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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1889

Page

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Fourth Edition Society Banquet Honors Mrs Harrison At Indianapolis

The Woiteo’s club of Indianapolis hosted a banquet for Mrs Harrison in the prison house rooms with two decorated tables and candlelight. Portraits of Gen and Mrs Harrison adorned windows as club officers and guests listened to speeches on civic themes. Preparations for a transfer to Washington proceed at the Delawarest, with a grand exodus planned for Monday.

West New York Woiteo’s Club Indianapolis May Wright Sewall Harrison Pnison House Onrpucest C. C. Bastér Heart of the Mra M. J. Cleland the Link Betwee Margaret LB. Marshal Noblesse Oblige Ui. D. Pierce K. W. Chislett Washington, D. C Delawarest Howe Washington

Recovery Wis Lost Oficial Thunder

A Sun reporter quotes William Shatspera in the health board office remarking that theft of a purse is akin to theft of thunder, while critiquing a city directory error that listed John N. Warty as president of the Indianapolis board of health and misnamed Pettijohn. Harry Pettijohn intends to sue Polk Co. for damages, citing misrepresentation.

William Shatspera Sun Health Board Clark Hedden Pettijola Wiliam Lhereby Pettiiohn J. E. McCroy Directory KR. C. Polkaul Co England Pettijohn Murphy Polk & Co Harry Gebenna

Widows Have a Row at its Funeral

In Couvugur Iowa on February 20 a widow caused a disturbance at a funeral after learning Robert Palmer a brakeman on the St. Paul road had a family in town and in Kansas City. The intruder claimed to be his wife and was turned away before attending the service.

Couvugur Robert Palmer St. Paul Palmer Kansas City

Horrible Murder in Ashland Wisconsin a family tragedy

In Ashland Wisconsin on February 20 a chilling crime occurred. Joseph Brogan attacked his wife after an argument, then killed his two children and died by suicide. The incident caused widespread shock and mourning in the community.

Joe Brogan Wite Chitlarem Himeaolf Ashland Wis Joseph Brogan Tie

Mary Anderson in Comedy and Tragedy at Muncie

A Muncie audience watched Mary Anderson perform in Comedy and Tragedy with mixed reviews. Critics praised her growth in gesture and stage presence while noting a lingering depth of voice and stiffness in delivery. Audience members included Gen Harrison Gov Havey and Tom Taggart as the show drew notable onlookers.

Knows He Was a Thief Yet Sold Goods to Him

In police court Fred Fifer described his role as a thief and supplier to Nicholay Hoffbauer in a case of receiving stolen goods. The evidence traced stolen tobacco, cigars, shoes, and other items recovered from Hoffbauer and Stahl as authorities pursued the ring. A grand jury bound Hoffbauer over, Stahl posted bond, and further recoveries followed at multiple locations.

Fred Fifer Nicholay Hoffteuer Hoffbauer Hoafbauer Epower Walton Holfbauer Cizars LSU Stahl Caffin’s Markelat Pifer Scott Thoroton Oflicer Spsaris Malottave Nicholas Hoffbauer Hocfbauer

Germany demands U S punishment in Samoa affair

BERLIN Feb 20 Cologne Gazette reports Germany insists the United States punish Kein the conspirator in the Samoa incident. Cincinnati Feb 2 John Fritz a barrel maker suicides at breakfast despondent. New York Feb 20 video evidence aims to prove Ann Odelia Jis Debar married Luther Marsh. Helena Ark Feb 20 plan to sell convict labor to highest bidder. Deshler's Bates House elgar stand advertises Smoke Yacht Club Havana filler cigars.

Berlin Cologne Germany United States Kein Correspacts New York Ann Odelia Jis Debar Luther Marsh Helena Ark Smoke Yacht Club Havana Deshler Bates House Elgar

Senate Brawl Delays Legislation in Indiana Capitol

In a chaotic session the Indiana Senate saw Johnson of Wayne oppose Bunthorne Curtis’ disfranchisement bill while clashing with Col. Johnson and Doorkeeper Bulger. A near fistfight erupted as floor action and previous questions sparked a standstill before an eventual passage of several measures, including a bill to create a two court circuit and a geology department. The House moved through routine business with vintage election and education items, including a school book bill after debate.

