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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1891
Page
1
Three young society women Emma Wheeler and friends were arrested in Indianapolis on horse stealing after undoing Frank Meinzer’s horse and buggy during a moonlight drive. Meinzer obtained a warrant. the women were released pending grand jury appearance. The文本 also notes city board actions and a bid for city advertising.
In Shelbyville Indiana on March 30 John Baker recently released from a ten year manslaughter sentence was subjected by a mob to a severe beating at Fairland after vowing revenge on witnesses. He was left alive on the condition he not return to the country as no legal steps were taken to restrain his threats. Other items note a Great Britain blizzard renewed by migratory scenes, Dr Crosby funeral in New York, and an American party wrecked on the Nile with survivors.
The Sun reports rapid ballot interest with ex mayoral foe Denny as chief challenger and strong showings for Hilgenberg and Messenger. New names Conduitt Keach English join a crowded field as supporters urge a federal plan mayor. Ballot forms urged for Indianapolis mayoral vote.
WIRE WHISPERS reports 4200 tons of Honolulu sugar arriving in Frisco on Saturday. Other items note a Bangor Missouri man dying after drinking whisky, two Harbors Michigan terrorized by "White Cans," and various local incidents including a defiance water standpipe collapse injuring several.
In Chicago Dr. Gentry claims a living grippe microbe exists while Dr. John Burty questions microbes as the sole cause of disease. He cites benign microbes aiding life and notes climate and spring conditions may favor grippe growth as doctors fill prescriptions amid debate. Struck by lightning.
A bolt struck the gilded cross on the south steeple of the Franciscan church under construction near Union and Palmer streets. Fire spread to the roof and basement, burning rafters. workmen were unharmed. Loss estimated around 1000 dollars. The sky lit by a silver dollar sized fireball, witnessed by several residents.
Treasurer Gall-grippe Myron Ning sits at the secretary of state's desk while talk of the grippe rattles officials. Canada warns of a smallpox case in Toronto prompting health alerts as Indiana lawmakers艾 hide in closets. The New York capitol spends more on messengers than school bills require. gas bills and quirky anecdotes follow as bills rise and a new set of shelves appears at Wi. b. Elder's.
A revolution on the Commodore island Anjouan, under Arab princes and French protection, followed Sultan Abdallah's death. Natives armed, looting widespread, 3800 killed as French warships head to the Indian Ocean to intervene.
Nicholas Hatbe, a 50 year old carpenter from East Street, attended a union meeting and at 1 o clock went to dinner. He cut a piece of steak from a roast, attempted to swallow it, and the morsel became trapped in his throat. Despite desperate effort to dislodge it, he suffocated, collapsed, and died. His wife summoned neighbors and a doctor too late. He left a wife and three young children.
An unknown shooter fired a double barreled shotgun into a New Zion church gathering near Wiverty Mississippi Saturday night wounding fourteen persons many seriously The assailant fled and motive unknown. Also reports of a highway robbery in Paterson Michigan and a mass raid on Fricks coke works in Prussia Pennsylvania with arrests and arson.
Fragmentary 19th century item lists deaths, minor accidents, court actions, and building plans. Mary Mason dies at 13 S Mississippi with unsettled estate. Mayors and officials deal with laborers, shop incidents, and a grand house project. Meridan bank suit seeks 17,000. theater injury case. various public notices and marriage licenses included.
A hot Capitol gossip row erupts over claims Mrs Dimmick was a housekeeper. The Philadelphia papers apologized and fired the correspondent. Wannamaker pressured. Mrs Dimmick denies the charge, praised as an ornament of Harrison's household, while Mrs Logan defends her. Public anger grows over Washington's social ties and lady employes. The White House grounds flood postpones the annual egg-roll. Vivian Burnett launches Moon, a new society paper run by a young editor. Gen Tom Ewing's Yonkers residence burned Saturday morning.
The Park features Midnight, alarm and a new Hoyt play A temperance town with a wife moral, Forepaugh's circus heads west with advance man Boyd, and Barnum & Bailey tour the east. Rosabelle Morrison plans The danger signal railroad drama next season. Elmer Vance profited from Limited Mail and railroad life plays flood stages.
Bay St. Louis hosts Tom Warren for a bout with Tom Ward while P T Barnum bids 150000 for Nelson. Chas Bassett heads to New York to join the league team. An Elizabeth milkman bets 50 eggs in nine minutes. Hall and Fitzsimmons aim for Astoria with a 37000 purse. Rusie nears contract age. Sporting Times reports Grand pool results and eastern tracks shifting west. English billiard star Pearl visits America to challenge current champions. Tug Wilson seeks Harry Murphy for a 100 to 500 dollar forfeit. Cincinnati baseball faces a new legal fight over payrolls and grounds.
Easter Sunday brought sun and clear skies as Indianapolis churches showcased lavish floral decorations and music. Notable services at Second Presbyterian Plymouth St John’s Cathedral and First Baptist drew large congregations with special hymns and sermons. The day also featured a landmark labor settlement as carpenters and contractors reached a wage and hours accord ending a strike, while other trade actions continued in flux. Local weather noted rain and warmer temps, with Indiana Midland Railway securing cross-lies for the Waveland to Brazil extension.
Doubtful but vivid assortment cites Miles with Mexican authorities, Parnell’s electoral woes, German socialists in army ranks, and Bismarck’s Berlin life court. Reports on Italy amid post lynching calm, O'Brien Dalton's apology to Healy after jail release, Irish clashes in Sligo, and a Romanian minister’s son Varesco allegedly stealing jewels to court German court. Also mentions a Canadian Liver Resutator quack line.
A Paris dispatch reports Eveline Neal an English adventuress who lures husbands with gifts and staged marriages, while Kentucky’s constitution is amended to praise Almighty God. Debates include Oscar Barrett’s obituary misread and a Topeka dispatch notes women voters registration surge in places like Atchison and Wichita. Edwin Booth nears retirement amid frail health and London hosts a Mayfair social realism ball with an athletic entertainment.
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