12 Nov 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1890
Page
1
City council debate reveals widespread misunderstanding of the viaduct ordinance. The Union Railway Company faces penalties and conditions tied to acceptance, with daily fines and staged obligations regarding the alley viaduct and Virginia Avenue project.
Nov 12 in MinpLevort New York a fire at Crompton Spaulding's store destroyed the building. A worker, Joseph Spaulding, was trapped by collapsing walls and burned. A crude transcript notes suggest the incident amid chaotic reporting of a new Republican daily with staff appointments and editorial direction in the wake of the disaster.
A chaotic report describes Chief Cowboy of the Ute tribe clashing with Old Hutch's killer status, tensions between tribes, and a drunken near-war that dissolved into inaction. Willie Joun con aided with a gun and fled Newark as Gen. Greeley warned of a cold front. Ezraff Kendall faced English crowds with erratic theater, a crazed man shouting murder.
A chaotic note reports Indiana’s last election ballots largely destroyed. Only an uncanceled ballot remains pasted in a precinct list book. Nebraska’s Supreme Court clerk seeks one ballot from Bookwalter, offering to cover printing costs and time in the pen. A Chicago circular agency seeks voter records, offered at $150, hinting at an Indianapolis city directory.
A middle aged man on the Washington Avenue flagstone path in front of the state home suddenly collapsed after a banana caused him to lose his balance. A crowd gathered as he wriggled, then sat up cursing the McKinny bill amid suppressed grins.
Secretary Proctor inspects posts as plans for reorganizing the signal corps advance. The Danish government seeks American pork shipments to Hamiet and Ghelia. Attorney general Willer rules newspaper pressing contests fall outside the new lottery law. President Barrison to deliver a strong message on legislation and governance.
CaPE LEHR reports an insanity commission declaring Thomas Howell of unsound mind. Transfers sized, pay changes for election inspectors, a schoolyard gun incident, a furlough for Carl Smith from a hospital, license fees for coke and coal dealers, a criminal court plea of guilty for stealing a gold watch, divorce filing, a damages suit, coroner findings, a $65,000 injunction claim, banquet boycott over price, a fugitive captured, and local court cases including a gravel road rent suit. Health officer notes odd weather and a horse incident.
Mischievous tenants trigger an electric gong by pressing a button in the Wyandotte apartment block. Doors fly open and ghostly costumes flood the halls as residents search for a fire they believe is real. Laughter erupts, people quarrel, and two clerks fight in play as fear and mischief mix in a Halloween night scare.
In Benford Pa on election day at Colerain township Peter Stiffler vowed to vote for Pettigon but was persuaded to back the Republican ticket instead He returned home to find his wife Mire Stiffler furious accusing him of bad faith She refused to recognize him as her husband and told him to leave forever The tale underscores political pranks and personal fallout a week of elections brought to one rural couple.
In Coluzbus Brown County Indiana a log cabin mother described fateful try with a seven foot two inch black snake. The creature swallowed the infant's arm up to the armpit before mother grabbed and killed it by stamping. The baby survived with blistered arm and hand.
The chrysanthemum show featured a premium of 100 for the best cut blooms with Lilbrecht & Wadley of New Rochelle John Thorpe of Pearl River Thos Spalding of Grange E A Bil & Co Richmond and Fred Dorney along with Henry Bettermann and Weary Risman of Indianapolis among top entrants. Notable blooms included Mrs A Rogera rich yellow Mrs H A Havermeyer white with gelicate tinges and Lillian Bird a large pink-tinged blossom. An orchid sale and a hibiscus display accompanied the exhibit highlighting the region’s floriculture talent and new hybrid roses from New York.
Cincinnati November 12 The Enquirer reports Washington dispatch says Mrs Harrison will depart for Indianapolis on December 1 to spend Thanksgiving with the president. Mrs Barricon and Mrs Diowisk will attend Prince Karl’s boxing match. Florence Ridley travels with them. Harrison to deliver annual message after homeward return.
