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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1891
Page
1
A balloon ascent at Fairview Park ended in disaster when parachute ropes failed and Love crashed into a cornfield. His wife, watching in agony, rushed to his side as he suffered a back injury and facial wounds. doctors say he may need long term back support, though he is expected to live.
Baltimore July 22 dead body of Joseph Lucas found hanging from a tree with a note asking burial near crabs for a feast and a postscript urging his brother in law to meet him in heaven. A new trial demand looms in Maybrick case as Mrs. Maybrick pursues civil action with insurer proof. Green Schaeffer feud in West Virginia claims another murder Thomas Crean ambushed by James Schaeffer.
Bud Berry and Win Garrett fought a knife duel over a girl in Brury on Wednesday morning. Berry was killed and Garrett was likely fatally wounded. Dockstader's Minstrels, a strong burnt cork act, will perform three times at the Grand Friday.
Doc CSTADER presents a Saturday night and matinee program with clever gags. Chestnuts are barred and Dockarader fines any performer who repeats an old gag. The show features unusual specialties and high merit. Seats are now on sale.
Telegram from Chicago Board of Trade reports disruption on all pits after a drunken man on the floor sought an interview with Tom Wells of the International Packing Company in a $25,000 suit. The man fired a revolver but no one was injured.
A real estate man Joseph W. Wharton plans to run for city clerk at the Republican convention. The report lists local events including a barn fire on Pike town ship with two horses lost and a social at St. George's church hosted by Gen. Coburn.
Knoxville reports 600 troops under Brig general Carey mobilized with blankets and ammo as miners at Briceville and Coal Creek threaten to confront the militia. Governors and sheriffs are discussed. arrests and a possible bloody clash loom while miners demand arbitration and refuse convict labor.
After a morning conference with Gov Merriman Sheriff Bean said the Fitzsimmons Hall fight would not be allowed to occur here or anywhere else. Twin City Athletic Club officers met with the county attorney to pledge no attempt would be made. Fitzsimmons and Hall receive 1500 dollars each and ticket buyers will be refunded as the pavilion debts loom large.
London July 22 Wednesday's Truth reports a mutiny in the second battalion of the Coldstream Guards over extra duty tied to the emperor's visit. Two companies refused to parade. after officials urged discipline, troops returned to barracks with three days confinement. Ten senior privates from mutinous companies were arrested for future trial. Military authorities say the mutiny was minor in scope.
In Columbus a dramatic moment erupted during Prosecutor Haling's closing of the Elliott murder case when he accused Elcott's sister-in-law of prostitution. The defendant leaped up shouting it’s a lie, resisting repeatedly until a deputy sheriff restrained him. The jury likely to retire tonight.
Simon Alexander, a middle aged man, suddenly became insane and ran through Chicopee Massachusetts. He shot James Nebitt three times, killing him, and wounded Markley. Alexander was arrested.
Washington July 22 Capt M d A Barboza of Brazil arrived on a tour of inspection saying he aims to build a creditable navy. He will visit navy yards observe firearm manufacture and learn methods used by the United States. Special notice teeth without plates at Browns estal parlor 80 Circle st Furniture at Wm L Elders.
A quarrel erupts over alleged pressure by Robert Catterson to reinstate John Laughlin on the fire department in return for his mayoral vote for Sullivan. Laughlin’s brother Eugene is a Republican. Catterson denies saying any such thing, calling the accusation a lie while defending nonpartisan department appointments.
Col Bob Ingersoll arrives in town on legal business in the case of S T Neeland of New York against the Toledo St Louis and Kansas City. Neeland seeks an extension to pay about 290000 dollars for bonds. He stands near the bench as Judge Gresham and Judge Woods preside.
Chinese advices from the Impress of India report widespread turmoil in the southern provinces. Law and order are defiant, armed bands raid towns, and business grinding to a halt. The Formosa governor general is gravely ill, with fears his death could trigger uprisings against Chinese rule. Shanghai remains uneasy amid riots and foreign residents fear attacks.
