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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1889

Page

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Fourth Edition Details Insane Hospital Inquiry Progress

The article reports on a stalled investigation into affairs at the insane hospital. Treasurer Gapen is recalled to explain paid bills and overall indebtedness. The committee questions him about milk purchases, sermons allowances, fireworks payments, and a disputed check, with testimony about bank records and previous trustees.

General Assembly Gapen Hays Tomlin Jack Benevolent Board Toulia W. A. Hendrickson B. Heel Mr. Gain John EK. Sullivan Lemeke

Ruffled Umbrella Fee Sparks Union Depot Dispute

A young man with gold-mounted glasses bought a Washington ticket at Union depot and minus storage fee for an umbrella. Col Whitcomb of Union Railway settled part of the charge, sparking a publicized exchange and word of police. Ida M Fornia faces grand jury in counterfeit case with Stewart and Bachellor as associates. hearing postponed to Tuesday.

Union Depot Washington Union Railway Co Col. Whitcomb Dima Ida Maud van Buren Ida M. Fornia Stewart and Bachellor Martin Plaster of Paris Stewart McLain & Davis Bachellor

Darnell bob-tail ear fight unresolved by aldermen

President Wright in the board of aldermen Monday night sustained a challenge to a council resolution that amended ordinance No. 1, 1888, and ruled such amendments cannot be made by resolution. The decision forces the matter back before the council next Monday night with Rails resolution to enforce the platform ordinance. Special prices on shaper models offered by George P. Marott at 16 North Penn.

Darnell Denny Wright Board of Aldermen Connett George P. Marott North Penn

One Term and No More Me Will Not Be A Candidate

New York dispatch reports that General Harrison may announce in his inaugural address a pledge not to seek re election in four years. If true the move could upset party leaders and grant him greater independence and freedom of action as president.

Bence New York Times Indianapolis Harrison Wallengton Washington Sixth St.de Trask Arington W. H. H. Miller Ebbit Blaine S&b Fassat Iatts Windom the Treasury John Steve Eakins Window Baltimore Serveant Pinsnisre Arthur Arlington Finslon Cloteland Cleveland Messia Biorten White House Charles Tranier Hawkins Greer Vermont Ave Thaboa The Gen. Harrison

Fire tragedy in tenement hom e ignites child clothing

Mrs Mebully and her family occupied 0 Cirtle street apartments when six year old Merence Mebully ignited her clothing in her room. The door locked trap caused a delay before a fireman and landlady could reach the child. The cause remains uncertain with matches suspected. McNuffy, her father, is an agent for the People's Encyclopedia. Fire department answered but could not prevent injuries.

AS. Mebully Ami Neil Tie Obi McNuffy People’s Entyclopedia Fie Department Nemie Ts

Counterfeiters Caught After Letter Leads To Arrests

A four letter counterfeit plot unfolds as Maude Miller and two men, J. J. Stewart alias Kearns and John J. Martin, are captured with the aid of a letter found in a secondhand store bed ticking. Federal agents and local officers trace the trio across Indiana towns and recover molds and gear. All in jail.

McLain & Davis E. Washington St J. Stewart Kearns Columbus John J. Martin Shellerville Rushville Cambridge City Indiana John Kirlan Federal Building Secret Service Marshal Hawkins Sweeney Shelbyville Martin Maude Miller

Local Resident G W Combs Contact Details

lr G W Combs resident at 837 North Tennessee Street lists office at 30 East Ohio Street with residence phone 772 and office phone S63 for correspondence and inquiries.

G. W. Combs Resident&e North Tennessee Street Ohio Street

Indiana Senate Passes Ditches Bill and Minor Reforms

In the Indiana state house the senate approved a bill for ditch construction in Wabash county and adopted a resolution adding to Tracy Chase’s titles. Other measures include funding for township institute teachers and state asylums run by separate boards, plus a government salary issue for the Supreme Court reporter.

John P. Frenzel State House Guardian of Curtis Mongrel Pye Wabash Tracoy Chase Tye Aye House Supreme Court Hays Rey Molinix Wild Gelomg Thompson Marion Corilliths Jr Yeatinny Ss. Gorby Fitte Alice Frank Ader House of Representativ Manwarring Annie Yaing F. Yaine Oppenheim

Boiler Explosion Shatters Humstilleg Mill

A saw mill boiler at Hunter's Landing exploded Tuesday evening killing James Hirat Max Hughes and James Taylor outright and wounding several others in Humstilleg Alabama on February 27.

