19 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1889
Page
1
A Fremont Ohio temperance session devolved into discord and unrest with ministers and refined delegates clashing over resolutions. The minority report urged no new organization, while debates centered on political alignment and the need for a steady temperance press. The meeting adjourned with little concrete result as speakers disputed strategy and party ties.
A New York World special reports that Senator Sherman avoids urging a Senate inquiry into the ballot-box forgery to please Hamilton county political bosses, hoping to run for president later. Capt. Donaldson, Sherman’s ally, says Sherman is not a candidate and would accept a nomination if offered but makes no active bid.
A column of theater notices describes Frank Lindon performing Monte Cristo at the Park in a trio of roles, praised for his portrayal of the Count. Edna Warne is Mercedes, with other acts and upcoming bills at English's and the Grand. Holiday tickets are on sale, with plans for new attractions and a Christmas to New Year run.
The period news item lists conflicts among the Cretans and Turks, political upheaval in Spain and Brazil, and public health fears as an influenza epidemic resurges about every 50 years. It notes deaths and scandals, labor unrest in Schuylkill miners, and a brutal crime in St. Louis. Additionally, it mentions Heidelberg-related trials, a railway disaster near Walesman, and family tragedies in Riverside and Bloomingdale asylum.
A flock of geese attempted an aerial display on Columbia Street near No. 1 Unoge House but became tangled in telephone wires. Six birds hanged themselves. The owner plans to sue the telephone company over the incident as reported by Evateville Journal.
Miners at Thursday meeting heard Rae and Watchon outline a plan to merge K of L assembly with the federation. The proposal aims to end dual leadership and create a joint convention electing officers from either side based on merit, with a single treasury for relief funds.
A jumbled 19th century scene notes Gov Hovey traveling to Washington in January to advocate for increased pensions. Indiana University figures Jordan and Prof W Jenks plan an European tour. Indianapolis shoe factory restarts after a recent fire. Reports include militia, receptions, legal actions, temperance talks, and various local deaths and court motions.
A major fire at the Indianapolis wheel works destroyed a six acre complex and damaged nearby gasometer and fruit packing buildings. Firemen battled the blaze for over an hour and a half, with two firefighters injured. total loss estimated around 40,000 dollars with 159 workers left jobless as the company plans to rebuild immediately.
Henry Talbot of Dickson and Talbot theatrical managers arrived home Wednesday from a European tour. Reports say Bomiodstesen is on trial of Lawton and will return them next week.
In a dramatic police court hearing, Clara Flint, a striking brunette, faces charges of shooting with intent to kill. Her husband John Flint, who claims they were never married, assists her defense as attorney Utton clashes with the mayor over remarks. Testimony reveals alleged threats and violence amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
Reports from Dec 19 describe John Cameron a railroad contractor seized for stealing 0 695 from Kinderhook & Hudson River railway to pay workers at Sturtevant. Italian laborers threatened to burn the town. five ringleaders were arrested after a fierce clash with officers. Possible further trouble unless settled swiftly.
Police believe a woman was killed in Albany area, her body found at a house with no identification. Residents do not know the deceased. investigators work to confirm if she fell from upper floor or was assaulted.
After closing remarks by Mitchell, the jury deliberated briefly and returned a verdict of acquittal. Quill showed jubilation and left to celebrate. Prosecutors indicated related charges against Grill and Tyler would be nolled.
Fragmented notes recount tensions in Chicago clubs and rival factions. References to Curis, Von der Rheisel, Webb, Trernan, and the Drotharhood hint at internal power struggles, expulsions, and rumors of a cleansing purge within a brotherhood. Also mentions Kowse signing with a Cleveland league team and confusion over money, sentiment, and scandal.
The report outlines a violent incident in Ky where dock worker Jones, drunk and amid a racial clash with John Westerfeld, killed Westerfeld. Jones briefly fled, returned and killed him, then was jailed and hanged the next morning in the courthouse yard. Also noted are mentions of Henry Crowe, a counterfeiter and preacher sent to prison, and figures like Joseph A. Atore and Duncan Bacon, with Bacon appointed manager of the car service association.
The article notes Edward Aezman, accused of killing Bar thea Eld, will face trial in January. It also mentions the trial of Market-master J. J. Isgrigg, described as the last of the pseudo-politica cases, set for Monday Preatner. Weather details indicate rest and near 2 am. local air conditions are described.
Two late night alderman meetings loom over a rushed vote on Shaffer's electric ordinance. Absent members Rail and Reinecke faced heavy support as Handolph from Thompson Houston influenced a Wednesday telegrams push for special sessions, while Clerk Toomey and others learned of the plan only hours before it convened.
A Philadelphia Dec 1 dispatch reports the national league faced a stalled plan to deploy 47,000 dollars in treasury money to defend the reserve clause. Ten clubs were to pay 25,600 dollars each, while executives weighing legal routes argued over using cash or a legal suit to uphold contracts amid expulsions from the Brotherhood.
Temperance advocates including ministers and a law man met on a wet Wednesday to discuss prohibiting liquor and enforcing the law while avoiding party formation. A Methodist clergyman from Warsaw presided with H M Middleton and Wastor Woalpart attending. questions arose about closing alcohol sales and medicinal exceptions. Catholic worker Father Bessiones asked whether cider and ale fall under inner prohibitions.
A report cites guards whipping captives and forcing excessive work in a camp at Catahoula parish. The cass Loard is investigating amid complaints of inhuman conditions and inadequate feeding. Nearby, fishing fleets face lean catches and cash-only buyers emerge at Arcade in town.
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