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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1891

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Harmony and Beauty At Tomlinson Hall May Festival

A large Wednesday night audience at Tomlinson Hall enjoyed a second successful May festival. Barus led 700 voices in Verdi's Manzoni Requiem with Miss Judi and others soloing. Schubert and Mendelssohn selections followed, drawing strong applause. Minor ushers drew criticism for seating issues. next matinee will feature orchestra works and solos by Howe and Lavin.

Tomlinson Hall Barus Miss Judi Mme. Poole Emil Fischer Wm. J. Lavin Elsa Lohengrin Apatha Gounod Bach Mary Howe Tendelssohn Lehumann Anna Hillery Halle Tannhauser Warner Guunod

Parnell Under Fire Across Ireland and Germany

United Ireland reports intensified anti Parnellite activity in Ireland with priests pressuring loyalists to renounce Parnellite ties and denying sacraments to supporters. Parnell denounced from pulpits, Belfast churches offer prayers against his movement, and priests suspected of aiding him face censure. Nearby, postmaster appointee waiting for Washington confirmation while a rival lurks. Also, Prussian frontier measures intensify to bar Russian and Polish Jews from Germany as Sir John A. MacDonald’s condition worsens and construction materials are listed.

Dustin United Ireland Ireland Parnell Leinster Hall Belfast Parnallites Berlin Posen Germany

Bank Wreckers Caught In Embezzlement Case

Philadelphia news outlines arrests of Francis W. Kennedy and H. H. Kennedy of the Spring Garden bank after its closure by currency authorities. Embezzlement alleged at 100000 dollars with false entries and aiding and abetting. Preliminary hearing set. Francis W. Kennedy bail 20000, H. H. Kennedy bail 15000.

Philadelphia Francis W. Kennedy H. H. Kennedy Spring Garden Bank Drew Kennedy United States Bell

Double murder may trigger Cumberland Gap lynching

Louisville report describes a staged double murder when James Turner and M. J. Turlner were killed by two lovers, H. H. Hanson and Marion Nue, who claimed accidental shooting. The women confessed after being confronted. Turner is jailed and a 60‑strong posse pursues Hanson likely to be captured that night.

Louisville Cumberland Gap James Turner M. J. Turlner Druzyk H. H. Hanson Marion Nue Turner Hanson Hint

Balmaceda Rejects Mediation in Chilean Conflict

In Buenos Aires on May 28 the German and British ministers offered mediation between Balmaceda and insurgents, which he rejected as a matter of time. He orders an advance on rebel garrisons and prepares another sea attack with the fleet. Araucanian Indians show hostility, blamed on weakened governance amid civil war. Troops are dispatched to disturbed districts.

Balmaceda Buenos Ayres

May the Best Man Win At Board of Trade Nomination

The Board of Trade election named W H Cooper Arthur Gillett D A Richardson J R Ryan Geo W Sloan and J A Wildman as nominating committee with Albert Gall and Robert Scott tied. Friday at 11 the two will draw straws to determine who gains the office, as Hugh Burkit presides and the goddess of luck is invoked.

Board of Trade W.H. Cooper Arthur Gillett D. A. Richardson J. R. Ryan Geo W. Sloan J. A. Wildman Albert Gall Robert Scott Robert Scott Hugh Burkit Mr. Gall

Stage drivers prepare strike in London after Paris victory

London stage drivers, buoyed by Paris union success, begin preparations for a similar stoppage. The drivers' union dispatched congratulations to the Paris group on its victory over the company.

London Parise Paris ‘Union

Local Water Analysis and City News Briefs

Water works samples will be tested. Miss Lillie Snyder and Edward Kramer wed at the German church. A blaze at 45 Brookside Ave. Defective flue cited. Johnson of the grocery loses $200. Bid period for hospital supplies opens. School children urged to bring Memorial Day flowers. Mel Durbin and Geo Tomlinson join police. The fource will drill at Tomlinson Hall when not in use. Emma Juch opera loaned $2,000. suit filed in St Louis over May festival. Deaths listed. marriages and licenses noted.

Lillie B. Snyder Edward FP. Kramer Brookside Ave Johnson Board of Health Mel, Durbin Geo. Tomlinson Tomlinson First National Bank of Butte Mont Emma Juch St. Louis Wm. J. Bi Hott Indianapoli Miss Judh Charles P. Coffin Charles P. Jacobs Hmma Brntus Orpheus Anna Hastings Joseph H. Tool Alvord Scott Catterson Greenwood St Malinda J. Bennitt W. Pearlst Richard Timmons Emma’ Hickley Herman Roy Lizzie Gimber Bernard Schroeder Rose Kelly Chas. South Florence Wilson Geo. Baar Lydia Prompton

New rockers at Wm. L. Elder's

Dr Clemmer's Cancer Cure touted as a wonderful success. Investigation urged. Cure guaranteed or money back. Charges reasonable. Call or address F C Jene MD 242 Ohloos Indianapolis ND a

Wm. L. Elder Clemmer F. C

Reinhold case trial reveals alibis and Horton ties

John Patterson testified he overheard Horton vowing to free Reinhold if he helped burglarize Editor Brown's house. Alibis from Mrs Weaver and Marco Weaver place Reinhold at home. Patterson contradicted Horton and Atkins about a revenge plot. Reinhold described meeting Horton as the “Old man” and denied planning burglaries.

