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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1889

Page

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Fight Over Home of Coy in Fulton County Court

Affidavits filed in Mrs M L Cones suit for possession of Sim Coy home allege Sullivan acted without authority in sale. Hearing delayed to Tuesday. notes and mortgages traced, alleging Coy did not sign deed and that Sullivan held property as security.

Hows John EF. Sullivan M. L. Cones House of Sim Coy Sullivan Lomelerk Attornars ‘van Vorbis and Spencer Coy Cruse Aiso C. B. Coves Charles W. Brouse Fulton County Thames Loan and Trust Company Coags Joans the Lad Fultoneounty Cones Samuel S. Griffith Charles W. Cardell

Electric streetcars Likely Move to Overhead Power in City

City debate grows over replacing slow mule cars with electric motive power for the street railway. Company officials deny immediate action though meetings hint at storing or overhead wire systems. Public opposition to overhead lines favors storage methods if adopted.

Citizens’ Street Railway Company Hnes Shaffer

Man Pleads Guilty To Postal Law Violation

Charles F Harris a 23 year old light complexioned man pleaded guilty before Judge Woods to breaking into the Elkhart post office and cutting a mail pouch. He faces two years in the northern prison and a $20 fine. He will be transported to Michigan City after a brief wait and is described as calm with a bright face and strong jaw.

Charles F. Harris Woods Elkhart Stein Michigan City Chris Stein Arcane United States Harris Sim Coy Prince Sim

Mollie Couziers Accused Of Pocketing $300 In Parlor Larceny

A troubled scene unfolds as Mollie Couziers, noted for a dark reputation, is jailed on larceny charges after allegedly inviting Denny into a Court Street parlor, stealing $300 from his pocket, and sending him to the street. Police pursue leads to Mollie’s sister’s country house.

Sie Winus Mollie Couziers Desiny Mack Panhandle Benny Court St Court St., Just East of Alabamest Mollie Denny Ines Art Molhia Sergt.Quigley Sergt. Lowe Cicer A. Shafer

Arrest In Chesapeake Street Battery Case Involving Burns

Andrew Burne, an employee at Kingan's park house, was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to rob. August Reener testifies Burns and two others attacked him after asking the time, tore a pocket, and seized only a bundle of keys before discarding them. Nearby robberies in Chesapeake Street link to a suspected gang. Burne defends mistaken identity.

Andrew Burne Kingan’s Park House Licars McMallin August Reener Burns Chesapeake St John Hanlon Frank Clark William Harris

Bancroft Named Hoosier Manager For Next Season

Bancroft signed Saturday evening to manage the Hoosier ball club next season. An old-timer, he has guided the Cleveland team and the Providence club in the past and aims to extract strong play from Indianapolis. He says the present team cannot win the pennant but should finish ahead of three or four rivals. First home game set for April 4.

Bancroft Hoosier Ball Club Frank C. Bancroft Indianapolis Cleveland Providence Honsiers

Big Four Trains Delayed By Freight Wreck Near Sunmay

Saturday trains due in the city at 10 30 and 11 40 were late, arriving at 2 30 pm. Trainmen offered vague explanations citing heavy freights and a wreck 40 miles out near Sunmay where a freight engine derailed, piling several cars. No injuries reported, but the incident will cost the company a substantial amount.

Aternoon Sunmay

Jury Cannot Reach Verdict In White Cap Case

The jury appeared for a second time at 11:30 in the White Cap case and reported they could not agree. The judge sent them out again for further consideration. Later at 2 p.m. the jury discharged, with four for judgment and eight for defendants. Also, L S Ayres won a $77 judgment against Jesse Johnson for years purchased by his wife before separation. attachment proceeded on remaining property. Johnson resides in Florida.

Broomixeator Ind Broomisinetor L. S. Ayres Jesse Johnson Johnson Florida

Gossip on Mrs Harrison and White House fashions

The New York Sun quotes a conjectural cabinet and questions of dress in Washington. It recalls past First Ladies gowns, noting Mrs Harrison's potential fashion choices, dress materials, and attitudes toward decollate necklines, plus profiles figures like Mrs Cleveland and the White House staff.

Buchanan St. James Harriet Johnson Jace Rosa Cleveland Dickinson Navy Fora Fairchild

Crazed by whiskers mars case at Bellevue hospital

Louis Mars a 25 year old commercial traveler now in Bellevue hospital for the insane remains a mystery to doctors. He went berserk over whiskers after adopting Henry Irving’s smooth shave fashion. He threatened a man with a knife on a train and ordered Draper to shave a beard at the Tuft house in Buffalo.

New York Louis Mars Bellevue Hospital Marx Henry Irving Tuft Buffalo Draper Bellevue

Appraisers Bieler and Franer Present Sullivan Property Valuation

Jacob J Bieler and Herman Franer, enraged, near completion of appraising Sullivan's property. Attorney Spaan states figures will cover personal and real estate here at 41000 and Terre Haute possessions at 6000. A schedule of the apprisement will be issued Monday.

Jacob J. Bieler Herman Franer Sullivan Spaan Terre Haute

Tragic Crash Kills Two Men in Adams County Area

At Shipley's crossing near Connersville a horseman Joe Reville and a companion were killed when a train struck their wagon runaway team toppled a wagon log and fatally injured Reinhart Farbrich a farmer from Adams County. The derailment caused instant deaths and left investigators to determine fault and possible charges.

Joe Reville Shipley’s Crossing Connersville Reinhart Farbrich Adams County

Cold wave signal issued with temperature forecast

The signal observer recorded a despatch at 9 50 Monday morning announcing a hoist cold wave signal. Temperature is expected to fall to about 15 degrees above zero by 7 a m on February 19.