Humstilleg Ala Hunter's Landing James Hirat Max Hughes James Taylor

Piggott in Paris and the Times Bankrupted by His Dishonesty

Piggott the forger located in Paris with extradition steps taken. Parnell testified before the commission. Report claims the Times is bankrupted. Also notes robbery at New York customs house targeting sugar testing instruments, with potential losses in thousands. Shortage of $2,000 in Newport ex-treasurer McClare’s accounts. Saints convention in Saint Joseph Missouri. Rothschilds reportedly took $140,000,000 of a new Russia loan. Weather forecast for Indiana fair and warmer conditions. Pullman sleepers to Washington via Indianapolis daily at 3:50 p.m. with direct routes to Baltimore.

the Times Loxton New York Custom House Reson

Washington upheaval and Harrison arrival in capital

Wallace Wolds and Windom turmoil as Harrison party reaches Washington. Reports detail arrivals at the Arlington and Ebbit houses, cabinet talks, security, and crowd dynamics along with weather and local political happenings surrounding the transition.

Village Youth Vanishes After School Ends

Six year old Gertie Adama is missing since Tuesday afternoon. Local notices report community events including commencement and church services, new club plans, and court actions involving local residents and officials.

Gertie Adama Massachusetterve Sydenham Saciety Meridhaust M, FE Ti Post Lal E. Market St Columbia Eoha Shue Somcere Livin Bert Thames Matt Kale Mayer’s Nation Store Indiana Whiyeh Plymouth Church Edward F. Appleby Waston Westfield Hamilton County Levis Erman Olivers George H. Thomas G. A. R. Post Mehlon H. Wieyd Sherman Gary Hovey Lafayette H. Reynolds Greenfield Hancock Crauit Court Jin J. H. Landis Logansport Richreond Evamsville Eugene Bundy Charles Clark Union Station Tom Stout Sergt. Kinney Lex Ross Charles E. Williama Penderson William Coleman G. E. Adams Louisville R. R. Black Wm. Grant East Michigan-st Albert Mitchell Jackson Gell McClure Blackmore Seymour Messrs Washington

Fight Over Crumrine Child Ends With Gun Drawn

Custody dispute at the courthouse escalates when Robinson allegedly brandishes a revolver after deputies seize the child from the Harts and Mrs Crumline seeks possession. Sheriff, deputy, and Justice Rows intervene as tension surrounding the case spills into the hall. Robinson is arrested on a concealed weapons charge and bond is set for Thursday morning.

Crumrine Nic Robinson Rastsiner Sherif King Daize Rows Bin Inmage Court House Robinson Justice Sheek Bre Crumline Ecase Baker Hadley

City may ban bicycles from sidewalks after court ruling

City officials debate sidewalk ban as supreme court bicycle ruling prompts push to restrict riders to streets. Aldermen Wright Swain Darnell Trusler back ordinance while noting dangers to pedestrians especially women and suggesting action soon.

Supreme Court Wright Forene Swain Darnell Trusler

Brutal Amateur Heavyweight Bout Ends In Knockout

Reports from San Francisco describe a brutal amateur heavyweight fight Tuesday night between Frank Glover of Chicago and Frank Chain eki of California. In the fourteenth round Glover was knocked senseless, with his face severely beaten, as details from the tide of local coverage emerge.

San Francisco Web Frank Glover Chicago Frank Chaineki California Glover

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MR. Gapen Insane Hospital Ingalery Matailly Madison County Patoka Huntington Hartford City Detroit Free Press Michigan City Dispatch Greenville Miss the Waterworks Company Albert Ketter & Co Netter Fort Leavenworth Oklahoma Mr. Moore Orrana Canada Piggott Paris Short Newport McClaire Bagatelle Rothschilds Russia Pullman Enron Station W. H. Fisner G. A Whiteh Wousz Blaine Wolds Morssip T Windom Platt Miller Legis Morton Penny Hose Moore Annie Miller Effeert Chesafeuhkest John Walters Sin Iha Miller Bel Vernon Saymiurite Brewstowe Valionia Vailonia Peseytown Sepmiaar Aviedion Fm Suseleah Bend Fenix Peh Haman Laketon Joly Darton City Lifr Frank Krobinson Mrs. Crumrine Markey Central Labor Union Maysralty Dicker Central Tom Markey Bailey Markey T. M. Gruelle Labor Signal Central Labor Union Connect Lexieron Buckner Blackburn Senate Wealst Steberman Denison House
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