11 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
1
The Indianapolis common council revisited the Broad Ripple rapid transit ordinance in a heated special session. Debates over contract timing, fare rates, and board autonomy dominated as council and board members clashed on reading the ordinance and extending deadlines ahead of March 22 deadlines.
The article discusses the Behring Sea question and the likely American government moves. It suggests if the United States retal iates against Canada England may withdraw from arbitration. Tory circles in Wales and industrial districts push for a strong but safe jingo policy toward the United States.
In Washington March 11 reports say Lord Salisbury’s reply to President Narvison’s letter is awaited. Officials discuss steps to safeguard seals in the Behring Sea amid calls to act and opposition to arbitration. A senator argues for enforcing US rights and identifies seals with American waters.
George Pryor, agent for agricultural implements, was fined 100 dollars and costs after being convicted of assaulting William Madison during street car troubles. Witnesses testified Pryor forced entry, knocked Madison down, and kicked him as he lay injured. Judge Buskirk directed the prosecutor to pursue perjury charges.
Six Italian victims slain by mobs at the parish prison sue the city of New Orleans for 30000 each. Alleged conspiracy by officers caused death. Heirs reside in Sicily Palermo and Rome. Each complaint assigns 5000 for fear and agony 10000 for lost earnings and life, 10000 for failure to protect.
The post office received a spring stock of American made stamps worth about 70000 dollars. Dave Elliott stored the new arrivals in the vault beneath a time lock as they prepared for spring business. The bundles included 2 000 000 000 two cent stamps and 1 004 000 one cent stamps ready for distribution every three months to Mr Thompson's establishment.
The article details the Park’s production of The Fast Mail a railroad drama praised for its stage realism. It describes exploding boiler effects a steam engine on a moving set and Niagara Falls scenes with detailed behind the scenes labor by the crew including engineer a property man and switch operators. The author notes dangers to crew and profiles creator actor Carter his wife Miss Lord and plans for a new play The Cyclone.
Early Friday the line of talks between the committee and President Frenzel failed to resolve the dispute over reinstating the discharged "scabs" and discharging them. The Brotherhood vows firmness on key demands as a second conference is set for 2 p.m. and a final decision expected at 5 p.m. A Saturday morning meeting will report on progress. Receiver Steele reported four days of operation show receipts of 3074.05 and payroll of 2255.10, with the judge to rule on his pay.
The article notes President Harrison drafting a proclamation to retaliate against nations not accepting reciprocity under the tariff act. Cabinet members Foster and Noble were absent at Friday's meeting amid Behring Sea questions. A constitutional amendment to bar a president from immediate reelection is discussed, with debate continuing in the House on tariff issues and free wool advocacy.
For Indianapolis and vicinity the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. March 12, 1892 forecast calls for warmer, fair weather Friday and fair conditions Saturday. The ad columnist notes dry goods boots shoes and clothing are featured in The Son's advertising columns.
The Sun plans a one column enlargement per page, making it an eight column penny paper for Indianapolis and the state. The changes aim to serve the People while keeping the price at one cent per copy. Exact enlargement date to be announced.
The New York article notes Jay Gould abandoned plans for a Mexico voyage due to health and fear of brigand kidnapping. It says no evidence exists he funded violence and frames the decision as protecting his nervous system and finances amidst reports of danger. It also reports a mine explosion near Charleroi imprisoning nearly 300 miners with only three escapees so far. A local ad promises $1 watch cleaning by Al Mueller.
National executive board considers the Panhandle machinists strike while Supt Darlington delays a meeting with a Grand hotel committee via messengers. A death in Florence DC prompts condolences as five bodies are found beneath a vacant house in Gervais Porisseuri Ohio.
State officials hosted a governors guards banquet Friday night in the state house. Geologist Gorby suffers a brain hemorrhage and is hospitalized listed in critical condition.
Seaton's Hat Store at 27 N Pennsylvania St offers a best and cheapest line of spring style hats in the city. A wide range of colors and sizes available with daily stock updates and curbside pickup options.
Isaac Johnson of Nowland Johnsons, agricultural implement firm on W. Washington, shot himself at his rural home five miles north of town early Friday. The 48 year old married man was in town the day before and left a note of family distress tied to a city romance, with rumors linking a local married woman to his death. his brother Jesse Johnson had similarly faced a public shooting tragedy years earlier.
A party of Oberlin college students raided two hen roosts then cooked fowls with sap from sugar trees. They were pursued by farmer James Worcester who was cut and will lose use of an arm after a hand to hand fight. One student left behind a coat with the name Carl Semple.
A meeting is set for Sunday afternoon at Bady's hall Shelby Street to organize a union of journeyman bricklayers. About 1,800 brickmakers in Indianapolis are urged to unite to protect themselves as gas belt brick floods the market at 4.35 per thousand while handmade brick sell for at least 6.50.
WIRE WHISPERS reports a copper trust forming. Alaska faces influenza. Mary Nevins Blaine improves. Denver to receive natural gas. Dr Scudder jailed for murder in Chicago attempted to kill his father in jail. Bowie county Negro exodus to Oklahoma. Memphis lynching victims buried with 10600 attending. Canadian toll proposal on canal transit. Stanford seminary inquiry ends with professor acquitted and students withdraw. Katie Knoblech drops two children from a fifth story window during a fire. one child to die. Katie's mental state deteriorates.
An old advertisement claims a free 20 minute catarrh remedy and a 30 day cure for $1.00. It lists Room 38 at 44 N Penn Street and mentions a pharmacist and druggist selling a price of a few cents per bottle.
About 800 students from DePauw Bloomington Wabash Hanover Butler Franklin and others gather at Penison hotel for the intercollegiate oratorical contest at Plymouth church. The event coincides with Sigma Chi state convention and a Purdue athletic association meeting as colleges debate admission and eligibility while Greek banquets unfold across the town.
In Jackson Michigan March 1 a physician treating clairvoyant Dr Henry Slade says Slade is a woman with female troubles. Slade allegedly admitted the sex and asked secrecy. Slade denied being a woman but spoke of sickness and said he would lie if accused.
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