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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1891

Page

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Inmates at the County Infirmary Amid Break-down Tales

A Tux Sun reporter visits the county poor farm asylum where grippe cases rose last winter. Superintendent William Yeager and Matron Yeager run a neat, cheerful facility. Residents include a longtime Blaine figure, an Hendricks lookalike, a two foot tall ward girl, and an elderly Beecher follower. The tour covers wards, bakery and laundry as inmates, though destitution and memory fade in pauper graves.

Charles McCreery Township Trustes Tux Sun William Yeager James G. Blaine Germany Greensburg Asylwn Henry Ward Beecher Henry Yeager Lfe Theo. Thomas Max Bendix

Sunday church services listed across city churches

Sunday morning services are announced for several churches including First Presbyterian with Rev. M. L. Haines on The art of contentment, Seventh Presbyterian with Dr. R. V. Hunter on The action of our general assembly, Central Aged Methodist with Rev. H. A. Buchtel on The purpose and value of the holy communion, Central Christian with Rev. D. R. Lucas on The here and the hereafter and The hands of the creeds and the creed makers. Miss Frances E. Willard will speak Sunday evening at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church as president of the national and world's Woman's Christian temperance union.

M. L. Haines Seventh Presbyterian R. V. Hunter General Assembly Methodist H. A. Buchtel Central Christian D. R. Lucas Creedmakers Frances E. Willard National and World’s Woman's Christian Temperanes Union Tabernacle Presbyterian Church

Marriage noted in Avie as Parnell and Kitty' wed

A brief mentions Parnell and Kitty will be married in Avie. Gladstone remains ill at Hawarden. The czar and czarina attend the Wrench exhibition in Moscow. Police seize obscene pictures at Paris art exhibit. Gladstone urges steps to curb Russian Jewish persecution. J F Bingham dies in Nagasaki aboard the Alliance. The Tata reportedly sails to Australia with cargo moved to the Esheralda. US battleship Vermont sinks after collision off China. Japanese govt to issue 20 more passports to lower-class women for immoral purposes.

Parnell Kitty Avie Gladstone Hawarden Czar Czarina Wrench Exhibi Moscow Paris J. F. Bingham U. S Alliance Nagasaki Japan Ttata Australia Esiheralda Vermont China

Women in Session Plan World Fair Meeting in Chicago

The National Council of Women executive committee met at the Propydeum to organize an international gathering of women during the Graaf World's Fair in Chicago. Mrs. May Wright Sewall presided, with delegates including Mrs. Rachel Poster Avery, Miss Francis Willard, Mrs. Emily Burlingame, and Mrs. E B Grannis. Resolutions urged inviting women to national church and Sunday school bodies, placing women on revision committees, hosting delegates in Chicago, and supporting equal pay for government workers. Three committees were formed to lobby for reform divorce, equal pay, and a symposium on dress reform. The conference resumed in the afternoon.

National Council Propydeum May Wright Sevwall Chicago Rachel Poster Avery Philadelphia Francis Willard Emily International Council of Women National Council of Women Hogland Natdional Reform Divorce League Boston Washington Congress

Decoration Day Observed by Grand Army Veterans

Old soldiers held Decoration Day with an Illinois oration by Gary Campbell, a procession from Crown Hill cemetery to the soldiers’ plot, flowers, a salute, and remarks by Chas Darnell and Rev J N Sawyer. The George H Thomas G A R post received flowers from Comrade Harrison. Capt Hayman repulsed a Portuguese attack near Magsikessi.

Crown Hill Cemetery Gary Campbell Ohio Columbus Grand Army Gay Campbell Chas, Darnell J. N. Sawyer George H. Thomas G. A. R. Post Harrison White House

McDonald Dying in Montreal as Condition Becomes Critical

HONTREAL May 30 Sir John McDonald’s doctors reported at 9 a.m. that the patient has taken a turn for the worse and is now in critical condition.

McDonald Hontreal John McDonald

Features of Sporting Life Major League Schedule and Scores

The league will play two games over Memorial Day while teams like Wabash against Butler and the Grays against the Daltons meet at Noblesville. Cincinnati battles Boston in a 5 to 20 loss as baseball news mixes with campus clash notes and local announcements.

