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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1891

Page

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SUSPENSE OVER AS YONTZ APPOINTS COUNCIL COMMITTEES

The council discussed vetoes on renumbering and passed the building inspection ordinance with a proviso. President Yonitz announced new standing committees including Markey Gasper and Waar on Railroads. Walsh?

Markey, Gasper and Weber Sullivan Stechhan Sherer Gauss Lafayette Trusler Woollen Yoniz Marke s—Burns Martindale and Judiciary McGill Myars Burns Hicksis, Sweetland and Rossman Olsen Burns, Sweetland and Coydane Light Hicklin, Burns and Martinale Nolan, Gasper and Markey McGill, Davis and Burns Aussman, Pearson and Muiye P Nolan, Stecihan and Austin Murphy, Coy and Dunn Russman Austin, Gauss, Pearson and Cooper Coy Myera and Mr. Olsen Murphy Mr. Trusler Cooper Brother Hicklin Rassnan Board of Public Works Bill Hicklin

Global unrest and violence ripple through Europe and beyond

A British critic vilifies cattle as rioting spreads in Hungary while police struggle to curb crowds. Germany, Italy, and Austria plan alliances to bar products from protected nations. Labor leaders amass arms amid rising anti military sentiment. Italy fears its finances. M Roche is ejected in Paris for labeling the military murderers. Rudini’s final letter to Blaine shocks many, risking Porter's recall. Jews flee Moscow and other Russian towns as cruelty, exposure, and hunger rise. Bogota sits between collapsing hills after volcanic activity threatens the city, sending residents fleeing in terror.

Hungary Germany Italy Austria M. Roche Chamber of Deputies Paris Rudini Blaine Porter Moscow Keill Russia Bogota Columbia S. A

New York Store Offers Largest Stock of Wall Papers

Furniture at Wm. L. Elder's showcases wall papers with the largest stock and highest qualities, offering the best values for customers seeking decorative options.

Wm. L. Elder New York

Wealthy Indianapolis resident linked to arrest over violations

Dr Morrison faced awkward scene as Lucy Johnson accused officials while visiting the health office. unrelated items report contractor assignments, legal actions, taxes on goods, and local births and deaths in a broad city column.

Raised the Checks Acids Used by an Expert

A skilled forger uses acid to erase original amounts on checks and rewrite totals. Harry Crossland’s 6.40 check was raised to 246 and paid, later found authentic only by the plaintiff. Similar fraud hit J. C. Perry’s wholesale check, 234.54, mailed to Lafayette, Ind., with the payer’s signature untouched. the fraudster remains at large.

Harry Crossland S. Pennsylvania Sr Crossland Thompson Meridian National Bank J. C. Perry My Perry Perry C. W. Pierce & Co Lafayette Ind

A Bad Tale of a Foundling Case in Squire Smock Court

In Monday’s Son and Tuesday’s court session, Ella Zinn of the Judiana humane society testified against Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald over the foundling left on her doorstep. The child appeared in court in tattered clothes, with neighbors detailing repeated beatings and a prolonged confinement in a wood shed. Fitzgerald denied the charges as Patrick questioned the case. Squire Smock reserved judgment for Thursday while Senator Magee spoke on 1892 presidential prospects and Indiana’s political tilt.

G. W. McLeland & Son Harry Bowser Indianapolis Wn. M. Shops Kempton Ladies of Grace M. BE Indiana Physio-medical Association Indiana Ave Boon Aaron Morse Lis Agricultural Insurance Co Orphan Asylum Kill & Bauer C. Doepers & Co Superior Court Tis H. Schneider Doepers August Doepers Attornney-General Sanborn Garver Broad Ripple Citizens’ Company Hasselman Farm Fall Creak Sugar Flat Robert Smith Fred Thomas Geo. Turner Thomas Smith Henry Sweatland Ella Zinn Judiana Humane Society Mary Fitzgerald Squire Suiock Patrick Fitzgerald Trae Branner Oigar Squire Smock

County Surveyor Recommends Court House Lawn Grading

The county surveyor has completed surveys of the court house yard and supports grading the lawn from the building toward the street to a uniform level at the street while keeping the area near the building as is. Foundations of rough stone prevent removing dirt for a cleaner appearance. Commissioner Hamlin favors lowering to a uniform level despite this.

