Quail Hunters Report Mixed Bags and Market Talk
Hunters enjoyed quail hunting with several parties delivering notable counts while market prices and supply shifts drew comment. Evans of the game shop notes a tight quail supply and hints at a modest sale, with June buying about ten dozen quail at 1.50 to 1.75 per dozen as others report scarce stock and rising prices. Snipe and terrapin trade also features, with Havana Illinois shipments and prices for snipe and diamond-backed terrapin cited alongside broader remarks on tariff impact and consumer demand.
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Evans
June
Havana
Illinoie
Morris
Salpa
Indianapolis
Bootblacks
Bates House
Eeedozen
John Gasper
Kirk Paddock
Wilson’s
Billy Allen
Mesers
Coburn
Spann
Ham Kerr
Children Who Want Christmas Money Should Read This
A Sun column promotes a plan for children to earn money by subscribing others to THE BUN. An eight dollar prepaid subscription earns the child one dollar. The piece urges all children to participate in the offer as a simple way to raise funds. A separate item reviews a visit by army officials to Indianapolis to evaluate locations for foundry and steel works, noting discussions with local leaders and industry prospects without committing to any site.
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Resa
THE
Sun
Enaiannapolis
Atlas Works
Consumers’ Trust Company
Darlington
Indianapolis
Hurry
Martindale
Denison House
Lilly
Hanna
Harty
Fortune
Weather, wrecks and local happenings recount
A year ago this time, the day was 4 fair days, three degrees warmer than Thursday, with cooler nights. Sterling Illinois saw a fatal railroad wreck near Lebanon on the Midland line. John Kelly of this city attempted self harm three times before preferring life and drowning by accident. An outside carriage man boycotted Frank Bird over funeral rates. B B Hayss became Brand commander of the Loyal Legion at Louis.
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Sterling
Midland
Lebanon
John Kelly
Frank Bird
B. Hayss
Loyal Legion
Louis
Washington Welsh burial with military honors announced
General Belkeap to be buried with military honors. Treasury reports buying 275000 ounces of bullion. About 200 Hoosiers from Washington will travel to Indiana to vote Wednesday. Huston denies offer as assistant secretary of the treasury and declines to state acceptance. Mexican government ready to adopt the international conference weight and measure system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belkeap
Treasury
Washington
Indiana
Huston
the Treasury
Political Swik on Election Tics and Tactics
The piece notes election logistics as clerks fold ballots Thursday. Governor Hovey tours the state claiming Republican gains despite emigration, with gas belt optimism. Democrats urge not stamping the top of mixed tickets. Republicans urge stamping the top to avoid ballot challenges.
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Hovey
Hean
Lost His Family After Wife and Children Vanish
An elderly man named Hall from Greensburg reports his wife aged 45 and two children disappeared after leaving Kansas for Indiana three weeks ago. In Reelsyville they deserted him and took a deed to property, prompting Hall to suspect a planned desertion to fleece him. Police have been alerted to recover his claimed loss, which he says is now his most valued possession—the dead.
