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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1891

Page

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Reverend Hunter Builds Social Moral Urban Church

Rev Rice V Hunter pastors the Seventh Presbyterian on Indianapolis south side where the church, once a mission, now thrives with 59u Sunday school, five doctors among its members, and a plan to erect a 40 by 90 foot new building. Hunter, former hardware salesman and Wooster alumnus, emphasizes practical faith, weekly gymnastics meetings, and a faith that guides both heavenward aims and earthly works.

Indiapolis South Presbyterian Rice Y. Hunter Mr. Hunt Tere Hunter Wooster University Hunter Kken Rice V. Hunter The Deaverer Ies Igious Lieved Seventh Presbyterian Ward

Settlement and cracks threaten state house foundation

The state capitol foundation shows cracks from ground settling. A 16 by 24 inch stone and other blocks loosen at basement window corners. A man with a bucket, sand and a small saw has been cutting a vent to ease settlement, unpaid at 37 dollars per stint. Also reported is a Chicago pedestrian fatality after being struck by an Illinois Central locomotive. Real estate conveyances for the week totaled 100 transactions valued at 17,231 dollars.

State House Albert Gale

County treasurer hunts tax delinquents Monday

Local county officials plan a Monday drive for tax delinquents. The report lists arrests and legal actions, including John Clark facing charges of stealing $45 from Lenora Wright and a plea in the Reinhold case with no move for venue change yet.

John Clark Lenora Wright Reinhold Belt Road Gath & Coleman Massachusetts Ave John H. Fillmore Alexandria Savage Litle Alma Potts N. Delaware Marion County Harry Lancaster Panhandle Kregelo & Whitsett Pendleton Ave Racine Wis Wm. H. Webb Indianapolis Clara M. Warner Lemont Webb

City Controller estimates budget for next fiscal year

Controller Woollen presented a detailed city budget through August 31 1890 with line items across finance public works safety health and law. He recommends 285273.42 total appropriations and a 501000 annual light allotment, noting a possible deficiency offset by outstanding contracts and prior year contracts.

Woollen Department of Finance Hizo Department of Public Works City Hall Tomlinson Hall Fec,co Board of Public Works Department of Public Safety Department of Public Health City Department of Law Moriigo Ve Supreme Court Cline Silat Istiw Department At Public Works Department of Public Health and Charities Mr. Woollen

Provisional Chilean Government Formed by Insurgents

Reports from Paris indicate Chilean insurgents have taken control and formed a provisional government with a council of state and four secretaries covering interior works foreign affairs justice education and finance war and marine. They claim control of eight departments and a large share of revenue for regular taxation.

Paris Chilian Legation Teuigue Chile Moutt Silva Barros Luce

Newfoundland legislature Faces Coercion Law Tension

In Sr. Jouss on May 2 the Colonial secretary Bond read a letter from Lord Knutsford to Governor O Brien about the coercion law and treaty obligations with Great Britain and France. The legislature gave no reaction while rioting fears grow in Fortune Bay as the government and people await a resolution.

St. Forns N. J Emerald Fortune Bay Newfoundland Waeladd Saint Pierre Ciroucester Sir Knieh Sr. Jouss N. B Bond Lord Knutsford O' Brien Great Britain France House of Lords

Riots and political clashes reported in Europe and Greece

Riots in Rome caused large loss of life with socialist Signor Cipriani among the killed. Three battles between strikers and the military occurred Friday in Lyons with many injuries. First meeting of the royal labor commission held in London to avert strikes. Religious riot on Zante island left several dead or wounded. Bismarck received over double the votes of his opponent. Rivas and Palmers ship yards in Bilbao burned Friday. Gen Foster, who negotiated with Spain, says Spain will be represented at the world's fair.

Rivas & Palmer Bilbao Spain Bismarck Rome Signor Cipriani Chamber of Deputies Lyons Royal Labor Commission London Gen. Foster Washington Greece Dows

Fragmented OCR Summary Card

A damaged OCR fragment mentions names and places in unclear order. It appears as a local brief or notice with scattered letters and numbers. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge from the legible text.

Religious services and sermons listed for several churches

First presbyterian led by Rev Haines offers Quar rels and cares and their cure. Fletcher-place methodist with Ray Edwards holds morning Apostasy causes and cure. Seventh presbyterian Rev Hunter morning The Mafia of America for Americans. Central christian Rev Lucas morning Church partnership. Plymouth congregational Rev McCullough morning A study of the psalms. Roberts Park methodist Rev VanAnda morning The Lord's supper. First baptist Rev Taylor morning missionary sermon by Rev Dr Mable evening The land of Beulah. New church chapel Rev a ing Pesth during a state of liberty royal evening bishops. Note: syithou

First Presbyterian Haines Roberts Park

Firemen shakeup sparks political clash over Bowen Merrill case

A heated dispute surrounds the Board of Public Safety and a reshuffle that moved Win Tallentire and others away from nearby stations. Ex mayor Denny accuses political motives, while Chief Webster defends limited board influence. The piece notes personnel changes, injuries from the Bowen Merrill disaster, and a new telephone at Squire Feibleman’s court office drawing much attention.

