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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1890

Page

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Secret Sessions Tie Friction on Rail Conductor Engineer Talks

Indiana and Ohio conductors gather at Sara Red Men's hall to push federation with engineers over grievances and anti-strike fallout. Reports suggest a July 4 strike possibility if redress is denied as discussions probe by law and by by-laws.

Stiill Grandhotels Indiana Conductors’ Brotherhood Pennsylvania Road Federation Sara Red Men’s Hall Griffith Block W. Washington St Order of Railway Ohio Chalmers ‘Brown Rochenger Brotherhood of Engineers

Dune Day Wedding Ties Outlaw Lover To Jail

In Marion County Jail a sunset style wedding occurred with Lizzie McDowell in white marrying Edward Oliver, jailed for interfering with Officer Davis. Justice Smock officiated at 3:80, the ceremony quick and unusual, and Oliver remains jailed awaiting grand jury action while his bride awaits parole.

Marion County Neil Rosesn County Lizzie McDowell Edward Oliver King’s Bastille Davis B. M. Smock Oliver

Thursday Heat Wave Rips Across Nation

The hot spell peaked Thursday with 97 degrees in the shade at 2 pm after a 94 degree reading Wednesday. A heat wave spread from Florida northward, though some southeastern areas cooled slightly at night.

United States Florida

Terrible Heat Sweeps Iowa With Sun Strokes

The heat wave in Iowa peaks with a high of 101 in Des Moines and 111 in Burlington. Reports say sun strokes are numerous and several deaths occurred, including three in Burlington on Wednesday.

Des Morngs Iowa Burlington Duns

Topeka Manager Fleeing Justice in Bucket Shop Loss

Harry Manefield manager of the Topeka seal compens is a fugitive from justice after squandering 5000 of the company’s funds in bucket shops. The incident occurred June 25 in Topeka Kansas.

Topeka Kas Harry Manefield Tha

Features of Sporting Life notes stirring baseball and racing

Campau to captain St Louis amid league chatter as Comiskey and Anson reshuffle. Knauss debuts for Columbus. Indy meets Terre Haute Saturday. Burkett sits sixth in batting at .322. Daily results span Interstate, State, Brotherhood, and Association games with Detroit figures, a Hanlan medal theft report, and Salvator-Tenny racing at Sheepshead Bay where Salvator led until final stretch.

O'Connor Ptanchany Burlington Peoria Terre Haute Evans- Ville Peru Man Gle Anderson Marion Elkhart Fort Warne Quateurs Cincinnati Ruute Brotherhood Pittsburg New York Chicago Boston Buffalo Philadelphia Cleveland Brooklyn Athletics Rochester Syracuse St. Louis Louisville Columbus Toledo Hanlan Lord Dufferin Lachine Charley Courtney von der Ahe Detroit Toronto Grim Pheto Detroit Free Press Leadley Wise Hanlon John Martin Derrick Quincy Derrick Soul Murray Moore Indianapolis Shunset Beirne Sheepsheld Bay Salvator Tenny Murphy Snapper Garrison Texsay

Sun Ad Sought by Girls for Work

Notice invites girls to place ten word free advertisements in The Sun liners. Demand for work is high and positions are easy and cheap to find.

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Heat and Politics in Indianapolis County Clerk Race

Drafted by a political observer, the piece notes Indianapolis candidates and factions for county clerk and other offices. It mentions Thad Tallentire, W Talientire, Gall, Fanning, and rumors about party nominations, plus labor unions influencing the Republican slate and councilors contesting auditor and coroner races.

Postmortem Exam On Addison Disease Case In Cleveland

Parents of William S. Hatcher, a 25 year old machinist, consented to a postmortem after initial refusals. The autopsy showed degeneration of the superrenal capsule of the kidney. The disease, Addison’s, caused the skin to darken after a severe cold contracted while bathing years earlier.

