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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1890

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Faith Healing Tale Stirs Skeptics At Surgical Institute

The Sun reports Miss Mary Suydam claims hip disease cure through prayer at a Surgical Institute, while doctors caution against miracles and note prior cases of mobility progress. Suydam describes equalizing leg length and improved sight after the alleged healing, prompting debate among staff and patients about faith versus medical treatment.

Surgical Institute Mary Suydam Sun Tons Cumberland Presbyterian Church Texas Moses Israel McLain Suydam Wilson Allen

Very Secret Very Quiet Iron Men Meet In Town

A secret gathering of about 30 iron workers from multiple cities met in a Bates house club room for a day of sessions and a late size banquet for 35. A timid man answered the reporter at the door but refused to identify attendees or purposes. Delegates included Wm. T. Koken Wa. S. Simpson and others from Chicago Boston New York and St. Louis. Separate items note marriage dissolutions of Amanda Cook and Anna L Ferrell and a court case over a two year no remarriage clause. Also Samuel Rivera and W D Lane moved to Hendricks county jail for health concerns at Indianapolis jail.

Bates House Mesating St. Louis Wm. T. Koken Scherper & Koken Wa. S Hetherington & Barner Architectural Iron Workers

Stage Troupe Scrutiny In City Of Attachments

The piece recalls a chaotic week in St Louis where theaters faced many legal attachments. Names include Frank Moulton, Chas Gardner, Henry Lee, Miss Seligman, Emily Rigi, and managers Englishs Sanger and Baron Rudolph. The narrative contrasts audience reaction to a revised ballad and a string of unpaid debts disrupting performances.

the Park Fat Man’s Club Frank Moulton Baltimore St. Louie St. Louis Wilton Barrett Strobridge Company Henry Lee Miss Seligman Alvin Joslyn Baron Rudolph Jake Litt

Society's odd crazes in New York society life

New York society columns report on fashion fads as of late February including fragrant roses with Magna Chartas and Gloria de Paris, Browning readings, manicure trends, Turkish baths, and a new trend of walking with large bulldogs. The piece notes notable figures like Mrs Bradley Martin and Mrs Astor, plus Miss Wickham organizing readings at Sherry's and plans to visit Washington. It also mentions a sensational dog display and contrasts with other social curiosities in urban life.

New York Bradley Martin Browning Miss Wickham St. John Sherry’s Broadway

School Hook Fight Before State Supreme Court

Arguments on the school question fill the supreme court as three county cases from Koeciysko, Senton, and Howard counties reach the state tribunal. Judge Frezer, ex-supreme, presides with Morris opening for plaintiffs opposing a monopoly claim by the octopus. The scene features a notable judge, capably described, and local officials including Capt. Smith, Wm. A. Ketcham, and Atty-gen Michener.

Supreme Court Jowar Supreme Tribunal of State Philip W. Saokeva Elijah A. Blue Koeciysko Benj F. Spearava Henry Taylor Senton County Joseph H. Clarks Clarkson Haworth Howard County Frezer Warsaw Supreme Morris Fort Wayne Lin Capt. Smith Wm. A. Ketcham Michener Bea Gilet

Committees Form Subgroups In Commercial Club Appointments

The Commercial Club general committee appointed sub committees for Manufacturers wholesalers public officers and other groups. Names include C C Foster Charles Fletcher Otto Steckhim Worth Merritt E L Whittemore Thomas Chandler W Higgins M S Macy and many others. About 20 new members were admitted Wednesday with a directors meeting set for Thursday at 4 pm. Dead Lord Ack Jana is dead.

C. C. Foter Charles B. Fletcher Otto Steckhim Worth Merritt E. L. Whittemore Thomas Chandler W. Higgins M.S. Macy Samust Rauch Edward Dean Albert Lieber John W. Schmidt George W. Fuller,Jr Frank Maus Albert Metzger R Letal W. H. Eastman Frank D. Stalnaker W. A. Bobbs Frank H. Carter Henry Kalun A. d. Treat TB. du W. W. Frank W. C. van Arsdeél James A. Wildwan W. B. Burford N. Falton A. W. Conluitt B. Ee. Parrott AH. G. Coughlen G. A. Seliull W. L. O'Connor T. Arri Charles J. Collin J. W. Chipman J. J. Appel Hanry Coe W.M. Twobb H. H. Fay Harry E. Drew Krank BH. Blackledge WB. Roberts John L. Griffiths Williem F. Keay C. E. Reynolds Thomas Tarcirt Robert Martindale Bruce Curr

Washington Wales Suspended and Senate Obstacles Rise

The Washington Critic reports suspension due to lacking funds and notes Blair’s educational bill as a major hurdle to other Senate measures. Secret sessions stir fury as printed reports anger lawmakers. Chandler faces insult again. civil service probe yields little new, and Terrell’s dismissal remains blocked by presidential ties.

Washington Blair Senate Lige Halford Indianapolis Alaska Chandler Civil Service Col. Terrell Cate Storp

Republican township convention sets delegates and primaries

The city announces a Republican township convention with U59 delegates and ward allocations from 17 to 33. Primaries occur Friday night. Central tariff reform club meets Thursday in Judge Taylor's courtroom and Young men's tariff reform club in room 60. Conference held Tuesday between President Shaffer and Board of Trade committees. A future meeting is planned.

