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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1891

Page

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Minnie Mabitt Case Testimony Details Threats Confinement

West Indianapolis Marshal Jenkins testified about the creek where the baby was found and the child's clothing while coroner Manker identified the bruise and strap. Minnie Mabitt recounted her arrest and promises of life imprisonment if she spoke, with jurists debating threats and admissibility as the trial continued under crowded court corridors.

Marshal Jenkins West Indianapolis Minnie Mabbitt Manker Dunn Algaler Kern Pollard Holtzman Cox Alrunn Minnie Mahe Hitt Criminal Court Aly Poward Thos Jisser SUN Minnie Tndianapolis Flora Lofelock Dee Shafer Bruce Mont Oris Little's Houltaman Miss Sami Fisher Oficar Raperte Fries Avigrley John We Kealing Blodgett Mingle Kern Here Partialy Uutria Esc Apt. Brace Dtr Dana Pall Creek Mili Nidates le Gallows Fas Mabisti Teal Bey Suidern Dow Commereich Ris Weise Criss Doe Callipa Tilly Srey Girten

Great gas well sighted near Speldville Tennessee

Speldville Tennessee February 25 excitement ran high after a local natural gas well reached a massive volume of 068,000 feet per day. The Citizens' Natural Gas Company stockholders gathered as rumors spread of wealth, while directors refused to sell stock to outsiders at any price.

Sheibyville Speldyville Bas Woo

Deadly work in North Carolina leaves children dead

A Saturday night incident in Gates county North Carolina left two children dead and many others injured or missing. Wires were down and details remain scarce while investigators assess the scene and cause. Local residents describe a chaotic event with extensive damage reported across the area.

Luone Vin Sunbury Gates County N.C

Satures Of Sporting Lips Dog Show And Jockey Club Meet

The New York dog show heads to San Antonio Texas with a 315000 purse for Pitt Simmons and Hall in November. The Washington jockey club opens April 2 against ten NYs with purses near 21000. John Prince the cyclist has 86 medals and LA cups after a six day ride with 20 horses, scoring 14 miles and leaving the track briefly. A Cincinnati league dispute notes Al Johnson’s high profile case amid syndicate funding and payments.

New York San Antoniio Texas Pitesimmons Hall Washington Jockey Club Tennys John Prince Fn Tii Mr. Brush Indianapolis al Johnson Cincinnati Bat Johnson Chicago Post

Edina business district fire and losses reported

Wire whispers recounts Tuesday fires in Edina Missouri destroying businesses and 100000 in value. San Bernardino California floods wash away crses and barns. A man in Chicago shoots his wife and injures his own brother before arrest. Reading road accident near Garden Station Pennsylvania causes no deaths but railway lease valued at 150000. Janes Dougherty, who killed Dr. Lloyd in Blair? Bush asylum, is sentenced to life in prison. Dougherty owns lover of Mary Anderson in the Traveler's Insurance?

Edina San Bernardino Cal Dos Tomer sChicaco Reading Road Gardan Station Janes Dougherty Lloyd Blatbush, Pa Pen Dougherty Mary Anderson

Indiana legislators Endure Fifth Session Debates

The Senate and House debated reforms as inflation bites and workload grows. Senators Yaryan Hobson and Hubbell voiced frustration with Democrats, the fee and salary bill, and long session length while Rep Lindemuth warned of limited gains. The governor did not sign the flambeau bill, taxation measures advanced, and the house considered abolishing a mines inspector and other budgeting bills.

Althaus Torth Senate House I £ En Assembly Yaryan Hobson Parke County Sunita Accient Rew Lonhe Sili Hubbell Thompson Russia Caur Marion Siberia Anid Caifiths Niblack Excent Haggart General Assembly S. Ff Lindemuth

Uncle Jerry Rusk Horse Book Receives Praise Across Nation

From Washington February 25. Uncle Jerry Rusk's report on diseases of the horse is praised as a premier government public document. The 600 page work includes 54 plates with horse anatomy engravings. Congressmen seek this first edition and award large premiums to contributors including leading veterinarians and Senator Gorham. A hickory cane from Licking County Ohio is sent with a complimentary letter from the Democratic club. John Sherman plans retirement at the end of his term. his brother’s death accelerates Lagalls’ succession as president pro tempore.

Wis Govlin Wasuinatos Jerry Rusk Aorse Secretary of Agriculture Fenater Gorham Licking County Ohio Clu Thera

Noblesville Lacks Baseball Manager For Business Readiness

Noblesville would be fully equipped for business if they only had a baseball manager. Laborers in Noblesville own more property than any Indiana city. Warren Bushfield, 12, Jeffersonville, missing from home. family fears drowning in the Ohio. Joe Hickey, 19, Richmond, assaulted and badly beaten Monday night. Picky Tobin and George Conners, supposed assailants, under arrest.

Noblesville Indiana Jis Warren Bushfield Jeffersonville Ohio Joe Hickey Richmond Tobin George Conners

Contained contraband aboard La Bretagne and other vessels

Passengers on board sle and schooncurry loaded with contraband goods were found. Marie Brocton and A Uiraut hid jewelry, cramau and trinkets valued at Shohuo, strapped around waists. Local forecasts warn of colder weather for Indianapolis and vicinity. Senator Wilson of Maryland died of heart disease in Washington.

Sle Schooncurry A. Uiraut Trom Marie Brocton la Bretagne

Prolific Police Court Roundup From A Busy Tuesday

A crowded police docket mentions Jade Will hosting a reception for the general assembly, several thefts and assaults including overcoat thefts and a burglary case, and multiple youths in court. It notes medical society discussions, streetcar and railway injury claims, and a tempest of other local incidents with births, deaths, and marriages reported.

