16 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1889
Page
1
The Indiana political split between Porter Harrison and New calms a ministerial reshuffle. Porter criticizes Mansfield while Harrison seeks new blood, and President Harding weighs nominations for pension and postmaster general roles amid talks of reshuffling cabinet positions.
The Curtis Board of Control suit sees Tir Henry Jameson Albert Gatl and John C Mc cutsheen subscribe to oath in County Clerk Wilson s office with their attorney John B Truneau. The mayor s refusal to sign bonds is challenged along with constitutional objections and the law giving debts to the board. Duncan Smith and Hawkins Morse represent the board while Michener and Taylor defend the mayor and city officers. A separate note mentions governor’s Fort Charlotte involvement and Bosell Harrison’s Montana senate bid.
The unconscious body of Earnest Borstel was found behind the Journal building after he died from cyanide poisoning. A German born merchant and former wholesaler, Borstel had a complex life with engagements and elopement, ending in a lonely act of despair. He left a cryptic note and was later identified by authorities as he faced family and financial turmoil.
The opinion states the law applies only to new loans not existing ones and judgments after enactment will bear 6 percent interest, while preexisting loans stay at their current rate. Counties face funding pressures and the change aims to aid counties, not individuals, with school revenue. The note also reports political gossip and obituaries from Columbus.
A Philadelphia salesman C J Peters marries Sallie Chapman in Mt Holly. The report notes mixed race status and quotes the bride’s beauty and husband’s claim of right. Additional items cover scarlet fever rumors, jail releases, divorces, local crime, and upcoming boxing matches in New Jersey.
Bargains offered on boots and shoes with savings of one to two dollars. Store located at North Penn Street. Customers urged to visit and see if items fit.
A satirical article recounts a group of single men in Marion County forming a private club in the police court “crop” to mutual protect bachelorhood. Names and roles of county figures are listed, including Oliver Reveal and Frank Conner, with spoof notes on age, habits, and intentions. Sunday sermons and local weather follow.
A violent spree against unprotected women spills into the city court. William T. Jackson, former street-car driver, battered a woman and was convicted after witnesses testified. Mayor Denny warned of harsher punishment if laws are broken. Real estate activity and building permits rise as spring awakens the market.
A heated debate at the Harrison Literary Society features speakers inferring marriage’s value. Participants include Charles Stewart, J W Manson, W A Sweeney, Tom Poole, James Williams, and others arguing for and against matrimony while a final vote declares marriage not a failure.
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