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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1891
Page
1
Democratic struggle for speaker unfolds with Niblack in front Curtis close behind and Judge Hench emerging as a dark horse. Senators and reps mingle at caucus heads as money matters and local loyalties shape the contest with talk of schemes and slim hopes across the party lines.
The state board of agriculture hosts a three day shin-dig with 73 delegates as Governor Hovey and Purdue president Dr Smart attend. Banks delivers the annual address while eight board seats are nominated, and library trustees are urged to be replaced after death.
Two friends discuss a theater outing with casual chatter about the show and its costumes, noting the gray felt crown and abundant plumes, ribbons, and overall stylish attire. The exchange highlights a quick, informal reaction rather than a formal review.
Fragmentary ad note from The Sun urging public interest in a dog event. The readable parts show a single noun phrase and unclear wording, with no complete names, dates, or places available for a full summary.
A Chicago area meeting drew Republicans from across the state to nominate a new state central committee chair. Michener plans to resign, with Secy. Millikin and Marcus Salzer among the named contenders. several others were floated but not seen as candidates. The convention convened at 1 30 in the federal courtroom and adjourned without a chair by 3. Russell Barrison kept watch as discussions focused on organization and voter education. Rumors swirled that President Harrison asked Michener to step down, fueling the sequence of succession.
Tom Johnson, recently named steward at the county poor farm, resigned to the county commissioners citing dissatisfaction with the pay of ten dollars a month and a wish to avoid dishonesty. He stated he would rather resign than work for such wages. The commissioners discussed the matter but had not decided by 4 PM Tuesday. Johnson previously served as bailiff of the commissioners' court.
The senate examined finance bills on Tuesday with Feller backing free coinage and denying conspiracy claims over the election bill shelving. Sherman warned of distrust and a veto threat, while Morrill planned a reply later. In the house, merchant marine fisheries measures were debated, and Henry Holly and Al Bizer faced trial for a Mozart Hall dancing incident, pleading guilty after a jury was empaneled. Judge Cox imposed $5 fines plus costs.
Shanghai dispatch reports imperial authorities bringing to justice Christian murderers in Suchnen. The ringleader had ears cut off and was starved for three days before being fed, while New York legislators elected Sheehan as speaker in a lively session with no U.S. senator decision yet.
From the number of seats sold, it is estimated that the proceeds of the thirty-fifth annual charity ball, Tuesday night, will amount to nearly twenty thousand dollars.
Newspapers praise Indianapolis Sun brightness and new dress while local papers discuss social functions. A Wright Sewall talk on Foreign cities drew notable women for a benefit event, with plans for a Fropylacum dedication and a house warming. Judge Niblack uses sand blotting, a quirky habit, and quillipen pens are debated among locals.
Creditors representing a controlling interest in the Indianapolis WOFKS car works held a late night meeting at the Bates house to review a Cincinnati bid of 180000 for removal. Olaf Olsen urged local businessmen including the Commercial Club to raise 100000 to keep the plant in Indianapolis, warning that failure could empty West Indianapolis and deprive the city of jobs. A Tuesday follow-up meeting again weighed Cincinnati and Brazil offers with Olsen and Pollack pressing for a local stake as creditors consider their options.
Paris dispatch reports O Brien and Gill have reached Boulogne and taken rooms at the Gouyere hotel. Parnell accompanied by Harrington Scully and Campbell left Folkestone Tuesday for Boulogne where a conference is set for Wednesday.
A fragmented slice notes pricing of Nelson's book at 750 each and mentions jockey Jaesioon as a wing pot. It cites Erie county New York with over 5,000,000 invested in trotting horses. Budd Doble targets McCool 2:1514 for the 91 free-for-all. Ewing and Johnson mark thirtieth birthdays at Christmas. Belmont's total realized 123,000 averaging 4,580 each. Fogarty Carroll Kuell and others plan to play ball on the Pacific coast seeking better earnings than the East, plus a coal and gas sale plug from East Wash.
Advices from Pine Ridge indicate one of the greatest Indian battles in history is near as hostiles dig extensive rifle pits 12 miles west of Pine Ridge. Reports say settlers along White River burned, government cattle herd killed, army surgeons arrive, and Agent McLaughlin faces investigation while Remington is captured then released.
A Kansas politician in New York says Ingalls could become a formidable presidential candidate if he wins the Senate race. With the farmer alliance strength, Kansas could not be wooed by Harrison or Blaine, but Ingalls defeating the alliance could influence the western faction more than any other candidate.
