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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1891

Page

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Lawrence Barrett dies after heart failure in New York

Lawrence Barrett, renowned tragedian born 1838 in Patterson New Jersey, died at the Windsor Hotel after heart failure following a performance of Richelieu. The article outlines his career across major theatres, his association with Booth, and a tribute poem read at his farewell to England.

New York Lawrence Garrett Windsor Otel Barrett Lawrence Parrett Awrence Patrick Brannigan Aterson N. J Detroit Juray Aar Piltshore Ted St. Louis Chicago Chambers-st Newark Thomas Ifford Burton Charlotte Cashman Win Booth Boston Museum Award Athenaeum Miss Gushman Barry Sullivan J. Davenport Distineta Philadelphia Washington Winter Garden Orbello J. Booth Iago Wallack Variebs Theater New Orleans Ichelieu Hamlet Shyloen Edwin Forrest Rosedale Lester Wallack Maguire Jyera San Francisco California LST Rr. Booth Bandysheatre Cassius Wanih Hotus United Wales Park Theater Bakers Chestnutst Theater Star Theater Lay York Barratt England Boston Rienzi Galleen Booth Lotus Club New York City Ana

Public Safety Board to Probe Firemen Removals and City Works

The Board of Public Safety weighs replacing eight or nine lieutenants amid a fringe report that six will be removed Monday. Names include John Mowntain and Jesse Vignol with medical exams pending. Separately, health and public works boards received notices about White River pollution claims and paving bill disputes with Warren Schlair and the Citizens Street Railway project.

Board of Public Safety Aid Webster Sun Geo Cattergon Joli Goodneeht James ©. George Timothy Netau Joi Allen Patrick Ryan Jh. Keever Ik. Karp John Mowntain No. 7 Real Company Wm. Stevens Jesse Vignol Lne Hoard Warren-Seharl Paving Company Citizens’ Street Railway Company Wasteington St Alabama Nable Sts Western Paving and Supply Company N. Pennsylvania St

Failed Strike Talks End With Unsettled Carpentry Dispute

The carpenters and contractors failed to resolve the key issue of employing nonunion men after a second meeting. The carpenters arbitration committee was endorsed, while painters’s actions were condemned as unconstitutional. Carpenters plan to sign with a new contractors’ association and resume work, as money reportedly arrives and Philadelphia sent funds.

Carpenters’ Arbitration Committee Con Weleck Philadelphia Tea WW. Stanley Mertifie Masonic Hall

Indianapolis women club thrives with social events and lectures

The Indianapolis women s club reports strong early receipts and high parlor demand in April with weekly dances and social gatherings. Prof Jenks lectures on trade co operation next Friday and Mary Farrison McKee, visiting President Harrison s daughter, attends while bound for Boston. French classes meet Monday. notable members include Miss Mayie Riizinger and Dr Calvin Mletcher. The art association plans its annual exhibit and a matinee musicale will feature a cantata next Wednesday.

Indianapolis Tur Sox Jenks Matinee Musicale

New bookcases at Wm. fh. Elder's for Luncheons

An odd fragment notes new bookcases at Wm. Elder location. Mentions luncheons and various unclear items like Parkett Tageart and beverages coffee or chocolate.

Wm. Fh. Elder's Triae Parkett & Tageart

Conference backs Blaine over Harrison in New York meeting

A group of leading senators met in New York to oppose Harrison and back Blaine. They formed a committee to Washington to seek support from Senators Davis Paddock and Phatsbrough, who agreed to join Blaine’s effort.

WasHtncros Marsh Plum Tellar Stewart Spooner Pettigrew Washburne New York Harrison Blaine Washington Davis Paddock Phatsbrough

Desegregation Election Sparks Fray in Local Politics

Friday's city convention vote set a tense scene as Harrison clashed with McDonald after naming him a traitor. A heated exchange escalated when a vase was harmed in the scuffle, leaving no serious injuries. Harrison, age 70, was involved in the confrontation amid campaign rhetoric.

Cncago Marel Shere Mike Melonalid Bariison Cregier Harrison McDonald

Oxford Wins Boat Race In Narrow Lead

In Lospos area on March 21 Oxford edged a crew in a boat race with a brief final push finishing in about 22 minutes. Bets favored Oxford at 11 to 1 before the start. Separately Carl Farris surrendered March 21 over a murder charge with no indictment issued at this time.

Lospos Oxford Ared Pridve

German opinion notes mass immigration link debated

Fragmentary text reports that the New Orleans massacre will influence immigration policy and references a railroad president who died. The piece mentions ongoing legal proceedings and a plea, with disrupted names and dates, indicating a chaotic news snippet from Erlos dated March 21.

New Orleans

May festival awaits Jeanna Juck singing debut

Multiple local items report events from a May festival with Jeanna Juck as a singer. Other notes include Albert B. Gladden named receiver of Young & Hazzard lumber. Mrs. White dies at 75. a North Street fire damages C A Helms’s grocery. exams for dispensary physicians set for April. a series of court outcomes and municipal actions. and various bids, licenses, and divorce filings.

