16 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1889
Page
1
Samuel Ford of Kankakee Illinois, a 19 year old reputed religious leader and flirt, has married a jailed woman in Tucson as he awaits return to face charges. The sensational case involves a 100000 theft and a missing belt, shaking Kanakee believers.
Emanuel Valignette, a young attorney from an exclusive family in Montreal, forged mortgage deeds on his sister’s property and sold it. The scheme harmed about two hundred small tradesmen and farmers, wiping out their livelihoods and leaving his sister penniless. Estimated total losses approach $100,000.
Ceselia Miller daughter of a Wyoming ranchman, visiting Canada, attracted flutter over her lavish dress and spending. She has been missing since Sunday and several merchants say they know her whereabouts. In Cincinnati an unknown well dressed man suicided on the wharf Saturday morning.
Washington February 14. Police uncovered a graveyard robbery in progress at the potter's field. The suspects escaped with a body but left behind tools, a horse, and wagon as officers seized their gear and began pursuit of the ghouls believed to be university students.
The World reports from Mount Clivet North Carolina that masked men killed Mrs Jacob Fouchett, her daughter and two black servants and then set the house on fire. The attack occurred on a February 16 in a strike of violence, leaving the community seeking answers.
The Mary Anderson engagement at Hig list'e pledges two nights of drama with large attendance expected. Monday offers The Winter's Tale with Hermion e and Perdita, and Tuesday features Premation and Galatea and Comedy and Tragedy. Reuben Blue Yankee comedy is promoted for a sensational Park event, while the Eden Musee prepares for a Europe art figures exhibit reopening. Parlor Match remains popular with Hoey and Hoyt’s company drawing crowds at English's.
Town chatter centers on the Bigham bill modeling metropolitan police powers to oversee the fire department. After the elevator fire, opposition eases as republicans quietly lobby for its passage. A Sys reporter is told Webster may return as chief once the measure becomes law, a promise some expect to be kept.
A city official questions Treasurer Taftin's report noting it lacks clarity on what the public wanted. The speaker urges disclosure of how balances were invested, amounts Sullivan stole, loan recipients, interest rates, and the broader system, arguing for reforms in Indiana's fee and interest practices.
A committee planned a send off for Gen Harrison as he departs for Washington but did not meet with the president-elect. Private secretary Halford will present the matter to him, with a decision expected Saturday evening. Mayor Denny’s parade plan seems unlikely, with Harrison preferring simplicity and a possible brief station address amid a crowd of locals.
A long column traces diners, trains, and scandals from eagle mascots to a near fatal rail crash, detailing frauds after the Ashtabula disaster, then moves to Indiana House prayers, a heated session, and a sudden, party-line vote on a police bill with arrests at the doors.
Tagryars will host a fine dinner at Union Station Dining Hall on Sunday. Served from 12 to 2 o clock. Special rates for city residents.
The scene in the chamber mixed humor with earnest action as Young Speaker Niblack and others entertained the assembly while Gov Hovey's private secretary and various bills were discussed. A wakeful Hendricks club member, jokes, and a friizable mood punctuated the session amid weather and procedural readings.
Coroner Wagner rules drowning as the infant's death after an inquest on the canal remains. The lungs indicate hours of breathing. Officer Hostettler reports clues including fabric near the water and a weightless body with a wrist tag, suggesting it was tied to a stake. He speculates the infant almost reached the water company's flume.
The Norman White Cap case lingered without a verdict as jurors stood seven for acquittal and five for conviction. Officials warned of further investigation when the city returns, alleging tampering by several firemen to influence the outcome.
A stock item sale note from Geo Murett Penns advertises shoes and items in stock priced the same as adult footwear with identical service terms. The brief line invites customers to try the store.
A colorful critique of Indiana House pages and staff, detailing their names origins and antics. It notes the pages' youth, political leanings, fashion rivals, and agility in corridor antics while praising their literacy over some lawmakers.
Inside information from experts at the scene indicates the Panama Canal project near completion with about 90,000 workers at work. A separate report from Morristown ND notes a railroad engine boiler explosion at Bersten Station on Friday morning, resulting in the deaths of the engineer and fireman.
John C. Dunn filed a mechanics lien against Jon and Sullivan for 10.85 dollars for plumbing at a residence on North Tennessee Street. New Eldeboard members at William T.L. Ekberg.
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