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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1891
Page
1
Mr Gauss denies favoritism toward Sun Vapor. He says bids conform to specs but would strike the purchase clause. Blackwell and Yontz clash over the clause and bids, with calls to re advertise. Citizens urge ethics and property-owner eligibility for aldermen to curb city missteps.
Nine passengers were badly injured in a collision on the Long Island rapid transit route. A passenger vehicle struck a gravel train, causing five coaches to overturn and several injuries.
In PrérspurG January 14 a Pittsburg report describes Mrs Maggie Reynolds skating with Henry Engler on Silver Lake last Friday night. Reynolds pursued but could not keep up, the couple vanished and the wife’s wardrobe disappeared from their home. He has heard nothing since. A second incident recounts Lizzie Exesly claiming she was forced to swallow powder by a bearded man with long black whiskers while gas threats were made. the doctor suspects self poisoning, which she denies.
Miss Evelyn Townley and Mr. Be. R. Seguin will wed at Meridian Street M E church Wednesday at 2 o'clock with Dr. Cleveland officiating. Miss Jeannette Halford is maid of honor, John Buchanan best man. Reception at 310 Broadway, couple to reside at Grand Hotel after February 1.
A string of Tuesday fires across New York Princeton Dallas Denver San Suxe and San Antonio caused substantial damage. Van Tas sel elevator in New York lost 300 dollars. Philips block in Princeton burned with 50 000 dollars in losses. A wholesale liquor house in Dallas suffered 90 600 dollars in losses. Red Springs reduction works in Denver burned with 75 000 dollars reported. A multiple stores building in San Suxe Texas burned with 8 000 dollars in losses.
Readable reports show horse-breeders at the state house and New York group Sons of New York forming with Bishop Knickerbocker as president. J R McKee to move to Boston with Thompson-Houston interests while Flower Mission Training School grads seven as diplomas awarded. Supt Yearer visits Packville for a stray red man. a man named John Endes believed escaped asylum. Poor farm to hold event naming Seiguin Seguin and Eva Austin engagement, Oscar Da Douglass listed, care for children and illness notes.
In a concise real estate brief Teal highlights local property gains and market outlook. Readers are guided through home prices mortgage rates and neighborhood trends with emphasis on value and community appeal.
A Senate debate over the McHugh-Osborn election contest concluded with McHugh prevailing. The session opened with a prayer led by Dr. Cleveland as reporters noted past Magee ties to the Sentinel. Senator Yargon attended, and chatter about Magee’s journalism past continued among press circles.
Special dispatch from Wassmaron on January 14 reports the British government moving the Behring sea dispute from diplomatic channels to the Supreme Court. Secretary Blaine reportedly appears outmaneuvered as Attorney-general Miller faced delays on the Alaska court ruling appeal involving the confiscation of the British steamer W. Sayward. Had Miller acted, the British writ of prohibition could have been issued, preventing diplomatic entanglement and preserving the nation’s dignity. In diverting the case, the administration risks a broader political complication.
Reading clerk Stewart displays a strong voice with senatorial bearing as debates touch Pine Ridge renamed Pine Village. A 3,500 miner resolution calls for a mining inspector. Senate ponders railroad taxation while the house crowds around the speaker’s throne and debates stationery costs. Reps Kelley and Lindemuth surface amid partisan barbs as sessions wade through bills and routine motions.
County commissioners will inspect the poor farm before naming a successor to Jolson the steward. Mr Johnson said the books are in bad shape and duties are too arduous for the salary. The probe aims to settle exact steward duties and employ a capable replacement.
Indiana forecast for Indianapolis region notes colder fair weather. A 50 year old bachelor named Samuel Allan was found dead in the county's western district on Tuesday night, prompting a local notice and investigation.
Reports say sixteen fighting in Chili and storms cause heavy damage in Span and Co. Dillon is discussed as a trader of his Irish party. Russia’s education minister resigns while Amelie Rives improves in Paris. French troops are snowed up in Algeria and starving, about 500 Russian Jews plan emigration to the United States. M Flouquet elected president of the French chamber. Fire destroys Downton Collegé of Agriculture in Salisbury. Two hundred houses burned at Boinhyry leaving many homeless. Russia appears headed for war and will spend 4,000,000 rubles on barracks construction. Chins of Farther India raid a village in Buruah, Jan. 7, killing eight. Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin denies offering Bismarck the premiership. Baibérier to vacate store Feb 1. We must shake things up and sell skin garments, fixtures for sale at Perjermah Bros. Florists, 3748 Mass. age, Tei S40.
Mrs. Maria Woodworth, a trance evangelist from St. Louis, brings sensational revivalism to Indianapolis beginning Wednesday at North and Railroad streets. Reports from Muncie and Anderson describe mass excitement and alleged faith cures. Critics warn of hypnotic influence and danger to susceptible audiences.
Kansas coal miners walk out while Alabama workers prepare to resume. Boston hosts the plasterers union convention. a bean-sized golden nugget is found in Burlington Iowa. Hines faces divorce in Philadelphia. Chicago rail telegraphers' demands are denied. Bartholomew surrenders in Hartford embezzlement case. Farmers killed attempting railroad crossing near Clyde, Ohio.
Announcement from Danbury Hat Co promoting new rockers at William L. Eidar's for the Gray Club Ball. Full dress shirts in stock are reduced in price and a new line of white lawn collars was bought for the Gray Club Ball. Shop at 23 W. Wash, Danbury.
Washington reports Gen Miles delaying decisive step with the White Clay Creek Indian camp. Chiefs absent from council. 600 Indians reportedly split from hostile camp. Wounded wife of Big Foot dies. Panic over arms confiscation and Messiah faith wanes among tribes. Blackheart notes 20 hostile brites preparing for battle. Calisp pon burned near Spokane Falls. town cut off by missing rail and telegraph links.
Reported as New York style production by Miss Mather, Joan of Arc drew a larger audience Tuesday night than the previous evening. Miss Mather praised for energy in presenting the play and for negotiating with Bernhardt, who toured London with the production. Critics favored Bernhardt in other roles, while Mather’s version adds more love elements.
Features describe skating baseball in Syracuse and a fast colt from Frankfort claiming 2 30 for a mile. Col. Penner of Frankfort and Joseph Heidiger of Pittsburg plot driving for a German nobleman at $5 000 yearly. American association meetings in New York craft governance for players league and selling clause. West Indianapolis Jordan Hennessy bout ends in 41 rounds with knockout in final rounds. purse about 4250. talk of Foppiano challenge for a big stake.
Indiana Republicans face a threeway dilemma for senator with Gov Hovey, Michener, and Fairbanks as top contenders. Russell Harrison campaigns for Michener to counter Hovey and Fairbanks, while Gresham's influence colors the clash. A late session in Secretary Griffin's office failed to settle the contest.
Senate committees and chairs appear with names like Burke Shanks Sweeney and Foley plus many garbled fragments. The passage also contains stray lines about American citizenship and a promotional claim for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference Richard and a cranky figure offering a throne or crown. The readable lines hint at wit and cost per word, but specifics are unclear. No identifiable date, place, or organizations are present.
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