Cleveland William Hatcher

Sussex lumber operator vanishes with 50000 amid court actions

A. Ferguson of Sussex disappeared with 50000 of others money. Catherine A. Cox sued the city gas trust and street railroad in Judge Howland's court. jury found for the defendant. Judge Taylor granted a divorce between Ella and Elmer Harvey. Frank Thornton’s damage suit against the Big Four railroad was dismissed. judgment given for the railroad on its demurrer.

Catherine A. Cox Gas Trust The Street Railroad Company

Dangerous pistol accident echoes prior fatal incident

A revolver discharge in Illinois occurred two or three days ago when the brake struck the pistol in the driver's pocket. The bullet shattered a window and barely missed Mrs Sevall, mirroring a similar fatal incident from Thursday morning.

Illinois St Oar Mra. Sevall

Seen in the Streets and Summer Delights Ad

The piece portrays crowding at drug stores as heat drives people outside. Vendors sell lemonade and The Sun, while negilgee shirts and summer fashion appear. It notes ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla and helps for girls seeking jobs with ten word free ads in Sun liners.

Roosevelt May Challenge Hatton Before Week Ends

Theodore Roosevelt the civil service commissioner may publish an open letter to Frank Hatton after weeks of exchanges. Roosevelt’s friends expect apology or retract and warn of consequences, with wagers on his response and notes on his sharp shooting reputation.

He Hiay Ao. Tatton New York Theodore Roosevalt New -York Civil Service Frank Hatton Washington Post Roosevelt Hatton Dakotas Montana Hatton Ia

Critical state in Newfoundland sparks independence talk

June 26 dispatch reports war vessels gathering in Newfoundland but notes the situation is critical and islanders may push for independence. A separate item notes race trouble at Bamberg South Carolina where blacks are ahead and nine whites wounded. Weather forecast for Indiana calls for continued warm and fair conditions through July 27.

New Foundland Haifax N. S Comunsra 5. C Bamberg Barnwell County Indiana Indianapolis Vicinity

Strikes Threaten Roads Centering Chicago and Whisky Fight

A general strike on all roads centered in Chicago threatens disruption as the whisky trust faces renewed attack. The Lingois Central trouble spreads while wholesale liquor dealers plan to build distilleries to challenge the industry.

Chicago Lingois Asco Whisky Trust Craig Colchester Ont Hazel Lillis Kansas City Denver Calistoga Henry Holden New York Barry Lilly Goss Louisiana House Senate

Census Sparks Immigration Reform Debates in Washington

In Washington on January 4 a special report signals use of the census to challenge immigration policy. Early word suggests foreign dense areas see falling wages and crowded jails and infirmaries. A senator drafts a bill imposing a $200 tax on new arrivals and requiring a consul certificate, plus voting rights restricted to citizens 21 years after arrival.

Washington Jane Soma U. S

Hendricks Day Promises Record Crowds in Indianapolis

Newspapers across Iediatia hail Hendricks day with booming excitement in Indianapolis. An enormous crowd is expected as railroads offer low rates and organizers push preparations. officials say windows at the state house are reserved for friends and capacity crowding near the monument is anticipated. The statue hoist on Thursday reportedly slipped two feet but suffered no damage. Meanwhile Illinois Central’s strike stalls rail traffic and coal mines in Springfield face shutdowns due to lack of cars.

Indianapolis MSA Tay GV Armaas Barclay Walker Marshall Locke Pink Halil Gen Bluff Leon Bailey Misa Jessia Oyler Jones Clarence Henning Jack Delbrook Dan Thompson Mr. Meek Harry Porter Fred Wiles Homer van Wie Will Woober Iediatia Hendricks Bossa Pouder State House Illneis Central Illinois Central Vandalia Illinois Central Springfield Ill Turkey Lake the Sentinel William Bynum Walcott St Sid Conger Western Gas Construction Company Fort Wayne Capital Law and Order Tomlinson Hall Charlie Jewett Democratic State Central Committee Hina Alderman Laut Commercial Club Board of Trade and ‘Council Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias Kate Yee Henry Crawford Mollie Bishop Irvin James M. Ragsdale Fort Leavenworth Globe Excelsior C. Schwertz Walker Fhuraday Albert E. Pierson Jennie Pierson Fannie W. B. Henderson Henry Brewer Indianapollia Car Works Kregele St. Vincent's Hospital State Board of Equalization Nickelplate Chicago & Atlantic Cin Kingan & Co Tanner & Sullivan Board of Trade

