Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Indianapolis Sun in Indianapolis, Indiana

Page 1

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1891

Page

1

White House of Mexico and Chapultepec Palace Splendor

The article surveys Chapultepec palace near Mexico City, mark of Maximilian and Diaz rule, detailing the Paseo and its statues, the palace’s lavish interiors with gold threads and jewel encrusted arms, and Diaz as a short Aztec leader living in a plain exterior but grand interior. It notes the tunnel escape route and the palace’s strategic defense, plus Diaz's reluctance to use English.

Mexico Chapultepec Alameda Charles IV Quanhteaoc Montezuma Cortez Washington St United States Maximilian Diaz Republic King's Mills City of Maximillian White House Porifirio Diaz Prince Albert

Tidiana Weather Forecast Improvised Report

The note gives a fragmented forecast for Tidiana and nearby areas. It mentions generally fair conditions with stationary temperatures and some reference to Tadianapolis and vicinities. Details are unclear but indicate fair weather tonight and around 10 PM readings.

Tidiana Tadianapolis Vici

Father of Greenbacks Dies in Chicago

Col Edmond D Taylor died of old age in Chicago on Friday. He was the father of the greenback currency and a trusted friend and adviser to President Lincoln. Taylor helped Lincoln move from a Salem country store to Springfield to study law. He was 40 years old.

Edmond Taylor Lincoln Chicago Edmond D. Taylor Illinois Salem Springfield

Religious Anarchy Threatens Pioneers in Mich

A hoodlum element tormented a small band of worshippers who held nightly services in a log church two miles west of Yasse. On Thursday night they blew the entire front door of the structure with dynamite. No clue to the perpetrator.

Yasse, Mich Here

English's Amusements Welcome New Show With Noted Cast

A colonial era entertainment page previews Pauk with English's booking next Thursday through Saturday. Goodwin and star Camelot cast reappear with new play by Augustus Thomas and Syd ney Rosenfeld, paid upfront and royally. Lottie Hollywood shines in a milliner role. Other acts include Old Jed Prouty’s gifted horse, Richard Golden’s dramatic entrance, Hermann and Abdue Kahn’s East Indian necromancy, Eva Ray Hamilton with May Howard burlesque, and new rocks at Elder's priced at two pence per Bacchano pill box.

N.C. Goodwin John KE. Warner Goodwin Augustus Thomas Sydney Rosenfeld Mr. Goodwin Billy Bird Billy Jed Prouty Richard Golden Mr. Golden Golden

The Gavel's Fallen Springer Refused to Withdraw

An extended caucus in Illinois politics centers on Speaker selection with Mr Springer maintained as a candidate despite a 5 0 vote against him. Delegations, resignations, and committee assignments unfold as Mills Crisp Springer and others vie for the speakership amid party maneuvers and anticipated appointments.

Hix Gros Illino Springer Mir. Springer Liastate Nevwespanere EEC Atd O’clocy Syringer Olock Crisp Milla Vietory Mills Mesars Crispy McMillan Appropriations Committee River Yoder Ohio Kerr Pennsylvania Turner New York Dalton Indiana Farmers’ Alliance Thomas H. Watson Georgia McMillen Hatch

Electric Lighting Negotiations Limit City Clerk's Role

Negotiations between Thompson-Houston Electric Light Co and Brush interests in Brush City center on hiring City Clerk Bud Swift after his retirement to oversee municipal lighting. A private letter from Mr Orler confirms no productive progress and that the board will be notified when bids reopen. Officials expect bids to reflect wear, depreciation, and investment costs, with little room for lower pricing.

Baen Thompson- Houston Electric Light Company Chicago Bud Swift Brush Theodore Hailey Indianapolis Board of Public Works Oriler Indiananslis Jon Devon Te Brush Bailey Hr. Caven Te Brush Company Sun Bates House Wonder Western Electric Company Ae A Figura Sheva Bailey Jim Indianapolis Contras

Grand jury to probe attempted lynching at jail

Grand jury begins Monday to investigate the assault on the jail in Bis son. Prosecutor Holtzman vows a thorough airing of the matter and to pursue those who wrote threatening letters and all who participated, pledging justice for the act.

Grand Bisson Holtzman

City building inspector reports on new structures

Building inspector Fitchey prepares a preparive report on the number and style of structures built in the city since his appointment. It will be completed by January and will include valuable information.

Fitchey Janis

Mid-Winter Bicycling and Club Entertainments

The Zig-zag club, an amateur satire group, plans winter entertainments and debates forming a meeting to discuss a national meet next year. Cyclists, theft prevention groups, and notable racers like Assinger and Zimmerman highlight a lively scene amid cold weather and clubroom tales.

Assinger Boston Zimmerman Cycle Protective Association New York City Franze Hay & Willetts Flere Uuntaine Damascus Thanksgiving Bay Lum Hay Tom Ming Hay Lis Turkey

Watches and Diamonds Offer Broad Styles at Low Prices

The American Watch Club Co. advertises watches and diamonds as its specialty with the claim of best, latest patterns and designs at the lowest prices. Located at 11 N. Pennsylvania St, with reference to Schrader's imported canneries at 74 E. Washington St.

