06 Sep 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1889
Page
1
In New Orleans on September 6 report confirms 22 black laborers killed amid white violence in LeFlore County. The unrest continues as locals fear further massacres with 360 armed whites pursuing fugitives and 2000 workers abandoning fields for swamps. Word also spread that 40 black individuals were killed along the Tallakaichie river.
A mob of 35 men entered Kicamapa Missouri at midnight to drive out Black residents. The town marshal formed a posse, a clash followed, and four assailants were shot and captured while the rest left.
The state superintendent records uneven book requests from counties like Lake Crawford Tippecanoe and Hamilton. Total orders reach about 700000 volumes, some counties demanding five times more grammar than primary texts. A humorous aside recalls a cold classroom anecdote about a boy named Harve pined to the stove.
A discovery shows Mrs Maybrick’s pardon petition was suppressed in the home office and never sent to the Queen. Parliament will investigate and Home Office agents allegedly secured testimony against the prisoner. Ex-Deputy City Clerk Fanning says he was misrepresented in The Sun’s report about a missing clerk’s record. The record likely remains in court files from years past.
At the fair grounds extended preparations include major upgrades. Last week $160 was spent on track work while new exhibition buildings rise as notable firms like Seiberly and Buhcer Gibson & Co contribute.
Robert Ray Hamilton, under pressure from a local case, reportedly abandoned his wife and forfeited his bond. He took his belongings from Noll cottage, Atlantic City, and may travel abroad or to California, leaving attorneys and detectives to pursue the woman accused of entrapment. Families identify the woman, Mrs. Hamilton, and interviews reveal mounting pressure and possible penitentiary exposure.
The Herald reports Gen. Goff eyeing a cabinet post and Attorney-General Miller returning to the White House scene. Miller is viewed as Miller may succeed in the attorney-general role while Goff, allied with Elkins, seeks a West Virginia Republican slate with a Senate seat and tobacco tax abolition urged by partners.
The board of trade asks Secretary Heron for terms to issue many complimentary tickets to merchants for state fair week. President Tanner appointed E B Martindale D A Richardson J H Holliday J A Wildman and N S Byram with himself as chairman to study drilling an artesian well. The committee will meet Tuesday at 7 45 p m at the board rooms.
Thomas Q Johnson, a Beelina railroad worker, lost use of an arm and hand after being crushed between cars. Attorney Henry Spano filed a $10,000 damages complaint Friday naming the new company as a defendant to test the consolidation act in Indiana courts.
Secretary Noble and Commissioner Tanner met in a late Thursday interview. The discussion included a letter read in Tanner’s presence, seen by friends as pointing to a different issue rather than resignation.
A cloudy picture emerges of possible Democratic and Republican mayoral candidates as conventions loom. Names cited include Attorney Jim Baker, Gen. R. Foster, Gen. John Coburn, Maj. Holstein, W. W. Woolen, Dr. George F. Edenharter, and council hopefuls in wards 7 9 14 25. Political maneuvering and endorsements swirl amid insider chatter and campaign tidbits.
The report describes a sheriff race with a dominant candidate promising victory next fall while opponents withdraw. It details a food aid crisis in Van Buren township where Dr Singer’s contract for pauper care triggers distress among miners and families, with 63 households receiving aid and reports of malnourished children.
Friday news notes a judge granting divorce to Sarah S. iver from Charles Howe. Resignations and arrests fill local daily life with court actions involving theft, estate disputes, and contempt orders as police probe several incidents and officials report on public works and school preparations.
Weunrid night drew crowds as the market offered school knee pants suits at 62 50 and up. Hats for men and boys were sold at the lowest prices. A fall overcoat and bundle at 7 West Washingtons were also highlighted.
Indianapolis audience enjoys the dog actor Jerry in a Shakespearian style performance. Chas M Hoyt praises bulldogs for stage humor and notes Handsome the bull dog’s trip weariness and the risks of live animal acting. The cast includes Sir Martin and Flora Walsh with a New York origin dog leading dramatic bits.
Baltimore exposition and Oriole season prompt a rail excursion adjust by Pennsylvanian Lines. Travel from Indianapolis to Baltimore departs September 7 with return September 21. Fare 16.00. For details contact George Reed at the Pennsylvania carrier's Washington office.
Two veterans, one bound for Danville and one for Morristown, were robbed of their pensions at the Union depot. The Danville man returned home in grief after being relieved of an estimated 100 dollars, while the Morristown traveler, with a return ticket, faced similar loss. Local officials discuss veteran pension payouts and safeguarding funds, noting some cases involve guardians and vouchers. Comparatively few veterans are drinkers, but some use liquor to cope with frontier hardships.
The Grand Opera Rouge opened Thursday with A Brass Monkey as the fourth season show. Charles Drew improves as Jonah while J. Miron from Boston Ideals adds razzle dazzle. A Spanish duenna and new production elements win strong applause as the audience fills the beautified venue. A young couple, Bertha Judd and Benes, wed at Grand Central hotel after eloping from 2831 N California St. with the groom employed by S. E. Rhodes.
Chief Dougherty met county commissioners to gain permission to run natural gas pipes to the courthouse tower for heating, with the condition that no building damage occur. The plan aims to burn pine at nearly 200 feet, potentially the highest fuel burn point in the world, replacing the arduous coal ascent by tower watchmen who are cripples.
Brurask v Whipping. Chas. Smith of near Memphis in Ferguson county allegedly whipped his 15 year old son, threats of lynching followed, Smith fled the country. A doctor counted 52 lashes, the boy stripped and bleeding. Seventeen Little Bens noted in Atlanta infants named Ean Harrison.
The era's score and action unfold in a sprawling narrative as Rusie and Sommers anchor a Giants victory over the Hoosiers. Obscure play-by-play captures fielding, hits, and baserunning with names like Ewing, Tiernan, Conner, Whitney, and Denny. Indianapolis 4 New York 8.
W K Lente a young man from Cuitha state died in Seville by cutting an artery then taking morphine and shooting himself in the head. Financial troubles and rumored inheritance losses are linked to the tragedy. His father Dr Frederick St Lente of New York is cited. A separate note states the Central plank railroad company, led by Henry M Talbott, sues the Western Union telegraph for $21000 for roadway use and lack of payment over six years at $10 daily.
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