Chicago Northwestern Fort Wayne Grand Rapide Cincinnati Wabash Butler Seventh-st. Grounds Grays Daltons Noblesville Journal Franklin Eccles Boston Bob Foreythe Marvel Valleria Mora Lou Dudley Jack Richelieu Fakir Harry Kuhl Association Louisville Athletics Bhretard Cook Weyhing Meakin Milligan Mains Dwyer and Hurley Hardock and Farrell St. Louis Washington Bateries McGil Mungan Bakely McGuire Columbus Baltimore 4 Batteries Ewell and Dowse Cunningham and Townend

Lawyers Call Reinhold Verdict a Bad Break

Attorneys say the Reinhold verdict was a bad break that could warrant a new trial. Jurors heard a sealed verdict Friday but deliberations and judge Norton’s remarks sparked debate. Reinhold remains confident of acquittal amid calls that instructions influenced the jury and tainted the outcome.

Reinhold Atdo Sinensis Priday Revenue Norton Horton Otto Savi Plaim Invusabie Maj. Mitchell Sprada Iis Thascte Acd Newt Harding Parnier Jadie Norton Reinbeld Euprema Duane Norton P Nitentiary Norteno Chrela

Ohio memorial to Andrew's Raiders dedicated at ceremony

The Ohio state monument honoring Janes J. Andrews and the seven others was formally dedicated on Saturday. Ex governor Foraker delivered the oration before a large crowd, and the event recalled the unit known in history as the Andrews Raiders.

Y ‘Coua Ohio Janes J. Andrews Saven Sollenz Andrew’s Raiders Foraker Washa

State board seeks end to heat over contracts at meeting

The State Board of Education faces ongoing friction over textbook contracts. Amid political chatter, President Youtz plans to be absent at the session with Bil Hicklin to take the desk, as redistricting ordinance and minority reports loom. Also listed are several local names and family entries, including health and residency notes, across Brightwood and nearby areas.

State Board of Education Chae. Clarke Brightywood Isens Acdey Ehisi Youtz Bil Hicklin Emins John Ruth Hicks A. Lichtsim Dolu Boshinger Si. & and C. Aiken Bes R. A Clara Banta Charles and Lou Rosener Arthur and Haitia Willett David Dora Dermut Drais Edwards Brook Alley Kate S. Kelly Vincent’s Maraiacs Licinius Benjamin Vornebin Macy Levell Francis Shelley Flora Hicks Nick Parker Susie Anderson Samuel Miller Even Carr James Stallard Hannah Beal Edward Waterman Mary Vogel John Ruff Iesa Daner Adam Schwidt Clara Herman Smith Johnson Catharine Brown

Russian Cruelties Exiles Tell of Lost Children and Suffering

A Moscow exile reports that two of his four children were seized for unregistered names and the remaining two died en route to the frontier. He claims US relatives and says policemen harass Jews with domiciliary visits and paper demands, while merchants face revived regulations.

Brerlis Moscow Tvo United States Qeavean

New Jersey Manufacturer Seeks Exiled Huscan Jews for Work

A prominent New Jersey manufacturer reports he can employ several hundred exiled Hucsian Jews. He cannot hire in advance due to American emigration law but will offer work upon arrival. The notice cites intent to place arrivals with the firm.

New Jersey Hannam

Worth Biany a Dollar The barber recalls depot aid

The boss barber notes a monument inspires business and explains how the union depot aided bars during construction. He describes charging 16 cents for a shave to travelers, but when a stranger arrives he offers a 10 cent transient rate, using the depot and monument as context.

Union Depot Carr Hera

Ireland's new ministry details and honors report

May 30 To develop Ireland Lorran notes a new department for Ireland funded at a yearly expense with expanded fisheries railways harbor works. A three member salaried board will manage the department. The West Cork Eagle claims Father Davis of Baltimore received an honorary commission in the department.

Ireland Lorran aMy, Balfour West Cork Eagle Father Davis Baltimore

Steamship Brazilean Detained With Smallpox on Board

The steamship Brazilean, sailing from London to Montreal, is detained at Gross Isle quarantine with smallpox aboard. The captain and two seamen are sick. no passengers are on board.

