22 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1889
Page
1
Washington social life shows simmering rivalries among first ladies Mrs Harrison and Mrs Blaine while cabinet ladies clash over receptions at the White House. Report notes Mrs Logan’s push for influence contrasted with Mrs Harrison’s caution as Congress and diplomats watch.
Judge Howe heard Attorneya Ketcham Harris Haw kine and Smith argue a case originated by John L Sullivan. Philip M Gapen ex treasurer of the insane hospital board sues the Indianapolis National Bank to compel honoring vouchers about 8000 dollars. The bank filed a plea in abatement claiming Gapen no longer an officer. Howe sustained the demurrer to the plea in abatement.
Genoa Ohio October 44 drunken mobs and saloon closures as vigilante excitement grows. Reported placards urge residents to flee as officials fear dynamite may be used against rowdy establishments. Local sentiment runs high as authorities monitor for possible attacks by groups calling themselves holy rollers.
Chicago October 42 day workers threaten to join a statewide rail strike. All Wis central night switchmen are on strike with no wheels turning since Monday noon. Possible broader action hangs over railroad operations if day men join the walkout.
The national druggists convention gathered over 300 attendees in Endian Epolig with prominent members like Henry of New York and Reed of Montreal present. President Kelsey of Pittsburg opened the session after 11 o'clock, as committee badges gleamed and old trade contrasts were recalled with humor and pride.
The account covers an association’s early meeting with Samuel Stewart of Indianapolis criticizing local curiosities and noting jail and asylum visits. Key figures include Arthur Peter and Myara of Benton, Myers & Co., Leo Eliel representing the American Pharmaceutical Association, and J C Eliel of Minneapolis. Debate centers on membership naming, pure drugs, price cutting, and pharmacist legislation amid colorful anecdotes.
Thousands of seventh day Adventists from Orange and Spotsylvania counties led by Elder Brown gathered in Screamer s ville on Tuesday awaiting the world s end advertised to occur that night in Fredericksburg Virginia on October 22 19.
Buyers from the east can close out cash purchases of suits and overcoats at about half value. The dealer aims to unload stock bought within the last four weeks to make room. Call now to save on the best and nicest clothing in Indianaplis at the Arcade 10 W Washington St.
Governor Hovey and Brigadier General Bookwalter oversee bids for state printing. The bids are laid out on blue, red, and green lines to speed copy work and reduce errors, enabling quick placement of figures as bidders are announced.
In a Monday session Commissioner Van Buren bound Egwin Underwood Sam and Frank Overturf over to the grand jury in 21000 each for passing counterfeit Webster head ten dollar bills. Sam Rivera alias Pap Wiggins testified for the state recounting alleged sales of 370 to the defendants and a $50 payment to John Underwood for a watch later given to Henry Spaan for legal services.
A batch of court actions and civic notices unfolds in Indianapolis. Barrett declared not insane by a commission on Monday. Taylor grants a divorce to William and Eilen B. Ickert on cruelty grounds on Tuesday. Kessler seeks custody and alleges adultery in a divorce from Alicn M. Monday. Others include embezzlement charges against W. Davidson, a street collision between agents, and a grand jury focus on counterfeiting and revenue violations.
The Sun reports Miss Caroline F Wells alias Wells Woolsten and others pursued a spree of seduction across states. George F Woolsten, a western milliner bridge builder, fell under her influence. his wife exposed the scheme at Sheepshead Bay. Woolsten allegedly funded two households and gave valuables. the widow’s confessions recount attempts to confine her and a suspected shooting on a railroad.
A newspaper reader quotes a railroad worker condemning the interstate commerce law as a flawed system. Allegations include routine violations by multiple roads, lack of penalties, and the commission’s potential legal challenges. The speaker argues the law is unconstitutional and the commission is aware of inconsistencies in enforcement.
