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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1891

Page

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Indiana Legislature Opens Amid Rowdy First Day

The Indiana General Assembly convened with Tim Griffin opening the state house doors. In the House, Niblack edged Hess for speaker as officers were chosen and salaries debated, while the Senate scene centered on Parson Chase and partisan maneuvers over seating, committees, and doorkeepers.

Tim Griffin Sith General Assembly Indiana Marion Amore State House State House 2d

Opening senatorial fray draws large crowd and filled balconies

The opening drew a large attendance and well filled baby seats. Many ladies added tone to the crowd. Balconies and gods seats were occupied. After recess the senate heard Senator Hubbell roast Jake Dunn for his seating assignment.

Senate Hubbelt Jake Dunn

Alliance Men Seize Nebraska Legislature In Capitol Standoff

Alliance supporters took over the legislative hall at 5 AM, placed the speaker in the chair, and barred Lieut. Gov. Mickeljohn from seating. By 9 AM, the speaker ordered Mickeljohn arrested for misconduct, though he resisted. Gov Thayer summoned National Guard. by noon guards stacked arms as counting votes delayed, provoking unrest.

Alliance Lixcory Neb Spl Sergeeants-At-Arma Mickeljohn Thayer

Tornado Near Sherman Destroys Homes Hurts and Kills

A tornado passed three miles north of Sherman on Wednesday afternoon, demolishing houses, injuring four people, and killing an infant. Many homes scattered goods, and further tornado reports suggested potential loss of life. Other ships report decks swept and livestock lost at sea due to the storm.

Sherman Tex Jan Here

W C T U plans Sunday jail services and club elections

The W C T U seeks Sunday afternoon religious services at the jail. The Cleveland club elected Simon Smallholz as president, Charles McCrary secretary, and Fred Heiser treasurer at a Wednesday night meeting. Also reported are a packed Roberts Park church address by Francis Murphy, pledge signings, a statue commission update, and various local incidents and court actions.

Cleveland Club Simon Smallholz Charles McCrary Fred Heiser Roberts Park Church Francis Murphy Jd. Hf. Mahoney Henry Bergh Milwaukee Woman’s Humane Society Quigley John Clune John Henry Lanterstein Thuysday Geo. Prior N.-Meredian-St Manker Chief Webster Fire Department Hodges Frank Higgins Union Station St. Vincent’s Hospital Fanner & Buchanan Anderson Boston Soldiers’ Monument David Davidson Udell Ladder Noathi Indianapolis Davidson Murphy State House Senate House Niblack Bahnbaugh Newkirk Crawley Fenton Lake Pleasants Switzerland Wells Marion Geo. Atkins Carrie Aekault George Indiana-ave Aru Harry Steward N. -Ulmoisst

Indians Burn Pocatello Town Sparks Idaho Turmoil

Helena dispatch reports that Indians burned Pocatello Idaho sparking panic as residents flee for safety. Indianapolis residents connected to the town include attorney Will Rooker’s brother Chas Rooker and Mrs. John Walters visiting relatives. C L Millman of Wiles Coffin & Co familiar with the area. druggist W W Scott owns property.

Indianapolis Pocatello Chas N. Rooker Will Rooker John Walters C. LT. Millman Wiles, Coffin & Co W. W. Scott Propeny Nore

Sleek couple to face grand jury in burglary case

Frank Thomain o Reynolds and a female companion were held in police court after a Wednesday burglary and grand larceny. They waived examination and were bound over to the grand jury at $1,000 each. Two stolen overcoats were identified, and Reynolds admitted ownership of shoes found at the scene. The pair, described as sleek, are blamed for recent robberies in the north end, including Congress Street incidents. Weather notes and assorted legislative items followed.

Grand Jury Frank Thomain Reynolds McGuire N. Pennsylvania-st Heat North End

Prison Riot Suppressed After Night of Hunger in Jail

In Chattanooga Tennessee twenty seven of the county jail’s worst prisoners revolted and refused to enter cells. Guards armed with Winchesters held them at bay all night and starved them into submission. A separate report from Newberry Michigan details a fatal gas explosion at the Newberry Furnace Company injuring six others.

Chattanooga Tenn Newberry, Mich Newberry Furnace Company

Dunkirk Secures Two Lew Window Pass Factories

James Patton and David Price fled from Linton with about 900 dollars believed stolen. They were arrested in St Louis and returned to Linton on Wednesday. Marion branch of the National Soldiers Home operates without a governor as Gen. Dever left his post Saturday and his whereabouts are unknown.

