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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1891
Page
1
A report describes a Sunday excursion from Marshall to the Bloomingdale Glens using L. D. & W. trains. Visitors travel by lumber wagon over dusty roads to rocky hollows, cave formations, and scenic ledges at Sugar Creek, with guides, ice cold springs, and a dining hall, then return to Marshall as Indianapolis visitors join the day trip.
A collision between the De Luc club train and an express between Paris and Lille left one dead and several seriously wounded. Ten passengers were rescued from wreckage, and Madame Regnier of Lille died after the crash. The signalman admitted failing to signal the club train to stop amid confusion over multiple trains at Gard Du Nord.
In Granger County Tennessee a mysterious tragedy leaves John Young dead from an axe blow in his Rye Valley home. His wife and his step daughter were the only others present. The stepdaughter recalls being in the rear of the room while the wife stood with her back to the victim. The wife admits she did not see the strike or the assailant, but locals surmise jealousy of the stepdaughter drove the homicide.
In Boston the socialistic labor party and single tax league, after five years of Sunday meetings on the common, were refused a permit for a summer gathering. They hired a hall and vowed vengeance on those responsible for the denial, pledging to defeat all opponents of permits. Resolutions denounced the city government and the democratic members. A petition seeks permission for open air meetings.
In Olympia Washington on July 13 Gov Terry confronted a reporter at the executive mansion. He feigned offense over a newspaper article, hurled epithets, then expelled the journalist from the office and ordered his staff to deny further information. The incident drew sharp headlines about state leadership and press access.
Marvin Kuhns known as the Indiana Desperado was convicted of murder after a spree of alleged horse thefts and crimes. He had been described as having stolen many horses and committed numerous offenses across Indiana. Street Railway Troubles prompt Central labor union meeting to address stablemen issues and plans to petition boards for privileges for new companies while contesting Citizen's company charter violations in the courts.
Melbourne dispatch reports July floods across Australia surpassing 1853 disaster in scope. Thousands homeless, crops wrecked, farmers and ranchers face severe hardship and fear of extensive suffering nationwide.
Michael Cane found guilty by jury and sentenced to two years. Horton, Otto Smith, and Geo Atkins receive two year terms or freedom. Youths Helm and Terhune injured by a revolver incident. Roy Sherwood injured at Big Four yards. Health official Rinley vacation move. rumors of river water samples. Bank suit alleges book manipulation by Stoy Daniels and accomplices. Marriage licenses issued to Trout Jones and Stuart Williams Barnard Miller.
Washington dispatch reports a United States wheat harvest as Europe faces a large deficit. France expects a deficit of 40,221,000 hectolitres, needing 925,000,000 francs in imports. World supply hopes rest on American yields as South America and Argentina falter. Treasury official Nebeker denies imminent resignation. Delaware.
In Indianapolis county commissioners court Dr. Cal Light and Geo. B. Kerper led a discussion on the new tow-path Ripple road and rapid transit plans. Frustrated petitioners waited for Mr. Farrell who failed to arrive by 3 pm as Kerper outlined Mooney syndicate terms to buy and franchise the old Broad Ripple road, seeking city route and a line to Thirtieth Street with rights of way along the tow path. Attorney Walter Cox indicated possible action if Farrell stayed away, while Kerper planned travel to Chicago and Pindlay to report outcomes.
Cleveland July 13 Ex Post Master Armstrong releases a letter from Virgil P Kline indicating he would accept a nomination for governor rather than abandon his party leader. Delegates from Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo and Cuyahoga County rally to push Kline forward while Governor Campbell asserts 473 delegates favor his bid and dismisses desertion fears saying the fight is over and renomination will follow.
In Rampant Reds Arizona a 600 Navajo band has occupied the William Rodman range, driving off herders and slaughtering cattle. Sheriff Francis heads 30 armed cowboys toward the scene to arrest leaders and restore order. If unsuccessful, the War Department may be asked to send troops. The Navajo nation, the territory’s largest with about 15,000 people, is well financed.
In Parkersburg West Virginia on July 13 a two year old child fell into a very deep narrow well unable to be retrieved by a man due to the tiny opening. A six year old boy then descended into the shaft and by gripping the child's clothing both were pulled to safety.
Indiana forecast notes fair skies and slightly warmer conditions. In Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hour period ending 8 p.m. on May 1891 shows warm, fair weather with temperatures nearly stationary. Also mentions new bookcases at Wm. L. Rider's store.
