22 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1893
Page
1
The anxious Anglers narrative shows Republicans seeking a state committee chairman with Gowdy unlikely to return. Three candidates are in the field, including Capt. Hall of Frankfort, backed as the most capable to lead and canvass the state during campaigns.
A Sun report outlines Indiana Republicans backing Senator Loveland of Miami County as state chairman and Russell Leeds of the Indianapolis Journal as secretary. Wishard declines, citing legal duties. Loveland, praised as a tireless worker, is expected to run for attorney general in two years.
On April 18 letter carriers in the city will present an annual entertainment at Plymouth church with proceeds for a library and reading room in the post office. Harry Porter is named as an attraction and the letter carriers band led by Prof. Mitchell practices diligently for a possible debut, pending public patience.
Senatorial bribery attempts in Kansas unfold as Burgard testifies of a $7500 offer to three lawmakers to abstain from voting. He describes a plan to vote for Martin after taking the money and notes the money origin from Watson of Lawrence. Burgard declined to move forward and the lobbyist pressed for immediate payment at a hotel.
Richmond Indiana reports that Rev Jabez Neal father of Rev E E Neal plans to sue in the U S Supreme Court to recover 5760 acres of Texas land from his father’s estate. Fraud and a possible recorded misnaming McNeal hindered heirs but likely to prove relation and reclaim property with some owners resisting. Neal, 80, long a preacher and abolition ally, recounts journey from Ohio to Indiana and Westfield. The Platte River flood at Omaha damages farms and cattle as waters rise.
Fragmentary OCR note reflects a shop policy claim about not baiting customers to buy other goods for higher profits. It mentions uniform low prices and references a smaller millinery shop and a transfer car, with garbled place names and dates.
The article chronicles John Frenzel's turbulent tenure as president of the Citizens' Street Railway, from his Aug 1891 start to his forced departure amid strikes, court actions, and threats. He battles labor unrest, fires Supt Steele, faces arson and harassment, and eventually loses a $5,000 annual post amid arbitration, receivership, and battles over franchise deals.
Moscow report outlines the shooting of Mayor Alexe jit by Adrianoff on Tuesday. The mayor died on Wednesday and Adriano refuses to talk. Police infer nihilists orchestrated the crime.
London reports end of five month cotton strike. The great cobton strike concludes with wage issue resolution. Mille to reopen soon.
The Hindie Kennel Club prepares for a major Detroit show dispatch and Indianapolis entries. President New and Secretary Farmer rally 400 entrants with prizes from 85 to 100 dollars. Local firms offer purses. about 50 sponsors back the event and a $100 purse funds county and city support. Harry Springsteen contemplates entering his hunting dog.
The Majestic steamed to Europe on Wednesday from New York with passengers including Princess Kaiulani and J Pierpont Morgan. Boxer Charley Mitchell, carrying Squire Abingdon's body, drew floral tributes and hinted at a future bout with Corbett while Morgan denied plans to negotiate a 5 million dollar gold loan.
In Curiaco on March 22 a telautograph test by Prof. Mlisha Gray demonstrated long distance writing. Two silk cords anchored near the pencil create the guiding current, letting the receiving pen reproduce the sender’s handwriting or sketches at the distant end.
The ladies of Propyleum were ordered to clean the rear alley after complaints to the city board of health. A death notice follows: Mrs. C. O. Johnson, late assistant superintendent of the female reform at my tory, died Wednesday morning at her mother's home, 80 North State Street.
The president sent to the senate on Wednesday a long list of nominations. John S. Seymour of Connecticut would be commissioner of patents, Max Judd of Missouri consul general at Vierma, John J. Carter of Louisiana collector of internal revenue for the district, Silas W. Lamoreaux of Wisconsin commissioner of the general land office, William H. Sims of Mississippi first assistant secretary of the interior, Edward A. Bowers of Washington, D. C. assistant commissioner of the general land offices, Besky C. Bell second deputy commissioner of pensions, Horace H. Surter of Tennessee United States circuit judge for the Sixth district. Marshals Frank E. White of Nebraska and George Fiefer of New Jersey. Postmasters Philip Zorcher Tell City Ind Frank D. Hoy Point Pleasant W Va Miss Lela Tyson Groesbeck Tex Wm C Ball Sweet Souness Mo Neria Haure Cadiz Ohio Charles I Chase Atlantic Iowa Wm T Wagland Van Buren Ark. Seymour is a Norfolk Conn lawyer and former state legislator. Sims, first assistant secretary, is a former Confederate veteran and lawyer and ex lieutenant governor. Bowers is a young city lawyer for the National Forestry association. Horace H Lurton is Tennessee supreme court chief justice. Benjamin Hanchett of Michigan was nominated for a post but not confirmed. Burton is regarded as the ablest jurist in his state. State dept officials discuss ex representative Blount’s Hawaii mission with extraordinary authority and control of U S interests during his stay. Warships will remain in Hawaiian waters pending Blount’s report.
