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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1891
Page
1
The Indianapolis council held a semi monthly session amid clashes over a redistricting ordinance seen as a sham by minority members led by Martindale. The majority adopted the measure after disputes, with a special session set for Thursday to finalize the controversial plan and related budget and licensing motions.
London stage employes meet at Fulham town hall to demand a 12 hour day with one day off in 14, elimination of penalties for accidents and stoppages, and higher pay for drivers conductors and horse wash crews. They currently work 15 hours out of 24. If refused a general strike by about 4000 workers may follow.
Foreign facts report that the Duchess of Fife’s daughter will be named Alexandra. A Washington woman Mrs Duncan who was assaulted in Wales is expected to die. A series of disasters, crimes, and political notes follows with varied locations.
Washington observers welcome the publication of recent U S Britain correspondence and Parliament’s signal that the British government leans toward the American proposition. The president is praised for forcing prompt British action despite delays.
County superintendent Flick is reelected by county commissioners EK GC Atkins & Co increased their capital from 300000 to 600000 a new brewery will be formed Tuesday night Indianapolis supplies all capital 200000 L Blair of Pittsburg sues Premier steel works for 60000 in federal court for breach of contract Edison writes to monument commission that 200 incandescent lights atop the shaft are visible for miles graduation at Girls Classical Seminary with reception at the Propyleam Myron H Rooker and family arrive in Indianapolis visit Dr Rooker and depart for week long stay Public works board approves water mains on multiple streets and plans for a new jail are discussed Assault affidavits filed against saloon keeper Hitzelberger.
A heavy wind storm passed over Louisville before noon Tuesday. Elizabethtown is severely damaged and communications are cut off there. Local forecasts note showers in Indiana with steady temperatures. Indianapolis area expected warm, cloudy weather with occasional rain and steady temperatures for the 24 hours ending 8 am June 3.
The report lists several Monday results across associations, Northwestern and league games, plus noted injuries and upcoming races. Players and teams named include Rusie, King Kel, Teo, Gambler, Autocrat, Rambler, Bas eance, Peter Jackson, Corbett, and clubs from New York, Chicago, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. The item also mentions Morris Park opening and a serious injury to Alois Graham.
The Grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias in this city will vote on admitting liquor dealers to their order during Wednesday's session. Dr Heiskel of Indianapolis recalls past vetoes by Indiana and Milwaukee supreme lodges and notes local regulation. Morning reports praised the order’s growth with 16 new lodges in the past year as elections for officers loom. The Pythian sisters began their annual meeting in the Lorraine block with many members in attendance.
Presbyterians in Dero June 2 vote to appoint directors for the church erection fund including Revs. Fraser Haley McGee and Elders Rober datray Hezekiah King and Vale McCook. A report on worldly amusements was trimmed and a ban on games not permissible by God’s game was adopted.
Mont Mabbitt stands trial for murder in Lebanon Indiana court, charged with killing his sister Minnie’s infant in Indianapolis in 1890. The case drew relatives including Vice and Minnie Mabbitt. defense led by Pollard of Delphi, with local counsel Ralston assisting. Evidence and spot of infant found near Eagle Creek were reviewed as testimony began.
In a morning trial Reinhold was found guilty of conspiring to burglarize Hilton A Brown’s house. He received ten years in state prison and a $560 fine. His lawyer plans a new trial and possible appeal.
Capt Curtis reports robust entry interest for the encampment with more units than expected. Prominent companies entered include Jackson Guards of Jackson Michigan Champion City Guards of Springfield Ohio Bowing Green Co A and Cincinnati Light Infantry. Organizers prepare grounds for dry spectators in all weather as plans progress smoothly.
London June 2 Suspicion rose when a family in Kentisstown a suburb did not appear for days. The house was entered Tuesday morning and the father mother and child were found dead with their throats cut. The appearances indicate the man killed his wife and child then took his own life. No motive given. Will be shocking in July.
Cyrus Bradley, a tramp, was stabbed near Frankfort and is expected to die. Hartford City reports a shut down glass factory for June, prompting complaints about street ball by local youths. Sanford Houser, four, left unattended in Spencer, fatally shoots his five year old sister with a fatally injured result. James Tankert of New Castle received three rents in the pen for robbery. In Knightstown, a man loses all his wearing apparel. Mrs Wm Tielda of Elkhart seeks a divorce. she asserts she was never married to him.
Report from Ladoga Roachdale area details a fatal double shooting. Dick Adams was killed by a man and a woman, suspected Evans and his companion, after earlier opium treatment conflicts with Adams. Adams left a wife and several children. The attacker fled, warning witnesses not to pursue. The case ties to past family violence and a doctor’s failed cure claim.
James Sims, a young man, shot himself on a street Tuesday morning in the presence of his sweetheart Kitty McDermott after she refused to elope. He fired two shots at himself and is dying in hospital. Privsrura, Juce 2.
A fire in a New York building occupied by T H Kremer & Co makers of musical instruments piano stools and covers caused about 25000 in damage early Tuesday morning. The blaze threatened Steinway hall which was repeatedly in danger during the incident.
Oscar Dillon of Meyer's tobacco store leads the district as the most popular salesman, winning a Europe trip via the St. Louis Tobacco Company. Other top earners join, with money options for those unavailable, while routes like the peach-pie path hint at adventurous travel and cigars in London. The column mixes anecdotes from Quilp to park stump beautification in Fairview Park, ending with local shop suggestions and florists.
The second day of Sir William Gordon Cumming’s baccarat trial drew huge crowds in London court as the prince of Wales testified in his defense. He stated he saw no cheating during the game and only learned of alleged misconduct later. journalists note royal sensitivity to scandal while Berlin papers discuss the future king’s appearance as a witness with cautious restraint.
Rome dispatch notes a major riot in Savona during a failed attempt to free arrested individuals. Police were attacked by a mob, reinforced by gendarmes as crowds joined the unrest. Several officers were injured and reports say two were killed as authorities quelled the disturbance. Large numbers of civilians were hurt.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Adrianville residents enraged over alleged sexual violence against three girls under fifteen. Edward Price, a barber, is accused of luring them to his room with his wife aiding in depravity. The community awaits a possible trial in a cage.
From Lonponx and Buenos Ayres reports describe a tense scene as banks see runs and streets fill with excited crowds. Officials warn a possible rebellion as the crisis deepens in South America.
Commissioner Hancox of Ohio state schools collapses dead in his office. A. V. Carden shoots and kills H. W. Villers in Manchester Tennessee after finding him in his wife’s bedroom. Ida Townsend and Elmer Foster in Galena Illinois die by strychnine after locking in a room in the girl’s house. Parents opposed their union. Also listed are references to Lime and Cement products, A B Meyer & Co. window shades, Carl Moller wallpaper, and Frank H. Smith printer services.
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