08 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1889
Page
1
The Indiana House wrestles with the KHL license reform for doctors, a Purdue University donation gift, and park land funding for the Logansport insane asylum vicinity. Senate action follows, with debates on prostitution penalties and trust governance, as lawmakers push to finish in session.
The report surveys gowns worn by Mrs. Harrison and relatives for the inauguration period. It details dresses in mousse and cream faille silk, empress styles, and beaded embellishments, plus a dancing gown in blue faille, a yellow Indian tone ensemble, a tea green Persian brocade carriage dress, and a President’s daughter in a feathered crepe de chine gown. The seventieth regiment departs Washington for Indianapolis, with Marshall's band scheduled for a Friday performance.
In a chaotic miscellany a probate clerk and circuit court official are drawn into a humorous miscue about a rat and a plan to buy the Indianapolis baseball club. Simultaneously detectives recount a robbery witness and a long parade of scattered items from Kansas City to Chicago. The text catalogues late-night poker stakes, warship rumors, political visits, a band rehearsal for Topeka, indictments for theft, and a drunken Sullivan update, all framed in a rambling, era-tinged column.
Speculation swirls over Houston's potential cabinet appointment as Indiana voters weigh official posts. Rumors say he may take first assistant postmaster general, U.S. treasurer, or the assistant to Wilbur Wright area, with Wallace and Dudley moving in nearby political maneuvers. Generals and postmasters shuffle amid a campaign strain, while many seek influence in the reorganized administration.
Testimony before the insane hospital investigating committee describes brutal “reductions” of patients at the Wahl Insane Hospital. Attendants allegedly kicked and pinned patients, with one death tied to abuse. Mary G Blair and Dr Thomas recount deplorable dining and supervisory lapses as officials contest supplies and management.
The colored revival movement grows in multiple churches. Olive Baptist on Co burnst hosts Rev John A Preston and Rev J Fisher leading a crowded meeting with twelve converts and twenty one mourners at the bench. A revival at Zion church nears close with baptisms planned at First-st canal.
Gov Hovey sent the Curtis mongrel back to the house with a veto alleging the measure is undemocratic and unconstitutional. He argues it places officer appointments in the general assembly and robs the people of their right to govern their affairs. The mongrel w the bill narrowly passed after Curtis pressured lawmakers.
Louise Bertrand, a 30 year old widow, is described as violently insane after her fiancé Jadga KR. Judgs abandoned her at the altar. The terminated engagement followed months of planning for a wedding. Judgs offered financial compensation but the shock led to her breakdown.
The Friday Morning's Herald printed interviews with 200 leading citizens on who should lead the national democracy. Respondents favored continuing tariff reform politics, with David B. Hill receiving 72 mentions, Grover Cleveland 51, Samuel J. Randall 16, and others doubtful.
A force tearing down the cyclorama at Seventh and Elm streets collapsed Friday morning, burying several workmen. Three are dangerously hurt and one is fatally injured. The report also notes the repeal of the conspiracy act in the state senate and related incidents around Terre Haute.
No loss of life reported in a car-stable fire that broke out Wednesday night in Kansas City. In other notes, trouble looms on the Panama Canal as work stops and workers seize the Panama railway amid shortages. The London Telegraph foresees Germany and France forming an alliance against England, urging preparation for a potential European war. Artistic Furniture advertised at Wm. L. Elders.
A Sun newspaper writer reports being targeted by anonymous threats after detailing alleged lodging usurpation by a state official in Dearborn. A challenger signs as Jos ed G. Vandolah and taunts the reporter to meet in a confrontation, while the reporter warns of consequences if the threat is carried out.
About 350 Union Pacific workers take possession of a cannon near Hueena Montana to block Northern Pacific operations. Tense standoff expected as armed men patrol the scene and a clash looms over control of the weapon and rail lines.
New York reports Albert Morris accused by Ladd & Co of stealing 5000 from customers through road visits and loans he cannot repay. Montreal sees Eno denying a parliamentary bribery plot over Weldon extradition while claiming an honest bill. Cincinnati notes Merckil drug firm entering receivership with 30000 liabilities. Washington reports Ingalls reelected Senate president pro tem. Justice Matthews slightly improved. New York attorney Cleveland begins work while a widow’s ad promises trust and life pills advertise dubious cure.
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