Hess Named Postmaster at Indianapolis in 1890 Report
Washington January 18 The president appointed Jas W Hess of Indianapolis postmaster at Indianapolis through Senator Fairbanks influence. Gen McCrinnis was an active candidate backed by prominent Republicans and soldiers. Hess is described as a younger Republican and will likely assume duties when the Sahm term expires February 15.
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Washington
Jas. W. Hess
Indianapolis
Hess
Fairbanks
Gen
Crinnis
Albert Sahm
Indianapolis Transfer team plans outlined by Bob Allen
Manager Bob Allen and President Solt in Indianapolis Tuesday laid groundwork for the Transfer team. They avoided definite personnel, citing uncertainty and pending arrangements. Possible additions include outfielders, a middle infielder, a catcher, with pitches from Gear and Wiley Davis likely. Pleming may join as an outfielder, and Frank Bruner and Frank Gell will try out in spring practice.
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Bob Allen
Indianapolis Ball Club
Indianapolis
Allen
Golt
Wily
Presidevut Solt
Bobby Wood
Gear
Reds
Ntozeman
Phillips
Indianapolis park system reaches advanced boundary surveys
The Indianapolis park project moves forward with boundary surveys by a force of men, aiming to publish a metes and bounds description within 30 days. The Board of Works warned S H Wright that the board intends to condemn his land abutting Illinois Street and Wall Creek for park use, advising him not to develop the property to avoid future damages.
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Indianapolis
Board of Works
S. H. Wright
Tlineis
Twenty-sixth-sts
ilHnois St
Wall Creek
Wright
Miss Saatie Shea Recovers From Severe Injury
Miss Shea suffered a shafting at the Allen surgical institute that torn off her scalp and exposed the skull. She has regained vitality, reads and chats with friends, walks a quarter mile daily for exercise, and awaits further skin grafting to close two remaining grafting sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saatie Shea
Allen Surgical Institute
Katie Shea
Miss Shea
K of P Ticket Sale For August Encampment
The Indianapolis passenger association agreed with the Central passenger association on sale dates for the national Ix of P encampment in August. Tickets will go on sale August 20 21 and 22 with return passage usable after August 28 and a final deadline of September 6. Tickets placed on deposit with the joint agent in Indianapolis support Supreme lodge sessions. Fine Harness to Order. F L Herrington 139 E Market St.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Lodge
Higgins Battles Over Meridian Street Compact And Sunday Ordinances
Monday night council session highlights Higgins defending a pact with North Meridian residents outraged by an undertaking business on their street while pushing an ordinance restricting such establishments to areas with majority residential consent. Debates over public markets and electric light rates frame a measure to license Sunday theaters and scientific sparring events.
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N. Meridian St
John Higgins
Meridian Staabobs
Higgins
Eft
Pine
Washingtonests
Castello
Board of Public Works
Kas End
Lliggins
Little
Tts
Harsten
Chirk
Butler reports Indiana birds in comprehensive volume
Amos W Butler prepares a state ecologist volume on Indiana birds describing 321 species with migratory notes from Indiana and nearby states. The 400 page treatise aims for accessibility, translating technical terms and incorporating decades of observations. A separate police case about John S Reed forging a deed remains under grand jury review.
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Indiana
Amos W. Butler
Butler
United States
Jordan, Hoermann, Brayton and
Blatchiey
Michigan
Ohio
Ilinois
House Amendment Stirs Cuba War Debate in Congress
Representative De Armand of Missouri offered an amendment to an appropriation bill declaring a state of war in Cuba and urging U S interference. Senate discussions covered the Stanley Matthews resolution on silver dollars, a census bill delay, and the Hawaiian treaty. the Wan na bribery charges drew no action from Senator Jones. Cabinet meeting centered on President Dole’s visit with arrangements for his Washington reception.
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Cuba
Davis
Jer
Montana
Senate
Washington
Jones
Arkansas
Ohio
Tutesday
Cabine
Army
Dole
Chicago
Arlington
Sherman
Lee
de Lome
Birthday for Dr Wishard and his brothers visit
Dr William H Wishard, aged 82, was visited Monday by old friends including his brothers John O Wishard of Danville and Jos Wishard of Greenwood and Edward Tyler and Dr James Woodburn. The physician remains active in practice. A late interruption came from a needy family in Toledost.
