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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1890

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Judge Taylor discusses car works sale strategy

In Judge Taylor's private room on Wednesday morning a confab among Judge Taylor Attorney Winter and Receiver Henning centered on the gate of the car works. A creditor urged raising bids to win a reasonable figure and questioned Receiver Henning's $175000 valuation. The sale was postponed previously but the 2 o'clock bidders' contest may decide any transfer. An intervening creditor's complaint was filed by Ford Winter as papers disappeared.

Taylor Winter Henning Heaping Sunman United States Flo Ford Winter

Youth 15 Shoots Self in Chicago Flaw Office

Frederick Mantell a 15 year old Chicago youth in the Reaper block Wednesday morning shot himself after leaving an incoherent will. Cause unknown. A man named Baker living on Marshfield ave also shot himself Wednesday. Police court hears Win. and Mary Stone charged with assault and battery after a domestic dispute in which Mary claimed provocation and a black eye. Mary was freed with Stone fined 25 dollars and costs.

Chicago Hills Pieaco Frederick Mantell Reaper Block Baker Marshfield Ave Win Mary Stone Willian Virginia-ave Mary John Wallack Stone Wallack

Health delegates meet across states in Cranteston

American national health conference held in Cranteston with delegates from nearly every state. Representatives are being royally entertained as the event proceeds with discussions on national health priorities.

Cranteston American National Health Union

Nineteenth Reunion of the Third Michigan Cavalry Held

Alger Talks in Michigan as the Nineteenth Reunion of the Third Michigan Cavalry was held in Alger. General delivered the address, and plans to resume work were announced.

Alger Nandraprps Mich Third Michilean Cavalry

Indianapolis Sun Gets a New Dress in Print

The Indianapolis Sun unveils a brand new dress as it shines brighter than ever, amid praise from Goshen News and Baltimore World. The Sun’s upgraded look is welcomed by Frankfort News, with expectations it will continue to grow in prominence and appeal.

Lis Sen Capitol Goshen News Indianapolis Sun Sun Baltimore Endianapolis Frankfort News

Governor Appoints R K W McBride To Supreme Bench

Governor Hovey named Judge R K W McBride to fill the vacancy created by Judge Mitchell's death. McBride, a Republican and former Elkhart circuit judge, was the party’s choice after strong support from attorneys and police across the state. The move pleases Republicans while Democrats protest.

Mitchell Hovey RK. W. McBride State Supreme Bench Judge McBride Judge Mitchell R. W. McBride Lis Indiana Ohio Tam Sun McBride Guv Honey Elkhart

Skeletons Found on Pine Mountain Hunters Burned

A party of hunters on Pine Mountain reports finding the burned skeletons of two men, evidently hunters, on a mountain after forest fires had ceased. The hunters arrived in Driuico, Tenn., December 17 reporting the discovery. The Pope was reported very ill in Rome on December 17.

Driuico Tenn Pine Mountain

City notes and court actions in Indiana region

City items report Murphy couple's temporary stay at the Denison, plans for new club rooms in Lorraine block, and 200 guests at a World’s Fair event. Divorces, a wanted suspect nabbed for assault, a barn fire with $3,000 loss, and bids for county printing awarded. A health facility seeks $1,000 for additions while a railroad man breaks a hip on a train. Court fines for George Field amid a wake of theft and jewelry thefts, plus a Kentucky arrest for illicit medicines. The Courier notes reader praise for The Stun and cites a Supreme Court ruling on liens for livestock keepers.

Francis Murphy Denison Commercial Club George H. Chapman Post Lorraine Mary Hoover Theodore Christopher Baker Juy Viola Stevens Sylvester Johnson Irvington Journal Fitzgerald Sentinel Printing Company Nest Win Montgomery Kregelo Bates St Lafayette Geo. Field Hovey Kentucky John P. Powell Morgan County Henry County Ella Phelps Bureglars Mr. Miller S. Hilinois St Miller Page Nin Indianapolis

Trial of a Strangler Eyraud and Bompard in Paris

The Paris murder case of Michel Eyraud and Gabrielle Bompard unfolds with detective Jaume exposing a complex plot. Eyraud allegedly lured Gouffe to Bompard’s apartment, where a gorilla handed killer awaited, the body hidden in a trunk. Hypnosis and staged evidence later factor in affectively, as trials recount a chilling robbery and strangling.

Michel Eyraud Gabrielle Bompard Paris M. Jaume M. Touissaint Gouffe

Eighteen Killed In Mine Cage Fall at Horner

At Horner a cage descending with miners snapped its rope, plunging to the bottom and killing eighteen workers. The report notes later entertainment coverage from Indianapolis with Frank Deshon’s comedian act at the Park and impressions of the Blue Jeans patrol in Joe Arthur’s new play as audiences respond to real names and local figures.

Bressers Horner Joe Arthur George Dickson Indianapolis Hack Lmorist Cuutsa Beatherleich Yadsley James Whitcomb Riley Trees Tutewilers Hawkinses

Viaduct Ordinance Passes Amid Rowdy Session

A tense Tuesday night aldermanic meeting led to a silent vote on the viaduct ordinance after seven members left the chamber, with Blackwell resisting but ultimately voting yes. Arguments centered on Union Railway Company terms, with claims the city might force construction if accepted within ten days.

