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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1890
Page
1
Scientific explanations debunk a medieval belief about sacramental blood on wafer. Dr Harry’s Drug Store displays the finding of a moldy plant growth mistaken as blood. The piece blends religious doubt with natural history notes on cobras, cockroaches, and artificial ice making, then reports a coroner’s inquiry into a fatal timber accident in Augusta.
The Loan and Investment Company of West Virginia with New York office filed suit in the US 5th Circuit Court Tuesday against the Midland railroad running from Anderson to Brown's Valley for 200,009 dollars. The claim rests on a promissory note for 130,400 dollars dated June 1S.
A large audience saw Margaret Mather’s Romeo and Juliet at the Grand Monday evening. Critics praised her vocal power and presence though noted uneven balance with Romeo, while the ensemble included J. B. Studley as Mercutio and Charles D. Welles as a stronger Romeo. The review highlights pacing, scenery, and crowd scenes, with several cast members singled for performances.
Glasgow reports a train collision Tuesday morning when air brakes failed and two trains plowed into each other. Four killed outright, two later died, twelve injured. City baseball league forms six clubs: Buffalos Browns Daltons Easterns Capitol Citys and Grand Avenues. Games set for Brighton Beach Sim Coy’s and Morroa Park with Sunday play. officers named Bretzlaf Hanchan Sanders Hartman.
In Irvin court Charles Farson’s suit against brother in law William Turner ends with Turner’s petit larceny conviction after admitting about 30 dollars from a trunk. Nora Myers stands trial for grand larceny of 10 dollars from Bess Moore. Cesare Stephani receives four years for perjury as defense motion fails. Balien challenges jurisdiction as cases proceed, with a ceremonial note on a coming dental college commencement and musical performances. A Leconey murder charge goes to a verdict decision by jury. Empress Carlotta of Mexico in Europe shows improving mental state. Cincinnati crafts demand for higher wages as stone masons threaten strike. George Francis Train embarks on world trip aiming 60 days completion.
The board of agriculture hosts a round up farmers institute in the state house room on March 27 25 and 2 marking the closing institute of the season. Also noted Indian war rumors at San Carlos and depredations by Apaches. Sheriff Flack trial mentioned and J C McGregor death in Zan esville. Local league attacks British minister reported. Budget cuts noted for letter heads at Krank H Smith 22 N Penn St.
Cleveland dispatch reports President Brush stating his team will be in the leagues this year. Detroit magnates seek entry while Indianapolis resists and talks of blacklisting Brotherhood players who do not return by April 1. John Martin, Indianapolis director, confirms Hoosiers will not leave the league.
A Detroit pastor bought $5 in Louisiana lottery tickets at a local resort. His ticket won $3,000 the next day, entitling him to $2,500. He offered rewards to the ticket seller to aid in cashing the prize, went incognito at first, then collected in his name. The preacher reportedly funds religious work with his gain.
In Columbus Ind on March 4 a Plymouth Rock pullet lays amber pink eggs with a white spot. An Indianapolis drummer offered $50 for the pullet, but the offer was refused. In Judge Walker's court a mandamus suit over a state mine inspector’s warrant issue proceeds, while Rev. R Hunter reports church growth at Seventh Presbyterian. A marriage license was issued to Francia G and Anna O Howard in Clerk Wilson’s office, a rare coincidence.
Spotting the Kids reports in Port Clinton Ohio on March 4 an epidemic of measles depopulating public schools. Special 1 notes a sharp illness surge among students prompting health warnings and absentee counts.
Washington commentary says Democrats in Congress oppose a Castle Garden corruption probe in New York while Milwaukee Postmaster Paul testifies to civil service committees that he did not alter eligibles to favor Democrats. McComas introduces a plan to cap district size and restrict redistricting until the federal census, aiming to prevent gerrymanders for the Fifty Second Congress.
In Bloomington Indiana March 4 officers from Saybrook took in three sisters Mrs Mary Smith Julia and Emma Baines for insanity tied to Christian Science meetings. Mrs Smith adjudged sane? Noting they will be sent to asylum while others return home awaiting recovery. Reports of other abuses from Christian science meetings provoke local indignation.
The National League of Republican Clubs met in Nashville on Tuesday afternoon with about 760 delegates attending. The session featured speeches and the emergence of General Goff of West Virginia as a leading presidential candidate for the league.
The state tariff reform league annual meeting will be held at the Masonic hall Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Judge D. P. Baldwin will preside with speakers Thos G Shearman C S Darrow and Boyd Winchester. Also reports cover mail carrier resignations in Woosinr Indiana weather notes city life court cases and local incidents including a fire at Nioth and Martindale and sanitation concerns at the county jail.
John J. OConnor reappears claiming burial by error and a suspended reaction. He shows a half scar and says he was revived after a dissection room incident, with memory missing from burial through the weekend into Wednesday morning. Locals question the morgue burial and wife’s account.
In New York on March 4 a Levwhe-Southerland style critique targets public schools as immoral and incompetent while Catholic schools are praised for morals and education. Officials anticipate trouble as discussions on the state fair begin with the state board of agriculture meeting March 18 and Commercial Club delegates invited to boost interest and add evening features.
The Incorporated Ohio falls holiness association enlists New Al hapy camp meeting and Detroit Indiana St Louis railroad with 2,000,000 capital and 280 miles to run from Steuben to Newton county. Secretary of State records show filing Monday in Enfieldya There Eninburg March. The event accompanies a royal ceremony opening the Firth of Forth bridge to the Prince of Wales with notable attendees including Eiffel Tower official.
Amine discusses AGS aggregation while Elmer Foster seeks sale to Sioux iy. Thayer signs with mnaba as plans for a Wyoming state league form. Teams sail south, ties occur, and contracts spark disputes as Brunell and Young push league actions and player transfers amid legal wrangles.
In a heated Monday council session, Simeon and 16 legislators showed party lines over fire department appointments. The vote to strike Winters name sparked accusations of partisanship while a probe into hose purchases and viaduct plans drew sharp remarks about city officials and procurement.
The Commercial club added 35 members on Tuesday and now exceeds 500 members, with about 40 admitted Monday. Citizens on N. Illinois street again debated Sixth street paving at the engine house Monday night but postponed action until after the club’s paying exhibit. Committees on gravel roads will circulate petitions in townships urging county purchase with hopes of action by April. Board of Trade governors urged a city public works board and empowered committees from the board.
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