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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1891

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Clamor For Frenzel Prompts City Council Action

The Monday council session closed in 45 minutes with all business disposed of. Frenzel cheap fares dominate debate as Olsen and Gauss back a public clamor for reduced rates while committee reports address annexations and viaducts.

Tom Taggart Joan Rhealing N. Tadianapolis Indianapolis Agent Metaire Sun Vapor Light Company Metruire Eamil Hassman Soho Waivah Committee On Railroads G Stechhan Virginia-ave Markey Sun Council Stechhan S. New Jersey S&s. Tennessee-sts President Yontz Stecban Mr. Yontz Otto Trusier Bilious” Ricklin Mr. Hicklin Mr. Myers Martin Moorphy Cooper Kissel’s Myers Monaday Sux Olsen Gulles Coy Railroad Committee Simeon Coy Panhandle Beeler St Martindale Ave Yontz

Democratic National Committee Sets Arlington Meeting

The Democratic National Executive Committee agreed to hold a full committee meeting at the Arlington in Washington on January 21 at noon to decide the convention location and date. Members present included J Richardson Iowa and J Campau Michigan, with J L Mitchell Wisconsin and S P Shesrin as secretary. Jon B. Trainor of New York was elected sergeant at arms.

Washington Dec Democratic National Arlington da. Au Dan West Menrbura J. Richardson Iowa J. Campau Michigan Arthur Sewell Maine Francis Missouri A. Wi. Sulloway New Hampshire Miles Rosa New Jersey W. KR. Sheahan New York Calvin S. Brize Ohio Jaces R. Kerr Pennsylvania Samuel BR. Honey Rhode Island John C. Haskell South Carolina FL Loomey Teoressee Hirany Atkins Vermont John L. Mitchell Wisconsin P. Shesrin Jon B. Trainor

Board of Trade meeting approves mortuary benefit reviews

The Board of Trade held its monthly session led by President Irwin. It reviewed $1,000 mortuary benefit assessments for W. G. Sherman, John D. Eagle, and G. T. Pfingst, and allowed November bills through the finance committee. A motion formed a committee to aid the Commercial Club in securing the Democratic convention. Delegates to the National Board of Trade convention in Washington on Jan 27 were discussed, with three to be appointed. Resolutions supporting a federal building were adopted.

Board of Trade Governors Board of Trade Irwin W. G. Sherman John D. Eagle G. T. Pfiingst Commercial Club Smith D. P. Irwin J. A. Wildman T. L. Sullivan John W. Murphy A. B. Wilson E. B. Martindale George N. Sloan Sloan National Board of Trade Washington State Board of Agriculture Persimimons County Asylum William Yeager A M. Boone Sophia Yeager Martin Anderson Harvey Mathews Mrs. Anderson Commissioner’s Court Wood Canfield John Reardon Court House Nick Dugan Iris Poehler Joby Curran William Sandereou Canfield Murphy Reardon Kealing County Board of Health C. S. Deitch Beck Indiana World’s Fair Board State House W. H. Hailman LaPorte Educational Agena Hailman Snpper Havens

Suspect Pleads Comfort in Bellevue Ward After Bomb Tragedy

New York reports that Southworth, believed to be linked to Friday’s bombing, says his quarters in Bellevue hospital insane ward are more comfortable than the Tombs. Police have not yet produced evidence connecting him as an accomplice. Russell Sage and other injured are improving and nearing readiness to resume work.

New York Southworth Bellevue Hospital Russell Sage Ulus Peeple Bearte France Gambetta Koster & Bial’s Carmencita Paulus Paris la Revue Boulanger

Stolen horse and wagon highlight busy town crime notes

Local events include a horse and wagon stolen at the Morris and Meridian street corner Monday evening. Other items report missing Walter South, burned employe Elmer Peterson, and court sentences for James Blovett and William Corkins. Officials discuss street funds, tile and drainage group meetings, and Indiana World's Fair planning.

Walter South John Martz Mayhew Elmer Peterson Nordyke & Marmon Company Cominger Daniels James Blovett George Cox William Corkins Supreme Court Leah A. Haynes Flora Newlin Flora Haynes Bailey Controller Woollen Indiana Tile, Brick and Drainage Association State House J. J. W. Billingsley J. A. Dailey W. A. Endsley W. B. Gill Union Station John Lane Tecause Yong

Opening of Congress Deliberations in House and Senate

The second day of the fifty-second Congress begins with formal journal reading waived and Holman nominating a speaker. Reed wins, facing cheering galleries as Crisp is sworn in amid applause. Senate members Daughis of Iowa and Call of Florida are sworn in before a two oclock recess forHouse organization.

Congress Reed and Holman Senate House Washington Springer Holman Myr. Holman Ube Greargin Reed Watemrd Erson Will Ams Crisp Mills House of Representatives McMillan Kerr Yoder Turner Dalton O'Neil Holtman Wheeler Michigan Lockwood Grover Cleveland Daugis Towa Call Piorida

Two Men Creating Noise in the World

A mixed feature outlines Walter Crane and the Paris and New York stage scene. It notes Crane as a prominent English illustrator and decorator, and Paulus a celebrated Paris singer who boosted Boulang er’s fame. The piece adds tangential society chatter and brief local items from Albany and Washington.

