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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1891
Page
1
Washington February 18 A rumor mill swirls about the Nicaragua bill as reports claim senators may gain from a jackpot between fifty million and seventy five million dollars. Despite chatter the measure likely fails as scrutiny looms with Senator Quay’s vindication boosting confidence among Republicans.
In Indianapolis tensions flare as Capt Curtis, City Clerk Swift Alles, and Rep Frenzel clash in the house. Frenzel lashes Curtis with sharp words while Newkirk and others debate amendments to the city charter. Frenzel mocks the comptroller proposal, and a barrage of harsh accusations follows.
A mixed passenger and freight train on the Chester and Lenoir narrow gauge line derailed on a trestle two miles south of Newton. Three men died and four were fatally injured. Weather outlook notes Indianapolis forecast, and an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming superior merit.
Boone county census enumerators allege pay corruption and delays under a law capping daily rates. They accuse Sen J B Cheadle of stalling for funds and claim allegiance favors influenced appointments. Memorial services for Gen Sherman mark moved tributes in both houses.
A mixed review notes Poor Jonathan’s reception on Tuesday at the Grand, with Camille Darville Louise Kissing and Henry Haslam in the cast amid jokes by Fred Solomon. It praises Hanlon's Superba at English's, contrasts two Hanlon troupes, and recalls the late Thomas Hanlon’s tragic death. Henry Watterson’s lecture on Money and Morals is set for Thursday, with a Press club reception likely.
Cincinnati reports the sinking of the steamer Sherlock after a collision near the Chesapeake and Ohio bridge. Twenty one aboard, three lost including Mrs Metclain and Margery Srey. cabin boy William Mitchell swam ashore and testified drunk crew and unpaid officers led to the disaster.
From the West report states the president selected Windom as successor to Winona Wasi serox and that the name will be sent to the senate. In Pittsburg five people were badly hurt by two natural gas explosions caused by broken pipes after the rising river. Other notes mention missionary salaries, congressional chatter on Indian and postage appropriations, and various local incidents.
WIRE WHISPERS report a swelling water level at Johns town Pennsylvania with rising danger. John Jacob Astor and his bride are traveling south. The Ghio increases at a rapid pace. A Chicago grand jury indicts dynamiter Gibson. Aswob maintains Jackson Park in Chicago on Tuesday. Fitch Adams of Cleveland is drowned at Chagrin Falls on Tuesday.
David Smalley of this place sues Officer Smart of the local police for $200 claiming injuries from a fire set while Smalley, intoxicated, slept on Smart's beat. Smalley says the officer failed to help identify a prostitute and inadvertently burned his whiskers.
Chicago February 18 news says William S Al ley seeks a receiver for the Monon to block southern rail interests backed by Gould and Brica. The petition may trigger a Monon reorganization as tensions over northern terminus alignments with southern roads shift control and strategy. Separately a jail prisoner Tehn Trente faces death by burning in Sebell City after an arrest for disorderly conduct. Deputy U S Marshal custody dispute involves a son.查
Wednesday the mayor dismissed Frank Wood for speeding two wind broken horses on Washington street. The state dairymen's association met in the agricultural vacans at the state house. Prof. Pliomah of Purdue delivered an address and several papers were read. The Gray club plans a meeting to arrange attendance at the Hendricks evnk reception.
Dr Brown's Dental Parlors are a popular resort for those seeking fine gold fillings and partial sets of teeth without delays. His artificial teeth look natural and every piece of work is guaranteed first class with personal attention. Vitalized air is used in extracting.
A lively session in the state senate featured humorous outbursts and parliamentary antics as Senators battled calendar confusion, pink orders, and money rumors. Across town, a Hopkins Street tenement fire killed five, others injured, while theater losses and sports chatter filled pages with mixed dispatches.
Two county farmers who swapped wives were granted divorces after evidence showed both women remained with their husbands. The judge condemned the act as reprehensible though legally valid. Also notes Sherman reminiscence by Dr. W B Clarke and updates on Miss Patrick case and Chicago & Atlantic affairs.
Minnie May Mab bitt faces trial for an murder with attorney Kealing settling a portion of duties. Judge Cox ordered a special ayenure of 80 jurs. Isis argues the jury's weight will exceed the evidence and public sentiment favors the girl, making conviction difficult. Meanwhile two railroad wreck reports from Illinois Central near Jackson and Medina describe deaths and injuries, with contrasting casualty notes.
A spurious dispatch reports a fatal rail yard accident near Rondout Kentucky. Locomotive manager Wilmers was thrown from a cab and died. brakeman Murray was crushed between cars.
Mines burned and flooded in Chili report. Prince Bismarck said not to be prosecuted. Baron Hansen, noted architect of Greek and Austrian origin, is dead. Johan Barthold Joun, noted painter, dies in Paris. Dr Bernheim of Paris to treat consumption by blood injections. London labor council weighs a general dockmen strike. A woman was found with her throat cut in London. A plot at Buenos Ayres aims to kill top government members. Furniture at Wim L Elder's Moral Future in the Traveler's.
The council meeting highlighted tensions over contractor Gauss and Trasier as Aldermen debated a water and street project. Mayor Sullivan signaled cautious support while inspections and a $176,000 budget drew scrutiny. Union Railway plans for the Virginia line threaten about 1700000? The article notes long delays and a 60 day timeline for contract completion with stone and iron work details.
Report from Dealwood describes a Sunday afternoon brawl between Steibeck and Smith, both 16, who exchanged axes and blows leaving Smith fatally wounded. Steibeck arrested. Also notes an elopement involving a 19 year old and a 14 year old in Buffalo and the planned funeral train for Ge. Shermut passing through Indianapolis.
Frankfort seeks bids for electric lights while Goshen eyes a Kalamazoo engine works. Seymour’s factory and Wrights plant push orders. James Neal serves five years for horse theft from Martinsville. Irwin and Swan family deaths in Albany and Jeffersonville. A burned residence in August, Paulsen the Albany professor dies at breakfast. Murray, Howard shipyard superintendent dies at Jeffersonville after two years. Pittsburgh firm plans Pearlville near Elwood with 300 families. Vincennes resident Greater escapes to Texas after killing Isadore Meyer. Tragic car incidents near Little Rock involve Leech. Jessie Streitz of Columbus reported asleep in a fragmentary note.
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