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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1891
Page
1
Washington reports show Indiana Congressman Holman as a potential compromise for speaker with Mills, Crisp, and Springer leading the race. Delegation loyalties shift as northern candidates gain earlier support, while a caucus date remains unsettled and debate centers on who can unite the alliance for victory.
In Lisanon Indiana the Mt Tabor Baptist Church dispute over church governance reaches a verdict. The latest suit ruled for the majority, who seek liberal doctrinal changes and control of church property though the minority may seek rehearing or appeal to the state supreme court.
Washington reports Hanglish interests delay a Costa Rica reciprocity treaty under the McKinley bill as custom duties pledge interest on 10 million dollars in English bonds. Negotiations proceed pending English bondholder talks, with Blaine and the Costa Rican minister guiding the accord to resemble the 1885 proposal.
Judge Woods remains indisposed delaying federal court proceedings until December 16 when the jury reconvenes. Dabney Paris faced a pension-demand charge and was bound over for $500 after a hearing by Commissioner Van Buren. J. B. McCloud of North Salem faced trial for passing a counterfeit dollar. a misread verdict initially declared not guilty, but the sealed verdict later sentenced him to 10 months in state prison.
A remarkable alliance between two farming families, the Rheaum and Morin clans, is reported from a neighboring parish. Each family has eight children, four sons and four daughters, with all four Morin sons marrying Rheaum daughters and all four Rheaum sons marrying Morin daughters in a single matrimonial pattern.
In Denver a jury will be selected by Wednesday night with opening arguments Thursday in the Barnaby case. A large crowd is expected. Also reported a girl, Frankie Moore bour e, enticed from Warren to Indianapolis with a woman named Avery selling art supplies in Sherman house. Avery claimed Moore acted of her own free will. In other items a petition for alley improvement east of Uri olest was claimed lost and contested by officials. Bids for the work were advertised. A man shot by his wife in Br r rato after a year together, Gardiner died at a street shooting where his wife fired three times and kept the pistol as an ambulance arrived.
A District brief lists Sweeney in Dubois County on a five day business trip while Bagley attends an agriculture board meeting in Chicago. It notes a church wedding for Robert Wright and Genevive Elliot, several births and licenses, a building dispute at Van Camp's, festival plans and fundraising, a domestic dispute with a Paris-based wife, plus seasonal game and market prices for deer, quail, rabbits, and various fowl and meat including bears and venison with per unit costs.
The fragment summarizes Cyrus W. Field’s serious condition amid unfolding financial moves by Field Lindsey and Co. It recalls his pivotal Atlantic cable achievement completed in 1867, his legacy as the “Columbus of modern times,” honors from Congress and Paris, and notes on his family, business ventures, and marriage to Mary Bryan with seven children.
The Corkins trial proceeds with the defense calling witnesses to support self defense claims. Testimony includes R B Coughlin detailing a rock watched altercations and the motive attributed to Barnett boasting of dominance. Judge Cox addresses fee disputes from a juror, delaying further testimony until after dinner.
Public interest rose as Countess Russell sues Earl Russell for divorce proceedings at the High Court of Justice. Sir Charles Russell questioned the countess about alleged cruelty and relations with Prof. Roberts, aiming to portray her as hysterical while she reaffirmed prior testimony.
Justice Wondman suspended fines for six socialist leaders fined 100 dollars each while Henry Moore faced 50 dollars for concealed weapons and eight others 10 dollars each. The city prosecutor requested suspension of all fines.
Syracuse New York December 2 Missing Supervisor Welch who took election returns from the third ward in his pocket was arrested there Wednesday morning creating a potential recount issue and official scrutiny.
Judge Walker hears a divorce case filed by Mrs. Landerick against her German husband in West Indianapolis. Neighbors testify to loud fights over religion and country, with scenes of verbal and physical struggle described, while Landerick laughs at witnesses and the wife remains stoic.
E Rosswater editor of the Omaha Bee and president of the old timers telegrapher association visits New York under a commission to study European government telegraph systems. He advocates US government control and will speak Thursday at the Electric club with invited public figures attending.
Reports from a state house gathering describe noseguys and fruit on display amid floral decorations. An organ stands unused as papers are read slowly, and speakers offer brief remarks on growing strawberries from seed and horticulture. Controller Woollen says he will resign within two years, health permitting, to enjoy the country.
The Board of public safety awarded hose contracts to Revere Rubber for 1,500 feet at 65 cents per foot, New York Belting and Packing for 1,50 feet at 80 cents, Callahan Rubber for 3,000 feet at 80 cents, and Taylor & Smith for 3,000 feet at 55 cents. The Ahrens Fire Engine Company of Cincinnati won three engines for 18,500 dollars with trades and rebuilds, guaranteed hose pressure, and delivery in 50 to 70 days. President Hawkins praised Ahrens for best terms and rapid service. Eureka received nothing.
A Detroit dwelling on the corner of Orleans and Catomerats burned after 2 AM. Five people perished: a wife found suffocated on stairs, two children in a bed room, and an unidentified woman badly burned. Authorities later identified the man as Charles Reis, 22, among the casualties. The nurse and four other children escaped by leaping from a second floor window. The fire’s origin remains under investigation.
Indiana city leaders discuss appointing organizers to bid for the Democratic National Convention, with Kansas City and Omaha vying. Officials boast 35 hotels 55 restaurants 300 boarding houses and propose an immense 15090 seat building to host the event and later GA B encampment. The committee meets next Tuesday to begin hustling.
A 52 year old shoemaker, Catchman, was found dying at his Indiana Avenue home by Officer Albert Duty on Tuesday at 9 30. He had been treated for heart failure and leaves a wife and six children in Cincinnati. Neighbors reported his disappearance earlier. Coroner Manker will investigate.
The Board of Public Works met Wednesday and heard protests on Wright Street sewer openings from residents including Julius Zorn and Elizabeth Poehler while approving mains on Seventh Street to Newman and urchin points for Atlas works. Judge Ayers opposed Unicast, and residents were told remonstrances were too late. Sam Shearer announced completion of paving on S Tennessee Avenue totaling 70 000 square yards.
A New York report dated December 2 says black walnut once widely used for American furniture is now scarce. Chicago Cincinnati and Pensacola manufacturers plan large imports of Honduras hardwoods to replace it.
A public works dispute questions the sanitary impact of draining northeast low grounds by converting Manchester street ditch into a sewer to Fall Creek. Property owners fear future misuse by boards, potential sewerage flows into waterways, and constitutional issues over charter authority.
Count Leo Tolstoi works with his two daughters to organize kitchens in Dem koff district for famine relief. He urges government to inventory breadstuffs as rail traffic and snow hamper shipment. Peasants sell possessions as grain reserves run low across the empire.
The piece lists Pittsburg chasing Jack Boyle and a proposed eight club circuit with Warren likely captain of the Princes ton seven, plus large payouts for Jennings and Taylor from the Giants and a Thanksgiving game for Yale and Princeton. It notes various racing and sporting plans and a Chicago trotting board in session.
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