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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1889

Page

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Quill vows to reveal all to courts amid Blame claims

Talk with Tom Quill describes his plan to expose what he calls a political frame up led by Matt Cummings. He insists he will appear without counsel, promise astounding facts, and says the grand jury continues its work as he denies wrongdoing and defends Charley Many. Matt Cummings says he knows nothing of the case and hints at long standing county commissioners issues.

Matt Cummings Sun Tyler Duncan Clinton Charley Many Republcan Club Thetrone Uiil Tom

Mie Settled the Strike by Compulsory Proposals

A Minn city broom factory owner and married man resolves a strike by promising wage equity to all workers within a month. He threatens to fire those without compliance as he seeks harmony among married and single employees amid seasonal demand.

Bhood Dubra Minn Cos Ealpeff Lim

New Bedford Bark Sea Fox Blown Up Off Africa Coast

Information reports the New Bedford bark Sea Fox exploded on the West coast of Africa. Five persons were killed when a sailor dropped a lit cigar into a powder keg causing the blast.

Brorses May Africa

A Grim Report on Forest and Field Fires

A string of fires across forests and fields continues with little relief. Farm losses mount toward a half million dollars and at least a dozen lives are reported lost. The era of fire damage disrupts rural life as farmers abandon property and markets suffer.

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Scoring Wine Rooms Trial Opens With Denunciations

The trial of John J. Clements for the death of Paul Nowland began with the defense resting and the state presenting its strongest arguments. Duncan Smith and Major Mitchell depicted wine rooms as moral ruins, detailing how such establishments lure patrons, ruin families, and lead to murder, urging the jury to see the deeper depravity behind the cases.

Hell-heles John J. Clements Paul Nowland Criminal Duncan & Smith Major Mitchell Tur Sun Smith Duncan Mitchell Hell Guis

Diome, Renory Bigelow Quiet Departure Mentioned

Diome silences Renory M Bigelow agent of the great British syndicate left the city Wednesday with a note and claim of secret work. The report hints at a connection to the Republic and possible upcoming developments tied to Bigelow's actions and fate.

Renory M. Bigelow Eer Eyndicata Mr. Bigelow

Local notices and court actions in Grange County

A busy Grange County report covers lawsuits, bonds, and administrative appointments. Scott Baker and others face charges or pleadings. Edmund B. Neel posts a $1000 bond. case details include a death claim and estate matters. Local theft, harassment, and public safety notes appear alongside a charitable maintenance disbursement and business prosecutions.

Flannel Shirts Sweep Fashion from New York to Philadelphia

A chaotic survey of the flannel shirt craze spreading across cities. The piece notes Downs & Finch of New York once dominant in fancy shirts failing amid shifts to flannel. It describes styles from bold striped to plain white, price ranges from 1.25 to 5 dollars, and how both men and women adapt with accessories and other garments. It highlights the social spectacle around tennis whites and parade attire, with vivid images of belts, sashes, and bold ties, and ends with a social critique of fashion excess.

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Touching Union de pot scene shows blind man with guides

An old, weathered man guides by two helpers a tall blind man walking with a boy. The scene centered on pity and care as bystanders react. The blind man’s coat, bare legs, and tattered hat reflect hardship while the boy and elders share a somber, sympathetic moment.

Union Depot Shea Sality Rosea Oman Theo Bill

Drouthy Weather Worsens Ohio Valley Crops

WaShingTon May 4. The agricultural department receives complaints about drought. The dry spell is worst in the Ohio valley and ongoing rainfall is awaited to prevent substantial crop losses.

Agricultural Department Ohio Valley

Pruss bitten by mad dog in winter voyage to Paris

Adam Pruss a Fifth Street grocer of Cincinnati was bitten by a mad dog last winter and traveled to Paris to convey Kasten. A cablegram reports his oath. In Loxton May 1 the Parnell commission heard Archbishop Walsh testify that the influence of the national league reduced crime in Ireland.

Pasteur Cincinnati Adam Pruss League Loxton Parnell Commission Walsh National League Ireland

County Board Reassesses Liquor License Notices

County commissioners resolved the liquor license publication requirement now applies to daily papers and will accept notices published and carried before the governor's proclamation. They confirm all notices filed prior remain legal and from today forward notices must be in daily newspapers.

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Alleged Violator in Mayor Court Over Intoxicant Sales

Henry Guecker a recently arrived immigrant faced mayor's court for selling intoxicants to miner Charles Pare at a Buchanan Street saloon. Officers Corrigan and Rouacher arrested him. hearing set for Saturday after repeated warnings. Frank McKernan, fined $25 for violating Sunday saloon orders, also appeared. he works as bartender at Steph Matiler's place.

