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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1891

Page

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Maybrick Case and Typhus in Russia Headlines

The report covers Timothy Healy being publicly horsewhipped after a Longford speech accusing Parnellites of cowardice and dynamite links. It notes the Maverick case verdicts, a typhus outbreak in famine districts, a ship’s boat disaster near Portland with six drowning sailors, and Charles Green’s claim of pursuit by a ghost.

McDermott Russia Timothy Healy Longford Parnell Healy Glasgow St. Petertburg Lonpox Howe Portland

Town Drunkards Plea To Become Policeman In Country Stunt

Lux reporter and six police officers waited as Al Taffe told a tale of days past a wild cry echoed. A drunken Marion county man burst in claiming he would be the town’s best police officer and demanded drink while praising the stars and stripes. He was corraled behind bars after the chaotic entrance and skirmish near Turnkey Taffe’s room.

Lux Taffe al ‘Taffe Alrives Cba Marion State Stara and Stripes Manning Bill Greilish

Shot Becomes Selfish Parental Tragedy After Ambush

In Marawana North Dakota on November 3 a father Ben Warne shot his son on a highway after an argument during a domestic abuse incident. The son suffered a shattered arm and a deep side wound with uncertain prognosis. The father was arrested and showed no remorse.

Marawana N. d Ben Warne

Tennessee Convicts Arrested in Kentucky Amid Broad Search

Report from Middlesborough details three Tennessee convicts captured with up to 75 believed to be pursued before night. Item mentions a Rutual Benefit and notes new ventures including the Indianapolis smoking casino with listed officers and purpose. Additional items cover political commentary in Ohio, civil rights suits in Galveston, and local notices in Chicago and Washington.

Tennessee Kentucky Louisviley Middlesborough

Jury Gave French Three and Judge Cox 14 Years

Charles French was convicted by a jury of manslaughter in the court for killing Marshal Andrew Dillon in Haughville and was sentenced to three years. In a separate trial before Judge Cox he received fourteen years for assault with intent to murder his wife, the motive tied to her knowledge of the earlier case.

French Cox Charles French Marshal Andrew Dillon Haughville Dillon

Season of merry menacing weather in city notes

The column recalls October fires numbering forty four with losses of 2857, divorce actions, court counters with Jerome Smelz and attendance at federal court, rising diphtheria cases, a missing child found on Indiana avenue, boatloads of civic complaints about street renaming, and a tense council debate over Plum street becoming College avenue with renumbering.

Wmn T. Morton Superior Court J. Allfrees New Jersey Columbus Houchins Indianapolis Abrams State House Alice Hamilton Orange-ave Indiana-ave Grady Jerome Smelz Laura Indiana Tolleston Club Chicago Lake County Tolleston Frank Armstrong Brightwood Armstrope Kregelo & Whitsett Brinkman St College-ave John Martha Reyes Jacob Eva Merz H.J N. A. Sink Thomas Martha Quinn M.F Inez Helm Drarus Mary Wiseman St Mary St Henry Castell Win Cecil Addie Pearer James Helwagen Minnie Black Joan Shea Josephine Sauer Albert Fielder Bettie Wimberly Richard Kennedy Clara Ryan James James Ida Murphy Fred Burton Annie Miller S. Moerician Minnehaha Granite Company Board of Public Works Jones Sun Supt. Marshall Scherrer Marshall

Republicans Claim Favorable Outlook Across States

Bosray New Jersey reports a strong Republican chance in Massachusetts with a Democratic incumbent Rus ee facing reelection. New York debates presidential implications amid Tammany divisions while Ohio and Iowa hinge on prohibition issues. Across cities like Buffalo and Cincinnati voters turn out amid reports of betting and calm weather.

Massachusetts New York Iowa Ohio Bosray Rusee Charles H. Allan Harrison Bostox Hill-Cleveland Fassett Flower John Pierce David Lahey Stock Exchange Edie Talcott MD. Coupin W. H. Duff Consolidated Exchange Henry Clew Buuffalo Lodging House Kocnestrr Monroe County Parson Curran Assembly Brooklyn Philadelphia Bardsley Senate Gov Pattison White House Hopora Privspura Maj McKinley Campbell John Sherman Bio Columbuss Cincinnati Hamilton County Enquirer Cleveland Cuyahoga County Drs Moines

Francis shifts goals from senate to national ticket or cabinet

Chauncey I. Filley of St. Louis says Governor Francis abandoned plans to succeed Cockrell in the Missouri senate. He now seeks a national ticket as vice president with Cleveland or a Cleveland cabinet post if elected. Vock reil is expected to return to the senate amid Alliance third party dynamics and GOP cooperation with Blaine and Cleveland’s silver stance divides Democrats.

