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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1891

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Bruce Denies Influence and Noble Resignation Talk

Ex Senator Brice denies trying to sway Ohio's colored voters and denying letters to editors. He says Mrs Bruce would not accept a place on the world's fair board. Rumors of Secretary Noble's resignation circulate. officials deny any plan. Halford says Noble has not resigned and the president has no knowledge of action.

Wishmeton Brice Ohio Sweeney and Cooper Indianapolis Bruce Chandler Noble Raum New York Halford

McCarty Leads as Republicans Eye Mayoral Nomination

A Republican convention is planned for Saturday to nominate McCarty for mayor with Harry Smith for city clerk and Granville Wright for police judge. Multiple council at large candidates are discussed, with McCarty praised for aiding laborers, and Smith anticipated to win the clerkship.

Nicholas McCarty Harry Smith Granville Wright McCarty Sullivan Nick McCarty Barry Smith Abrams Lam Abrams Trish Smith Buskirk Wm. Tallentire Bowen-Merrill Hugh White J. W. Wharton Tallentire Sidona Ward Wharton Henry Sweetland Dr. Moore John Hicks W. H. Tucker D. P. Erwin Charles N. Thompson Robert Martindale D. T. Kennedy J. W. Fessler W. H. Barrows John Puryear

Whitney Gets Roasted In Editorial Charges

In a signed Moni tor editorial, Senator Chandler accuses ex Secretary Whitney of trying to ruin John Roach and of causing his death. The piece claims Whitney undermined the ships of the evolution squadron and says Commodore Jane G. Walker, commanding the yard ships, aided in Whitney’s effort.

Coxcorp N. H Changler Monitor Whitney John Roach Chandler Jne G. Walker Yary Shire

Floods Drown Hundreds in Bombay and Other World News

Reported floods in Bombay drown about 300 people while France plans an art exhibit for the world fair. Guatemala borrows 8 million from Europe to pay its army. A Berlin bank clerk absconds with 295000, Thursday, and the bank loses funds.

Spurgeon Bombay France Guatemala Europe Berlin Dillon Bornheim Belgium Toulouss Thursay

Harrison and Blaine in 1892 Nomination Winds Mix

Congressman Holman of Indiana cites Blaine as the Democrats’ choice to face Harrison, predicting tough battles over protectionism and reciprocity. He argues for frugal governance, warns of a rising third party, and references an archaic income tax plan. A lighter tale recounts ex policeman Harry Thrush and a harness mishap, followed by a Liverpool fire destroying a warehouse with cotton stock valued at £50,000.

Holman Indiana Chicago Herald Blaine West Mr. Harrison Harrison Democratic Party Gray Mambars Republican Party Howest Forty-Third Congress Congress Great Five Liverpool Grondyst

Outy Lips and Local Feuds Shown in Court and Street

Ex policeman Ferrell fined in Squire Feibleman court for profanity after a dispute over driving across fresh asphalt. In a separate incident, E. B. Fletcher and Harry Woods fought at 184 N Yandes Street over a shared beer bucket, ending with Fletcher paying $25 to the mayor. Also listed are births, marriages, a horse theft case with venue change in Hendricks county, and a street scene involving a woman defending herself against libel from a crowd.

Ferrell Squire Feibleman Grant Farrell E. B. Fletcher Harry Woods N. Yandes St Woods Fletcher Adam Annie Glaser Wiliam Sarah Deck Carey Jennie Mull A. H Alvena Semvereow Edward O’ Marra John Matlock Charles Perry Mary Ik Kenneke Flurrie O'Neil Josie Clark Robert Patterson Nellie O'Neal Wm. Staples Harvey Stout Criminal Hendricks County Staples Mineral Springs Hotel Acton Ind Crane and Boylan Washington St Illinois-st Tesue

Where's Carrie Mrs Ishmel Carried Away In Wagon

Mrs Carrie Ishmel wife of Andrew Ishmel residing at 329 Elizabeth street is missing since Wednesday afternoon. A covered wagon stopped at the residence and she climbed in with her one week old child. A neighbor heard her call the occupant Mr Weech. A second report of a possible death nearby proved false. Husband cooperative, seeking information as to her whereabouts. The case remains unsolved with no new leads.

