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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1889

Page

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Fourth Edition Cabinet Slip Reveals New Portents in New York

A Ross-era slip found in the Gilsey House room after Col John New’s visit lists names for cabinet posts such as Blaine for Secretary of State and Warner Miller for Agriculture. Observers deem the handwriting likely New’s, suggesting accidental disclosure during political maneuvering with Gen. Harrison’s circle.

New York John New Gilsey House Col. New Gen Harrison Col Mew Nilsey Blaine Treasury Charles Ister Westmaster Wanamaker Rusk Interior Bradley Kentucky Charles |Daniels Warner Miller

Political chatter and local crime notes hover in brief

Washington rumors hint Harrison backs an Ohio cabinet nominee as Senator Sherman cites signs. In Addlitional State Fort Wayne a quilt thief pleads insanity after stealing patterns. In Anderson a barber match firm faces relocation woes. Scattered county notices report deaths, bankruptcies, jail terms, coroner illness, and domestic legal skirmishes.

Washinerton Fel Sherman Harrison Ohio Foster Gov. Hovey Thurday Benjamin James Kentucky Ft. Wayne Taylor R. &. Taylor Mississippi River Commission Scottsburg A. L. Gladden M. Hubford Anderson Barber Match Company Straw Board Works Wabash Midland Road Hazelwood W. M Jobn Shafer Woodlawn

West Indianapolis coal firm fails for five hundred dollars

Reports from West Indianapolis indicate a coal company failed first of the week with a loss of 500 dollars. Wvert and Eva Wranklin, two children overcome by gas, say they will recover, regaining consciousness Tuesday. Rev Bartlett to pastor a new Methodist church. Presbyterians plan a spring church on the hill and a long-felt need for a bottom church. Fidelity bank cash balance short by forty five thousand and forty dollars in the estate of Ammi Baldwin. Powderly denounces LeCaron. labor day beliefs discussed. Indiana forecast shows light rain or snow and colder conditions with new hat racks advertised by Wo L Elders.

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Purify the Ballot Sparks House Debate on Election Bill

In the Senate a heated session centered on the eight hour bill and an election law. Republicans explained votes amid clashes with Democrats and a rallying call for or against stringent registration. The chamber adjourned after lengthy speeches and gavel taps as hours passed.

Senate Dresser BR. W. Hunter Urmston Hoyd Carver Republican County Caster Clemmons DeMolte Gsar Tresser Grose Harlan Harness Hayes Cestion Mount Shockney Traylor Burke Alford Boyd Hichowski Cronk DaMotte Kennedy Thompson Jasper Beaver Lake Land Supreme Court Commission Bil Johnson Cox Hays Harrett Barrett Supreme Court Elliot Mitchel Iaby Niblack Hawk Jonson

Miners Fight Pluck-Me System in Indiana Suit

A miner Robert Wilson sued Wit son Little coal company after pay was stopped and handed to a local merchant for goods. Justice Adle mire ruled the company in the case at Brazil amid miners denouncing the decision as justice away from the law. The article discusses an 1887 Indiana act requiring biweekly wages and criticizes enforcement. Also noted are gambling raids and a court case involving a Jewish synagogue pastor over prayer rights.

Ksughisvilth Ind Witson & Little Coal Company Robert Wilson Wilson Adlemire Brazil Lut Wilson Liv General Assembly State of Indiana United States Adlentire Ouardt Cain Watson & Little Ganda H. Flavia DH. Davis Davis Web Squire Feibleman Simon Glasaman S. Meridian St

Witness Refuses to Answer in Contempt Case

William McNimery defied questions in court during a search examination in the Harris Clark highway robbery case. Judge Irvin jailed him for 1 day and fined 100 dollars for contempt after he again refused to respond. He remained in jail while under arrest on a charge of stealing a revolver from C. W. Rouse, with a bail waived.

Dawson Highwind Miller William H. Powers Robert C. McCoy Stahl William Spencer Military Park Rolbert William McNimery Mitchell William Harris Frank Clark John Hanlon Irvin McNimers C. W. Rouse Noes

Forme Settling War Revival Sparks Converts at AixpMas Tenn

In AixpMas Tennessee the Forme movement drives a revival as the Freach-Ebersole gang converts. A Wednesday convert sprang forward during a service seizing an ally and urging him to the altar. Reportedly men once resistant yield to the revival and embrace faith.

Indiana News Briefs of Crime and Politics Include Arrests and Blaine Rebuff

Police report multiple arrests in war on election law violations and various local crimes in Indiana towns. National figures Blaine and Sherman discuss cabinet prospects while Valentine factory lore highlights the era’s social scene and political chatter.

The burglar's valentine and civic notes mix at large

A ragged clipping reports a crime alert tied to a burglar’s valentine and a call for action by Auditor Bruce Carr on Connecticut Mutual life insurance affairs. Indiana’s capital rules insist on $200,000 certified capital, with possible further investigation to satisfy policyholders. Also noted is a prophecied political clash between Derk Ne Ruiter and Mike O Brien. Real estate transfers on Wednesday numbered 27 totaling 107,810.

Bruce Carr Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Indiana N Claiky Col. Greene Me Ruiter Derk Ne Ruiter Mike O’ Brien John J. Sullivan Vic Ruiter Sullivan Brien O’brien de Ruiter Court House Mike

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