American Watch Club Co Pennsylvania-st Schrader E. Walington-sty

Yellow Bridge Baptisms Spark Thanksgiving Sermon Crowd

In Bucktown the Yellow Bridge serves as a baptismal and rallying point for the colored community. Pastor Carr’s Baptist church sits nearby as crowds gather on Thanksgiving Day for ceremonies described with vigor and reverent spectacle.

Carr Turkey Pers Prectise

Baptismal rite on canal banks amid a cold, packed crowd

Pastor Carr leads a solemn baptism as Black followers gather on a sallow bridge by the canal. Amid cold rain and shivering spectators, a large man is submerged and raised by Carr. Nearby a Vandalia engine collides with a streetcar at Kentucky and Union tracks, injuring several passengers as officials dispute blame and withhold comment.

Carr Sallow Bridge Ses Seron Pastor Carr Lea

Baptism at the Yellow Bridge in Cold Canal Waters

A solemn baptism unfolds at the Yellow Bridge as a slender novice enters the canal under a deacon’s guidance. Despite biting wind and cold water, the ceremony proceeds with a mix of pious emotion and peril, leaving onlookers chilled.

Yellow Bridge

Scheme for Harris gas process company forms in Indianapolis

The scheme to manufacture gas for fuel using the Harris process is taking shape with the Indianapolis end organized and capital stock set at five hundred thousand dollars.

Schewme Harris Indianapolis

Jury charges in Corkins case completed at noon Saturday

The Corkins case arguments closed and the jury charged at noon Saturday. Illinois-st. motor and express wagon collided at New York-st. Friday afternoon with no injuries. windows smashed. A purse snatching occurred in front of the Ryan block Friday. the victim’s name is unknown. Several minor incidents and thefts noted. several arrests and fines reported. Testimonial for Margaret Reed Duckley at the Grand Friday night raised funds with performances by Miss Roseieg and Mrs. Wallace. Multiple home entries by thieves and a serious assault on J. B. Simmons, leading to a fine for Woods Farry. Marriages listed: Hershel Meredith and Mina Baddle.

Corkins Illinois-st New York-st Ryan James W. Brown Fall Creek Gravel Road Broadway Harman Harmes Tosant Insane Asylum Margaret Reed Duckley Roseieg Wallace Gilmore Jordan Tennessee Sr Vifer Lotlanaave J. H Emma Halleckson Alvin and Johanna Burgess Edward and Nallie Kavanaugh William and Rose Connell John Susan Flick Duarus Elizabeth Kistner Davis St Anna McCray S. Wastet Benjamin Walsh Meek

Explosive attack at Sage office shocks New York

A male named H D Wilson detonated a bomb in Russell Sage's office, killing several including B J Morton and injuring others. Sage survived and hid remained at home. Broadway blast drew crowds. Frank Minzie Sage's stenographer missing, presumed dead. Police report seven to nine injured, survivors return home. Authorities trace crank threats and suspect a prior incident tied to Sage.

Russell Sara H. D. Wilson Sage Wilson B. J. Morton Frank Robertson C. Wilsborne J. Calhoun W. R. Laidlaw Slocum Pokeeman Framen Mr. Sage Col. Slocum Escsne Wil Russell Sags W. J. Arkel Geo Gould Debrie New Youn Broadway Tl Broadway Henry Norton Frank Minzie Russell Sage Miss Moriarty G. P. West Western Union Saga

Governor to wed in Taylorsville and civic notes in Evansville

Attorneys general Smith visits Evansville on state business while Gay Chase and Col. Roberts travel to Liberty. Secretary Matthews returns from Clinton. Treasurer Gali hosts state officers next Wednesday. Gov Chase to marry a young couple in Taylorsville Il with prior promise six years earlier. Hebrew congregation reports stable finances and new members amid plans for a seven day Maccabees feast beginning Christmas. Rabbinical social efforts falter, though some push for renewed congregational social groups and charity work by B. B. societies continues locally.

Altorneys Smith Evansville Gay Chase Col. Roberts Liberty Matthews Clinton Gali Taylorsville Capitol Roberta Indianapolis SUN

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maximillian Gnse New Orleans Vera Cruz Puebla Sieze Iscazia The Mer Greenbacks Amusemuits Lottie Hollywood Hermann Mrs. Hermann Abdue Kahn Eva Ray Hamilton English’s May Howard Burlesque Company Wm. L. Elder Reed Sougn City Life James H. Rice Washington Wm. Cooper Ahzer Buskirk Henry Jordan Buckle Post G. A Board of Childrens’ Guardians Jefferson P. McNab Deon Progress Club Mansur Grand Hotel Booth Ird Woollen Fox Noen W. Pearl James Coble Watten Loveliss Feather House Circle St Chapman & Maially Dr. Woodburn Evanins Hamilton Madison Morrie Franklin America Virginia New Jersey Mir. Bailey Brom Srore Shubah Caloret Pastor Carrs Churel Flask Buck Indiapa-ave Bucktown Yaliow Churuil Duor Unionailway Kentucky Sim Earle American Wheel Works Joseph Stucker John Frenzelent Waa Fiauman Mme. Fransel Hin Chas. Neitling Anil Keiting Attilouisiana Barns Carleton Oldurate Farman Frenzel Vandalia Frosting Dagman Burford's Mmeler Ulinois St Ouse Ban Cronada State House
Search Courier

Search the Indianapolis Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Indianapolis Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication