05 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1892
Page
1
President Frenzel rehires all workers on Feb 20 but excludes earlier discharged staff. Brotherhood to meet Saturday night and again Sunday to plan action. Advisory committee unable to resolve dispute and will present terms to Frenzel Tuesday morning at 9.
Indianapolis faces mounting tension as street car workers threaten to strike over 80 non-union employees and scabs on key lines. A Friday meeting was postponed to attempt settlement, with a 2 pm March 6 deadline after a letter to President Frenzel requesting terms.
President Frenzel sends a reply to the Brotherhood agreeing to full discussion of grievances to avoid service interruption. He notes the company’s changed affairs since February and that all employees have reentered service under existing rules and wages. He requests written details of the union’s demands and the company’s position.
The scene on the Fair block third floor sees about 20 non-union workers awaiting President Frenzel while receiver Steele dismisses them. Reporters cope with souring public interest as street car strain widens and readers seek instant updates from the paper.
The Sun reports a new group of Italian laborers arrived Saturday, joining about 43 in the city. Contractors deny employing them though locals say they are hired for street work amid a union push by teamsters and shovelers seeking higher wages.
In Washington on Friday Speaker Crisp and ex Speaker Reed clashed over a recess motion. The division stood 85 to 84 after tellers were refused, sparking a brief heated exchange about quorum and voting rules. The dispute ended with partisan claims of victory. Westervelt case in Indiana involves a wealthy La Porte man sent to Logansport asylum amid questions of conspiracy to control his estate.
James G. Wyman, former mayor of Allegheny and Prrresura, sentenced Saturday morning to three months in jail for extortion related to fees and ordered to pay the prosecution costs after resigning a few days earlier.
John L. Sullivan issues a formal challenge for a $25,000 purse with a $10,000 show bet to fight top heavyweights at the Olympic Club in New Orleans. He lists preferred opponents Slavin Mitchell and Corbett, excludes non whites, and demands Queensbury rules with June 15 stakeholder arrangements.
Miss Clarke leads a Saturday breakfast lesson at the Propyleum focusing on humane cooking with the sixth commandment as a guiding principle. Dishes include fish balls creamed oysters in Dresden patties omelets hash and Sally Lunn. she demonstrates 14 hash variations and uses a portable kit of specialized tools. The session proceeds without disruption and announces future classes for Tuesday at 10 AM and Monday at 8 PM.
A Feb 23 train track death near Dune Park in Valparaiso, Indiana, remains unidentified. Father Mullinger, a Pittsburg faith healer, blesses the corpse found in a railway zone and burial follows, amid suspicions of foul play and calls to unveil the killer possibly tied to Charles B. Cady Jr. family ties.
Georgie Henney, who vanished from Elkhart Tuesday morning amid reports of a kidnapping, was located in Plymouth. Her father initiated the search and traced her to the town where she was found.
City notes report a Purim Hall masquerade to be held at Maennerchor hall on Tuesday night March 15 hosted by the Indianapolis Hebrew congregation. Detective John Page resigns from the city force and becomes city detective for Panhandle road. He served eight years and helped bring many criminals to justice. Horton gang among those who recall him. John Bevin, Grand hotel night clerk for five years, dies of consumption at 503 Ash Street after resigning due to illness. He graduated high school with honors. Contempt proceedings against Deputies Hoffman and Canard. judge Brown reviews case and discharges them for technical contempt amid customary exceptions.
A health office tally shows 35 contagious cases, over 20 diphtheria, with doctors slow to report throat troubles as diphtheria. Sanitary officer says fumigation and strict precautions follow each report, and families resist placarding homes.
A Times letter signed Capt Frank Scotte of the Thirty eighth Pennsylvania rifles condemns British interference in American politics and predicts bold wartime shocks if war with England occurs. It argues Canada would fall quickly and England would be overrun by 2,000,000 Americans within two months. A Russia smallpox note follows with reports from Bern on the Grand Duke Hesselas stroke and frontier epidemic.
