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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1890

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Evening with Booth A Grand Shakespeare Night At English's

The English's theater drew a packed audience Tuesday for Booth in Macbeth with Modjeska as Lady Macbeth and Skinner as Macduff. Critics noted Booth’s grace and Delicate shading despite some crowding and a long late train announcement. The audience, well dressed and orderly, admired the performance and presence of Shakesperean students and Avon Shakespeare club members among the crowd.

Oglish Opera Booth Macbeth Modjeska Otis Skinner Macduff Lawrence Hanley Malcolm Layon Scot Vanderville Avon Shakespere Club Shakespers Chicago Waterbury New York Victoria Morvein Tate Gove Latera Ike Angel In Blue

Which shot first Geo Harter and Pat Killian Affray

Two men, Geo Harter and Pat Killian, were arrested after a late night street affray near Mississippi and Maryland streets. Patrolmen stopped a pistol duel as both men grappled for a revolver, with Harter claiming Killian provoked them over alleged infidelity and Killian denying ownership of the gun. Killian was wounded in the mouth. Harter was later examined in police court.

Geo. Harter Pat Killian George Harter Killian James Taylor Mississippi Maryland Ste Taylor Slate Traden Harter Suny Killain Ida Whitman

Baseball Tuesday shows upsets and close scores across leagues

Tuesday’s games feature Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago and Buffalo Chicago. strong pitching with Nichols Ganzel Rusie Buckley Gleason Clements and more. Batters tally many hits as errors mount, with several tight margins and mixed outcomes across cities and clubs.

Harry Wright Boston Philadelphia Rusie Buckley Gleason Clements Lynch New York Cleveland Cincinnati Gilks Zimmer Foreman Keenan cQuiade Daniels Miller Coughlin Nagle Pittsburg Chicago Zacharias Brotheroom Brooklyn Sowders Daily Husted Pee Ferguson Hebert Murphy O'Day Ewing Gaffney Barnes Galvin Hurley Bakeley Sutcliffe Gunning Matthews Buffalo

Behring sea dispute lingers amid policy shifts

Washington waifs Uncle Sam and Johnnie Bull remain apart on the Behring sea issue. A presidential reception was held for the public with the president and his wife. Gen. Tom Browne's health improves and he plans to join tariff debates. President Harrison vetoes a Dallas public building extension, saving 350000 for the people. Critics mock the first family’s light entertainment while Windom cites a firm moving ceremen into the United States. Advertisement notes wallpaper designs, wall coverings, and local supplier Carl Moller at 161 E Washington St.

Sam Johnnie Bull Tusany Tom Browne Abe Harrison Dallas Tex Ned White House Windom United States

Lottery Auction Sparks Hoard of Odd Bets at 192 EH Washington

A Wednesday auction at 192 EH Washington street drew a large crowd as Averloin express sold about 960 unclaimed packages. John Gustin led the sales with vivid remarks as bidders snagged items from bonnet boxes of almanacs to a brown jug, brain finishings, a breechloader, a crocodile satchel, and stone cutters tools. A poker-faced crowd roared at misfits and mishaps while a few prizes proved valuable despite odd appearances.

Washington St Wedneday Averloin Express Company John Gustin Elwin Booth Jane Hading Harrison Merton Inv. Ganton Andi Gustin Prospectness Webster & Co Mark Twain The Central University

City Life News Highlights Involving Local Incidents

Soft shell crabs on sale in city restaurants at 60 cents a pair. Private car described on the road near Halsemore. Resolutions committee to meet at board of trade Wednesday at 3. Auction music festival tickets moved to Sunday May 2. Mrs. Sarah Robinson, 75, dies at daughter’s home. Saloon burglary at West Indianapolis traced to thieves. Attorney fees awarded over estate dispute. Electric light firm sues over cyclorama company. Two children reported missing in Norwood and Miccisat area. Legal motions and court updates across Bates-Clay podeste case. Blurred transit and social event notes fill the day.

Booth Halsemore Board of Trade Sarah Robinson Ben. J. L. Robinson G. R. Hibben John B. Sanders West Indianapolis Addison C. Harris Georga W. Galvin Fr. Wayne Jennealactric Light Company Indianpelie Cycl Brotherhood of Locomotive Greacien U.S. Senate Peoria Cas Simpson’e Chapel Howard St Siaith Raubask Centerville Beo Stinvon Tom Tagpart Union Depot Kaneses Et Tou Lag- Sart Fiere Vesebingien Tulergstional Brotherhood of Furniture Wood Workers Fois Aity Dudge Irvin Ed Poanda Paralim Cue Wiliam Sicherberd Wilharoch Gottfried Koehrer Kuehler James Whitcomb Riley Bowen-Merrill Roberts Park Church Fairview Park Georga Hitz & Co Michigan-st Seventh-st. M. E K. Loftin A. Dunn N. Hanna Meats Princeton J. S. Spann W. J. Richards M. J. Osgood C. C. van Camp O. S. Sayles Fondau Lae John Wanamaker & Co Philadelphia Charles F. Ludwig & Co Howe Gustin & McCurdy Cincinnati Ludwig & Co W. Washington St Nanhoule, Tann

Mayor Sullivan Finishes Two Assault Cases In Court

In a Tuesday session Judge Sullivan fined Mike Galvin ten dollars and sentenced him to 25 days in the workhouse after a drunken frenzy plea in a brutal assault on his mother. A second case, Sam Barkdall, 19, involved a fight with his father over discipline of his children, with the elder Barkdall testifying to repeated threats and blows. The judge postponed the hearing, and the custody of a branch remained mentioned alongside the proceedings.

