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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1891
Page
1
The Irish Times reports agents of Clan na Gael and Venons in London plotting against the government. Police watch the conspirators as a sensational prospect of renewed dynamite plots looms. Dunas dated March 21.
Broad Ripple rapid transit company failed to reach terms with Citizens' company over a city route from the northern limit to the heart of the city. Proposals to share or route tracks were rejected, leaving no deal and sending the matter back to the Board of Public Works.
An unknown black assailant seized a white woman milking a cow and dragged her into bushes. She cried out but the man escaped. He was later captured and offered three punishments, chose the bushes, and is not expected to recover. The crowd approved. In Hess trial, Judge Cox censured Matier for interruptions to Prosecutor Hollmann. James Watt, son of a San Francisco millionaire, was found dead in Grand Windsor hotel amid chloroform abuse.
A dispatch from New York notes Bol is secluded as inmates depart to state penitentiaries leaving the Marion county jail nearly empty with only about six criminals. Additional brief items report piano maker Chickering’s death in New York, a Jamaica to Barre wreck, and a Louisville express derailment injuring several.
Reports from Ayres on March 24 indicate the overthrow of President Balmacedo now seen as certain. Governors Caldea and Tuettull have joined the insurgents and prisoners on both sides are being massacred in cold-blood.
The Democrats of Cincinnati nominate Gustav Tafel on Tuesday morning to challenge Republican incumbent John B. Mosby for the mayoralty in CinGinNAI.
A crowdsourced tally reports state and city items: a two member committee assists Assessor Wolf in appraisals. Philip Ivans jailed at Gibson County for incident and battery. Elliott released under the poor convict act for revenue violations. Police applicants undergo exam led by Dr Earp. hospital officials respond to illness calls. The Scottish Rite meets. a saloon incident leads to a trial. A chairwoman faces a divorce case while residents complain of mutterings on Kentucky and Georgia streets. A miscommunication cancels a Fifth Presbyterian Church event with refunds. Officials study city pavement types. medical board selects examiners for hospital attendants. pension cases and boy’s disappearance are noted. Relief boards consider drought aid. entertainers Ransom and Robertson attract praise and endorsements. Various marriages, deaths, and local names appear in fleeting notices.
Fragmentary text suggests a misread line about focusing on a son, with garbled phrases and inconsistent spelling. The readable parts mention free offerings and half cent words, but no clear event or person details emerge for a full news summary.
An Ohio man Gen. W. S. Payne of Fostoria faces a court martial over an $1800 misappropriation claim tied to a post order. He admits using the funds while arguing the case is political persecution for his prohibition ticket bid. The secret proceeding will be led by officers including Commander Wahl and colonels, with about 15 days needed.
Reports from Milford Patterson declared insane after two days in custody as he starved and raged in a station-house cage. Other items note fires, bank exams, deaths, and local incidents in Chicago and surrounding areas with brief, scattered updates.
At the state house the fairgrounds are set for sale within 20 days if the supreme court issues its ruling soon. The governor has not named the new board members yet but is expected to appoint within two days amid urging from officials. A letter to the agricultural rooms lists garden seeds and local requests, while Luncheons note Parrott Taggart reception flakes as a tea, cafe, or chocolate accompaniment.
Readers urged to vote in The Sun mayoral ballot as a public pulse test for Indianapolis. Letters praise Thomas L Sullivan, ex mayor Kenny, and other candidates under the new charter with calls to return a trusted leader and reject party dictates. Ballots printed in The Sun and accepted from all editions, with daily tallies and local weather notes.
Reports indicate native rulers in Zanzibar have abolished slavery while Prince Napoleon left a fortune of 14 000 yearly. A Rus sian naphtha stream yields 50 000 tons daily as world politics ripple through the Hawaii-US treaty talks. In Ireland, Timothy Healy is attacked in Cork, Parnell responds, and cabinet shakeups loom over illiterate appointee concerns. A Newfoundland appeal seeks protection and union admission to the United States.
