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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1889

Page

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Fourth Edition Dev il fish War in Indiana Assembly

The lower house debates school books and trust restraint with Pleasants and Hughes bills. Pleasants pushes a state plan to print books at cost via a state board, while Willard praises varied systems and calls for open competition. In the Senate, Purdue gets a 75000 grant as natural gas legislation moves slowly.

Hawthorne Curtis Berry Custer Jordan Indiana House of Representatives Foghorn Kelly Youns Hughes Indianapolis Young House of Representatives Pleasants California State Board of Education Willard State House Cullen Harrell Fields Pontyeu Linek Senate Smith Purdue University

Murder and Robbery Near Elk Lick and Other Local News

Out West robbers entered Paddick's store at Elk Lick on Wednesday night and killed clerk James Grant, stealing about 1000 dollars in cash and valuables. In West Indianapolis, Chas. Litter paid fines by Squire Davidson. Belmont sees a building boom with 25 houses under construction. Belmont residents oppose a proposed saloon. John Lee hanged at Alexandria, Minnesota, for the murder of Charles Cheline.

Lirrix Rock Ark Paddick Indianapolis Chas Squire Davidson Frank Steins Belmont Ladies’ Aid Society of M. KE West Morrient Alexandria Minn John Lee Charles Cheline

The Lobbyists of the Indiana Assembly Exposed

A detailed chronicle of lobbyists in the Indiana assembly reveals the Kola Workers circle and Van Antwerp Bragg Co interests. It profiles Robinson and others, notes a mix of male and female lobbyists, and describes seeks for state librarian, land deals, and court pressures amid political maneuvering and legal actions.

Indiana Assembly Jacob Jhunn Allegan Franklin Supreme Court Hol Robbrson van Antwerp, Bragg & Co Robinson van Antwerp Bragg & Cos Price Carr van Antiwerp Braga & Co Public la Lotette Tsaac N. Ruse Piaasante al Veray Vieasanis Verry Huston Evansville Curtis Tsao Ivansville Mt. Vernon Princeton Jacob B. Julien Newton County Weaver Lake Mr. Huston Cooley Julien Senate Johnson Robert Marmett Edwin May State House May Frank Landers Kankakee

Population growth and weekly city death report

Population rising with the city recording its lowest death rate in 25 years during the week ending Friday. Only 17 deaths were reported while births remained normal with 45 new citizens arriving. Artistic furniture at Wm. L. Ders.

Platt For Mischief Sparks Cabinet Rumors

Feb 15 dispatch reports Republican plots to derail Harrison's cabinet with Platt claiming evidence of duplicity and Blaine being frozen out. Alger disputes Sherman remarks while New York and Illinois incidents surface, including a hanging mob, forgery case against George Wallace and a secret “Court of Tapers” to police labor traitors.

Harrison Blaine Alger Dowr John Sherman WasmixerTon Hlarriacn Platt Harrisons New Yoas Splt Court of Taper

Gas and legal notices from county report

Natural gas concerns loom as Andrew Carmellie notes supply fade. Jacob Mitrchell fined five dollars for thumping Hang Peterson. Win. Cohurn faces grand jury on shoe theft. Tom Scott jailed for gas incidents. Henry Gray surrenders to sheriff with 500 bond. School district reports isolated pupil illness. deputies debunk Perry township recluse rumors. Boston correspondent Guy Chignot explores Indiana gas fields for investors. Charles Williams investigated for posing as a U S detective amid theft and deception charges. larceny case to proceed.

Jacob Mitrchell Hang Peterson Cohurn Marek Debreon Tom Scott Vincent Wilson Henry Gray Boston Indiana Chiquot Board of Trade Irunday Charles B. Williams U.S W. Washington-st Meridian-st Thornton

Residence Listings for Jor G W Combs and Addresses

Local directory notes Jor G W Combs at 347 North Tennessee Street HWiee and HO East Ohio Street Residence tale phone 772 office telephone His. Concise listing appears in the community directory with contact details for multiple nearby residences.

Jor G. W. Combs Tennessee Street Hwiee Ohio Street

Bright Lights of the Law Spark Jokes and Court Tales

A humorous profile of lawyer Henry N. Spaan and fellow attorneys. The piece recalls a cow ownership case in Justice Wright's court, a juror hospitalized after a deputy sheriff incident, and quips about divorce drives and courtroom missteps. It also notes Joan S. Duncan’s campaign stump speech and Harrison misnaming habits.

Henry N. Spaan Justice Wright Billy Lamb Lamb Joan S. Duncan Pican Anderson Duncan Harrison Tim

Farewell plan for Gen Harrison sparked by city committee

A committee led by Mayor Denny visited Gen Harrison to seek his consent to a fitting farewell before his Washington departure. Proposals include a military and civic escort from his home to the station and a brief public address. The scene also notes visiting dignitaries and local political tensions amid Aston and Indiana mentions.

Jeu Harrison Washington Denny Item Dan McCauler Indianapolis Barney McCauley Jarvis Seetien Gren Metropolis Gen. Harrison John M. Langston Liberia Bates House Harrison —S Acs Mahone Newton M. Butler Weeping Water New Mexico Ant Woodfall Auburn N. Y Cobh Bridgeland West Balen Springs Orange County Tadiana Vichy Wies Balen Europe Indiana

Classified ad seeks buyers for household items

A terse notice promises to sell a bedroom suit burenu table or stove. For sixpence a week in The Six it will locate a customer, offering a short term service to connect sellers with buyers.

Infant Found Dead In Canal With Choking Marks

A newborn white infant’s body was found floating in the canal near Washington and Geisendorf streets by a waterworks guard. The corpse showed finger marks on the throat and a heavy cord with a weight, suggesting smothering and an attempted concealment. The umbiliacal cord remained attached, indicating a recent birth. Flanner & Buchanan took the body to their morgue and police sought any clues to the perpetrator.

Washington and Geisendorfste Flanner & Buchanan

Famine Spreads in China as Families Starve

Recent dispatches from China report the famine widening with nearly half a million families starving. Indiana Loyal Legion holds a meeting at Bates House club room with officers elected and members welcomed. Judge Hadley orders removal of James Webb to Fletcher's sanitarium. Webb, a wealthy farmer, has been mentally unstable for years. Jury features local political figures. weather forecast for Indiana calls for light rain or snow and warmer temperatures.

Illinois Landers Kankakee Indiana W. B. Drapier Assembly Tong Elkhart Goshert Goshen Mr. Thomas Judge Baker Ostrander Harry Adams Wallace Hadley W. T. Lockwood James Webb Vieteber Sherif Webb Perray Township Lewag Fletcher Howe Mahion H. Flesh William Osborn KR. S. Hill Jack Norwood Col Hans Blume The Telegraph

Child Shoes Offered At Same Price In Stock

A local ad notes that a child can buy shoes or any stocked item at the same price and receive fine service. It urges trying the store and mentions Geo. Marott in Peunest.

Geo. Marott,gn Peunest

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