30 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1889
Page
1
November corn futures opened at Chicago 40 cents, rose to 55, then slid to 32 cents as the squeeze collapsed. Brokers say a pre market compromise between squeezers and shorts settle at 60 cents, avoiding higher uncollectable gains. Separate item notes an elephant in Lincoln causing Thanksgiving disruption before being captured.
Report tells of Engineer Schaub dying on the Big Four line as funeral arrangements proceed. Knights of Pythias members prepare for a Sunday service while postal notices go out. A shocked committee visits Schaub's Georgia home to finalize burial details and mourners react with deep sorrow.
Washington and Maitimota clubs consolidate with two teams formed. The best players join the league while the rest enter the Atlantic association. St Louis to see sale and a new club planned for next season by Chris Von der Ahe, per reports.
Mesere Bailey and Randolph, in city for weeks, have contracted with President Shaffer for 15 miles of electric railway at 700000 total, contingent on a 30 year charter extension. They plan an ordinance to tax 25 dollars per car and fund street repairs along the lines, aiming to start work in April. Don’s All Right. Loeupnon, Nov. 30. Five people from the Peake family are at St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, all well.
Five men from Sourglass Avenue raided two Greenfield stores Sunday night stealing several hundred dollars in goods. Harry Burgess led to arrests by Officer Hostettier with Stout and Page, while James Davis and Charles Long were later captured at a nearby restaurant. Ed Daily and Bert Adams, nicknamed Whitey Bob and Rusty, were identified. Adams and Daily wore stolen overcoats. Suspects offered little comment as police recovered much of the loot.
Perkins testified in U S court on Friday and paid 50 and costs totaling 134.20 His testimony helped convict Coy and Bernhamer in the tally sheet forgery cases The plea and condition of his testimony brought a lenient fine The article also notes two arrests here for complicity in a recent Pryor train robbery jewelry from express packages found in their possession.
Local forecasts call for warmer conditions in the Indians-Fair region and Indianapolis area. The forecast covers the next two hours with rising temperatures, light winds, and no significant precipitation expected.
Reports from the Boston Globe and others reveal a heated dispute within baseball’s labor movement. Players like McKean Glasscock and Ward discuss contracts, loyalty, and capital as factions push a new league and threaten existing arrangements.
A road advance agent nicknamed Andy struggles with bad luck and unpaid hotel bills as actors bluff landlords for glory. A newspaper man barely laughs, while a switchman recounts a bluff using a trunk with fake valuables. The piece glances at theater life, the touring circuit, and a young Hanley following his father in showbiz.
The Gapen case moved forward in Judge Irvin's court with testimony from Ex-President Burrau and Mordian Bank President Gallup. Witnesses and bank letters questioned whether the state proved criminal intent or a short February allowance, while clerks suggested Gapen’s account was misrepresented to induce deposits.
The article recalls a fatal fireman’s death at Ferns on the St. Louis road and notes a dangerous raversa curve that engineers fear. It highlights veteran conductor Classic known as car hungry and mentions timetable changes on Big Four and C, B and D lines. Switchmen complain of overwork and delayed hearings amid brisk yard traffic and recent strikes.
A notice seeks a room for rent via Tae Sun wanted column. If unsuccessful, readers can send a notice for free ten words for three days.
A fragmentary report describes caucus voting where Reed led with 75 votes, Tecelvigg 85, and other figures noted. details are garbled but indicate a presidential selection process with members gathering at a Delaware street location and a formal event, including a full dress affair and a dancing party.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cold morning in Jacksonville with near freezing temperatures in Montgomery and New Orleans. The report mentions a thermometer around 14 degrees, widespread complaints about the cold, and a forecast that warmer weather will arrive by Sunday plus lightly snow covered ground at Latorre and a damp west wind.
Friday night the only surviving child of Louis Voigt and wife of Meridjan Street south of Belt Road died from diphtheria and was buried Saturday. In the last two months this family has lost four children to the disease.
Local notes include a parade attire adoption by the Gray club and silk hats for uniforms, a church service dismissal by Rev J d andthater, and a motion for a new trial in the Frank Mattler suit. Also reported are guardians’ proceedings for Charles Patterson’s custody, a partition suit by Renisch heirs, and the 53rd Indianapolis Benevolent Society anniversary event with speakers listed. Gov Hovey requisition for Charles Smith’s return follows a jail escape, plus fines for Sunday business violations and Indiana prohibition league activities and speeches at Mason Hall.
The death of Prof Gilbert M. Lavette by his own hand shocks the city. Witness Dr Georga Sloan offers a sympathetic account of Lavette’s final hours, linking financial worries and rent disputes to his despair. Lavette, a noted mineral chemist with an extensive natural history collection, was twice married with two sons and left no will or disposition of his property.
Distressingly cold weather grips Iskeport vessels with crews enduring untold agonies. No losses reported Saturday though freezing may worsen. editors warn.
Elizabeth City November 30. Matthew Banks a colored man was hanged here Saturday for murder He refused to talk Only two Negroes attended the affair
Mayflower church leads with Rev Evens delivering Evening sermon After death what Meridian Methodist presents Dr Cleveland in morning on A human religion Seventh Presbyterian hosts Rev Hunter morning with The U S of Christ Plymouth features Rev McCulloch morning on The late Roman catholic converse Central Christian pastor Dr Lucas morning sermon to children The business of childhood New Church Chapel Rev Daniels morning Join Our Watch Club Gare location 633 Virave
Large miners convention dissolves after nearly two hours of debate. Vote on accepting the committee of five report ends with 158 yes and 85 no from nonworking miners, ending a seven month strike. Operators agree to reduced pick sharpening costs and lower rent, with reservations on hiring, while workers see minimal gains. Prices and bets around the rivalry to own “Oli Hutch” noted. forecast of more workers by early next week. Independent observers note the Farmers and Laborers movement under Evan Jones considers continued action in progress.
Biphtheria devastates the city with closed schools and widespread illness. Amid the illness, court notes reveal a trial date for a Woods case on January 10 after a struck jury. Amusements section highlights stage acts and performances at local venues, with updates on entertainers and upcoming shows.
Friday afternoon at the Blake block, Prof Gilbert M Levette, a chemist and former state geologist, was found dead with a double barreled shotgun in his room. The room was littered with chemical bottles and apparatus, a pool of blood saturated the floor, and the brain lay among newspaper and debris. Harris, a shoe dealer, entered the scene and notified Undertaking Co. The 56 year old bachelor had long resided in the city and earlier served as state geologist. Relatives in Cincinnati learned of the death.
Good authority says a consolidation of the Player's league and the American association is arranged. The plan combines brotherhood teams in Chicago Pillsburg Buffalo New York Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Indianapolis with association teams at Columbus and St Louis. Athletic and brotherhood clubs would merge in Philadelphia while Louisville and Baltimore clubs are dropped.
From Brattony North Carolina dated November 30 reports place the death toll at 3 and nearly fifty wounded, most of them persons. The mayor held a brief Saturday morning seance while local arrests totaled minor fines for loitering and association with thieves.additional minor fines listed for drunkenness indecency and prostitution tied to a Jessie Shafer case.
Massachusetts Congressman Lodge will push for a national election law with Senate champions in the upper chamber. The report notes ongoing efforts to secure passage and broad support among lawmakers.
Lumbage defeats Blaine again as Congress prepares for Monday sessions mainly to elect officers. A president’s mass age is completed and Mies Sawyer copies it. Mrs. Stanley Brown buys property on the outskirts of Washington. Reed has 69 votes on the first ballot and is set to receive the nomination for speaker.
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