13 Mar 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1890
Page
1
A Sun reporter hears a Republican view that Gen. Alger is the strongest 1882 candidate. Dudley and Clarkson back Alger, using veteran badges to rally old soldiers. Tanner’s pension move and Gov. Hovey’s Indiana activism weaken Harrison, boosting Alger or Gresham for 1892.
The piece recalls Max O'Rell alias M. Bloud and his views on American interviewing culture. The Parisian critic discusses trivial questions, Paris society papers, and the contrast with American practice. M. Hevet plans a London return April 30 with a possible Australia trip.
Geo McGee, 50, resident of Martinaville, C., was found dead Tuesday night in the south part of the county. He had cut his throat from ear to ear while visiting friends in Lebanon, Ind. He leaves a family in Martineville.
In Pierre South Dakota on March 13 a Sioux man known as Dirty-foot committed a deadly assault on a Native woman named Old Satara. A crowd gathered, built a fire in the camp center, and burned him nearly to death.
Local forecast for Indiana calls for fair skies and colder conditions. In Indianapolis and vicinity, the 44 hour period ending 2 a.m. March 32 is expected to be slightly cooler with fair weather throughout.
The review praises Ida Van Cortland in The Creole and her costly stage, noting strong audience approval despite liberties with the text. It urges more pronounced vocal power and critiques some lines as barely audible. Clara Morris debuts in Article 47 at the Grand with large advance seating.
President Brush arrived in the city and stayed mum on his whereabouts and baseball plans. Directors Martin and Schmidt dodged questions about Brush and confirmed the team aims to practice, while players Glasscock Burkett and others sought workouts despite soggy conditions.
Charley Polster and Tom Kearney plan to shoot 25 pigeons each at Brighton beach next Wednesday. Indianapolis horsemen travel to Cambridge City to attend Lackey horse eagle and promote June races. Commercial club welcomes 0 new members Wednesday. Broadway-street property owners meet Friday night to discuss improving Seventh and Ash streets. Survivors reception for Seventieth Indiana to Col. Merrill will be held Friday night at G H Thomas post hall before his departure to Calcutta. An unknown map was assaulted by two colored men on Illinois street Wednesday night, with two chased and shots fired. William Coleman accepts Frank Pattmyer’s challenge for the state championship $100 contest to be held in Logansport starting Tuesday. KE F Stedham, escaped insane resident from Columbus, arrested here. police plan to return him to Columbus. Sophia C Potter sues Louis Contarier and W S Scott for $400 unpaid restaurant purchase money on Washington street. mortgage not recorded and ownership chain disputed.
Benjamin Harrison adds to Indianapolis holdings by purchasing blocks on Alabama Washington and S Pennsylvnia streets for 21009. Cyrus G Hines conveyed chief executive deed. end Judge Hines and partners had earlier stake. George Branham sells residence on Homasaye to Henry Lauter for 11000. George W Lathart sells 30 feet on Weebington Street to C Dammeyzer for 7800. Mrs Carria M Slice buys all ancient lots in Clark's Second Addition to Haughville for 86000.
A rearrangement involving John Jacob Astor heirs and Pennsylvania interests signals a sale of a long standing rail line. Officials report stock changes, new directors traveling from New York, and a plan to operate as a general freight and passenger carrier under Pennsylvania controls. Local managers expect decisions by Friday or Saturday as officials confirm the sale.
A Canadian passenger train jumped the track near Graham's Bridge ten miles from Otter, injuring many aboard and killing a dining car cook. A convict escaped imprisonment during the crash. In Ohio two freights collided causing wrecks and a $100,000 loss. A Cincinnati landslide halted a College Hill train, saving 80 lives.
News from the town reports President Brush failing to materialize by 4 PM with expected baseball ties. Jack Glasscock and Jesse Burkett registered at Occidental hotel and Miller the new fielder followed, promising a strong practice start. Glasscock praises Burkett and Scanlon as a capable first baseman, while Summers is said to be in good condition for Wednesday night game.
The actress Carrie Wilde leaves a surgical institute to resume stage work while her crippled six year old stepson requires costly treatment. She loans 3550 on diamonds to fund care, surrendering earnings and facing an uncertain future as medical costs mount. Her husband, a song and dance act specialist, continues performing to support them.
Drowning occurred when crew members aboard a boat at Louists, Kentucky, Wednesday night fell into the water and drowned. The largest insurance company represented by John Wocher, in the Ztna building, lists German American and North British & Mercantile among others including London & Lancashire, Continental, Detroit Fire and Marine, and Franklin.
Reports from St Louis and Cincinnati describe one of the worst Mississippi flood events in history with rising waters and expected disasters in the flooded districts. Ohio valley rainfall boosts river levels as officials in Indianapolis and nearby areas report G A R officers elected to department posts and a council administration meeting.
A fragment from Joelle Courtet reports two artistic signs at Market Street corner amid mud and water, warning against fishing or hunting on premises without council consent. The piece notes a rapidly fading new camping grounds and a whirl around the Lecovey murder case as the grand jury reviews many witnesses including Chalkley Leconey and his brother.
Two hundred students from the £ 1. & C. college sections rebel against President Prof. C. H. Scecke of Virginia. Nearly all faculty join the student movement except four, citing concerns over leadership and fitness for the post.
Fichkthal Geard from AVoonstock Ontario reports via letter from Arizona that he has nothing to do with Burchell, the suspect in Ranwell's slaying. The note arrives as authorities pursue leads in the case.
In Winkyait Wisconsin on Tuesday night a Norwegian named Loga killed himself. He was among the men who lynched Jacob Olsen months earlier and feared conviction and a long prison term.
The jury found John Arnold guilty of attempting to kill his wife. He received a two year sentence in the penitentiary as punishment.
Bert Seuil, 22, a respected resident, is in jail after being charged Wednesday with forging the name Ben Clemens on a note for 8150. The case involves Chiurgea with Forgery Leraxon Ind March 12 and appears in local court records.
The Cleveland press reports on Tim Keefe supplying balls for the players league, Van Haltren pitching for Ward’s contract jumpers, and chatter about Cleveland’s southward start. Quotes discuss Glasscock, the Brotherhood, pay disputes, and players’ loyalty, with references to Abe Lincoln and others as part of a jumbled sports column.
A district fire committee probes alleged graft in hose contracts. Chief Dougherty testifies amid cross examination focusing on Eureka and Baker hoses, with Plumb Morse and Landy named in bidding disputes. Witnesses Olsen Hicklin Soyer and Gasper provide conflicting claims as proceedings adjourn to Friday.
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