Firemen Injured in Bowen Merrill Fire Face Removal Probe
Claims of political pressure surround the Board of Public Safety as it reviews retention of about 15 injured firefighters including Tallantire. Rumors say 11 new appointments await announcement while a push to remove some injured men and replace them with a party faction circulates amid mayoral and Republican opposition.
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Reviews Relief Fund
Card of Public Safety
Bowen-Merrill
Webster
Denny
Theodore Haughey
Bowyen-Moerrill
Wm. Tallantire
No. 13
Denny Tonday
Ed. Leach
Webbingon
Sam
Neal
Chas. Wesbey
Lewis Affert
Wim. Long
Catterson
Tallentire
Tole
Clark
New Goard
Sugar shortages loom as wholesale grocers warn of May delays
May Run Out of Sugar. Word from the sugar trust to wholesale grocers says orders cannot be filled until late May. Stocks are low but orders exist to meet consumer demand, yet a refiners shortage could cause a month long sugar famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Restery Trust
New Medical Remedy Promoted by Boston Doctor
New sideboards at Wm. L Eider's describe a cancer remedy said to treat many cases. A noted Boston physician Dr. Clemmer, M. D., offers the treatment in his clinic at 24 East Whlost.
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Wm. L Eider’s
Boston
Cp. Clemmer
M. D
East Whlost
Ballot selections show Wallace leads as Easterday Sullivan Kelley vie
The article traces Wallace increasing his lead with Sullivan in second place and notes new candidates Easterday Kelley and Wilcox. It includes voter bulletins urging three votes for Easterday and four for Kelley, plus a sample ballot and instructions to mail ballots to THE SUN BALLOT editor.
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Wallace
Sullivan
P. C. Trusier
L. Kt. Easterday
J. J. Kelley
W. W. Wilcox
SW. W
T. L. Sullivan
J. C2
Meek St
Turay
T.L. Sullivan
S. Br, Holt
T. Cottrell
Inc
Cubtura
C.S. Denny
P.C. Trusler Eli Ling
J.T. Brusn
G.G. Tanner
Wi. Morss
W.P. Fishback
Wim. Hick
W. W. Woollen
W.S. Caniel
Emil C. Rassmann
A. W. Condnitt
James
Jno. Caven
Vred. Banmann
J. Brennen
J. A.egan
MD. Riley
Bernhamer
Lowry Ben Frankli
M. Basta Gil
Thom
A. Keifer
Lynn Martina
Simeon Coy
Jd, Kelley
Woodruff Place 18 Glad Cleared for Self Rule
Residents celebrate independence after a vote and councilmen facing resistance. J F Payne recalls bribery threats and vows to remember those who tried to sway them. Sim Coy notes boundary and redistricting issues risked delays. Charles Snell, a switchman, died after an accident on the St Paul road.
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Woodruff Place
J. F. Payne
Martindale
Woodru
Sim Coy
Circuit Court
Caicace
Charles Snell
St. Paul Road
Fire destroys cattle and sheds at Mast Liberty stock yards
One hundred thirty seven head of cattle and three acres of sheds were burned in Mast Liberty stock yards in Prerspurc Pennsylvania early Tuesday morning. The report notes a separate item: Senor Recca, minister of the interior, has resigned.
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Prerspurc
Mast Liberty
A Recca
Burnes Avrus
Senor Recca
Interior
Sporting Life Features and Early Season Notes
The column highlights a 30 000 profit projection and mentions Princeton football prep for next season. It notes Cincinnati’s league opener with a band concert and reports on bets around Hall and Fitzsimmons. It covers baseball under the national agreement and lists recent scores including Boston 6 Washington 0 and Cincinnati 2 Louisville 15.
