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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1892
Page
1
A railroad dispatcher recalls a summer in Indiana when a potential collision triggered a months long wanderer’s guilt. He left his desk to avoid a fatal crash and lived on the run, only to learn the wreck never happened as engineers feared moving fast and the trains remained halted without incident.
Reports claim President Frenzel keeps cases tight with the Cay brotherhood. Several members claim petty discharge motives and the group plans to seek reinstatement. About a dozen spotters warn that any rule breach may be punished harshly, risking the company’s charter under Frenzel’s leadership.
The article observes a rough effect in wool dress goods as economical buyers search marked down items. Wood floors gain popularity for summer homes. A carpet store features new displays. Exclusive lawn, challie, and gingham patterns attract shoppers. March shows larger displays. New York stores have long presented spring and midsummer goods.
The common council met Monday night and adjourned after a spasmodic session. Mayor Sullivan approved the Panhandle annexation ordinance and Frank Schwab was named bailiff. Committees debated water contracts and a rag-pickers license ordinance. An inspector of plumbing and electrical work was proposed with salaries of 1500 and 1200. A fireproofing oil ban ordinance passed 12 to 6, and the meeting closed with cigars lit.
A historic Indianapolis mutual benefit group named the American Union formed in 1890 under leaders B. C. Shaw M. L. Johnson C. E. Rhoades and J. W. Galvin with Charles F. Griffin as legal adviser. It used rotating certificates and fees then dissolved after failing to sustain itself and merged with the order of equity. C. Ef. Rhoades notes the collapse and loss of money by many members, while the weather and local ads follow.
Machinists refuse to work in the machine shop while master mechanic Swanston says no strike exists. Boilermakers and blacksmiths work. no new hires, hourly pay disputed, unions backing. Panhandle strike may spread as typhus fears rise in Pueblo Mexico.
Andrew Oehler, 19, son of a jeweler on Pennsylvania Street, faced grand larceny charges after pilfering 45 dollars and mileage tickets from the Spencer house with John Galvin. Jury contested the verdict, judge criticized the panel, and Oehler received a 60 day workhouse sentence amid outcry from detectives and lawyers over “professional jurors.”
Reported Tuesday morning the first fast mail on the new Columbus route arrived 90 minutes late. Nearby houses burned Monday, with the Fisher family escaping aided by Postmaster Craig. Loss is 84000, insured.
The grand jury did not indict Martin Moran after the January shooting of John Cain. Prosecutor Holtzman cited insufficient witnesses and Cain’s illness as reasons for delay. Cain’s physician Dr. Drennan said Cain was improving and walking about, with an ultimate recovery not in doubt.
Alderman Fonda, a long prominent city council member, is reported to have ejected his servant girl and his wife Mrs. Fonda left the house. The marriage, described as a union with a very rich widow a year ago, has stirred a major society scandal.
The article notes Cincinnati undecided about Sunday games, Axter and Allerton not racing together are denied, Brooklyn seeks cuts to salaries, Jack Williams to meet Johnson in the ring, Joe Sheehy seeks a match with Jim Corbett, Sam Morton awarded the western league Minneapolis franchise, potential Brooklyn roster changes, Elmer Foster retiring from pro ball to sell pianos, Budd wins Manchester sprint handicap with $15,000 to friends, L A W meets in Columbus naming Burdett president and Bassett secretary with increased salary, prize value capped at $160 and next national meeting set for Washington on July 18.
A quirky interview profile features Mr Edmund Russell at the Pyropeum amid art lovers. The new reporter shares exchanges about Slavin Mitchell and Sullivan with jokes on beauty, bangs, and grand intellect as Russell is called the apostle of grace and beauty.
Sixty suspected anarchists gathered in Berlin while a test of the Sims-Edison electric torpedo occurred in London. Sentries were reduced on Berlin streets. Carmen Maria Lopez, called the Mexican messiah, nears death at Chihuahua. A Greek mob burned a Protestant church in Piraeus near Athens. Baron Albert Rothschild donated $50,000 to a Vienna consumption hospital project.
The fragment notes urgent need for Beecham's pills during influenza grip season. Griggists sell it at 2 cents a bottle, urging readers not to be without the remedy in the grip.
Samuel Delzell fled a superior court suit Tuesday seeking to enjoin Jacob Murphy and others from suing him for 150000. Delzell, an Irish-born Pennsylvanian, married there and inherited from his wife’s family. Murphy and his wife died after demanding portions of the inheritance, leading to ongoing claims. Delzell asserts he owes 145000 for various deeds tied to inherited property.
The sparring match between Andy Bowen and Antony Murphy in New Orleans was brief and subdued. Referee stopped the eighth round as both men appeared to be warming up. Bowen later offered a rematch in a finish fight.
Criceano February 16 Helen Erickson 16 breaks through ice skating at Washington park. Officers Ryan Lavin Coleman Hickman jump in to save her and others. Hickman rescues all four. the girl is prostrated. Prohibitionists central committee meets in county courthouse council chamber to map campaign plan. seven members with S W Rose as chairman.
Coroner Manker has received the type written copy of the testimony from the surgical institute fire case and will announce his verdict on Wednesday. The report notes the testimony was formally transcribed for official review.
The piece previews fortnightly entertainments by Inversol Kendals and Pat Rooney at Englishs with Macey and Thompson celebrities. It notes sold-out Ingersoll lecture tickets, backstage stage seating interest, Rooney family performers, and a humorous misfire during a boxing act featuring Slavin and Mitchell.
A Chicago invitation to inspect the World’s Fair buildings divides lawmakers. Many Democrats refuse hospitalities to avoid future funding obligations. Kentucky’s Dickerson urges pensions limits for ex soldiers. Senate talks include navy yard sale and Burgoyne monument funding. typhus cases rise in New York. discussion of Lake Street Line “IL” road sale to bankers and New York officials.
Vlarvison welcomes Morton's withdrawal while California backs Clarrison. Alger remains a strong man. Some politicians expect a dark horse to appear at the Democratic convention. In parts of the party, the man still seems to be Alger, with Democrats betting on Indiana and New York as potential paths to victory.
A Jeffersonville and Chicago man argued in a hotel corridor about bridges and skylines. The Jeffersonville guest boasted of local features while the Chicago man mocked them, leading to a confrontation and a tense scene at the Grand hotel. An Indiana traveler defended state reputations amid hog-story complaints from the West, urging a fresh news angle over outdated dispatches.
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