Fort Donex Iowa July 13 Rev C E Scott pastor of the Methodist church at Town Falls has led a ministerial boycott from the pulpit against the Citizen weekly. He urged no church member support or contribution to the paper citing an article criticizing how a young church member was treated by church societies while ill and comparing it to Knights of Pythias actions.
A busy sports page item notes Burgess, famed yacht designer, has died in Boston while Jack Glasscock faces a felonious thumb injury. It lists numerous racing results in Peru and London style notes, plus league standings and upcoming games, naming teams, places, and individuals such as Dan Haley, Bill Barnemere, Bush, Bellona Prince, and more.
The Board of Public Works held its regular session discussing the so called remonstrance over asphalt paving and the brick petition. Dr. Moore clarified the petition aims to gauge base preferences concrete or other while some names appeared on a separate remonstrance. Western paving was the low bidder and action will wait for two thirds of taxpayers to sign the petition. The board reviewed a new street improvement bond form and directed street work to proceed with adjacent utilities coordinated to avoid delays.
Cal July 13 Capt Frazier of Baping on the Colorado desert proposes a Gulf of California origin for Salton lake water. He argues Hardis Colorado fed by the gulf creates a permanent arm of the gulf, refuting the Colorado river overflow theory. His evidence links exploration in 1871 to sulphur mines and Black Butte with a rising gulf tide driving water into Salton basin. The railroad impact would be minimal.
July 13 Lonpor reports liberal members in the house of commons consider a resolution to cut the salaries of the attorney general and solicitor general over their roles in the Hurlburt and baccarat cases. Crown officers would refrain from private practice. Ladies invited to rest at parlors above Laurie's.
The Retail clerks' association of America began its first annual session in Logansport with about 50 delegates from major cities. The group, formed last December in Detroit, aims to shorten clerks' hours to eight per day by educating the public to shop by day and reduce night and Sunday work, without force. Local officials welcomed delegates, and reports began after a credentials committee met.
New York July 183 The proposed sweepstake between Tenny and rivals fell apart as Pulsifer refused to start Tenny. Brighton Beach and Monmouth Park offered large purses but withdrew after the owner’s decision. Pulsifer defended his action as prudent given Tenny’s many valuable stakes entries.
In Parkeway Colorado July 13 two men Andy Peterson and N O Anderson were found dead in a ravine. Bullet wounds indicate a desperate fight with torn clothing and shoes. Blood on the hillside and signs of a struggle raise concerns of highwaymen and suspicious wanderers nearby.
A St Louis burglar gang attempted to move a $300 safe from Fricay Adolph Von Gehr’s real estate office while a boy was left in charge. The scam failed after a saloonkeeper alerted a policeman and the men vanished with no return for the money. Adelaide Drew of Isteboro Me killed herself after leaving notes and morphine in a bed filled with dark symbolism and a punitive refrain. Birmingham Conn firemen picnic balloon stunt repeats with widower chief engineer Colwell inviting a daring bride to join him in the ascent.
A historical account discusses expected traffic shifts with a new viaduct. Pedestrian crossings near Meridian and Delaware streets are seen as dangerous, while truckers may avoid the grade. Flagmen and workers debate whether South-side commuting will rise or fall and how often delays will occur at crossings.
News from NaAnanimo reports a July 7 landslide on the Skeena river at Pam near the Northern Pacific cannery. A mass of rock and earth swept the settlement, killing about forty Indians and the foreman's young wife, with thirteen bodies later recovered. The disaster is blamed on heavy rains washing away cliff support.
Aquilla Jones died at his home 1053 N Tuinorest on Sunday morning after a relapse. Born July 8 1811 in Stokes County North Carolina, he moved to Columbus Indiana in 1831 and served as postmaster 1838 to 1854. Survived by Harriet Cox his second wife and eight sons and one daughter. funeral Tuesday at 3 PM from the family residence.
A newspaper correspondent pressed President Harrison for health news on Blaine. He paused then exclaimed from the veranda that no information would be given and urged the writer to go to Bar Harbor to learn the truth about him.
French ministers debate Ameri can hog while Chilean revolution stalls and socialists in Berlin clash. Fira in Toulouse causes immense damage with firemen killed. Greeks and Catholics contend over the sacred grotto of Bethlehem. A 10 million ton Mersey dam washed away. Emperor William mocks Waterloo after surveying the British army. Hungarian ministers Gagary and Polony duel. Polony wounded. France and Russia monitor English German festivities for any trouble.
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