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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1891

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Frigid Fairview Sunday Battles Wind and Ice Cream Herd

A cold Sunday at Fairview sees wind whipping through the park as ice cream stands struggle to attract customers. Report describes passengers chilled on a municipal car ride, with laughter muted by the cold and a numb crowd seeking warmth. A separate note from Carpiuri, June 8, reports a letter allegedly by Duncan describing an accidental crime and seeking funds to defend against charges of attempting to murder his wife, dated May 13 prior to the May 12 incident.

Duncan Carpiuri John Hopkins University Baltimore

Mob attacks jailer over murder charge in Wickliffe

Shelby, charged with the murder of Mrs. Sallie Moore, was taken from Wickliffe jail by an armed mob Monday morning. He resisted as he was strapped to a tree. the mob and Shelby’s defenders suffered injuries in the resulting confrontation.

Louissvville Shelby Sallie Moore Wickliffe

Porter County Increases Treasurer Bond To 290000

Porter county commissioners raise the county treasurer’s bond to 290000 as rising revenues justify the increased surety. The action reflects tightened fiscal oversight and assures public financial protection under the county’s treasury operations.

Porter County

Expedition under Parry sails from New York for north pole

Wire notes report Lieut. R G C Parry leading an expedition from New York on Saturday toward the north pole. Also included are brief items: Mike Hollyfield indicted for a murder from 19 years ago. Gail Barton attempts suicide after casino woes. a mad dog bites a steer in Kansas. Henry Zickle commits suicide. Sam Liday shoots wife and others in Salt Lake City. and a building materials ad for A B Meyer & Co in St Louis.

R. G C. Parry North Pole New York Mike Hollyfield Jackson, Ala Gail Barton Kansas City Henry Zickle Louisville Sam Liday Salt Lake City U. T John Kirby

Long loud kicks against viaduct damages heard by board

Crowds gathered at the Board of Public Works as residents and business owners contest the viaduct damages and benefits awards. Dozens push for higher sums, with Chas Reitz and J E Harrod among those arguing for larger payouts.

Board of Public Works Chas Reitz J. E. Harrod Virginia Ave Hoe Harrod Henry Severin Hunt & Pray John Schmidt J. W. Schofield Geo. Meyer Chas. Kretch Joseph Barcham Toeppers & Co Geo. Seibert Volkert Muhlbacher Harris

A Fruitless Boycott In New York Lumberyards

The lumber-dealers association said on Monday that work resumed in every yard with nonunion men and no trouble had been reported. The boycott had not been declared off but builders were handling it. Bravy wagons were ready Saturday night to start Monday morning, and all yards had plenty of men for the work.

New York Lumber-Dealers’ Association Cockerill Advertiser John A. Cockerill

Free on a Criminal Court Motion in Flora Ind

The Mabbitts and Oris Mabbitt with Mont appeared in court Monday at 9:30. Holtzman moved to dismiss as Mont had already been tried. motion granted and the pair were released. They headed to Flora to their aging parents that evening.

Mabbitts Oris Mabbitt Mont Criminal Court Room Holtzman Ireaady Flora Ind

Dalton's Head and Foot Store Hatter and Shoer

Dalton promotes hats and shoes at Bates House as Dalton, Hatter and Shoer, inviting customers to view offerings and shop for footwear and headwear.

Dalton’s Head and Foot Dalton Hatter and Shoer Bates House

Ministers Hold Frosty Picnic at Fairview Park

Indianapolis ministers association met at Fairview park for its last season session a picnic style gathering. Dr Goodwin spoke on pioneer Indiana ministers recounting early circuit riders and dramatic conversions while Rev Hunter discussed Presbyterian gymnastics and denominational schools. Dr Lucas opposed Dr Briggs and warned of a coming split among Catholics Protestants and agnostics with evolving church governance.

Indianapolis Ministers’ Association Fairview Park Goodwin Indiana Rice VY. Hunter Briggs W. F. Taylor Christian Church Dr. Lucas Presbyterian Association God

A Typewriter Girl's Tough Luck

May Ford, a Jackson, Michigan typewriter, faced a dire journey after a forged plea from a sick sister led her to Fort Wayne, then separation from her fiancé who vanished with her watch. She traveled by train, exhausted and broke, and a trustee’s agent refused charity transport, leaving her stranded in Indianapolis awaiting a return home to Jackson.

May Ford Station Jackson Mich Trustee’s Miss Ford Fort Wayne May Indianapolis

Hay theft leads to chase after two twenty dollar bills

William Caylor, a farmer north of town, hauled a load of hay Monday for 24.88. A man named Johnson bought it and loaded it on Johnson’s wagon near the deaf and dumb asylum. Johnson paid with two twenty dollar bills and fled on Washington Street. Caylor followed, but the hay was gone. Johnson escaped and Caylor reported the loss at the police station, fearing he would be fleeced again.

