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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1890
Page
1
A reflective exploration of George Washington in a 15 year anniversary feature. The piece challenges hagiographic depictions, noting human flaws, and recounts Washington’s finances, family links, and temperance debates. It also covers the Washington birth celebration, cannon salutes, and a shift in postage stamp designs from the era.
Berlin on Friday saw a violent street riot after a socialist celebration turn confrontational with police. A mounted officer was badly hurt and the Bluemenstrasse police station was demolished.
In a federal case Friday Judge Gresham granted an injunction against Midland road and Henry Crawford as Stanton and Coffin sought to block sale of 110000 in bonds beyond the 1 million in bonds they held as security for a 158000 loan. The road’s cross suit claimed 134000 in damages and fees, which was demurred and sustained. The 1 million bonds were released to Stanton and Coffin while the 110000 bonds stayed in court.
Hevina Montana February 21. The current legislative session closed Friday with no progress due to absent democratic senators. Financial matters are in bad shape with 20 appropriation bills stalled. The governor may be forced to call a special session soon.
In Foy ou Lac Wisconsin on February 21 Ed Niland described as crazy attacked several boarders in W H Reeves residence. He suffered 30 scalp wounds and a thigh shot. He fled to the lake where found on the ice nearly unclothed with both feet frozen. Authorities say he will die.
Judge Howland outlines a concept of an ideal home as a polemical target for the Followers. He suggests a residence where women do not chew gum and men refrain from political talk, and where the news is rigorously excluded. The remark reflects satirical discourse on domestic norms.
Birmingham report says Dick Hawes admits he killed his wife and two children in a third confession. Authorities have tied him to the crime scene and sorrowful neighbors recall the family’s quiet life. Hawes details the events leading to the killings and offers no motive. Investigators study the confession for possible clarifications and connections to the motive.
Cariaco February 22 The jury in the Cropin jury bribery case Saturday morning sentenced O'Donnell to three years in the penitentiary.
Cincinnati February 21 Foreman the new pitcher signs a two year contract with Stern not with the club, the arrangement announced from Cincinnati.
Braiaimore reports former boxing star Kil rain plans retirement from the ring. H. C. Long sells nine acres east of Crown bill to Pieres and Lazarus for 10000, to be subdivided. Eli Lilly & Co expands lab with a 40 by 180 foot addition costing 25000 facing McCartey St. The board of trade seeks GA R encampment funds. Central Building buys public library property for 77000 to build a nine story office project on Pennsylvanian street with 226 rooms and 71000 annual rent after expenses. John H. Stein as architect.
A lively Friday night crowd packed the Virginia Ave rink for Lord Chumley with Sothern's first success cited. Observers praised the production while teasing the audience for millinery obscuring view and theatrical excess, noting enthusiastic response and repeated viewings potential.
Two hundred Wabash College sophomores and freshmen fought over a stolen banner on Washington's Birthday weekend. President Tuttle was injured, others, including Abs Andrews, suffered blows and sprains. Police intervened, fears of more trouble at an afternoon parade rise as flags are planted and clashes spread through Canter Hall area.
Tip O Neill to play in the field for Cleveland Brotherhood. Buck Ewing vows to stay with the Brotherhood as long as Johnson and Ward remain. Dunlap released by Pittsburg players club after a quarrel with Hanlon. Bronell says the league created a special fund to win players. The New York club pursues Indianapolis players with Day’s visit, but consummation remains doubtful and public only at the league meeting next month. Day leaves Indianapolis disappointed and angry, failing to secure a purchase offer.
The salesmen's union continues to press the early closing movement with success. Builders and workmen will hold a meeting to discuss the Snour project. Powderly lectured in Wilkesbarre Friday night, criticizing the coal barons. Only union men will be employed on the new Butler University structure. A split occurs in the amalgamated association at Pittsburgh. Shoemaker's mill workers persist in a strike despite orders from President Weihe and may be expelled. The Labor Signal urges calm and restraint to win the eight hour battle. Gen Law Wallace is ill and cannot address the Tomlinson hall meeting Saturday evening, though other speakers will attend.
A joint convention of the council and board of aldermen is called for Tuesday night to elect John P. Schutges east market leader and Thomas Kearney west market master. Republicans threaten to break quorum by absenting five aldermen, risking a stalemate. caucus planned for Sunday or Monday to decide GOP action. Democratic support for the nominees is solid, following a rethink of Rickenbach's nomination. Alderman Smith will be away, and the other four GOP aldermen plan nonattendance at the meeting.
Charles S. Boynton, administrator of the estate of J. R. Scanlan, killed in the G. L. & P. yards on Christmas day, sues for $10,000. He alleges the car scale machinery used to work Scanlan was inferior and contributed to his death.
A Boston statistician estimates that one million able bodied drinks of Boston rum are exported annually to Africa based on nearly one million gallons sold. The figure highlights how the rum trade enriches local producers and underscores the global reach of Boston spirits.