Carrie Ishmel Andrew Ishmel Elizabeth St Ishmel Kansas City Henry Hays Cumberland Road City Hays Dixon’s Ishmael Nan John QO. Bowman Philadelphia

Political Debate on Education Bill and Irish Grant

Prolonged session over the lerils amendments to the education bill faced bitter opposition to a proposed grant for training colleges in Ireland. Chief Secretary Balfour defended sticking to the original form amid claims he bolstered nepery. Walter Cox of the Cincinnati suburban railroad syndicate returned to pursue a deal with Edison to reanimate the Broad Ripple franchise.

Balfour Lonnon Ivy House of Commona Ireland Intenea Walter Cox Cincinnati Syndicate of Suburban Railroad Builders Prejectore Chicago Edison Company Broad Ripple

Niagara Falls marriage on the suspended bridge shock crowd

Henry Bird of Newark and Carrie Scudder, age 25, wed on a Niagara Falls suspension bridge Wednesday night with a minister as a crowd watched amid spray and thunder. Justice Glennon in Chicago will hear a sensational case.

Niagara Falls Henry Bird Newark N. J Carrie Scudder Suspension Bridge

Smooth Mr Boreman Faces Constables in Desertion Case

Edward J Boreman a Hasselman printing traveling man, involved in a long running desertion and assault case with his wife. He eludes constables days after a second desertion filing as gunpowder club links surface. Counsel Kerman Everett holds the club log and expects its value, while Boreman dodges arrest, roaming streets with authorities unable to catch him.

Edward J. Boreman Hasselman Printing Company the Sun Justice Feibleman Squire Feibleman Boreman Boreaman Aps Gunpowder Club

Acquainted with Reinhold key to vote fate in Habich bid

A delegate says Justica Habich drew support only from the fourth ward due to Lemon Reinhold’s past ties with Reinhold’s office at Habich's court. The claim that Reinhold’s association damaged Habich’s opponent helps explain Habich’s stronger showing there. Prof. Harrington visits Indianapolis. weather chief chats with old friend. A shooting over a lawsuit leaves George Krotz dead in Defiance. Various public works and local incidents fill the day.

Justica Habich Fourth Ward Reinecke SUN Babich Lemon Reinhold Habich’s Harrington Indianapolis Mark W. Harrington Signal Service Bureau Washington Observer Vanpenhaps Chicago Prof

Man Killed While Asleep on L and V Road

Daniel Shott, 22, resident of Seller's farm, was killed near the stock yards when a train on the L and V line struck him as he slept on the track. His left foot and hand were severed and a head wound reported. Kregele and Son handled the remains for burial at Lannigan's Lake on the Bluff road.

Daniel Shott Peath Shott D. Kregele & Son Lannigan’s Lake Bluff Road

Saratoga Friday Races Report First Through Sixth

At Saratoga on Friday July 31 the first race sprinted 5 fur longs McGregor led with Woodland’s Baby Filly second Parhandle third time 1 13 Second race mile and furlong King Crab or Homer second My Fellow third time Third seven furlongs Stratagem first Shivlies second Tactician third time Fourth mile Saunterer first Headquarter s second John Say third time 1 5134 Fifth half mile Oxchet first Sportsman second Penny third time 1 224 Sixth half mile Cerbous first Kanesville second Daisy F third time 1 20

Saratoga McGregor Woodland Parhandle King Crab Or Homer My Fellow Stratagem Shivlies Tactician Saunterer Headquarters John Say Ocyhet Sportsman Penny Cerbous Kanesville Daisy F

Weather Forecast For Indiana Elevates Warmth

Local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity reports 24 hours ending 8 am August 1, 1891: warmer and fair weather with chances of showers on Saturday.

