26 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1889
Page
1
Fragmentary Republican notes discuss Halstead for German policy and senators who will not confirm. Mention pension office actions, Corporal Tanersina and veterans’ appeals, and police force changes with Colbert force tensions and potential officer replacements.
The scene spans New York City court action against Cyrus Wakeliel’s wife in a larceny case, Kentucky feud violence with SowderTurner factions amid armed groups and killings, and a Brighton-related tempering tale. Also noted are masons convoking in Pennsylvania, health complaints, royal and political snippets, and scattered notes on crimes and local events.
The mandamus suit by Carson Barrell and Markey to compel Gov Bovey to issue commissions for new insane hospital trustees was argued on demurrer before Judge Howland. The record may show a verdict for the plaintiffs with an appeal to the supreme court and a transcript filed later in the week.
In Howland court a major land dispute known as the Bruce case drew wide interest over eighty acres in the central city. The suit involves heirs Rachel Jotneen and Dovey Brase seeking determination of vested interests in a will and estate with a crowded gallery and tense proceedings amid a shifting political backdrop.
The narrative centers on Lenay and her husband Jements after a fatal shooting at their residence. Lloyd Nowland, alleged to be with Clements wife, entered from a back room and was shot by Clements after a confrontation. Police and doctors attended, with Mrs. Clements initially denying knowledge of the intruder before admitting Nowland’s identity.
A Citizens' street railway car driver, Cigguenis, faced reporters at the police station Tuesday morning. He described his life, including origins near Indianapolis, a marriage history, and a recent return to town to find delays locking his home door after a night shift.
Mrs Clements, from a respected local family, testified about an assault at night when her husband and a stranger fought after an unexpected intrusion. She described the struggle, her arousal of fear, and the assailant's identity as someone she did not know. The case centers on a disturbing domestic incident and the involved families’ standing.
The article details the death of Newtone Newland killed by Chen with two fatal shots, including one to the heart. It notes Newland was son of J ALG Newland, tied to local pioneer life, married to a Glover daughter, and connected to Jersey Bulletin after leaving printing. It mentions recent Cincinnati trip aiding his mother Edwin Sk. Nowtrad and a store land embossing accusation by Bramble.
A 15 year old girl Sarah Thomas of 112 South West Street died after her clothing caught fire while trying to rescue her younger brother who fell near a stove. The incident occurred Monday afternoon during play and help arrived too late. The report also notes a marshal office turnover in Indianapolis and a legal battle over a Dudley Streetcar franchise delaying work on Tennessee Street with court actions set for Tuesday morning.
The narrator recalls encounters with famed fortunes in Newark and New York, detailing Vanderbilt and Astor family wealth, lifestyle, and health in vivid, if gossiping, color. The piece mentions a Stewart estate dispute, trial scenes, and public interest as crowds and newsboys gather by the Stewart building near City Hall Park, with notes on arrivals and local transport.
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