08 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1892
Page
1
Advisory committee from the labor unions met to draft grievances and discuss a conference with President Frenzel. Judge Taylor defends his position stating the law should restore order and courtholds may intervene to preserve contracts between the city and the street railroad.
A three man committee meets with President Frenzel at a Cy clorama Bank office to press the Brotherhood’s terms on streetcar workers. The panel aims to untangle demands, preserve a disinterested stance, and secure a 9 o clock Wednesday morning decision. Principal goals include reinstating discharged men and restoring badges or equivalent.
A Fifth district democratic meeting set Greencastle as the convention city and April 19 as the date. Attendees included Willis Hickman Owen county M I Emig Columbus Willis Neff Greencastle John Craven Bloomington Hub Lingenfelter Danville and W A King Danville. Ten candidates seek congressional honors including Congressman Cooper and John R East.
Washington March 8 Judge W A Woods will learn Wednesday if he is to be confirmed by the senate judiciary committee is expected to report and a majority likely to back him while a minority report is anticipated and a lively session expected
The Indianapolis forecast covers 36 hours to 8 p m March 9 1892 colder cloudy Tuesday cooler fair Wednesday. Reports list Fisks Cochran seed mill Rockhill Wisconsin loss 60000 and Allouse block West Superior Wisconsin loss 120000 from Monday. Also notices a special sale of ladies misses and gentlemens apparel with other garbled text.
Eighteen machinists remain at work as guards and non union replacements arrive to man shops. Private detectives patrol yards while Master-mechanic Swanston and Supt. Darlington assess a looming conflict. Union leaders plan actions with the Grand hotel meeting to decide next steps.
A Cleveland court anecdote contrasts with a cooking class where Miss Clarke serves a dinner including puree of lima beans and tomato farcie. She quips about digestion and explains farcie as plain stuffing. The class grows with out of town attendees and Noblesville representation.
An unclear report notes a Tuesday evening decision event related to street cars, with the Sun issuing a supplementary update. Further details are not specified in the readable text.
Brazil Ind. police uncover a baby found in a basket near Indianapolis. Will Douglass a telegraph operator and Mrs Craft tied to the case as Jennie Kimball, 21, from Du Quoin Ill., revealsDouglass is the father. The infant weighed about a pound and a half and died soon after. Mrs Craft accompanied Douglass to Brazil and later to Indianapolis. The case heads to police court with further details expected.
The workhouse to county transfer found the west jail building in disrepair. Peter Rush, a feared inmate, disappeared during cleanup as authorities press to recapture him. 108 prisoners remain in the county jail including workhouse deserters. past escapes noted with Connors cited as recaptured in Chicago.
Tuesday Justice Smock dismissed Supt Colbert for assault and battery on ex Captain Bruce. The Soldiers' Monument Commission met to drill a 275 foot well in Circle Park. A suit by Cora Perkins against Adams' Brick Co. for damages was in Judge Taylor's court after a buggy incident. Carrie J. Coffey sues Brosnan Bros. for 390 hours of overtime and $36, to be tried Wednesday. Chicago Toledo Detroit RR filed articles of incorporation with $4,000,000 capital. filing fee noted as 4,005. Dr Iyman Abbott lectured at Plymouth Church on creed, praised for strength after Beecher's death. Streetcar conductors maintained decorum during disruption, with a courteous act toward a woman on Pennsylvania St.
The packed council chamber debated charter rights versus an existing 1370 water contract as President Murphy chaired and Bailey argued private rate limits. The meeting touched annexation, the Big Four railway link, and a Thursday session to advance Broad Ripple matters amid partisan tones. Also reports arrive of Democratic municipal wins in Portland Maine Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with torch processions.
New York dispatch reports yellow fever has appeared in Punta Arenas, noted as one of the Pacific’s healthiest spots, stirring alarm about regional health conditions.
Nihilists watched in Russia and dynamite thought to be smuggled. Mrs Florence Ethel Osborne found guilty in London of stealing Mrs Hargreaves diamonds. Emperor William vows to pulverize Russia with half a million troops. Secretary Foster of the US Treasury meets George J Goschen in London on Monday to discuss currency.
Local ad urges readers to visit Platts in TL North Tulinois Street for a selection of oysters fish and game with the promise of Budweiser Bear on tap after a wait of eight or nine days. Phone listed as 10(4).
Robert O'Neil fell ninety feet down an elevator shaft at Home brewery during building completion. He landed on his feet after carrying a board, walked a block to a saloon with minor scratches, and declined ambulance transport. The incident was described as a miraculous escape from instant death.
Reports show Progress band concerts and social boas while several unions announce new members and leadership changes. Plumbers plan a library reading round. Painters and Barbers report growth. Miss Rose Brittal leads sewing workers. printing presses net $200 for delegate to the international union amid bets on curbing sweating and strikes avoided at Panhandle works.
The Street Car Men announce public their communique to President Frenzel detailing essential points for talks with the company. They demand free rides for workers, higher wages, reinstatement of discharged members, equal pay for extras, fair investigations, and promotions limited to union members with written reasons for demotion. They condemn hiring non-union workers as scabs and seek discharge of those who crossed picket lines.
The court devoted Thursday morning to the case of Tommy Pugilist Miller accused of wife beating. His divorced wife testified to repeated assaults including being struck, strangled, and dragged to stairs. Other residents corroborated threats and numerous bruises were noted by doctors.
Washington reports tension over seal fisheries as Britain vows responsibility for arrests while Blaine is ill. President Harrison oversees the matter with Sir George Baden-Powell saying no war is seen, and Lord Salisbury refusing to renew last year’s modus vivendi due to changed conditions.
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