Cariaco Chauncey I. Filley St. Louis Palmer House Foo Francis Cockrell Senate Cleveland Vockreil Alliance Third Party Missouri Blaine

Color Line Amoug Barbers Union Talk

Barbers held a meeting Monday night to discuss forming a separate colored barbers union. G. W. Holzman said Tuesday that separation aims at better satisfaction, not opposition to mixed unions. They plan a meeting Thursday and seek shorter hours with no Sunday work, hoping to emulate early closing practices in other cities.

Amoug G. W. Holzman Barbers Heip G Adder

Amusements notes delays in Ingalls lecture cancelation

A concert season at Hoglish’s opera house was spoiled when ex Senator Ingalls cancelled after learning of a family illness. Fanny Rice and Frayne’s acts drew laughs and applause as audiences enjoyed a night of light satire and song with jokes and new material. Representative Keterson arrived from Marshall County to join officials at the state event.

Ingalls Hoglish Opera House Kansas Tater Fanny Rice Mr. Mack Keterson Marshall County

More New Territory Petition and Public Health Debate

The common council held a short session delaying decisions for 15 minutes to reach a quorum. Col Hicklin presided as tents and prospects of private citizenship weighed in, while Sim Coy and Charles Gauss pushed counts for the organization. Ordinances passed include paving Stevens st and a 45000 loan, with other measures about licensing bottles and regulating sewers. The article notes a “freeze-out” scheme over dead animal collection rights involving Rauh & Sons and sub-lessees.

Hicklin Trusler Simeon Coy Charles Gauss Charles McGill Home Brewing Company Cruscat Stevena St Virginia-ave Hast-st James Brown Fall Creek Sim Coy Myera W Wilsen Myers Indianapolis E. Ranch & Songs Sellars Boar of Public Works Rauh & Sons

North Indianapolis residents back annexation push

Sunrise reporter talks with North Indianapolis residents on proposed annexation, with broad support from local leaders and petitioning efforts. Opponents include Brown of Udall works and the gas company due to tax concerns, while supporters point to improved fire protection and police service.

Sun Indianapolis J. W. Watts Brown Udall Works Judge Roach Ben Davis Michael Collins Twenty-sixth-st Meridian City Streets Canal Michigan Road Fred Ogle Wm. Conrad Albert Scribner Brovyn Udall, Works

Indiana gubernatorial talk from local Democrats

A Democrat voices views on possible candidates for Indiana governor. He notes Parsonnhase’s fence fixing, questions if he would win the governorship, and recalls a past Lt Governor campaign moment. The speaker predicts Mayors Sullivan and Smiley Chambers may enter, with Vincennes ties noted.

Baltimore in Peril as Chileans Read War Warning

A Valparaiso dispatch claims the American cruiser Baltimore faces serious danger with Chilean suspicion of war. Chileans may seize Egan’s passport and strike first, while foreign residents doubt such a treacherous act in the harbor. Capt. Schiey stays vigilant amid hostile press reports.

Loxpox Valparaiso Baltimore United States Egan Schiey Washington State Davy Department Junta Senor Mount New Orleans Custom House New York Philadelphia North Atlantic Barbadoes Gherardi

BEKE Scheme Rumors Stir City Lighting Battle

The council moved to grant Jenny Electric rights to string wires outside the central district while Brush remains the main supplier. City finances show tax rates at 65 cents, blocking immediate purchase of a city owned plant. Jenny’s line extension aims to spark bids and pressure Brush to lower prices amid upcoming lighting developments.

Jenny Electric Company Mile Square Sts Board of Public Works Brush Company Brush People Conduitt SUN Woollen Brush Jenny Company

Family poisoned by Colt mutton roast mystery case unfolds

James Douglass and his wife plus five children fell ill after eating a Sunday mutton roast bought at the East Market. The father and Nelson were severely ill with convulsions while others grew worse. Dr Fletcher suspected strychnine poisoning but delayed judgment. Neighbors Maxey also fell ill after coffee. Health department to analyze the meat mixture.

