25 Jan 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1889
Page
1
The Indiana Senate roars with heated oratory as Cox Johnson and Barrett lead fiery defenses in the Ray Carpenter bribery dispute. Speakers rail against secrecy, probe evidence, and clash with Democrats while gallery crowds chant and press for resolution. A House slander suit and related political notes color Friday sessions.
Fort Wayne lodge of per fection held a grand convocation in history with forty five candidates mainly from northern Indiana. Work began at 2 pm banquet at 6 pm and continued past midnight with Indianapolis representation.
Wabash Indiana closes contract with Barber Match Co of Akron for straw board works costing about 250000 dollars. The plant will employ 200 men and be the largest in the county, with free fuel and 35 acres of land provided by the city. In Vincennes a merchant Josephus Henry drowns fording Embarrass river near Billiet station while returning from town with a load. A Valparaiso student Unrub tries to kill self with strychnine after love disappointment. Lorenzo Fisher and Charles Genson, longtime residents, die. In Cincinnati Haydock carriage works see about 250 workers go on strike at noon.
The city’s largest and best Jig a Tig oysters arrived at 61 North Ticinalist, celebrated as the first in the city. Artistic Furniture advertised by Wm L. Elders.
Early Friday city workers under Street Commissioner DeRinter and Councilman Parnell tore up the Illinois and Tantri street turnout used by the street railway, dumping fill into the hole. The Illinois company sought a temporary injunction from Judge Taylor against removal, granted after work had begun. The council had ordered an extension to Twelfth Street, prompting city action due to noncompliance. Friday also noted transit changes to Cara Alley. In Washington, Blaine is now conceded to join the cabinet with no other names confirmed, and E Thorne of New York floated as possible Attorney General nominee.
Fragmentary report notes the murder of English missionary Brooks near Zanzibar by native assailants and followers. Additional items cover three attorney general decisions on taxes and county rail estate loans, school funds liens, and employment pay for unexamined German teachers.
Theresa A. Smith petitions the superior court for divorce from Weller R. alleging cruelty, control of property, and adultery with a servant. She claims he managed assets and sold stock grain and timber, diverting proceeds from family support. Wife seeks custody of four children amid abandonment allegations. Richard Smith seeks separation from spouses, married in 1868.
Charles bravis, famed American press agent, in Indianapolis for She. Mr Davis only backs strong shows. The ponderous stage and machinery of Hageard's story forced a move from the Grand to English's opera house. The play will open Monday night with a week long engagement and midweek performances.
Philadelphia reports the death of Sel S. M. Fetton, former president of the PL W. & Py road who guided Lincoln to Washington on the inaugural trip, noted in a brief dispatch.
In Manigrra Georgia on Friday morning Spl. ld Fry was hanged for killing his wife over domestic quarrel about setting the table. He confessed to two additional murders before the execution.
In Hie Confessea Kentucky on Friday Ben Browning and two others were tried for horse stealing. A fortune teller accused Browning, who admitted involvement in the crime.
A morning blaze started at 1 o clock Friday and consumed multiple fine business properties in Jackson. The fire caused about $60,000 in damage to the structures and goods.
Margaret Fisher of 150 S Alabama is not the arrestee. John T Taylor completed a 90 day pension law sentence Friday. Eden Musee offers half price admission Saturday for Chee Mah the Chinese dwarf. Albert Petsh acquitted in Friday police court after Thursday arrest for $130 theft. Gov Hovey appoints Wm T Dennis Richmond fish commissioner replacing Enos P Reed. Dennis praised as fisherman despite criticism of dipsey. Office desks and chairs advertised by A B Willard agent 188 S Penn st.
Indianapolis reels as Joseph A. Moore, longtime Connecticut Mutual financial agent, is accused of a 100000 loan defalcation. Col. Jacob L. Greene cites misappropriation via loan principal, interest, and rents. Moore’s assets were assigned to Winfield Miller, with Moore and Barrett denying further losses.
The Post reports German raids on Apia damaging several American houses and wounding an American named Lucda. Public excitement grows as U S plan to stay in Samoa surfaces with a $100,000 naval appropriation for Pango Pango.
North German Gazette denies a precluding treaty on Samoa and claims equal rights for all powers. Washington officials, led by Senator Sherman, receive mixed intel from a Samoa resident. Sherman and Frye urge war if needed to stop foreign seizure of Samoa.
Rebecca J Martin sues John V Martin for divorce after marriage in 1874. She claims cruelty and neglect, cites nine city properties worth about 25000, and says she owns separate property. She seeks restraining order, custody of five children, and 5000 alimony. judge granted restraining order.
The Putnam area reports a $5,000 appropriation to drill a new gas well and a plan to rebuild the Putnam wire nail works. A telescope will be erected on observatory grounds. Some students are said to be drunk, with a faculty inquiry. Factories resume operation amid post office site disputes. Hendricks and Morgan counties poultry association closes its third annual exhibit with 32 entries plus pet stock. a final show reported.
In Columbus Ohio on January 25 Judge Thurman says he never met Harrison but believes the general shares Lincoln's temperament though lacking popular affection. Bargains in Boots and Shoes close out odd sizes of leading mikes. George P. Marott advertises at 16 North Penn Street.
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