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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1891

Page

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New Jail Plans for Marion County to Include Underground Court Access

Marion County commissioners favor a three story brick jail with 72 cells and an underground passage to the courthouse for prisoner transfer. An attached turnkey yard and multiple wings aim to enhance security, with an upper floor cell arrangement and sound tubes to watchers. site choice centers on courthouse yard pending possible land donations.

Janket Autel Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company St. Louis Chas. G. Mueller Sanparvising Court House Yard OS E Thas Perh Poul Merion County Jaul Marion County Court House Jireetiy Sharif Market St Tlis Tuinkay Washington, D. C Dayton

Little Tuesday the mimicry prodigy of New York

Joe Artint's niece Tuesday is a renowned young performer in New York whose unusual name stems from her Friday of birth. The child, billed as No. 401 by her uncle, charms crowds with recitals and dancing. She mimics skits, recites lines, and delights audiences, with plans for a future as a great actress.

Joseph Arthur New York Arthur Ramlet Sobledy Tuesday Anetta Cobb Aby Charlotte Senna Wood Santa Claus

Miss Osgood hosts cat party as chic social fad

In Norwich Connecticut Miss Jane Osgood a wealthy resident hosts a cat party at her grand home inviting about a score of cats and owners printed invitations on linen paper with a cat image. Cats socialize and feast on fish and other fare while Dr Heber Newton weighs faith and resurrection in a New York sermon. In Snow Hill Maryland William Wellsworth, a jail inmate, escapes repeatedly using clever tricks but is finally restricted with an iron collar chain and ball and chain after a near fatal series of attempts. Religious fervor briefly frees him then fades as escaping efforts resume.

Jane Osgood Norwich Conn Heber Newton New York William Weilsworth Snowhill Wellsworth Joseph Arthur Waelish’s Arthur Realis Garthur Jannis Yeamans Sune Jacob Putentler Perry Bascom Jane Col Henry Clay Risener Perry Vascom Judith Berolde Sue Eudaly

Arrest of Rev H B Todd and other local items

Rev H B Todd was arrested at Wheeling on a serious charge as stated by Mrs Bowerman. Arch Martins large barn near Martinsville burned Sunday with contents, loss $2000 and no insurance. Eight young women applying for teaching certificates at Crawfordsville were caught cheating and dismissed. A reception and presentation to Prof John Clark Ridpath occurred at Greencastle Monday with many men of letters in attendance and Will Cumback delivering the complimentary speech.

H. RB. Todd Wheeling Wm. Bowerman Arch Martin Martinsville Crawfordsville John Clark Ridpath Greencastle Will Cumback

Dalton's Head and Foot Store Hat and Shoes Offer

Dalton advertises hats and shoes with free offers. The text names Dalton, Mattes wid Shoer, and Bates Ticuss in a fragmented promotional note from a historic newspaper page.

Dalton’s Head and Foot Store Dalton Mattes Bates Ticuss

Newfoundland Premier Hints Union With United States

Loxnox April 25 Newfoundland premier Sir William Whiteway said Lord Knutsford's Newfoundland bill on its second reading lacks significance and Lord Salisbury may accept a compromise. if not, they will seek justice in the House of Commons and consider union with the United States as a last resort. The financial markets also report grain speculation and a major fire at Forestport Oneida county.

Newfoundland Great Britain Loxnox William Whiteway Lord Knutsford Lord Salisbury House of Commons

Crazy George Anain Announces World Tour Lecture

George Francis Train sends a note to the Mail from Erie on Tuesday morning. He requests the committee be notified and says he will advertise a fair around the world and will arrive at the Auditorium that night for a lecture.

George Anain Caicaco George Francis Train The Mail Erie

Local notes mix court wins and community events

The report covers several local items: Mrs. Bingham wins in the Bingham vs. Walk case at the supreme court. a license attempt by Geo Richardson is blocked after a recent divorce. railroads reject semi monthly excursions due to business impact. Ed Harman accepts a singing offer in Walnut Hills. Augustus Monroe’s family dispute ends with a police fine. workers protest Sunday labor. humor on patrolman rules under the new charter. Haywood’s assault case with a banana seller involved. a long list of deaths and marriages listed as Bierus and DeaAous. multiple marriage licenses issued including George King Anba Wirtz and others.

Mozart Hall Bingham Va Sun Bingham Supreme Court Geo. Richardson Letitia Howard Daniels Board of Trade Ed. Harman Tabernacle Central Christian Church Cincinnati Walnut Hills Congregational Church Augustus Monroe James Vandes St Augustus Jesse H. Horn Big Four Brightwood Central Labor Union Shafer Hla Minc James Haywood McCormick Reaper Company Squire Teilleman Goldman Haywood Washington St Meridian Banarta Hayswood Squire Baywood Bierus William and Elmira White Harles Mrs. Downey Milton Florence Miller A. B Ollie Bingenfelter W. EB Fanny Daniels DeaAous Mary Kinklin Alabama-st Patrick Hennesey Union-st Louisa Arnold Brookside-ave Clara Thomas Chesapeake-st Ashley Surney W. Obie-st Hamorrhaze George King Anba Wirtz

Notice Served to Halt Work on Broad Ripple Road Dispute

A sheriff’s office scene in Washington Township documents a notice served on Broad Ripple transit backers and associates. The Citizens’ street railway aims to block construction by court action. officials discuss prior stock maneuvers, rights of way, and potential injunctions. The Broad Ripple project proceeds until a court order halts it.

