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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1889

Page

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Expulsion talk swirls around Councilman Darnell

The Friday issue sparks debate over a possible attempt to oust Councilman Darnell. Reports cite a meeting of a majority of council members and ties to a board of control bill, with Shaffer and Darnell linked to a disputed business deal. Shaffer denies involvement. Cummings claims no knowledge of a $509 check.

Darnell Friends of the Board of Control Shaffer N. Hitnois Sr Shallar Sun Denison House Daniel Cummings Hee McNeal Republican Central Committee Executive Committee New H Harding Newt Harding Chuck

NIXON SUES LOFTIN OVER MORTGAGE IRREGULARITIES

Evansville merchant John P. Nixon sues County treasurer Loftin and John E. Sullivan claiming a 6 000 loan secured by mortgages on three properties Marion county Belmont and Terre Haute. He alleges an agreed scheme to keep Loftin’s papers off record to before legally filing and seeks reformation declaring Loftin’s as junior due to irregularities and deceptions.

John E. Sullivan John P. Nixon Loftin Nixon Evansville Sullivan Marion County Belmont Terre Haute Loftia

The Times Beaten in Case Against Yarnell

London reports the Times case against Parnell is believed hopeless and a possible confession by Piggott to forgery. Without confession he faces prison, while clerks and others doubt the Times success and await developments.

Yarnell Lonndon Times Parnell Piggott

Bark Jesie Troop Wreck Claims Ten Lives

Norfolk Va Feb 23 Special The Bark Jesie Troop was wrecked off Chicamicomico resulting in ten deaths with survivors.

Conant NorFolk Chicamicomico

Blaze at Stechman's factory sparks town wide alarm

Fire at Otto Steckhan & Sahin’s lounge factory on Fort Wayne avenue and Alabama street caused heavy smoke and a near total loss. Chief Dougherty faced criticism but led a difficult fight, with water supply failures and later guidance from Ex Chief Webster cited. About 125 workers displaced.救 aid and relief efforts mobilized for affected families and residents in the Bacon block district.

Dougherty Faul Yort Wayneave Bacon Equitadle Trust Company Alabama St Webster Ft. Wayne Ave Fort Wayne Alabama Sts Steckhan «& Sahin

City Fire Leaves Dozen Families Destitute in Bacon Block

After a big blaze in Bacon's block, Mayor C.S. Denny issued a relief proclamation naming James Ostrander James E. Lybrand and Edward Blinn to collect donations for immediate needs. Committ ees visited the site to assess survivors and arrange temporary repairs and aid.

Denny Bacon's Block James Ostrander James E. Lybrand Edward Blinn

Warrant Issued for Dudley in Blocks of Five Letter Case

The article reports a warrant issued by a U.S. Commissioner for William Wade Dudley over the alleged blocks of five letter, noting no direct evidence of the letter and detailing the involvement of officials and potential service, plus commentary on precedents and public sentiment. It also covers a dispute between district attorney and Judge Woods, and discusses an Eight-hour movement meeting held in the criminal court room. New Sideboards at Wm. L. Elders.

William Uf. S van Buren Washington RNN Sam Jaye Claypool Sitean Coy Wim. Bernhamer Justice of the Peace Aftersvard Dudley Woods Harrison Criminal Court Room National Federation of Trades John Winter Cigarmakers Union Ira J. Chase W. P. Smith Milton Farnham Foghorn Keily Chase

Secret Body Guard Escort for Harrison Trip In City

United States detectives in the city will guard Mrs Harrison during a Washington trip. Col Abbott Capt Bauer Maj Carter and others arrived Friday to oversee security for the presidential escort. A dressmaker named Robert Riley thwarted a theft attempt on Mrs Harrison's white silk dress on the eve of the assembly ball.

United States City Sootpad Harrigon Washington U.S. Secret Service Pawsnpaper Abbott Cleveland Ohio Bauer Louisville Maj Carter Sweeney Robert Riley Mogseucer Delaware Sun

On the Frontier at Park and Grand Stage Acts

A conventual melodrama On the Frontier featuring James Hardie and Sara Van Leer plays at the Park with a water vista and large company. Grand hosts St Agnes Eve tableaux for St Paul’s chapel and a Home Opera Pirates of Penzance rendition with Miss Tenore Spyder and Mrs Rosas Bailey praised for vocal and acting effort by Prof Ernestinoff. matinee and evening show Saturday.

Hoclish James Hardie Sara van Leer All West St. Agnes’ Eve Home Opera Company Tenore Spyder Mabel

Thieves’ Trio Sentenced, City Justice Urged to Toughen Penalties

Supt Travis urged stronger sentences for thieves after three burglars were found guilty in a Dathie house theft. He complained current punishments let crooks dodge full punishment, arguing harsher terms would curb theft and deter crime.

