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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1892
Page
1
Machinists at the Panhandle shops remain out, with officials and master mechanic Swanson reporting no new developments. The union favors maintaining wage rates per hour over piece work, while company officials insist on a fair trial of piece work before any settlement.
Federal court resets Walker counterfeit case to Monday afternoon. Martin Woods, accused of operating a change racket, was cleared in police court Saturday morning. A relief meeting for Russian Jews is set at Peoples Congregational Church Saturday night. Marion county farmers held day two, with Senator Mounts and others presenting papers on agriculture. Atterberry requisition honored. he is jailed at Mt. Vernon and wanted in Wayne county for attempted murder.
The Panhandle ordinance passed two weeks ago may violate publication rules. It requires printing in The Sex, prior city printer, with The Sentinel holding a one year contract from Feb 1. Officials question if Tar Sun publication counts since The Sun is no longer the official organ and the ordinance was not published until this week.
In Wasnixnetox on February 55, the committee on agriculture shows strong will to report a measure limiting speculative dealings in options and futures. Members lean toward fairness and heed New York and Chicago business voices, fearing overreach that could harm legitimate trade. The drive to pacify farming constituents may push beyond forbearance toward stricter limits.
Local shopper laments missing Beecham's pills while noting new rocket sales at Wm. L. Elder's. The brief item highlights a retail scene with a dash of whimsy.
In August a feisty woman with an infant sought aid from trustees claiming a journey from Bryant, Texas. She, dubbed the Texas Tramp, acted violently when confronted by guardians and police, leading to her arrest and removal with her child after a court ruling she could not retain custody. She has traveled widely and is known in many cities for trouble wherever she goes.
Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont, widow of General John C. Fremont, recounts the government seizure of their San Francisco home Black Point during a military emergency and claims no restoration occurred. The article notes bills to restore the property, implying extensive lobbying and political maneuvering, including support from Wendell Phillips and others, while Fremont allegedly aided her re election.
Fire swept the chamber of commerce building in Findlay on a Saturday morning, gutting the ground floor shops including a tailoring establishment a dry goods store a meat market a clothing store and a printing office while the upper floors housed apartments and offices. The blaze began in the restaurant and spread rapidly causing an estimated loss of 800 000 with partial insurance.
Febi Nieman News Agency reports there is no foundation to rumors that the government plans to sue the National Cordage Company. The denial emphasizes a lack of official action or forthcoming legal proceedings at this time.
Roger Connor signs with Philadelphia while Chicago clubs boast 9000 members. Teams from Philadelphia and Brooklyn head to Florida on March 1. Corbett faces three opponents Tuesday in New York. Sullivan mocks tomorrow meeting with Maher for 25000. L A W meeting site to be decided in Columbus Ohio next week. Williams confirms Allerton and Axtell to race at Independence this year. New York Assembly weighs boxing license fee of 2000. Boston hosts Holler skating eight day contest from Feb 15. Odds tilting toward Maher with weight concerns. J R Keene reportedly bought Foxhall the famed American horse. Miller and Sibley acquire Stanford colts for 50000.
The DBicycle makers union reports counterfeit admission tickets printed on red cardboard sold around the city before February 22. Genuine tickets bear the union stamp, while fakes do not. A young neat dressed man is linked to the scam in the South Side. Prosecutor Troltzman leads the inquiry.
Feb 18 report notes a majority of Democrats favor swift action on the Bland silver measure. Antisense silver opponents hope to push the bill through quickly with little debate. It is claimed ex Speaker Reed would prefer the president to veto the free silver legislation.
Jeremiah Cotto, Italian murderer of Luigi Fran calosa, was resentenced Saturday morning to electrocution in the week beginning March 28.
Notices list De Teman Fl of Champaign Illinois aged 73 and James S. Fair of San Francisco as deceased, with Fair noted as the son of Mrs Currie Loos Williams and tied to missionary work in Nankin China. cause cited as bi-chloride of gold treatment.
The text questions actions by Mayor Sullivan and city officials regarding hotel corridor talks, transit schemes, policing around Fletcher's bank, and street cleaning. It also contrasts public leadership with private habits and raises concerns about control of the fair grounds lines under President Frenzel.
