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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1891
Page
1
A narrative praises a monumental Wind and air viaduct in Indianapolis, likening it to Noah’s ark and claiming its transparent structure rests on wind. It notes city improvements to Gillard avenue and other streets, and reports Wednesday weddings and local notices amid varied regional briefs.
Washington reports Senator Romero, the Mexican minister, received Diaz's cable stating bribery defendants in General Strum's claim will sue for libel. Romero questions Henderson’s charges and says he cannot substantiate them. A separate local item describes George White's assault arrest and cherry buyers lamenting the McKinley bill.
Judge Woods hears a wide ranging docket from a replevin suit in Evansville to guilty pleas for revenue law violations. Citizens face fines for trash dumping and assaults while bids for marriages and licenses surface amid police court actions. Counterfeiters from Terre Haute linked to two alleged ring leaders. New police horses debut as city law enforcers haul a workhouse quota.
City officials debate vacation of Alabama Street for the Virginia Avenue viaduct. Citizens voice concerns over delays and legal limits, with talk that the project could affect Mayor Sullivan’s renomination. Supporters insist the viaduct will be built. opponents demand better access and damages.
The excerpt lists various sports items including a $4,000 loss for the Granite club over a Slavin Kilrain fight, a potential Omaha team transfer to St Paul, and a 7 to 2 Franklin Eccles defeat of Liouis ville Deppens. It notes racing results at Rushville and Monmouth park racing status, plus scattered baseball scores and lineups among Chicago, Cincinnati, Boston, New York and others.
Washington dispatch quotes Francis G Newland Nevada leader saying President Harrison gained strength from his western tour and will win the Pacific coast against any Democrat, while Cleveland has fallen from grace on silver issues. He notes Blaine as first choice there and warns of a potential Nevada alliance if demands are unmet.
Carrie Richmond, described as a handsome German girl, died in Baltimore from heart disease after a brief illness. Police allege a criminal operation involved and arrest De Kirby, linked to two offices run under different names. The case follows claims of damaging conduct against him as investigators build evidence. Also noted, the steamship Fuerst Bismarck set a passenger record to Southampton from New York in six days, 13 hours, 10 minutes. Judge Brown sustains a motion to strike parts of the New et al. complaint against the secretary of state Matthews.
At Maxwell on the L B and W road a picnic of colored residents from Indianapolis turned deadly when a man named Harvey shot John Banks and Councilman Henry Sweetland as the train returned. Both victims died. Harvey, an old offender, has prior police records for various offences.
Virginia avenue property owners awaited 350 068 in damages certified by the Board of Public Works and controlled by Controller Woodlan. The warrants were issued Thursday but banks closed so funds could not be cashed until Friday with many still waiting. One case involved Charles Doeppers whose lease transfer and a separate dispute with a Chicago firm paused his payout.
Report discusses upcoming celebration at the fair grounds with a large fireworks display and custom pieces, including Gen Washington on horseback and American eagle, plus paper balloons in new shapes. It notes costs, stock limits, and availability of state flags and banners.
The item notes the incorporation of a Monroeville natural gas company with capital of 15 000 dollars and reports Governor Hovey's ten day farm trip return, July 2 schedule to review visiting military companies, and a state house reception July 3. It mentions fountains added by Tim Griffin, a notice on private secretary Roberts necktie, and colors of State Health stationery for easier reading with blue yellow and pink sheets.
Reporters queried several county school superintendents in session about the Indianapolis Supreme Court ruling requiring German teaching in public schools. Opinions varied from support and practical concerns about textbooks to calls for focusing on English and local needs.
Mr Porsesit of the Typoxsraphical Union Gesins Business is elected president of the International Typographical Union at Boston. The 27 year old, born near Toronto, has long risen through union ranks and expresses optimism about Indianapolis as the union’s international headquarters. He notes the six day rule was the only major measure adopted. The union’s headquarters are in the Vance block, room 59, with Prescott and McClevey listed among officers.
Over fifty children attended the fresh air camp at Fairview Thursday morning, the largest crowd of the season. Secretary Smith expects the number to reach 100 soon as donations to support the camp are sought from the public and families are invited to bring sick children by 8 PM.
A June 16 hotel jewelry theft in New York at the Albemarle robbed Stuart Wadleigh of Portsmouth Virginia and his bride of 8500 dollars. Entry used nippers and the crime appears done by skilled professionals. Inspector Byrnes’ team has no lead yet.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on June 25 the fate of Little Annie Fredericks remains unknown after she wandered into the mountains last Tuesday. About 1 000 men and boys searched over 80 miles of dense forest aided by provisions for days with bears and snakes encountered but no sign of the child found. The search continues as her father vows to mortgage the farm and renew the effort despite slim chances of survival.
Capt Curtis announces that Adjt-Generals Colt and Vance will attend the upcoming encampment with four military heads from as many states. Capt Heyman of the Walsh Zouaves works with St. Louis units to stage three prize contests. The competitive trials start Wednesday and run over successive days with three judges from Washington barracks.
Gossip on Parne ll and Mrs O Shea marriage rumors in Dublin while Camp bels libel suit noted in Cork. Mint warns silver dollar coinage unlikely to stop though cabinet m eeting debated. Northwestern railway discharge probe to review evidence in Chicago. Elliott murder case in Columbus nears rebuttal phase. New Haven Hartford directors acquitted except Clark. Morley ill with influenza in London.
The Chilean forces reportedly crossed the Avnes through 22 feet of snow. Prof Weber, Germany’s noted scientist, died in Berlin on a Wednesday. Emperor William proposes a lottery to raise eight million marks. William Booker, consul general of England, praised American tariff in a London speech. The czar fears Jewish persecution may provoke bodily harm. Ay B Moyer & Co. at 450 N Miss sell lime cement sewer pipe plaster and fire brick.
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