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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1891
Page
1
A Cuba New York murder trial reveals a wife’s devotion after Henry Smith was sentenced to life at Auburn for killing Rufus Carnahan last April. Details show Smith shot his victim twice. a third shot failed, and his wife reportedly rebuked him afterward, choosing silence over exposing the crime.
In Washington on January 29 the Senate approved a measure to create a fourth assistant post master general office with a $1,000 annual salary. The apportionment bill was then addressed and passed, fixing the number of representatives at 356.
Charles Seward, a prominent farmer, was hanged here Thursday for killing a neighbor a year ago. The case drew local attention as officials carried out the sentence at the county jail yard.
On January 21 at Fort Sheridan three savage chiefs and 35 Indian warriors under the commanding officer are confined yet well provided for and allowed free movement under a strong military guard. General Miles says reservations lack chief counselors and expects no further Indian outbreak.
Ex Congressmen Townsend, a close personal friend of McKinley, declares he will seek the Republican presidential nomination. The Jan 2 dispatch from New York notes Townsend is certain to pursue the nomination as a candidate.
In Albasy New York a drunken man named Daniel killed his wife in a throat-cut, fired the home and committed suicide. Also reported a warehouse blaze at Great Western Refrigerator Co. in Cureaco with $150,000 losses due to an ammonia explosion. firefighter Thomas Corley injured.
A rambling local column rails at city leaders and colorful characters, with court cases, arrests, a wedding, first colored K of P rank, and a list of births deaths and marriages. The piece blends politics, crime, social news, and civic notices in a late 19th or early 20th century metropolitan vibe.
The steamer Macedonian collided with the schooner Minnie and Gussie off Delaware capes. The schooner sank with the mate drowned, the captain badly hurt, and the crew rescued from the mastheads. Also notes a bizarre identification rumor linking H B Taubeneck to ex-convict W H Rodgers. Weather and local items follow.
A speaker opposes a proposed law banning quail killings for five years arguing it would fail in practice. He cites hunters continuing to kill quails, and severe winters potentially wiping out birds anyway. He recalls Wisconsin in 1856 when heavy snow and freezing rain reduced quail numbers for years.
The opening of the world’s fair buildings fills Chicago with carpenters and laborers hoping for fortune. Advertised jobs attract hundreds hourly, but experts warn the city is not a money maker. 80,000 more idle men could join if a carpenters’ strike occurs.
In New York theaters the season features The Burglar by Gus Thomas at the Grand and A High Roller, a composite farce by Gilmore and Tompkins. The gaslight era venues showcase several new plays and strong business across six host theaters.
The Mam moth mine No 1 explosion killed 153 of 160 workers with nine survivors. Authorities prepare the dead in a trench while relatives identify bodies amid grisly details and scenes of mourning, including a Hungarian wife sobbing beside her husband.
In New York on January 21 a forged check scam targeted two messenger boys. One boy suspected and alerted Koke & Bro grocery, exposing the forgery. The swindler later attempted another cashing ruse via a Court Street telegraph office, but the plan unraveled when a clerk and messenger were flagged. The suspect, a 35 year old man with light complexion and mustache, fled. Carl Stevens, Buffalo railway clerk, later suicided at the falls due to ill health.
Reports indicate Germany will import American pork while France quiets the Senegal uprising. The French deputies reject the Dehomey peace treaty. Advices say the sultan of Witu died of natural causes, not murder. In Paris, during Thermidas, a mob demanded republic over Sardon, later quelled by police. Classified ad notes hats at cost and new side boards for sale.
A large delegation from Cleveland Knights of Pythias will visit Indianapolis to witness the amplification of the first and third ranks by Excelsior lodge No. 25. They will be escorted to Castle hall by the Uniform Rank and Excelsior lodge members, with Maj. Jas. R. Ross as toastmaster at a banquet.
Marion county gains three senators and seven representatives under a reappointment plan while a joint bill with Shelby County is possible. County officer salaries are set in Marion with clerk 15000, annual 16600, treasurer 11000, sheriff 14000. Senate copies include a Marion count plan keeping state total at 59 senators. Other items note telegraph line injunctions amid storms and a separate incident involving two men accused of inappropriate conduct with schoolgirls.
Lady racers seek a purse at Virginia Ave rink on Thursday. J Wart sought for next year. Bonner asserts 47060 paid for Sunol. 1060 above Maud 8. Chicago women discuss rifle team. men threaten to leave town. Indianapolis midwinter racing. New Orleans hosts real races. American billiard championship in Chicago. entrants include Capron Ives Carter. Schaefer and Slosson barred. Ten dog race entrants for America’s championship. race at Hast New ark four weeks hence. A mad doe bites a stallion near Lexington. a jack is attacked, fight ends with jack tearing windpipe. Thursday’s Enquirer ponders Brush controlling Cincinnati league. Powers likely in Queen City setup. Powers touring talent. unclear club focus. Powers led Rochester last season, then Jersey City prior. If Al Johnson stays as president, manager unknown. Johnson to attend Burnet House meeting with Buck Ewing at 11 AM.
Fine gold filling and crown work available at Brown's Dental Parlors on Circle Street. Special attention given to children's dental needs. No charge for examination.
In a spirited dawn session the senate discussed bills and heavy elevator traffic as Ellis Bois presided over the machine that hauls lawmakers to the gallery. A Julian land claim dispute loomed with discussions on compensation, while ongoing debates featured Senator Magee’s cigar indulgence and Ephraim Inman’s political oratory.
At the Enion station a missing goat raised speculation it was lured to a water resort by spring sunshine and a bluebird omen. Nancy arrives in Martinsville with a smile and a tag reading Non-perishable around her neck, returning by slow freight.
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