London Montreal Gross Isle

Peddlers and Obituary Scams Warn Indianapolis Readers

A wary note warns of rising peddler and obituary scam activity in Indianapolis. Reports describe aggressive door to door salesmen, intrusive circulars, and a norset of fear among residents. The piece cites a Woodruff Place incident with hot water, instances of deceptive obituary sales, and broad concerns about consumer solicitations targeting families and bachelors.

Indianapolis Mountain Meadow Hao

Decoration Day Observances Across Cities Rise in Grandeur

Memorial services highlighted by Grand Army parades in New York and Washington. President Harrison attended ceremonies in Philadelphia while Chicago and Cincinnati marked the day with church services, floral tributes, and national salutes. The day featured orations, hymns, recitations, and a grand parade, with ships firing salutes on the Hudson and Arlington graves decorated with flowers.

New York Grand Army of the Republic New York State National Guards Citizens’ Societies Grand Army Wifthave Union Square United States Army Irwin H. Hannon John Wise T. P. Frost United States Hudson Metropolitan Opera Joss George MM. Vatheesen Loran Geerce H. Sheidan United States Army Depot Band Louis Alderich Sainreay Sons of the Revolution Washington Tribune Montgomery Monument St. Paul’s Church Tricity Church Yard Chicago Eobra Sarrisov Ren Wanaimaker Tracy Proctor Gueets George G. Meadepost No. 1 G. A Independence Hall Stuart Wasnvictor D. C Arlington White House Schocl Creek Sheridan John A. Logan

Parnell Plans Wedding to Mrs O Shea Before Registrar

Parnellites hear their leader will wed Mrs. O Shea before the registrar in June. The marriage would end relations with Mrs. O Shea's daughters, though Capt O Shea allows visits now. Gerald O Shea is about to be gazetted for army commission. he and the family live near Brighton.

Parnell O'Shea O’shea Gerald Brighton

Gossip Circles Death of Marl Clancarty and Heir

May 50 Loxpon reports morning papers brim with talk on Marl Clancarty's death and the race to his title and estate. Rumors pin nearly £1,000,000 value to the succession and imply the new Countess Clancarty faces notable scrutiny from peers after a reconciled figure. Lord Dunio is said to advocate her proper reception among dissociated peers.

Loxpon Marl Clancarty Countess Clancarty Dunio

Family tragedy as four burn to death in Wheeling blaze

In Taylorstown, Wheeling, Henry Phillips his wife and their 3 year old perished in a house fire believed caused by a overturned lamp. Their 15 year old son died hours later from severe burns after also being injured. evidence of a beer keg remains near the charred bodies.

Wheeling W. Va Henry Phillips Phillips Taylorstown

League Contests Report Saturday Morning Scores

In Brooklyn Pittsburg beat Brooklyn 7 to 1 with 10 hits to 4 and 1 errors to 2. Philadelphia saw Mr Anson's colts lose 4 to 8 as Chicago won 5 to 4 in errors 4 to 3. New York posted 1 to 4 losses against Cleveland with 1 error to 3.

Brooklyn Pittsburg Brookin Philadelphia

Weather Summary for Indiana May 28 1891

For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending 8 a m May 27 1891 show light showers with temperatures near normal. Warmer fair weather forecast by Murphy. Friday night a series of temporary lectures drew large crowds and about 2 050 signed the pledge.

Indiana Indianapolis Couzshe Muryphy Lebannon Pranucis Murphy

Ostrich Appetite in Questioned Ship Passenger Mystery

A ship's Arab stowaway found dead in London prompts reports of ostrich digestion myths. A post mortem reveals a strange alimentary blockage packed with buttons, gears, screws and wire pieces, sparking quirky Victorian-era curiosity.

Naila London Leeama Alimentary Canal

Dailton's Head and Foot Store Ad Offering Shoes

Dalton offers a good better pair of shoes at the Bates House Lime and Cement area. The ad mentions Dalton Hatter and Shoer and lists items like sewer pipe plaster hair and tire brick with A. B. Meyer & Co. at 460 N Miss-st as related contact or supplier.