Henry Guecker Chas. F. Pare At & Beuchanan Corrigan Rouacher

Marett Shoes Show New Spring Styles at 16 North Penna

Public notice of Marett Shoes promoting low prices and new spring footwear at 16 North Pennsylvania Street with invitation to visit and testify to the store's reputation.

Free Gas Movement Prompts Indianapolis Debate

A discussion on a free gas plan for manufacturers in Indianapolis drew support from business leaders like John Brush and others who envision land first, then gas to factories. Critics warned the scheme favored landowners along the belt line and urged organized subscriptions and a formal committee to secure land and subscriptions. A separate note reports Brownlee’s coal shaft fire at Hadleytown, with insured loss.

Indianapolis Avery Sadearer Wednnesday Committee of Coventeen Card of Trade Wert Board of Trade Tiose Pressut William ‘Scott Eerraw D. M. Bradlury dJuége Mazi A BBC Robo Mertindale Alfeire Te Ka Rammed Py Iyram O. Eldridge Real M. Soanes Gordenager Martindale Judrhu Beco Bolt Road Unites Intereated Naft Oynera Eus Idge Amd Muncie Eas Chicago John T. Brush Free Andargon Munsis Kokomo Jobo S. Lazarua Charles Moyer Williz Eadish

The Walkings Match Herty Heads 235 Miles Credit

In New York on May 5 Herty has 235 miles in the walking match with Cartwright 5 miles behind and Herelman 13 miles back. Aionored in New Orleans May 8 reports an audience witnessing Archbishop Jonesens palliation. Weather notes for Indiana forecast fair to light rain with cooler northern areas. Brooklyn Shoe Store advertises savings up to one dollar on shoes.

New York Herty Cartwright Herelman New Orleans Jonsens Indiana

Temperatures and trials in a river city era shock and wonder

A chaotic article notes a nine foot thermometer to be displayed near the Sherman house and reports a steamboat explosion at Sunflower landing injuring M J Aid of the Detroit Free Press. It recounts a battered Augustus Thompson pleading guilty to assault before a grand jury while a barber Chas. Wate describes injuries from the attack.

West Sherman House Union Depot M.juad Detroit Free Press Chateau Sunflower Landing Mississsippi River Middletown Augustus Thompson Chas. Wate Barber Thomypeen Gtand

Gienwm Co Health Board Plans Firmer Action on Unclean Premises

The Gienwm Co health board woke on Thursday to find more business than ever in its banos as inspectors noted rampant filth. Clerks report they will send notices to violators and answer calls about substandard work, promising prosecution if premises remain dirty after warnings. Miss Kate Drexel, daughter of the late Francis A. Drexel, joined the Sisters of Mercy in Pittsburgh, a renunciation of wealth and family ties that surprised many.

Gienwm Co. Health Board Moe Tota Heder Sunta Philadelphe Kate Drexel Lata Francis A. Trexel Ceeker Order of Thatsters of Mercy Pittsburg Miss Drexel

Columbus striker opposes four cent barrel reduction

Reports from Columbus describe an employee at Schimerer’s cooperage factory striking over a four cent cut per barrel. Additional notes mention polluted water from White River and lax enforcement of closing times at gambling dens. Society members plan a June 1 European tour and tax debts threaten property sales.

Columbus Schimerer White River Saleois Party of Society Europe

Big Four cuts time to New York with revised routes

Railroad notes report the Big Four shortening the Cincinnati trip to 3:25 with arrival in Cincinnati at 6:20 and continued connections to New York via Chesapeake and Ohio trains. Virginia spring resort service improves with through solid trains to New York arriving overnight, plus daily Chicago to Cincinnati expresses. An excursion to Richmond is planned next Sunday under the auspices of the Wernise orphans’ LGMLe.

Big New York Cincinnati Chesapeake & Ohio Virginia Spring Washington Vid

Babies Beat Indians In Turbulent Ball Game At Cleveland

A crowd of 2 500 watched Indianapolis face Cleveland with Geizein starting for the visitors and Buckley behind the plate. The Babies led by strong hitting from Beatin Sutcliffe and Stricker battled through nine frames as Cleveland rallied with key blows by McAleer McKean and Seery. Final score showed Cleveland edging Indianapolis 4 to 6 after a dramatic late-inning push.

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Sullivan Suit Over Deposited Funds Sparks Multiple Actions

Sullivan_Again and State on relation of Jason Willson and Adam Wolfe sue John E Sullivan and bondsmen for 2896 dollars deposited by Harry J Milligan as trustee of Stoughton Fletcher estate. Eight more suits for 2955.58 dollars follow. two additional actions expected soon. Steamer Alaska burned in Detroit May 8. Loge damage 20020 dollars.

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