Court House Hamlin

Dalton's Head and Foot Store ad reading hats and shoes

Read as a historic storefront notice promoting hats and shoes. Dalton, Uatter and Shoer advertise at Bates House offering a paler of shoes and a good hat.

Dalton’s Dalton Dalton, Uatter and Shoer Bates House

How They Stand and Ballot Instructions Flash Through The Sun

Sullivan leads the race with Wallace Trasler Cattergon and Grubbs close behind and over 400 votes ahead of Wallace. The Sun ballot editor form is the sole accepted method for voter choice, with notices detailing Democrat and Republican options and a note on private corporate influence and state offices.

Grubbs Sullivan Wallace Trasler Cattergon Trusler Catterson Sun SUN Ballot

Suburban election results in Indianapolis area

West Indianapolis voters favored Charles M. Dickson for trustee and Oscar C. Chambers for treasurer with Wears Wheeler as marshal and a split over Gallagher's nomination helping Tn Roughville Republicans win trustee. Brightwood options split between Peoples and Citizens with multiple local officials elected.

Indianapolis Charles M. Dickson C,co John Winenow People’s J. & Candell Citizens Woodruff D. G. Morris Third Ward John F. Messick John F. Payne

Buyers Day at Art Exhibit and Association Meeting

Wednesday is buyers day at the art exhibit with day and evening hours. The art association meets Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the exhibit to select a picture.

Art Association

Kilroy and Harley released by Kelly in report

The Cincinnati league releases Frank Foreman while Washington signs a new battery of Mace and Lohman. Schaefer and Carter clash for billiards in Chicago Wednesday for the title as the SuN team tops Clayton Indiana 8 to 3. Umpire Ferguson fears further abuse in Columbus. Nashville races list several events and times. Baseball scores show several leagues with batteries and results including Baltimore Washington and St. Louis Cincinnati.

Kelly Kilroy Harley Cincinnati Frank Foreman Sun Washington Mace Lohman Baltimore Oth Himeself Schaefer Carter Chicago Tur Sun Clayton Ind Ferguson Columbus Sea Club Irving Scott Clifford-ave Nashville Watuga Maud B Queer Toy Fayette Capt. Ruby Milt Young Blue Vail Robison Healy Milligan Chamberlain Boston Daily Murphy Carsey Hart St. Louis Dwyer Stivetts Boyle Louisville

The Wily Mule Man in Legal Rail Battle

County attorney Spencer Talka discusses law in a case about street railway rights of way over a gravel Sugar Flat road. The Broad Ripple and Citizens’ companies clash over permissions, with implications for operation, competition, and potential buyout, including Sunday traffic impacts.

Spencer Talka Citizens’ Company Sa Candry Spencer Gar Vlat Atreet Railway Company Grand Rippin Company Sugar Flat Ripple Company Myers Broad Ripple Company Board of Public Works Spafer

Injunctions Filed Against Brontol Ripple Company

Attorney Bailey of Irvin Hailey rushed into the county clerk’s office with a sworn statement. A suit against the Broad Ripple company, bought by trustees of nearby property, seeks an injunction to stop trenching along the south side of the road from the village to the park. The filing aimed to halt access to a graded school property and preserve entrance ways, with a decision expected by Wednesday morning.

Brontol Ripple Company Bailey Froe of Irvin & Hailey Broad Ripple Company E Company Tailer Ieater

Jacob Pfleger's Violent Outburst and Arrest Incident

Jacob Pfleger allegedly attacked his mother at her home on Tuesday wielding a butcher knife while trying to tie it on her. Constable Hutton, with a warrant, and Squire Habib's court were involved as Pfleger escaped briefly before capture. He faces assault and battery charges as he awaits trial. The piece also notes a fire at Rank Martin's room delaying bugs with gasoline and a sale of property at Market and Mississippi to the Medical College of Indiana.

Ojr State Board of Agriculture State House Market St Tim Griffin Nave Supreme Court Sam Jacob Jacob Pfleger Navidseast Hutton Squire Habicl Rank Martin Catterson Block Kentucky Ave Rank Rate

William Will Seek Peace in Empire Speech

The Cologne Gazette prints Emperor William IIs authentic festival speech in which he declares peace his sole wish and promises to do all in his power to prevent Europe from turmoil while governing Germany undisturbed. He emphasizes that if peace lay in his hand he would safeguard it.