Dunkirk James Patton David Price Linton St. Louis Marion National ‘Soldiers Devereux

Robbery at Chicago Saloon and Multiple Wounds

Two masked men tied up James Murphy’s saloon in Chicago and secured 1500 from the safe. Sanmel C. Tibbets fell from a fifth story window in Buffalo, breaking all bones. John Ross dead and two others seriously wounded after a row in Monroeville Alabama. Bamberger’s stock of bats caps and furs to be sold at once. Cut Flowers German Bros. Horists advertise services.

James Murphy Chicago Sanmel'c. Tibbets Breezes Hotel Bifalo N W John Ross Frank Hixon Monroeville Ala Tywo

Indians at Pine Ridge urged to surrender or face whipping

Split report from Pine Ridge says hostiles move toward agencies while Gen Miles warns surrender only. many Pine Ridge Indians favor peace but a few chiefs resist. Lieut Casey wounded. 103 steers killed in a slaughter with 4,000 aiding. A Palouse tribal injury reported in Colfax, Washington. Gen Schoffield notes Indians show signs of willingness to surrender.

Lone Bear Lone Hawk Lieut Casey Twenty-second Infantry Steers Colfax Wash Marshal Mackey Bones Chief Bones E. J. Huggins Army Division Chicago Washington, Dan Spl Schofield Miles

Haase Case Aims to Silence Kiss Charge in Chicago Court

In Chicago a police court hearing on Thursday morning saw Louis Haase file for a change of venue amid a kiss and assault claim involving Helen Patrick. Patrick says Haase held her with both hands and refused to release her, while Haase hints the matter may fade if left alone. The grand jury could hear the case if it proceeds to criminal court.

Criminal Court Cox Robert “Shonitz Shoultz Gus Ambrust Louis Haase Helen Patrick Grand Jury Miss Patrick Coniman Haase

Midnight and Olivette at Grand and Panx Wilbur

Amusements page notes upcoming attractions with Grand's Midnight Bell and Panx Wilbur's Olivette, plus Margaret Mather in Joan of Arc and McCaull company later in the week. Park Theatre run to Jan 19 features Oliver Doud Byron, and a fire incident at Niblo's garden shows Ed Gilmore aiding a kneeling woman in a corridor amid smoke.

Grand—Hart Panx—Wilbur Opera Company Olivette Margaret. Mather Joan of Arc McCaull Opera Company English’s Oliver Doud Byron Gilmore Niblo New York Sturtevant Pell Anell

Humble Woodworth Attacks Wife's Trance Business

Anderson Indiana January special recounts Woodworth husband of Mana denouncing her trance and religious enterprise as deliberate fraud. He accuses the business of profits from church networks, cites incidents in California and elsewhere, and claims his wife has trained two assistants to perform the trance act.

Papa” Woodworth Anderson Ind Woodworth Mana California Jesus Jace Kokomo Muncie St. Louis

Viaduct Tour Proposed By City Committee

The viaduct committee postponed a decision at Wednesday’s meeting. Ramsey of the Bir Four invited council members Murphy and Pearson the mayor and Thalman to tour Chicago viaducts in Ramsey's private car next Thursday. They may also visit the world’s fair while in the area.

Ther Mr. Ramsey Bir Murphy and Pearson Thalman Chicago

Why He Was Tried: John Finn in Police Court

John Finn, who was beaten by Officer Manning during an arrest attempt, testified he had a fit and did not know his actions. Manning said Finn struck him on the arm. Finn’s injuries were severe and the mayor fined him three dollars plus costs for necessary treatment. The Commercial club met to discuss keeping the car works locally. no decision made, another meeting set for Friday. Bradford weavers strike growling, threat to attack Liston & Co mills, authorities asked for protection.

