28 Jan 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1890
Page
1
A devastating Monday train wreck near the East Street crossing leaves multiple dead and injured. Families mourn as coffins arrive and scenes around the site reveal grief, medical care, and the chaotic aftermath. The names of the deceased include Miss Hensley and Mrs. Oldham, while survivors endure injuries and emotional trauma.
The Monon wreck aftermath describes funeral train arrival in the city with coffins and ghouls viewing the corpses at Kregelo's. Injured passengers, including Conductor Apgie and his son Harry Ange, show varied recovery while others at hotels report improving conditions.
State’s attorney Mitchell presents a new witness who claims to saw the murderer on a lonely road then Aszman killed himself. The knife used was turned over by Dr. Oliver Monday after neglecting to account for it. The condemned man’s mother visited, while his father refused aid.
Washington January 28 The secretary of the treasury announced several internal revenue service appointments in the seventh Indiana district The appointees are R V Brocton R C Brockerton Geo H Hefti H Schmidt and A Sitsquagers in the seventh Indiana district
Oral arguments in the school book case were scheduled for Tuesday before the supreme court but had not been delivered by 3 pm due to the absence of Judge Coffey.
In Trenton New Jersey on January 28 the coroners jury ruled Mrs Kniffin died from chloroform administered by unknown persons. The verdict names no suspects and attributes the death to an unknown party.
Valparaiso reports Patrick Fignon of Woodville committed suicide Tuesday morning by ingesting horse liniment. The city also notes a flood of counterfeit silver dollars circulating in the northern part of the state, with doctors Morris commenting on the issue.
The trial of a black man for fatally stabbing George Thomas after a dice quarrel is described as not premeditated, with police noting the fight sparked by temper. The defendant Cousins, defended by ex States Attorney Brown and John W. Kealing, faces likely manslaughter rather than murder. The narrative weaves in city locations ahead of Wells' Indiana avenue saloon and the corner of North and Ehrenstras, recalling a historic prior death nearby.
The week’s items include extras named for police work, a large shoe department opening March 1, and a $1,000 damages claim against Emil Camphauser for stabbing George Tucker. A state pigeon and pet-dog association forms with officers listed, while District 4 Republicans nominate John T. Presaly for alderman. A contested divorce case ends with custody awarded to the husband. a $5,000 suit against the Cil Levy street railway proceeds. An injured Monon train passenger receives immediate indemnity from the Railway accident association. summary of related insurer actions noted.
St Louis report on Central Christian Church where Dr Re Cove proclaimed he was not a Christian and resigned, provoking a church split. Half the congregation withdrew while the other half formed an Independent church and pledged funds for a new house. Cove later said he had been read out yet the congregation urged him to stay.
A series of brief crime items includes Straum killing Dadrey Murphy in Clearwater after a disputed relationship, and Will Bradford seizing a pistol during a dispute with a woman at a Cedar Street home. Other notes cover contempt of court for Caleb R. Johnson, a break-in for a gold watch, a suit over $50,000 against Lounsberry, the De Soto steamer loss of $35,000, and a coroner ruling a drowned infant a murder. Local forecasts note warmer fair weather for Indianapolis area.
Granp-Frank Daniels elevates Little Puck with strong continuity and wit. Beesie Lanson and Louise Kissing Am bree dazzle in costumes, while the ensemble delivers steady humor. Arthur E. Moulton, Robert Evans, Bart Haverly, and Harry Conor excel in their comic roles.
Bisnk Boos advertisement notes cheaper today than ever before with reduced prices. Call on Nk H Smith for Penn special prices.
A Costa Rica coast sighting reports an Argentine revenue cutter docking near an unnamed Patagonian island, five miles offshore. A Spaniard, Mariano Rodriguez, 48, claims to have sailed from Montevideo in 1880, wrecked around the Horn, and survived eight years eating shellfish and eggs while exposed to bitter cold before capture.
Reports from Callantsoog and Plymouth describe the Loch Mordsrt ashore with thirty crew lost, and the Janet Cowan retreating in distress. A separate note notes Frank LaPorte’s morphine overdose at a near arsenal residence, leading to his death. Also, mass hunger looms across Honon D with farmers facing near starvation on the plains.
Cincinnati to release Earle while McTamany signs with Columbus again. New York league club to practice at Charleston. Browning says seven months without a drink. Shreve may pitch for Louisville. Chadwick in critical condition. Murrie eyeing eight youngsters for the Giants. gates at New York grounds set for 20,000 and Philadelphia 16,000. Comiskey says New York and Chicago brotherhood teams will tour the South starting Feb 20. Cincinnati orders 1,000 folding opera chairs for grand stand. Al Johnson’s failed Cleveland schedule. Day seeks arbitration over Lowell release with Detroit trains claiming him. Brunell claims Indianapolis and Washington won’t be in next season. President Brush in Washington to discuss two players, one pitcher, one first baseman. Cleveland batting averages: Stockwell .301, Veach .321, Ardner .250, McKean .313, Smalley .274, Sommers .246, Gilke .250, Zimmer .254, Cody .251, Lincoln .880, Davie .206, Dowie .316. If these players sustain form, Cleveland may field a strong batting lineup. McKean notes knack matters for success in small leagues.
Reporters describe police handling of the crowd at ambulance trains stopping in New Jersey on Monday. Affected onlookers criticize crowd control, some promising trouble for the press, while others mock Sun reporting as exaggerated. Citizens urge fair coverage amid contentious scenes. In a separate case, a jury awards $1,065 to a plaintiff in a real estate note dispute involving Frank and Guedelhoeffer over a Meridian street lot and a concealed mortgage.
London on January 28 reports semi official circles suggest the Portugal incident could dominate European affairs. Germany seeks trouble and Bismarck is said to secretly foment unrest in Portugal. A conference of leading powers is planned for early spring that could lead to war.
W D Gallagher, head of the U P tea company, has vanished with a pretty girl and 35000 dollars of company funds. He is missing for a week and believed to be in California.
Balmeral and Montreal houses burned by incendiaries with losses around 20000. Crested Butte Colorado saw eleven business properties burned for about 50000. Portsmouth Navy yard severely damaged by fire. Illinois Joliet mills shut for wage dispute resolution by February 1. Logansville California home buried by a snow slide, two dead, many homeless amid rising avalanche fears. Sioux City & Northern railway completed. freight and passenger service to begin. J L Geyer near death as he was set to replace Knapp in Ohio legislature.
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