Aldermanic Chamber Bruenig Reinecke Smithers Blackwell Union Railway Company Reynolds Blackwyell Harry Smith Railway Company Mt. Thalman Tyras Blackwel Aldeman

William Wallace on Trial for Murder of Mother in October

William Wallace was brought to criminal court on charges of assault and battery then murder for beating his widowed mother after she reprimanded him for drinking. He allegedly struck her with a fist in the head after returning home drunk last October. She died at City hospital from a brain concussion, and an indictment for murder followed as the case advanced.

Michel Eyraud Jaume Gouffe Jin Gabrielle Bompard Vernon Gouse Gabriella Bompara Rue Troncon Bucondray Fauboure Montmartre London Lyons Thompacr Lyons Innkesper Eyrand France Cuan Francisco Hyrain M. Gravanger Hyraid Garanger Niagara Gabrielle Eyland Scandals Jamnye Eyrane Havang Altewards Goose Gabriele Eyraud Mme. Bompard Goulte Goutte Mie Bompard Hyraud Bomperd Myrad Eyrad Frank Deshon Coquelicot Amsden Deshon William Wallace Triad Wallace Pattersonst

U.S. Attorney Comments on Robinson Letter Case

Sun reporter questions grand jury activity in the Robinson letter matter. U.S. Attorney Chanzibers replies the United States indicts individuals, not attorneys general. A prominent Republican says there is no alarm in GOP circles over potential Miller indictment. Democrats seek political capital with little success. Three weeks from Thursday the mills begin to run.

Sun U.S Chanzibers Robinson United States Altommeygen Miller Smiley Gen. Miller Frank

Gallagher Ends Carpenters Dispute in Butte Fatal Clash

The grip of the eight hour movement continues with renewed vigor in New York while Butte witnesses a fatal confrontation as John Gallagher attempts to kill a carpenter and is slain in return. The local weather shows a 54 degree high, twenty degrees warmer than Wednesday.

Gallagher Butte Montana John Gallagher New York

New parlor goods at Wm. Elder and Green and Holly

Florists Betterman Bray advertise Christmas and New Years decorations and cut flowers at 87-43 Massave. Tel 640. Wm. Elder and Green and Holly promote seasonal decor and arrangements for holiday season.

Elder A Betterman Bray Massave

Parnell attacked by lime during Kilkenny visit

Reports from Ballenekill to Kilkenny describe an incident where a crowd hurled lime and stones at Charles S. Parnell as he spoke at Castle Corner. He was struck in the eyes and treated by a doctor before being taken to Kilkenny for care. Surgeons fear inflammation though eyesight may be saved.

Farmtell Dupri Spk Ballenekill Parnell Castle Corner Davitt Dr. Tanner Tanner Mix Mr. Harrington Father Downer Hackett Blackthors Dupuy Victoria Hotel Kilkenny McCarthy Sexton O'Connor Cork

Lorillard brick works receiver cites seven million liabilities

New York December 17 says Charles Jer receiver of the Lorillard brick works reports liabilities of about seven million dollars. The Hime national bank closed Tuesday after a withdrawal of eighty thousand dollars. Minnesota briefs deny false reports of company failures and reveal a false claim about Trevacedeare Bros & Co. assignment.

New York Chas Lorillard Brick Works Hime National Bank Mostra Dee United States Trevacedeare Bros. & Co Uitrue Mismatolis Minn Towa Minnesota

Oarsman O'Connor seeks Melean side by side bets

Oarsman O'Connor demands £500 or £1000 per side to row Melean. Rainy season hinders Stamtoul from lowering his California track record. Dempsey Litzsimmons bout headline in New Orleans with $11,000 purse. Warren Miller sign for ten round fight near Indianapolis on Dec 26.

Oarsman O'Connor Melean Stamtoul California Jack Diempsey New Orleans Warren Miller Indianapolis Louis Cyr Quebec New York

Fight With Indians Rested With Ranks Thinned

Dispatches from Denver and Chicago report a cavalry clash near Daly's ranch with fifty killed on the rebel side and two officers dead among forty troopers. Indications point to Maj. Tuppe's Sixth Cavalry. Reports on Sitting Bull's death and ensuing frontier tensions detail police action, military mobilization, and fears of a wider Indian uprising.

Denver Daly’s Ranch Rapids City Nld Tuppe’s Sixth Cavalry Diewtxsus lSnh Fountain Eighth Cavalry Cannonball River New Euclane City White Buttes Cuinence Army Corbin Miles Sitting Bull St. Paul Minn Dee Maj McLaughlin Badlands Toll Black Bird Grand River Tour Crow Foot Bissnark Bull

Quails Shipped to China From Tennessee for American Colony

Cawaco reports Stanley and Best of this city shipped 38 dozen live quails to China on the order of an American colony near Shanghai. The birds, sourced from Tennessee, are expected to propagate the species and support sport in that region, reflecting interest in introducing familiar game birds abroad.

Cawaco Stanley & Best China Shanghi Tennessee

Holiday express rush and Oxford students head home

Holiday packages slip through express offices as the Christmas crush builds. At Seaton's Hat Star and Clary's Drug Store shoppers seek fine perfumery and gifts. Students described as light and airy from the Oxford seminary pass through Danville en route for vacation, making festive chatter and envy among Indianapolis observers. A display of mortar-board hats and canaries highlights season merchandise.

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