Eleven sailors died or were lost after the steamer foundered off Turks Island on September 4. The remaining eight drifted in the gulf stream with no food or water, eating seaweed, a flying fish, and blood from a sea bat. One man died, another drowned after jumping overboard. a British vessel passed by, and a schooner rescued the last eight near Cape Hatteras with one more man lost at sea.
Judge Howland opens a multi day proceeding on Hezekiah Hutchins and Will Rooker petitioning to declare Jonah F. Lamon, age over 70, as an unsound mind and appoint a guardian for about 75000 in property. The case began with a pleae abatement over non residence but was moved to court at noon amid crowded witnesses testing Lamon’s sanity in Hamilton County Ohio.
An eyewitness from Lexington Kentucky recalls a three hours long prayer meeting held before Robert Benner announced he was ready to die after the lynching over the murder of his mother in law.
Churchill muses on politicians from cradle to grave while the president plows through his message. Eels clog Washington runways disrupt travel. The Washington Herald asks what Harrison is doing as Windorf notes no tight money signals. Minister Ponce fote’s daughters attract attention, Halford nears return, and Noble and Tanner prep verbal blows as Tanner is dismissed as a back number.
Indiana forecast notes warmer conditions with local cloudiness and rain. In Indianapolis area the two hour window ending 2 AM Oct 23 1889 shows cloudy skies and precipitation. Foraker is reported very sick with all engagements canceled.
A Cleveland theatre roundup notes Robert Downing’s acclaimed Claudio in Count Claudio and Colonna in a vivid Ravenna portrayal at the Grand. The piece praises the cast, cites Miss Jamisa Goldthwait in Little Nugget, and previews Rice’s Corsair at English’s with Monroe & Rice following. It also mentions Don Thompson’s Old Homestead and local shop Eagle No 13 West Washington as a leading clothing source.
The council debated for hours over the Meridian Street viaduct and asphalt contracts. Engineer Shawver’s $15,096.40 paving bid was approved, with the railroad company’s share totaling $33,716.28. September shopping bills reached $60,208.2. A fire department reorganization ordinance passed first reading, shifting dismissal power from the fire chief to the council. An Elliott bridge request and Seila farm lease bids were discussed. the master was referred to several committees for action.
Mrs. Amanda Cook and Mrs. Anna L. Farrell, sisters aged about 19, filed similar divorce complaints in the superior court. They allege marriage to John Cook and Frank Farrell on August 29, 1887, followed by abandonment within ten days. Both seek the return to their maiden name Metzger.
The Pennsylvania Company plans to equip its passenger trains with fire buckets fitted with powerful pumps. A Mahomet to Cincinnati stock car run misprint set the time at 623 hours instead of 62. An excursionist from the Cincinnati junketing party claims to know the meaning of C H and D initials as come home drank. The C I and W railroad owns four large freight engines called hogs now reassigned to the Big Four. Union depot gatemen face odd tasks as a barefoot man feigns a ticket change and later uses a $100 bill to buy crackers before leaving Brown County. Optician 26 East Washington avenue. Steel specks 76 cents and up, gold 3.50 up, Comstocks 28 East Washington St.
The article reports on the baseball labor dispute as the Brotherhood squire moves amid league rules. It notes signings by Ed Kitebjorg, Spalding acquiring a three year ground lease, and players like Getzein and Sommers denying contract offers while awaiting November 14. It highlights looming league meetings and possible separate leagues.
In New York on October 22 magnate Ward says little is known about the brotherhood strike beyond scattered cases like Rowe in Pittsburgh. Ward accuses papers of misreporting and notes players delaying league contracts to press for concessions. The brotherhood plans a November 4 meeting, with potential further actions. Spalding signals action on a Chicago war path, warning players to sign contracts or face injunctions. All-Israel men receive legal effect Tuesday morning.
Secretary Heron of the agriculture department shows lithographs of blood stock in the museum lecture room as the state fair winds down. A plan to build a grain pyramid is teased amid chatter about agricultural displays and Indiana pride. Also brief notes report El Rio the race horse ill and Gov. Foraker somewhat better in separate dispatches.
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