Cholera Case Reported in New York and Local Updates

In New York a case of suspected sporadic cholera in a Black man was investigated and isolated with no significant alarm. Separate notes warn that electric car current can affect watches, potentially damaging unmagnetized timepieces. Other items report the Steubenville GOP renominating J D Taylor, Grosvenor losing influence, and Denver milk men and carpenters ending a strike with $40,000 involved.

New York Casa

Congress Debates Coinage Bill and Elections Issues

The report notes a $4.5 million monthly silver coinage bill likely to pass. President Harrison vacations at Cape May from Saturday to Tuesday. Senator Call faces controversy over vindications in the Congressional Record. The House expects federal election law action next with a July 2 vote on the previous question. A minority report attacks the election bill as costly to taxpayers. Senator West supported Wyoming statehood and opposed woman suffrage and Black men suffrage. The House defeated free coinage 162 to 136 with many paired votes. 23 Republicans and 22 Democrats crossed party lines.

Harrison Cape May Call Congressional Record House Boone West Wyoming

Sullivan and Donovan Reconcile On Historic Battle Field

In Ricasurze Mississippi on Wednesday former rivals John L. Sullivan and Mike Donovan met on the old battleground where Sullivan and Kilrain once fought. The crowd watched as both men exchanged a rose hands in a brief sparring and a handshake ending with cordial words.

Ricasurze Miss Jobo L. Sullivan Mike Donovan Sulivan Kilrain Sullivan Mr. Donovan Mr. Sullivan John John L. Sullivan Mr. Kilrain

Alligator Emerges From Water Works Pipe

Thursday morning a man from the water works discharged into a bucket at the corner of South and Tennessee streets and a small lively alligator wriggled from the pipe into the water bucket. The six inch Florida reptile attracted onlookers.

Water Works W. J. Parson South and Tennessee-ste Florida

Widespread discontent rivals GOP governor bid

Reports from across the state show broad discontent with the nomination of Dula mater for governor by the Republican convention. Crises in carpentry strikes, city cholera cases, and local political maneuvering fill the day as Indianapolis and other places brace for events.

Hickhing Bas Hanrrissura Jane Dulamater

Fatal accident on College avenue car injures conductor

On College avenue near New Jersey and Northats a brake slip caused by gas fixtures in passenger Liddy’s hands led to a revolver discharge. George Tella a driver, panicked and surrendered. Liddy, about 35, died at home after a mortal brain injury. George Liddy's gun and intent were questioned by authorities.

College-ave New Jersey and Northats Mike Zismaister Tom George Tom ‘Liddy Massachusetts George Liddy J. R. Ryan Baddat Anthony Heefgen Throsh ISON Fall Creek Georg New York Kregolo

Burglary Suspect Flees After Night Break In

At about 4 o clock Thursday morning G G Raine of 207 Pendleton avenue woke to find a man leaving his bedroom through a window. Raine leaped after the intruder who fled down the street with Raine's pants in hand. After a chase the burglar turned and fired several times at Raine before disappearing around a corner. Police were alerted and a description was provided.

Rains

Opium Joints Spread Through Cheap New York Flats

Police warn opium smoking is rising fast in New York aided by keepers who rent cheap apartment flats for clients. Flats priced 15 to 30 dollars a month, with furnished rooms costing more, host regular clients who in turn relocate after police raids. Female detectives have had limited success. the vice spread continues beyond police control.

New York City New

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