Boston July 22 Wednesday morning a torch was applied to the old sloop Brooklyn left to James at Nut Island off Quincy Mass bay. The wrecking firm burned her for metal. Thousands of summer cottages watched the fire. The Brooklyn, sister ship of the Hartford, gained fame in the gulf squadron during the war. Built in New York in 1855 she was a full rigged sloop 233 feet long and 2000 tons, carrying nine inch guns and a 200 pound pivot.
London reports the Persian shah is critically ill while Zante island reveals large petroleum deposits. A German cabinet measure to curb drunkenness gains interest from the emperor. Refugee Jews flood Hamburg as Tory welfare remains strained. in Buenos Aires, troops mutiny at Corrientes, four killed before suppression and leaders arrested.
The Sun editorial in New York accuses a wide conspiracy of fabricating interviews medical reports and portraits to ruin James G Blaine. It cites bogus interviews from Bar Harbor Boston and Washington and claims editors are plotting his coffin while Democrats and Republicans collaborate. The piece questions influence but denies Benjamin Harrison.
Congressman McMillin predicts Democratic victory in Iowa and Campbell’s strong standing in Ohio. He states Campbell is likely to be elected and argues party factional fights in Ohio are exaggerated. He questions McKinley’s strength and notes high protection is less popular in Ohio. If Campbell is re elected he could be a factor in presidential calculations.
Spencer Ind July 22 The coroner's jury found Frank Dice died by his own action hanging with an undershirt in his jail cell not by a lynching. The alleged mob used a long rope but did not act. Public opinion contested the verdict though the evidence supported self harm. Mrs Pray denies debts of the WCTU lunch room were caused by her mismanagement.
In Indianapolis a street scene notes aging slot machines yielding pennies, a postage stamp device turning a profit, and a parrot singing church hymns. Mirrors in shop windows draw attention, especially to women’s reflections, while men adjust neckties and women check backs of dresses for balance and style.
At Virginia Avenue No 3 engine house mourns Ninety a full-blooded shepherd and loyal fire department dog. He died after being struck by a wagon while guarding Ike the horse and is buried with honors amid tears from the crew.
Washington July 22 The treasury department ruled that imported artificial teeth are dutiable by the material of chief value in their composition. The decision affects dental fittings and implies customs duties based on the main material used in the teeth.
Features of Sporting Lite highlights draw between Ordry and Sunny Brook and 12 round title bout between Kemmick and Murphy in St Paul. Omaha players ordered to Milwaukee under threat of expulsion. Umpire disputes at Evansville and Philadelphia lead to draws. Fitzsimmons fight tensions and arrests as Minneapolis bouts thrill reporters. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as meritful medicine.
Police and Sheriff investigate a man found in a planted spring enclosure at A M Hanna's Hanna Farm near Indianapolis. The body, 25 to 30, drowned or murdered, shows no clear cause. Identified items include 12 60 in cash and a knife. coroner to identify and determine cause. Local crowds gathered outside Hermann's undertaking as authorities pursue verification.
Secretary Foster traveled to Cape May to confer with the president on treasury matters. He plans to discuss appointments and the bond continuance, noting about 9 million dollars of 4 percent bonds presented for renewal. Banks are pushing for private holdings, and the silver situation may be touched on without a firm decision on the annual report or message to Congress.
A severely afflicted Chinese leper named Chin Hop is described as wasting away with toes and fingers decaying. New York health officials plan to hospitalize him for treatment and to decide further action. Also reported is J A Vail, an assistant bookkeeper at West Park Window Glass, who embezzled $1000 and fled the city, with ongoing investigation likely to reveal more losses.
Hamburg receives about six hundred destitute Jews daily from Russia. Mrs James Brown Potter denies marriage plans with Kyrie Bellew. Tristan and Isolde performed at Bayreuth with Max Alvary acclaimed. Chinaman pays 120 to enter Canada. Canada’s treasury shows a 15088 surplus last year. Congregationalists debate keeping world’s fair closed on Sundays. Paris tribunal handles sixty five persons in one batch. Cab strike fuels Argentine woes. Flour at 28.60 per barrel. famine seen. Skeletons found in sunken Gibraltar hull. Lightning hits Reitenna Moravia wedding house. two killed, eighty injured. Steamer Charles W Westhore arrives at Liverpool from Duluth with grain, first such voyage.
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