21 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1889
Page
1
A New York style gossip column alleges a former policeman impersonator extorts saloonkeepers for monthly sums and mocks police corruption. It recalls fires, parades, and Mayor Hewitt’s stance on flags and processions, plus marriage bans for divorced couples and critiques of New York City Hall’s condition.
Railways enforce new inter state commerce penalties of fine up to 5000 dollars and two year imprisonment. Brokers fear the measure will kill ticket sales while some claim the move may backfire, as weaker firms rely on brokers to obtain business. A railroad agent warns against violations, while others in Chicago report mixed expectations about the impact.
In a Randolph County fight near Leadville, a man named Cunningham fatally stabbed Welmine and Ben Hinkle during the confrontation in Phllipp y West Virginiastadt.
A speech by the president's aide suggests Halstead cannot leave the German mission but may go to St Peter's if desired. Senator BR Payne confirms he is running for reelection to gain vindication at home, viewed as a joke by those who recall Payne's Gang days. Reports also name George Wilson of Ohio as likely successor to E C Henderson as deputy internal revenue commissioner.
In Bellville New York last Saturday Jimmie Grain 15 and George Womsley 15 fought over Lydia Albright 1. Womsley stabbed Cronin five times and he died Thursday. Supt. Travis noted the dying kick as the hardest. Local officials defend against misconstrued press coverage and misattributed actions. Aunt Lucinda Westfield aged 84 died after a long life in North Carolina and Bellville community remembers her.
Mary J. Hiatt of Haughville files libel action against Indianapolis Sentinel for a sentence in a hospital investigation report. She claims the remark implying she was once treated damaged her reputation as a businesswoman and social figure. The suit seeks 5050 dollars. The Journal reports President Harrison vows to keep all pre and post election promises, and will not be labeled a Karike like past presidents.
Milwauker March 21 Special Aubery and wife Pauline Fuller have received dispatches from Father-in-law Fuller and will visit Washington. Weather for Indians fair and stationary. New hat racks at Wun L Eiders.
In the mayor's court the city claims Robert A. Johnson dug and destroyed the face of a street near Tennessee Street to advance a new line. The Dudley company and representatives defend that Johnson acted as an agent under grant terms. The case drags on with a demand for full company details and records, implying a higher court ruling may be needed. Laborers backing the project watch closely as proceedings unfold.
Authorities arrested two women and two children under ten near Yeouk Pa on the shores after a string of barn burnings in the surrounding area. Investigators say the incidents occurred over the past three months and are seeking further details from witnesses.
John Jameson is sentenced to one year impr imprisonment by Judge Irvin for stealing harness. Ineanity commission recommends that Sarah J Bennett be placed under guardianship. George Williamson sues for 5080 damages over injuries at Burford’s printing. Several other cases involve car coupling injuries, shoe store theft, and probate of David M Taylor’s will. Ongoing complaints about street paving and municipal work conditions appear amid local notices and divorce petitions.
In Indianapolis Thursday the dispute over the Bigham metropolitan police and fire bill and the Curtis bill creating a board of control opened in Superior Court before Judges Walser Howe and Esler. Attorneys Smith and Panean led for the plaintiffs, arguing mandamus questions while Harris and others defended, with a six hour limit and a possible Saturday ruling.
Dr P Thompson, former Marion county senator, recounts a spiritualist episode with Mrs Oliver Morton. He notes slate writing from a nursing woman at a Massachusetts Avenue home indicating Thomas A Hendricks as speaking, and that the afterlife has no politics with harmonious conditions described for the Mortons and Hendricks families.
In Los Angeles on March 21 two Japanese girls fought a bloody duel with swords at a suburban resort. One girl was badly lacerated and rushed to a hospital for treatment. The incident drew police attention as investigators sought the circumstances surrounding the fight.
Council members voiced anger over the successors of the Snulley street railway company beginning operations on Tennessee Street Tuesday morning. Examination of the books shows stock held by Tom Johnson, A. J. Hammord, J. St. George Rogers, and M. A. Dovwoing, with Col. Ridley and W. R. Holloway having retired. Occupancy of Tennessee Avenue fuels opposition as protesters recall Dudley and Holloway saying they would not occupy streets desired to stay clear of tracks. Members urge duty to old company agreements and plan a joint legislature meeting Thursday to decide the new company’s rights.
Tin Burley reports Tim Hurley speaks of multiple clashes across the legislature police fire department and a prize fight in Tombulson's hall while noting a rival altercation in Hurvas's saloon over the past six months.
Bargains in broken sizes offer great values at Geo. P. Murott 16 North Penn Street. Customers can save from $1.00 to $2.00 on boots and shoes and are invited to visit to see if they can be fitted.
Weary of a springtime political boom, the race for mayor and city offices grows crowded with 260 council aspirants on both sides. Democrats, Republicans, and labor groups jockey toward July or August conventions, amid talk of a new high license law and street railway influence. Names like Ed H. Dean, Granville Wright, Bowlus, Talfs, Bruner, Sahm, Conduitt, Bailey, Folay and Swift appear as possible candidates, while William Henderson may run independently and Sylvester Johnson leads Prohibition efforts.
The Brazil black coal company closed down mine No 2 at Coxville on Wednesday and suspended indefinitely. Clay county miners plan a mass convention at the courthouse this Saturday March 25.
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