08 Jan 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1890
Page
1
George Kennan, famed Century corespondent, recalls his Siberian exploration, exile camps, and the czarist regime’s strict controls. He describes prison overcrowding, cold, disease, and the government’s silent disapproval after his reports. Kennan notes warnings from officials and the vast military presence used to shield the czar during travel.
Gilbert Wooten a prosperous colored farmer tells how the president’s breech loader shot a hog during a Virginia hunting trip. He recalls a steam launch, a boat, and a march to Upper Branden with the hog killed and prepared for the president. An accompanying item reports a Louisville Railway derailment at Fitchburg, Kentucky killing Clarence Munford and injuring others.
A Cincinnati man is chloroformed and robbed of 240 dollars at Crawford's house on Tuesday night. The day also reports a large fire in St Louis with heavy losses and limited outside communication. John Reimey allegedly signs a Cincinnati league contract amid amusements and theater reviews.
A sweeping grippe outbreak flourishes across the city, with Judge Walker and Dr. Wagner among the ill. Reports detail widespread symptoms at The Sun and Sentinel offices, plus cases in Baltimore Chinese quarters and several U S cities, including deaths and family tragedies from the epidemic.
A 14 year old Indianapolis boy steals a young woman’s handkerchief and drags it through mud while boasting he will be a gentleman in a few years. A second teen, 15, mocks his mother and tests neighbors by loud talking, insisting the acoustics heard him.
Charlie Bookwalter, a printing bureau clerk, argues against blaming Engineer McCull for the Pan-lignoie wreck. He recalls his own locomotive accident and says miscommunication and high speeds caused collisions, noting a $40,000 company loss and job loss for the operator. He advocates headlights being curtained on approaching trains to reduce glare in yards.
Berlin dispatch recalls a romance from Augusta of Weimar as a 17 year old princess who loved a French nobleman. An elopement plan prompted a fatal duel when her father killed the lover. Grief followed, and a politically arranged marriage to William of Prussia emerged, uniting two distant hearts in quiet, fatal sorrow.
Three feet of snow blankets Sweetwater and Uintah counties in Wyoming trapping livestock and delaying relief. Fead remains covered for five days and authorities warn that thousands may die if the storm lasts, threatening regional ranching.
Congressmen Butterworth plans to introduce a bill to suppress all options trading especially in farm products. It aims to crush bucket shops nationwide. Fourteen people jailed for a October assault on farmer William Beeler were found guilty, each sentenced to fourteen years and a small fine. Beeler resisted, was shot at, and later captured with help from police near Maywood. A 90 day city loan of 35000 at 4 percent was arranged by the new finance committee to cover current expenses, with potential to raise to 76000. Bidder rates varied slightly among Merchants Bank Meridian and Capital National. Reilly signs with the Reds in Cincinnati.
Mies Balle Sutton left the city Tuesday to join a paymaster’s team at Terre Haute with Russell the hero. Charles Sarber and Ambrose Poe face trial for alleged murder and robbery against farmer Beeler. Maggie Merrit sues George Merrit & Co. for $2,000 over her son’s woolen mill injury. her son seeks $5,000. Incorporation papers filed for American Car Door Co with John S. Wagner, Chas S. Lewis, and N. Lee Trover. capital stock $100,000. business to operate in Terre Haute. Parker’s at 179 W Wash offers holiday goods at reduced prices.
The deathbed scene of Mrs. Southworth in the Tombs prison unfolds as she nears death with a final childlike prayer. Her brothers visit, a prisoner Blanche Cunningham and a steady vigil mark the last hours before her peaceful passing. Her body lies in a white night dress, crucifix in hand, as the city watches from the cell.
Miss Ami Custis, 15, ended her struggle with sin by leaping into a 45 foot well after seeking prayers at an old schoolhouse gathering in Grayson County. The afflicted girl sobbed during services, then rose and declared the burden of sin too great before vanishing to the well and dying on impact. Her parents are described as loving and without fault.
London dispatch reports alarming conditions in India with claims of an imminent revolt against British rule. Authorities and foreign offices are said to be fully advised and concerned, while newspapers suppress details.
The annual meeting of the state board of agriculture opened with a storehouse gathering and a hearty handshake. President Davidson delivered a spicy address attacking unconstitutional labor and urging farmers to heed supply and demand while backing Chicago as the world fair site.Treasurer reports showed $46,1034 received and $89,114.73 spent, leaving $6,988.47 in the treasury. Gov Hovey spoke on irrigation and west alkali plains.
An elderly Kenosha woman died of heart trouble leaving over $1,800 found secreted inside her bustle. The discovery occurred during preparation of her body for burial, shocking onlookers who learned she had hoarded the money rather than bank it.
Robert J. Burdette visited Denison on Tuesday sharing humor about his past lecture The rise and fall of the mustache He notes his 13 year old son births and his current media work He sits as a Bryn Mawr pillar of the church and remains popular in and out of the profession He says lecturing grows in demand in the east and Terre Haute hosts a model course In criminal court on Tuesday John Jones received four pence for snatching an umbrella from Cora Lewis.
The item reports Jack Roweill with pneumonia and other players shifting teams, including Tebeau joining Cleveland, Harry V. Howard joining Detroit, and Bob Gilks moving to Cleveland. It notes Deacon White’s windmill venture, debates about the Brotherhood, Mark Baldwin seeking a Chicago league deal, and Pfeffer’s denial efforts. Paul Hines and Shooneck are also discussed amid Indiana politans.
A local supplier touts the largest office stationery selection in the city and promises unbeatable prices that cannot be matched by competitors. The ad emphasizes wide range and value for businesses seeking bulk purchases.
A chaotic session features Joe Harris Roheden as in law. Lizzie Roberts fined for swearing. John Bennett fined for battery after a domestic dispute. A man named Cole faces false imprisonment charges over an overcoat lost in a hay mow. evidence emerges of Prior spotting him with an object. Harris is punished while others are acquitted or fined in a turbulent court morning.
Coroner Wagner investigates a one room hut by Fall Creek at Maxwell street where a week-old baby died overnight from starvation amid illness and poverty. The mother and father, a sick consumptive husband and a hardworking colored couple, lacked food and proper care. The dispensary denied immediate medical aid, and Dr Woodburn reports no notice of a call.
Maj Nathaniel J Owings longtime Northwestern lake ice company representative dies at his Broadway home after a severe influenza attack. He was bedridden since Saturday and died Tuesday morning. Miss Heener is Dying in separate report from Jacksonville. A young woman Keener in an improvised pistol duel with her ex coach sustains breast wounds and is dying.
Washington correspondent Geo. Martin reports Reed and Randall administered the oath at Randall’s house on Tuesday. A Pittsburg Times note says Martin died suddenly while laughing over immunity from the grip. A state dinner honored the vice president and cabinet officers at the White House Tuesday night. A House wrangle about rule adoption shows a divided, unsteady majority.
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