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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1891
Page
1
A vivid portrait of Sara Bernhardt rehearsing scenes from La Tosca in New York with her great dog Myrtha on stage. She appears playful yet authoritative, flanked by servants, amid cold studio theatrics, ermines, and tense but controlled drama.
A Sun report on Camp Morton draws denials from Turnkey Al Taffe and Capt. Dawson. They insist prisoners were fed, housed well, and allowed freedom, citing guards and farmers supplying provisions. They recall New Year hardships, but claim overall liberal treatment and plentiful supplies.
A fragmented scene shows Suffia at a corpse and Sara dying in a secant ceremony. After death Sara sinks into a chair, exhausted, and takes a pull from a silver flask to ward off the cold.
Reports note a secret meeting of Marion county farmers at the state capitol and a Saturday police court continuance for Judge Hill. Other items include a prison witness transfer, a divorce demand from Mary A. Sanborn, a bounced $17 check from a St. Louis wine merchant link, a long elevator lawsuit, and a list of local marriage licenses and births.
A wife and infant attend police court as William S. Carll faces grand larceny charges involving Emma Robinson and a watch and ring. Carll’s drunken deeds lead to tears from his wife and a vow to reform, while the child is briefly placed with the mother as the case proceeds.
Statements in a morning paper about carpenters being kicked from the building trades council proved premature. A journeyman painter said no trouble is expected as the palsters are working, and non union labor is not being hired. The carpenters will honor contracts with contractors, while la grippe reports show declines with seven local deaths. Police Court actions include fines for choking and other incidents, and council debates boundary lines, annexation, and street franchising plans impacting Delaware Street traffic.
Voters weigh in on a crowded mayoral race as incumbents Sullivan Cottrell and Wallace compete with Hilgenberg and new contenders Catterson Grover and Dugan. Ballot excerpts show lively support and letters urging votes for specific candidates amid daily vote tallies and a Sun ballot appeal.
A fragmentary report describes secret Democratic meetings on the South Side, where a German American society is said to mobilize against Sullivan supporters. Members claim loyalty to Democrats while warning rivals like Coy and Bicklin of marked ears, with tensions rising ahead of fall elections. Local figures express concern over the organization’s influence and potential impact on party unity.
The report lists widespread rumors including Germany's exclusion of Jews and a potential revolution in Portugal. It notes the Greek king likely abdicates to his son and departs to Waglang, while Prince Henry of Battenberg, at Grasse, recovers from smallpox. It also mentions British capture near Menipur and unrest in Venezuela with a British subject killed.
Mrs Hoshour, 24, wife of Edward S. Hoshour, dies by self inflected shot amid a week long pneumonia and delirium. A temporary relief measure failed when an oxygen bag burst. Sister present, husband distraught, family and North east community offer sympathy. One child preceded in death two years earlier.
An avalanche at St Anthony Newfoundland swept a cliff onto a house killing Mrs Andrews and injuring others. Nine people were present. rescuers freed the trapped. One son died, another badly injured, and others are expected to die. The scene follows a separate list of brief notices about local events and business formations.
At the state house Tim Griffin forms a janitors unit that drills daily in the basement and plans to march to New Orleans next week to strike the Mafia. Senator Ewing notes the old beard’s theater-funding habit during a speech supporting a new Board of Agriculture. An exchange on the capitol steps features a war joke about Italy and farmers.
Washington April 4 special report says Baron Fava misled by hot headed Italians may have misrepresented matters causing humiliation for Italy. U S government stance remains steady as New Orleans grand jury case proceeds and Chief Secretary Glaine is credited with diplomatic action. Meanwhile Italian plots and threats of anti American actions spur police vigilance in Privendia and other cities.
Jay Grout left Friday for a trip over his southwestern railroad system via the Pennsylvania road. He traveled in his private car Atlanta with son George J. Gould and Dr. John P. Mann. The car is among the largest ever built with hotel like comforts. He will live in the car during the journey and a new railroad deal is anticipated.
A veteran observer laments Harrison's fragile hold on the Hoosier delegation and forecasts betrayals as Hovey White and other figures maneuver for president and vice president strongholds. The piece recalls Ingalls and Voorhees and cites a rare book incident, noting local political friction and a restrained Danville Republican critic.
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