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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1891
Page
1
Vienna report details a Wiegelburg tragedy in which a mother kills her son who had returned from America posing as a stranger with a bag of money. After the mother learns his true identity she dies of shock. The father recognized him but kept silent.
The funeral for Rev Dr McCulloch will be simple and devoid of adornment as per his request. The casket is plain black cloth, large and costly inside, with no plate. a minority of elegant touches marks minimal solemnity in Indianapolis. The text notes a social study on the Ishmael line and its descendants in Indiana, highlighting poverty and crime linked to poverty, illegitimacy and beggary. City officers will attend the 2 o'clock Saturday service by order of Mayor Sullivan.
Reports from Longpow say Brazil's government asked Rio de Janeiro Governor Porteira to resign after clashes over policy. he refused and martial law may follow with a military governor. Financial turmoil persists and a new bank panic is anticipated as guards remain at financial houses. Local note: Y M C A seeks tax relief for its building, arguing non profit status under legislative exemptions. county commissioners will consider the request after discussions.
Incorporated: German publishing company Evansville with capital of 6000 dollars. Gov Chase visited Taylorsville on Thursday to wed a young couple. Justice Feibleman unable to preside due to return grip attack. Dune's restaurant changes ownership with W O McKinney retiring. Morgan and Quinn become sole proprietors.
Advertisement notes holiday slippers at Hoff's in Indiana with reference to The Travelers insurance policy from Hartford offering reliable coverage.
Mrs Grant speaks against moving General Grant’s remains from New York to Washington. She says she buried her husband near her so she could visit his grave, and laments aging and inability to fight Congress. She notes monuments to Washington and asks why Grant should be moved from the place he chose.
Petitions filed Friday with the Board of Public Works seek to open Broadway from St Clair Street to Massachusetts Avenue. Backed by Ed Hawkins and Judge Norton, the board favors opening and will refer the matter to engineers. The move could enable more street and alley openings and extensions, a plan previously blocked by the Broadway street railway company aiming to run tracks along the street.
Police matron Mrs. Buchanan returns after illness. Howland named jury commissioner replacing Allen Conduitt. Tim Connor saves a boy from an electric car on College Ave. A union stonecutter scam leads to a $10 piece lost. Holiday pay for teachers affirmed with no make-up. Carpenter’s union ball at Mozart Hall features a $195 banner. Habeas corpus action seeks return of two children. Doan found guilty of assault with a light sentence due to age. Pottery exhibit at Propylkeum draws crowds as rose jar by Miss Ross sells for $16. Multiple small criminal sentences issued. Electric-pole incident causes minor chaos near Alabama and Washington. Hotel staff changes noted at Grand, Denison, Spencer, and other local houses. Births and marriages listed with several names and ages.
A St. Louis engineer Michael Mulcomery sought his daughter in the city leading to the arrest of George Maus and Mary Quirk for adultery. After a sobering exchange, Maus planned to reunite with his wife and the woman with her husband. Judge Buskirk dismissed the charges.
The city swells with a growing street candy trade as white clad agents hawk Nickel sized French chewing candy from Union Station to Pennsylvanian streets. A Swedish originator expanded the market, with rivals following and the trend spreading through the town.
Reports from across Europe and beyond describe Influenzia sweeping upper Austria, China demanding British posts withdrawn at Nampoung, Chile ordering heavy cannon, and King George of Greece suffering smallpox. A Dutch loan of 45 million florins is slated for January. Maj Gen Sir Lewis Pelly died near Hereford after a carriage fall. Revolts erupt in Campos Rio Janeiro province, and Malissori brigands raid Servia. A new volcanic island appears south of Pantellaria. New Austro-Hungarian Swiss-German trade pacts are signed. Queen Victoria hosts a Windsor banquet for the betrothal of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale to Princess Victoria Mary.
Washington January 11 A steam pipe burst in the house caused a brief scare with all fearing a bomb. No damage was reported. Many expect Congress to adjourn early with committees unnamed after holidays and efforts to finish appropriation bills amid limited factional opposition.
At a Friday meeting, Attorney Booker pressed the board to align Sixteenth street curb with College Avenue, noting the curb edit narrows the outlet and blocks streetcar tracks to Central Avenue and Crown Hill. Rooker pressed for common sense as Defrees resisted. The engineer will study the situation and report.
Maryland prohibitionists plan a push for the national convention to be held in Baltimore or Washington. A committee led by William Daniel will travel to Chicago to present Maryland claims at the national committee meeting next Thursday.
