17 Oct 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1890
Page
1
In Chicago 1500 children attending a mass at St Stanislaus Polish Catholic church panicked on fire alarm. Horrific crowding at doors left many injured. at least 100 children hurt and some fatally as bystanders crowding worsened the crush.
Judge Howland rules that the state must fund treatment for the sick poor in asylums, while allowing exceptions if the patient can bear costs and benefits would be unattainable otherwise. The decision cites 1852 act requiring state support for hospital care and distinguishes cases where guardians pay.
The Milwaukee News notes undertakers expect near twenty five percent increases in coffin and funeral trappings due to new tariffs. Frank Flanner of Flanner and Buchbartian doubts death rates or coffin prices will drop with tax changes and cites limited impact on coffin ornamentation.
In Covumera S C on October 17 during a revival at Baulah church Primus Jones was killed Rev A H Durant the pastor believed in his power to kill and revive Jones but the attempt failed Durant and Richard Campbell are jailed following a colored coroner s jury verdict In Dubus Armour Co manager A F P Christ ian is jailed in U S court for selling oleomargarine to a Two Harbors firm without a state license The case tests state powers over federally licensed commerce.
Racel2 encroaches Persian frontier. Cape of Good Hope bank short by about 2 million. Emperor William to devote more to government work. Scotland fears liberal politics. Portugal still bitter at England. Salisbury plans in Africa debated. Ditton and O'Brien in Paris claim flight to keep American engagements. bound for the United States after reaching France. A new Russian painting of Christ provokes crowds in Bari. critics call it artistically inferior yet powerfully realistic.
The Bates Rouge Sarber shop offers new parlor goods described as finest, with emphasis on luxury items for home use.
New Orleans police chief David C. Hennessy was assassinated at his front door by two gang members from the Stopaliagieri, a long‑standing Italian murder society. The crime sparks fears of a Mafia vendetta and multiple arrests follow as authorities seek those who ordered the killing.
The article notes seven children of Henry Vananda dying within 11 months all on the fourteenth day of the month. It also reports cyclone damage near Hasty and Floral College with seven killed, and mentions charity meetings, statistics on dependent children, and a county home versus family home comparison. Also reports on prisoners surrendering and weekly city deaths and births.
Children in this city and state are invited to earn a substantial sum with little effort by subscribing to THE SUN. Each yearly subscription at $3 in advance earns one dollar back. Also reports an assassination in Falmouth Kentucky with city marshal Yorelsong shot at midnight. Doward brothers arrested as mob threats loom.
A Friday summary reports slander suit by David 8 against John Cassail for 5600 dollars, burglary and petit larceny charges against Alonzo Evans, a guilty plea for petit larceny by Hugh Shoba, and a divorce filing by Martha E. Overman. Other items cover court arguments, a $69 claim for services, a Masonic ball at St Anthony’s church, a divorce for Geo W Venters, and a September allowance for a northern insane hospital.
A rear end collision in Madisonville Ohio caused a distinctive freight wreck Friday morning. Several persons were injured though none seriously. Loss estimated at 18000 dollars.
Batavia Ohio October 17. Typhoid fever is raging around Fayetteville with 100 cases in five miles. Schools closed and outside physicians called. In Cincinnati crime and court notes include bail for assault and battery and prostitutes held for Oct 2. Garbage workers levy taxes in Cincinnati for waste removal, causing complaints. Columbus reports a legislative deadlock looming with no clear resolution.
Emm Pa Oct 17 The family of W Scott has him called to his bed and death is expected at any moment.
Stuart Robson leads the strong cast in The Henrietta at the Grand theater New York praising Gav Woodward and Hugenia Lindman for gripping scenes and deft command of accents Franklin Regild impresses with accurate English delivery. The piece tours include a future revival of Lord Fauntleroy roles with Hoen and Cooper alternating leads.
Fall fashion focus at 27 North Pennsylvania Street as the local hat shop unveils an autumn collection. Shoppers visit to view seasonal styles and bargain prices on felt fedoras and corduroy caps.
A letter from a high official in the brotherhood affair confirms growing trouble with the league and suggests a confrontation at the Cincinnati club. Dissatisfaction simmers among local members as rumors spread. In New York, hall raid ends with Mike Mickie jailed after cops seize $36 and 400 chips during a supposed whist game involving Mike and John Kelly.
