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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1891
Page
1
Chicago and Shelbyville dispatches reveal officials debating gas and electric bids for street lighting, with Councilman Pearson’s stance shaking council unity. City engineer Mansfield pushes the 1200 foot viaduct plan with open archways and lamp posts as the health board tightens nuisance controls.
William F. Vilas a Democrat from Wisconsin elected to the U.S. Senate. People in Woods Run Pennsylvania burned Senator Dan Cameron in effigy Tuesday night. An airship trial occurred in Chicago Tuesday with inventor Pennington claiming success. Robert Ray Hamilton located in Sydney Nova Scotia, and also in Idaho and Alaska. Grace Gradley of Amboy Illinois shows improvement after a religious excitement event leaving her speechless.
Capt Bruce and six sergeants raided Win Trow's place on North Minois street Tuesday night. All charged with visiting a gambling house. Wednesday the charge was changed to gambling. Fines set at five dollars and costs per person.
The American Queen mining company was incorporated Wednesday with directors including D. P. Erwin, George C. Beck, and John J. Cooper. It carries a capital of $3,000,000 and will develop Colorado mines with offices in Indianapolis.
The House took up the military academy appropriation bill on Wednesday while the Senate, after the morning hour, resumed consideration of the apportionment bill. A New York storm caused telegraph company damage estimated at $6,000,000.
Wednesday police court updates include burglaries on the Southside with bail set at 500 dollars, a stabbing case in Washington Street resulting in grand jury consideration, a suicide attempt at Littie’s hotel with timely medical aid, and a divorce action involving ex-Councilman Lone. Local notices list infant deaths, illnesses, and several marriages and marriages reports.
The Propyleum dedication on North Street showcased women’s work with Gov Hovey Mayor Sullivan and visitors attending. Mrs May Wright Sewall led the program with music and a speech on opportunities for women within the new building.
At the Union Station three men, Ben MacWarland Reese Moore and W W Thickston keep vigil through the night to bid farewell or greet arrivals. Ben has spent 14 years advancing in railroads and fears being forced out of his hard earned post while new parlor goods are advertised at W L Eiders.
John Coleman known as the colored murderer of Willian Robarts faces a jury in Marion County Criminal Court. The case centers on a shooting at Emanuel Collins saloon where Coleman claimed Roberts owed him money before firing a fatal heart wound. Coleman was captured in St Louis after evading arrest and is held at the county jail awaiting trial with Helf defense anticipated.
A crowded matinee in the Indiana Senate featured sharp exchanges and comic missteps as senators clashed over appropriations and bills. Highlights include jokes about a misidentified colleague, a prison visit, a quail protection measure advancing, and a humorous Bills read amid the chamber’s lively, ragged atmosphere.
A group of Indianapolis businessmen formed plans to pipe natural gas into the east and southeast city sections with 300000 capital. Incorporation papers were to be filed Thursday after meeting at Henry H Beville’s real estate office at 219 W Washington St. The group declined to comment pending incorporation.
Minnie Frederick, injured in the Irvington street car wreck last Saturday morning, died Wednesday afternoon from injuries sustained in the accident. The death marks the final toll of the incident and follows medical treatment.
Benjamin H. Campbell the Chicago millionaire who vanished months ago was found in the river at the foot of Rush street Wednesday morning and identified by his family. A rumor spread that the Indianapolis Water Company bought Bishop Knickerbocker's Circle property near the Columbia Clubhouse but could not be verified.
Reported acts of violence include a Tuesday dynamite blast in Hanover killing women, and rebels occupying towns in Chili with foreign burnings. Egyptian troops capture Handoub from rebels, while Irish talks show no agreement yet. Russian education policy orders history taught, and Dahomey’s king plans a cuillofine capital setup. Strathaven workmen suffer heavy injuries from Scotch strikers. Charles Bradlaugh listed on the parliamentary roster in London.
The Wiener wuerst vendors form a trust led by James Dabbs in Brighton Beach area, shifting prices from two for five to one for five cents. A separate sanitary district petition urges repeal of taxes and opposes drainage work tied to a ship canal plan. In New Bedford a deacon election flaw forces resignations after discovering William Wright had no wife or children.
From TorExs Kansas on January 28 Pelier of the Farmers' Alliance wins support in Ingalls returns with 23 for Ingalls 6 for Pelier and five for Gen Blair. Ingalls expected to miss next Congress session while Pelier sits at his desk. Banik Wrecker case in Erin Nawpors January 28 reports high interest in Gen Simmons wrecking Sixth National Bank trial.
The piece discusses the dangers of branch road companies like Thompson sending productions on tour. It cites The Old Homestead and Joshua Whitcomb, notes New York success relies on transient patrons, and warns of long-term losses for provincial audiences. Also mentions Bettina Padelford Ida Fitzhugh and other performers in the Concluded Opera Company and fencing exhibition. Maurice Jacobs, advance man from London Gaiety, described. Dental ad follows.
The Frick coke mine near Yousewoop Pennsylvania suffered a catastrophic gas explosion. About 110 miners entered Tuesday morning and all perished. 103 bodies recovered by noon Wednesday with 17 believed still inside the Mammoth mine. The blast, blamed on a miner lamp, left cars and bodies scattered, and the mine on fire as rescuers worked amid shock and mourning.
In remarks from Washington to Polk era, talks link southern opposition to the force bill with anticipated benefits from the coming world’s fair. Attorney general Miller questions writ jurisdiction in Sayward case. Hearst’s fate dominates Hoar’s revived force bill prospects. Farwell remains reticent.
Omaha January 25 A statewide uproar followed the legislature’s approval of the U S Senate course on federal elections. Representative Capek introduced the measure which passed 70 to 25, creating dramatic excitement across the state as lawmakers from all parties united.
Con ton, Wednesday, in a carefully prepared statement, denied sensational stories about his son Robbert Ray Hamilton being dead.
Ed Slattery challenges Wmn Corkins to fight for 150 a site while Seery Andrews McGeachy and Don Dally remain on the Indianapolis reserve Bt. Palo Alto stock sale in New York is ongoing. Horses fetch from 21 to 8000 dollars each. W Johnson challenges anyone in the state to run 200 yards or walk ten miles amid racing news. Harriman is barred. Belle Urquhart wins 2500 at races and heads to Monte Carlo with ward robe plans.
It indicates that Bamberger plans to close out his large stock by February 1st and invites calls to check prices on sea shirts hats and caps. The note mentions vacating rooms fixtures for sale and cites Frank H. Smith, a printer at BN N Penn Street.
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