Coroann Cologne William Rhine Europe

Two Children Fatally Poisoned in Arkansas Case

Two young children of Col. Thomas Tanner of Rigou Arkansas died after taking vermifuge prescribed by Dr. Nevins. Relatives express deep grief and the doctor’s life is menaced as the tragedy stirs fear and anger in Littre Rock.

Littre Rock May Thomas Tanner Rigou Ark Nevins

Child Swallows Pin Faces Fatal Risk in Cincinnati

A Cincinnati report describes eight year old Annia Glassnex collapsing after swallowing a pin at school. Doctors cannot locate the pin despite multiple exams, fearing it embedded in the throat. without removal, death seems likely. The dispatch also notes Queen's Grasse visit cost and rail travel expenses.

Cincinnati the Inquirer Baltaxera Bothwell New York Littin Annia Glassnex Gaerins

Dynamite Attacks Reported in Mons and Liege

Dynamite outrages blamed on extremists of the labor party disrupt Mons and Liege. In Liege a cartridge exploded in a miner’s home after a refused strike, and near a capitalist’s doorstep a blast damaged the residence. A noted remark by a leader in Dole cites peace, labor rights, and a treaty with Austria, aimed at Bismarck.

Brisstrs Labor Party Mons Liege

Court of Appeals rules for Ziegier in water works case

Albany May 5 The Court of Appeals grants an injunction against Mayor Vulpin Brooklyn blocking the city from buying Brooklyn water works for 1 259 000 The ruling follows scandalous charges against Brooklyn officials tied to the proposed acquisition. Lithia Rock May 5 Buck Donaldson arrested for murder 20 years after Texas crime. Donaldson, pottery owner, served in the war with Gen Cheatham.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals Wm. Ziegier Vuhapin Brooklyn Lithie Rock Buck Donaldson Lithia Springs Wm. Tomkins Texas Donaldson Gen. Cheatham Turtler N.Y John Nief Madison County Albert D. Howard Kiet

Influenza Widespread Hits City of Mexico and Deaths Reported

Hit Mexico hard as influenza spreads through the capital. Two opera companies suspend performances. Notables ill include President Diaz and Governor Cenbollado. Also reports the death of Archbishop Magree after illness contracted during a diocesan visit. Meanwhile a Swedish bark Helged wrecks off St Jonas with only one survivor.

Mexico City of Opera President Diaz George Ceballos Federal District Gen Cenbollado St. Jonas N. T Helged

O'Brien to be released from imprisonment

Freeman's Journal from Dublin reports Win O'Brien's term has expired and he will be released. In Madrid workers on public works strike at several cities but no disorder is noted. Sherman plans a large catering event for 300 druggists at Water View Park after noon on Thursday.

O'Brien Dublin Fhe Freeman’s Win Madrid Coronna Saragossa Cadiz Alicante Lave Sherman Wateview Park McNinney Cincinsati McKinley

Guilty Couple Charged With Double Poison Murder

Luxcuaure Virginia May 5 Dr John A P Baker and Mrs W R Gilmer arrested at Abington charged with murder. They allegedly conspired to poison their spouses as years of criminal intimacy ended in death for Mrs Baker and illness for Mr Gilmer. Mrs Baker reportedly confessed to poisoning and Dr Baker supplied the poison. Paris May 6 unrest continues around Fourrmius as workers urge troop transfer after labor day riots. France fears renewed trouble as women incite men and government faces pressure over casualties. Washington May 5 frost and cold snap cripples fruit harvest in northern states from Maine to North Dakota. Detroit records 28 degrees the coldest May reading.

Mya. Baker Dr. Baker France Paris Soi Fourrmius Chamber of Deputies Tourmies Conatans Washington Missouri Mississippi Maine New York Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Detroit

Striker Killed in Meckersport Labor Fight

In Meckersport a carpenter, Michael Spielman, died from a fractured skull after a quarrel during a strike persuading fellow worker Martin Painter to join. Painter was arrested. Spielman’s friends allege a brick strike. Other brief items report a murder charge bail, a court of appeals ruling, bankruptcies, and local unrest including bread riots.

Pirrsport Michael Spielman Martin Painter Meckersport Spielman Martin

Messenger Boys Strike For Higher Wages In Portland

Wire service note reports Portland messenger boys demand higher wages on Monday. Nearby Detroit tragedy: three boys drown after their boat capsized in the river. Also mentions Dr Storrs Five Minute Headache Cure claims to cure head pain in five minutes.

Messenger Boys Portland Etruck Old Hutch Detroit Dr. Storrs

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