In St. Louis on March 5 a mysterious blast wrecked a building at 2744 Chateau Avenue Friday morning, killing Marcus Cohen and his son Abraham. Police investigate cause and whether any others were harmed.
M D A Bullding and John Hague international secretary visited this week. Editor Brown of the Rams Horn will give a 4 o'clock Sunday lecture. Montreal’s J H Dwyer and Canada visitors BR J Pick ard Selina and A H Walker Guelph registered this week. Reading room papers revived and tickets for Brooks the poet humorist lecture Tuesday night are moving fast. You can get another at Al Musler's.
Washington March 5 It is officially announced Secretary Blaine is a grippe victim and was taken ill Wednesday with high fever later easing. Congressman Springer also shows improvement with faster recovery and regained appetite as his doctors say he nears convalescence and a return to normal features and strength.
Saturday morning Judge Buskirk continued the disposal of riot cases from the prior Saturday. James Pryor, one of the most rabid offenders, beat driver Madison on Illinois street and fought off Patrolman Manning. Pryor fined ten dollars. James Mahoney, who blocked Central avenue tracks with a wagon, was fined one dollar after being moved by Sergeant Aviand. Dennis Currans, accused of throwing stones, was fined ten dollars. Other defendants included a mustached man whose stone struck Officer Kelly, and a handful of tied disputes at the reformatory fire and Labor Block incidents. The trial featured Lawyer Mattlerz prolonging proceedings and a mix of minor penalties. In New York, the Webster murder case jury reported a deadlock eight to acquit tal three for conviction.
Indiana forecasts show threatening weather with rain or snow, cooler in the south. Indianapolis region expects cloudy skies and occasional rain over 36 hours ending Sunday evening with near steady temperatures. In St Louis, March 5, Democrats in Illinois rally behind Horizon tal Bill Morrison for the presidency.
Splendid horses perish in a blaze that destroyed a large barn owned by irs George Crawford early Saturday. Loss estimated at about $1,000. Desks at Wm. L. Elders office also damaged. window displays at Al Mueller's shop noted for passersby. Look to Burford's for copper plate printing.
A New York bulletin at 11 30 fore noon said Jay Gould was dying sparking a wild market run. Railroad shares fell sharply with Missouri Pacific down 2 cents Lackawanna 37 cents and Western Union 1 cent by close. Earlier reports claimed Gould died in Texas leading to a prior market drop in 1886.
New York March 5. The Norcross inquest begins March 11 by Coroner Messemer. Parts of evidence include Norcross's preserved head in alcohol. Witness list features Russell Sage, Norcross' parents, and banker William Laidlaw who will testify. Charles Griffin arrives in town, denies Congress bid, seeks delegate-at-large role.
A unidentified white man, well dressed, leapt from an 80 foot height onto railroad tracks near the Eighth Street tunnel in St. Louis. His brains dashed out, and the clothes failed to reveal his identity.
The king's quick dismissal of the Delvannis ministry provokes widespread discontent across Greece and prompts numerous menacing letters. These letters come from varied regions rather than a single faction, signaling broad unease with the royal move.
Paris March 5 The Eclair reports 300 followers of former Greek prime minister Delyannis have been taken into custody. Former members of his ministry are being closely watched.
Riots reported in Tabolski, Siberia, with authorities announcing stringent measures to suppress the unrest. Local officials urged calm as security forces prepared to act.
A disputed emblem sparked conflict and police involvement amid clashes between labor supporters and opponents. The piece frames the badge as a symbol charged with political tension and controversy, noting accusations of corruption, tainted privilege, and public scorn. It mentions a public sale of the badge and references Frenzel.
Dr John H Oliver details a two headed boy with two hearts two minds and one stomach traveling to the United States. The voyage medical tale illustrates challenges of dosing for twin organs and observers joke two heads are better than one as Brandy in Berlio reports note brandy policy sparks protest and foot and mouth disease closes cattle markets.
Spring style hats offered at Seaton's Hat Store located at 27 N Pennsylvania Street. Promises best selection and low prices in city.
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