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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1891
Page
1
A long portrait of ragged printer characters like Cal Harg et and Old Wrinkle, nomadic figures who travel across North America, endure years of hardship, and cling to craft tales. Old Wrinkle, famed for Shakespeare quotes and a restless wanderer’s life, circles Denver, Wichita, Honolulu, and Denver again, seeking a last home.
Brum January 13 report notes Prof Koch described his lymph composition as a glycerine extract from pure tubercle bacillus culture. The elycerine makes up about half the compound and is identified as a derivative from albemen, with the report described as very brief.
Arlen Davidson, colored, faced trial in criminal court on a charge of assault and battery with intent to commit rape. He crafted a ruse by posing as a messenger and luring Mrs. Leathers from Court Street to an alley. Her cries brought help, foiling the attempt. The defense contends the defendant is of unsound mind and irresponsible.
A local paper claims about 700 operators on the St Paul road will strike Friday despite denials by railway officials. Chief Thurston of the order of railway telegraphers says he has information that at least 200 resignations have been sent in.
Dairymen of Indiana held a stat organization meeting at the state house on Thursday while Jersey cattle raisers conducted sessions. Ex Chief Dougherty joined New England mutual life. Laura Oliphant accuses Ferdinand of being an elephant and habitual drunkard, prompting a circuit court case to free her from him. Moses Reese shot at his wife on Christmas. jurors found him guilty in criminal court and sentenced him to two years. The will of John B. Mastin saw Judge Brown dismiss administrator Maztin, appoint Mary Royer executrix with a $20,000 bond. In a railroad wreck suit Anna Kerlin won $3,000 against National Accident Insurance. Other cases involve city sidewalk injuries, alleged arson and assault, and various property disputes. A summary of deaths, marriages, and local notices closes the report.
A City Council drama unfolds as Councilman Yontz blasts the mayor calling him a liar after being ruled out of order in a special session. The piece notes Yontz's feud with Mayor Sullivan, the viaduct committee's Chicago trip, and remarks on railway interests amid local politics.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate after a long session passed the silver bill with amendments by 29 to 27, and then moved to take up the federal elections bill, amid fatigue and confusion. A leading Republican criticized the process as undignified while several Republicans supported the bill. Separately, Michael Quinlan sued Capt. Campbell for damages over a police shooting that killed Quinlan, alleging Campbell ordered shots but Campbell denied giving any such order and pledged to defend the suit himself.
The clumsy clipped note cites Cory and Chick Fell in Crawfordsville racing, Muncie team beating Indianapolis nine to zero, W. H. Ripley leading in competitions, Indiana horse breeders reforming with capital of 250000, Toledo club resistance to removal, and actress Joe Gayton’s cross country tour from New York to Frisco with Chicago stopovers.
Readers are drawn to Sea ton's Hat Store at 27 North Pennast for the best hats and home decor today. The Sun presents bargains on home barzaits and stylish headwear, promising low prices and wide selection for shoppers seeking value.
In the House Democrats filibuster the shipping bill and Mc Millan objects to journal approval as yeas and nays are called. In the Senate Dawes urges investigation of Indian conditions in North and South Dakota and Montana amid troop deployments. A life saving equipment rule faces another delay. Frye seeks a department of commerce, Morgan cites Behring Sea case risks. A Minneapolis postmaster refund bill passes. In Glasgow striking railroaders wreck attempts threaten three passenger trains. government intervention sought and police patrol the tracks.
In police court on Thursday morning Dan Rice the veteran circus clown faced larceny charges from Mar vin Clarke the blind journalist. Clarke says Rice hired him to write a play and paid with a worthless note for 8200, alleging fraud in connection with the barge case.
Gov Peck’s inaugural address urges spending cuts and repeal of the Bennett law with interest on public funds going to the state. Democrats deem it a disappointment, lacking reform. In Boston, a remarkable gathering marks Charles King’s 110th birthday at a Middleton farm home with five generations present.
Police matron Campbell states she has no complaint against patrolmen who have treated her kindly. She accuses only Supt Travis of opposition to her and her work, while the force receives support from other officials.
New York on Wednesday saw three large buildings burn with reported losses and damage to multiple businesses. In Tubular Ramp Company’s building fire caused significant damage to several business men. In Richmond Virginia the locomotive and machine works suffered near total destruction with losses around 225,000.
President Barrillas prepares to fly from Guatemala while Thomas Sexton M P Belfast faces financial embarrassment. Fires damage Rouen’s palace portion. Koch plans to publish its lymph ingredients. Liverpool citizens swell the Zetland Belfour fund to 2000 pounds. Ireland faces hunger and need for clothing and food. In Warthley England a coroner’s jury finds accidental death in a school room disaster where seven children perished.
Report of the heavy boxing bout in New Orleans recounts Fitzgerald Fitzsimmons overpowering Jack Dempsey with cumulative punishment. Dempsey sustains facial injuries, nose broken, bloodied lips, while Fitzsimmons stays composed and dominant. A $12,000 purse and large betting followed the bout as Dempsey leaves for the east amid losses for backers.
Gen. Miles and chiefs Little Wound, Little Hawk, Crow Dog and Old Calico meet at Quama Neb to end hostilities. Indians to move tents near White Clay creek and surrender arms to Agent Pierce, with proceeds from sale to be shared. Militia pulled home after assurances of peace. some splinter groups continue ghost dance near the picket line.
In a fashion brief from the Gray Club, full dress shirts across the house are reduced in price. The notice mentions a new line tied to the Gray Club ball and lists associated vendors and printers, signaling a promotional event.
Miss Birdie Lucas of 265 Congress street aged 16 elopes with Milton Dubois a 23 year old from a livery stable crowd. They fled to Wisconsin by Omaha train and returned with a marriage certificate seeking her parents’ blessing. Lucas family aided silence while Dubois receives new work and social acceptance is sought. Weather forecast for Indianapolis forewarns light snow and colder Friday. Scottsburg hub factory burns to the ground Wednesday night with loss around 500 dollars and an uncertain cause. factory will be rebuilt.
Amusements column notes The Grand will be dark next week except Wednesday for Leavitts Spider and Fly with Hilda Thomas as a principal The Plunger and My Back shows swing into English's and Pap venues Don Thompson's Old Homestead cited for its long run and million dollar receipts creators Gilmore Tompkins credited for Academy of Music success and savvy press agents Cut Mowers Florists and Bamberger’s sales advertise marked down goods and silk umbrellas to clear Feb 1 deadline
The Indiana senate and house buzz with chatter and clashing humor as bills are introduced and committees named. Speaker Niblack masters procedure while leaders Burke and Love land spar over democratic control and a defined plan to fund debt remains unsettled amid a flurry of remarks, resignations, and rivalries.
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