Nettie Cook, a blind woman, faced a suit for possession of a house in Judge Walker's room. She and May Woodrum testified that Samuel Morrow offered the home and rent terms, which Cook denied signing. The jury in Squire Alford's court previously ruled for Cook, and the return verdict keeps her in the house for one year.
Daily about a dozen seek admission to the recruiting station but only one may be accepted. A country man demanded enlistment and, spurning orders, tried to assault the captain. A soldier used force, sending him downstairs to the sidewalk. Sergeant Welch notes such incidents are common and that only men of good character are accepted. A well dressed youth claimed to be 19, but the law requires 21 or parental consent. he had neither and was refused. Seven recruits joined this month so far, average month 15, sometimes 20.
Reports claimed Governor Hovey died owing money or carrying a mortgage. The state says he had no outstanding debts and a $10,000 mortgage on his Pocey county farm was paid off two years earlier. His Indiana estate included timber and a 1500 acre lake, with rich soil and extensive cultivation.
Left Some Relics Inc Newhouse buried from his home east of Millersville on Wednesday. He lived there since 1834 and fathered eight children. His widow survives. Among his papers are two 80 acre land deeds signed by Andrew Jackson in the 1830s, preserved in remarkable state.
A gang entered the Linwood railway station in Little Rock Arkansas shortly after midnight stole packages valued at 700 from the express agent and fled.
Through a Bridge Shelbyville Indiana December 11 report says the Little Blue River bridge gave way Friday morning with two teams crossing. One horse was killed and no other injuries reported. The county will be sued for damages.
Willie Jones a 16 year old colored bootblack and newsboy pleaded guilty to the killing of Harry Castelli at the Delaware and Washington corner last October before Judge Cox. Jones testified he found a ring and sold it to Castelli for a dollar. a dispute over a 50 cent half dollar led to the stabbing. Judge Cox sentenced Jones to seven years in the state penitentiary with possible good behavior time, to be released around age 21. Jones’s father George Jones testified to his honesty and industry, while Jones said newspapers had labeled him Texas Jones and rejected the nickname.
Sunol the fleet trotter reached New York on Thursday and was taken to Robert Bonner's stables. Trainer Charles Marvin accompanied her and said the long journey from Senator Stanford's California stock farm caused no injury. She was heavily blanketed and in prime condition.
Nat Goodwin stars in The Nominee at the Grand with Amber as leading lady amid a mixed reception. The curtain raiser Art and Nature features Mary Anderson in an artistic one act. The Howard burlesque company marks Eva Ray Hamilton’s stage arrival while Dr. J. Chas Harrison tours for a Sunday lecture.
Advertisement notes Fine Engraving by Chapman and Mullally jewelers located at 6 Circle-st with emphasis on craftsmanship and options for engraved pieces.
Albert Hitzkey, 35, a worker at W F Piel starch works on West Morris street, was killed in a night shift accident when a revolving screw in a trough pulled him in. His body was found at 4 a m with severe injuries, leaving a grieving family at 95 Kansas street.
Charles Ziegler and Michael McCalchy spar over a shared well on adjacent lots. McCalchy built a ten foot fence with a pump on his side. Ziegler allegedly cut the fence to access the pump. McCalchy secured a trespass warrant from Justice Habich. Ziegler posted a $50 bond and faces court next Monday.
Mrs Stanton J Peelle appealed to the county commissioners to raise the Indianapolis free kindergarten grant to 600 a year. After discussion the board approved raising the allocation by 150, enabling the children to receive extra funding. Road viewers filed reports, and the morning session included many stories.
Frank Williams, who disappeared from home ten years ago at age six after following gypsies who taught him acrobat tricks, returns home after a Kansas City relative directed him to his family. Also reports of a major creosote plant fire in Long Island City with $40,000 loss, two masked Wells Fargo robbers in Shingle Springs, a Berlin banker embezzlement case totaling over 2,000,000 marks, and Pennsylvania officials voting to close the Chicago World's Fair on Sunday.
Features cover sports and college shifts with Falmer O Neil turning insurer and C Hanlon possibly Pittsboro manager under Buckenberger. Anson bets second base in Michigan and Harvard fields a strong team next year. Slavia backed by an Australian, Ely Abram takes Williams post, New York and Cincinnati feud over Boyle, and Pittsboro over O Connor. Trotting breeders oppose the Register association. Ryan accepts Needham fight for 5000 in Frisco. Marvin leaves Palo Alto amid drive tips from Ariel Fathrop. Hamlin says a 2:00 pace next year would shave a quarter. New bookcases at Wm B Elder's.
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