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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1891

Page

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Indiana Senate Sits Idle With Laughing Lawmakers

A lively Indiana senate session reports sleepy lawmakers, bill wrangling, and a parade of lady visitors. Senator Byrd of Clay champions miners’ rights, while a dispute over a clerk position adds to the day’s theater. The house outpaces the senate, delivering brisk committee reports and a fiery speech by Foghorn Kelley about McKinley and reciprocity.

Senate Miller Columbus Indianapolis Tim Sun Carver Mounts Senator Byrd Clay Magee Burke Ewing Benevolent Eransville Loveland M. W. Barnes Kokomo Barnes Election Committee Col. Jagge Kentucky Public Buildings Committee State House Richmond Yaryan Committee On Rules House Foghorn’ Kelley Tippecanoe Eine Blaine Kellay Cleveland

Fragmentary Note on Judge Henck and House Session

A fragment reports Judge Henck clashing with Republicans and a morning cession. It notes the house did not meet on Friday afternoon.

Grand Review at Pine Ridge Stirs West Audience

The Pine Ridge agency reports a grand review of 4,000 soldiers and 3,700 horses under Gen. Miles with 10,000 Sioux observers from afar. Troops pass in salute as war chiefs and staff witness the scene amid wind and snow. Plans indicate dispersal soon and departing Indian emissaries to the great father in Washington.

Pine Ridge Agency S. Pine Rage Agency Miles Colunns Oanemer Ngton Pine Ridge Agency War Department

Farmhand Dies in Hydrophobia at Chambers Street Hospital

George Kendall, a farm hand from AgLscron, New Jersey, died Friday morning after suffering hydrophobia. He reportedly broke restraints and raved in his hospital room before passing away.

Chauncey Depew to Speak at Yale Munini Dinner

Chauncey Depew will deliver his best speech Friday night at the annual Yale Munini dinner in New York. The Yale graduate is expected to attract attendees from across the country, with many boys from distant regions to be present.

Chauncey New York Chauncey Depew Yale

City Life Recap Of Local Events And Court Actions

The column surveys a busy period with a state leading dog and poultry show, acquittal of Levi on counterfeiting, perjury bound over of Charles White, and injuries from a bursting shell at a foundry. Births, marriages, lawsuits, and a pension law case follow, plus a prize dog, a damaged suit over railway injuries, and new bookcases at Wim L Elders.

Levi Federal Charles White Noblesville A. Stevens Southside St Vincents Hospital Flanner & Buchanan Alabama-st Jesse Mary Conley Joseph Maggie Stash White Alice Medines Alphonse Green Macy Mary Munsey Wm. Lewis Mary Grake Orville N. Hahn Mary Keener Thos. P. Rourke Minerva St Pennsylvania Fast Mail Kreaelo Jones School Book Company Attorney Generals Platcher Ave Columbia Hunter Kate Hall Citizens’ Street Railway Company Lebanon Ind W. Washington St Louis P. Faberback Indianapolis Natural Gas Company New Yorkst Harry Springstein Dor Tomlinson Hall Harry Wm. Oley Splaun Thornton Valentine Zanemeister Zanemeister Oley Clay Susan Hults John Carpenter Hulis Carpenter S. E. Williams Michigan Couln Win van Buren

Humor in the House and Its Effect on Members

The Indiana General Assembly's lower house enjoys a rare humor moment as Faulkner crafts a jest read by Clerk Morrison. Dr. Troy of Hancock County and Speaker Niblack react with smiles while Mr. Kelley’s key pitch soars above the dome, revealing lightness amid legislative routine.

Josh Billings Faulkner Martin Troy Mr. Kelly General Assembly Tar Say Foe Horn Kelley Faulkner Josh Billuys Kelly Martin R. Morrison West Mr. Faulkner Niblack Hancock County Horn Kelley

Financial troubles strike several midwest firms in January

Springfield Illinois and other cities report company closures and bank actions. Arm strong and Bro. boiler manufacturers end operations with 146000 assets and unknown liabilities. Kansas City safe deposit bank pays out 150600 in full to depositors. Standeford Youman Eldred face sheriff liquidation with 75000 liabilities. South Omaha Neb Neb Savings Bank deposits paid in full. Louden Rutherford carriage makers assign debts 50000. Schanning Co cloak and suit dealers also fail. judgments total 1229.

Kansas City Safe Deposit Savings Bank Munioring Lopex Kan Standeford Youman & Eldred Oatanda Neb South Omaha Nebraska Savings Bank New York Louden & Rutherford I. Schanning & Co

Cut Flowers Betterman Bros Florists Ad

Betterman Bros florists at 87 43 Mass ave advertise cut flowers with contact telephone and price emphasis high quality arrangements for occasions.

Betterman Bros Mass Ave Tel

Have the City Solid There Is No Law To Punish Streetcars

Wilmer F. Christian of Shover and Christian pressed city attorney Bailey with an affidavit accusing the Citizens' street railway of violating its charter by running steam dummies on the Irvington line. Bailey found no penal ordinance or clause to impose fines. Christian consulted Col. Denny, who reviewed old and amended ordinances and found none granting liability for such action. Denny suggested a civil suit to enjoin the company from using steam dummies. Christian plans injunctions in circuit or superior court. A man, AJ Stroop, returned home drunk, shot himself after telling his wife to point out the place of his heart. he died after being treated at the city hospital.

