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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1891

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Crack Light Artillery Plans July 4 Interstate Drill

The Crack Light Artillery plans a grand inter state drill in July in Indianapolis with prize money needed to attract many renowned units from the south. Leaders urge citizens to subscribe promptly as 15 favorable responses have already been received and many famous companies are expected.

Crack Light Artillery Indianapolis Riilery Withi South Chickasaw Guards Memphis Oted Atlanta Rifles Atlanta Nashville Ansas City Morelian Cadets Phoenix Lght Infantry Brunswick ‘Riflemen New Orleans Maha Guards Omaha Neb Ligitrtillery Ual

Altered Bills and Postmastership Hopes in Indiana

Discussion centers on changes to an apportionment bill including Monroe county and tax provisions for railroads while alleging improper enrollments. Critics question who altered the bill and accuse state officers of tampering. Gossip mentions several men seeking postmaster positions and a local medical remedy company changing hands with Dr. Hale joining the new dispensary team.

Monroe County C. W Oppenbein

Bernhardt Coming to Town Impressions of America

The divine Sara Bernhardt will perform Tuesday and Wednesday, drawing praise for her current American tour. She comments on American cooking, society, and youth, contrasts social types, and praises Ibsen. Also notes about Judge Hill fined for gambling visits and a mayoral caution to residents. Reports of a prospective uprising among White Mountain Apaches.

Sara Bernhardt America

Features Of Sporting Life And Local Bets Headline

Billy Mitchell challenges Tom Warren for a fight. Buffalo plans to launch several yachts afloat this year. Terre Haute builds a $20,000 amphitheater for August meetings. Tennessee senate passes a bill to close pool rooms in Nashville and Memphis. The Turners and Gambrinus bowling clubs played Friday night, Gambrinus winning 833 to 708. Grand pool: Schiebel beat Adams by 16, McGuire beat Hettinger by 3. McGuire leads. Zigzag bicycle club starts a handicap pool tournament for a gold medal. 20 entries. Q Neill to divide Al Johnson’s $30,000 among stockholders. about $3,000 for Al Johnson. New York Jockey Club building an immense 1000-pipe orchestrion in Germany for races. Brighton Beach has first baseball game Sunday at 2:30 pm. Will iam Sowders’ team vs Grand Avenues with Sowders, Gray, Brown, Dave Sowders, and Schaub in points. New parlor goods at Win. L. Elder & Co. Best $5 jacket at the New York store.

Billy Mitchell Tom Warren Buffalo Terre Haute Tennessee Senate Nashville Memphis Turners Gambrinus Schiebel Adams McGuire Hettinger Zigzag Bicycle Club Q’.Neill al. Johnson New York Jockey Club Germany Brighton Beach William Sowders Bine Battery Gray Brown Grand Avenues Dave Sowders Schaub

Beef Famine Fears Rise Amid Beef Market Pressures

Market observers warn of a coming beef famine as cattle are bought up across the west and south. Armour of Chicago contracts vast western herds while stockyards report no fuel to panic, though beef prices are already rising 20 to 30 percent with July or August as the window for cheaper cattle.

Chicago Henry Bals Indianapolis United States Indiana Armour Tae Sun Charles J. Kubns Illinois Sun

Missing man at Union Station stirs town chatter

At the Union Station the walking encyclopedia Mr. Thompson has been missing since Monday as a grippe illness lingers. A parade of town figures promises fantastical acts and political stunts, with Mayor Sullivan expected to win again and a flood of local names outlined for various schemes and misadventures.

Mr. Thompson John Lane

Reinhold in a Bad Box in Burglar Ring Case

The arrest of Lemon E Reinhold fuels intrigue in the organized burglary gang, with Horton identifying him as a key accomplice who knew about the safe and loan deposits. Files recount Horton’s confession style involvement and Reinhold’s alleged role locating jobs while denying murder or direct robberies. A wider tale tracks Smith and Stevens, their confessions, and a web of indirect accomplices linked through a sister, a wife, and a workhouse sentence.

Lemon E. Reinhold Feibleman Philip Mauer Horton Squire Justice Fuibleman Pont Jiustice Feremian E. Court St Morey Reinhold Clory Ito Smith Thad Stevens Lintner Dearinger Simith Smith Reinhoeld Bosdofer Chas Circuit Court John Hoffman

Huston Likely to Be Replaced in High Office

Washington reports on April 11 suggest Treasurer Huston may resign for good with K H Nebeker from Covington invited as successor. Blaine and Harrison tensions rise and a possible shift of secretaryship to the president before July. A proposed dress bill for foreign ministers and consuls draws skepticism over dignity and U S standing. A poor case of Hattie Roberts and a hospital birth is noted along with an unrelated injury to John Kennedy from a prior explosion. Republicans win a Senate seat and 12 representatives in Providence. British forces near Manitua. decisive battle expected.

