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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1891
Page
1
A volatile Indianapolis common council session stretched late as Mr. Yontz pressed a street railway ordinance amid sharp clashes with Mr. Woollen and others. Accusations of graft and favoritism surfaced over contracts and a Romona quarry link, ending with the ordinance stricken and a two week adjournment.
A chaotic Indiana legislative session unfolds with speeches and stunts as Senators spar over bills and a patchwork of amendments. Voorhees receives broad support from the Senate while House nominees and debates on temperance, divorce, and grand juries drive the day.
The Indiana poultry exhibit opens at Tomlinson Hall with coops of poultry pigeons rabbits and birds already in place. Canines in boxes await judging while early setups promise a successful event by Wednesday.
Brownsville Texas January 20 train on the Rio Grande between Brownsville and Point Isabel robbed and wrecked by 15 masked men. About 20000 seized. A sheriff and posse pursue the robbers. Also news of a bank run in Kansas City and a factory fire in Chicago causing 75000 loss with 10000 machinery.
Loxton January 20. Parnell declares he will not resign the leadership unless Mc Carthy also steps down. The fate of peace or wet policies likely to be settled Monday night.
At 11 o clock Tuesday Sans Ernest shot and seriously wounded his divorced wife and then killed himself. Ernest, described as a drunken, worthless fellow, ended the tragedy in Telelo.
Reports show Levi, alleged counterfeiter, on trial in U S court Tuesday as 75 short born breeders listened to papers at the state house. LaBelle, an alleged opium smuggler, got 18 months and $100 in costs Monday in U S court. George Ros injured by a bar of iron at Panhandle shops. ambulance took him home to 680 E Washington. A Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers conference with Manager Bradbury discussed pay. no raise but plan to balance pay by redistributingfrom high to low. A list of local births and marriages follows with names, ages, and addresses, plus medical cases and addresses.
Western senators threaten to block the currency bill unless the president vows not to veto the silver measure. The president remains firm, aiming to pass the force bill, while Aldrich’s rule and Hoar’s push set the stage for possible defeats. A clash with civil service commissioners ends with threats of resignations or removals.
Still nervous at Pine Ridge Agency as indians restless all day then quieted. Chief Two Strike surrendered 20 guns to Agent Pierce amid shortage of cartridges for Henry rifles. Gen Miles extends forage and relocates Cheyenne to Tongue river to separate hostiles. Four dead indians found near Wounded Knee Creek after Bear Butte incidents. Whites kill Few Tails in Bear Butte county, raising risk of renewed hostilities. Few Tails kinship to Young-man-afraid-of-his-horses noted. Painters lymph therapy progress shared from Berlin after sixth injection. Dr Painter reports gradual improvement.
Articles of incorporation filed for an underground railroad from the battery to Jerome park New York. The project involves 60 million dollars in expenditure with Levi P. Morton Austin Corbin Cal Brice and other millionaires as shareholders.
At the Republican caucus in Oryupra Washington on January 20 Senator Squire was nominated for the U.S. Senate. Republicans claim a slim majority of one on joint ballot.
Indianapolis and vicinity 24 hour forecast ends 8 am January 21 1891 calls for warmer and fair conditions with rising temperatures and clear skies across the region. High confidence in steady good weather with light breezes and no precipitation expected.
Reports on Mrs Win McFuir e training her husband s string of horses and prospects for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio leagues. Howard to run a strong nine next year with John Clarkson coaching. Signing players resumes with Hanlon set to earn 4000 and Dunlap seeking 1000 for Milwaukee. Local dog fanciers plan a February field trial to test top canines for prizes. Brush battles spark talk while Al Johnson in Cincinnati is expected to stay vocal, yet Brush remains formidable when fighting.
Louis Haase faced a criminal court panel on Tuesday denying kissing Helen Patrick on Massachusetts avenue while witnesses, including Patrick, recounted a prior claim. Haase testified denying hugs or jewelry offers and accused Chief Splan of pressuring him to flee. Judge Cox set a fine of 500 dollars plus costs after arguments.
Myers declares The Sun's role in ending the street railway ordinance and urges adoption of a cut rate fare plan to hurt the company and help the people. Giguss praises council action that threatens the company’s rights, while Sullivan is credited with steering the effort and sensing public mood.
The fifth annual convention of the national brick manufacturers association sat at the Board of Trade hall Tuesday afternoon with about 250 delegates from the United States and Canada. Justus C. Adams of this city was discussed as a potential president to succeed T. Y. McAvoy of Philadelphia. Exhibits from Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati and St Louis showcased brick and paving materials while sessions planned deliberations.
A riot broke out Monday at Harrison and Clinton streets as Lawrence Casey and Richard Caskeris were attacked by a group of Greeks who blocked their buggy. The pair fired in defense, 18 Greeks were arrested after police knocked them down, Casey and Caskenis are reported in bad condition.
Five weeks into the Scote strike wave, Nicholas, czar’s uncle, regains his mind amid a Berlin influenza outbreak. Baron Wissmann is reported insane at Zantzi bar. Fire damages Banakok, Siam capital, causing losses around 500000 dollars.
Tuesday the Indiana legislature again placed the U S senate seat with Daniel W Voorhees the tall sycamore of the Wabash He is praised as a friend to the poor and a steadfast Democrat with a long public career He entered Congress with Blaine and has long championed veterans and needy citizens while living simply and turning many positions his way for the poor His mother and wife are noted as deceased and he has three lawyer sons and a married daughter
The Republican caucus met Monday night and endorsed Gov. Hovey without contest after ballots showed Hovey leading with 20 votes to 9 for Fairbanks. In the second ballot Hovey received 1944 votes to Fairbanks 1419, and on the third ballot the governor was nominated with the Harrison administration endorsing the result.
A case of alleged cruelty arises from neglect by the guardianship board over eight year old Empress Williams. The girl was taken from her mother Mrs. Williams, a Postal Telegraph lineman’s wife, placed with a German family near Colons Michigan, and endured harsh treatment including forced work and punishment. The parents later located her with the help of a detective, and efforts to regain custody continue as details of neglect emerge.
James Owen O Connor, claiming a new acting style, faced a Chicago audience that pelted him with eggs and cabbage on his Park theater debut. He plans to try again Tuesday night amid a stormy, humorous reception contrasting his bold Shakespeare readings.
Granp-Oliver Doud Byron starred in The piang Pare Barry Williams Specialty Company opening at English’s Opera House Monday. Audiences greeted the performance as the turfman tale of ups and downs with the hero’s victory over misfortune. Byron led a strong cast including Horne, Arthur Byron, Charles Young, Kate Byron, Georgia Waldron. The act will run its last city showing Tuesday. Harry Williams’ specialty troupe drew a full Park crowd with J Byrnes, Mlle Helene, Billy Carter, Weston, McCann and others as weeklong performances began. The Deaf Will to Glad He is Coming inventor Hi A Wales of Bridgport, Conn, will speak at Bates House Thursday on relief of deafness. New patier goods at Wm L Elder &
The funeral of Geo Bancroft was held at St John s Episcopal Church at 11 o clock Tuesday morning with the president, cabinet members and many foreign representatives in attendance. The remains will be taken to Worcester. The item also notes Parker Earle seeking the head of the bureau of shorticulture and ex Senator Taber aiming for the mining bureau, plus an advertisement for a base burner from Frank Horn.
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