John Patterson Lintner Reinhold Horton Atkins Holtzman K. of P Patterson Allege Brown Reinheld Thason Bin Weaver Miss Weaver Duncan Margaret Kratz Brazil St. Patrick’s Bronson Winkelhouse Wickerhouse Carroll Criminal Court Thorn Reynolds Cincinnati

Montanan buys heavy jag and silver bars in New York scene

In New York on Tuesday, Phillips of Montana bought a heavy jag and carried four bars of silver bullion worth 1500 dollars each. He left the bars on sidewalks at Broadway hotels while touring, but at the Hoffman House the porter secured them. Also noted: William Grissle of Middletown is praised as a champion eater after a bold bet, and a Cornwall, N Y mother alerts to a copperhead snake threatening two girls under an apple tree before the husband intervenes.

Phillips Montana New York Hoffman House William Grissle Middletown Conn Grissle Pittsburg Boston King and Mack Clarkson Bennett Cincinnati Philadelphia Mullane Harrington Gleason Schnitz Esper Brown Cleveland Brooklyn Gruber Zimmer Terry Kinslow Chicago Luby Nagle Sharratt Clarke Association Mavns Kelly Haddock O’brien Murphy Columbus Baltimore Gastright O'Connor McMahon Robinson St. Louis Washington Neal Boyle Foreman McGuire Louisville Athletics Bell Cook Callihan McKeogh Chicago Post Rusie

Dalton's Head and Foot Store Hatter and Shoet

Dalton offers hats and shoes from Bates House location. Dalton the Hatter and Shoet advertises broad selection and prompt service.

Dalton’s Head and Foot Store Dalton Hatter Bates House

Redistricting Plan Divides City Into Wards By Party Lines

A new redistricting ordinance assigns seven Republican wards to the North side and seven Democratic wards to the South side with a contested central ward labeled fighting ground. The detailed ward boundaries run along streets and rivers, naming numerous streets, avenues, and landmarks across the city to define each ward’s limits.

Fighting Ground Col. Hicklin Washington-st First Ward St. Ot Brinkman-st Michigan Hanna St. Clair E. & W. Tracks Christianave Peru Ninth Greewood-ave Bruce North Corporation Line St. Woodruff-place Second Ward Brinkman-st Greenwood-ave St. Glair Delaware Expositionave Centralave North Corporation Brinkman St Third Ward Twentieth Clinois Ninsteenth Tennessee Fall Creek Meridian Seventeenth Central Ave Fourth Ward New York St White River Michigan-st Fall Creak New York-st. . Tifth Ward Missouri-st New York Georgia Marsland Belmont-are New York-st Missouri Haughville Delaware-st Secoud-st Pennsylvania Washington Canal Second St Seventh Ward Noble St Noble Eighth Ward Rural St Ninth Ward Dillon-st Prospect Auburn English Ave Corporation Line Benton Louisiana Dillon Merrill Georgitst Ray Shearer Twelfth Ward Merrill-st Tennessee-st East-st Morris-st Madison-ave Ray-st Thirteenth Ward Louisiana-st Shelby Sanders Mast Fourteenth Ward Morris St Corporation Fifteenth Ward Shearer-st Madison Kenket White River Bark

Clerk Donohue Appeals Suspension After Dismissal Bid

Washington May 26 Donohon clerk to the pension bureau appealed to the secretary of the interior after being recommended for dismissal for alleged ties to a money lender tied to the Barker investigation. His appeal was granted and the dismissal suspended pending a hearing. Commissioner Baum believes Donohue shared profits from loans to clerks and will push for dismissal if he cannot prove otherwise.

Washington, D. C Donohon Pension Bureau Barker Secretary of the Interior Donohue Baum

Warsaw Student Dies in Prison After Centenary Celebration

A student arrested for taking part in the centenary celebration of the Polish constitution died by his own action in Warsaw city prison on Wednesday. The incident occurred after his detention related to the earlier events.

