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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1891
Page
1
A fragmented report recalls a grand Indianap olis encampment with visits by national fencibles, prize money, and social circles. It mentions soldiers heart and a missing ornament, plus local officials praised for organizing efforts and large funds raised for a battery. The piece also covers Turkish harems and political chatter about McKinley.
Reported in Yuma on July 7 a vast desert lake measuring about 16 by 50 miles continues to swell at two inches daily. Fresh water at 105 degrees feeds the lake as a new spring and river allegedly feed the basin. Engineers warn the rise could last years while geysers and desert volcanism increase nearby activity.
Articles of incorporation filed Monday afternoon for a rapid transit street railway company revive the debate over routing. A Cincinnati investor group led by Attorney Cox vows competition with Citizens' company if the Board of Public Works grants access. Capital stock listed at 50 000 dollars, backed by regional capital, with plans to appeal to county commissioners and the board.
Bonron July 7. During the state dinner at Windsor in honor of Emperor William a water pipe burst causing alarm among attendants. Firemen shut off the main and prevented serious damage as guests watched the flood threat subside.
A jumble of dispatches and notices from Washington and Indianapolis recount Blaine's health, Baron Bar Harbor reports improving but McLean’s harsh view persists, while local court actions involve burglary acquittal, desertion suits, a necklace possession case, and various civic updates. The piece also lists deaths, marriages, and public salary figures alongside contest chatter and parade prep.
A meeting of about six property owners blasted the Board of Public Works for awarding Warren-Schauf a Seventh street asphalt contract at 5.93 per square yard, claiming collusion with paving firms and higher bids than brick would have cost. They vow legal action, protest, and a resolution to press the board, with a committee ready to push back.
The July tornado ripped Baton Rouge striking the penitentiary and pants factory on the third floor. Ten convicts died and 36 were injured. hospital casualties and a guard blown out a window are noted. Police and fire crews recovered bodies as property losses topped 30 600 dollars.
Councilman Myer says the new natural gas ordinance was badly disfigured by council action. He claims the provision applies citywide, allowing gas firms to charge private customers high rates and push cheap gas to outside districts, harming inside residents within a year.
Mrs. Dorsey, who nursed Mrs. Wright and administered medicine, resists interview attempts. She claims papers are biased and says she will explain to the coroner, while noting several of her husbands died under mysterious circumstances. The article also reports Stanbury defeating McClean in a Paramatta world sculling final.
A review of international notes notes fresh pacts and memoirs to be published. Moltke's memoirs are slated for release while MexicoIn fact Diaz faces opposition and calls for a new leader. Turkey aligns for world fair display as Balmaceda’s forces desert amid brutalities. Emperor William’s children arrive in London to their father’s delight. Parnellites clash with antis in Carlow leaving many injured. London doctors say la grippe is not contagious. Steamer Dunholme sinks after a collision in the English Channel with seven feared dead. Advertisements tout Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse the blood of impurities and diseases.
Slocum Smiler Woods and Jagbo were strapped into the death chairs at Sing Sing Tuesday morning and electrocuted in sequence. Witnesses testified the four men died instantly and painlessly, though relays and revivals occurred briefly. Court officials and clergy described the executions as orderly and successful.
Washington July 7 Col A G Holland of Colorado praised Senator Walcott for VP consideration and favored a Blaine Walcott ticket while opposing Harrison on silver policy. Separately Senator Gorman denied reports he would replace Brice atop the National Democratic Committee and said only farewells were exchanged in New York before Brice and his wife left for Europe.
Washington July 7 Promoter-general Handy and Secretary Butterworth announce harmony among boards and rapid work on the world’s fair. Director-general Davis has led for over six months and about half of the 16 departments are fully operating. Over 2,000,000 dollars has been appropriated by states for exhibits as building work begins this week. Construction is on schedule with 10,000 to 15,000 workers likely within 80 days. The building is described as the finest ever seen at an international exposition.
Huatules of sporting life notes Esper is Philadelphia's winning star. Dayton and Fort Wayne played in innings Monday. The salary list of the Boston association team is 42600 dollars. The New York league heats up races and state bicycle races occur at the fair grounds next Saturday. Clarkson the only man in the league wearing a sash. Anson grows wealthy after paying 60000 for a Chicago property. Northwestern scores Terre Haute 3 Grand Rapids 2 Peoria 12 Evansville 5 Dayton 2 Fort Wayne 1. Tom Loftus discusses newspaper death threats to his team. Ruste is overworked per New York Sun while other pitchers should relief. Chicago races feature Minnie Dee Sunny Brook Virgo d or Rinfox Ben Chief Tom Harding Bob Forsythe My Queen. Si Haglen defeats Charles Cook in a shooting match. Cook challenges Haglen for 25 live pigeons a side Wednesday at Brighton Beach using one barrel. Baseball results and batteries listed: Boston 3 Columbus 1. Athletes 4 St Louis 7. Cincinnati 5 Baltimore 8. Washington 4 Louisville 6. Pittsburg 2 Boston 5. Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 4. New York 2 Cincinnati 1. Chicago 0 Brooklyn 4. Parlor goods advertised at Wim. L. Eiders.
Regular council session hears resolution by Councilman Trusler demanding a full inquiry into the controller's office amid claims of improper fees for dog licenses and building permits. Council discusses charter provisions, deputy charges, and a pending gas ordinance while noting personal tensions with Controller Woollen and calls for a finance committee probe. A separate note reports a Paris doctor announcing a zinc chloride tuberculosis treatment with claimed cures.
Albany North Carolina reports Charles Burton of Burton Cory cider company arrested amid claims he possesses fifty thousand dollars that do not belong to him. Other items include Adam Stuart in Detroit rejected and attempting self harm sent to asylum, Jo Luther Martin in Savannah commits suicide at same spot as wife, and violinist Hermann Kottinger dies in San Jose after starvation while clutching cash and real estate assets.
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