12 Jul 1890
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1890
Page
1
Washington reports a letter purporting to be from the president inviting the National Grangers is a forgery and the president says he could not attend. The missive prompted controversy amid other brief items from the day including violent cattle incidents at Cedarville and a colonial offer in San Salvador.
The Rochester Herald notes the marriage of Miss Frances M Rossney to Walter S Watford after a ceremony at Immaculate Conception church officiated by Rev Wm Gleeson. The couple plan Indianapolis as home. guests sent many presents and well wishes. Also in London and Aberdeen reports, Miss Lenora Snyder earns praise in The Gondoliers with Sullivan present, and Miss Leonore Spyder shines as Gianetta garnering repeated encores and acclaim from Aberdeen audiences.
The July disaster at Dartmouth Harbor left 600 to 700 people, including women and children, in the water after the ferry landing bridge sank when the Annex neared the docks. A dozen rescuers leaped in, saving many as several bodies were recovered, while officials search for the exact death toll.
On a Friday night the Tioga steam barge boilers exploded with 38 aboard. fire spread, rescue slow, and by midnight ten bodies recovered while most passengers were injured.
A Friday gathering of Big Four employees with President Ingalls produced lively discussion on wage scales and staffing. East St. Louis delegates argued switchmen labor value, while Ingalls warned higher pay may require fewer switch engines.
A sweep of senate activity signals plans to alter gag rule procedures and extend the session. Conference reports, sales of influence, and positions proposed for a revamped currency department loom as lawmakers push for advantageous reappointment and subsidies debates.
Arthur Jordan presses a plan to ease ice shortages with an 80 ton daily artificial ice plant now under construction. The facility will produce flint like ice for storage and allow near by dealers to trade artificial ice to save transport costs. Jordan operates 11 or 12 branch houses in Indiana and adjacent states, with sites in Terre Haute Crawfordsville Green Castle Mitchell Worthington and others. The move follows rising natural ice costs and aims to stabilize the trade and preserve profits.
The Walls disbarment case jury reported to Special Judge Pishback Saturday morning. Jurors found for the relators in the first, second, fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth specifications, and for the defendant in the third and sixth. Walls filed a motion for a new trial awaiting a possible appeal to the supreme court. The only specifications not sustained charged him with receiving money for Francoise Pasthem and Mrs. Barnhammer and converting it to his own use. In other items a German taught in city schools case was before Judge Howland on a demurrer, with the outcome potentially ending the case.
A broad mix of brief notes reports a pending arbitration of a cloakmakers strike in New York while mentioning unusual weather records in July. Other items reference political nominations, court actions, crimes, and local incidents including a mine disaster ruling, a London marriage license cancellation, and prize drill results.
Massachusettts avenue paving controversy erupts at city clerk’s office. Citizens and leaders clash over bid costs from $10.77 to $3.30 per yard, with bids deemed extortionate. Gov. Coburn notes property owners may bear costs without injunction, while legality debates continue. A push to reject bids and repeal the ordinance follows strong criticism of asphalt’s value and local street practice.
Sunday services list across churches with speakers Rev Daniels Dr Lucas Der Bartlett Dr McCulloch and Plymouth Congregational. Topics include I will not leave you orphans known and unknown death of two prophetic witnesses Louisiana lottery moral questions and poetry by Robert Burns.
Notices under horses and vehicles in The Sun’s popular divers section show readers guidance on purchases. The text references affordable options and urges careful reading of the notices for practical decisions about horse and vehicle matters.
New Rochelle business man W H Hasbrouck reports his wife Mrs Hasbrouck ran off with 23 year old Yale graduate Edward Carrington. The couple fled by road to the water where Carrington’s yacht awaited, and Hasbrouck intends legal action.
The grand jury reported its week’s work on Saturday returning true bills against Willis Barber John Wallace Wo Bruce and John Howard colored youths for stealing a dozen shirts from W T Wiley Ed Kealing and Barry Naisen for horse stealing and sealing for stealing a $40 shot gun True bills were found against James McKinney for stealing $20 from Rebecca McGrif William Owens for assault and battery with intent to kill David Colwell Moses Reese for shooting Leonard P Page and Wm Woods for burglarizing J Matber’s house.
Mayor Sullivan hosted a formal reception at the courthouse on Saturday morning. A rowdy note appears with minor arrests and fines including two women kite flying with two men of color, disorderly conduct, and other petty charges. Nearby, a missing Kentucky detective Napier presumed dead near Hatfields. Arctic explorer Sergeant Frederick noted in weather office with heat and stomach issues.
The Marion county agricultural society held its regular monthly meeting at the state house on Saturday afternoon. About 30 attendees, including Farmer Kingsbury, were present. only J. W. Applegate spoke, presenting a paper on vegetables and how to grow and market them. The remainder of the time covered general farming topics.
At Union depot Friday John Broomfield of Rushville was taken into custody by police after insisting he was in Lon cop and the son of Queen Victoria. Officers attempted to prove otherwise but he persisted, claiming royal parentage despite evident insanity.
Squire Fetblemap faces $27 for wife beating as Douglas Edwards. Judge Howland grants Mary B. Warman a divorce from Edward B. due to desertion. Maj Gen Griffin lists new incorporations Lafayetteland Riverside sandstone Indiana mercantile Walkerton Standard pulley Kosciusko County. John C. Gibney & Co. sues Binffton for $7,853 in U S court over disputed gas plant fixtures and alleged overcharges after a $77,000 initial payment.
East coast political circles discuss the Hill Gray alliance amid speculation on Grover Cleveland. Ex president Cleveland, quiet in Marion Massachusetts, is watched by friends who weigh future moves as Albany and Indianapolis factions debate targeting Cleveland. A local Cincinnati strike then notes trainmen refusing to move cars loaded by outside help. Blood orange phosphate advertisement appears at Haag's in Philadelphia.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.