Sullivan Galvin Sam Barkdall Percival Barkdall Blake St Mana Meta Raunt

May Day fears as town hall closes and troops parade

Paris reports a closed town hall and German troops patrolling streets amid rising May Day anxieties. Louise Michael, noted artist, is arrested at Lyons amid unnamed mystery. New York papers discuss the Kemmler habeas corpus case and electricity firms likely behind the legal maneuver.

Paris Rome Berlin Louise Michael Lyons

Union Railway Sues Over Depot Fence Blockage

The Union Railway Company filed suit Wednesday to stop Street Commissioner DeBoer from tearing down the iron fence at Tilinoisst depot. It says it is ready to build the foot bridge per ordinance, but the city engineer has not submitted plans. A temporary injunction was granted by Judge Hovland with a hearing set for next week.

Union Railway Company DeBoer Hovland

Fire destroys county shop at Ewrickaville

A fire devastated the blacksmith shop and carriage works owned by County Commissioner Jacob Wonrink near Ewrickaville, northwest of the city, Tuesday morning. Loss estimated around $1,500 as nearby farmers battled to halt the flames from spreading.

Jacob Wonrink Ewrickaville

Planted a Class Tree at Judico Institute

Dr Jenckes addressed the Judico Institute pupils as they planted the Olnes tree on the Hew In site. He spoke of U S timber, from Niagara Falls to Alabama, noting 465.5 million acres with 150,000 acres depleted yearly. He urged each of 10,000 Ohio schools to plant a tree to aid the future. Florence Huntinger read the dedicatory essay as classmates helped plant and a group photo was taken.

United States Niagara Falls Alabama Ohio Institute Jenckes Nan Lyon Florence Hunteinger Milea Misasa Bertha Flack Margaret Nicholson Fannia Root Flora Anderegg Delia Ramsey Florence Hunt- Ssidger

Little Telegrams From Across the Nation

Frantic dispatches report Governor Bustkner seeking troops in Perry and Knott counties to curb lawlessness. A missing Mason County citizen E L Sexton is feared murdered after his horse returned bearing blood. A 13 year old girl Ida Ellen and 14 year old Reesie gang members eloped with two men in Maine. A fight near Portland, Oregon leaves Chas Olsen dead and Chas Wilson injured. Sixteen hundred emigrants arrive from Winnipeg.

Frankfort Bustkner Perry Knott Tlemingsburg E. L. Sexton Piamville Mason Covery J-Enver Ida Ellen Reesie Ganghtera Mia D. F. Krag Cincinnvati J. J. Gerbcer Chas Mahone Fortland Ore Jack Haymon Chas. Olsen Chas. Wilson Uinge Tuasday Winnipsz

Republican scheme to pack Congress for Republicans

New York April 80 Spl The Star says confidential friends of Senator Quay aide disclose a plan to keep Congress Republican. The proposal would undercount the South to cut Democratic seats and inflate Northwest counts to add 10 to 15 Republican representatives. A meeting of the Republican National Committee on May 7 is reported to endorse the scheme.

New York The Star F. W. Leach Quay Congress Porter South Republican National Committee

Mississippi floods ease as rail line opens and conflicts rage

Floods along the Mississippi are subsiding while the Oregon Bay railway resumes traffic. Reports mention political moves in Congo, liquor licensing battles in Illinois, prairie fires in South Dakota, and multiple crimes and disasters including a shipboard squall near Florida and embezzlement charges in Pittsburgh. Notable names include Stanley, Lord Randolph Churchill, Korz, Julia Heyer, Miss Elizabeth Cleveland, and Rev. W Y Wilson amid a flurry of local and national concerns.

Oetagoa Bay England Scoland U. S Tlinois Indiana Ohio Cincinnati Corporal Tanner Stanley Congo Lord Randolph Churchill Pierre S. D Korz Cronin Julia Heyer Chicago Ty. A. Lange Tokio Japan Eiizabeth Cleveland Florida John Key Metropolitan Fife Insurance Company Pittsburg Michigan Supreme Court Belen Gougar Bloomington Ill Reva. Jackson Pitner Wm. Lambert Michigan Detroit Canada John Major Wilson St. Debne River Hall

Hit With A Baseball Causes Serious Brain Injury For John Campbell

John Campbell of Clermont, about 25, was struck above the left eye by a fast throw during a ball game between Evarta workers near Haughville. Initially thought a bruise, swelling persisted, skull fracture and concussion diagnosed at Fletcher's sanitarium. Neglect and delayed treatment raise fears of inflammation and possible fatal outcome. Campbell is robust but precarious due to delay in seeking care.

John Campbell Clermont W. B. Fletcher Evarta Manufacturing Company Indianapolis Campbell Fietcher Eregelo Campbdell Firat

Art exhibit at Masonic hall features mixed works by H G Plumb and others

An exhibit at the Masonic hall showcases H G Plumb of New York with Counting the chickens, a small boy and a hen in a detailed scene. other works include Courtois' Madonna, Pearce's The beheading of John the Baptist, and Bicknell's sea fog scene. Several pieces draw critique for sensational or unrealistic elements, yet the collection remains notable with Wirthelmars The siren valued at 1800 dollars and kept at the Columbia club.

Masonic Hall H. G. Plumb New York Chae Sprague Pearce John, the Baptist Phil Armour Chicago Art Institute John Baptist E. M Bicknell Frank KE Scott Wm. Vuplanck Birvey Siiver Aleespare Wirthelmar Art Agsaociation Columbia Club

Kemmler Case Stay Granted Ahead of June 6 Hearing

Judge Wallace of Syracuse grants a stay of execution in the Kemmler case. Kemmler will be brought before Wallace's court on June 6 as the plea argues the death act is unconstitutional. Indiana forecast calls for fair skies with light rain and slightly warmer temperatures.

Annony, N Apri Wallace Syracuse Kemmler Indiana Indianapolis

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