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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1891

Page

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Lymph Treatment Demonstrated At City Hospital Clinic

A large gathering of physicians and nurses witnessed Koch lymph therapy discussed as a potential vaccine substitute. Dr. Elder asserted the discovery could prevent tuberculosis with proper timing, and possibly aid hog cholera and pleuro-pneumonia. Treatments were tried on two patients, a dying Black woman with acute consumption and a Black boy with a neck tuberculosis gland.

Koch City Hospital Ty. Edenharfer Dr. Elder Medical College of Indiana Loehr Noblesville J. A. Comstock Greenfield W.B. Maddux Vandalia Frank Whetzel Morristown Flynn Marion Edenharter Potter Brayton

Desperate burglars nabbed after violent Cincinnati night

Cincinnati officers jail two noted burglars and allies of Eads, Geo Duncan and Jim Anderson, amid a hand to hand clash in which Anderson is believed fatally wounded. Eads denies involvement as he remains jailed in VanCamp's hardware store case awaiting trial.

Eads Cincinnati VanCamp Geo. Duncan Jim Anderson Indianapolis Duncan

Absent-minded man leaves ten thousand in a sleeper

An absent minded traveler forgets ten thousand dollars in a Pullman sleeper on the Atlanta line. The money split between ash and government bonds, found under a cushion by a repairman at Pullman shops. Inspector Hunt seeks the owner.

CuicaGo Hunt Atlanta Pullman

Prayed in Chicago by Muncie Pastor at World’s Fair Site

Rev. Douglas Miller of Muncie Ind preached at the lakeside of the world’s fair site claiming instruction from Mrs. Woodworth head of a church of God to dedicate the fair to the glory of God. He urged directors to build a channel in each proposed building so he could preach repentance to crowds. The report notes the preacher is described as five years old and very respectable. Gravestones For Cross Walks residents along River Street complain of mud on Kentucky Ave street commissioner Harrold plans improvements starting Merrill Street to ease the flooding and mud.

Irs Woodworth Miller Harrold Kentucky-ave River St Merrill-st Kentucky Ave

Congress Action Mixed as Bills Move

In the House the sundry civil appropriation bill was resumed with no amendments adopted. In the Senate a motion to reconsider a labor bill vote was defeated and the copyright bill was taken up.

Congressional Washington House Senate

Viaduct Plans Discussed by City Officials

The Viaduct Matter involved Mr. Ramsey of the Big Four road meeting Mayor Sullivan and the viaduct committee on Monday. They adopted the five plans for the Virginia Avenue viaduct in the council committee rooms.

Ramsey Sullivan Viaduct Committee Council

Ten New Men to Be Placed at Houses 2 and 6 This Week

Local brief covers Chief Webster scheduling ten new officers to locations 2 and 6, a burglary case continued before Judge Cox, and a busy week of community events including a Press Club entertainment with J Whitcomb Riley and Robert J Burdette. Also notes a church gathering, a divorce and a blocked wedding plan, upcoming art association exhibits, and various police and civic items.

Webster Hicklin James Eads Edwards Cox Justice Habich Michael Kk Miller Emeline Gilliland Rregelo Batesst Or. J. Kidd John-st Sutcliffe Harry Adams Alabama St Plymouth Church J. Whitcomb Riley Robert J. Burdette Second Presbyterian Church Carter Rubish Viola McClan Carter Viola Lee Art Association Propyleum Fry Cincinnati Hyde Hall-place M. E. Church Celtic Hall Nolan West and Morrissts Birrus John Jennie Whitehead Charles Ella Meany Ernestine Sigmund Morris Mrs. Woods Deatus Nicholas Jensen City Lucy James Elizabeth Shesher Blake St Harvey Davis Elm St Cook Robert Lewis Bettie Dodson

Dental parlors advertise painless extractions in Tron Hall building

An old dental ad promotes artificial teeth without plates and crowns and bridge work as specialties. It notes children receive careful attention and claims teeth can be extracted without pain at Brown's dent parlors located at 80 Circla st in the Tron Hall building, ending with a moral about traveler’s insurance.

Brown’s Circla St Tron Hall

Bitter Farewell Predicted As New City Charter Debated

Aldermen pace toward upheaval as the old guard faces loss under a proposed charter. Councils will clash over Trusler redistricting and fire chief control while Sm ith and others lose means to influence. The row over special ordinances and local power intensifies Monday night.

