06 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1889
Page
1
Texarkana Arkansas March 6. Assistant postmaster J E Robinson of Dalby arrested for criminally harming an eight year old girl. A mob later took him from jail and fatally injured him. Reported as aged. The item notes a violent extrajudicial act connected to the case.
In the August session the Indiana Senate crowded out the deficiency bill amid clashes led by Johnson and Wayne’s contending bloc. Debates over hospital funding for the insane and auditor duties followed as Senators Barrett Mullinix and allies defended the majority’s planned course.
Washington dispatch notes ongoing cabinet wrangling after the inauguration. Reported clashes in Ohio and New York limit president's choices while reconstruction looms within a year. Blaine Windom and Miter may exit. Sherman may replace Blaine and Millar could join the supreme bench. Liners bring sou sinners.
Anecdote recounts Henry C. G. Ball, deputy county clerk, misidentified in a streetcar encounter as a poet Whittier lookalike. The tale expands into Ball’s pursuit by a self-styled detective who credits a past gala incident and an accidental misidentification. the narrative reflects on identity confusion and public curiosity.
Redmond Prindiville Jr who vanished four weeks ago is traced to London with the wife of Frank Day. The case involves prominent social figures and is linked to the Smoke Yacht Club. Deschiler's Bates house cigar stand is mentioned in the Havana cigar context.
The Washington procession encounters a chaotic ride as Elijah Halford travels with the president's party. A clerk at a Georgetown drug store declares the man an impostor while the carriage loses the group and confusion grows during the pension ceremony.
A garbled report from Indianapolis notes opposition to Tracey and Muller appointments, complaints about Clarkes omission, and Republican discontent among Cahooda and Mishiy factions. Indiana and New York figures mingle with calls for office, amid talk of a Senate meeting with President Harrison.
In BWAGLE Pass Texas a river dredge finds a fourth body of a young woman near the spot where three murdered women were being sought for identification. Local report notes the grim discovery amid ongoing investigations.
The Sun advertises bargains offering boots and shoes at savings from one to two dollars in the outlet of Geo P Marolt located at 16 North Penn Street. The copy invites customers to visit for fitting and discounts.
The Sun reports Hon. St James of Jimtown, Indiana, missing from the state house and the Washington letter he sent home. It features a rambling, mocked diary style with odd anecdotes about his whereabouts and a dubious “finedam racket” robbery involving Morand, a suspected confidence man, and a tailor, with names like Har risons Giaxbkastime referenced in the chaotic text.
A retrospective from March 6 recounts President Harrison and his aides, noting social tensions and changes after inauguration. It covers Mrs. Harrison, the farewell luncheon absence, security concerns, and staff reshuffles including the recorder of deeds appointment in D.C. The piece also mentions missing persons cases and a fatal freight wreck near Buthamville, Indiana, with early morning investigation underway.
A Chicago syndicate reportedly has agents in the city searching for a location to erect a five story flat building and has leased the old Circle hall property for 100 years, a claim denied by owner W H English who says Chicago businessmen seek a suitable site but he does not know of any success.
Walter Sluder a 4 year old boy and his mother were badly burned Tuesday forenoon when his clothing caught fire at 428 Virginia-are. The child escaped serious injury while the mother suffered severe burns attempting to put out the flames.
In New York March 5 a London letter says Gladstone believes he will soon regain power and predicts Salisbury and the Times will fall. In Georgia March 6 the original printing press used by Ben Franklin is found in a cellar with proof complete. A professor at a New York university notes a patient has disease symptoms mirroring other illnesses and remarks Werner's Safe Cure aids distant disorders not linked to kidney disease.
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