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Boston
Princeton
Cincinnati
Joe Harris
Fitzsimmons
Hall
Buck MccKernal
al Johnson
Sporting Times
Raceland
Association Baila
Philadelphia
Washington
Haddock and Farrell
Casey and
McGuire
Baltimore
Athletics
Cunningham
Townsend
Callihan
Louis
Nealand Boyle
Dwyer
Kelly
Hurley
Huston’s Rage Drives Return to Indiana and War Mood
Washington reports Hans B. Nobeker named Huston’s successor as treasurer with a 150 000 bond and another 150 000 after Senate confirmation. A three week money recount is planned and Huston’s anger over public resignation coverage ends any potential reconciliation. War talk grows at army HQ as volunteers are urged for rapid mobilization.
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Washington
Hans B. Nobeker
Huston
Senate
Patie
Harrison
Indiana
Comic Opera in Bloomers Defies Anti-Tights Law in Minneapolis
The Wilbur Opera Company at the Lyceum theater announced it would present comic operas with performers wearing bloomers beginning Monday night. Crowds filled the street, with about 2,000 unable to gain admission as the show opened amid cheers and public approval for the bold act. McHale’s anti tights bill faced ridicule as the production ran past midnight, seen as a death warrant for the measure.
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Minneapolis
Mirssnaro
Minn
McHale
Wilbur Opera
Lyceum
Wilbur
Jimmy Cony
Susie Kerwin
Ala McHale
Alliance Names Gresham as Presidential Candidate
Toprka Kansas April 14. Spl. Gresham will be the alliance candidate for president if he accepts the nomination.
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Alliance
Toprka
Kas
Tudge Gresham
Bowen Servill Relief fund report released
The Bowen Servill Relief committee presents its final report on the Bowen Merrill relief fund. Of 92453.49 dollars, 11807.37 has been paid to families of the dead, 35 057.92 to the injured and others, with remaining 3900 to be invested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen-Servill
Bowen-Merrill Relief Fund
U S district jury drawn to try criminal cases
The U S district jury to try criminal cases was drawn Tuesday and will be ordered to report May 5. Memorial committees for Decoration Day meet Tuesday night at Squire Smock's office. Schliewen quartet drew a large audience at Baldwin's Monday. Miss Lottie Adams attracted the crowd with solos. Central labor union meeting at Cyclorama building admitted new delegates and pledged support to still-out unions. Standard orchestra to give a benefit for locked-out unions at Tomlinson hall Sunday. A committee was appointed to aid labor in the eight hour suit against Noel Bros four feed company. Births and deaths listed with names and addresses.
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U.S
Squire Smock
Schliewen
Baldwin’s
Lottie Adams
Cyclorama
Central Labor Union
Partners
Bakers
Timers
Coopers
John
Lillie Martins
Mary Caster
Edward
Anna Arnold
Frank
Dora Reger
I. J
Mrs. Conway
Fred
Julia Sawer
A.C
Irene Thomas
Mrs. Kimball
Drarus
Pearl Dumser
Shelby-st
Scrofula
Timothy Murphy
Art Exhibit at Propyleum Showcases National Paintings
The Indianapolis Art Association hosts a major exhibit at the Propyleum, with celebrated works by T. C. O. Steele and Henry Plumb among others. J. Harrison Mills organized the display, arranging paintings in a bar- so padded setup to avoid packing, drawing praise for variety and arrangement.
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The
Art Association of
Indianapolis
Association
New York Sun
National Academy
Art Association
T. C O. Steele
Propyleum
Wo. Chase
Carroll Bsckwith
Brown
Gamins
Palmer Cox
Henry Plumb
W. St. John Harper
A. B. Seveill
Walter Satterlee
Mr. Satterlee
Edward Gay
R. Lewiseed
B. R. Fitz
Millais
Reginald Cleveland Cox
Alex
Harrison
Bundy
Waltham College
Meriind Krusemano
J. Wells
Cuampney
Jd. Harrison Mills
New York Art Guild
Gag rule passage and redistricting ordinance advance
The city council held a 15 minute session approving ordinance No 7c after brief debate. Absentee was noted as Olsen but he planned to vote for the measure. The Broad Ripple company route was adjusted with a requirement to cover paving and a single track cost, while amendments faced company opposition. England's flu spread with rising deaths in Lincolnshire.