Amphion club joins chorus to boost male voices
The Amphion club of two young men marched into the High school hall and joined the festival chorus bringing total members to about 400. Directors plan to hire top soloists for the May festival including noted sopranos contraltos basses baritones and a famed violinist. In a separate matter the Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows filed an answer in circuit court asserting supremacy, ownership of stock in the hall association, and that it has incurred about $7000 in expenses relevant to the Washington and Pennsylvania site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amphion Club
Lillian Blauvelt
Maname Gadski
Mrs. Jacoby
David Bispham
George Hamlin
Baron Berthold
Paul Haase
Signor Campanini
Ffrangen Davis
David Ysaye
Grand Lodge J. O. O. F
Circuit Court
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge Hall Association
Washington
Pennsylvania
Alleged Forgery In Bank Suit Over Hotel Manager's Furniture
The First National Bank of Brazil sues in superior court to attach furniture of Frederick M. Chapin, ex Hotel Charlemont manager, for a $1500 note indorsed by Sterling R. Holt. Holt calls the note a forgery and says stock shares in Brazil Ice and Cold Storage remain in escrow with Union Trust. The bank seeks to invalidate Chapin's conveyance of furniture to his wife. Chapin and spouse are absent and unlocated.
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First National Bank
Brazil
Frederick M. Chapin
Charlemont
Ilinois
St. Clairsts
Chapin
Sterling R. Holt
Holt
Union Trust Company
Oscar Schindler Declared Insane in Circuit Court
Oscar C. Schindler, former partner in Francke & Schindler, was declared insane in circuit court Monday due to overwork. Dr W B Graig, veterinary surgeon, treated animals at Wood's stable as local notices mention phone numbers 1097 and 19%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Schindler
Oscar C. Schindler
Francke & Schindler
W. B. Graig
Wood
Democrats Meet and Name Parks Martin Chairman in Indiana
The state committee gathered at the Grand hotel on Tuesday electing Parks Martin of Spencer as chairman by unanimous vote. Allen W. Clark from Greensburg, a candidate for clerk of the supreme court, discussed the party’s future and rejected compromise with Chicago platform adherents.
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Parks Martin
Grand Hotel
Spencer
Indiana
Allen W. Clark
Greensburg
Supreme Court
Hett
New Democratic State Centre Committee Targets Indiana Gains
John V. Spencer of Evansville, a lawyer, is tagged as a key player amid friction in the state committee race. The report outlines district leaders such as Martin in District 2, Cox in District 5, and Dixon in District 4, with Tom Taggart and Vernon Davis noted as influential organizers. The piece also lists candidates for state offices and mentions Morgan Chandler's death opening a candidacy window, with Henry among aspirants.
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New Democratic State Centre Committee
John V. Spencer
Evansville
Mexico
Shanklin
John R. Goonwin
Frank A. Warner
Brazil
Senate
U.S. Jackson
Chicago
Greenfield
T. Taggart
Tom Taggart
Vernon Davis
W. FH. Morris
Frankfort
D. I. Allen
Ben Martin
A. Hedgecock
Eli Marvin
Edwin J. Forest
Crown Point
Indiana
M. T. Shively
Marion
T. R. Marshall
Columbia City
Bryan
Peter J. Kruger
Plymouth
Candidates Seek Clerkship and State Audit Nominations
Stockfleth Evansville Hugh Doherty Bluffton John Adair Portland and Adam Steinberger New Albany are named for clerk of the supreme court. Allen W Clark Joe Renley M D Yontz Henry Warrum and R Ky Erwin Adams county John Minor and W M Ernst Bluffton seek audit nomination amid belief the old ticket should get another chance.
Curfew whistles signal start for city children
The curfew law takes effect Tuesday night with a loud whistle at 8 o clock. Whistles will blow at Kingan's Tucker and Dorsey Western Furniture Works Brown Sketcham Works and Piarra s cart works for ten seconds, warning children to leave streets and return home. Chairman Douglas of the Boys and Girls National Home and Employment Association approved the factory alerts.
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Douglas
Boys’ and Girls’ National Home and Employment Association
Food Expo Opens in Tomlinson Hall With Entertainment
The fourth annual Indianapolis pure food exposition by the Indiana resolution opens Tuesday evening at Tomlinson hall. Meyer Taggart invited to speak with music planned. A condensed milk exhibitor offers free ice cream to patrons on Tuesday. Every ticket includes a coupon for a present. Prizes include a one pound package of corescope fee. Band concerts daily. exhibits run 1 to 10 pm. W A Marshall Thomas, secretary, will be in charge.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Meyer Taggart
Helder
Chicago
Mir W
Sauley drops out in auditor race and county chair fight
The article outlines Gene Sauley leaving the auditor race and hints he may become the Republican county chairman candidate for the auts faction. Dan Ransdell leads the ins faction for district chair and New’s group reportedly spends heavily. Whittcroft’s removal from license inspection is linked to the New faction, with a federal position rumored for him.