Knoxville Tenn February 1 Th midnight a drunken mob of miners fired on state troops guarding convicts at Coal Creek mines. A Gatling gun fired on the attackers dropping lead. two men feared wounded. Houses shelled, no fatalities reported. Commander Anderson sought more troops. 109 guards remain at the camp amid threats and rising tension between Benny Craig and a miners' committee member. Pro wires between Knoxville and Coal Creek broke Thursday night.
Central Christian holds morning worship with Rev Daniels presenting Forgiveness and an evening talk What is a christian. Evening topic What Jesus is to us. New church chapel hosts morning What is a christian and an evening on the fence of mind wpom mind. Roberts Park Methodist led by Rev Van Anda offers morning Objections to the bible as the word of Gods and evening The way of the transgressor is hard.
New extradition trend with France is in preparation. Funeral of ex Controller Knox held noon Saturday. Judge Woods to be noted Monday. Movement to build a monument to Gen Sherman. Railways clerks confident salary bill will pass. People's party backs Dland's silver. Admiral Gherardd ordered home from Montevideo. Proposals to tax cigarettes at S10 per thousand. Feb 283 inver-registered mail sacks to run between Anderson and Indianapolis. Up to Friday 28,265,150 413 per cent bonds redeemed. 25,000,000 at 2 per cent. 2,259,500 outstanding. Rep Stout of Michigan proposes cabinet office secretary of COMALErCe. Rep Bynum to relieve estate of Acquilia Jones. robbery loss of 2458 will be passed.
The piece lists Margaret Aubher presenting The Egyptian at the Chicago opera house on Monday, mentions Archie White’s minstrels, Kusel White’s partner saving a drowning woman, and the troupe’s Kansas tour antics. It covers press notices, Pauline Markham’s grippe, H Rosenfeld’s racing bets, Flora Moore’s Zigzag company breakup, a four round sparring event, and Pat Rooney’s upcoming farce at English's.
Forty unions attended the labor temple conference at the city hall. Articles of incorporation for a "Labor temple" were adopted, with capital stock set at $100,000 and shares at $10. A nine-member board will govern the temple, three elected yearly. Morris Ross attended, briefly opposing the project and warning against policy that would inflame labor and capital. The aim is to unite labor and capital, though concerns exist about log-rolling and clashes among elements.
Saturday testimony in the Lartinn iy case against Nobles-Ville straw board works described canal water as dirty brown last August with pink stains on clothing, bitter taste, and black foam noticed in White river. Businesses and residents reported damaged fabrics and boats, prompting questions about water safety and source management.
Toward Reitzel and Huffman report a silver lead on their Eel River land near Poland. Samples sent to Washington yield about 4 per ton in silver and similar in bismuth, though a Greencastle expert disputes it. A $50,000 joint stock company forms to develop the lead as mortgage matters loom and local excitement rises with claims of gold blossom authentic to California miners.
Judge John K. Geedloe a prominent lawyer in Louisvinor is dead. The report states his death occurred in February leaving a noted legal career and community impact. Local authorities have not released further details.
Years ago Indiana Governor James Whitcomb journeyed with Calvin Fletcher to Centerville and stayed in an old hotel. Fletcher planned a practical joke on Whitcomb by accusing him of wearing dirty shirts, leading to a confrontation when the proprietor attacked Whitcomb in his room.
Indiana's T C Steele, famed local artist, faces a vanished lecture night after the Terre Haute vice president spoke instead. The Propylaeum doors locked, keys missed, and no notices posted left Steele waiting on the sidewalk while members scrambled to explain. A new date may be set for the missed Munich school paper.
C M Hubbard of Portland chosen to represent Indiana university in the state oratorical contest. Subject: The higher selfishness. Walter Wood is alternate. Eliza Jean Wilson of Greencastle will represent DePauw university with Horace Ogden of Danville as alternate and Miss Rebarnsley of Terre Haute as third.
Indianapolis forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Sunday February 14 1882 calls for warmer temperatures and increasing cloudiness with occasional rain or snow. Sunday will be fair with near steady temperatures, likely colder Sunday night as clouds thicken and precipitation returns.
News from Benin Peb 13 reports six men drowned while working in an amber mine near a Baltic Sea fishing village. High tide swept seawater into the mine, blocking escape and causing the fatalities.
When Gen Booth returned to London on Saturday he was greeted by five thousand Salvation Army soldiers and twenty thousand other people who formed a great procession. Gen Booth reviewed his army.
The jewelry line at Al Mueller's offers a wide range of pieces for every taste. Customers can find rings bracelets and necklaces across styles and price points.
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