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Hall
Greensburg
Kansas
Indiana
Reelsyville
Ind
Assassination in New Orleans Data Shows Given Names
An official report from New Orleans on Thursday records the killing of an unnamed chief of police by an unknown assassin. The incident occurred Wednesday night, with authorities continuing to investigate the motive and suspect details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan Orleans
Chiaf
Polkca Hennessy
Ated Thuraday Moring
Park theater scenery theft case drags in court
Fred Frauenberger, charged with stealing scenery from the Park theater, faced police court, case continued to Saturday. Dolly Myrick seeks 856 dollars in a suit against the estate of Henrietta Hubbard. circuit court arguments scheduled. Other notes include Tobe Howe jailed for running a gambling house, and various transport and charity committee items discussed with light attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Frauenberger
Park Theater
Howland
Dolly Myrick
Henrietta Hubbard
Thureday
Dolly
Tobe Howe
Ed. Fry
Ben Gordon
H. W. Brooke
Chas. Actes
Ben Jones
C. H. Beckett
Kregelo
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Williament
Fred Frauenberg
Splann
Quigley
Frank Lloyd
Joan H. Holliday
Francis Holliday
Wm. A. Holliday
Indianapolis News
Lloyd
Taffe
Mechanics’ Industrial School
Board of Trade
Commercial Club
Conference of State Charities
J. H. Kull
Vigo County
Supt. Young
Hamilton County
Otto Williams
Miami County
House of Representatives
Geo. W. Braskenridge
Allen County
J. F. Wright
Wife of veterinary surgeon attempts morphine suicide in Missouri
Dr. Stuard and wife Edith faced assault and battery charges after a quarrel in a wine room led to her claiming abuse. Mrs. Stuard reportedly swallowed morphine on Thursday morning, was saved by doctors by 2:30 pm, and remained at 84 North Alabama Street as the couple reportedly fled earlier that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Stuard
Stuard
Stuards
Edith
New Jersey St
Squire Felbleman
Alabama-est
Richmond Tracks Boon Wilson and Dallas Pace Stars
In Richmond racing notes Boone Wilson, touted as the top local trotter, led by Nelson as a promising prospect after a $300 purchase. Nal sop reportedly eyes Boone Wilson for his string. Indianapolis’s Kissell’s Dallas, once a milk wagon motor, now races in 2:24 pace after a $400 sale.
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State House
Fuureday
Capitol
Boone Wilson
Bruce Carr
Richmond
Nalsop
Nelson
Boone
Neck of the Woods
Fair Grounds
Indianapolis
Kissell
Dallas
T'red Kissell
Postage Reform Drive Gains City Business Support
Boards of trade in all cities unite to push for lower postage. Heavy pressure will be applied to the post office department to secure one cent postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boards of Trades
Post Office Department
Two Boys in Alley Fight Record
In a street exchange Tommy describes a morning alley fight between Willie Slim and another boy. Willie Slim was said to have won the fight while the other boy’s name remained withheld. The scene ends with Tommy crying over a dropped penny and Mr. Bingo remarking a dollar wouldn’t go far at Old Point Comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingo
Tommy
Willie Slimson
Mr. Bingo
Old Point Comfort
Odd Poker Game and Town Scare Report
A tale from Valparaiso en Begoed describes two church members playing poker with a $3 pot. One fled before a squire. the other was arrested for nonpayment of a fine after a third member was called to cover costs. Also noted: F. J. Bolinger from Terra Haute drank heavily and vandalized, then appeared at police with possessions missing and shoes down to one. A gas scare near Muncie involved a pet owl risking an explosion. Additional items mention D H Davis coal lands, scarlet fever deaths, timber from Dr. Byers, and regional mining and industrial notes.
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Valparaiso
Ff. J. Bolinger
Terra Haute
Eeresh
Squire Hilar
Muncie
Brazil
D. H. Davis Coal Company
Coleman Nabbed After Months on Wanted List
Detective Thornton finally nabbed John Coleman, the colored suspect tied to the August shooting death of William Roberto in Squanuel Col lins aloon on W Christ. Coleman was jailed in St Louis and is to be brought to Indianapolis by Thornton, who cited lack of funding as a reason for delays.
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Thornton
John Coleman
Wiliam Roberto
Sqanuel Collin
W. Christ
Coleman
St. Louis
Thurston
Indianapolis
Vary ‘Reunson
Ant
Anohor
Pricvest St. Louie
Eight Hour Demand Discussed by International Union of Foreiture Workers
The International union of foreiture workers on Wednesday named a committee of organizers from New York San Francisco Brooklyn and others to travel to St Louis Chicago Kansas City Detroit Cincinnati Milwaukee Toledo Pakmen and Rochester to drum up support and speeches. They debated a united eight hour day demand but decided the time is not yet right for cashing it in and urged unions ready to pursue the goal to report to the Federation of Labor and raise funds. The meeting focused on workingmen’s interests and organizing efforts.
