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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1889

Page

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Huston Aids by Bis Thin Form in Denison Lobby

Republican state central committee to meet at 7:30 Friday to elect successors to Huston chair, Dilla secretary, and Wallace treasurer. Huston elusive to reporters, says no dissatisfaction or ill will toward Michener, and hints at quiet power in the party. Candidates discussed include Michener for chairman, Mellikan for secretary, and Haughey named for treasurer. Randall’s successor to await vacancy. several others eyed.

Republican State Central Committee Messrs Huston Dilla Wallace United States Orly Denison Sun Michener Denison Houss Michenar William U Henry Harrison Smith Lance Boston Michenor Smith Frank Mallikan New Castle Abraham McClellan Hendricks County Grenville Wright Indianapolis Mellikan Theodore Haughey Indianapolis National Bank Randall

Big Four Wreck Told With Stranded Passengers

A collision involving Big Four train No 3 and a freight train near Newpoint left a tramp known as Buckaloo dead and postal clerk Fred G Ketcham injured. Engineer Seth Winstow and fireman escaped serious harm, passengers aboard the Emerald unaffected as wreckage blocked the line for hours.

Pramonsu Union Depot Newpoint Cincinnati Seth Winstow Winstow Atlanta

Captured Man Who Killed Woman in Castle Alley

A English man was arrested Sunday on murder charges after the body of a woman was found in Castle alley White Chapel. He confessed using a pocket knife and said he had no fixed address, arriving recently from abroad. The prisoner, six feet tall with a military bearing, claimed insanity.

Terrific storm floods Ohio towns and damages railroads

A severe storm menaced Cincinnati on July 19 causing torrential rain and widespread flooding. York street canal breach flooded homes while railroads including the Big Four and C W B suffered major delays and damage estimated around 75 000 with 25 000 on rails. Lightning killed a 13 year old at Irville and river valleys flooded towns Georgeville Straitaville and Winona. Bridges collapsed and residents fled.

Cincinnati York St Warhouse Irville Mary Harlan Hocking Tore Straitaville Winona Georgeville W.&38 Chillicothe Columbus Wheeling

Execution of Albert Bulow for murder in Little Falls

Albert Bulow was hanged Friday for murder, trembling nervously on the gallows. It was the first execution under a new law forbidding publication of details in state papers. Bulow had plotted with Franklin Bick, a wealthy neighbor, to obtain a fine team of horses.

Acquittal in assault case and odd mayoral hint

The court acquitted Greenberry Walker a six foot seven negro charged with assaulting a boy Edward L Beese. Police Superintendent Travis recalls a prior arrest of a roanberry for stealing a lantern describing poverty, cash found in a long stocking, and the lesson about clothes not equal wealth. Local lawyer Robert Domay hints at Robert WDenny as a Republican mayoral candidate based on Marion county bar listings.

Greenberry Walker Edward L. Beese Greenberry Travis Kreobert Domay Stn Marion County Robert Wdenny

Three Men Suspected in Poultry House Theft on Kentucky Ave

Three men entered Platts poultry house on Kentucky avenue Friday afternoon. While one talked with the clerk, the others tapped the money drawer. The clerk noticed the plan and alerted a pursuer. They were followed to No 1 engine house where officers arrested them and escorted them to the police station. Names given: W Harris, Ed Drinkout, and Ed Wilson.

Platt Kentucky Ave Thay No. 1 Engine House W. Harris Ed. Drinkout Ed. Wilson

Whipper Whipped Sroray II and Local Fire Incidents

Fifteen men visited farmer John Schmidt near Sibley and whipped him for drunkenness and wife beating. Incendiary fire destroyed a barn and stable at Cochram’s place near Peru, causing substantial loss. John Cook’s house burned for about $1,000 from a lightning strike. Cincinnati mayor allows groceries and butcher shops to stay open until 8 am on Sundays. Postmaster appointments announced for Brazil and Remington in Indiana.

John Schmidt Sibley Peru John Cook Cincinnati Mosby

World of Labor Reports Strikes and Arbitration Efforts

The World of Labor notes ongoing strikes and settlements. Col Read seeks arbitration to resolve the coal miners’ dispute in Streator Illinois. A Chicago brickyard owner sold to Haglish capitalists to defeat strikers. Silk mill workers in Paterson New Jersey walk out after a ten percent cut. Coal heavers in Superior Wisconsin strike for fifty cents an hour. Labor leaders disagree on federation prospects while the International Labor Congress in Paris endorses eight hours, one weekly holiday, and a ban on under fourteen.

Chicago Col. Read Streator Powderly Paterson N. J Superior Wis Howard Spinners’ Union Federation of All Labor Organizations International Labor Congress Paria

The Growler Trade In New York Saloons Exposed

In New York a saloon with a Ladies Entrance hides a room where a judge and others laughed at a lurid tale as a girl and a detective watched. Growler rushers and panel-game robbers thrive as saloon bosses push beer by weight. Children haul beer to burning tenements while police dispute the script with reformers.

New York SplCor Sixth-ave Fourteenth Et Bata Sheb The Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children Childrens’ Society Themeelas Growler Broadway Dims Whyo Geng Os Mulberry St Ralph and Gatesaye Brooklyn

Beer Thief Daring Rooftop Climb at Saloon

A man climbed a roof scuttle to the rear saloon, fetched a bucket of beer, but a reinforced railing and a guard dog deter further attempts. In Parkersburg, a late alert caused six deaths claimed over two days, while local court actions saw several delinquent stock suits defaulted. In Curacao, a lumber yard blast reportedly killed five people.

