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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1891
Page
1
In Bound Brook New Jersey Julia Fitzpatrick an ambitious 11 year old records a string of unlikely doings. She corrals stray calves for 25 cents a head and earns 6.75 while keeping 95.25 for herself. She then foils more livestock and earns a reputation as a neighborhood “terror.”
The oyster season begins with boats out Tuesday and early catches proving good. Prices run around 25 cents a dozen at Fulton and markets report strong demand as oysters return after a long summer prohibition. Dealers note new canning methods for deviled crabs and shells, while McRoney of the June restaurant praises the early crop as exceptionally fine.
Hicosier plans a big excursion to Cincinnati via Bip 4 route leaving Union Station at 0 a.m. return from Cincinnati at 9 p.m. Round trip is $2.60 with tickets valid on regular trains Monday and Tuesday. See Last Days of Pompeii and labor day demonstrations.
EARLIN Sept 1 The socialist paper Die Volkswacht has been suppressed for violent attacks on the government. A collision between passenger trains at Puntkirchen Monday killed four people and left several others injured.
The state fair committee met at the state house on Tuesday afternoon to decide a band for the fair. The board discussed appeals in executive session while other officials handled routine matters. A mix of local notices, deaths, marriages, and political replies filled the day.
An old fishing column extols bass and other freshwater species, noting smallmouth bass prizes, weight records, and local carp dogfish and other fish. Prices for fish, frogs, and lobsters are listed, with anecdotes about how some species fare as food and their habits.
Sir Henry Wood sails for Chicago to organize the British section for the 703 exhibition. Britain expects government support and strong colonial participation, with French funding pledged for fine arts and notable British manufacturers aiming to join the fair.
The governor blasts a state board printing over the public instruction report of La Follette. The 1584 and 1890 volumes show heavy use of space and questionable certificates. Roberts says forgery occurred as the governor’s approval was not obtained and the board pressed the book through without his signoff.
A Monday evening floor give way at Mrs. Gao on 180 Michigan Ave. as Davis family prepared supper. Mrs. Davis sustained serious back injuries from a falling stove while her husband suffered facial burns. Neighbors report the house as unsafe due to rotten floors and long neglect. A reporter on Tuesday found Mrs. Davis bedridden and in great pain. The incident underscores hazardous aging homes on the avenue.
In New York's 105th Street district west of Central Park, Officer John J. Sherman was killed Tuesday morning by a razor wielded by Francis Noah, a 30 year old colored servant employed by Alexander I. Byer of 144 West 105th Street. Noah resisted arrest, and Byer called for help as the assailant attempted suicide when cornered.
St Petersburg dispatch reports the Imperial bank gains permission to print a temporary banknote issue totaling 25,000,600 rubles. The move aims to bolster liquidity amid unsettled financial conditions and is described as a controlled emergency measure by authorities.
A mixed passenger train on the L.&E. & St. L. line plunged down an embankment near Tall City, 57 miles from Evansville, after a broken wheel flange. Escaping steam scalded 25 passengers, four died, many injured. Engineer Jack App escaped with slight injuries. The wreck prompted relief trains and medical aid. Separately, William Henderson faced court for assault, abduction, and other charges, with his violent acts noted and he received a term at the work house. Edith Williams was jailed for suspected piano theft amid a disputed ownership case.
The Pronk Gase case involving Ida Lucius was heard in police court Tuesday. She was brought up for forfeiture and announced she would be in the city by Wednesday, seeking a continuance. Prosecutor Hoekeman denied knowledge of her appearance and hoped for her arrival. if she comes, the case against Pronk will be resumed immediately.
New York Sept. L A statements quote a lead trust official defending profits as the trust earns 6 3 4 red 7 cents a pound for white lead. Outside manufacturers have not disrupted business. gains offset losses from linseed oil, with price rises improving finances. A separate item notes Willie Alen, 12, charged with burglary, case postponed for more evidence. Also described is a monument iron turret jig bone planned for soldiers’ monument featuring a bronze ball to be cast in Chicago.
Waco Texas in Cameron district proceedings show L S and L Lyons dry goods dealers filed trust deeds to secure preferred creditors totaling 36060 dollars. New York and Hebrew owned firms carry large unsettled bills against them.
The Nelson specialty troupe at the Park drew a large Monday crowd with acrobatics by the seven Nelsons and graceful singing by Grace Me Tillis Baach. Wil sop impressed with German pieces. Gorman's minstrels open Tuesday at English's with shows Wednesday. A Tuesday noon street parade was notably neat. Edwin J. Webber sails as a Cincinnati orchestra soloist next week. praise from cities cites him as a tenor of note. A misprint tipped Tar Sun to announce Grattan Donnelly's farce at Evelish's later season.
Acting Secretary Wharton updates free port status for Trieste to Austro-Hungarian laws after Vienna dispatch. Treasury amends prior instruction. Secretary Tracy resumes duties at the Navy Department. May discuss debt reduction shows approx 7.6 million gain. 23,221,050 5 percent bonds outstanding 27,909,000 to redeem. Foeter notes 106,000,090 available for redemptions, excluding gold reserve. International geological congress plans a 25 day Yellowstone trip for about 100 members. Asiatic squadron positions: Monocracy at Yokohama, Alliances at Skernmal for Cheetao, Palos at Hoochew. No Chili intel forthcoming. Montt to visit state department only by government instruction.
Word of a daring Nelson British Columbia mining town robbery arrives from Winnipeg. An armed intruder bound the depot agent, forced entry to the cafe and secured 82000 in cash before escaping. No telegraphic link to Nelson.
In the Detroit River near Grassy Island at midnight the steam tug Large Senka loaded with cargo from Lake Erie islands was struck by the steam barge Morley and sank. The engineer, fireman, and the captain's wife drowned. Also reported are a suicide attempt in Tagaday Hospital, a partial recovery of Mr. Spurgeon, and an arson arrest in Huntington. The New York wealth report notes state assessments totaling $5,307 for hydrastate and total real and personal property at $3,779,363,746.
Readable items note several horse and sports results with multiple names and places. Independence Iowa race updates mark Allertoz, Weyne four days of September 24 purse events at Sheepshead Bay and Chesapeake. Baseball scores show Boston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Baltimore, and Athletics results with listed batteries. Also mentions New Fall inventory at New York Store and Buffalo Shoe Rouge bargains.
Voters face a shift in stamping to show choices. The city party central committees seek to educate on the new amendments replacing the old scratched ticket with simple stamping of candidates or yes no on questions. Scratched tickets may be deemed invalid while straight tickets are stamped by the design. Guidance covers stamping positions, avoiding touching squares, and folding ballots to keep clerk initials visible. The party that relies on scratching will bear the consequences of the new rules.
Washington dispatch notes the October term will hear cases on the McKinley tariff law and the Dingley worsted resolution. The court's rulings may reshape import duties and the future application of the tariff. Included are references to political figures and forecasts of wider market impact.
Press foreign acts and a string of dramatic items from typhoons to colliery explosions. The piece notes political shifts, a pope's possible move, and rumors about Germany and American pork. It advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for impurities and mentions new bookcases and a store opening with specials.
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