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Then & General Pemand Shamid
International Union of Foreiture Workers
Wadnesday
Mesers, Brumeschweig
Schwappandick and
Emrich
New York
Schmitz
Sanfrancisco
Henryoi
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Detroit
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Toledo
Pakmen
Rochester
Federation of Labor
Stock panic sweeps London and New York markets
London and New York stock exchanges suffer sharp declines with wide selling. Reports claim looming failures and frantic trading as bears push prices down while authorities and papers issue daily updates.
Beings of Charity Workers Discuss County Support Methods
At the state conference of charities J W Tingle of Wayne county urged extending county asylums and a law forcing dependents to reside there. He noted trustees give 31 weekly to aged or sick in county asylums. Gov Hovey attended briefly and praised past successes. W C Smallwood of Terre Haute spoke on cooperation in charity work in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atate Conference of Charities
J. W. Tingle
Wayne County
Tingle
Ohio
Hovey
City Associated Charities
W.C. Smallwood
Terre Hante
The Henrietta and Next Week at Grand Park
In New York The Henrietta stars and its overlong run sparks talk of authorial credit amid actor input. Next week at the Grand the schedule includes Little Lord Fauntleroy with Lawrante Barratt, while Harry Williams and an epaulet company take the Park boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grand
Lawrante Barratt
Lord Fauntleroy
Harry Williams
Fire kills dozens at Leland Hotel in Syracuse blaze
A $160000 Leland hotel blaze in Syracuse began in the kitchen at 12 30 am and swept six floors with 400 rooms. An estimated 25 people perished and many were badly burned as crowds hampered rescue efforts before the fire was controlled after 4 am. Actress Cora Tanner escaped by rope amid chaotic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. VY
Leland
Mera
Cora Tanner
Hotel Fire Traps Syracuse Guests In Inferno
Eight bodies recovered as fire swept through a Syracuse hotel killing and injuring many. Eyewitness accounts describe guests fleeing through a hallway of flames while fire and telegraph wires hindered response. Cora Tanner the actress is badly injured possibly losing an eye amid ruins. Authorities expect the death toll to rise in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
State Insurance Adjusters
Cora Tanner
Fayette St
Thassens
Dynoon
Wera Rscovaraé Tharaday
Burned hotel ruins prompt four missing and many injured
Report states four are missing after a hotel fire with twenty five injured and three expected to die. An elevator boy kept the lift running to save twenty lives. Cora Tanner will miss a week of play.
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Cora Tanner
Dougherty Denies Looming Fire Department Changes
A SUN reporter quoted Chief Dougherty denying wholesale changes in the fire department. He said the rumor was malicious and false, noting some temporary shifts after recent incidents and that replacements were only to cover absences caused by sickness or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen-Merrill
Onasub
Prominent Farmer Found Dead in Boone County
Prominent Boone County farmer William Budd, noted as one of the area’s wealthiest, was found dead near Prominent City on Thursday morning. The coroner will investigate his death. A Big Four freight train struck and instantly killed Case Howard near Zionville on Wednesday night.
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Leganon
Spd
Wm. Budd
Boone County
Howard
Zionsville
Fresh foreign acts amid war fears and royal gaiety
Reports from across Europe describe German socialists finding ease as soldiers clash with five workers killed at Perna Saxony. The Prince of Wales admires Baron Hirsch's 260000 pound ball in Wales while Portagea’s prime minister seeks harmony with England. Archbishops of Ireland summoned to Rome next year and Turkish abuses of Armenian prisoners are noted. Healy informs O'Brien and Dillon of safe arrival in France after a yacht trip and encounters with English warships.
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Perna
Saxony
Prince of Wales
Baron Hirsch
Wales
Austria
Portagea
England
Healy
O’brien
Dillon
France
Dalby
Lanas End
World engines congress to meet in Chicago amid air show
Reports say the International congress of engines to convene in Chicago during the world air event. Rev. D C Kelly entered Tennessee politics and was suspended from his church for six months. Frank Woodruff jailed for Cronin murder ties, later arrested for horse theft after release. Irish MPs plan to press America for support. Jack McAuliffe jailed for alleged wife murder. actress Katie Hart died. Missionaries in Sierra Leone fall to tropical fever. Perth Amboy tragedy as Goéer Shawdasch and wife kill themselves and child. Locomotive engineers group represented in Pittsburg. union ties with firemen likely, K G L link unclear.