Washington Huston K. H. Nebeker Covington Ind Congressman Read U. S United States

Memorial address by Gov James E Campbell May 30

Gov James E Campbell of Ohio will deliver the memorial address in this city on May 30. Harry Weaver, recently named police foree member, resigned Friday over his wife’s objections to his being among the finest. Court martial of W Payne concluded Saturday. decision to be released in next general order. Frank Fremoin and Fred Vallmer charged with selling liquor without a license. bond set at $200. Jerome B Howard of Knightstown charged with pension fraud. to be moved to Cincinnati for trial. Grand jury indicts horse thief John Wilson. bond raised from $1,000 to $2,000 after a hurried proceeding. Public safety board appoints Adolph Shafer and Wim Colbert to oversee roaming cows, nicknamed “cowboy patrolmen.” Brief list of local births and illnesses follows. Licenses issued for Louis Fletcher and Mary Minnemeyer, James Middleton and Rebecca Samuels. Presses view a carved bronze statue of Marguerite and Mephisto by Toso. to be publicly exhibited Monday at the New York store room.

James E. Campbell Ohio Harry Weaver Payne Frank Fremoin Fred Vallmer Fort Wayne Grand Jury Wilson Columbus Board of Public Safety Adolph Shafer Wim. Colbert Chief Colbert Hattie Roberts James Mrs. Super George Emilia Schmidt Henry Sophia Bosemann Amos and Mary Charly W. C Maggie Myers Minnie Toullis Serah Golden Oak Hill Imma Edwards Arnis St Lydia Minshall Hoyt Erippe William ‘Wallace B. W. Osborne N. Tilmnois St Lagrippe Louis Fletcher Mary Minnemeyer James Middleton Rebecca Samuels New York Marguerite Mephisto Toso Venice A. Swan Brown Pettis Dry Goods Company

Mrs May Wright Sewall Votes Highlight Local Mayor Race

The Sun reports two ballots cast Saturday for Mrs May Wright Sewall in the Indianapolis mayoral contest though ineligible. Other candidates named include A Kiefer Gid B Thompson Dr H A Cleveland and Lynn Martindale with totals listed for Sullivan Holt CobU c Denny and many others. Separate items note hydrophobia case in Hanley Mass and local weather and obituaries.

May Wright Sewall Sun A. Kiefer Gid. B. Thompson Trusier T.L. Sullivan R. Holt T. Cottrell Jno Cobuc Denny C. Trusier Ell Lilly F. Brusn Tapner S. E. Morss C Hilgenberg Wm. Sicklin W. P. Kishbuck W.S. Canfield W. W. Woollen A. W F.C. Rasume EB. Swift Jerry C. Foley David Wallace Simeon Coy Tim Splan M. Dugan Roe. Catterson CF. Darnell A.B. Grover Wm. Greinsteamer Otto Stechlian Jno. Caven D. Sepuin Brennen Fred. Baumann M.A. Riley J. A.egan BR. W. Lowry Bermhamer W.H. Quastman

Foreign Facts And Various Notables Of The Week

Warner Miller and party inspected the Nicaragua canal while Haron Faya the Italian minister sailed for France. An underground body of water was found in the Sahara. The Mala Vita trial reveals sensational details. Gen William E Strong died in Florence. An explosion at Zanzibar killed thirteen and wounded twenty. England forms a commission to study labor strikes. Bernard Gould and Litzy Langtry’s leading man caused a dramatic onstage moment. A plot to murder the czar unfolds into a major affair. A well known officer implicated in a suicide case. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for curing blood disorders. New Taberose bulbs and Gladiolus bulbs advertised.

Warner Miller Nicaragua Canal Haron Faya France Sahara Desert Mala Vita Society William E. Strong Florence Haly Chicao Sultan’s Palace Zanzibar England Bernard Gould Litzy Langtry London

Italian Crisis Deepens Over U S Note and Press

Reports from Rome allege Rudini’s cabinet seeks aggressive action if Washington fails to answer by Saturday. The uproar follows caricatures of King Humbert and a note about U S minister Porter’s possible expulsion. Blaine denies the sensational dispatch, calling it fabrications. Baron Fava sails to Rome as Vatican papers mock threats of war.

Lennox Rome United States Marquis Imperiali Porter Italy Washington Rudini Humbert America Spl U.S Blaine Diplomatic Department New York Baron Fava Vatican Party

Timid Man in Jail Faces Notorious Horse Thief

A timid prisoner, John Wilson, jailed for horse stealing, faces mounting evidence as horse detectives seek him. A dramatic inspection at the jail by three men prompts fear in a turnkey and a dangerous encounter as Wilson’s pursuers confront him directly, recalling a past horse theft and life-or-death stakes.

Sunday Services Across Local Churches This Week

A digest of church schedules lists First Presbyterian with Dr. Gaines and evening sermon Hypocrisy and social life, First Baptist led by Rev. Taylor with topics Fae hill Lucre and by-path meadow, Central Christian with Dr. Lucas on Personality and influence, New Church Chapel with Rev. Daniels on The seamless garment, St. Paul’s Church at 10 a m with Rev. Spruille Burford officiating communion, Plymouth Congregational with Dr. McCulloch morning talk The development of the idea of Christ and evening piece How the other half lives by Frederick Hetherington.

First Presbyterian Gaines First Baptist Taylor Fae Hill Lucre Spruille Burford Memphis Tenn Plymouth Congregational McCulloch Christ Ives New York Frederick Hetherington

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