James Douglass Lincoln Lane East Market Douglass Nelson Wesley Blaine Laura Maggie C. I. Fletcher Fletcher James Maxey Pr. Fletcher Health Department

Queen Vic Health Report Contrasts With Waterloo Losses

London dispatch states Queen Victoria remains in excellent health, walking daily at Deeside and past knee pain, while recalling the deaths of three Waterloo officers aged 75 in June. Lord Albemarle died in February. Cote and Col Hewitt followed, and Bayley’s existence as a long serving artillery lieutenant is untraceable.

Waterloo New York Edmund Yates London The Tribune Deeside Lord Albemarle Cote Col. Hewitt War Office Bayley

Deadly Cigarette Smoking Fatal for Young Lebanon Woman

Cora Neese aged 16 died after an escort urged her to smoke cigarettes on the way home from a theater. Doctors say nicotine poisoning from the cigarettes caused her death, with the incident occurring in Lebanon Indiana two weeks prior.

Lebanon Ind Cora Neese

Postponed Cheap Street Car Fare Conference

Mr Qauss could not attend prompting a postponement of the street car fare conference. The council committee did not meet on Tuesday due to his absence. Another effort will be made Wednesday to discuss six tickets for a crew on all street cars.

Frenzel Jaiuss

Official reports show rifles ready for Russian army in July

Official government reports indicate 500000 new rifles ordered in France for the Russian army will be ready in July. An additional 230000 rifles are under construction at Toula 150000 at Trersk and 60000 at Sestrovetsk. This brings July supplies to 179000 rifles of the newest pattern distributed through every branch of service.

France Toula Trersk Sestrovetsk

In It Again County Auditor Taggart Sets Up the Apples

County auditor Tom Taggart begins a second term and greets colleagues with a handshake and a playful offer of an apple and a cigar. No changes in clerical staff are announced though Taggart contemplates a potential third term, with Bud Swift already eyed as a possible successor.

Taggart Tom Taggart Tom Auditor's Office

Indiana Statistics Progress Noted In Biennial Report

William A. Peelle, chief of statistics, released the third biennial report of the bureau of statistics. It notes $10,000,000 in new Indiana investments, crop yields, and livestock totals, and lists county and township debts totaling $9,678,605 with real estate mortgages and mechanics liens adding detail. The report highlights 421,462 landowners and broader fiscal figures. The Charity Department reports the Indianapolis Benevolent Society’s 55th annual meeting, noting aid to 2,500 people at the Friendly Inn, relief to 45 families, and a financial balance of $4,483.48 receipts and $4,483.47 expenditures. The next annual meeting is set for Haglish’s Opera House on Nov 29 with Rev. McCulloch reappointed president.

Indiana Statistics William A. Peelle Bureau of Statistics Indiana Indianapolis Benevolent Society Plymestl Haines McCulloch Friendly Inn Haglish’s Opera House Charles Martindale W. T. Malott

Liberals Gaining in England Municipal Elections

Nov 3 reports from London indicate municipal elections in progress show a liberal lead, signaling likely impact on upcoming national contests. In Illinois East St Louis is linked to Armoury Cutlay plans, with a Chicago company choosing the city for its main packing house, estimated at $600,000.

Losnon England East St. Louis Isa Louris Tis Armoury Cutlay Company Chicago

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Mrs Parnell Anna Warknell Lespon Scotland Yard Charles Green Reen REX Albert Schulz Geo. Loot August Merkt J. B. Sissel Martin Merkt Jacob Wyrick Andrew Heenlin Carl Habich Filensez Ayman Justice Habich CuicaGo J. ¥. Brandon Toledo Ohio Democratic State Central Committee McKiney Galveston Tex Mallory Steamboat Company Wm. L. Elder's Fine Merchant Tailoring Norbert Landgraf N. Penn Aity Lif Tom and Jerry Col. Hicklin Battle OF Desmoints Denver Supreme Court Joseph C. Helm Luther M. Goddard Hutchinson Delline Omaha Balitmore Frank Brown van Nort Latros Topeka Kas Shawnee County Gov. Francis Frank I. Frayne, Jr Boy Ranger Fanny Lawher Thornton Park Mr. Purdy Fanny Rice Company Lawler Buskirk Chas Locke Juci Sim Coy Deeping North Sullivan Smiley Chambers U. S Wuhill Senor Moutt Queen Vic’s MR. Qauss Beechaim Seaton's Hat Store Pennsylvania
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