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Olsen
Lissel
Mr. McGill
Sweetland
Trusier
Ane
Mr. Youtg
Preston Curry
Meuill
Gasper
Broad Ripple Company
Washington
Bellefontaine St
Lincoln-are
Eleventh-sts
Fresh Foreign Facts Across Americas and Europe
Barry Sullivan a well known actor dies in London on Monday. French ministers warn France faces bankruptcy. Prince Rudini calls a European war unlikely. Austria seeks McKinley tariff modification before attending the world fair. A Bari trial in Italy draws violent scenes as Captain Verney is arrested for procuring a minor. Chile reports distress from the revolution and rebel atrocities. Bradford weavers strike and suffer injuries in an unclear incident.
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Barry Sullivan
London
France
Prince Rudini
Austria
Male Vita Society
Bari
Verney
Chili
Bradford
England
Omethar
Mandas
Tadly Jojured
Odd Tales From A Corner Drug Store Circle
A doctor at the corner drug store warns old spring grip victims to head south or die and discusses Earth’s cooling cycles. Prof. David Starr Jordan’s Yosemite talk, daring photographer who lowered 560 feet, and editor Brown’s New Orleans observations are recounted along with tales of a sharp Cincinnati clerk and Mississippi pilots with a Jonah inspired superstition.
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David Starr Jordan
Yosemite
Alls
Jordan
New Orleans
Jonah
AWAY THEY GO President Harrison Heads West on Train
President Harrison and party departed at midnight from Washington aboard a special train. The party includes Mrs. Harrison Mrs. McKee Mrs. Dimmick Russell Harrison Wanamaker Rusk and several aides reporters and military officers. A Birmingham leg and encampment plans spur regional committees as national defense events attract leaders and industry groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
WasHincrox
McKee
Dimmick
Russell Harrison
Weather Report for Indianapolis April 15 1891
The 24 hours ending 8 a m. April 15 1891 saw warm cloudy weather with clearing intervals. Colder conditions followed with occasional rain in the afternoon and night.
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Indianapolis
Local Women Embrace Fashion At Bernhardt Season
The city gears up for the Bern fort engagement as women spend on hats dresses and hats again with milliners charging high prices. Fashionable gowns cost hundreds to thousands with Ab botto and others noted for extravagant purchases.
Amusements noted at Evans Hoey and Grand Opera House
The piece shows Sara Bernhardt in Fedora and Agnes Wallace Vila World against Her, with Evans & Hoey packing theaters for old songs and plays. The Grand Opera House reports a strong Monday crowd for Boer and the Levy sisters, plus a varied program, ahead of a future Lilliputians run.
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Exulieu
Sara Bernhardt
Fedora
Giash—Frans & Hoey
Mitch
Palk
Agnes Wallace- Vila
Stil Evans & Hoey Pack
Grand Opere Howls
Boer
Levy
Spring trade outlook brightens for city merchants
A Sun tour across local jobbers finds general optimism for spring and summer business. Sugar demand drives some prices, but merchants expect a return to normal after weather and rain disruptions. Boots and shoes, rubbers, and hardware show strong activity, with collections steady and money easy despite some tax delays.
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Sprinz
Sun
B. Applegate
Severin, Ostermeyer & Co
M. O’conner
M. O’conner &Co
R. J. McKea
McKeen& Co
R. S. McKee
McKee & Branham
Congress
S. B. Carey
Layman, Carey & Co
D. P. Erwin
C. B. Cones
C. B. Cones Manufacturing Company
Onlin
Indianapolis
Bernhardt party arrives by rail with light crowd at Union Station
Thompson of the encyclopedia on duty after a ten day grippe. The Bernhardt party from Detroit via L L and W arrives at 10 20. They exit toward the Meridian shed, Sarah carrying a bundle and a parment, walking fast and chatting in French as others ignore the scene. The New Trunk Store advertises 35 percent discount this month.
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Mr. Thompson
Fietroit
Sarah
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