Indiana Indianapolis

Paris detective chief returns from Toulon search failure

Paris reports chief Gadou of the detective force has returned from Toulon after an unsuccessful search for those who sent infernal devices to wives of prominent officials. Specials from Springfield and other points indicate a reopening of poor roots due to a court decision invalidating the anti poverty law. a local ordinance is being prepared to meet the emergency.

Paris M. Gadou Toulon Woyas &R. Louis Springfield

Fire on Elm City steamer endangers 1300 excursionists

On the Elm City traveling from New York to Bridgeport with about 1300 passengers, a boiler room fire broke out near the port paddle wheel. Crews fought the blaze for an hour, cutting a floor hole and using a hose, averting a disaster. A man and a woman were nearly suffocated but recovered. a few others fainted, no serious injuries.

New Haven Conn Elm City New York Bridgeport State Room Number 49

Collision sinks Chinese steamers near Sheragami coast

The City of Pekin reports two Chinese steamers collided off Sheragami coast of China. One carried 840 laborers. 260 people drowned and both ships sank. Riots in southern Clisa continue with foreign residents in constant peril. Five Japanese warships remain nearby to protect their citizens.

San Francisco City of Pekin Sheragami China Clisa

PARNELL SEEMS DOOMED Leading Irish Paper Abandons His Cause

The Freeman's Journal Friday abandoned Parnell's cause and said plainly that he can no longer be recognized as the leader of the Irish national party. Also reports of a mysterious dead man found in Park Bluff tenement yard, Ida Johnson case delayed, census workers dismissed, Danube flooding upper Austria, Ela Bishop hand amputation, market downturns in Carcado, and Michael Devitt praising Balfour Irish legislation.

Dusit The Freeman's Journey Parnell Irish National Party New Year Park BL

Northwestern league Thursday scores and racing notes

Thursday sports wrap lists Evansville 6 St Wayne 4 and Boston 3 Baltimore 3 Washington 11 Athletics 5. Mentions earnings, prizes and bids, horse races at Cleveland and Cincinnati, Illinois baseball, and a plan to bar Louis McPherridge from a track over an incident. Also notes directors resignations and re elections at Louisville club, and various racing results including Mambrino Maid 2 17 and Little Albert 2 23.

Northwestern Evansville St. Wayne Sir Paul Bright Line Guido Minnie Chicago Boston Baltimore Washington Athletics H. C. Bingham Hartford Conn Harry McNair Henry Peyton Coff M. P Western Asso Milwaukee Denver Duluth Lancas City Minneapolis Lincoln Sioux City Omaha Jeroma Park Reckon Lamp Lighter Pigknicker Take Back Long Dande Wequima Fitzsipmons Hall Winsco Fitzsimmons Cincinnati King Kelly Association Indianapolis Cleveland Mambrino Maid Pickpama Wonder Icoring Little Albert Grand Rapids Hutchinson and Kittridge Rheims Harrington Pittsburgh Young Zimmer King and Mack Danville Ind Minnie R Tom Lee Pawlight Louis McPherridge Cannon Ball McPherridge

Saloon Fight Over Drink Prices Kills Bartender

In a July 31 incident in London a bartender Michael Gauzlin shot and killed Charles Quinn an iron molder during a saloon dispute over drink prices. The Pall Mall Gazette reports a sensational Insurance Frauds article detailing a system of fraudulent life policies centered in Lancashire where insurers and agents exploit vulnerable individuals for large profits.

ToLeno Michael Gauzlin Chas. Quinn London Pall Mall Gazette Lancashire Manchester

Poling Tensions and Ambitions in Indiana Politics

The piece discusses Chas Wilt sie as a Republican police judge candidate and John Kesling a Democrat ally, noting their close friendship despite party lines. It recounts prankster campaign stunts, planted open-air speeches, and rumors that Mayor Sullivan aims for Indiana governor, citing an intimate confidant.

Chas. Wiltsie John Kealing John Kesling Wiltsie Ubon

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