Wimondon Del March 22 United States Senator Eli Saulsbury died at 12 15 Wednesday afternoon after being unconscious since last night He was Bayard s colleague in the senate and came of a family of statesmen Eli was 76 years old Senator John W Kern returned from Washington and not troubled by his loss for district attorney.
Attorney Bernhamer sues Martin Burk in Justice Johnston court for 175 dollars in fees. Mrs. John Fredericks granted divorce by Judge Trarper. Detectives Kinney and Richards arrest Oscar Snowden as a fugitive wanted for jail breaking in Greenfield. William L. Jones alleges his ex wife Anna neglects their child and custody will be addressed before Judge Bartholomew. YMCA members discuss the international convention in city May 10 to 14 amid World’s Fair attendance optimism. Indianapolis Water Co sues Noblesville and cross-claims against strawboard company over White River pollution. Morgan Icenberger sues Emerson-Mocra desk for 10000 damages. claim specifics contested. A dispute in 151 Indiana Ave ends with Patrolman Milam’s timely arrival. Asial Martin and James Sleet arrested for concealed weapons.
A Sun reporter learns from a well connected source that the street railway company contends its charter lasts longer than a year. The management plans major upgrades including electric lines, new plants, and new property, and will fight to the bitter end if the city voids the franchise, potentially taking the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
In Toledo March 22 trains on the Ann Arbor line ran on time with non union crews. The Lake Shore engineers and firemen’s hearing continued as testimony showed the court order wasn’t shown to workers after they refused Ann Arbor freight. A court order board rule and a bond dispute involving attorney Jesse Hamrick led to courtroom farce. Cain fined for peddling without a license and Mike White fined for drunkenness after a disturbance on Cabbage Hill.
Judge Cox sentenced Fred You Guysling and James Morrison to 18 months in state prison and $50 fines for pilfering 52 chickens from Peter Poland's flock while operating as traveling photographers. David McPeak received 18 months and $50 for robbing Thomas Cochran of 32. Albert Scott pleaded guilty to stealing 17 brass hose couplings from L. D. & W. railroad and paid 12 fine and workhouse term. Joseph Welch case postponed. grand jury charged him with stealing 34 finger rings from Randolph Williams jeweler.
City board of public works prepared a long list of pavement and sidewalk projects including Missouri street and Louisiana street improvements. Residents protest and remonstrances filed while one petition asks asphalt rather than brick on Pennsylvania and Shelby streets. The board delays action to gauge public sentiment as contractor Jones seeks to assign a sprinkling contract.
The great annual English rowing race on the Thames from Putney to Mortlake saw Oxford defeat Cambridge by half a length. The event drew thousands, started at 4:85 pm with a strong tide and wind, and featured steam launches and paddle steamers followed by numerous small collisions. Cambridge led early at Crosser's boat house before Oxford surged ahead in the second half to win.
James Hakey, after drinking, entered Mrs. Kane's Massachusetts avenue shop to buy clothes. Unable to fit into the garments, he collapsed in the dressing room, prompting store staff and a patrolman to intervene. He slept an hour before officers dressed him and took him to the station. In court, the judge ruled dressing rooms not public places, and Hakey was dismissed.
Schaefer, a billiard player, toppled on stairs at his Curacao home on Monday night and broke his arm. Doctors have not determined if he can compete again. his match with Slogson is postponed for now.
Anna Smith, an inmate at the asylum for the deaf and dumb, gave birth unattended in a closet on February 18 and died hours later. The State board of public charities investigated, naming Anna’s brother John as a possible father, with investigations expanding to the family at Aurora. The coroner criticized the delay in reporting, while officials defended the inquiry and noted the child was buried February 21.
Franklin Indiana contractors faced a wage cutting clash with the teamsters shovellers union as Indianapolis workers aided the Franklin union. President Hoffman and organizers traveled to Franklin to build a strong union ready to resist wage reductions, with potential state-wide action. Miss Eva Jordan won a 5000 dollar jury verdict against Citizens' Street Railroad for injuries after a car accident near Fairview Park, with appeal planned to the supreme court.
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