Dailton’s Head and Foot Batera Dalton Hatter and Shoer Bates House A. B. Meyer & Co Miss-st

Practical Politics and Cabinet Shuffle Rumors

W J MacBride of the Enquirer reports President Harrison plans practical politics with a new interior secretary and Secretary Noble set to go abroad. Robert Lincoln may return to Washington as a political asset amid potential customs personnel overhaul in New York Harbor.

New York Blaine Washington Bar Harbor Newsraner W. J. MacBride The Enquirer Harrison Foster Noble

Briggs is vetoed at presbyterian assembly vote

Friday afternoon the presbyterian assembly voted 440 to 106 to veto Prof. Briggs' appointment after a heated session. Supporters urged postponement while critics pressed for the ballot. Rev McKilben mocked the outcome and imagined future reconciliation with Briggs if his views evolved.

Presbyterian Assembly Briggs Swing McKil Ben Aimile Zack

Midland road to settle claims for striking workers

Mr. Moore of the Indiana Midland road said he was traveling to Wareland to settle the claims of striking employees. The settlement would release engines and cars that had been spiked to the track for weeks, ending the disruption.

Levasox Ind Spl Moore Indiana Midland Road Wareland

President hosts Boyd at dinner after tour

Washington May 20 The president Friday night gave a dinner in honor of Sir Geo Boyd of the Pennsylvania railroad and Mrs Boyd bringing together the entire party who accompanied the president on his recent trip in recognition of Mr Boyd's efficient management of the tour The floral observation car shaped centerpiece marked the occasion Also present were Mrs Boyd Mrs McKee the president's daughter Mrs Dimmock and Mrs Barker nieces of Mrs Harrison Secretary and Mrs Rusk Miss Rusk Postmaster General Wanamaker Maj and Mrs Ransdell Maj and Mrs Sanger Q P Adetin of the Press News Association and Mrs Austin A J Clarke of the Associated Press BR V Calahan of the United Press and Mr I L Pibbett China and Japan

Nicht Geo. W. Boyd Pennsylvania Railroad Mckee Dimmock Barker Harrison Rusk Miss Rusk Wanamaker Ransdell Sanger Q. P. Adetin The Press News Association Austin A. J. Clarke Associated Press BR. V. Calahan

Notable Military and Public Figures in Briefs

Secretary Blaine continues to improve. Gen G A De Russy, a well known soldier, dies in Detroit on Friday. Leonard A Whitney, a Boston broker, was assigned on Friday. Farmers in central Illinois face $100000 in liabilities as replanting of crops begins. Leonce Burthe, key witness in New Orleans jury bribery case, arrested in St Louis after attempting to dodge testimony. Treasurer Bardsley of Philadelphia jailed on perjury and embezzlement charges after full confession.

Blaine G. A. de Russy Detroit Mich Leonard A. Whitney Boston Illinois Cut Worme Leonce Burthe New Orleans St. Louis Bardsley Philadelphia

Tanglewood Jersey Dairy Ad Promises Fresh Daily Delivery

If you want fine Jersey milk and cream delivered at your house fresh and cool every day order from the old reliable Tanglewood Jersey dairy Depot and office 106 N. Meridian st. where we keep in io milk cream buttermilk and fine butter.

Jersey Tanglewood Jersey Dairy West Depot N. Meridian St

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J. A. Hendricks Women IN Session Ahaoes Loxton Canetown Hayman British South African Company Magsikessi Sporting Life Dr. Cravens Fropulseum North St Cley Litk Atlmrivans Hays PAG Dist N. Delawarest Gen. Grant Barrison L. Elders Res Piblado Ansotia Com Maj Bondy Vather-Cashman St. Darlath Ronan Catholic Church Garfield Ben Butler Wim. EF. Bowe Justice Taintor Taintor Howe Mr. Howe MR. Harrison Mr. Noble Bar Harper Presbyterien Midland Road SAN Frasisco Oceanic Yokonama Kirin Parsons J. E. Bingham Epgineer U. S. S. Alliance Namaski
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