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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1891

Page

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Russia Threatened War With Turkey and China

A historical analysis warns of rising Russian encroachment in the Turkish empire and on China's frontier. It compares military strengths, noting Russia's vast infantry, cavalry, and fleets, and estimates potential combined forces of Turkey and China if they unite against Moscow. It outlines respective armies, navies, and logistical constraints, highlighting strategic risks to Constantinople and Pekin.

China Turkey Russia Turkish Empire Constantinople Ivan, the Terrible England Europe Constantine Tamarlane Confucius Wation Pekin Manchuria Turkestan Siberian Baltic Black Sea

Novel boycott denounces fair over non union gift

In CorthAND N J Oct 26 a new boycott targets the Emerald Hose Company fair over a stove gifted by nonunion makers. Iron molders demand return of the gift offering a replacement, the fair refuses, and a watch line tracks attendees. Union molders also boycott F D Smith’s store, placing the gift store in a visible window display.

Corthand Emerald Hose Company Iron Molders’ Union Emeralds F. D. Smith

Blaine and Montt Hold Talks on Chilean Affairs

Washington reports Secretary Blaine met with Senor Montt, Chilean government representative, to discuss credentials and recognition. The talks aimed to ease tensions over the absence of formal authority and to present the matter amicably, with Montt denying earlier visit claims.

Blaine Senor Mont Washington Montt Senor Montt Senor Monti Senor United States Sfas State Department Mr. Mont

Centennial Celebration of St Marys Seminary

The centennial celebration of St Marys Seminary, the oldest religious educational institution in the country, began with pontifical rites at the cathedral in Baltimore. Prominent clergy attended including Bishops O Reilley Phelan Voley and Archbishops Williams Ryan, with Cardinal Gibbons among speakers at a dinner. A requiem mass and alumni meeting follow, with a reception planned. dignitaries from several cities and religious orders arrive for the event.

Baltimore St. Marys Seminary Pontifical Mids Bishop O'Reilley Springfield Mass Dennis O’callaghan Boston Fathers Hickey Cincinnati McNamara Brooklyn Floyd Washington Dunn Chicago Meifills Detroit McCallan Montreal Maga Wace Cardinal Gibbons Fitzmore St. Charles College Philadelphia Old College A. Leo Knott Phelan Pittsbore Voley

Great Fire Destroys Ball Brothers Stamping Works

A large fire in Muncie Indiana destroyed Ball Brothers stamping works adjoining the glass works. Loss about 72000 dollars with partial insurance. Weather forecasts indicate fair and warmer conditions into Thursday night. Local Indianapolis forecast notes slightly warmer, fair weather for the 21 hours ending 10 am Oct 29, 1841.

Ball Hesiders Munseig Ind Ball Brothers Indiana Indianapolis

Fifth wedding anniversary reception at Ballards on BH Ohio

The Ballards hosted a brilliant reception at their home on BH Ohio street Tuesday evening for their fifth wedding anniversary. Local society and civic notes include a Methodist home mission social at Mrs Clarke's 188 Blackford street, court decisions on municipal electric plants, and various births deaths marriages and business notices.

W. H. Ballard Ohio St California St Methodist Church Home Missionary Society W. B. Clarke Blackford-st Taylor Augusta Nickerson Cou- Bulmers’ Gas Trust Company Statter Parkave Ainsworth Remedy Company Indianapolis Capital Frank Ainsworth W. K. Gilkey J. W. Verrio Tammer’s Natural Gas Company Henry County Elwood Peffer United States Kansas Farmers’ Alliance Tomlinson Hall Ed. Bingham Supreme Court Crawfordaville Hector S. Braden Albert Ella Thoms William and Sarah Shoemaker Thomas and Mary Scott Morton Hattie Lamar James Farquhar Washington St Ulmer Menning Yeager-st George Pfingst Bertha Justice Wood Wilson Leatha Crosser George Wicks Angie Russell Anthony Alles Lizzie Shane Jobs Slack Katie Bloom Frank Smith Laura Peake Samuel Collins Caroles Vajen Clinton Starlin Ella Murphy

Resignations Aim to Allow Mayor Free Choice of Appointees

City officials on the boards of public works public health and public safety reportedly plan resignations to permit the mayor to reappoint and secure higher salaries for a second term ending January 1. The move hinges on charter rules and a salary dispute following the salary grab court decision.

Boards of Public Work, Public Health and Public Safety Hawkins Woollen Board of Public Works Sullivan Superior Court Wollen Sun Scherrer the Sentinel Ripplay

McCarthyites and Parnellites Clash in Cork Street Fight

In Cork on Tuesday Dillon and O'Brien spoke to supporters. McCarthyites and Parnellites clashed as crowds jeered and hurled stones. Police charged as fights broke out near the depot and outside venues. Several injured, hospitals filled, both speakers escaped with their lives. O’Brien asserted Parnellites must be driven from Parliament before their cause can win.