New York November 12 Jay Gould has secured control of the Union Pacific road confirming changes at the helm as Carliad Prencia Adema will step down and Gould will take Weisman's post. Coroner Wagner examined the body of Christian Weigman who died Monday after being assaulted on Virginia Avenue near Cardarst. Weigman had earlier been robbed four weeks prior and his death is attributed to Bright's disease. Milwaukee November 12 Gov Ludington is believed to be dying from paralysis.
Henry Hooton of Martinavilla, aged 85 and paralyzed, announces the Nuncie opera house will cost 50000 dollars. Rumeey Green & Co. have bought Greencastle gas plant for 20008 dollars. John A. McWugh, Democrat, will contest the state senate election of Republican Job Oabern, felled by a threefold plurality. Deposition dates set for Lefay ette in district court.
Detectives hunt brigands around Bradford after a double horse theft and suspected murder. Johnstown dealer Mergahan and companion Gore were attacked during a mule and buckboard ride. Magellan was wounded and Gore disappeared, rumors point to a gang operating in the Alleghenies with a possible fatal outcome for Gore.
The item recounts political feuds and candidacy talk around city clerk and measurer of wood roles, naming Quinn and several colleagues. It recalls court appointments, a bailiff pick, a constable who refused to eject tenants, and a poorly recalled Noblesville incident with a racially charged confrontation and a witness’s fearful account.
Reports from wartime and political turmoil include influenza forcing Württemberg to close, riots in Argentina, a Russian grand duke’s mental health decline, a Honduran revolt with fierce fighting, a river ferry disaster near Biezetriz killing 55 peasants, and nobles funding medical research in London. Evictions in Ade berg Ireland and the Emperor William supporting Koch’s lymph production institute are noted.
Cincinnati indoor base ball buzzes while English society ladies play cricks. Jack Dempsey and Bob Fitzsimmons set for a New Orleans title bout with a 22000 purse. Yale and Princeton clash for the intercollegiate football crown on Thanksgiving at Grosvenor. Milwaukee pistol, Athers, tallies 1875 yards per minute in Wisconsin, San Francisco race course plans draw interest. The Pittsburg Brotherhood meeting ends with resignations accepted as players seek national clubs. New parlor goods offered by Wm. I. Elders.
Crawfordsville reports discuss a sweep in state offices with replacements in health, civil engineering, and surveying roles. The police board may shift to a non partisan setup under state officials, with various captains and detectives facing reassignment or removal. Local anecdotes show political intrigue and forthcoming staff changes as February or March transfers approach.
Augustine Olaguese a bootblack in Frisco shot his wife over alleged associations with bad women then cut his own throat. Ex Senator McDonald will take the place of Voorhees at Thurman banquet in Columbus Thursday night. Our Dan is ill. Lucy Parsons and Herr Most eulogized dead Chicago anarchists in New York Tuesday night. Stone sues Spell and wife for libel over murder accusations of Willionaire Snell. Willie Fascott is wanted in Chi Camp for the crime. W J Miller and Alicea Pallo, a divorcee, to marry in Chicago Tuesday night. a fight followed the announced ceremony. Miller may die. Palio badly hurt and Mee disfigured.
Across New York and other financial centers on Nov 12, traders awaited the stock market opening after Tuesday’s disasters. Wharton & Son failed but had little immediate impact. Whitney & Co and Lorchon members assigned, Walcott Bankers failed, while Boston and Philadelphia markets stayed firmer with no new failures. London reports show declines and cautious optimism.
The Old Homestead drew a large audience at English’s Zuessay, with the gallery crowded and patrons standing. The production impressed with mounting, notably the Admits brothers tumbling and a ladder act, though some misbehavior in the gallery was noted. Pete Baker’s forthcoming play caused sign-port confusion, while Allen’s stage presence and the 1630 year old character Seth Perkiner drew praise. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised amid the article.
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