New York Lyle Hanlon Justice Ryan Yorkville King Gerry John Finn Manning Finn Commercial Club Loxicon Bradford Liston & Co

Sporting Life Features and Horse News Across Regions

France may shut bookmakers in Sporting Life features while Salvatorig earns weight at new Rancho Del Pas quarters. Dee Hennesy and Jordan, two middleweights, plan a Thursday night bout near the stockyards. Baron Leopold Rothschild bought Belmont’s Magnetism as a keepsake. Belmont and Rothschild were close. German breeder Charles Lauer ships horses to Kentucky to locate there. A Versailles Kentucky youth turned $6,000 gain into a stable. Indiana trotting opens spring meet June 9 at Edinburg, then moves to Columbus, Cambridge City, Peru, Kokomo, Fort Wayne, Richmond, closing August 7. Baseball turmoil grows as players’ league opponents Brotherhood deserters. in New York, Ewing and Mike Ely face opposition. Furniture at Wm. Elder’s.

France Salvatorig Hig New Quarters Rancho del Pas Dee Hennesy Jordan Will. Leayve Leopold Rothchild Belmont Charles Lauer Kentucky Versailles Indiana Edinburg Columbus Cambridge City Peru Kokomo Fort Wayne Lina Richmond Players’ League Brotherhood New York Ewing Mike Ely

Indirect Talk on Clinton Hill and Gov Gray Visit

W C MacBride reports from Indianapolis on Gov Gray and Gov Hill visits. The Indiana Democrats prefer Grover Cleveland and NY’s wish in the 1892 race. Cleveland’s honesty and public view win support while some criticize him. Parnell plans Limerick remarks as Chilean revolution unfolds in Buenos Aires cable.

Iresh Foreign Pacts and Global News Snippets

IRESH FOREIGN PACTS Balfour has raised 30 000 for Ireland s poor A terrible wind and snow storm is going on in Faly A monument will be erected in honor of Mozart in London Prof Schliemann s widow will continue his archaelogical works A woman was found frozen to death in the London bridge Wednesday Charles Dalton Clifford Lloyd the English diplomat died in London Wednesday Nine thousand workmen and 1 000 carts are at work cleaning the snow from the streets of Berlin Herr Von Puttkamer once Germany s minister of justice was shot while out hunting Wednesday Prince Eugene Gheka and My Lemontoft fought a duel at Jassy Roumania Wednesday and the prince was wounded Phenomenal Success The National Life Maturity as Co of GB E Marketst report 40 000 of insurance written in this city during the past few days covering 49 applications This great success is no doubt due in a large measure to the cany s liberal contract which gives immediate benefit though the payments are made by monthly instalments.

Herr von Puttkamer Germany Prince Eugene Gheka My Lemontoft Jassy Roumania GB E. Marketst

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Jaggard Griffin Cleveland Foghorn Kelley Faulkner Rip‘ney Olds Culop Knox Mason Jenks Niblack Alexander Hess Wabash Lindemuth Curtis Geo. Gould Hess Nib Charles Crawley B. Hy Nay Jefferson County Speakerniblack Frank D.hembaugh Miami Giles Decatur Hembaugh Syworkim Momeyer Sy LA Ey Harold Hessa Nolan Beasely Patton Morris Honss Claypool door_keenere Sidney R.moon Ripley Trimble Orange Beasley Sullivan Claypools Ira Chase Lucas Throne of Grace Parson Chase Shockney Kennedy Holcomb McGregor Geo. Henderson Parke County Geo. Pleasants Oliver Wells Marion County Wm. Dubois Hamilton County Matcreis George Pleasants Hays Cortez Ewing, Jr Senator Hays Chase Hovey Leo Fitzpatrick Hives Clark Clark County Henry A. Johnson Henry’s Boyd Jong Joud McGee Baé Nebraska Texas Stronans City Life Idaho Lany Indianaapolis Helena, Mont Pocatello Reservation Eatety Congress Allison Paddock Platt Akron St.Mary’s River Michigan Stewart Financial Dal Gorman Osborn Pennsylvania Gannon Linois Osborn Theim New- York North River Gen. Abbott Army Board of Engineers Erly Fiterente Grant Hampvarc Behring Sea Berlin North Pacific Midland Lebanon Indiana Midland C. C New Ross Bamberger Wash-st Bros Muss Indians Washington Davis Candler Blaine United States L.hall Wilson R. M. Lockhart DeKalb County Wagasu Jones & Whitecraft South Wabash Cariaco Ilinois Central Sats FF A. Humbug Harrison Reed Portland Sporting Life Win Elder Ike Hill and Gray Grover Cleveland W. C. MacBride Jnquirer Gov. Gray Cov Gov. Hill Thich Parnell Denny Limerick Chile Loxney Buenos Ayres Chili IRESH
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