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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1891

Page

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Par nell’s Death Sparks American Mourning And Ireland’s Future

The article recalls Charles Parnell’s influence as Ireland’s leading figure and notes global reactions to his death. It quotes a London Chicago Post correspondent on Parnell’s tactics, dress, and parliamentary approach, and discusses how his rise reshaped Irish strategy from Home Rule to land reform, with reflections from the United States and Europe on his legacy and the movement after his death. The piece also cites post mortem findings of rheumatic fever causing heart failure and funeral arrangements.

Parnell America Treland London Chicago Post Biggar Ireland Marquis of Hartington Marquis England House of Commons Croom Europe Mr. Biggar Grattan Connell Bigsyar Gladstone Carthage Lot Parnell Reform Club British Empire Srichman Heath Isis John Martin Cambridge Wicklow Transvaal Mayo United States New York Times’ London Parnel Paris McCarthy Lord Salisbury Lostos Joseph E. Kenny South Cork National League

Blair Declines Public Office After China Mission

Ex Senator Blair states his resignation as U.S. minister to China was accepted and he will return to Manchester New Hampshire as a private citizen. He rejects pursuing further public office and cites misunderstandings over China’s objections as the reason.

Washington Press News Association Blair U.S China Manchester N. H Harrison Japan

Watterson Predicts Move Toward Free Trade

Editor Henry Watterson of Louisville, speaking at a Chicago banquet, argues that reciprocity equals free trade in allopathic doses and claims Elaine’s plan will end protection. He foresees a future where America becomes a free trade nation like England and asserts few will advocate protection or slavery.

Watterson Chicago Henry Watterson Louisville Elaine America England South

Fatal wreck on Delaware and Hudson line at Dye's Switch

A Delaware and Hudson train derailed at Dye's switch 124 miles east of here at 1:00 Thursday morning. Engineer Jas Patterson was crushed under his engine. Fireman Gap Bowers suffered a leg fracture and facial injuries, Brakeman Joseph Lyrch bruised. Twenty freight cars wrecked, losses exceed 100,000 dollars.

Uamtox Braleman Joseph Lyrch

Underwriters in Convention Readings at CuicaGco Oct

On day two of the CuicaGco convention of insurance underwriters the session opened with George F. Bissell of Chicago reading the annual address. Vice-president Bryan of the World’s Fair presided. Papers included Necessity for concerted action by A C Crosby of Boston and Fire prevention by the coroner plan by C G C Hine of New York.

CuicaGco George F. Bissel Chicago Bryan A. C. Crosby Boston CG. C. Hine New York William EK. Page Minneapolis D. W. Wilder Kansas City

Rumor Swirls Over Sim Coy Absence and Party Influence

A rumor claims Sim Coy left town with his overcoat and silk hat after being paid to stir up the election. Sightings were scarce as supporters and critics debated whether Coy is away for good while Faggart and Tagvars deny involvement amid a rainstorm at the Democratic headquarters.

Sim Coy Chicaze Tageart Democratic Committee Simeon Lux Coy Tou Faggart Rain Incal Damocralis Tagvars Sanaa

Belmont Mansion Fire Wrecks Historic Fifth Avenue Home

Fire swept the August Belmont mansion on Fifth Avenue New York causing about 83550 000 in damage. The blaze wrecked lower parlors top floors and interiors within minutes. Valuable furniture portraits and books were saved by firefighters as servants fled the house.

New Yoas Belmont Fifth Ave Holland

London papers and American telegraph costs discussed

SUN reporter quotes Harry & Now comparing telegraph outlays across cities and newspapers. Names like Sala, Yates, Condon Telegraph, Cincinnati Commercial, and The Times cited. Also notes on Geo. Hitt’s return, Romeo Johnson as possible consul, Dr. Franklin Hays back from Europe, German medical practice, Berlin clinical instruction, and Francis Murphy’s temperance movements.