Democratic Senate Bunthorne Curtis Indianapolis Wayne Johnson Donse Sears Crawford County Leavenuworth Watch Dog of the Treasury Erin Grose Henry Hanenock Cas Thut Supreme Court Byrd Wil Department of Geology Thales Ecl Serawes Limesell Dort Sohinson Doligion Jobusen Jobisen Mir Dobusou Dresser Uaaynom Adil Sonns Johusmn Uudson Jebrson Richaud Dohusanepoeuk Coriothe Sassisa Lal Rember Barratt Barrtt Jobson Bulgar Joheson Grega Bowne Indiana Bounda Indiana Senate Ater Bulger Urmston

Wealthy planter pursued toward Texas in legal family dispute

The narrative centers on William Larabeth a wealthy planter racing toward Texas as a court case unfolds. The Reniseir family name appears in security prefixes and a guardianship action involving Mina Berman Jacob Reniseb and Walter Rivers with bonds. A 31 da Herrietta Arvestine Bowe sues Mina Berman Jacob Reniseb guardian and others over a supposed share of an estate valued with $14,759 principal and $5,000 personal property. The claim seeks $10,000 plus interest with multiple wards in the suit funds and property sales totaling $7,200 for Charles H. H. and Euma Kautsky Rentsch.

Wiben Reniseir Tianily Pdtes

Another Charred Body Found in Harbor

In HaAnrtronn Connecticut on February 20 another body was recovered from the boreal river. Officials suspect the victim may be the Night-clock Fairy, keeping to local fears and mysteries.

HaAnrtronn Conn

Detaner Gierham seeks advice from Belle on alleged wrong

Detaner Gierham seeks advice from Belle alleging a wrongdoing. Samuel Philip a guilty plea for neut lprecae leads to one year in the northern prison as of Tuesday. C C Williams seeks 320 from Jain Bleck for alleged failure to Palit a carcner shin in the develed glass business. The mayor releases Win Sturgis to return to his destitute family after internal destruction charges. Richard Barry, the youth who fired a flo bert rifle at Mitshell, avoided police court. no prosecution on Wednesday. Taylor arrests Martin Dolin Jr. in New Castle on policy illegality. he remains jailed pending bail. Prof A T Jones of California will address Tomlinson Hall next Sunday on the Plair rest bill pending in Congress. admission free. The will of Christian FL Kirkhoff probated. wife inherits most, daughter receives house and lot. Officer Spearis recovers plunder including shoes and a drawer from recent burglary. K of P Lodge No. 50 to demonstrate third rank. many candidates expected. Judge Hadley begins action to declare guardian of William S Sulgrove of sound mind. Ella Deford estate reveals mortgage. administrator appointed, John J Johnson named. George Watts sues Stephen Matuer for damages from buggy collision. Maggie Brady injured. Chosen Friends executive committee in Phoenix block to discuss next grand council location.

Detaner Gierham Adivares Belle Samuel Philipa Neut Lprecae Lem Tbs Criminal Court C.C. Willams Jain Bleck Win Sturgis R'exner Richard Barry Fd Mitshell Dennty California Tomlinson Hall Congress Christian FL Kirkhoff Fifer Scott Spearis Wednastey K. of P. Lodge No. 50 Eli Flenney William Sulgrove Hadley Ella Deford Mae John J. Johnson George Watts Stephen Matuer Washington New Jersey-sts Maggie Brady Judge Taylors Court Watts Chosen Friends H. H. Morse New York C. H. Randall San Francisco E HI Edwards Fremont Mich Albert Alcon Sheridan, Inc

Resorts of thieves and the police powerless

An eminent criminal attorney argues dens harbor thieves by public laxity as police admit they cannot clear them quickly. Reports detail Clarke Harris Love and others tied to a Chesapeake Street resort, with recent convictions and sentences. The article notes about 200 such dens exist, hindering patrols and enabling nightly robberies.

Boy runs away to avoid guardian in habeas case

Martinsville guardian S. S. Griffith seeks Charles Cordell by habeas corpus in Judge Hadley's court. The boy was not present. James Sullivan claims he ran away Monday, fearing the guardian would kill him if the case continued. Authorities will search for Cordell and resume proceedings. Adams of Morgan county represents the guardian.

S. S. Griffith Martinsville Chas Cordell Adams Morgan County the Guardian

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