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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1891
Page
1
A playful early column notes sundogs appearing on a cold morning with a humorous poem about the sun growing brighter. It describes sundogs as a side show rather than the real sun, likening them to a rainbow and aurora borealis. The piece references the Baltimore World and its new ownership by Sun stockholders.
New York dated June 13 reports the pilot boat Adea attacked about 350 miles from Sandy Hook by three enormous fin-back whales. The helmsman altered course as the whales neared. One whale dived and tried to upset the craft, another torn fins against the forefoot, causing injury and foam. The whale swam off with two others, and the boat was found uninjured.
In Indiana Wes ley Powell, wanted in Carroll county for shooting a man, is found seven miles east of town. A posse of eight to ten Powell friends keeps guard day and night with Winchesters to deter officers. Carroll county officials have returned after failed attempts to capture him. The Periodical List reports fighting at Amahala Honduras on May 6 with Commander Bardal mortally wounded and authorities retaking barracks as citizens back the government.
Police raided three gambling dens Friday night, Tobias Howe’s English black rooms, Lamell Richardson’s Brunswick hotel, and William Trown’s room at 17 North Illinois Street. Five gamblers escaped at Brunswick. two others avoided capture due to late warnings. Eight were seized at the remaining sites. In court Saturday, all paid fines, adding $305 to the city treasury. Also, Senator McDonald’s illness was downplayed as not serious.
Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Russel Harrison are in London observing a quiet period. They attended the theater Friday night and went shopping Saturday, avoiding demonstrations while here.
Multiple church listings show evenings and mornings at First Presbyterian Haines Plymouth Congregational Central Christian and others with topics like vision of heaven final test and lights. County commissioner Farrell disputes a Journal insinuation about meetings with President Fowler over a right of way. Local news includes accidents births deaths marriages and a John Robinson show feature in Indianapolis.
Long gossip piece showcases city journalists and editors like Hilton U. Brown James P. Hornaday Myron Stowell Charlie Layman and others with humorous caricatures and anecdotes about photographs, careers and quirks across newspapers. Includes scattered notices on politics and local events.
Charles Layman chased Norwalk’s correspondent role amid weekly slush and rivalries. After enduring taunts, the paper appointed a Norwalk correspondent to defend itself. Layman left to Pittsburg, then joined the Post and Commercial Gazette before moving to the Indianapolis Journal, where he continues journalism.
A Chicago driven plot details Gresham as a presidential candidate from Illinois with Indiana support, Cullom questioned, and aims to split Indiana's delegation to defeat Harrison. A vivid memory of the 1888 push and a warning that a split could doom Indiana Republicans in 1892.
Washington June 13 The riots in China have reminded naval authorities of the need for extra vessels in those waters One or more smaller craft from home stations will accompany the Lancaster when she sails The Petrel has been selected for that service and will have her bottom painted and repairs made A new commander will take over as commander W F H Bronson is to be detached and L Captain Longp 導 is rumored to succeed him
A chaotic roundup reports Samoa facing another outbreak while England seeks removal of American meat inspectors. Insurgents raid Tonopilla and Chili destroying property. The Esmeralda coal ship engages at Panama. Chinese attack missions nationwide. London wine merchant Fenerheerd May & Co fails. A massive $1,250,000 liability looms as a 100 mile strip burns in New Brunswick. Emperor William writes to Queen Victoria condemning gambling by her son. Tasmania blocks sealing off its coast during the breeding season.
The Pennsylvania lines with the L M A G railway run a daily through car from Indianapolis at 4 10 p m to French Lick arriving 3 50 p m except Sundays. Return from French Lick at 6 20 a m arriving Indianapolis 11 a m Excursion tickets on sale.
The Sun exposes a local policy game run by gamblers near Union Station. Agents report slipping receipts and a price raise from 20 to 25 amid dwindling business. Alleged rigging of drawn numbers at Cook's hall office suggests investor swindling, with no known authorities acting yet.
Loxnox June 13 report states the Prince of Wales faces heavy indebtedness to Barings with a liquidator press for payment. Arthur Stanley Wilson, son of Tranby Croft owner, allegedly lent £510,000 to cover Barings claim. Prohibition Pranks and Friday club factions clash over a new constitution and leadership as Central captures presidency amid chaotic debate. Weather notes forecast warmer fair for Indiana. Local sporting life items include New York league lead, rowing regattas, and various race results.
Dull June trade and high hopes for a coming boom as real estate dealers blame tax law, gas shortages, and street railway delays. Promising deals include a large factory and a Brockton firm seeking Washington street locations while a jail site near Alabama and Maryland streets looms. Hendricks county capitalists reportedly organized to buy city real estate with $70,000 paid in, timing unclear.
In a busy street scene a sprinkler floods crossings while crowds bargain for secondhand furniture and clothes. A man in a water tank refuses to wet a house that won’t pay, as buyers crowd a residence yard and front fence. A baby carriage with a music box wheeled by, and a man climbs a cherry tree seeking a lost lawn mower, provoking laughter amid a fruit theft.
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