Cork Dillon O’brien McCarthy

Depot and business blaze in Southport causes $12000 loss

A Tuesday night fire torn through the Big Four depot destroying two two story brick business rooms occupied by H. A. McAlpin and F. A. Fox and a frame Lyons and McLaughlin butcher shop. The blaze caused about BL2,000 in losses with no insurance.

Southport H. A. McAlpin 4. A. Fox Lyons & McLaughlin

Police Court Grind Sees Variety Of Drunks And Thefts

At the Police Court grind Judge Buskirk handles a string of cases. Harry Loyd faces a concealed weapons charge, given one month and a $1 fine. John Berry fines ten dollars for a brick assault on Thomas Galvin near the state house. Claud Sheid is accused of stealing jewelry from his mother. Lilie Werbe, twelve, charged with theft, may be sent to reform school. Andie Sampson, an elderly drunk, receives thirty days in jail.

John Berry Thomas Galvin State House Galvin Berry Claud Sheid Seret Kurtz Bright St The Woods George Washington Lilie Werbe Belle Bates Andie Sampson

Riders Press Board Over Ingram Street Work Contracts

The board of public works opened bids for alley grading and bordering at multiple locations from Ceburi to Morriy street and Linden to Spruse street. Jennings & Co. won several contracts at 71 and 20 cents per foot, while John Green and I M Snyder also secured paving bids. A concerned resident railed at delays and tax hikes, urging action on Ingram street as officials argued about brick specifications and street conditions.

Board of Public Works Mfastst Ceburi Morriy-st Robert Jennington Jennings & Co Prospect St Linden Spruse Ste Jol Nm Green Reid-st Prospect-st Orange-st Risd Jobo-st I. MM. Snyder Sixth-st Neinware Do Rabama-st Tennessee-st Twenty-fifth Twenty-sixth-st Mlinois-st Mississippi-st Warren-Scharl Gent & Commnnication M. Meridian-st Helen St Maryland-st Ignour Tracks Washington Maryland Morris and Bird-sts Attornay Martz Mr. Conduitt Ingramest Mr. Condnuitt Ingram-st

A Very Good Harvest Explosion Kills Three in Cleveland

Cleveland reports an explosion at the U S Mine Supply Company factory destroying the building and killing three workers John Fink Alfred Schasifer and Paul Pfannkuche whose charred bodies were recovered. The blast also left debris burning as authorities moved to clear the ruin.

Cleveland U.S John Fink Alfred Schasifer Paul Pfannkuche

Defense Testimony in French Murder Case Details Fight and Shootout

A key witness, Charles Hubbard, described the altercation between French and Dillon in the road center. He said Dillon drew a revolver, French grabbed it and fired twice, then fled. Dr Kane and Dr Wagner offered autopsy and ballistic views while a driver and the night watchman testified they saw only a fight and shots from the sidewalk.

Bean Charles Hubbard Ofrench French Dillon Lishaga Wiltsie and Kealing Dr. Kane Wiltsie Jr. Kane Wagner Hanson Peterson Haugh, Ketcham & Co Peterson

Mutiny Claims Stir Grenadier Guards At Windsor

A Wednesday Truth story reports a mutiny in the third battalion of the Grenadier Guards at Windsor. It notes prior mutinies involving the Grenadiers and Coldstream, cites poor rations and pay as causes, and mentions arrests and ongoing inquiry. The piece also covers Senator Wrag questioning a $4,477 Keystone bank certificate tied to ex-City Treasurer Bardsley and Quay, suggesting a forgery with dates around the election.

England Grenadier Guards Dow Windsor Grenadiers Coldstream Guards Beaver Wrag Keystone Bank Bardsley Philadelphia Beaver Deposit Bank St Aid

Brubaker sues New Era and Inquirer for libel in Lancaster

Hon. H. Clay Brubaker the Republican candidate for judge filed civil libel suits in Lancaster seeking damages of 50 000 from the New Era and 25 000 from the Inquirer.

Bell Get Lancaster H. Clay Brubaker New Era and Inquirer

Governors Party Plans Mexico Trip in 1892

Col Roberts is asked about the governors party leaving for Mexico from Union Station at 11:50 a.m. Saturday Oct 3h 1892, returning 30 days later. A new Indianapolis bureau of justice was incorporated to secure legal protections for the unable to defend themselves and to push new laws. Incorporators include G K Share A R Baker D P Erwin and Morris Ross. Governor Hovey studies Spanish for the trip, while local business lines mention Limue and Cement sewer pipe and 4 B Meyer & Co.