Sixth Presbyterian led by Rev J K Brown offers morning message The Christian Challenge while First Baptist with Ray Taylor presents evening study The Portrait Gallery and the Benediction Meridian Methodist led by Dr Cleveland morning sermon How Young Men May Win Success and Dr Tevis morning sermon The Church of God with Job's Redeemer in the evening Central Christian with Dr Lucas morning The Golden Rule and Life Work of Martin Luther in the evening Seventh Presbyterian with Rev Hunter morning service Rev Wells evening The Old Adam vs The New Adam Fourth Presbyterian Rev Whallon morning The Joy of Revival and evening A Creed That Needs No Revision Pimouth Congregational Mrs Lois G Houfford warns The Divine Law of Gain evening Prof J W Jenks Economic Religion.
RicHoud, Va Feb 22 The house of delegates passed a bill to indicate the race of taxpayers to show the tax contributions by negroes. If enacted it would shape data used to justify separation of schools based on those figures.
Lebanon Ind Feb 22 Patrick Fitzgibbons section foreman on the C C C and St L road was fatally injured when Second No 51 freight train struck him Saturday afternoon. He had served on the road for 20 years.
Paris February 22 The cabinet remitted the sentence of the duke of Orleans and Saturday he was conducted to the frontier and expelled from the country.
Nine cases mention a Rochester made ladies' costume item costing seven dollars. The item is a fine kid button with silk work button holes, linked to the Chicago Shoe Store at 94 West Washington Street.
Stockyards, CHICAGO Feb 14 An English syndicate is here trying to buy the Union stockyards, the largest in the world. Abe Lincoln forse Loxpox Feb 22 Young Abe Lincoln took a wores and feared fatal turn Saturday morning. Largest insurance company represented by John Wocher, the building, Attna, German American, North British & Mercantile, London & Lancashire, Continental, Detroit Fire and Marine and Franklin
The market reports brisk trade in rear meat and venison with prices around 40 cents a pound, deer scarce but priced about 3 cents per pound, wild turkeys at 2.50 per large, 1.00 per small, mallard ducks 1.50 a pair, and pheasants cheaper than before at under a shillings. Local dealers from Little Rock and Minneapolis supply venison, ducks, and other game as demand persists among residents and a city hotel menu.
Abandonment grounds cited as Judge Walker Friday grants divorce to Aflis from Charles Mctaughey. Separately, Home Building and Loan Association of Martineville files incorporation with $500,000 capital, and Robert Parker, 31, is declared insane after threats of violence against his family.
A large crowd gathered before Judge Walker to hear the dispute between Street Commissioner DeRuiter and the Board of Public Improvements. Denny & Elliott represented DeRuiter while Leon Bailey appeared for the board, with Taylor’s earlier withdrawal provoking questions about his duty. The judge will rule after considering arguments on whether the commissioner’s powers are independent or subject to council control.
Lafayette papers report Asa Wright traveled to the city to marry a fiancée, then vanished after arriving a month ago. He reportedly carried several hundred dollars, last seen in front of his fiancée’s home. she died suddenly the day after his arrival. Parents have appeared locally but avoided police or detectives. Health board lists no death under that name and Coroner Wagner says no suspicious death of that name is recorded.
The jury in the Walgren versus Dickson and Talbott case faced Judge Howe’s instructions on malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. If the jury finds for Walgren it would require 60 interrogatories. Separately, Commercial Club committees reviewed 38 membership applications including A D Gates and E B Martindale as directors planned to elect a treasurer.
Gov Hovey suffered a severe grippe like illness Thursday and improved Friday according to attending Dr Franklin Haye There is nothing serious in the illness. Separately a string of brief notices reports a man hanged in Oscaro Kansas for murder and other local incidents including an epidemic of whooping cough in Paterson New Jersey and a store closure in Lorenta Ohio reflecting varied news briefs from February 21 22.
Senator Sawyer introduces a bill to bar the mails for lottery use while a senate sub committee may replace Windome's bill with a more acceptable reform. The Senate weighs Saunders assassination talk in Quincy Florida and party rhetoric surges in a bloody shirt display by Bachey Chandler Pacco and Call. House debates World’s Fair arguments as cities push claims for minor roles and national prominence. Jewelry and repair services advertise low prices with pickup service at 66 West Wash Bates House.
Washington social notes report Mrs. Harrison will extend Friday receptions through Lent from 3 to 5 pm. Guests include Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Russell Harrison, with mentions of Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Sewall. The piece notes attendance by delegates and officials, plus a humorous aside about an observer's remark on Mrs. Harrison’s dress and posture.
The jury in Waldron v Dickson and Talbott awarded $7,000 in damages to the plaintiff, with unanimous agreement on liability but division on the amount. Sums ranged from 3,500 to 15,000 after a lengthy deliberation. The jury also answered 60 interrogatories and a new trial motion by the defendants is anticipated, likely pushing the case toward the state supreme court.
RUTHERGLEN Va Feb 22 A boiler in a local saw mill exploded Saturday morning demolishing the mill and killing four workmen. Fire committee opened bids for new fire hose and discussed bids from Eureka Baker Boston Northwestern and Fabric hose firms.
For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending a.m. February 23 1890 trend toward warmer conditions with cloudy skies and occasional light rain.
WIRE WHISPERS report heavy rains sweep southern Ohio while Maj Daniel O Driscoll a pension forger from Cleveland flees to Ireland. Canadian Pacific plans four round the world steamship lines. Bricklayer Seidl detonates an explosion killing self and landlady at Bromo during Friday night incident.
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