Hol. Walker Laserzenton N. Llinois St Board of Trade Treasury Russell Fifth St Fred Heffer Rochester Democratic City Central Committee Hendricks Club Samuel Loveless Mississippist Shoemaker Vanderbilt, Hight Dsoseph Robinson Stella Morris Frank van Cotten Boolihan Hattie Donovan John and Mary Arthur Earle Haile Hast-st McPeek Haugh-st Wm. Turner Virginia Ave Rosa Heininger W. Ray Clinch Hedges Lucy Hines Arcadia Ind Annie Munier Daugherty John Quins W. McCarty Wallace Bradshaw Pendleton Ave Estella Crossen Senter St Morrison Cayton Emma Knapp Alfred Sharper Eugenie Tschaegie Charles Becker Mary Bade John Jolly Annie Parson John Fitzgerald Hila Fitzgerald George Hersth Lena Weller George Solomon Rosa Kiser William Caylor Johnson Deaf and Dumb Asylum Caylor W. Washington St

Tim Griffin’s lawn gains bloom with six flower beds

The article notes Tim Griffin ornamenting a lawn with half a dozen beds of bright flowers and hopes thieves and dogs will leave it undisturbed to enhance the lawn’s beauty. It also mentions Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure for skin diseases and promotes Seaton’s Hat Store at 27N. Pennsylvania-st.

Tim Griffin Seaton’s Pennsylvania-st

Wales Baccarat Scandal Trial Attracts Courtroom Notables

The London baccarat scandal suit resumed with the prince of Wales and key defendants in court. Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for the plaintiff, asserted it would be impossible to remove Cumming from army rolls while the prince remains field marshal, prompting a sharp court reaction and public interest.

Cumming Wales London Prince of Wales Charles Rascell Edward Clarke Charles Russell Wilson Charles Sir Edward Owen Williams

Woman Against the World Urges Blaine to Quit Drumming for Brewers

A temperance group denounces U S Secretary Blaine for supporting beer trade abroad. They draft a memorial urging him to stop aiding brewers and liquor interests, calling the state department a tool of the beer trade in humanity's name. Gibson freed in Chicago. judge rules lack of federal jurisdiction over conspiracy case. A missing wife case in Scranton. a short bakers strike in Chicago ends as wages rise and most bakers resume work.

Blaine State Department United States Humanity and Charity Deepartment Janet Bakers Chicago Smcaga

Greenland Expedition Aids Pole Route Debate

A Greenland expedition led by Lieut Peary and Chicago Tribune correspondent Kenealey sails to assess if Greenland is an island or continent. Notably, Peary’s wife joins, marking an early Arctic venture with a woman aboard. The piece also recalls unveiling mishaps and a Brooklyn statue incident involving James M. Stranahan and a tale of governors resisting swallowtail attire at public events. New bookcases at ro. L. Elder's.

Greenland North Pole Lieut. Peary Navy Kenealey Chicago Tribune The Tribune Jamesi. Stranahan Brooklyn Spirit Land Storrs

Violent train riot tops Kentucky news with gunfire

A Sunday riot on a Louisville bound L and N excursion from Frankfort saw Carl Taylor leading a drunken black mob. Conductor Wilder shot Taylor in the abdomen as the crowd fired at the crew and pursued the engine as it fled toward the city. At least one killed, many shots fired, two white passengers witness the scene. The report also notes Sells Olympian parade with a flamboyant, composite circus turnout including horses dogs and bands.

Louisville Frankfort Carl Taylor Wilder Taylor

Abandoned Her Child In An Old Spring Wagon

Mary Rhoads Lived in Puyu Indiana on Monday, then left five week old baby in an old spring wagon at the east end before boarding a train toward Wa bath. Marshal Bryan arrested her, she claimed abandonment to find a home for herself. Damaging earthquakes in Northern Italy caused three towns to be nearly destroyed with many houses condemned and aftershocks ongoing.

Puyu Ind Mary Rhoads Wabath Bryan Rustee Rome Italy Tragenanzo Badia Halsous

German orphan society to build two homes for aged

The German orphan society will erect two homes for the aged at about $5000 in the near future. Mennerchor elected officers, Gottfried Becker to be president and Prof. Carl Barns director of music. The Indianapolis orphans' asylum marked its forty first anniversary at Tabernacle church with Mayor Sullivan presiding and a program of recitations and songs by orphans. The treasurer reported $12,019.21 receipts and $11,245.45 expenditures. A health department letter about pigeons on a doorstep caused clerk Ripley to seek a fix. Two Pennsylvania lines trains to Chicago offered for safety, comfort, and Pullman cars.