Kors Walter Crane Bob Pivan Vary Eveung Mr Crane

Wiley Embers Held After Police Chase and Burglary Charge

Judge Buskirk presided as Wiley Embers faced till tapping, pocket book theft, and a burglary confession. Detectives Page and Kinpey described a long chase and linked Embers to attacks on women. Also jailed were Albert Price for loitering and Peter Ullsworth for burglary at 255 W Washington St, while Walter Willetts had public indecency case continued.

Bauer N. Tennessaass Criminal Court Albert Price Peter Ullsworth Haare Simms Washington St Walter Willetts

President to Send Message on Financial Matters and Silver Question

The president plans to send his message to Congress on Thursday with Secretary Foster’s report due Friday. Officials expect similar content in both messages, with a brief financial section. The administration is likely to back current silver law, while a free silver bill may pass the House and be vetoed by the president in the Senate. The message will address the Chilean incident firmly, showing seriousness and ongoing concern by the president and Secretary Blaine, with no recall of Minister Egan.

Washington Dec Foster House Senate Blaine Egan

Mutual Relief Fund Life Case Rules On Mrs Maybrick Policy

The court of appeals held the Mutual Relief Fund Life Insurance Company liable for a $10,000 life policy on Mrs Maybrick's husband provided the wife does not benefit from the payment. The ruling is noted as significant for all insurance firms and their settlements.

N. B. Insurance Men London Court of Appeals Mutual Relief Fund Life Insurance Company Maybrick

Wheat and Whiskers State Grange Meets at English Hotel

About 15 or 20 members of the state grange gathered at English's hotel on Tuesday morning for the annual session. Master Milton Trus jer opened with his address urging measures to curb grain cornering and trusts while praising agricultural prosperity and calling for reform bills.

State Grange English’s Farmer’s Alliance Milton Tras Congress Grange Derry Rusk

Amusembles at Park Theater Feature Praiseworthy Cast

Local review praises Richard Golden and company in Old Prouty at Haelist's Monday. Noting standout performances by HH. Morsa YF. St. Jackson and Harry Rich, the writer lauds the ensemble and the plot's use of character. Also mentions Hermann at Grand and Nat Goodwin nearing his La Lyceum runs.

Richard Golden Haelist Golden Mr. Gielen Justice's Court Harry Rich John Todd Sam Baldwin Cleveland Ohio St. Jackson Morteave Jed Prouty Nat Goodwin

Jail Matron Demanded by Meridian W C T U

A Meridian W C T U committee led by Mrs Prettymian asks Marion County to create the office of jail matron fix up quarters and set a salary The county commissioners say they have no authority to create the position and insist the sheriff appoints a deputy matron The petition seeks authority funding and housing for a jail matron and notes police powers would rest with the sheriff

Meridian Prettymian Stout Marion County Ccomittee Farrell Eherif Tie

Patrol Wagon Collides On Washington Street

A patrol wagon traveling west on Washington street at noon collided with a buggy. Horace McKay, the lone occupant, was thrown from his saddle but not seriously hurt aside from hip pain and a scraped hand. Officer Pierson assisted as onlookers questioned the patrol’s presence on Washington street.

Bim Galley Washington St River Billy Wheeler Earsylvania St Wheeler

Prison Fire Sparks Panic as Guards Rescue Inmate Row

A city prison caught fire early Tuesday morning causing loud protests from inmates as guards and the fire department rushed to relocate prisoners to the county jail. The building suffered minor damage while a crowd outside grew anxious over possible harm to prisoners. Police restored order and all inmates were saved without injury.

Crewa Cornibes

Call for a New United States Building in Indianapolis

The article notes a congressional session’s interest in a $1 250 000 appropriation for a new four story federal building in Indianapolis. Postmaster Thompson Judge Martindale Rhody Shiel and others discuss site, layout with post office on first floor pension offices and courts on upper floors, and pressure from Commercial duty and Board of Trade to lobby in Washington.

Thompson University Park Court U. S. Tmarshes Secret Service Railway Rail Service Custom House Cincinnati Post Office Department At Washington Indianapolis

Lewis collection fossil sieves in British Museum

Dr E B Lewis a former chemistry professor at American Badlogn Bayreuth gathered fossil sieves from Mt Lebanon showing ancient water levels. Now in the British Museum as the Lewis collection. Two strangers, one cultured elder, gained admission to the college and questioned the doctor about teaching methods.

E. BR. Lewis Bayreuth Mt. Lebanon British Museum Lewis

Dom Pedro of Brazil and a royal tale of a democratic joke

A Bayreuth visit features Dom Pedro humor and a story about a doctor and a車engine trial. The emperor accepts the title Mr Alcante and hands signal duties to a Westinghouse engine during a railroad test. A staged rock fall proves the ruse, ending with Dom Pedro applauding as a miner removes the dummy rocks.

Dom Pedro Lewis Mr. Alcante Bayreuth Westinghouse Brazil

Mary Aspire and Council Presidency Field Grows

The council presidency race shapes up with candidates including Councilman-elect John F. White who may gain South side support except from Mr Olsen. Martin Murphy and Mr Olsen lack experience. Yontz is viewed as well qualified though imperfect. Bugsman may run if urged, but refuses. The Pig Tail War ends as Pekin reports government forces quell rebellion and naval traffic opens between Shanghai and Lienstia.

John F. White Ward 9 South Side Olsen White Martin Murphy Yontz Bugsman Lonnox Pekin Shanghai Lienstia

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