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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1891

Page

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Faithful councilmen meet in mayor's office for acquainting

Democratic councilmen-elect gathered Sunday in Mayor Sullivan's office for a social introduction amid speculation on the next two years of leadership. Labeled as a quiet session, the group denied any policy or gavel talks, stating they only planned friendly remarks and campaign reminiscing.

Sullivan Council Martin Moorphy Emil Rassman Olaf Olsen Rassman Ways and Means Sun Moorphy Hoe Youtz

Council Hearing Promises Debate on Cheaper Street Fares

At Monday’s meeting the council will hear Chairman Myers report on a recent burlesque conference about cheaper street railway fares. Frenzel, Gauss, and Olsen were involved. Frenzel refused to lower the five cent fare, while the committee proposes six tickets for 25 cents.

Myers Gauss Olsen Frenzel Trenzel Weare Mr. Olsen Mr. Myers Mr. Gauss

Brewery Ordinance Faces Challenge From Councilman Murphy

Councilman Murphy said passage of the brewery license ordinance is uncertain. He questioned the legality of an amendment taxing three British money owned breweries separately, arguing they are one concern and should pay one license. He praised the English syndicate as a community benefit amid opposition trends. He could not commit to voting, noting outcome depends on further discussion.

Murphy

Plot to kill Gould and Depew unfolds in bomb case

New York dispatch reports a broader conspiracy behind the Russell Sage office bombing. William D. Southworth, alleged head of a secret order called the grand army of Jabor, is under arrest as detectives reveal plans to strike rich men with bombs if they did not surrender wealth and curb prices. Sage and Depew linked to supposed campaign against millionaire financiers.

Gould Depew New York Russell Save W. D. Southworth Grand Army Jabor Mof Cant. Horne Lecucer Senthyyerth San Francisco Southworth Horan Dynpaniser Sage South America Dullis Inspector Byrne J. B. Shaw Russell Saes William D. Southworth Broadway

U S courts hold Decamer session opens at St Wayne

The U S court holds its December term opening Monday at St Wayne with Judge Gresham presiding. Reports note suspensions and arrests including Patrolman Sanders for unbecoming conduct off duty and Harry Adams seized at the Park theater with an unnamed barber refusing to reveal his name. Judge Buskirk continues a case to Tuesday as other local incidents are listed.

U. S St. Wayne Gresham Pat Sanders Powers Splann James Harry Adams Park Theater Hais Buskirk David Camp Noble St Kragalo Whitset Ambulancs Fenton St W. C. Bowen Ohio Haugh, Ketcham &Co Mra. W Cline Perkins Squire Smock Cox BirTus Fred Mary Lechmann Louis Mary Claffey M. J Anna Shea Adolph Bertha Frey Duarus George Wohrlebe Alice Crawford Indianapolis Edward Gery Yandes St George Wotrow Amos Agee Malott-ave John Eagle Clifford-ave G. L. King Bettie Morgan Joseph Harris Melissa Ballard James Turner Bertha Lee Win Walker Minnie Violet Thomas Newson Ida Samuels John Lyandesker Cos Lyandecker Hyves Siventh-st Columbia Ave Herbert Wiley Judge Cox Lawrence P. Rasussem Sweden Mary Matson Rasussem Dee 2 Dra. Long and Roberts City Hospital Rasassem Dr. Matson Feibleman Young Rasasem

Deadlock in House Speaker Race Drags on After 22 Ballots

Washington dispatches show the speakership stalemate continuing through 22 ballots as Crisp leads Mills and Springer with McMillin rising uncertainty, while factions cling to their chosen candidates. Public galleries restricted, editors urge a swift resolution to avert national governance delays.

Washington Des Democratic Congressional Caucus Crisp Mills Thellinois Springer McMillan Hatch Stevens Wilson West Virginia McMillin Cleveland Betwen Crisp Rourke Cochran New York the Herald Monday Morning Hill Hately Cable Newberry Dinois

Loppy Executed At Sing Sing In Painless Death

Inside Sing Sing a death penalty via electric chair was carried out for Martin D. Loppy. A black flag signaled the execution, witnesses including doctors timed respiration and heart activity, and an autopsy followed. The coffin was buried on prison grounds with four convicts bearing the burial escort.

Stine Sina Martin D. Loppy Brown Loppy Capt Hilbert Dra. McDonald Lamby Rockyyell Lappy Slocum Wood Dugbo Smiler

Congress in Session Doors Open After Adjournment Showered with Floral Tributes

In Washington the house adjourned to Tuesday after a vivid scene of early-morning crowds and heavy floral decorations at desks. The Senate opened with Senators Quay Cameron and Morton present as resignations and seat contests were read and discussed before adjourning at 1 o'clock.

Washinton Democrat Tom Campbel Oriental Club of New York Arthur Club McAleer House House of Representatives Reed Holman Senate Quay Don Cameron Morton Brice and Vilas Florida Davidson Harris George Hoar Texas Chilton Reagan Sherman Brice Ohio

Fatal Explosion Kills One at Sparrow Point Plant

An early morning blast in a Maryland steel works furnace at Sparrow Point killed one worker and badly injured six others. Three injured men W. C. Tallman Thomas Miller and Atonist Bellaire are hospitalized. The furnace was destroyed. Foster illness in Washington grows serious as doctors review his condition.

Baltimore Maryland Steel Company Sparrow Point W. C. Tallman Thomas Miller Atonist Bellaire

Fresh Foreign Facts And Rumors From Around The World

A collection of dubious reports claims Guatemala faces financial trouble while China rebels allegedly defeated and Brazil rests peacefully. other items mention royal illness, weddings, divorces, massacres, and speculative geopolitical rumors from Europe and beyond.