A split commentary with Leon Say denouncing the tariff bill and farmers alliance arguing America cannot sustain industry commerce or agriculture without European capital citing credit abuse and mismanagement. The Times doubts third party emergence amid old party ties and a separate note reports a small basement fire in Danville damaging records but leaving a firefighter safe. bank robbers in court and seized false teeth bound for Ann Arbor in a London sermon bundle.
The St James Gazette questions why the U S Navy is massed in the Pacific and notes officers do not act on rumors from American papers. Tid ward Larrabee of the Church of Ascension was seriously injured in Carreago when a milk wagon ran over him on Tuesday morning.
Walter Morley, a baker from Indianapolis, and Martin Hohl, cracker factory proprietor, were badly burned by a natural gas explosion in Lebanon Indiana Tuesday morning. A separate brief notes Sleaze Thomas, colored, sues C W Brenner for $1000 damages alleging use of a mace on Christmas evening.
The item notes Eoroell's retirement in O'Brien's favor amid rumors. It also mentions Italy's view on the McKinley tariff bill and a jeweled sword given by Emperor William to the Sultan of Turkey. A coal mine dispute between Germans and Portuguese and various incidents including a warehouse fire in Genoa and river ice disasters are referenced.
The city council mulled bids for electric and gas illumination contracts amid claims the Brush company offered the lowest overall prices though protests about a city purchase option. Western Electric led in electrics with varied terms. Indianapolis Gas and Sun Vapor offered gas and vapor bids respectively. Officials reviewed bids, debated a plant purchase clause, and adjourned after routine financial reports and a scheduling note for a future water contract.
A St. Louis heiress Miss Jackman faced a third kidnapping bid amid wealth implications. Louis Kurch of Atchison, 15, shot himself after a 11/2 year old girl refused marriage. Justice Brewer sworn in, mourning worn, as US Supreme Court justice. A regional mining effort was disrupted by an advertised cold wave turning rain to sleet.
In a dramatic Senate scene on Monday, Senator Stewart used a parliamentary maneuver to push the finance bill into unfinished business. Republicans were surprised as the motion carried 4 to 29, Democrats solidly backed it, signaling the bill’s delayed fate and a potential death blow to the party according to Senator Hoar.
Glasgow Jan 6—rioting resumed at Coal Bridge nine miles from the city after eviction of rail road strikers. Police maintained order as rioters pelted and stormed a building, with bloodshed feared. Report also notes depopulation claims against Jews near frontier and a Wales royal warning on Russian policy. Wall Street shock as Decker Hower resumes trading after $12 million broker failure. Villard brokers announce 100 percent cash dividend as liquidation advances.
In Evansville Indiana on Tuesday morning John Stewart the renowned turfman was shot and killed after a quarrel with John Russell over a woman. Russell was fled and later arrested by police.
The board of trade governing committees met Monday night to file the final report of the committee on the city charter. It notes the work is not free from blemishes and calls for many beneficial changes to be made in the charter. The committees held over 100 meetings during preparation.
Panx Wilbur opera company presented The grand quehegs with English's Monday evening by Henry Taiboit, drawing great crowd and praise for the band and drum major's display. The orchestra impressed. a dogfight scare faded as Romeo Rolinson's play remained unused. Little Church, the calcium light man, known in Pittsboro for years, died after an explosion at a factory. Susie Kirwin, star of Nanon, led a lively chorus with strong voice and stage presence.
A farmer on the Shelby road reports a brutal attack Monday evening as a black highwayman leaped into his wagon near Virginie Avenue. The assailant slashed the farmer's neck and arms, stole money, and fled toward the city. Detective Thornton pursues the suspect.
Health board meeting at 4 30 in city clerk's private room retitled Fred Gant's bid. Richard Forrester appointed to Sanitary force, replacing Leo Crane. Dr Cunningham pressured to place a doctor on the board, but withdrew. The committee report set for board action. Forrester to lead sanitation, with Sanitary officer Leo Crane stepping aside. Sanitary inspector Olsen declined further committee action as the report was presented.
A Palermo report says an unknown English grain vessel foundered off the Sicilian coast and 21 crewmembers drowned. News from New York notes a sugar trust receivers’ report may reveal sensational facts and prompt state attorney general action. A Daily Express item cites Gladstone fearing his public life may be ending.
A fragmentary report notes renewed trouble in the Montana legislature and rising Mississippi water with weak levees causing unease along the lower river. It mentions a Cleveland colored minstrel company fighting train crews near Atchison Kansas. A Toledo engine collision kills two and injures another. A judge awards Bethie Thomas Lewis an estate once owned by W A Thongs.
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