27 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1889
Page
1
A vintage home style guide outlines a plain homelike Thanksgiving feast with roast turkey rich gravy, mashed potatoes, cabbage salad with a cream vinegar sauce, mince pie with apples and raisins, and pumpkin pie. It includes step by step cooking directions for turkey dressing, mashed potatoes, cabbage salad, mince pie, and pumpkin pie with guidance on seasoning and serving.
Warrants issued for the arrest of the president and cashier of the defunct Lawrence bank on embezzlement charges. The case cites state law making it a penal offense to receive deposits when a bank is known insolvent.
Denied that the Driggs Schroeder gun patent was sold to British interests. Gun Shaw of Indianapolis to work in the office of the third auditor of the treasury. Blaine's Washington banquet for marine delegates Tuesday night featured wine and no speeches. Republican congressmen arrive in Washington in strong numbers with speakership candidates energized. The post office chief of free delivery will back free delivery for towns of 5000 or more with gross receipts of $8000.
A profile sketch of Mr Amon J Cummings famed editor and politician features a sharp wit and vivid features matching Senator Jacobs of New York. The piece recalls his humor with Henry Watterson and Horace Greeley era colleagues, notes his Florida parrot and Hamilton land house, and reports a cold wave alert with Indiana weather details.
The Indianapolis breweries limited prospectus lists local directors John P. Frenzel J W Schmidt Albert Lieber and Frank A Maus The English firm now operating local breweries plans growth In Toledo Ohio on November 27 a movement begins to back Foraker for the supreme bench as Matthews successor
A disastrous gale in Lynn Lynx Massachusetts on November 27 left the shoes manufacturing district in ashes with losses near 10 million dollars. About 6,000 workers became unemployed and 200 families homeless as schools and churches were pressed into shelter. Firefighting efforts struggled against high winds as flames spread toward the ocean. Insurance losses were estimated at 6,009,000 with 296 buildings destroyed including brick blocks and wooden houses. 8,000 people reportedly out of work.
The article reviews Graxap Amuseilents and English's venues featuring Miss Lenore Snyder in Paola and Joe Murphy in The Donagi Publius notes era locals favor home talent though foreign acts draw big crowds. It highlights Snyder's clear soprano, acting, and enunciation, Murphy's robust performance of Shaun Rhys, and Maurice Henpard as Lawyer Waddy with witty Latin quotes.
ASDRICUS CHARGE WARASH Ind Nov 27. Christman traveling for a prominent Indianapolis house is sought on a charge of assaulting a young girl Rose Lytle age about 16. She says he drove with her to Lagro Tuesday, and at gunpoint overpowered her. A warrant is out but he cannot be found. New York also reports a gas trust panic with 60000 shares traded to noon and prices down to 11 percent.
Judge Irvin, on Wednesday, sentenced John Moran and William Mason to five years each after a guilty verdict for breaking into P. Erlich & Co.'s coal office.
A Sun report from Philadelphia notes Storey and Kierbauer deny signing with the Brotherhood while claims persist of linked stocks and club ownership. Ward aims to secure Indianapolis signings in St Louis but fails to meet Gatzein and Buckley, signaling continued divisions between leagues and clubs amid contracting tensions from Cleveland to Baltimore.
The Phiip M. Ganen embezzlement trial continued in criminal court on Wednesday morning. Prosecutors offered limited evidence focusing on Ganen’s role as treasurer of the hospital board while Dr. J A Houser testified about board records and related procedures.
J S McConahay's general store at York failed Tuesday. The collapse pulled down the Citizens' State Bank of York where McConahay served as president and also affected a branch bank at Benedict. The causes and consequences are not yet known.