Banes

Local notes on court cases and incidents in Won. Cline

A roundup of court actions includes Jeremiah Sullivan named administrator of Won. Cline estate and Alice Butchsil facing grand jury charges for running an ill-famed resort. Several minor incidents are noted, including a lamp explosion at a photo gallery, a judge ordering an entry in a gas plant transfer, and various local arrests and pardons.

Jeremiah Sullivan Won Cline Bond Alice Butchsil Surgical Institute Washington Henry McElwaine Eco H. Washington Sr Martindale Denisox House Trenton Rock Jesse Fox John Coleman West Maryland John Haines Gov. Hovey Isaac S. Seay Marion County Seay John Duffy de- Terndant John Brien Western Union Pennsylvania St O’brien Berwick St. Joseph’s Church Maj Carter Secret Service Dayton Chief Bell Sheme Nelson Driggs Jim Guyon Driggs Bell Abbott Donella U.S Guyon

Anonymous Letter Ruins Family of Insurance Agent

A year ago an unsigned letter alleged illicit relations between an insurance agent and an unmarried lady, fueling family tension. The man sought the author’s identify and submitted the letter to post office officials. a clerk denied involvement. No accusations against a postal employee. Names withheld to protect innocents. will publish names if the writer is found.

Sam Sts

Women Assault Fossil City Saloon Over Case of Spousal Abuse

In Fossil Wy a man named John Lewis abused his wife in a saloon attack. Twenty women from Fossil confronted him with snakes whips and switches, overpowering him amid gunfire and chaos. One woman later fell unconscious. several men were hurt, and the wife remained in critical condition after the melee. The town is described as very rough with passengers avoiding trains at night.

Chey Ekvanston Wy. T. Daly J John Lewis Fossi Fossil Lewis

Pleasant and unpleasant duties of a Marion county defender

John Keeling speaks on defending pauper criminals with guilt doubts yet performing duty. He notes opportunities to study human nature and to exonerate the poor entangled in apparent guilt, citing legal points that aid in freeing clients. He mentions a revolting side he avoids picturing, and acknowledges some cases are beyond his approach despite payment. Killen Ind July 19 Sp.J-Wm. Vance, a young brakeman on JBM&I, was killed coupling cars at Cambridge City Thursday night. He leaves a wife and child.

John Keeling Marion County Killen Conumpus Ind Wm. Vance Cambridge City New York John A. Baer Baer Leonard Coe Lancaster

Lockwood's Cultivated Blackberries Ad Featured

An old newspaper blurb advertises Lockwood's Cultivated Blackberries received fresh twice daily with sole agency for Lockwood's pure cider vinegar Ches J Kuhn located at 47 and 49 N Ulinoigst, highlighting daily delivery and product availability.

Lockwood Ches. J. Kuhn Ulinoigst

Strike Vote and Monument Plans Hit Indiana News

Reports from private sources place Harmony Knightaville Cardo na and Perth miners voting Thursday 405 in favor of continuing the strike for work at the scale offered. Preparations for the soldiers monument corner stone include committees with J J BeMaster John T Brush and A Youngblood to inscribe the 35 ton stone. The assembly seeks a one cent fare and public speeches by notable figures.

Brazil Harmony Knightaville Cardona Perth Moet Lem Capitol J. J. BeMaster John T. Brush Coil Oran Perry Maj Irvin Robbins Samuel Laing KH. Visteber J.B. Curtis Carnatea Harrison William Tecumseh Sherman Schofield Fablon Ianser Youngblood St. Ann’s Church Petroit Commis- BiGhers

The New Shop Opens at the YMCA Barber Parlor

The YMCA barber shop has been refitted with handsome furnishings and now boasts some of the best tonal artists in the state, promising to become the city’s leading barber shop soon.

Giants Triumph Over Worcester in Wild Exhibition

New York notes a July 18 exhibition where the Giants, led by Buck Ewing and Keefe, face the Roceiers from Boston era. A chaotic scoring sequence features Ward, Glasscock, Richardson, Denny, and O Rourke among many players. Final column shows Indianapolis 4 New York 0 in earlier play with multiple errors by both sides.

New York Roceiers Boston Giants Keefe Ewing Boyle Buckley McQuade Scery Mr. T. Reefs Hines Jogin Ward Sullivan Gore Gauidn Glasecock Tiernan Capt Jack Buck Ewing Conner Carter Richardson Connor McGeachy Hin Baasett Boyie Seery Keets Gore Denny Bassett O'Rourke Glasscock Hope Whitney Jack Life Roger Conner Bounder McGeachby Hooks Tiarnan Seely O’ Rourke Keafe Hoosiers Indianapolis Tiolrtood Indianapois

Gas Trust Suits Headed To Trial In Walpole Court

In Justice Walpole's court on Friday the Gas Trant Cases will settle whether the Consumer Gas Trust can compel subscribers to pay assessments by law. Hugh Grady of Lawrence Street faces trial after refusing to pay for stock when gas service was not piped. About 300 stockholders have been sued. roughly 100 paid up before the trial date.

Candultry Consumeere’ Gas Trust Company Justice Walpole Grady Triday Walpole Consumer Gas Trust Company Hugh Grady Lawrence St

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