Irvin Travis Dathie Owe

Weather in Far Indiana Sees Record Cold Snap

Far Indiana experiences a dramatic temperature drop from 35 degrees above zero to one degree below within eight hours on Friday. By Saturday morning the region faced one of the coldest spells of the season as several hundred miners lost work due to mine closures in Chany County. The Braz area notes a new daily newspaper in the works by Riley and Bridges and a surge in real estate transfers versus last year.

Indiana Chany County Braz Ind Riley & Bridges

Special Prices on Shoes in Closeout Sale

Local notice announces big reductions on selected shoe makes to close out stock. George P. Marott invites inquiries and inspections at 16 North Peno Street.

George P. Marott North Peno—st

Haircut and chatter amid Harrison visit hints at cabinet reshuffle

The piece depicts General Harrison receiving a haircut at the Denison house barber, with Lanier trimming his beard and considering a deeper style. It notes barber chatter about cabinet plans, shifts in Washington, and a rumor of Lanier’s possible move to the waste house as a court barber. A New York dispatch mocks his opera hat plan and mentions pension talk from ex Gov Hayes on universal soldier pensions.

Harrison Denison House Chas. Lanier Lanier Foreign Ministry Janier Geo. Harrison Nea Morton Hin Fisher New York Kenjamin Harrison W. J. Arkell Indiana Arckell Messrs. Gillam Hamilton, Smith Fiohri Px-Gov B. Hayes

Arrests and court actions amid election, theft, and public notices

Augustus Stewart and Joseph Delaney, both colored, arrested on federal indictments after voting at the recent election. bond posted. Fred Otto and Edward Shafer face police court adjournment for watch theft of Matt Atkins. Henry McDonald held for grand jury action after patrol discovery of two satchel harness. Mayor releases Ben Fr. Wallace on drunk charge. later found drinking and disorderly, with fines. Bob Pierce faces grant larceny after advancing petit larceny case. two buggy harnesses found in his possession. Florists hold a banquet at the Denison house with about 30 attendees and elect officers for the year. The Denison House hires C. H. Cunningham as new clerk, formerly with a Sioux Falls firm, amid questions about callers to Gen. Harrison.

Augustus Stewart Joseph Delaney Chicago Fred Otto Edward Shafer Matt Atkins Henry McDonald Barris Ben Fr. Wallace Daston Boone Bob Pierce Denison House M. A. Hunt Terre Taute Anthony Wiegand Indianapolis W. H. Betterman George Hartje Frederick Dorne Lafayette C. H. Cunningham Sioux Falls Dakota Commercial House Harrison

Sampson Speer Sells Dinner at Taggart’s Dining Hall

A Sunday dinner at Taggart’s dining hall draws city patrons from 1 to 2 o clock. Speer rates to general attendees.

Taggart Speer

Indiana Senate Debates over Rail Rates and Record Shots

The Indiana Senate clash centers on a bill limiting rail long haul charges and the attempt to block or return the measure. Senator Branneman calls a colleague a common liar amid procedural wrangling as Shockney blocks hurried passage of a Curt is bill. The House handles a township library bill and further committee review follows.

Branneman Dinister Chase Indiana Senate Perouer Bozaman Hranneman Presser Barrell Dresser Kranneman Bozeman Bium Barrett Johson Griffiths Kennedy Curtis Fat Bigham Guardian Frenzel Senate Senator Urmston Leon Bailey Trunston Senator Shockney State Board of Education Col. Mason Jenks Niblack Grownlee

Indian threat at Tobacco Plains prompts troop alert

Missoula Montana February 28. The Northern Pacific railway area around Tobacco Plains 120 miles from Ravalli station faces a feared Indian uprising. Armed tribes with Martini rifles threaten Ga Families and local residents fear massacre as heavy snow blocks escape.

Missoula Mont Tobacco Plains Ravalli Station Northern Pacific

Robbery at Paris theater links to Fort Wayne merchant

Doorkeeper Matt Atkinson was robbed of a gold watch and chain on Thursday night. He identified the chain on a Fort Wayne merchant entering the theater, who is held on grand larceny charges. The watch is unrecovered but a police clue exists amid broader legal proceedings including the Cones-Coy case and Fulton county farm deed disputes.

James.g Blake Matt Atkinson Paris Fort Wayne-ave John C.to James C. Barrett van Vorhis Fulton County Sullivan Barrett

Palinman Sleepers to Washington Leave Indianapolis Daily

Train service from Indianapolis to Washington and Baltimore runs daily at 6 60 p.m. via C H D and connections with C W B and B O. Tickets available at Cabot C H D office or Union Station for space and full particulars. W H Fae, G A

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