Central Tariff Reform Club Judge Taylor Young Men’s Tariff Reform Club Court House Shaffer Board of Trade and Commercial Club Nother Andrew Staab Sti Engton Delaware St Feibleman Congress Committee On Military Affairs Miss Hunter Pennsylvania Wa. Kramholz Promee Luther Drumm Mary E. Drumm Woodburn-Sarven Henry Jameson Washington Atlantic & Pacific Trading Company Alaska

Where Bed Bugs Live In Marion County Jail

A Marion County jail report describes a rear courthouse building as a disgraceful prison for felons and detainees. The 1436 structure, with cramped 80 by 80 rooms and vermin, is contrasted with a modern capitol nearby. County official Reveal cites legal and tax limits preventing a new jail, noting one inmate death and no transfers to hospital in five years.

Court House Alabama and Market Sts State Capitol Tomlinson Hall Marion Csile Babbage John A Logan SUN Robert Emmett Oontz Reveal Marion County Horpitel Robert Phillips

Florists Discuss Florida Floriculture At Indiana Meeting

Indiana florists held their annual gathering, noting Florida floriculture as a giant in swaddling clothes with ample chrysanthemums and roses, while New Orleans markets were praised yet bemoaned by low quality greenhouse stock. Officers elected: M. A. Hunt president, D. W. Cox vice president, Huntington treasurer, W. G. Betterman secretary.

Indiana Lawrence Florida W. G. Betterman New Orleans Chicago Offcera M. A. Hunt D. W. Cox

Prisoner Escapes Spark Jail Breaks and Bank Collapse

Two more prisoners escaped jail on Wednesday night following earlier escapes the day before in Fonr Sontha Delaware. The spree has yielded 2 escapes and only 14 captures in the past forty days amid talk of impeachment of the sheriff. Indiana forecast calls for rain or snow with colder conditions and slight warmth later, as Central Indiana eyes cooler weather by morning. In Glasgow a bank collapse crushed homes of John McCarthy and Christopher Tracy, injuring Tracy’s mother and badly hurting Mrs McCarthy. property losses listed at about $10,000.

New Casrir Del Thia Ulay Bank Clasgow Sphlj Cisp John McCerthy Christopher Tracy Tracy McCarthy

Protest Against Hop Tariff Increase Hits Congress

Kicking on Kigi-tarifff Hops New York Feb 27 special report notes a protest against raising the hops tariff. The petition is signed by six percent of importers and seventy percent of exporters, reflecting broad industry discontent with the proposal.

Kkew York Congress

New Turn in Florence M va Atkinson Maintains Suit

The support suit of Florence M against Wm P Atkinson moved in Judge Taylsts court on Wednesday. The complainant filed a substitute complaint seeking divorce Alimony of $1000 and child maintenance of $500 per year.

Florence M. Va. Wm. P. Atkinson

Richmond Mercantile Manager Arrested for Shortage

C Albaughb, manager at Dan's Mercantile Agency in Richmond, has been arrested on a charge of a small shortage.

Short Richmond C. Albaughb R. G. Dan

Report on Abe Lincoln's Death Later Claim Refuted

Lonpor reports Abe Lincoln alive despite earlier death rumors. In Greensburg miners plan a 70 cent per ton wage strike, Wheeling barons back an eight hour strike with carpenters likely to join. New York's two dollar daily law aids laborers with good farm hands earning the wage.

Greensburg Wheeling W. Va New York

Baseball Row Rages Over Signings and Suits

Cleveland plans to sue Stricker before week’s end while reports place Donlap offered 5000 to join the Athletics. Chicago puzzled Pailliea at Pachesavane 4 to 2. Ewing captains New Ak brotherhood if he plays with JEM. Washington signs O’Bilen for second. Mike Morrison signs with Syracuse. Mike Kelly allegedly offered 15000 and 5000 yearly by Spaulding to Chicago. Columbus management labeled growlers and kickers. Sutcliffe mentioned by Cleveland Press as a slave grievance figure. New York sues Ewing under the reserve clause in U S court to bar play elsewhere. Ward and Ewing decry the suit.

Cleveland Eue Stricker Donlap Athletics Kelly Chicago Pachesavane Ewing Jem Washington O’bilen Lovells Mike Morrison Syracuse Mike al. Spaulding Mike Kelly Toad Ramsey Jay Faatz Buffalo Jay Chicago Players’ Club van Haltren Farrell O’ Neill Association Brotherhood Columbus Cleveland Press Sutcliffe New York Indianapolia Chicago Mail Jim Lebano Day State Supreme Court U. S Ward

Woolens for spring trade invite to shoppers at Nourbert Langgraf

Spring 1890 notice announces a large assortment of woolens for the season. It invites all lovers of clothes to call at Nourbert Langgraf located at 88 N. Francis St, noting the stock is larger and more complete with two new English accounts added to the existing lines.

Nourbert Langgraf N. Fhncis St

Floodwaters Rise Across Ohio Valley Front

Cincinnati and river towns report the river at 62 feet rising rapidly with branches flooded. Merchants evacuate, cellars flooded to Pearl Street, trains halted, and major plants like Adyiston pipe works and Newport rolling mills submerged. Flood spreads to Maysville Ripley and Catlettsburg. No deaths reported yet.

Cincinnati Here Mayeville Pearl St Pittsburg Streats Maysville Ripley Catlettsburg Newport Deyot Aurora Lawrenceburg League Ball Park Midland Wwadison Madison Ind Hontington W. Va Riptey Addyston Pipe Works America

Pointers on Politics and Local Power Struggles

A political speculation piece discusses a fortified challenge to incumbents in the auditor, clerk, and treasurer offices led by Rickenbach. It cites potential targets including Rt. Hon. Thomas Taggart and notes factions, money at stake, and the chance of political retribution if convention outcomes shift. A Clare observer notes delegates are bought at $10 each as tensions rise in the county.

Rickenbach Clare

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