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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1891
Page
1
Detective Thornton questioned John Abbott after a near lynching in Haughville over a suspected robbery. The article recounts Abbott’s brutal rope ordeal, the Abbott family history, and the pardon of his brother years earlier, ending with Abbott describing the mob’s actions and his narrow escape.
Ottawa April 30 Parliament opened with a throne speech noting steps by advisers to urge wider trade with the United States and a possible fall conference. It suggests extending the Washington treaty modus vivendi while awaiting negotiations and friendly settlements of outstanding issues.
The French government claims evidence Boulangist funds were used to stir unrest among Paris's lowest classes. Weather outlook for Indianapolis area shows warmer spell, fair conditions with showers, near steady temperatures through the 24 hours ending 8 a m May 1, 1891.
Whiting Allen of Forepaughs circus visited the city on Thursday. A boy, Win Mittay, died at his home on Noble Street after a fall from a lumber pile. Keiser was released from Noblesville lockup under the poor convict act. The synod held a public meeting at St Johns church with Bishop Chatard. The Steele girl died of peritonitis at age 13. Cain jailed on a warrant. he had been working on commission for Metropolitan Manufacturing.
Hutchinson, a veteran speculator known as Old Hutch, vanished after leaving Phil Conley’s saloon on Pacific Ave. He reportedly bought a Pensacola ticket and may be en route to Florida for a vacation from business cares. His sons insist he is headed south to escape creditors as markets firmed.
The Sun reports druggists and many city dealers charged with violating revenue laws amid a saloon driven clash over liquor sales. Prominent druggists deny wrongdoing and claim saloonists are stirring sentiment while wholesale beer dealer Jacob Metzger defends his operations as wholesale only. A meeting of druggists is planned for Friday at the Board of Trade.
A Fox press wire reports 35 000 Drammers Alliance members in Ohio and a push to capture the legislature and topple Senator Sherman. Washington says Harrison may secure the presidential nomination by acclamation with Blaine Clarkson and Quay backing him. Gore Ullas seeks another run for governor with a plan to call a special session and decline the senate seat if elected. otherwise he resigns to join the senate. Gov Bill predicts western and southern Democrats will dominate after 1886, making New York east of the Alleghenies unlikely to gain the nomination, and he aims to win New York governorship to prove strength.
Two seven year old boys Arthur Cadwell and Willie ter faced the archi police court on Thursday morning. They admitted stealing toilet soap from a drug store and taking money as well as a playmate’s tricycle. Arthur blamed Willie while Willie said Arthur taught him bad habits and that he carried a revolver. Mothers listened astonished as the mayor lectured the youths and sent them home with a probable harsh reprimand.
James Hubbartt of Washington township Indiana died Wednesday night at 106 born March 31 1785 in Delaware He fought Indians near Lawrenceburg in 1817 as a ranger in the war With England earned an 8 pension to death Was a Tippecanoe club member voting in every presidential election since 1816 Funeral Friday at 3 o’clock in Mapleton church
The Standard condemns Blair’s appointment as minister to China and China’s refusal to receive him as a rebuff to Blair and the United States. It warns it will hurt Harrison’s popularity and urges Blair’s supporters to find him another role. A fire department shakeup follows the board’s Thursday meeting. Several veteran members are dropped to make room for Wednesday’s appointees including Albert I. Nister and Richard A. Orlapp. old force reassigned.
New York police tighten grip on Frank Sherlick known as Frenchy No 1 after bloodstained shirt and room trail tie him to the Wailerst hotel killing of a woman. Inspector Byrnes reports arrests and witness plans while the body is sent to Salem for burial.
Captain Hunter aboard Birdston recounts February fighting at Pisagua Chile where insurgents landed, shelled the town, and blew up a dynamite charge near the wharf. The attack killed a family member and wrecked coal and barley supplies as control of Pisagua shifted repeatedly in the war.
Report from St John’s Newfoundland on April 5 describes fifty bait carriers escaping government ships at Fortune Bay and sailing toward St Pierre. Vessels reportedly returning with men incited to rebellion by French who supply arms ammo and liquor. British steamer and HMS Pelisan dispatched to intercept. Bloodshed warned if French actions continue.
April reports from Italy describe mass arrests of anarchists and socialists in major towns amid claims of an international plot to trigger revolutions in European capitals. There is note of criminals being shipped to America and surprise at an emigrant named Bader deemed guilty in Germany being rejected for entry.
In Berlin on April 30 reports say an important letter from English labor agitator Tom Mann to Westphalian mining strike leaders never reached its addressees and is believed seized by the government.
Dalton's Head and Foot Store promotes William L. Elders display and Dalton the Hatter. Bates House showcases a range of hats and footwear as part of the local trade, inviting customers to compare styles and prices.
Voters show Sullivan with a slim lead as the field narrows to Cafterson and Trusler. Ballot figures include Bean 8, Coburn 44, Denny 161, Lily 16, Brusni 106, Morss 28, Woollen 60, Canfield 83, Conduitt 16, Franks 1, Wallace 0, Born 10, Splan 21, Reaume 1, Carterson se Simeon Coy Grover 1, Dugan Wartime names appear among many candidates as the ballot count climbs. A call to vote by mail urged readers to cut out the ballot and mail it to the Sun ballot editor for daily tallies. Mayor race notes list Democrat and Republican entries and a 0 count placeholder. Sanitary official comments on Vajen block violations lead to repairs and potential prosecution if noncompliant.
A broad roundup covers the SuN ball club forming, planned games with Klas & Coleman, and a five mile handicap bicycle race for Decoration Day. It notes the Muncie gun club tourney, Indiana league ambitions for a July 4 gathering of 600 riders, and a proposed $10,000 club house. Scores from multiple leagues are listed, plus city park and football ground concerns at Fairview and Butler’s football plans. Also mentions Kirain and Slavin's announced Hoboken bout for $10,900.
An out of control Big Four locomotive 277 surged from Dillon street to Union Station at about midnight. Engineer David Hall was injured, fireman Kinney escaped unscathed, Webster and Andes minor cuts. Wreck damage cost estimated from 3000 to 8000 dollars with cars and boilers smashed.
Mrs Boone suffered a severe forehead wound with 15 stitches by Dr Beck after a carriage collision at Illinois and Chios, Wednesday around six. Mr Boone and daughter were mildly hurt. the Boones linger at the poor farm with their relatives. Ernest T Morris, 36, explorer, died of pneumonia at his father in law’s home in Delaware Street. leaves a wife and child. Isaac Smith’s death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment, ninth hour set for his execution on Thursday for a Pike County murder in 1859.
A compact foreign wire summary notes Moltke buried at Kriessin on Wednesday, Paris denies labor demonstrations May 1, ex-minister Mejia leads in Mexico, and Italian chamber rioting over slave trade. Reports list a German explosion killing five and injuring twenty, Chilean rebels seize Copiapó, and Pesth killer-murders his family before drowning in the Danube.
The ad claims the product cures the worst headache in five minutes and is harmless. It markets Dr Story's Five Minute Headache Cure as a nerve food that improves the system and treats nervous troubles. Each package costs 11 cents.
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