Harry &. Now The Journal SUN London Telegraph Cincinnati Chicago New York Condon Telegraph Cincinnati Commercial Sala Yates Times Mr. New Geo. Hitt Romeo Johnson Franklin Hays Europe Nature Wagland Halle Germany Diesden Herlin Vienna Paris Stoch University of Berlin

Greek Meet in Ada Draws Wide Local Crowd

A large Ada village gathering filled the fairgrounds to hear the Mickinley Campbell debate. Speakers from political clubs and leading politicians attended. H S Lehr of Acornorm University presided. Each speaker had about 20 minutes of allotted time with McKinley and Campbell speaking in sequence.

Ada Fach Campbell Apa Mickinley-Campbell H. S. Lehr Acanorm University Agreainsut Gov Camryn Maj McKiney Capigbeil Mewinley Crassy Grefer

Treasury efforts to trim silver still slow near Washington

Noes from Washington report Treasurer Nebeker struggles to reduce fractional silver holdings as recoinage and new circulars offer free exchanges for drafts. Mint output rises, small notes pushed, and a large supply of half dollars remains in vaults while the November ready silver certificates feature Secretary Wisdom. The piece also covers local notices on elections, fires, deaths, and community events across Indiana and nearby towns, with scattered incidents and civic news.

Washington, Out Nebeker Treasury Washington Foster Cave Pversea Ai Iha Bureau of Engraving and Printig Wisdom

Politically charged election forecast and betting trends

Election officials estimate ballots per precinct with 5 to 10 percent leeway. Polls keep results secret as rumors swirl of a Republican edge and Sullivan's possible defeat. Citizens wager heavily, with major bets on margins around 2,000 to 3,600, amid shifting court-house sentiment and candidates facing criticism.

Uawkins Tom Taggart Grubbe Republican Committee Taam Swift and Taffe Was & It Baii Tom Tageart Sun Thomas 7 Rt Merod Lever Court House Sullivan

New York Club Faces Inquiry Over Recent Games

Investigation into charges against the New York baseball team for the recent five games with Boston opened Thursday before E. B. Talcott and J. W. Spalding of the executive committee. Committee members Buck Ewing Connor Clarke Richardson Buckley Rusie and John Ewing attended to testify in a secret inquiry. Spalding stated no information could be released until the committee reports to the board of directors on Friday and Monday.

New York Boston E. B. Talcott J. W. Spalding Buck Ewing Connor Clarke Richardson Buckley Rusie John Ewing Spalding Ries Board of Directors Get. FS

Riots on Indiana Ave Prompt Grand Jury Hearing

The grand jury, in session, fills time hearing evidence about Monday night’s riot on Indiana avenue. Several colored Democratic speakers were moved to a more populous city area as missiles flew. A E Wanning predicts 10 to 15 indictments, Bev Thornton targets ring leaders, over 100 witnesses have already been examined.

Grand Jury Indiana Ave A. E. Wanning Bev Thornton

Reunion and Campfire at Wagone r Brigade Gathering

Gen Wagoner s brigade comprising the 26th and 7th Ohio 21st and 28th Kentucky 100th Illinois 15th 40th and 57th Indiana batteries held a reunion at LePanon Indiana on Thursday Nearly 600 comrades attended A camp fire is planned at the opera house Thursday night Also report a trolley wire accident injuring a street car conductor and killing three horses in Brooklyn Jamaica line Local forecast for Indianapolis shows slightly warmer and fair weather for the 24 hours ending 10 am June 9 1891

Lepanon Ind Gen. Wagoner Ohio Kentucky Illinois Indiana Brooenyy Oct Brooklyn Indianapolis

New York Attire Anniversary Promotes Reorganization

The anniversary event notes a reorganization affecting the local band and asylum choirs. A substitute program features cornet solos and performances by blind asylum musicians, with plans for Pluvoforte Tecitals.

New York Slied Asylum Wee@hall Orscians Blind Asylum Putts Day Goons

Real Cosmopolitan Col Carroll Seeks Truthful Print Credit

A Franklin Indiana caller in the Sun editorial rooms, Col Granville Carroll, claims a storied career as a U S detective, attorney, physician, and lecturer. He boasts involvement with Surratt in Lincoln assassination matters and recounts world travels, promising to return with more details.

