21 Dec 1889
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1889
Page
1
Old Indianapolis soldiers vent anger at President Harrison for not naming Col Merrill pension agent. Debates across political circles question Brewer and Gresham appointments, with rumors of political spite and strategic moves around the Supreme Court vacancy. Public discourse includes views from Denison politicians and Kansas leaders amid Washington debates on the Brewer and Gresham ties.
Judge Howland heard the Dynes mandamus suit seeking a writ to compel the Gas Trust to supply gas. The case questions the constitutionality of ordinance section 13 requiring supply on demand if mains are laid, with debate on extending mains into Ward 21 and preventing discrimination between customers.
A government emigration inspector from Carleton county reports brutal conditions at the phosphate mines. Foreign workers are said to be paid little, half starved, and subjected to severe beatings, raising alarms about forced labor.
The item notes 131 miles of gravel roads, events at Bellemy club and men's hall, a Swedish ladies concert at Tabernacle church, and various local happenings. It mentions a New Albany manufacturing inc filing with $50,000 capital, an infant found in a vault on W Market St, a court case on counterfeiting with Discharged jury, and a bridge wreck south of the city with derailed cars. Regular social and civic items follow, including a dinner party, fish convention notes, and a political office opening.
In Cincinnati on December 21 a young man James Ryan, with good habits and education, survived a train collision with two women who died. He regained memory up to the accident but cannot recall sensations linked to it, and strikingly loses all memory of the past when seated. He retains knowledge gained after the crash. Reports from Wilkes-Barre note a separate event where two young couples were allegedly married by a local squire, which led to the men fleeing and the women being publicly scandalized.
Report from Jefferson Market Police Court on Friday details a French beggar known as Charles Sampson alias Lazare alias Dessensarts. He begged in French for aid from rich New Yorkers, was followed by Officer Helbard, and seen buying firearms with a $2 bill. A paper found on him listed many well known names with X or XA, and the note added dead to Lawrence Jerome. He says he begged due to inability to live on his bronze molding earnings.
Wallace Findley, a colored man, was arrested Saturday afternoon on an attempted rape charge involving a little girl named Heath at 100 Wright Street. He was delivering goods when the alleged attack occurred while the girl was alone. Clara Lynn sought habeas corpus for attorney Booker after a failed bid to be released, with proceedings citing no probable cause for conviction.
Charles Blythe, a Black man, was sentenced in Cincinnati to be hanged in April for the brutal murder of Col. Jones last July and his body was disposed of in a sewer.
James Yount died as presumed apoplexy on Crawfordsville street but suspected foul play after a watch and chain disappeared. J C Fairman of Logansport earned $70, returned home to find his money and gold watch gone. White county feud between Tucker and Reynolds threatens Levi Reynolds after a blow with an iron object. Windfalls report burglaries at H C Harris dry goods, Cole and Shelly, and I. Dixon stores totaling $100 in goods and cash. Alco looted two saloons for liquor and two revolvers. Belle and John W Barge separated after Judge Taylor paid out.
The Portofice authorities forecast heavier business in the coming year as mail receipts on Thursday Friday and Saturday indicate strong volumes. Sgt Craft of the carriers department notes Christmas day will see wagons pressed into service to handle large bundles, with six hours needed per carrier to complete routes. The influx includes diverse gifts reflecting a shift from mere novelty to practical items, and local transit mail shows heavy activity alongside substantial foreign matter.
A late Friday report states the steamers Nel City and Nate Wai era collided off the coast near this city with a heavy loss of life. The Clay county missive presented regulations requiring proper inspection of mines, and Gov Hovey defended mine inspector Thomas Tisen as competent amid recent litigation over office actions. New York reports growing trepidation over the World’s Fair funding as subscriptions lag.
A crowded Friday show featured the English company’s Daniel Boone with Ka-mi-mu-kon and Ganlal Boone among the Indians. Critics note strong acting by Ida Muile and Alice Gaillard, with lively songs and a knife duel. Advance sales for Casino and Least Lavender showings begin. Frayne and Davis arrive to boost the bill. The Grand prepares for a varied week including Sweet Lavender and Aronson’s opera company, with elaborate stage scenery and livestock acts for realism. Read This mentions new watches and jewelry prices.
A vagrancy case brings Jane Johnson to release from the workhouse on Saturday amid suspicions she may be the mother of a missing 5-year-old girl. The child, now at State Ave home, says her mother fell from a boat and was drowned, while the mother insists the child was born near Aurora. Authorities fear identity deception as investigations continue. Separately, miners discuss defense funds and wage scales, and a diphtheria epidemic hits Rockford prompting school closures.
Burglars entered the residence of Henry C. Siniihar at 412 N New Jersey Ave on Piuraday night. Mr Smithersdan then bought a new overcoat for himself and gifted his wife a seal skin cloak for Christmas.
Reports from multiple cities describe jail releases, saloon fires and indictments in Keokuk, a Corea plot to kill a king with arrests, a Detroit fire victim, railway project abandonment in Shanghai amid intrigue and a republican movement, wire service style notes on ships and disasters, and political and social notes from Rockport to Cleveland.
Early Saturday morning a man near 553 N Tennesseest faced a gun as Burgrave fired three shots. a man suspects a hit but narrowly escaped. Connecticut Mutual Life sued to foreclose a $6,000 mortgage on Benny Guetig. Attorney General Michener led a $2,000 judgment against Guetig for alleged bailee misconduct. Two fines of $500 plus costs were imposed for selling lottery in 1855 and for pool gambling in a saloon. Fifty students from the state university arrived on the Southwestern Limited. chaos in station crowds as college cries echoed. Andrew Jacobs and Emma Carway were injured by a Pan-handie train near Irvington. Jacobs dislocated hip, Carway bruised. they were sent to Philadelphia. Split Dota Ward attacks Zimmar over Cleveland league desertion hurting the Brotherhood.
A record setting train departed the Union depot Friday heading east. The train spanned about five squares in length and consisted of box cars manufactured locally for the Lake Shore road.
Pumroy a Midland freight brakeman from this city fell from the top of a box car near Anderson and was fatally injured. The accident occurred December 21.
Distress grips Georgia's Creek valley miners as work declines and slackness increases across the district.
The piece reviews a Christmas edition of the Freeman with colorful illustrations and notes on its colored life features. It covers local Afro-American league meetings, a Zion church debate on race needs, and remarks on education versus money, ending with a jury finding two to bras in favor of money as the urgent need for the colored man.
A Chicago shoe house at 24 W Washington St promotes a broad selection from dress shoes to everyday street wear, claiming customers get more value for their money than elsewhere in the city. The ad mentions a line of ladies footwear, though the OCR text is partially garbled.
In Washington on Friday senators debated recognizing Brazil as a free republic, with Morgan urging quick action and Sherwin and Evarts urging caution. Teller proposed an amendment. the vote failed to reach quorum. Public notices also described presidential manners and late-night routines of officials, including Miller and Garland, alongside a general early-to-bed administration.
Chicago shows no growth for Dummy Hoy while Philadelphia signs Bob Allen and John B. Day eyes Mickey Welch. Western league may seek St. Louis and Louisville, Mickey Kelli proposed as league agent for 31000. Pittsburgh club failed to lure Dave Orr from Columbus. Judge Ewing calls a broth erhood contract non binding. KH and F clubs play indoor ball. forecasts predict cloudy Indianapolis weather.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.