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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1890
Page
1
Crowds greet Hendricks day as governors Hill Campbell Vance and others are welcomed at the depot. Delegations from Ohio Missouri and others parade to the Grand Hotel with bands uniforms and banners. Buildings along Pennsylvania and Washington streets glow with stars and stripes as shops and offices display patriotic decorations.
A detailed parade review notes representation from Illinois Ohio New York Missouri with Governor Campbell and staff on caparisoned horses, followed by Hendricks circle members and other dignitaries. It chronicles the procession, notable figures, bishops, governors, and a portrait of James Whitcomb Riley, Ira Joy Chase, and party allies, plus remarks on Hendricks and De La Matyr politics and a brief Weather summary for Indiana.
A fragment reflects on Thomas Andrews Hendricks as a celebrated Indiana figure and notes a reporter’s sighting of his personal life details in a library. The piece hints at human flaws, hobbies, and the era’s press interest while glimpsing a broader biographical arc.
The Hendricks monument stands on a Doric pedestal with allegorical justice and history statues. It rises about forty feet tall, made from rosa-tinted Italian granite by BR H Park of Florence and the New England Monument Co of New York. The base is twenty one feet square with four foot projections and two steps. The total cost was forty thousand dollars. VIC MAY ABDICATE. England politics to heat up with possible abdication of Queen Victoria in favor of the prince of Wales.
Ex State geologist Collett examined water from a second water well put in by Charles Krauss at 220 S Meridian. He called the water pure and noted it requires no ice. Krauss offers pumps, driven and tubular wells, and invites inquiries from those needing such services, phone 465.
Springfield reports Thomas McGraw treasurer of the Superior drill company is $12,000 short in his accounts. Wells disbarment trial resumes Wednesday before Special Judge Fishback. Mrs Frakerstein, a Walls victim, refused cross examination, then Frad Bauman urged that Walls be jailed for 89 years.
The itemized notes reflect a string of incidents: San Salva Te Partington denies plans to enter Britain’s cabinet. Milwaukee readies for the Pythian conclave. Emperor William visits Christi ana. Lehigh stevedores strike in Chicago for higher wages. Mine rescues at Hill Farm. a boy Ketrow killed by lightning in Lightsville C. a Massachusetts senate action on doodle members. a Columbia College bequest from the late N. de Costs. Multiple fatalities from sunstroke, drowning, and accidents across several cities, with a police suicide in Cincinnati amid drunkenness allegations and a large rolling mill strike in Pottsville.
Dunnear Pennsylvania July 1 note ongoing mine rescue efforts as workers enlarge the opening and air pours out. Fresh air suggests some possibility of survival though experts doubt it, while scenes shift to Dunbar as 20 miners begin a five hour rescue push at Clear Hill Farm mine. Local officials impose penalties and a monument visit stirs public interest.
A stream of brief items covers a fatal accident at 32t W Twelfth St a callar fall. sewer and street work progress. substitutions and labor disputes among carriers. non union practices. political stances on street improvements. a street car extension plan via Kentucky Ave Bojya. a fire at Antioch church caused by matches. wages agreements and pro unions. a 67 pupil graduation at Indianapolis Business University. lectures on mastery in business and diploma awards. law and order league actions against ball players and street car overloading. charity and heat relief meetings. beat officer prostration and heat illness cases. an umbrella mender death. Pat Riley heat prostration. street car employee mental health incident. a Boston syndicate buys Occidental metal block for 275000 fronting Washington and Illinois streets. projected 6724 feet front 145 feet depth, cost 210000 fifteen years ago. expected 5,000 profit from the sale. plans for a tall office and store block.
Washington talk centers on pension applicants rules issued by Raum and Gen Browne returning to Washington briefly. Health improves while Croteer Philadelphia stays well and beats contract time. Reed predicts possible adjournment next week if Senate agrees. Charges against Green B Baum pension commissioner questioned as Indiana postmasters gain about 100 dollars yearly. Laws calls for a labor social vice investigation. No music at the silver coinage conference as committee members quarrel between Sherman and Bland.
A large crowd gathered at the capital as Gov Hill and dignitaries attended the unveiling of a statue honoring a noted statesman. Generals Sickles and others spoke, a wreath from Tammany was laid, and Mrs. Hendricks pulled the cord to reveal the statue while a choir and speakers recalled the honoree’s life and legacy.
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