Wilmer F. Christian Shover Bailey Christian Coleh Denny Citizens’ Street Railway Bartar Ihuen Wat Tndianapolis Sts Denny Friday Circuit Stroop Ring Indiana-ave. Anid California-st Paul Minnie Oswald Mrs. Zeidler Menominee Mich Chicago Herald Mer. Hottman Sturgeon Bay Wis Green Bay Myora

Woman and boy tales from a New York Thanksgiving game

A lengthy old newspaper piece recounts a near miraculous football injury in New York on Thanksgiving day. William Leelaery, 17, slipped during a game, breaking a neck vertebra yet recovering after a plaster cast and promising medical optimism. A separate tale follows Mrs. Zeidler and Minnie Oswald over a doomed romance with Paul, a missing adopted son, ending in fear of suicide. A Pleasantville funeral prank with a ghost scare at Mrs. Adams’ church crate ends as boys laugh, while a Menominee ice road between Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay features a compass guided stagecoach and a winter tavern on the ice feeding travelers.

New York W. L. LeElaery McWirnevy Roosevelt Hospital Robert. C. Kemp William Ling Wiligan

Futtner Pleads Guilty and Faces Sentence in Local Case

Bogus divorce lawyer Buttner pleaded guilty to larceny and forgery in a January district session. Remanded for sentence. Earlier he faced charges related to a bogus divorce scheme in Ok county. Ex-Mayor Pandleton referenced in connection with the case.

Futtner New Sos Spi Wmm Buttner T ‘Eok County Pandleton’s

Hoss and Hoss to Headline Next Season in Comedy Melodrama

Park Williams specialty company sets Reed and Collier in a new season pairing titled Hoss and Hoss with W. G Smyth managing the combined troupe. A discussion with Gus Hartz of Cleveland reveals questions about Reed and Collier's identities as an avenging providence plays out. The program also highlights My Jack a melodrama at English's with standout performances by P. A. Anderson and Miss Meek there.

Jack Patrick Doolan Sea Gully Mary Ibbetson Jennie Chester Ethel Barrington P. A. Anderson Africa Miss Meek

Light in the Window and Fragments of a Chilly Bay Ride

A murky Bay area scene speaks of a gentle warmth after a long journey. The article notes a bright light in the window cheering travelers and describes a pleasant trip unless weather worsens. It reports a murder trial for Coleman in Emanuel Collins' saloon over unpaid money and notes his capture after fleeing, with Wiltse and Kealing as defense. It also covers the Erie railroad tie-up, Chicago dispatchers' talks, Indianapolis weather forecast, and a London cable about Sir Edwin Arnold leaving for home after two years in Japan.

Cloture Debate Roils Senate and House Proceedings

The report highlights Democratic fears over the cloture rule in the Senate as Republicans press for a Saturday vote amid high tensions. Vice President Morton supports the ruling favoring Republicans, while Aldrich signals steps to end debate, risking further conflicts and a possible floor showdown. In the House, Indiana's Cooper pursues privilege to address investigation details and committee actions.

Wasuix Senate Morton Aldrich Futher Vics Dar Mernins Viets Mae Atibla Uy Oving Ig Journal Dell Cray Delaware Saunders Montana Stewart Nevada Grorman Cooper Indiana Raumn Heeleimet Comrittes

City councilman pushes cut rate rail fare plan

Councilman Myora advocates a six for twenty five ticket deal through 1693 and eight for twenty five thereafter to cut public transit costs. He argues the plan benefits the masses more than franchise sale proceeds and cites tax and fare impacts on average workers. Attorney Geo Carter and ex-City attorney Taylor back the approach as feasible and simple.

Terrible accident crushes worker between iron rollers

Thomas Northwood a brass roller in the rolling mill was fatally crushed when caught between two wrought iron rollers. His body was forced through the machinery, reducing flesh and bone to a jelly as the accident occurred Thursday. Private services from London report Mrs Florence Maybrick now serving life in a Liverpool case, with her mother Baroness von Roker in Paris aiding relief efforts.

A. Workman Reosros N. d Thomas Northwood Northwood Braybrick Gard New York Sph London Macklin Roe & Macklin Florence Maybrick Maybrick Baroness von Roker Paris

Hendersons Deputies Appointed by State Auditor Next Monday

State auditor Henderson designates new deputies including Joseph Fanning as chief deputy and George W. Burke in the land department. Additional appointees from the insurance and Indian affairs offices are named, with the changes taking effect next Monday.

Henderson Joseph Fanning Apris George W.burke Kakom0 Insiarice Department George UW Bingham Land Department

Whispers of murderers and strikes flood wire data

Reports claim Padlewski is in Colorado while other alerts mention Seliveiskoff in Paris. The piece lists debts and crimes including a New York death by self harm, a missing diamond sale, a mass ejection of Chinese from Milton Oregon, a double suicide in Mississippi, a wheat speculator’s debt decline, and a fly wheel accident killing editor John K. Aydelotte. It also references an Austrian count seeking his daughter and a 2000 miner strike at Basnovice Russia with Imperial dockyard workers.

Padlewski Seliveiskoff Paris Colorado United States Chicago Julius Lundell Huntington’s House New York Wm. C. Duncan Milton Ore Ludwig Anderson Brouckton Thomas Meirs Alvon B. P. Whitchinson John K.‘Aydelotte Daily Democrat Hamilton Count Seizichney Austria-Hungary Basnovice Russia Empire Ommnerial Dockyard Wen Xi Petarsiurg

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