Tiere Ofticn Anderson Jade General Assembly Nettie Henderson Teesdas Riley Norpile Grand County Medical Society Wase Mary Faulkning Lewa Mattie Coller Fron Misa Campbell Win. Grifin Thomas Connors Bour Kenton Wilson Mary Brown Martha Brown Street Railway Company Irvington Schrader Webb Laoisst Daniel Matthews Valen Heme Pitty Geo. W. Baker Criminal Court Room Senate Committee On Cities and Towns Sullivan Bailey Ab Jen Citizens’ Election Ule Company D. W. Mitchell Illinois Collin, Cheenstreet &Co Lodianapolis Mitchell Averus Pat Mary Campini Henry Sarah Weshimbe O. S Edith McCarty Otto Amalie Heli John and Mary Murphy S. T Bila Rohmson J. T Mrs. Davis Mrs. We Mary Graham

Miner Rescue After Ten Days Entombed in Jeansville Cave

Terrible ordeal of Entualsci Miners ends when Mashiskowicz and four others are pulled free from Jeansville mine after ten days trapped. Survivors recall rationing pork, bread, and cheese, drinking sulfur water, and fighting rats as they endured extreme cold and darkness. One man alone remained conscious at rescue. all are expected to recover.

Vilkesh Pu Beb Jeansville Tsabl Mashiskowicz

Prisoners Enduring Workhouse Labor Debate

A lawyer condemns easy workhouse terms for petty criminals arguing that since the workhouse’s construction six years ago offenders are kept idle and fed at county expense. He suggests forcing stone breaking on streets to deter crime and cites statutes guiding county labor in public works.

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Wabash Man Fined In Seduction Suit At Andrews Wis

Wabash Ind February 25. Special Judge Charles Lower, a railway supervisor, awarded Minnie Holdren damages of 1000 in a seduction suit heard at Andrews Wisconsin with a change of venue from Huntington county. Judge Hovey of Greensburg appointed to the seat on the bench after the death of a previous judge Berkshire. Miller described as short and smooth-faced though claimed tall and robust in intellect.

Wabash, Ind Charles Lower Wabash Andrews Wis Nes Madetad Minnie Holdren Huntington County Dideo Biter Diow, Hovey Judee Greensburg Diwige Berkshire Miller

Prize fighter freed after paying fine

Tomnyan, the prize fighter fined by Judge Johnston Tuesday, was released from confinement after paying the sum. Cardinal Gibbons denies report of being summoned, remains noncommittal on planned trip. An unknown British steamer wrecked near Peracoke, thirty-five saved, one missing. Miss Garner of New York married Marquis De PBretenil in Paris. Minister Reid gave the bride away.

Cyows Pool Ind Bel fSpli Tomnyan Johnston Ecnerdag Nokeonk Peracoke N.C Paris Miss Garner New York Marquis de Pbretenil Reid

Cardinal Gibbons Declines Rome Trip Amid Global Turmoil

Reported edicts and unrest circulate as Cardinal Gibbons refuses to travel to Rome. Strikes disrupt Rio de Janeiro, a Paris banker flees with 120000 dollars, and Prince Napoleon is reported ill. King Humbert visited the sick leader on Tuesday. In Blackburn, 10000 weaving rooms idle with 3000 workers. Two Austrian ministers were mauled by wolves while sleighing near Tamesvar. Osman Digma's forces clash with Egyptians. several gheiks killed.

Cardinal Gibbons Rome Rio Janeiro Place Boreldieu Paris Prince Napoleon King Humbert Blackburn England Tamesvar Austria Osman Digma Digma

Something Entirely New at Brown's Dental Parlors

A brief note describes dental plates for artificial teeth made at Brown's Dental Parlors with the office hours from dawn to 1 7 a m and Sundays, indicating a concise local business notice and unusual phrasing.

Brown

Carpenters and Painters Talk Union Tactics

Carpenters and painters meeting in the morning discuss independence from bosses and seek wage terms. William Baker, walking delegate, hints at an understanding with employers while pledging to pursue union plans for contract wages and fair hours. Robert Ring cites current rates 25 to 27 cents per hour with demand for a new scale. Building trades group plans a conference April 1 to formalize an agreement.

Sone Telion Sen Wm. Baker Sir Baker Crey Robert Ring Kingan

Labor unrest sweeps Chicago as builders brace for wage hikes

Moiekeca February 2 reports laborers across building trades except bricklayers are restless amid fears of foreign labor influx. Carpenters and related crafts demand higher wages and may unite, with threats of potential bloodshed to push demands. Business outlook dampened by spring uncertainty. Also reports of 1900s antiwar killings and Brazil constitutional adoption.

Chicago Moiekeca

Frontier stars sing as five managers patch peace for Parke week

The Shanghai era notes show five managers booked for Shenandoah Parke next week with two groups performing in halves. Mir Bronson Howard royalties are corrected to 85 007 742 up to February 14. George Coleman junior writes She heir at how with Jefferson and Migrance. Dr Pangloss by Jefferson. Florence presents Zekiel Homespun

Wmn. A. Brady Bronson Howard Chicago George Coleman the Younger D Jefferson Migrence Jefferson Dr. Pangloss Florence Zekiel

Special invitation for first class dental work offered

A notice invites all seeking dental work of the highest quality to call at once at No. 30 Circles on the west side and consult Dr. Brown. The office is open from 1 a.m. to Sunday, with services starting at $1.12.

No. 30 West Side Brown

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