Joseph Hunter Elected President of County Board

Apples and cigars marked the first meeting of the county board as Joseph Hunter was chosen president replacing Jake Emrich. The session was largely ceremonial with little business, as members discussed future appointments and local matters like liquor licenses and the roose Eden night-watchman issue.

Joseph Hunter Jake Emrich Firman Stout Josep Hunter Hunter Sys Etments Fke John Kealing John Reardon Laminna Reardon Mr. Kealing Simeon Coy Martin Moorphy Tom Taggart

Tragedy in Ton, Ind. as Hendricks stabs Shrum thrice

Elmer Hendricks stabbed Oscar Shrum three times during a late Sunday night altercation in Ton. Shrum, a brick mason from Salem, remains in critical condition while Hendricks fled the scene. Local forecast notes generally fair, cooler in the southeast, warmer in the northwest.

Commincton Ind Elmer Hendricks Oscar Shrum Hendricks Shrum Salem Indiana Indianapolis

Poultry and Dog Show Heads to Tomlinson Hall Exhibit

J Henry Lee leads the state poultry association annual five day exhibit at Tomlinson Hall starting Jan 1 with fowls from a barnyard to bantams. The event features pigeon and pet stock shows, numerous bird varieties, and a big dog section with premiums up to 20 dollars.

State Association of Poultrymen Tomlinson Hall J. Henry Lee Sun Iowa Tllinois Missouri Ohio Michigan Kennel Club K. Pebh Massachusetts Charles McClare N. Harker Indiana B. N. Pierce Harry Goodman Auburn Ill Indian Game Club England American Game and Bantam Club American Light Brahma Club Poultrymew Los Angeles Cal

Thoughts of Preachers on Methods and Words in Pulpit

A union ministers meeting discusses Dr. Henry Day's paper Words of warning in pulpit discourse. Attendees debate fear in preaching, the press's influence, and the balance between warning and hope in modern sermons.

Henry Day First Baptist Church Union Ministers Rome Christ Daniel Webster Br. van Auda Charpie Dr. Taylor Jonathan Edwards Cleveland France Jace Lucas Jonathan Hdyward Knapp Hell J. A. Goodwin Connersville Sawyer Jenckes

Jury convicts Corkins of manslaughter in 3 year 6 month term

The jury finds William Corkins guilty of manslaughter for the Barnett case. He faces a three years and six months prison sentence. Corkins was convicted after deliberating since Saturday, with his mother present as the verdict was read. Elmer Corkins and John Kern face forthcoming proceedings and a possible venue change.

William Corkins Criminal Court Thee Elmer Milford Barnett Barnett John Kern William

Linl sign Royle and club expansion plans noted

Linl, New York signs Royle as Buffalo seeks one of twelve clubs. Portland Me to build a kite shaped track. Ward threatens to release Caruthers and Terry. Stockton record meetings over for the year. U S tug of war includes teams from Canada England Scotland Germany. Hanlon and McLean fake race at risco with a tactical finish. Imported canaries at Schrader and a China bazaar sale advertised. Holiday goods advertised with bargain prices.

New York Royle Buffalo Portland Jobin Ward Caruthers Terry Stockton Ward Brown Duffy Murphy Bostons Chicago Buelkthorne Freedom Pilgrims Luke Saunders Sunny Broeck Milwaukee California John Murphy Col. McCarthy Detroit Canada England Scotland Germany U. S Hanlon McLean

Grand Jury Urged to Prosecute Jail Attackers in Lynch Threat

Judge Cox instructed the grand jury to investigate the jail assault aimed at a rape suspect, stressing the duty to uphold lawful process and avoid mob justice. He warned that abandoning court authority risks anarchy and urged indictments for those who attacked public property and threatened due process. Many witnesses have been summoned and numerous indictments are anticipated.

Biscow Cox Bieson Navy Awwailleg Ran Waung Indiana

Miners Kinky Seventy Three Victims of a Explosion

Fire damp exploded in a wine at St Etienne on Saturday killing seventy three miners at work. Eight were saved by rescuers as the gallery collapsed. The mine had recently been deemed safe, causing sorrow and blame toward owners.

Paris St. Etienne

Vaudeville proprietor flees with actors unpaid

Victor Kourts, owner of the Victor vaudeville company at Madison street theatre, left 24 actors and chorus girls unpaid with over £500 in back pay. He attempted to flee but was intercepted by police as he talked to the cast and then escaped.

Crraca Victor Kourts Victor Vaudevilis Madison St. Theatre Kourts

Train falls from trestle injuring sixteen near Evansville

A northbound T N O T rail train jumped the track on the trestle above a bayou near Evansville Mississippi. The 16 passengers were injured several seriously with no fatalities reported as the entire train plunged 30 feet into the water below.

Mirus Evansville Miss

Free trade treaty stirs senate uproar in Hawaii pact

A treaty granting absolute free trade between the United States and Hawaii is reported concluded though it will spark Senate battles. Other items recount alleged murders and robberies, boiler accident, bomb threat, and political moves on free coinage.

U.S Hawaii Senate Conrad Diestiar Eighth Cavalry Sitting Bull W. M. Meadlowe Harry Knife Acros Itawa Win. Wood Ed. Smith Newcastle Bel Rufus P. Ranney West Thurman Ohio Cleveland Marion Daniel Doulin Colonnade New York Oscar Weyrand Conrad Harris Oscar Washington Gov. Hill Elmira Cone

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