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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1891
Page
1
A German society hires detectives to expose a spiritualist seance at 1S8 Prospect St. Mr and Mrs Warren host a circle of about 20 as Mgr. Winans performs. The lights go out and staged phenomena collapse under scrutiny revealing trickery by the medium and guards, ending with a televised exposure.
Clara Toons attempted suicide with morphine after a seven month marriage to Levy Toons ended in separation. They lived at the foot of irange street, Lut, until disputes over a trivial matter. Levy left, then returned briefly before parting for good. Toons, about 25, a lens painter, was found by a neighbor and is recovering. Levy remains away.
Joseph villa found dead Saturday morning in her Suffolk street home. She was beaten in a savage struggle. Bloodstains marked the walls. Her husband, a known heavy drinker, was arrested on suspicion. He frequently beat his wife.
Win for Basson in injunction case as Sled counters with prior assurances to Attorney Irvin about road placement away from school property. Temporary restraining order extended until final hearing. Health inspectors will spray kerosene at market houses to deter picking over decayed fruit. strawberries condemned and oil poured to deter possession.
A garbled recap lists Louisville leading in baseball and other sports, with references to Fred Dunlap and Bid McPhee, a 15 to 2 Crean field win, Kentucky Derby names, Lexington race results, and various league batteries and scores across cities including Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, and Philadelphia.
The mayoralty contest ends at 9 AM Monday May 11 with Sullivan favored. German club votes for Sullivan show support while many candidates like Wallace Grubbs Trusler and Cattergon gain momentum. Ballots received after 9 will not be counted and the ballot form is the only accepted method.
Fire in the new Car negie music hall during morning hours caused about 1600 dollars in damage. Flames spread through rubbish and material but were checked by firefighters. Also reported: a domestic shooting at A A Moreland's near Buckingham, with a man shot through a window after arson. Smallpox case in Chicago poor house prompts strict quarantine. A bowler earth fall at Bowhurst c ulliary injures workers in Staffordshire.
Forecast for Indiana shows fair skies and slightly warmer temperatures in the 24 hour period ending 8 am May 10. Reports describe large forest fires in northern Wisconsin, a Milwaukee firm burned, and various regional damages. A string of violent incidents includes a New York man shooting two people, resulting in one death, and a drowning incident in San Antonio linked to a man described as insane.
A humorous profile of Broad Ripple detailing transit options to the Indianapolis suburb, the Broad Ripple Limited train, and the local scene. It sketches residents like Sam Jones and James Hoffman, describes the park and river, mentions fishing, saloons, a church, and the infamous Broad Ripple bandits, and laments the slow electric railway progress.
Woollen denounces a Journal story on the health and charities committees guiding the city hospital and dispensary funding. Trusler and Nolan push to claim the controller's appropriation, each insisting the institutions are or are not charitable. Woollen demands fair, balanced reporting before publication.
Rushville gun club announced a grand slooi ing tournament set for May 72. In Huntingburgh George Larocque faced two year term for assault with intent to kill after an incident. Charles Booth Mack Driver and Marcus Harbit were acquitted of larceny in Tipton Friday. Angerau Gienn held under 5000 bond in Columbus on a charge of attempting to blackmail Mrs. Win Ruddick, a wealthy city resident. Catholic circles in Anderson mourn the departure of KinAN to Denver after being sent by the bishop to Wolton.
Sunday services at Foventh Presbyterian Central Avenue Methodist Meridian Methodist Central Christian and New Church chapel with ministers Hunter ex-Gor Bishop Hurst Lucas Daniels discuss themes from religious works and civic duty. An advertisement promotes Dr Jorys Five Minute Headache Cure as a small package worth dollars.
Plans filed in May show a large new hotel to dwarf rivals. Jacob Rothschild leads a syndicate including Vanderbilt family members to build a brown stone brick and iron structure costing about 1.5 million dollars. It will rise ten stories with 287 private baths and 10 rooms. construction to start immediately, aiming for guest readiness in about 18 months.
The jury in the Aaron Morse embezzlement trial disagreed. Friday a child of Peter Sprecker was severely burned at 4615 Missouri Street. W B Jordan dies at 388 Central Avenue Friday. Julius Adler bought the Tuttle block on Virginia Avenue from Maury C. Suttle for 15000. The Loyal Legion elected officers Friday afternoon. Funeral for Minnis Whittaker will be held Sunday afternoon. Charles T W Rouzer will resign Saturday and go to Dalton Georgia to enter hotel business. Saturday morning smoke destroyed Gordensr Werhorst’s barn on S East Bt near Belt Road. about 700 dollars in seeds lost. Mrs Hattie A. Trunk’s elocution school will have a late May event. graduates gaining stage prominence. Annie Youart injured by horse and buggy on Washington Street. Governor’s tree in state house yard is dead. Grand jury indictments for Mosea Allen and others for larceny and embezzlement. Fire and pledge notices, memorial day cannon, and other civic items noted. A sensational dog driving scene occurred in downtown streets. A street-window display shows a large linen ship in full sail, signaling danger to a vessel. A final committee meeting at Capt Curtis’ office set purse needs for the encampment. Captain Curtis confirms later plans. Noblesville pensions attorney Griffin Bradley under scrutiny.
Dr F. Clemmer of Indianapolis promotes a cancer remedy claiming it cures in all cases or no pay. He asserts a long track record and offers reasonable charges. Contact Clemmer at his office for demonstrations or consultations.
A report notes horses at Woort's Stable suffered injuries after contact with farm machinery. The event highlights safety concerns during routine operations and the potential for equipment hazards impacting livestock. Authorities or caretakers may review procedures to prevent recurrence.
Gossip swirls in Washington over the Etata escape and possible pursuit by the cruiser Charleston and the Esmeralda. Officials keep strict secrecy while navy experts compare ships and duel likelihoods, noting the Charleston and Esmeralda are closely matched and questioning insurgent plans along the coast.
A large fire swept Summit Hill Pennsylvania's Lehigh coal and navigation No 4 colliery. Originating in a pump way, it trapped miners. over 200 workers were underground. All escaped except John Sharpe of Lansford while Hugh Black and Win Geary of Summerhill suffered severe burns. water flooding planned to extinguish flames.
A large socialist meeting at Salle Favre in Paris produced violent speeches denouncing the so called learned government and adoption of strong anti government measures. Resolutions condemned the massacre and urged active protest activities.
Fragmented notices report English lords debating abolition of whipping in Commons and alliances to send arms to avert South Africa tensions. Other items include a fatal flood near Amerona Italy affecting workers, horses harmed by machinery, and local business notes about a dentist office in an unidentified city.
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