Indiana legislature debates property purchase east of state house

In a crowded session the Indiana Senate and House discuss Abel’s bid to acquire land east of the statehouse for grounds improvement. Speakers clash over engrossment, ethics, and a proposed purchasing board including the governor and department heads, while bills on dog taxes and alcohol controls face delays.

Abel State House Dwaet Ana Bixmal Fiouse Senate Mulifaix Tresser Thompson Marion Mullinis Johnson Francis Washington Chiosts Tennessee Tlinois-sts

Conde to resign over inaugural ball stance in Rockrong

Rockrong Illinois February 18. Reverend Conde, outspoken critic of the inaugural ball and local charity balls, is urged to resign his pulpit after opposing prominent Republicans and society figures. His eccentric sermons, including attacks on open air bands and soda water, have sparked opposition, with the ball issue becoming the final trigger. Conde has not decided his next step.

Rockrong Ill L. Conde Conde Talmage Conde Eays

Windom Arrives in Indianapolis to See Harrison

William Windom secretary of the treasury under Garfield reaches Indianapolis at 11 AM and goes to Gen. Harrison’s residence. Reporters at the hotel suggest he came to discuss accepting the Treasury portfolio, recalling his role in bondmarking during Garfield’s administration which benefited the government. Mary Anderson appears at Bates on Monday and English’s on Tuesday with the Winter’s Tale and the double bill Pygmalion and Galatea plus Comedy and Tragedy. Dickson & Talbott pay her 2009 dollars per performance amid ongoing ad mission case concerns.

Windom William Windom Treasury Garfield Indianapolis Gen Harrison Corriors Mary Anderson The Bates Dickson & Talbott Harris Bersotein

Police Board Adopts Sine Die Adjournments Over Bill

The police board met Monday and audited bills before adjourning sine die. Two weeks earlier a sine die adjournment was taken in anticipation of the Bicham bill, an act the fatherly mind of Harry New is said to have originated and will be repeated at each meeting until the bill’s fate is decided.

House of Representatives Indiana Nibkirk John T. Beasley Committee On Adams Mgr Spe Grosseienis Liyer Hallas Niblack Curtis Gavis Napoleon Franklin Vpierester Teon Lailey Larry Harry New

Cattle Trade Boom Ends in Broker’s Bust

Edward Hatch, New York broker, collapsed amid a cattle trade boom on the plains. liabilities undisclosed. Tennessee Supreme Court rules Bates Evans in the contested congressional election case, siding with the Republican party.

Plains Edward Hatch New York Tennessee Supreme Court Bates- Evans

Trial recount of Dono Far vs Alerdirg voiced by pompous counsel

In a damage suit in Danville Father Dono Far, excommunicated, sues Father Alerdirg. The plaintiff’s lead attorney ad-libbed “senilemen” statements as he spoke, prompting Henry NK Spaan to respond with a mock junior counsel corroboration. World correspondent Thomas Stevens appears in Zar at tab 14.

Father Dono- Far Danville Alerdirg Henry NK Spaan Zaratpar Thomas Stevens Stanley

Highway robbery ends with six years in prison

Wisconsin Harris received six years and a $100 fine after a highway robbery conviction with John Hanlon as the victim. The report also notes other local court actions including a death of Frank S. Richards in Indianapolis, a divorce case involving Dan M. McBride and Louisa, and a Boston Stars concert under Y M C A lecture course.

Wi. Harris John Hanlon Frank S. Richards Indianapolis Car Works Tit N. Kinoiest Dan M. McBride Louisa Boston Stars Concert Company James S&s. Thompson Buskirk Ann Turner Winslow Insane Asylum William Sturgiss James M. Alesander Charles E. Williams Sen Frilaz George M. Buchter Jennie Beckell Bawdy House Mathey Mefford Kingsbury Wright

Park Central Hotel Boiler Disaster Kills Many

A fierce boiler explosion wrecked the Park Central hotel in Hartford Connecticut. Early reports say at least 75 guests died and many others were injured or missing as flames engulfed the ruin. Rescue efforts were hindered by smoke and shifting debris amid a panicked crowd.

Hartrorp Ceam Park Central Estel Almot Hautrour Ksaelock Firamer Scana Allyn St Fie Sitll Hamrerah Conn Ain Park Central Hotel Pond Indiana En. Sun McKee Rankin Dr. Perin Congregational Trust Society Tiotel Hartrord L. B. Bronson Mr. Golody A. F. Whiting Hartford Insurance Company D. &. Buell R. C. J. Pendleton Indiana Monument Association Killet RC. d Pendleton Hendricks Monument

Fight at Pat Killane's Caryon Ends with Stab Wounds

In Baughville residents Edward Benson and John Hughes quarrelled at Pat Killane's caryon on Saturday. Benson drew a pocket knife and stabbed Hughes in the face and left breast, though injuries are not serious. Benson was arrested. Bravvers Miss February 18 Jeff Davis credits Cleveland's administration and backs Harrison for president though he must use for Hiaine.

Baughville Edward Benson John Hughes Haughville Pat Killane Benson Hughes Bravvers Miss Sps Jeff Davis Cleveland Harrison Hiaine

Clubs Forming Across State to Back Whitney for 1892 Presidency

News informs that groups are rapidly forming statewide to back Otis Whitney for the 1892 presidential race. Details suggest organized efforts and quiet campaigning as February reports reach New York.

Whitney New York

Pair of Sales and Carrying Goods at 16 N Penn

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Geo. P. Marott at 16 North Penn Street dealing with sales and carrying items around a tree. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a trade or storefront context.

Geo. P. Marott N. Penn.st

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