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International Congress of Enginesra
Chicago
Rev
D. C. Kelly
Gov
Tennessee
Frank Woodruff
Bridewell
Cronin
Kansas
T. P. Gil
M. P
America
Little Green Isle
Jack McAuliffe
New York
Katie Hart
Sierra Leone
Goéer Shawdasch
Perth Amboy
N. J
Shawdasch
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pittsburg
Brotherhood of Firemen
K. of
Marriage notices fill Denison with joyful ceremonies
A string of weddings on Wednesday includes Mary Bybee and Walter Millikin at the Denison parlor, Anna Bungar and Dr John McCurdy in Fort Wayne, Cordelia Peg and George Poo, Stella Church and Alva Hoffmann, Minnie E Welle and William Hereth, Jessie Chapman and C S McLoughlin, Louis Stersdorfer and Cecilia Pfau, plus the Shaw anniversary and a house warming.
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Denison
Mary Bybee
Walter L. Millikin
Boston
Mass
Parker
Epswich
Jessie Bybee
Darwin Root
Fort Wayne
McCardy
Chicago
Sea Wayne
Cordelia Peg
Min. Geo. N. Poo
Charles Elmer Shan
M. B. Hyde
Hall-place Church
Pee
Mise
Stella B. Church
Alva RB
Hoffmen
Alabamast
van Anda
Robert’s Park
Miss Church
Joseph A. Church
Hoffman
North Side
Cleveland
Aehet
Mies
Minnie E. Welle
Dr. Welle
Wm. L. Hereth
Broadway
M. L. Wells
Grace M. E. Church
Aereth
New Jersey
Christchurch
Jessie Chapman
C. S. McLoughlin
J. H. Ranger
Miles Anna Coveney
Kansas City
Levi P. Ayres
Stratford
St Bridget’s
Father Currea
Louis Stersdorfer
Mijas Cecelia Pfau
W. Flrat St
Madison
John M. Shaw
Local Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity October 17 1890
For the 24 hours ending 4 a m October 17 1890 cloudiness rain and southerly winds shifting to northwest. Colder air follows with clearing weather overnight and into the morning. The forecast notes rain and colder conditions for the area around Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Vicinity
Winners at Latonia and Lexington and Yale routs Trinity
Horse racing results include Latonia winners Little Midget Pick Up Polemus Carter B Ma belle and Woodbine and Lexington victors McDeel Semicolon and Dan Wilson. Yale crushed Trinity 40 to 0 at Hartford. Also noted are standings in Indianapolis Richmond and Morris Park season closings and ongoing baseball labor tensions.
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Columbus
St. Louis
Adon Butler
Chicago
Reakes
Saginaw
Muldoon
Hornsback
Saya
Leland Stanford
Latonia
Polemus
Carter B
Mabelle
Woodbine
Lexington
McDeel
Semicolon
Dan Wilson
Yale
Trinity
Hartford
Richmond
Ind
Boone Wilson
Minester
Belle Hamilton
Buckeye
Brute Carr
Indianapolis
Morris Park
Crear
Sullivan
Pythias
New York
John B. Day
Day
Brotherhood
Glasscock
Denny
League
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Loenpon
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Wm. H. Crane
Anthony Trollopee
Fermentes
Chariie Jefferson
Mr. Herron
Morris Ross
Moglish
Fiora Moorea
Herman
Trang Atlantiques
Nat Goodwin
Costanda
SheNicase & Go
Dougherty
Wherry
American Treet Society
Oldfather
Haines
McMillan
Happy Bearts
Wade
AnGlaDpelis
Yeatoures
Sporting
Wm. L. Elder
Seaton’s Hat Store
N. Pennsylvania
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