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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1891
Page
1
Voters crowded downtown as Democrats claim victory while Republicans dispute the results. Mayors and council members see tense scenes, parades, and street editions declaring Sullivan ahead, with detailed ward by ward tallies and shifting majorities.
Washington reports the plan for an international American bank may be renewed in the next Congress amid challenges. Charles R. Flint of New York leads support, backing closer trade with southern nations while the banking committee denies domestic interference.
A 75 horsepower boiler exploded at the Coleman heading factory on Tuesday evening, wrecking the building and scattering debris. Injured: John Weir, Fred Mead, John Purvis, Charles Cole, Chas Roth, W. Stevens, Amos Stevens. Several are critically hurt with skull fractures and internal injuries. two may die. Factory damages estimated at 15,000 dollars.
A Milwaukee cable car ran wild on a Milwaukee avenue viaduct down grade at o o clock Wednesday morning and struck a second car ahead. Panic followed as passengers rushed to escape. Several were slightly injured and three seriously hurt, but none are expected to die.
Benjamin Carlson, a 4 North-side street car employee, killed himself Wednesday morning by cutting deep gashes in his neck and wrists with a knife. The report notes his personal crisis prior to the act. Separately, the steamer Boston piano of the Leyland Line, from Boston to Liverpool, ashore on George's Island shoals 135 miles southeast of Cape Ann lighthouse. four tugs attempted rescue without success.
After a long campaign pause R J Abrams resumes aiding Tim Griffin in the state house race. John Coons failed to reach home with Gov Hovey in time to vote. They plan to return from Washington late this week. Secretary Bagley of the Board of Agriculture returns from Huntington after the state fair. The Spanish club of St Louis invites the governor and party to stop there en route to Mexico. The governor accepts a one day visit to Galveston on the return trip. Secretary of state Matthews had a vote challenged in the sixth ward, then learned the state requires residency in the capital city. Green Smith also had his vote challenged.
In a downtown scene near the courthouse, supporters and critics react to Sullivan’s victory. Bradwell and Taggart debate campaign tactics, while Republicans express mixed pride and unease. Stories of bets, hoodoo superstitions, and political humor color the post election mood as officials and onlookers process the result.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a Democratic judge and Republican physician clash in a council room. The Republican physician denounces rivals as traitors while the judge praises a victory and laments weak political leadership. A Jesuit controversy haunts Dr Manker as tensions ripple through local politics.
The Saab arrived one day late amid severe Atlantic weather reports from Wilmington to New England. Small vessels driven ashore and wreckage washed up with no loss of life. A separate incident at Little's hotel ended in a street fight between William Baxter and Daniel Warfield, resulting in Baxter being fined for assault after police involvement.
For Indianapolis and vicinity, the 24 hours ending 10 a m October 1 1941 show occasional rains then a turn to cooler fair weather. The forecast calls for fair conditions Wednesday slight cooldown and warmer fair Thursday.
Report describes arrests of Sity Lis Ales Mariiz and Joseph Martin for illegal voting at precinct 123 ward 13, with color lines, no mayor court hearing, sent to grand jury. Includes post election horn celebrations for Sullivan, ownership by L J Carter Fast Mail, and a list of names and anecdotes from the night and marriage licenses.
A local court hearing on Wednesday ends with Judge Norton declaring Robert Martindale not guilty of erecting a house without a permit. The Cottage Building Association is not pursued, with previous trials dismissed on technicalities. Martindale leaves quickly, while potential additional cases remain unresolved.
Election inspectors reported ballots where the stamp sat opposite Sullivan's name, leading voters to think a straight ticket would count. The count began at 10 am with J. E. McCullough as chair and Bud Swift as clerk.
A clerk at Murphy Hibben & Co wholesale dry goods house on Meridian street discovered a fully developed newborn infant in a dry goods box on the sidewalk. Weighing about 10 pounds, it was likely born Tuesday evening and left there by its mother. Powers and Blackwell handled the remains as Coroner Manker began the investigation on Wednesday.
About 75 delegates from 75 lodges in the state attend the Good Templars convention in Mansur hall city venue. Officers to be elected and extensive convention work ahead may delay adjournment for several days as the reform society grows and influences temperance. Newark returns show Mayor Haynes reelected by 208 with a tied board of education pending.
The Dion company endured a trying Tuesday night at the Grand box office as bungling musicians and a dispute over funds marred the show. Manager Geo Jackson advanced a tin horn blower and the audience endured a noisy distraction while critics doubted a full house tonight. Indigo opens Thursday, and Hood's Sarsaparilla prompts readers to try it.
Washington reports indicate Republican national committee members favor scheduling the next convention in May 1892, with dates debated between May 3 May 21 25 or early June, aiming for an earlier gathering than the prior June 1 deadline. Col. Robert retires as district engineer. Capt. Russell succeeds him. The Ecumenical Methodist conference continues discussions on education and family. Navy advices note Yantic arrival at Norfolk and fog near Assateague where Despatch was wrecked. About 25 midgets from a Filipino company are welcomed by Mrs Harrison. Pension office confirms Raum’s resignation rumor, awaiting official word upon his Chicago return.
An inventor, C P Hemericks of New York, killed himself at Conroy's hotel by placing a chloroform soaked pasteboard box over his mouth. He left sealed letters to S Brandes in New York and G C Sempel in London. The failure to secure a missing link in the invention is cited as the cause.
An official investigation in Russia reveals sensational charges that officers entrusted with famine relief funds have embezzled large sums, depriving starving people of needed aid in St. Petersburg on October 14.
Two new bishops chosen on Tuesday Esher Bowman and Ruv Breyfogle of Reading and W Horn of Cleveland join the German ministry. A salary and debt plan is discussed and petitions referred. On Wednesday eight candidates vie for editor of English Sunday school papers with Rev Hornberger winning on the third ballot. Also mentioned for manager of the Cleveland publishing house. A philanthropist in San Antonio dies aged 85 leaving $3,000,000. Father Woyts dies in Marion county Kentucky.
Sunol cut her mark to 2 10 at Stockton on Tuesday. There is chatter of Col Wheatley Minnie C Helen N Carus Anna Raily in Cincinnati league plans. Anesie declines NY offer 4000 Buck Ewing paid 5000 as beach warmer. Lexington trots and contract talks populate a busy racing and baseball page with multiple names and outcomes.
Mrs A Fowler returns from New York with a fine line of new goods in carriage and cosmetics. She offers the finest stock ever shown in the west and invites the public to call and see for themselves at 25 West Washington Street.
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