Broad Ripple Win T. Steele Citizens’ Street Railway Company Sheriff’s Office Bosson BRC Light Samuel Hanway Gee W. Lancaster H. A. Gooch Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company ULES Canal Teron Brown Dotie Rye Cravel Bar Company PY. Srese Wat Myumonnasa Parr Dr. Light Mr. Hanway Lancester Mi Clanway Mr. Steele WF. Mithelland Citizens’ Company Tin Sugar Flat Road Sean Bailey James Rice Chicago Washington Township S Spencer Board of County Commissioners Bailey Ries Dies Suprems Court Allisonville Sugar Flat Rise Tam Chicago Times Das. West Broad Ripple Company Allen

Still in Frone Battle for Front Rages in Local Graft

Sullivan leads in front of the procession with Wallace close behind and Catterson and Trusler advancing steadily. Tuesday's vote shows Sullivan 26698 and Holt 23. many candidates with under ten votes will be dropped Monday, as supporters plan last-minute voting.

the Moyer Sullivan Wallace Catterson Trusler T.L. Sullivan R. Holt T. Cottrell JNO. Covern P. CG. Trusier J.T. Biasn Morss Win Bierklin W. S. Canfield AW Corre Rade G. J. Franks Valentine Born F.C. Reaume Fishbac Dugan - C F. Darnell Greinsteine Dno Caven Brennen Rifer Ben Franklin W. Jigwey Gid B. Thompson W.H. Rastman Lyon Martindale A. Keifer Mhaz Core Dr. Il A.cleveland Oliver T. “Morton W.sewall L. A. Simpson J. Barry G. A Marva Alr Baker Beiber Jos, Bristow Fred Ellison Seguin Fred Bammann Bernhamer Moninger Lowes Tas Sun Sue Word Tae Sun Hallot Sue Sun

Fresh Foreign Facts From The Global Briefs

French minister to Russia resigns amid upheaval. Over 500 Jewish families expelled from Kiev on Monday. An explosion in Wilkowice Bohemia leaves ten dead. Manipur captured by the enemy. British authorities curb revolutions in courts. Pope Leo notes US public schools rival parochial ones. Col Miguel Lopez dies in Mexico City. once a betrayer of Emperor Maximilian. San Salvador and Honduras sign a treaty ending hostilities. Chinese naval fleet decimated by government torpedo boats. war nears its end with victory for the attackers.

Russia Kieff Wilkowitz Bohemia Manipur Ihe Pope Leo United States Col Miguel Lopez Mexico Maximilian San Salvador Honduras Chifian Resi

Funeral of Count Von Moltke Draws German Nation’s Devotion

Berlin April 28 Count Von Moltke’s funeral drew wide spread honors from all ranks as crowds lined streets and a gun salute ended the service. The emperor and imperial family attended with princes and diplomats while Prince Bismarck sent a letter of regret. In Detroit Michigan Century workers clash with police during a strike leaving a striker mortally wounded and militia called to readiness.

Berlin Count von Moltke Ead Carser Empire Prince Bismarck Hig Eid Aris Detroit Perron Mich Michigan Central Charles Renitz

Fire destroys center block in town disaster

April 28. Fire Tuesday morning in the center block destroyed that and several adjoining buildings in the town center. The Oil City fire department was called, or the town would have been wiped out. Loss estimated at about 103,000 dollars, partly covered by insurance.

Ites Pire Borestport Oneida Couy Yneludize GCA Sig Frankins Oil City Insiurane

Weather Forecast For Indianapolis Apr 11 1891

Indiana will see warmer breezy conditions with wind in the Indianapolis region during the next 24 hours ending 8 am April 11 1891. Local forecasts indicate improving temperatures and windy intervals throughout the area.

Indiana Indianapolis Warner Fic

Sporting Life Features From Cleveland to Waterloo

The board of racing control licenses 70 jockeys as Lexington and Nashville races begin. King heads to Pittsburg for 5000 dollars. Various boxing, umpiring, and club changes unfold, including Ryan and Slavin disputes, Ruppert buying dogs, and a Yale-St. Paul boxing blame game. league results show Pittsburg, Cleveland, and New York powerhouses amid wide sports action.

Cleveland Waterloo Board of Racing Control Lexington and Nashville King Pittsburg Yarlor Loudon Tom Ryan Ryan Slavin Sullivan St. Louis Mundas John Snyder Asso Stati Washington Bob Mathews Vol. J. Ruppert, Jr Philadelphia St. Paul Minneapolis Galvin Mack Young Duryéa Vaughn Bostons Athletics Burlington Farrell Chamberlin Milligan Baltimore Cunningham Townsend Casey Metwaire Tavis Tiere oUsclis Gia Boyle Nea Monyar

Mob Flogs John Abbott in Haughville Jailyard

An angry mob seized John Abbott from the Haughville jail in the early hours, stripped him, and whipped him about fifty times after forcing a confession. He denied guilt, pleaded innocence, and was returned to confinement as about twenty local colored men discussed vigilante action elsewhere. Ike Abbott, his brother, protested their innocence and blamed the mob for targeting the wrong man.

Haughville John Abbott Jobn Disha Craffordsville Pike Baughye Gates Joba Ike Abbott Indianapolis Tivine Abbott Baughville Marshal Swith W. North St Abbotts Squire Martin Tice Calabooso Bklarshal Dillion Sove John Thrope Massad Lin Haughville Lock-Up Devine Trisianapolis SUN Joughville Saladu Dering Calaboose Maria Hoes Ike Siquire Martin Bucktown Eauebville

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