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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1892
Page
4
A string of scattered items from Decatur county to Anderson reports unrest and crime including a coroner incident, arson, lawsuits, a man claiming insanity, a runaway train anniversary, and a selection process for Plymouth church successor Oscar McCulloch.
Count Herbert Bismarck in Vienna speaks harshly of the Emperor and William raising risk of trouble as Deeming, charged with multiple murders in South Africa, faces four more killings to answer.
Henry D. Pierce presented A trip through Russia to Monday club members and guests at Mrs. Stuarts. He contrasted Kennan’s view, described Nihilists, police, Moscow, and Russian customs with vivid exhibits and his daughter’s travels. The talk preceded Russia study. In Indiana, 56 medical degrees were awarded with prizes and notices. Highway robbery trials began for Fitzgerald Wallace and Kennedy with McGill testifying.
Dr D H Oliver Jr, a longtime Marion county resident, faced a hostile crowd during a state senate bid with taunts and profanity from a young rival. Oliver secured 87 of 92 delegate votes as townships were tallied, while a street confrontation and an odd ant visit to Judge Smock’s office provided late comic relief in a varied day. A vet surgeon charged $1 for examination, sparking a light misunderstanding over a $1.50 medicine fee.
The article notes a large pool of pacers in training led by Hal Pointer as he targets Adonis. It mentions 5908 horses in the 2:30 trotting list, Creve- lland defeating Chicago 10 to 1 at Hot Springs, jockey shortages in the west, and various race plans including Direct at Columbia Tennessee for a two minute mark. It also covers bids and refusals for two year olds, heavy backing in the Brooklyn handicap, and training news for Sullivan and Corbett. Upcoming meetings include May in New Orleans for a $2500 stakes, plus billiards and pool challenges in Denison and New York.
The Carleton Opera Company begins at the Grand on Thursday evening with Parke Whallen Martell in the cast. They stage In digo and The Witch with Mr. Carleton in the principal role. A large chorus and attractive costumes accompany catchy music as the programs draw moderate to growing audience interest.
Reader from Plainfield recounts visiting the Keeley Institute for Indiana and Kentucky, noting treated patients regain health and spirit. Doctors and experts, including Dr J K Bandy of Missouri, endorse the Keeley method as a cure for alcoholism despite earlier skepticism. OBSERVER. Plainfield, Ind. March 40. Live Stock Market and city grain notes follow.
The notice promotes travel to Chicago via the Big Four route with a one way fare of 3.65 dollars and a round trip of 7.30 dollars. It mentions Citizens' Street Railway Company savings, a riding school, and a printing and engraving offer at Burford's. Also notes Indianapolis to Chicago rate 3.65 with parlor car and Pullman sleeping car options.
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