Col. Roberts Mexico Union St. Louis G. K. Share A. R. Baker D. P. Erwin Morris Ross

Pretty Miss Kracklay To Be Reen and Heard at Flower Fair

Margaret Reid Kackley, a rising soprano praised beside Emma Eames, opens the lower mission fair west Tuesday night. She has delayed stage offers to study in Paris under Garcia family ties, returning after Paris two years of growth. Her sole public appearance at the Flower mission fair draws keen curiosity among city elites.

Margaret Reid Kackley Emma Eames van Zandt Troesla Paria Garcia Jenny Lind Paris

State Tax Board Abused Powers Foes Bankers Win

Green Smith will appeal the bankers case to the supreme court after judge Taylor's two hour decision. The ruling holds the state board of tax commissioners is an administrative body not possessing judicial power to fine for contempt. The county board of review must investigate assessed money in banks, not the state commission.

State Lax Commission Green Smith Supreme Court Dudge Taylor State Board of Tax Commissioners County Board of Review State Board State Tax Commission

City Considers Ahrens Engines After Cincinnati Tests

The council finance and special committee returned from Cincinnati where tests of Ahrens fire engines were observed. Councilman Rassman praised the engines and proposed purchasing three new units with two others overhauled. The city would receive credit for old apparatus and costs would be lower than first expected. A meeting with the Board of Public Safety will finalize the report to the council.

Council Finance Cincinnati Rassman Finance Committee Board of Public Safety

Supreme Court Reverses R&S in Green Smith Lieut. Gov Case

The supreme court handed down an opinion in Roberts and Robertson versus Alonzo Green Smith, a dispute tied to the lieutenant governorship in Issa. The high court reversed the Marion county superior court ruling favoring Smith, leaving him to cover the attorney fees and costs. Bishop Nicholson consecrates bishop of Milwaukee at St Marks in Philadelphia. Large audience attends service led by Bishop McLean with Bishop Grafton preaching. Oats loaded for prompt Europe-bound delivery as six steamers engaged. broker cites crop failure in Europe and rising livestock feed demand.

Supreme Court Roberts& Robertson Alonzo Green Smith Issa Marion County Superior Court Smith Superior Court Nicholson Philadelphia Isaac Tea Nicholson T. D Milwaukee Episcopal Church of St. Marks McLean Chicago Grafton Fond du Lac Wis New York Europe

Robert Downing at Grand theater in Virginia's English act

Robert Downing receives praise for his Indianapolis engagement while Rice opens a short run at the Grand. A brochure mockingly criticizes the advertising copy as a “knotty affair” and Ada Jones is noted to sing in the second act. The item names Norbert Landgraf as a fine merchant tailor at 81 N. Fennst.

Angels Ministers of Grace

Unity in Gresham Controversy Over Harrison Nomination

Gresham supporters dispute Indiana’s solid Harrison backing for 1892. Charles A Bookwalter denounces the report as foolish. The group argues for Judge Gresham, pledging not to back Harrison in 1892 and predicting future Republican splits.

Gresham Indiana Harrison Charles A. Bookwalter Book Charles White House Gen. Bookwalter Kresham Tollawar Barly Union Tadiana Capitol Wea Chicago Republican Party Judge Gresham

Albert Gresh Testifies On Margaret Ross Murder Case

Albert Gresh told Coroner Manker his version of the North Indianapolis shooting involving Margaret Ross and Lillie Stevens. He described being with Mrs. Ross when a pistol shot rang out, seeing a hand with a revolver through a broken window, and noting no jealousy or impropriety between the two women.

Mar«garet Ross Albert Gresh Margaret Ross Lillie Stevens North Indiansapolis Manker Mrs. Ross

Fatal Explosion at Powder Mill Kills Two Men

In Yorkstown Ohio the Ohio Powder Company glaze mill exploded at 8 am killing Ben Kiranz and Joseph Magges. About 600 kegs of powder were in the mill and the blast shattered windows across the city. The incident caused widespread alarm as debris and concussion were reported.

Yorkstown Ohio Powder Company Ben Kiranz Joseph Magges

Features of Sporting Life highlights and rumors

Mike Kelly sails for Europe and Parson Davies challenges Maher for Jim Hall. Veill re-elected as Pittsburg club president. Anson to sue Pfeffer over a contract. Palo Alto cuts 2:14 to 2:10 at Stockton. Columbus reportedly seeking move to Pittsburg to challenge league. Rosie may join Chicago team for £6000. New York bicycle tourney receipts reach 24706. Martin earns 1221. Haddock Joyce Brouthers possibly sign with Brooklys league. Caledonia quaiting club to hold final tourney at Monroe park Priday Rockville. Arch White wins 2:35 pace in 2:201, Oriole 2:50 pace in 23637. Riordan defeated by Billy annth at Frieco. Smith dominates 26 rounds in a hard boxing match. Riordan tires.

Mike Kelly Europe Parson Davies Maher Jim Hall Veill Pittsburg Anson Pfeffer Palo Alto Stockton Cal Columbus Rosie Smith Riordan

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