Board of Public Safety Holt Bowen-Merrill Win Tallentire Martin Metail Partee Chad Taileatire Denny Waut Talleitire Robinson Tellentire Martin Meuff Meuuff Tom Glenn Bowen-Merwill Mewittt Metiuit Faulkner Squire Feibleman Marer Sloane Stewart Philip Marer Philip

Battle With Russian Smugsters

A fierce border clash near Sezerencin between Russian gendarmes and Galician smugglers ends with two smugglers killed and several wounded as the outlaws drown trying to cross the Vistula. One gendarme is wounded in the pursuit and battle along the riverbank. The report comes from Vienna dated May 2.

Vienna Sezerencin Vistula

Mayoralty contest ballots and results noted

The article lists Mayoralty candidates with vote tallies, notes the May 1 closing date and May 11 ballot cutoff, and describes ballot submission instructions for The Sun ballot editor. It also references political commentary from The Tribune and remarks on national politics by Evan E Bowell with views on Cleveland and currency.

Howell Attsuta New York the Tribune Atlanta, Ga Evan E. Bowell South Cleveland Georgia Bill Andrew Jackson Gilkey Cleveland Constitution Campbell Ohio Backbowe Wolcott Colorado Vilas Wisconsin Don Dickinson Voorhees, Gray Indiana

Destrvoy Thousands of 4 Acres of Fine Wimber Land

Destruction from fires in Mays Lasping New Jersey has scorched thousands of acres, burning timber and cordwood across several weeks. Totals reach about 175000 in damages with several hundred acres, including South Jersey deer woods and pines, lost across Weymouth and Atlantic county. Senator Gardner reported losses of valuable timber as pines worth over 75000 burned.

Mays Lasping N. J South Jersey Weymouth Atlantic County Gardner South Jersey Deer Woods New Jersey Mites Atlantic

Scranton Fire Destroys Street Car Stables and Church

Fire swept Scranton on a Saturday morning burning the electric street car stables to the ground and badly damaging St Luke's church while the Republican building suffered graufting. The newspaper edition was printed with difficulty after the blaze. Estimated loss nears 3500 to 9500. Suspected incendiary origin. Also note: Dupiin reports a Kilkenny MP and Parnell ally deserted him over the Paris fund for evicted tenants in Ireland.

Scbant'on St Luke's Church Parnell Dupiin Fho Quiny House of Commons Kilkenny Paris Fund Ireland

Merger of City Street Fight Over Electric Rail Tap

Citizens of Third Street Marion won a court ruling against an electric railroad company seeking to tape a track on the street. Neighbors argue the move would leave gauge issues and disrupt their neighborhood. The case, brought to court by local residents, concluded with a settlement decision.

Ekhart Third St Marion Electric Railroad Company

Riots and Bloodshed in Europe Sparked by Working Men

Reports from Rome and other cities recount clashes between police, soldiers, and rioters as miners and anarchists protest. Ten soldiers and police are dead or wounded, dozens arrested, with violence spreading to cemeteries and city streets. In Florence and Paris, authorities note coordinated agitation and arrests, while Berlin reports a large socialist meeting with low antisector turnout.

Bath of Molvin Metal The Awful Fate of Workmen

A molten metal accident at the Bessemer steel works in Fouzider Trey New York on Friday night left Frank Hresskie and Zoho Berry dead. Charles Yarder suffered severe burns and will lose both hands in the disaster.

Fouzider Trey N. Y Bessemer Steel Works Uwpost Frank Hresskie Zoho Berry Charles Yarder

Features of Sporting Life near end of season notes

A montage of brief sporting items from a late era: teams contesting league games, managers and contracts, umpire notes, and upcoming races. Mentions include Marty Wright, Billy Clingman, Hardie Richardson, Budd Dobie, and several city matchups with batterry pairings, plus Nashville races and league discussions with President Shaffer.

Marty Wright Bas de Gripre Fustlers Grays Coy Cleveland Tire Billy Clingman Tsrre Hanio Sullivan John Slavin Hardie Richardson Boston Athletic Minneapolis Black Pearl Fitizsimmons Budd Dobie Association St. Louisa Cincinnati Dwyer Vaughn Neal Boyle Columbus Louisville Knell Donahue Ehiot Ryan Pittsburgers Powers Chicago Anson Nashville Too Sweet Willow Carter B Julies Sax Trump V. Mlc. A Shaffer Seventh-st Brooklyn Boston Valleries Clarkson Bennett Kingslow Carrusher New York Philadelphia Rusie and Clark Clements and Asper Pitsburg Luby and Nagle Gaiviu Black Crewe Young and Aimimer Turrea Rhines Keevaa

New Rockers at Win and Rider's Stables

Horses clipped by machinery at Wool's stable Wood's stable and Walien's Bead and Foot Store. Ifscu produced a good pair of shoes at Pitten nee 19 fier, Dilton Matter.

New Rockers Win Rider Wool Wood Walien Ifscu Batera Pitten Fier Dilton Matter

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