26 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1890
Page
1
A columnist recalls McTwombley and Wann linked to Vanderbilt fortune, notes their limited public remarks, and details rail line legal woes. The piece lists train trespass injuries and deaths from a year, warning arrests for those stealing rides.
On Wednesday morning in Warrensburg, Gao. Clark was hanged after a conviction for the murder of Wm. McCausland. His wife attended. his parents did not bid him goodbye. He declared his innocence to the end, and the drop occurred at 1:07 pm, with death in about eighteen minutes. Zach Taylor, also convicted, faces execution on April 9. Additionally, Henry Loreheter, recently released from jail, was arrested for forgery tied to an attempted grocery theft.
Washington reports the Ohio Democrats erred in redrawling the district that sent McKinley to Congress. The item notes the historical political maneuver and its consequences as recorded in a Wednesday post.
A Monon railroad district passenger agent Mr J D Baldwin narrowly missed a burglary at his Broad Way home Tuesday night. He arrived at 11 pm to find a half raised parlor window and a disturbed scene but no items stolen, the burglar apparently fled. Also reported is Father Bes sonies celebrated at Tomlinson hall with a golden jubilee reception attended by Catholic and Protestant groups and a $2,000 purse to be presented later.
Chicago and regional millers from a dozen cities meet at Bates house with Harney Bates as president to organize a rehearing against the Pennsylvania and B&O railways over five cent discrimination on corn products. Freight agents cut Illinois rates to bolster local traffic while axle manufacturers hold steady. Libel suit filed in Indiana. printers’ strike in Cincinnati settled. Amusements note many theatre items and personnel.
A banner greets attendees at the state board of agriculture rooms as the Indiana florists society begins its fourth annual convention. Notable blooms include carnations by Dorner of Lafayette and cemerarias by WieGC?nd of Indianapolis, with German sands for growing. E G Hill of Richmond plans to present roses. a lecture by Purdue’s Prof. Vallandigham on archidactous plant culture is slated, with a reception at A Wiegan d's house. No national flower action is planned this session.
Marglie Went Wrong. Tuesday night Capt. Splan and Detective Page arrested Maggie Dalton a 15 year old daughter of John Dalton of 373 S Missouri Ave and charged her with stealing a $150 diamond ring from Mrs Clara Miller of No 1 Benny Ave She confessed saying it was her first crime and cried bitterly She claimed she found the ring box and gave the ring to Mrs Theodore Keesee Keesee arranged a loan on the ring Ward the jeweler repaired it and the theft was traced to Dalton She was released on $1000 bail and bound over to criminal court in $500 bonds
Tuesday night burglars stole clothing underwear and silk goods from J. H. Perkins & O11 dry goods and clothing store in Lisanoy Indvalued at about 300 dollars.
A broad roundup notes House actions on the Oklahoma bill and suspicions about Chicago world’s fair efforts. It records clashes including Senator Call’s attack on Chandler, a proposed silver coinage bill, a grand Carnegie dinner for Harrison’s circle, McKinley’s opposition to anti gerrymandering moves, and a library committee push for a $235000 monument to William Henry Harrison. Also mentions a St Patrick's night scheme involving Washington’s colored women and a Philadelphia dish list linked to the president’s wife.
Vincent Libes and Henry Simmonds, both young rural men, fought a brutal forty-two round prize match near Northampton township over a sweetheart. The bout lasted nearly two hours under Marquis of Queensberry rules with no gloves, ending in a draw as both men were exhausted and badly battered.
The state board of health refused a permit to move a four year old scarlet fever victim from Greencastle to Lafayette. Secretary Metcalf warned against exhuming contagious burials, citing historic epidemics and the deadly risks of reanimating buried disease germs.
Judge Walker on Tuesday granted a decree opening the marriage record of Charles M. Glover and Aggie Strobel, stating the union occurred years ago. Glover, son of ex Consul John B. Glover, wed a Frenchwoman later in Havre during Arthur’s administration, a match later dissolved on grounds of lack of capacity to contract. Weather forecasts for Indiana indicate colder fair conditions with a cold wave for Indianapolis and vicinity. Lebanon reports Graham, who fled county with a $100,000 short lease, has given up and will return Wednesday morning.
Brooklyn league and association clubs run six spring series as rival factions clash over players and control. Day contemplates Indy sales, while Brush pushes for cash and a nine-team league may emerge after March 4 schedule talks in Cleveland.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea claiming it softens gums calms children and cures illnesses. The note mentions a price of 2% coats a bottle and references E E Kures coughs colds hoarseness.
A chaotic Wednesday morning docket lists John Farley facing $3 and $10 costs for public indecency and intoxication, plus fines for other petty crimes. Will Duncan and Will Kenley were fined $1 and costs for jumping from moving trains. A. J. Kennedy paid $1 and costs for slugging Mrs Mon Kee. McLaughlin and Sova involved in a 8 punch bag incident costing $10 and costs. Fred Evenbask and others charged with loitering faced various sums. Ira Barter paid for reckless driving. A group of seven Atlanta youths were released after a vagrancy hearing. one child fell unconscious after slipping into the women’s area and heating pipes. A. H. Lewis, Frank Lewis and Geo. Davie fined $10 and costs for associating with prostitutes.
The Western paving and supply company plans to sue Citizens' Mule Company to force payment of its share of the Pennsylvania improvement. Superintendent Shearer told the Sunman on Wednesday plans to file suit that evening, insisting they are in it for all it is worth. Also dated items report an incendiary fire destroying G H Balls barns with cattle and horses lost, and the Everett house walls collapsing trapping several people.
In Jeffersonville Indiana a second Adventist church disbands after two leading members oppose Bible use in services. The pastor resigns claiming he has no time to chase the devil's rabbits. Parish banquet honors Father Bessonics with a gold plate gift worth 550 dollars as funds total around 3000 dollars. Weather reports show 1.69 inches of rain and washed roads. Also reported are a murder suspicion in Johnstown and a sensational item about Mary Goodwin in Ottawa and Amy Goehern’s management claim for the world’s fair.
A compact, era tone roundup of local items including court actions, social events, and small crimes. It notes a murderer weeping on admission to the Michigan City pen, a YMCA athletic exhibit, a supreme court school book case argument, and civic meetings. It mentions divorces, protests by humane societies, a vaudeville style benefit, and a military transport with a handcuffed prisoner.
Flood warnings rise as Ohio River checkpoints show 50 feet 2 inches and climbing. Hundreds flee homes while railways suffer wrecks and bridges wash away. Reports from Guyandotte Pleasant Point Marietta and other towns note submerged streets, missing people, and escalating damage.
Labor groups in London and western Pennsylvania announce strikes and wage actions while Amalgamated unions push summer wage scales. The Swiss government ends a Berne conference as union labor gains momentum in Kansas City and Indianapolis debates 8 hour standards. Fort Sheridan bricklayers face a lockout amid wage disputes with boss Jeffrey.
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