Case of Weatiney verdict and related charges in city court

John Keating was found guilty in criminal court after a Wednesday trial. The jury imposed a 50 fine and three months in the workhouse for an assault on a boy named Hamilton Featherstone. Keating faced mob violence earlier, with prior proceedings including sodomy indictments and a battery charge. He faced nine months more to serve and was employed at Kingan's packing house at arrest.

Weatiney John Keating Criminal Keating Indianapolis Hmily Featherstone Justice Smock Wiltsie & Kealing Cox Kingan Chicago

Local Cigar Dealers Form Alleged Trust

New York merchants deny the rumor that Wednesday’s meeting created a formal trust to curb competition. They describe the project as a simple agreement among local makers to reduce intra dealer rivalry and injurious competition.

New York

Vague Rochester creamery and fair gossip at Terre Haute

Fragmented notices mention Rochester creamery Capital FE and Lepry Secretary Jones of the Board of agriculture ascending the St Louis fair. References to TerRE Haute races, performers in Washington, and various names appear in a jumbled, unclear OCR fragment with no clear single event or outcome.

Rochester Creamery Company Capital FE Lepry Jones Board of Agriculture St. Louis Terre Haute Taggart Bovey Earriu Washington Sullivan Herod

One Did One Didn't Rough or Kets Ends Nesbit Life

A 30 year old man, George Nesbit, died at city hospital after swallowing poison described as a rat poison mixture. He had threatened suicide before and was aided by a witness who spilled the powder during an attempted ingestion. Nesbit, an Atlas works machinist, had recently moved from Springfield and left two children with relatives.

George Nesbit City Hospital Nesbit Springfield Atlas Works

Wilds Give Up His Throne for Marriage in Roumanian News

Vienna report says Prince Ferdinand heir to Roumanian throne plans to resign his inheritance to wed Mossile Vacarescu. She wrote urging him to defer the sacrifice and delay fulfillment of their hopes, but the prince is said to remain firm in his decision.

Vienna Ferdinand Mossile Vacarescu

Postmaster's County Tour Urges Mail Service Boost

Postmaster Thompson reports visiting 18 county offices since Monday, averaging 35 to 40 miles daily. He notes most offices perform well, few are off color, and nearly all earn under 75 a year. The program, inspired by John Wanamaker, aims to encourage offices and improve service nationwide.

Thompson John Wanamater

Marriage Ends With Tin Plate Noise In Louisville

Julius Osterman of Louisville wed Sires Louisa Hornberger at 382 Indiana Ave. The reception turned chaotic as a tin plate band caused a street carnival with tin horns and rock-filled fruit cars. Police arrived. band members threw instruments, breaking a window. Couple to live in Louisville.

Julius Osterman Louisville Sires Louisa Hornberger Indiana Ave Hades Aua

Many Marriages In A Local Community

Cupid’s harvest brings multiple weddings across the city. James McCressnan wed Miss Moon at St John’s at 5. Margaret Delaney tied to Jerry at a ceremony. Julia Connee and Charles N Thompson were married at Judge Finch’s home. Dr Ralph St John, son of Shevanita Sn, wed Kate Franklin at the bride’s home. Alice Fairfield and Geo Q Thornton wed at Grace Cathedral at 10 AM. Mollie Baird of Worcester wed F A Bille of Omaha at J W Bitzroth’s residence.

Cupid James McCressnan Miss Moon St. John’s Sam Margaret Delaney Jerry Julia Connee Charles N. Thompson Judge Finch Parirave Ralph St. John ] Merry Shevanita Sn Kate C. Franklin

Sir John Pope Hennessy Dies in Ireland Politician’s Death

Sir John Pope Hennessy, the first man elected to Parliament on the anti-Parnellite ticket, died Tuesday night. He had represented North Kilkenny and was born in Cork in 1850s. The notice notes his repeated elections and marks the passing in Lonton on Oct 7. The fragment ends with unrelated advertisement text.

John Pope Hennessy Lonton John Pope Hennasacy Kilkenny Cork

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