German Orphan Society Mennerchor Society Gottfrield Becker Carl Barns Virginia-ave Jillie Q’reilley Maryland St Thompson Dave Wallace S. G. Woodward Wallace C. W. Wilmington Woodward Lee Nicholson Wilmington’s Indianapolis Orphans’ Asylum Ripley the Board of Health

Died by Her Own Hand Rosa Darby Morphine Overdose

Rosa Darby, a grass widow living with her sister at 26 Macauley Street, died from an overdose of morphine taken for heart trouble. A so called friend heard her breathing hard, two doctors were summoned but did not arrive in time. Coroner Monker ruled death due to morphine overdose not self inflicted in a crisis.

Rosa Darby Macauley St Mrs. Darby

London Still Walks Londoux Strike Persists

The state employes strike continues with directors holding talks believed to lead to settlement. Public transit remains halted as stages do not operate, travelers face inconvenience, and some private lines run at high fares. Company horses are fed daily but staff refuse further aid. Strikers tour company yards delivering fiery speeches urging resistance, aiming for a swift surrender by the company.

Londoux Epsady

Gold Mines In Dispute In Essequibo Region

Rich placer gold mines are reported in the Essequibi district within the British Guiana and Venezuela dispute zone. Chilean steamers are said to be placed under the British flag by a presumed ploy to an English company pending pacification.

Walfington Essequebi British Guiana Venezuela South American Steamship Company Englch Company

Train gang battles on J. M. and I. line at Columbus

A group of Indianapolis troublemakers rode a J M I train from Stymoon to Columbus Saturday night. They were drunk and insulted passengers, fought Conductor Harry Smith who drew a revolver. Five men were arrested after a savage confrontation, described as one of the worst cbs in the area.

Stymoon Ind Indianapolis Columbus Harry Smith Cbs

Marlborough club welcomes Arthur Wil son

Arthur Stanley Wilson of Tranby Croft has been elected a member of the Marlborough club on the proposal of the prince of Wales. The announcement appears in a June issue of the Times styled for a broader readership.

Loxton Arthur Stanley Wilson Tranby Croft Marlborough Club Prince of Wales

Fresh Foreign Facts and Global Unrest Across the World

Reports say Turkish brigands remain at large while destitute Russian Jews flood Berlin. Germany seeks lower corn duties as Sir John A. Macdonald dies in Canada. Omnibus drivers in London strike for higher pay. Africa’s German and French colonies edge toward conflict. An Italian earthquake in Lombardy leaves three dead and 17 injured. Treves to exhibit Christ’s coat. Insurgent Chile accuses the United States of siding with Balmaceda. Queen Victoria decorates Mrs Grimwood, widow of a Manipur casualty, with the Red Cross.

Berlin Germany John McDonald Canada London Africa Lombardy Italy Treves Christ Insurgent Press Chili United States Balmaceda

Insurrection News From Port au Prince Haiti

Reports from Port au Prince detail a bloody uprising May 18 aimed at the prison, with hundreds of inmates freed as Hyppolyte's forces move to quell the riot. Martial law spreads across the western department, courts suspended, and civilians jailed by army arrests amid ongoing executions and turmoil.

New York Port Au Prince Haiti Hyppolyte Oranje-Nassau Port-au-Prince Bose Saredrager Légitime Hyppolite

St. Louis derby and weekend sports roundup features

Saturday saw Michael win the St. Louis derby while Princeton beat Yale 8 to 5. Chicago leads the league race as Boston tops the association. National teams, races and prizes populate a busy weekend with records set at Brooklyn Brighton Beach and Morris Park.

Princeton Yale Chicago Boston Brotherhoods New York Stars Nationals Shamrocks Monroe Park Journals Grand Avenues Brighton Beach Geraldine Leoa Frey Billy Pinkerton Rath Ben March Anchor Carey Princeton University Muncie Tammany Morris Park Louisville Baltimore T. St. Louis Columbus Athletics North America Germany France St. Louis Fort Wayne Detroit Grand Rapids Bay City Evansville Terre Haute New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Cleveland Beaton Philadelphia Pittsburg Paris Edmund Blane Seymour Deppens Witeborg Clark Joe Walsh Omaha Alphonse Aunt Kate Prancer Marchina Glockner Sir Pianet Surday Association Batteries McGill Hogan Magic City Sullivan Brazil Indiana Bloe

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