Jeanna Juck Albert B. Gladden Young & Hazzard Lumber Company Hale Sterr Board of Public Works Taylor Tomlinson Hall Anna Hayes Judge Brown Ales Averill Rafters John Terry Cleveland Col. Hlack Charles B. Meyer Prof. Ware New York Lbrary BinnHs Charley B. Binner Theodore B. Lindstradt Willian Christine Wieland Simon and Sophine Guntz Samuel BE. Wood Eilen Law Elizabeth J. Dixon Little Hotel Dwin Hosverver

Dramatic family reunion stirs governor’s pardon hopes

A grieving daughter seeks clemency for her imprisoned mother in a dramatic scene at Columbus Indiana. The two women, long separated after a murder conviction, confront each other in the prison visit room, prompting speculation the governor may grant a pardon to the elderly inmate.

Adams Jennings County Mary A Missouri St. Louis Columbus Ind Sery Patie Sie Mary Alane Epemia Meg Executive Department

Diamond Joe Reynolds Estate Leaves Rich Legacy Across States

The late miner known as Diamond Joe Reynolds dies at 71 in an Arizona camp. His estate, valued at about 10 million with no debts, includes real estate steam packets grain elevators rail lines and mining property across Colorado Arkansas Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nevada. Widow is 65. Administration bonds posted by Phil D Armour and John C Black. Ten friends receive 50 000 each and about 2 million goes to public charities especially for nails.

Chicago Diamond Joe” Reynolds Arizona Ma‘rern Hot Springs Ark Colorado Arkzona Iowa Missouri Kansas Invis Phil D. Armour John C. Black

Police Court Laughs and Law in Saturday Session

Mayor Sullivan presided in a lighthearted police court sentencing several vagrants found sleeping in a basement window-hole at the Denison house. Harris and Brooks fled the city by 2 pm, while Morris Dalton was fined as a known thief. Jef Lim’s commitment looms, and Patrick’s event led to a drunk and disorderly fine with hospital treatment for an officer’s rough handling.

Sullivan Sompkins John Wellace Jas. Johnson Win. Brooks Thomas Jas Hines Woodley Simms Tyrank Harris Thos. Miller Denison Harris Brooks Chicago de Wank de Jas de Denison Morris Dalton Jef Lim Bruce Henry Johnson Kirs Greeley St. Doesh J.J. Shea Bretney Park Theater St. Patrick’s City Hospital

Lannagan Arrested as Lynching Fears Rise

James and EF reports say Lannagan was arrested Friday night for assault on Julia Caspion a 60 year old wealthy Pearlfield woman who is crippled and likely to die. Crowds have gathered and may lynch Lannagan.

Bit Aurorer Cann Maren James Lannagen Julia Caspion Lannagan

Unclear Weather and City Struggles Mentioned

Fragmentary notice reports rain delays at crossings and a warning about delays this month. It notes hundreds of men unemployed in Indianapolis and pavements awaiting cleanup. Strawberries arrive in town but do not help poverty victims. hotels serve dinners with direct shipments from the sunny land.

Shaffer Esnechkuly Indianapols Lawa

State health notes card catalogue aids public inquiries

Secretary Matthews returns from Clinton as state institutions adopt a card catalogue system listing every patient by name and location in alphabetical drawers. The water company offers to fund a thorough investigation into water impurities. Health officials deem Noblesville straw-board works far away, with Kokomo and Anderson earlier facing similar issues remedied by draining water through sinks into the river.

Matthews Clinton Charity Office Water Company Board of Heads Noblesville

Sporting Lip and League Talks Alarmed by Changes

Readers glimpse chaotic notes on racing terms, league pay plans, and a forthcoming meeting in Jackson Michigan. Mentions include Babe Wallace, Jot Catton, and a new league of ten clubs with Fort Wayne Peru Anderson among potential stockholders.

Oxford Jackson Mich Raefort Ft. Wayne Peru Anderson League AL Thurman Becanes ABEC The Boar Cincinnati Gaimsto

Fragmented OCR prompts create unclear moral note

The readable text shows garbled phrases about a moral lesson and a titled entity. It mentions a helper, a think tank, and a group of people with unknown roles. No clear event or names are identifiable from the fragment.

Hill and Gorman in race shift Southward as Crispis eyes speaker

Down south Senator Hill and Senator-elect Gorman pursue political gains while Judge Tree questions Italian Mafia claims. The article notes Crisp, of Georgia, could become speaker if these moves succeed, shaping Democratic power and the fight for the 1902 presidential nomination. It also discusses a New Orleans mob incident and U.S. government liability under international law.

Wasatsetos Jerry Rock Flo Gorman Hill Crisp Georgia Democratic Party Cleveland South Lambert Tree New Orleans Cuba Orle United States

Public Works Confusion Sparks Court House Encounter

An elderly man seeks the attic of the Board of Public Works and a charter copy, mistaking the Board for Public Safety. Officials clarify the latter handles unsafe buildings. A tense exchange ends with frustration and a request for authority to tear down the rear shanty.

Board of Public Works 9A Sun Court House The Board Board of Public Safety Alabama St Myers Will Phipps Jiyers Sts Ldomt Avon

Chicago Democrats Renominate Mayor Creiger

The Chicago democrats renominate Mayor Creiger on Friday. The report lists scattered items including leprosy cases in Victoria and Missouri’s world fair representation, with mining and labor notes and unrelated names mentioned.

Creiger Chicago Victoria Missouri Pennsylvania BE. T. Harding St. Albans Shed Kite Priday

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