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Gene Sauley
Dan Ransdell
Sauley
New, Schmitt
Andutor Smith
Smith
Dave Wallace
New
Whitteratt
Marion County
Harding Fellows
Hardingites
Whittcroft
Books of Krag Reynolds to Be Shown in Circuit Court
The defunct Krag Reynolds company records will be shown in circuit court Thursday morning. The firm requested an inquiry and asked to compel witnesses to answer under oath. Proceedings may reveal asset disposition. the receiver’s report is not yet ready for submission.
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Krag-Reynolds Company
Charles 3. Reynolds
William A. Krag
Wallace Wray
Nicholas McCarty Harrison
A. B. Gates
Mary A. Brown
Fred iWonert
John J. Griffiths
Alfred Potts
Francis T. Hord
Lafayette Perkins
Omer Guyton
Indiana National Bank
Capital National Bank
Nicholas McCarty
Harrie Reynolds
Dayton
First National Bank
Chicago
Eppers
Smith & Wienman
New York
Local Ads Sketch Prices and Services in City Listings
Robes and blankets offered at low prices by Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place. An ad promises stomach and bowel relief with prompt relief or no pay. Another listing for Mary Cleveland Stone, M D, and Worth, Dentist at Corner old Seventh and Illinois Streets, with hours for ladies only in afternoons and evenings at 2931 Capitol Ave.
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Strawmyer & Nilius
Capitolave
Mary Cleveland Stone
M. D
Blanco to Resign as Madrid Fears Riots in Havana
Reports from Havana state Gen Blanco plans resignation amid Madrid dissatisfaction with policy. Havana streets are guarded as insurgents threaten Cano near the capital. In Cuba Gen Pando seeks reinforcements while Manzanillo lies under strain and troops report shortages and unrest.
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Key West
Wia
Havana
Blanco
Leon
Madrid
Pando
Wayana
Jin
Santa Cruz del Sur
Puerto Principe
Manzanillo
Garcia
Rabi
Ainastanillo
Pande
Naanillo
Tlavana
de Havana
Cuba
Mobile
Jan. S
George Lisa
Alend
Tramficamonth
Gud Ier
Tena
Ameniei
Weyler
Philadehlphes
Tre
Santa Clara
Ate
Celestial Celebrants Start Chinese New Year in Indianapolis
The Fiscal Celestinals plan a festive near month long Chinese new year celebration beginning next Friday, with Ching Yu the first month and the first day observed Saturday. About 30 to 50 Chinese residents in Indianapolis will dress well, feast, and light firecrackers, but activities will be modest due to small numbers. Mr. Moxy Kee, a well known naturalized citizen, is noted in the piece.
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Kingdom of Celestialy
Elkors
Moxy Kee
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Weather Forecast for 36 Hours Ends Jan 19
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity shows fair weather tonight with increasing cloudiness and possible showers by Wednesday. Temperatures rose from 28 degrees at 7 AM Tuesday to 40 degrees at noon and likely higher by 2 PM.
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Indianapolis
New Northwestern Railway Folder Guides Alaska Mining Regions
The Chi Oo and Northwestern railway issues a printed folder for Niendiker readers, featuring a complete Alaska and Northwest territories map, gold fields routes, and insights on equipment, mining laws, climate. Copies obtainable from W. B. Ikniskern, Chicago. Bad fire damages home at 436 BE Vermont St. Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi ‘Oo & Northwestern Railway Company & Missenger Department
Niendiker
Alaskan
Northwest Territories
W. B. Ikniskern
Chicago& Northwestern
Chicago
Frank Gogle
Vermont St
Doctor Hurty Testifies In Strychnine Murder Trial
Dr. Hurty traveled to Sullivan on Tuesday to testify in the trial of Mrs. Grant Heath charged with killing her husband by strychnine. He analyzed the stomach and found a fatal amount of the poison. William Flowsen, noted in The Sun for a death at the poor farm last Saturday, was a boyhood friend of Jem Mace, the former world boxing champion. Howson himself was a fighter but avoided ring constraints.
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Dr. Hurty
Sullivan
Grant Heath
Hurty
William Flowsen
SUN
Jem Mace
Howson
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F. L. Herrington
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John S. Reed
Reed
Mary A. Walker
DE Armond
Teller
Hanna
de Armand
Missouri
Stanley Matthews
Tion
Financial Committee
Mr. West
Mac Meller
Benator Wolcott
AGI
Mr. Clark
NEW State Committee
Kingan’s, Tucker & Dor
Sey's
Western Furniture Works
Browi
Sketcham
Piarrs
Board of Safety
Sauloy
Old Seventh and Iinoissts
Paude
Manzanilloo
Cano
Zaeiee Ean
Heilendikers
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