Navy town of BWO MILLED AND FIVE THERS Yatatly Hart by a Lioth reports a riot at Filet Top in Merest county. Drunken mob produced five fatally and several seriously hurt, with two killed not instant. Mayor Denny's court closed easily. Nash Barnay donated a dollar plus costs for disturbing the peace at Park Theater hallway incident. Lillie Cunningham, Connersville resident, fined three dollars and costs for intoxication and sent to the workhouse. She claimed business ties but blamed misfortune and asked kin be notified.
Jay le Thankfsul oversees a ruling that partitions marriages into separate Thanksgiving meals. Anna L. Chio and Richard D. Chio will eat their turkey apart, as will Rosa and John Lynnville after prior abandonment issues. Jennia Ryan proves Pat Ryan jailed for robbery, securing a decree.
The crew and passengers, 59 in all, of the burned ship Santiago arrived at quarantine on the ship Fuller Wednesday. All were well.
Cananparcua New York November 27 A mother traced her missing son Geo Keddington once believed murdered after his coffin was stolen and his body identified by locals He was found alive in an insane asylum after being drugged placed in a coffin then moved to the asylum He is expected to recover.
Burt David, a 19 year old member of the Governor’s guard, has vanished after disputes with his landlady and forged mortgage notes. Capt. Taunton says David left town about a week ago, amid financial trouble and threats to repay the boarding house bill. The case follows a string of legal actions, court proceedings, and community notices in the area.
A Washington Chronicle note reports the Chinese minister's wife has her private laundry hung out to dry on a portico near Dupont Circle. Citizens observe the garments daily three times weekly, while the minister—described as a austere eater and scholar—grows weary of courtly dinners and the broader diplomatic scene.
Chicago dispatch reports Washington gossip that the Harrisons intend to save money from their salaries, with Gen Williams demanding economizing in domestic affairs. Mrs Harrison checks infant wear at a New York shop, preferring cheaper gifts for grandchildren and rejecting costly caps.
Mrs Charles Herdt, wife of a city garbage hauler, used morphine to quiet nerves and sleep. She drank the drug in a cup Tuesday night at 9, and died Wednesday morning at 9 after being attended by Dr Churchill from the city hospital. A child witnessed the drug take, and authorities attribute the death to morphine poisoning.
A report from Bristol notes a family near Wm. Hensip with three hearing and mobility disabled children aged 25, 19, and 3, all undersized and unable to crawl. The parents are healthy but ignorant, and the piece highlights their care and conditions.
Denver observers link T. J. Kirby to the London Times-Parnell affair after a recent $5,000 payment and departure for Durance to consult P. J. Sheridan, amid Phoenix Park murder history rumors. Cincinnati report notes R. G. Wood missing before a hearing, with attorney noted.
Traveling salesmen and railroad workers sparked a noisy protest at Panhandle yards as police dispersed a group claiming to be from a Memphis switchmen committee. Whitaker and Panhandle officials denied any actual strike plans, noting past wage disputes and urging workers to return to duty while broader industry unrest simmered.
Brooklyn November 27 Special The attorneys for W H Shepherd imprisoned as a milk thief will seek release on a technicality. Shepherd ran a mill route selling 700 quarts daily with a Brooklyn milk company label. It was found he stole every drop while operating for a year.
Dispatches say Lynn Mass experiences a terrible wind fueled fire consuming Mower Bros six story block Bsn sekt factory Daily Bsa Daily Prasa Western Union telegraph office and Packer Co shoe factory. Wires are down as reports come in.
A meeting at Simpeon chapel organized a local branch of the Colored National League to send delegates to the national convention in January. An executive committee was chosen including Revs. G C Siscell J R Raynor J H Clay Henry Sweetland J T W Hill Dr W H White George Liggett Allen Taylor and A S Hayden. The committee will report at another gathering after a Tuesday session. Dr Loftin Wins: Judge Taylor ruled in favor of Sample Loftin over John R Sullivan on a mortgage dispute, foreclosing Sullivan's home on N Tennessee Street Tenderloin meats advertised by Coffin Greenstreet Fletcher at the pork house corner West and Raysts.
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