Christina Williams, a colored woman, nearly severed her husband’s head with a razor at Merchant's Exchange in St Louis. Charles Miller, 15, confessed to murders of Fishbaugh and Baterson in a Cheyenne box car. John Bigham of Grand Rapids received two years in Detroit’s house of correction. A man impersonated his brother to obtain a pension and lived at the soldiers' home for a year. The Steamer Columbia set a new record from New York to Southampton by over five hours, finishing in six days, 15 hours, and 23 minutes. Additional notes reference Cincinnati board affiliations and Ohio Senate elections.
John Coleman the colored murderer was brought to the city from St. Louis by Detective Thornton. He wore ragged clothes and a dilapidated jacket, and was placed in the lock-up. General Lew Wallace searched for an overcoat at the Union depot. An illustrated edition of Ren Har is discussed, with difficulty finding an artist to render Ben Hur. Harpers sent illustrations from France for the general's boyhood of Christ project, but the designs were unsatisfactory. The Leland hotel fire death toll is four, with several missing or injured. The Times notes Dillon and O Brien should stay in America, as the government organ implies they may not return to Ireland.
In Canton on October 17 at Randolph a robbery occurred when three masked men forced merchant James Merriman to open his safe at gunpoint. They escaped with $1,000.
General Belknap and Justice Millar's deaths prompted large national notices. Washington funeral in the supreme court room drew President and dignitaries, with Rev Barnett delivering the sermon and extensive floral tributes including swords, wheat sheaf, anchor, and pieces from notable figures before shipment to Keokuk.
Noticeable staff changes occur at the Big Four ticket office with Dewey C. Drake moving to the Meridian and Washington street office and Samuel Rice taking his place. The system expands to full agent duties while motive power chief GC. O. Smith remains long in post.
The Crawfordsville Pettit murder trial centers on witness accounts of Mrs Pettit’s death from convulsions after a mustard tea. Wathan Meharry testifies she claimed ingesting strychnine to kill rats and that Pettit prepared the tea, with a doctor later summoned as convulsions intensified.
Hart indale with partial docket reports a Presbyterian synod opening exercises in a tabernacle, debates over Sunday closure of the world's fair, and protests to Indiana commissioners. Education of ministry candidates, foreign missions needs, and educational funding receive emphasis as sessions adjourn toward Evansville. A separate Columbus note mentions a bill to abolish the Cincinnati decennial board.
A retrospective look recalls last year’s Friday weather as cloudy and cool with a low of 47 degrees. The piece notes a court incident involving Harry Smith and his wife, a health office birth tally, a Chicago jury situation in Cronin gas, and a Bristol cider cask explosion that killed W. W. Hazleton.
Marion I Hufford and Miss Carria Laag wed in Brazil with Rev C Malvina officiating. A Lagran ge woman reportedly moved her household goods during her husband’s absence and fled, later found living with a Goshen man. John Rateliff of Anderson bought a new gun and hunted, fending off a cow with a club. An Anderson driver jokes about an arrest. A gossiping lady caused a mule to be released, then reattached as the car rolled away.
A Manistee dispatch reports the failure of the R G Peters salt and lumber company. The assignment, to A M Henry of Detroit, involves millions and spans firms in Grand Rapids Detroit and Milwaukee. Creditors include James Knesland and several Milwaukee banks. liabilities rise to about 3 million dollars. A sale of a half interest in Lemon Patere of Grand Rapids pledged to protect Detroit National Bank and Governor Alger.
The vlaid matter gains shape with railway and council committees guiding the ordinance. A special council meeting is planned, and Friday remarks indicate both bodies will likely approve the measure in due form with a potential change reducing the daily forfeiture from 1000 to 160 dollars.
Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity reports fair weather with stationary temperatures. The period ends at 8 a.m. October 18, 1890, noting warmer conditions expected on Saturday.
The article surveys multiple sports and society items including Mambrino Emugegler's 2 14 dash, Richmond taure fay, and upcoming billiards matches in Chickering hall. It also reports Astor Penicliff stud sale at Hunt's Point with Ga tere at 30000 and total auction 88476. It mentions a New York baseball club consolidation, roster details, and tensions with brotherhood leaders led by Ward.
A local closeout advertises eight large surplus lots of goats and ton shoes in varying broken sizes from Burt Packard Bannan Lane and other fine shoe makers. Located at 16 North Ponnayl, Yania St, agent G. P. Marott handles the sale.
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