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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1891
Page
1
A chaotic session in the Indiana Senate saw debate over taxation, workhouses, and anti gambling measures. Editors and doctors testified as lawmakers moved through long bills, including a major foreign association act and a duck hunting restriction set from April 15 to September 15.
Miss Alice Woodward of Shelton Connecticut nearly died from hiccoughs until a titrate of amyl was found to be inhaled as a remedy. Max Gibbs of Indianapolis was arrested Monday on charges of smuggling jewelry and watches after stepping ashore from the steamer Ems at New York. Mrs Eugene Brown, found dead from a pistol shot in St Louis, is identified as a well known New Albany Indiana woman formerly Miss Mary Hood.
An ad promotes partial dental sets leaving teeth shade free at Brown's dental parlor. It promises new partial sets and Breckal attention to fillings with careful care and reasonable pricing at 30 Circlest circle.
Miss Kate Drexel travels to Pittsburg for profession in Mercy convent. Archbishop Ryan and Cardinal Gibbons will preach. Upon taking final vows she becomes superior of a new order to aid Indian and African races with her seven million-dollar fortune. She will accept applicants any time and draw followers from high society.
Features of Spurling lit and signing maneuvers unfold as Trep ballists join the store roster. Crowd counts soar at Australian football events with twenty thousand and eighty thousand spectators. Palo Alto Bello changes hands for fifteen thousand to J C Lineman of Lima Ohio. A Lexington turf club forms with capital of one hundred thousand. Jr McGinn battles three stubborn horses Monday night with a doctor sustained kick to the arm. Harry Plnnkett to face an unknown at Parkinson’s hall Sunday. he recently drew with Billy Silvey. Disputes cloud Cincinnati club matters as Brush and Jonson fail to resolve them. Sporting Times imagines raising insanity commission with notable names and appoints the editor to head the roaring committee.
Chas Young fined 3 10 for associating with thieves in police court. Deshler vs Brundege lease case continues in circuit court. Shafer and McLaughlin pleaded guilty to burglary and received four years each. An infant found in the canal at the waterworks led to ambulance transport. parents unknown. Perry Barnard to retire from street desk duties Saturday. George Kelly to replace him as Vandalia brakeman. Comment on last remaining Republican in the courthouse basement amid charter changes. A list of births marriages and deaths follows, including families Lansman Bayer Beck Hawkins Mack Moore and others with several cases of consumption and hemorrhage noted. Reported Tuesday include seven births, six deaths, and four marriages. Furniture sale at Wm. L. Elder's listed.
The Indiana General Assembly wraps up volume one after 80 legislative days. Seven House bills pass the governor’s desk while the body debates salaries, charter actions, and a Patoka inc event. Senate reports show 251 bills introduced and four signed, with roles for Westport, court timing, and city matters. The piece also notes theater chatter and performances amid a busy political scene.
The White House denies news calls as the secretaryship stays vacant. McKinley leads the list of possible appointees while Harrison’s nominee chances are slim with no willing Republican senator after next March.
In Quebec and Montreal on February 10, Sir John MacDonald's manifesto is denounced as a grave misstep. It proclaims that seeking unrestricted reciprocity with the United States amounts to treason and promises arrests of prominent Canadians. The rhetoric fuels disgust and a growing call for closer Canada United States unity under one government.
Richard Halsey, who married the daughter of Baxter Springs' leading citizen, separated from her years earlier. He sent for an interview at Columbus Kansas and fatally shot his wife before killing himself. Also brief Indiana weather note: continued cold and fair in Indianapolis for Feb 11, 1891.
Reports state M Lordon wounded M Larroumet in a Monday duel at Paris while Parnell stays in the ring unsatisfied. Other items note Charles Pratt’s suicide in Annecy and an heir to 205000 dollars, and a rumored Central American revolution that does not exist.
Chicago inquiry reveals attacks on Chief Webster over hose purchases. Colonel Webster clashes with Councilmen Cooper and Hicklin as they push for Baker fabric hose while Webster claims he acted on his own judgment and denies prior orders. The dispute centers on the fire department contract and alleged political interference.
A reader appeals to the street commissioner to fix S Iast Street south of Morris and Lincoln Lane due to deep mud and water. The note complains of ankle deep mud, unsafe crossings, and absence of street lighting amid darkness, urging action.
The Commercial Club annual election chose Henry Jameson Rev R Sullivan Tim B Griffith Albert Ho Meteger Alex C Ayres Samuel FE Raub F D Statnaker and Thos C Day as directors. President Lilly urged a new office building with two elevators vaults and modern facilities costing about 125000. Secretary Fortune noted 27 founders, membership rising to 48, and a year of active work with stock receipts 107.50 and general funds 120.07. expenditures included real estate 3100 and general expenses leaving 835.72.
A severe blizzard hits multiple states causing deaths and bake frost injuries. Reports place Mrs Milton Cummings found dead near Rushville Nebraska while two boys Eddie Cheferter and Steven St Peters freeze in a field. Volunteers search for missing A T sent near Chadron as weather blocks travel.
A 22 year old, Peter J, killed himself with a breech loading rifle in a friend's kitchen after tying a rope to the trigger. A child witnessed the scene as the gun exploded, brains splattering the ceiling. He is described as a heavy cigarette smoker and despondent due to unemployment.
Berwin reports General Van Schieffen named chief of the German army, replacing Count Van Waldersee who will retire to private life after refusing the commission.
A column reports on displaced hacks on Kentucky avenue and a driver dispute at Claypool block, calls for electric lights. It notes two Moscow fires and a paying teller’s silver-handling desk that spits out change to a tune, highlighting curious city contrasts.
The Indianapolis Board of Aldermen met in an adjourned session to discuss paving Broadway with asphalt and other street improvements. Officials debated budget concerns, redistricting repeal, and the handling of pending ordinances, with emphasis on delaying costs and ensuring progress on paving and curb work.
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