Board of Aldermen Lord Coeth Alderman Smith Smithers Blackwell Laul Viaduct Isaac Thalman Columbia Club Reinecke Warrell Reilly Sahara Bruesig Cas Aldermain Harry Smith Trusler Fire Department Olsen Cooper

Sharp Hetart Tone in Drug Store Salon Tale

A narrative set in a prominent drug store gathering features ministers lawyers and professionals discussing literature and social conditions. A driven capitalist clashes with a poor apothecary over a refused cashing of paper revealing poverty and moral conflict. The host shifts topics from Cicero to capitalist excess and hardship.

Cleveland Cicero

Sanitary Chief Checks Milk Quality After Reports

Sanitary officer Sanborn investigated reports of bad milk. He collected a sample from Ballard's on Monday and it tested pure. He also halted a North-end milkman and performed a chemical test on his milk.

Sanborn Ballard’s North-end

Captured by a Man Who Vanished Then Offered a Greeting

A New Town constable recalls one escape artist he failed to arrest after a door shut on his coat. Another tale recounts a perilous raid into a cellar where a suspect attacked him with a mob of rats. the officer fought free, killing an estimated 10,500 rats before escaping.

Marer Delaware and Courists Callar

Geor gie Rhodius in brawl over wager at English s opera house

Geo Rhodius fired at Bert Dasher after a club wager turned hostile in New York. Dasher and Rhodius quarrelled over a handkerchief. Rhodius drew an eight caliber pistol and was arrested. He posted bonds and faced mayoral court for concealed weapon and shooting within city limits.

Rhodius Geo Dasher New York New Harry Barry Wall Geo. Rhodius I. M. Dasher Joe Gordon Patrice Harry Eden Denison Gordon Eden Buen

Bruce and the Police in Turmoil as Shakeup Looms

The city police force faces upheaval with Capt. Truce under fire for insubordination while a board reorganization looms. Rumors say Albert Gall becomes state treasurer Tuesday and a new police leadership could take effect Wednesday. Colbert is favored for Travis' shoes, with the old board expected to lead changes amid claims the core issue is discipline. Local weather calls for fair but colder conditions with a light snow and freezing temperatures in Indianapolis.

Truce Board of Police Commissioners Bigfoot Bruce Albert Gall Tix Colbert Travis Bigham Board Cattereon Holt and Sullivan Indiana Indianapolis

The Blackthorn Panic A Royal Pass And Irish Motifs

The piece notes Tim Murphy as leading comedian in A Texas steer and mocks Irish stereotypes in theatre. Kate Castleton dines at the opera house with quail on toast billed as snipe due to a statute. Emma Abbott memory bashed by major papers. Dr McGinn completes plans and opens horse training contest at Tomlinson bell tonight.

Tim Murphy Texas Murphy Old Ireland Trish America Kate Castleton

Murderous Daughter Slays Father Then Kills Herself

In Bouis, Loir et Cher, Sidonie Penaud, 78 year old M Francois Saule’s daughter, after a bitter divorce and estrangement, fatally wounds her father with a revolver and then shoots the corpse before surrendering to police. Her husband Victor Penaud and other relatives are detained as arrests follow.

Loxpox France Blois Loir-et-Cher Villesoint Francois Saul Counci M. Saule M. Perand Penaud M. Saulo

Troy 8 Indignant The Legislature Fails to Help Farmers

Representative Troy of Hancock County vents frustration about inaction for farmers. He notes a bill to abolish salaries for township institute teachers and complains about 3200 unnecessary officers. He blames fellow legislators and political party inaction.

Troy Hancock County Southwest Indiana

Boonville Seeks Electric Light Expansion

John Ring of Kokomo sells heir to a 100000 dollar claim last week. CG A Richards of Huntington retires after 69 years of service in the case.

Boonville John Ring A. Richards

Multiple local incidents and crimes reported across US cities

A summary of diverse brief items includes a Huron stable fire causing $12000 in losses, church disputes in Milwaukee, Chicago labor union threats against non union labor at the world fair, Sioux City grocery fire, Little Rock mills opening employment, idle Illinois Steel works, 500 riveters quitting over pay, a St Louis wife found shot suspected suicide, Pittsburgh railroad executive J L McCullough dies worth $106 million, Oak Grove farmer attempt on wife, Sedalia murder conviction, Ogden bribery arrests over vote buying, Chinatown stabbing in San Francisco, Ashland Pennsylvania sinking from mine subsidence, and new bookcases in Wides store.

