09 May 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1890
Page
1
A fragmented town column recounts political players and newspaper ties, noting Wil Fortune and the Chicago Tribune, a pair of office roaches killed with pincers and a hammer, and a Russian princess lecturing on Nihilists. It mentions Gen Steidman’s burial joke, and quotes Princess Eglatchei on Russia, Kennan, and nihilism.
A troubling report from Montreal May notes that Rev Louis Madden, formerly Catholic and recently a Methodist minister, has vanished amid fears he was harmed. He had converted many Catholics, heightening concern over his disappearance and possible danger.
Paul Hines released by Pittsburg. Gatzel sidelined with knee pain. Cincinnati beach show draws 3-5. Spalding notes no conference changes. Chicago beats Pittsburg 20 to 5. Cleveland 14, Buffalo Bellc z Rochester leads with 6 percent credit. Harry Smith optimistic for new league club. Chicago leaguers beat Cincinnati 15 to 1 in opening. Cleveland 9, Pittsburg 5. Geo Dixon and trainer plan match in England with Nasem Wallace. Rio Rey won’t start until June 7 for St Louis Derby. State league results: Fort Wayne, Elkhart 12, Marion 7. Bluitton 7, Kokomo 1, Anderson 7, Peru 6. Thursday association: Syracuse 11, Rochester Toledo 7. Louisville 1, Columbus St Louis 8. Pittsburg perceived as tall-tanders by Chicago Times. New York says star players of New York not impressed. Geo Godfrey knocks Patsy Cardiff out in Providence for $1200 purse. Robinson says Pittsburg club won’t transfer. Indianapolis rumored to have first call. transfer to St Louis deemed impossible. Lafayette shooting results listed by target counts. Various individual scores and team shoots detailed.
Arcade Clothing House moves to No 9 West Wash It opposite old stand offering $50,000 worth of men s and boys clothing for sale at half price Re mentver just one half forage price.
A Friday copy to Judge of the superior court shows vagueness in the ordinance. The judge urges clearer collection methods for the 2 percent dividend and criticizes the rapid transit provisions as undefined. He suggests amendments to ensure enforceable terms and good faith from the street car company.
Hiram P. Wasson states by Sept 1 a final country block will rise on the Bowen Merrill ruins. Sies T Bowan and Henry Severin will build the block on their property, with Wasson owning the entire building for ten years. The $200000 project includes a 67 foot front and next week’s contract letting. The Bowen Merrill company will remodel the Iron block under a ten year lease, combining spaces into one room 33 feet wide with two show windows and a double door. The rear will be rebuilt four stories high to Pearl Street, depth 105 feet, giving Raven stories’ worth of space. main wholesale entrance on Pearl Street. Wasson will remodel to suit Bowan Merrill needs.
Jeff Williams, intoxicated at 2 clock Friday morning, was run over by an engine at the CO and C.I. He lost his right arm and leg and is in the county poor house. He was about 47 and may die. Earlier, Willie Leophart lynch suspects were arrested for murder. forged affidavits undermined a governor’s reprieve.
Gen Clarkson will not retire from the post office department until July 1. Carliste announces candidacy for Beck's Senate seat. Senators revisit the aliver question but reach no conclusion Thursday. Assistant Secretary Bussey overrules a pension office denial for Wesley C. Gerard of Indiana, finding disability occurred in the line of duty after being thrown from a mule while aiding the captain of his company.
A 24-year-old well-dressed blonde woman checked into Cherry hotel after arriving from Dayton. She left, then a pistol shot was heard from Temple street at about 9 PM. She was found dead. a note about a Rome Indiana suicide and several names offered no clear identification.
Over Que Hengrea Rennasy in a brutal eight mile distance battle, Burk and Duffy fought 107 rounds to a draw, both badly punished with Burk possibly losing an eye. Nearby, a relief fund for Bowen Merill disaster dependents raised 1,770 dollars as other events and notices fill the day.
Crowded store offers complete stock of fashionable clothing at deep discounts. Prince Albert coats 8.69, suits 3.74, pants 1.24, boys and children's wear from 75 cents. Sale ends in five days with insurance settlement pending.
Miss Edgar praised Vanderbilt collection at the Masonic hall exhibit while noting Massiones portraits and wealth flaunting decried by critics. She praised Shirlaw and Duprez works, warned of vandalism by visitors, and discussed opening hours and public access amid art-world tensions.
Baseball results from Boston vs Philadelphia and Brooklyn vs New York with scores 11 7 and 14 5 amid rain delays. A court scene in Judge Taylor's chamber features lawyer Ch ie Cank in Hendricks county arguing Mrs Mauck case while trials proceed. Walls resists surrender of papers over legal fees in the Preston versus Stringer and Ripley suit.
Maj Carter of the secret service has arrested Sam Toleter, a long active crook known for counterfeit tens. He will be brought to the city Friday to answer charges of passing two counterfeit notes. Earlier linked to a $25,000 Meridian bank robbery with Bill Finlee. Toleter has reportedly circulated counterfeit tens in Chicago St Louis and Louisville. He has avoided conviction to date.
In Lebanon Indiana four weeks after a shooting incident Judge Irvin acquitted Albert Beard and Castel Bradford of robbing Baker Randolph’s safe. The report notes heavy police work but the jury took the case to trial and returned acquittals. The item also mentions various local legal and civic happenings from May.
New York Star reports Flower will run for mayor while Grant plans retirement from his ballot role. Little Rock notes Rev George Green a prominent Seline county Methodist preacher was accidentally killed by his brother during revolver cleaning on Wednesday. Mrs Vandergrift of Bordentown found guilty Thursday of trying to kill her son Frank to secure insurance. Wealthy locals involved. Darroir Republicans receive circulars from Mat Quay seeking 10 to circulate tariff literature. Democrats active. Columbus Atty Gen Watson sues to annul Standard Oil charter for alleged Ohio law violations. Lexington Carlisle enters race for senator. McCreary-Carlisle feud, 50,000 reportedly available to spend. Cincinnati report: Bhap W Bundy elopes with Eva Leedom. Bundy connected to Foraker. Advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla.
County attorney Spencer argues annexations improve city boundaries and revenue, extending northward to Twenty-second Street and east to Lina Street. He notes current limits hinder growth and threaten incorporation of suburbs like North Indianapolis, Springdale, and Woodside. Assessor Quill cites tax timing for newly annexed areas and Delinquency rules.
Germans packed the Mannerchor hall as C B Jeup and Phil Rappaport presented a protest against ending German instruction in public schools. The resolution, unanimously adopted, argued for German language use in schools and asserted economic and assimilation stakes amid a mixed-heritage community. A committee led by Adolph Seidenstickes was formed to present the measure to the school board.
Regina Pial of Luck Ind left town last Monday for Montrose South Dakota to wed a man she had never met. She telegraphed that she is happily married to John Walford, a wealthy farmer. Also noted is the opening sale of single seats for the music festival bringing in over $1,000, seen as encouraging.
A Frisco merchant died of drink while in a New York police station cell. The report lists court actions, shootings, and jail dangers, including libel suit by J F Graham of the New York World, and local incidents from Frankfort Maine to Kingston. It notes moonshining fights and a clothing sale at Kiser's Granzer Clothing House on 166 Washington St.
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