Warsaw Russia

State House Notes and Fair Poster Bids

At the state house the Hogand Johnson and Tin ney-Johnson firms in Lafayette report capitals of 21006 and 25000. Rent concerns for the governor’s office loom as furniture sits in corridors. Tim Griffin cleans house, buys lawn sprinklers, and fights runabout dogs while bulbs sprout in rain. The state fair poster design is bid on by lithographers. Cincinnati’s entry features a center image of the grounds with a six color border showing arts and trades.

Hogand Johnson Crue Company Lafayette Capital Tinney-Johnson Hardware Company T. Griffin Indiana Washington National Capital Tim Griffin Tim Cincinnati

Abducted Her Child, A Mother Flies to Parts Unknown With Her Boy

A Pittsburgh area tale reports a mother fleeing with her three year old son Willie. William Hulze and grandparents narrated the incident after the boy vanished in midweek. The grandmother pursued across streets but the mother eluded capture while seeking shelter with Conrad Bender before vanishing.

William Hulze East-st Ray-st Pittsburg Mra. Hulze Willie Pennsylvania J. F. Myer Conrad Bender Watarat

Strikers Hold The Fort In Waveland Strike

In Waveland Indiana on May 23 strikers continue guard duty over the Midland railroad. More than 1000 strikers patrol the line as officials flee town. All work is suspended for miles and the sheriff is powerless while the militia may be called to maintain order.

Daty Waveland Ind Midland Railroad

Who is Blodgebert in the police station scene

Reporters questioned Police Superintendent Colbert about a new officer named Blodgebert. Colbert rebuked the German paper reporter, who pressed for the answer, and the room fell silent as Colbert showed anger.

Blodgebert Colbert

King Kel and the 111 Mile Sporting Life Feature

A mosaic of racing and baseball notes from Chicago and Cincinnati including Derby purses, track cash disappearances, and derby winners. Reports cover Prince of Wales winnings, horse performances, and Chicago posts on pitchers Rusie and the New York club’s needs.

King Kel Northwestern Hvansville Dayton Terre Haute Peoria Brush Retaro Hanton O'Connor Gaudaur McKay Sam Rowe Mayer Cincinnati Prince of Wales Chicago Dan Kurtz Geraldine Laura Davidson Enterprise Fred Faral Eugene Eli Anales Hieh Tariff London

Desperate Encounter Ends With Bandit Capture near Havana

New York reports from Havana May 22 say ten bandits from Martin Velasquez’s group were killed in a clash with soldiers near Cienfuegos. Rafael Sierra, Manuel Garcia’s chief aide, was captured at Santa Teresa Yaguaramas and sent to Havana. He reportedly killed more than two bandits, fought savagely in a swamp, was wounded, and was finally overwhelmed after his machete broke. A blood trail to a stream indicated his companions were wounded or fled.

New York Havana Martin, Velasquez Cienfuegos Rafael Sierra Manuel Garcia Santa Teresa Yaguaramas Sierra

Overflowing Insane Asylum Crowded By Patients

The state insane asylum system, with units at Logansport Richmond Evansville and Indianapolis, is full. Superintendent Dr Wright says rooms are scarce. Evansville is the only reachable depot for overflow, with improvements underway including heating upgrades dormitories and an open air dance platform for patients.

SUN Wright Loransport Richmond Evansville Indianapolis Logansport Mandy Iowa

Weather Outlook for Indiana and Indianapolis May 28 1891

For Indiana showers and warmer temperatures with local forecasts. In Indianapolis and vicinity for the 34 hours ending 8 a.m. May 29, 1891, expect warmer conditions with occasional light showers amid unsettled skies.

Indiana Indianapolis Vicinity

Temperance congress urged for world fair in Edinburgh

Fresh foreign facts report a Wednesday suggestion for a temperance congress at the world’s fair. Marquis Rudini and Minister Porter spoke on the New Orleans affair in Rome. Cahensly’s scheme to aid catholicism among immigrants was presented to the pope. Bergier, Bordeaux counselor, hanged himself after a $200,000 shortfall. British Commons ruled women cannot serve on county councils. Paris stage-driver strike ends. Bennett offered $4,000 to support strikers. Baron Hirsch to inform the czar of Jewish suffering and request years of permitted exile.

Templars Edinburgh Scotland Marquis Rudini Porter New Orleans Rome Herr Cahensly M. Bergier Bordeaux James Gordon Bennett New York Herald Baron Hirsch

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Miss Judk Forninst Parnell Gary Thompson Canada OrTrawa Sir John MacDonald A. B. Moyer Cley Lipe Otto Smith Mr. Bronson Mr. Browid Os “Tarch Crown Bill Mra. Atkinns Ohio Carrol Winkerhouse Thornton Hor Cn Allorney Duncan Alexander McCabe McCabe Page Geo. Campball Campbell Jerry Mander State House Warlia Walla Wash Walla Walla County Sporting Life Vancouver B. C China Japan America Europe
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