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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1891
Page
1
A weary rental agent vents on types of tenants that drain his profits and nerves. From careless short payers to long-term leasers with endless demands, he details losses, lawsuits, and the stress of managing a sprawling array of houses and clients. A rare, steady tenant and a wary warning to aspiring agents close the sketch.
The New York Sun and Tribune announce departure from the Associated Press to form the National Associated Press. A Newark group including Times, World, and Mail and Express met with Western Union officials to restore their wire service after AP allegedly failed to pay rentals. Western Union cut the AP wire Monday. AP general manager Smith declined to comment.
A natural gas explosion at 11 am Tuesday wrecked the six story dry goods establishment of Geo. W. Snaman on Federal Street Allegheny. The proprietor, a prominent local Republican, two pedestrians, and several attendants were hurt though not fatally. The blaze and collapse caused an estimated loss of 80,000 dollars.
Springfield dispatch reports nearly 300 Farmers' Mutual Benefit association delegates meet with lukewarm stance on endorsing the third party movement and a contested fight for recognition looms. Other items note the German ministers conference in Indianapolis and Ecumenical council sessions in Washington. A Passaic warehouse fire at Speer wine company destroys 500 to 600 barrels with estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
The royal and select masters of the Ma sonic crude of Indiana met in grand council Tuesday afternoon at the Masonic block. Grand-master C. W. Siick of Mishwaka delivered the annual address. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were received and officers for the coming year were elected. The gathering drew about four attendees, including T. D. Brown of Crawfordsville and S. J. dalinson of Jeffersonville, with the grand chapter to convene Wednesday. Henry Spencer was found liable by Justice Habib Monday evening for driving his wife away and neglecting support after she disciplined their children. Spencer admitted intending to whip the children himself, claiming he would not allow his second wife to do so. Mrs. Spencer is a dressmaker and Spencer works as a bookkeeper at Jordan's poultry house.
City life reports gilt edge creamery capitalized at 6000 dollars and Lafayette fruit company at 10000. Public works fixes next year street improvements. Court cases feature Adams Express detective hire and bond suit against Evanaville. Car shifts and a string of local incidents and deaths fill today’s page.
Readers can find help wanted notices for both men and women on Tae Sun page two. The column promotes employment opportunities and guidance for job seekers, highlighting gender specific listings and advisable steps to apply.
Edward Hawkins, manager of the Indiana School Book Company, is named by Mayor Sullivan to the Board of Public Safety, succeeding Sterling Holt. A Democrat and former U.S. marshal under Grover Cleveland, Hawkins described the appointment as surprising and said he would assess affairs after acquainting himself with current conditions. The move drew mixed reactions among party supporters.
Washington October 20 The annual report of the commissioner of pensions shows total disbursements of 118 548 950 for the fiscal year up from 106 493 890 prior. New pensioners numbered 158 216 at a cost of 12 055 069 with 676 160 on rolls as of June 30 1891, up 135 216 from last year. First payments on 131 160 original claims cost 81 301 534, and 222 521 first payments total 38 052 274 31.
Cholera spreads through central Illinois with high fatality rates. In Bloomington and surrounding areas farmers lose large portions of their herds as the illness ravages livestock and crops.
A mix of international and domestic items: a Cleveland crematory plan, England ally hopes, Chicago scarlet fever, the death of critic Gustave Stein in New York, and Ireland storms. Reports on mobs in Delano and Rome riots, Russia trade woes amid Jew persecution, and a San Francisco post office site clash. Augustus Roosevelt criticized. land swindles in Washington state. a balloon accident in Madden England injures bystanders. Notable figures include Detroit magnate Frank Longowski, Miss Lillian Houghtaling of Chicago, Eva White of Detroit suing A K Crampton, and 1874 Newport divorce reunites Chandler OK family.
Police Captain Dawson faces trial on a charge filed by Sapt. Colbert after Officer Brady testified he was overpaid for August and Dawson helped mask the error. Dawson admitted marking Brady present in August and absent in September, offering to repay the money. The board delayed verdict until Brady’s hearing.
Edmund Yates reports on the Russian emperor's routine at Fredenshors including early rise, desk work, billiards with Danish and Greek royals, boating on Esrom lake, and a 7 p.m. dinner as court life shifts after Alexandra’s death.
A man 50 to 60 years old was found dead in the center of the canal bed near the Big Four trestle in North Indianapolis. Responders pulled the body from mud as investigators, including undertaker Girton, noted no clear signs of cause or identity. Two witnesses first sighted the body. authorities have not yet determined how long it had been in the water.
Indianapolis city controller Me Woolen states he has no current plan to resign and would step aside only if Mayor Sullivan selects a suitable replacement. He cites heavy clerical work and inadequate staff as factors, noting he must audit city accounts before they are passed. A separate Moran's saloon shooting results in arrests and minor injuries.
Review notes Lincoln J. Carter’s realistic railroad play The Fast Mail at English’s Opera House. production costs high scenery striking and a cast including Charlie Hoyt and Chas Thomas with New York stars. Also mentions Primrose West’s minstrels at the Grand and hotel English tourism tease.
New York Oct 20 Buddhism to gain a foothold in America. A movement forms to establish a New York society to study Buddhism and the rational, philosophical side of Siddhartha Gautama, free of creed and supernatural claims. Dr Rodrigusttolengui and Dr Ottolengui lead efforts. a visit by Sir Edwin Arnold is promised.
The common council convened at Bronday evening with 11 members present. Talks centered on Board of Public Works charges for electric motor lighting and street paving, plus a fire department request for three engines five hose carriages a hose wagon and 5000 feet of hose with a special strong engine for the business district.
In Albany on October 20 the New York court of appeals affirmed orders denying a stay of proceedings and a writ of habeas corpus for Nicol Trezza on the same ground as in the Kemmler case, thus upholding the sentence. The Rush and Gone. Washington reports the revenue cutter Rush sailing for the Seal Islands to guard against poaching until December 1 during the season’s unprotected period.
Tom Taggart told Sun reporter on Monday that a News story about Pinkerton detectives shadowing Sim Cop during the campaign is false. He said Cay has not been seen since the election and Holt's successor has not been appointed. Abrams leads by 300 votes after recent vote corrections. Indigestion prompts Beacham's Pills ad appears with help wanted column.
A federal court trial in Norman Byram versus Etna Insurance dominates the day with about 50 witnesses. Lawyers argued fire causes, timing, and possible arson by Mr. Sullivan to maximize gain as jurors and judges weigh conflicting accounts of the March 1 blaze and losses.
In Bloomington Indiana on October 20 investigators report the body of Mrs Clara Waggoner found in a Newark cistern with no water. Coroner absent, body buried after four days. Believed killed with opiates by a relative. exhumation ordered for scientific test. Wealth attached to the deceased fuels suspicion and the case remains under inquiry.
The Florida Farmers alliance convention at Darn Crry Oct. 20 met with a full attendance of delegates. About 30 percent are Democrats. A proposition to indorse the third party movement promises a bitter fight. The alliance has many Warwickes willing to be gubernatorial candidates and its membership makes up about half of the registered voters in the state, boosting its prospects.
Lawrence Gardner, secretary of the National Democratic class, returns from the northwest after 30 days of meetings, predicting productive effort. Ex Congressmen and party figures discuss Cleveland and Harrison, with Missouri favoring Cleveland for the nomination. In New York six day bicycle race, Martin leads at 10 am with 428 miles, Washington 46, Shock 8, Lamb 383. O Flanigan exits.
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