Mrs Mckee and Mrs Russell Harrison plan a three month foreign tour starting May 1, traveling to London as guests of the America regation with Mr Saunders of Omaha joining to accompany them. Grandparents will care for the children as Mrs Dimmack leaves the White House amid jealousy concerns. Secretary Halford travels to Florida where his wife is ill. Secretary Blaine suffers gout and grippe, with fears of a career ending illness.
A prominent German physician, Dr B M, committed suicide by morphine on Monday morning. A wall calculation predicted timing of effects and death, with death expected around 1 p.m. He was found dead at 6:40 p.m. in his Hill Wim office. Secretary Foster urged Ohio voters to adopt constitutional amendments allowing direct election of senators. He noted no authority for state convention calls to elect a senator.
A half week's engagement opens Monday evening with a breezy musical show. Hoyt delivers character wit with Well and Strong and merry fun from Stronz. Minnie Otis shines as the dude, while John Mackay and Gen. A. Cane Jr. earn praise for sharp comic work. The cast impresses though the famous song repeats grate on audiences. The New York store advertises linen bargains today.
A playful town column notes spring arrives with dust blowing into neighbors’ windows and crowds of girls admiring outfits. It jokes about hat-tipping men, street cleaning, and rural phrases signaling the season’s start.
The Murray home near the factory in the city’s southeast end burned between 7 and 5 Tuesday morning. Wife Mrs Murray woke to smoke and escaped with the children. brother Peter J Reilly, awakened last, suffered facial burns but is not seriously injured. Loss estimates range from 6000 to 7000 dollars. Samuel J Murray was in Chicago when the fire started.
Police say three Polish Jewish tailors were arrested after they were found pouring oil in a room at 310 Cathedral Street while another man, Charles Balz, smelled smoke at 23k East 121st Street. Fire officials report tenants found doors to exits removed as a plot to trap residents. Similar attempts were reported in Brooklyn and Jersey City.
West Indianapolis trustees weigh a proposal from Bridgeport Air Line and Indianapolis Electric Company to run an electric line through West Indianapolis. The company aims to have the line in service before November. The matter will be taken up at the next meeting as the town also schedules an election for May 4.
At Mansur ball on Monday night the Central Labor Union debated whether the press should be allowed to report labor meetings. A three member committee proposal was rejected as likely to exclude reporters. The substitute to permit attendance with secrecy restrictions was supported by Delegate Hoover and opposed by Thomas Cruelle. The issue was postponed for a month and a boycott was declared against the master painters' association for not employing union men. Queen Victoria and royals departed Windsor for Portsmouth en route to Grasse.
Five men die in an oil tank explosion in Jersey City New Jersey on Monday. The report lists fatalities and notes a fatal accident area with several injured. Police and investigators responded to the scene.
Desks at Wm L Elder's store advertise a special sale on men’s suits. The notice claims a large stock with a focus on bargains and clearances, promising significant discounts and a selection described as the greatest bargains of the season.
National news from Washington reports Attorney General Rogers aims to indict leaders of a Mafia uprising. Citizens fear renewed Italian influence and potential violence despite no bloodshed. A March 21 letter from Nichols of Louisiana to Blaine touches on presidential views and protections for Italian subjects.
A long history of domestic violence ends with Hamilton Smith jailed after he threatened his wife and held a weapon to frighten her. He attacked family, including a baby, prompting his wife to file for divorce and subsequent legal action. The eldest daughter saved the infant during the incident. The child’s life hung in the balance with bail set at 200 dollars as prosecutors prepare further charges.
From Cuneo March 2 report the influenza outbreak has afflicted forty two thirds of Chicago's population and produced the worst season in years. The death rate rivals the peak of the cholera era, signaling a grave public health crisis.
The report lists events and incidents across sports and crime including Polster-Cook at Brighton Beach, MacCarthy-Dixon fight in Troy, Eugene Carter challenging Jacob Schaefer for a billiards title, and a Cincinnati homicide linked to a dive. It notes league sentiment, New Jersey racing cuts, and a Monmouth park closure costing a million, plus pool tournament results at the Grand and upcoming matches between Brown and Metinire and Hettingser and Rhinehart.
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