3 Joseph Wagner a German resident has gone insane imagining his children are to be killed He reports knives through walls and claims three children are already destroyed Dementia cited as due to domestic trouble He is under surveillance Yardmaster Nolan at the Vohandle railroad was struck by a stone Monday afternoon thrown by an unknown person Dr Marsee who treated the injury says it is not serious and Nolan will be out today Prince Von Pleas to wed Miss Hasans Woodville formerly of Rand some White Cap suit postponed at Brown County court with about a hundred witnesses and strong interest

Wagner Wabash, Ind Joseph Wagner Nolan Vohandle Marsee Bankmog Hasans Woodville Prince von Pleas BreomIneton Ind Wm. Norman Polk Township Joseph Leland Debn Barry Norwood St Wright Leland

Mysterious Shooting in Bed Ends in Critical Wounding

George M Barron and wife at 122 Dorman street near KE Markot report a violent incident around 2am. Mrs Barron shot herself in the eye with a revolver while Barron slept, leaving her in grave condition. Neighbors note conflicting stories. Barron claims no marital trouble. Barron works as a cabinet maker for Lauter and Irese.

Dorman-at George M. Barron Barron Burelares Lauter & Irese

Indian Mass Aures Migrants Reported Massacred

A party of about 60 emigrant families on the Cherokee reservation is said to have been attacked by a band of Indians who destroyed or seized their belongings and may have massacred the group. Troops from Fort Supply were dispatched to the scene.

St. Louis Texas Fort Supply

Alice Sherrill Seeks Separation After Three Years

Alice Sherrill ends three years with Leonard M. by prayer and legal separation for cruelty. Albert E. seeks divorce from Jennie Pierson alleging whipping drunkenness and impropriety. November Union station trains total 3266 regular and 89 special with 24150 cars. Meridian W C T O ladies plan 3:30 pm meeting at the blind asylum. Judge Taylor frees Lizzie Fary on abandonment. November L N A C railroad traffic up with 205 trains 1323 coaches, up 41 trains and 222 coaches from 1887. Cal Darnell challenged Inaac King for sheriff with a quarter salary wager. Gaul disputes payment citing fraud. Judge Irwin dismisses Tansel trial evidence and the jury. Boone county sheriff failed to locate Tansell, believed to have jumped bail. Jozeph K. Sharpe notes a Dakota fall praised. A. B. Young sues John W. and John A. Bruce for 1000 damages. Bruce's addition suit against Young to quiet title. Venue change granted in Sullivan case. attorneys fees awarded.

Alice Sherrill Leonard M Albert E Jennie Pierson Wete Union Station The Meridian W.C. T. 0 Blind Asylum Taylor Lizzie Fary Nowland Julie Hadley Alfred R Rebecca Perdue Mannerchor Hall Dee Cal Darnell Gaul Inaac Cal Irwin Tansel Boone County Tansell Jozeph K. Sharpe Delaware St Esteline Dak Bell Dakota Ole A. B.young John W John A. Bruce Bruce Young Hendricks

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N. G Sarna New & Co Nchemo Denny Fa—wyors Bob-Tati Cara Jesse Johnson Joe Little Joe Littler Alexander S. Tlinois-st Pearl-st Littler Saya Johnson Littler Mastera Sanker Aasault Brown Aragelst Maggie Barron Amlersel City
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