Huron D. C Trish Milwaukee Wis Chicago Tolerton, Stetson & Co Sioux City Ilinois Steel Company Eugene Brown St. Louis Jd. L. McCullough Pennsylvania, Railway Lines Pittsburg James Turner Oak Grove Thomas Williamson Salvation Army Jefferson Charles Moore Sedalia E.R. Ridgely A. H. Nelson W. S. Stone Ogden U. T Frisco Sam Bing Ah Kit Ashland

Sailor Sent To Siberia After Russian Fishing Capture

Captain Joseph W. Morris and crew sailed the Helena from Yokohama in 1883 to fish in Russian waters where they were seized by a Russian gun boat. Convicted of violating fishing laws, they were sent to a Siberian coal mine to mine ten tons daily the first year and six tons the second. After release they walked 150 miles and, refused aid, received help from the American consul to reach San Francisco. Morris arrived in Boston last September.

Boston Joseph W. Morris Helena Yokohama Valdivortock Siberian San Francisco Morris

Strange Gift of a Child Mind Reader Featured in New York

Eva Medley, 12, wowed local theater people and Bernhardt troupe members by spelling the name Lucille from metal letters on a table. She reportedly surpassed mind readers like Bishop in demonstrations. Miss McCoy found her in Detroit two years ago and financed her education.

Bishop New York Eva Medley The Bernhardt Troue Lucille Miss McCoy Hermann Ha Pail Detroit Mich

New Likely to Be Made Secretary of the Treasury

Washington rumor cites John C. New summoned by President Harrison to take Treasury post. Feb 9 dispatch notes New likely to receive the Treasury portfolio as the administration reshapes its cabinet.

Features of Sporting Life in a Frantic Era

Dunlap will play with Washington. The Holyoke snow shoe club tours Canada on a picnic. Jack Smith challenges Joe McAuliffe to a ten round Brooklyn bout. Abbott and Carter to spar for 850 purse at St Clair hall within three weeks. Ward travels to Europe to settle a personal matter. McGinn trained three horses at Tomlinson hall before a crowd. Bell wins a five mile race on a 16 lap track record by nine seconds. Tucker likely to play late for Boston while Nash captains. Northern riflemen depart Chicago February 7 to contest southern shooters. John T Brush in Cincinnati defending baseball interests and preparing for a legal tilt with Al Johnson.

Dunlap Washington Holyoke Mags Snow Shoe Club Canada Jack Smith Joe McAuliffe Brooklyn Mike Abbott Lou Carter St. Clair Hall John Ward Europe Lis Dr. McGinn Ilinois John T. Brush Cincinnati al. Johnson Mr. Brush Johnson League

Dreary Session Notes as Senate Fumbles Through Monday

A sluggish Monday in the legislature shows no quorum in the House and continued delays. Senatorial debates touch on police, electric plants, and rail bills while new pages arrive and lobby tensions rise amid a weary session cadence.

Blizzard Delays Trains From Minnesota to Nebraska

A Sunday blizzard blanketed the Midwest with heavy snow. St Paul and St Cloud report train delays, Omaha drivers report 10 to 15 foot drifts, and Saratoga Springs records over a foot and a half of snowfall. Albany notes $10,000 telephone line damage as electric cars halt. Missouri westward traffic stalls and livestock suffer amid moderating temperatures.

Plains St. Paut Minn St. Cloud A& Omahe Neb Saratoga Springs Albany Moma Here

Discharged Banker Potter Cleared of Embezzlement Charges

Powell banker Potter of Potter & Rension, charged with embezzlement, was discharged as the charges could not be sustained. The decision followed an unspecified formal proceeding dated February 7.

Rostox Potter Powell, Potter & Rension

Italian cabinet to be announced this Monday

The report notes the forthcoming Italian cabinet announcement on Monday. It mentions Galway Chief-of-Police's recent suicide by shooting, Germany's powder manufacturing, Archbishop Walsh’s warning about the Irish National League, and Berlin orders restricting workmen gatherings. It also cites socialists seeking Bradlaugh's parliamentary seat and a rumored secret alliance against San Salvador.

Galway Ireland Germany Walsh Irish National League Berlin Bradlaugh City of Mexico Guatemala San Salvador

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