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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1891
Page
1
San Salvador reports a devastating earthquake in the republic causing widespread destruction. Buildings collapsed and walls cracked while residents fled in night clothes. Authorities provide improvised shelter as coastal towns suffer extensive damage and death tolls remain uncertain.
The Sun reporter gathers varied Union and nonunion views on who counts as a scab during the L. E. and W. strike. C W Martin defines a scab as a worker who fills a justly caused vacancy, willingly taking the place of a stricken worker. Other trainmen discuss union solidarity and the bluff by Bradbury about moving trains.
In Knoxville on September 10 a tense stand in Coal Creek and Briceville accompanies reports that 125 convicts in the ruins may be released by free miners if the legislature fails to repeal the convict labor contract law. Operators fear a renewed clash despite militia presence as mining suspends.
France enjoys a military display while Spain faces republican agitation. Carmen Sylva, Roumania’s queen, is gravely ill. Rome to host twenty thousand French workers and the pope. An English court freezes Balmaceda’s $1,000,000 as fate’s decision nears. Mormon missions expand in England and Scandinavia amid public anger. Diptheria spreads in famine districts of Russia.
Washington Sept 10 Treasury officials express lively satisfaction with current treasury condition and near term outlook. They cite relief from spring worries over large appropriations and shrinking surplus as gold flows ease. Secretary Foster boosted free gold margin through bond redemptions and currency exchanges, signaling stronger reserve and credit confidence.
Nassau N P September 10 reports the town transformed into a busy trading hub as wreckage from the El Dorado streams ashore. About 60000 dollars of goods are being sold to residents and visitors from New Providence and nearby islands despite protests of piracy. Gov Armbrosa Shea’s arrival next month may trigger an international dispute. Elsewhere, the USS Pensacola sailed for Honolulu with possible orders to aid the Baltimore.
The Eden musee is open afternoons. Lester Williams company visits the Park the week of Sept 28. Grandin's make up as Lincoln impresses audiences and his performance follows the assassination thread with Booth. Marceau Power shoot flash pictures. Fennessey seeks manager. Tacoma and local actors noted.
A workhouse guard, John Shaughnessy, was killed after being run over by a Big Four express near Garfield park. Witnesses described a horse and light wagon, three men, and a pistol shot. Theories include accidental track accident or foul play with possible prisoner involvement.
Fassett wins gubernatorial nomination by acclamation at New York Republican meeting in Fornhest, with Hecker as Workingmen candidate. Kerefick challenges Fassett, then switches sides as Stewart L. Whehford withdraws support. Platform endorses Harrison administration, Blaine reciprocity plan, and national defense. The paper notes party divisions over currency, silver, and canal policy.
The 26 member Indiana world’s fair commission held sessions at the state house. Committees on agriculture livestock machinery building material mining education and women’s work met independently to plan department work. The executive committee reviewed bids for a display building with action unlikely before Friday. Candidates for chief commissioner include B F Havens D H Fenton and Cal Fletcher.
Wheat trading was weak with ticklish prices and slow bidding while new corn is expected at a fair price. The provision market stayed firm with high Chicago quotations. In White River a man named Mike Welch, found astride a dead horse, may have mental issues after claiming a companion named George fell overboard. river search found only a coat, no disputing theory of foul play.
Mr. Brenneke reopens his school of dancing inviting children adults and ladies for classes. Applications may be made by visiting the academy at 821 N Pennsylvania St Mayer City ABU Esme and Demens worded in the notice.
Indications are Secretary Blaine will return to Washington by Oct 1. The Seward mansion near Lafayette Square remains largely unchanged, famed for antique features and avoided modern redecorations. Blaine bought the home for about $90,000, adjoining Lafayette Square and Pennsylvania Avenue, near the White House.
The Estimable Board of Safety is blamed for drawing crowds away from Mr. Herod’s meeting at Tal bott block. At the scene near Mike Lucid’s saloon on S West and Grant sts, police and board members deny interference as Hobson’s claim of a staged pow wow circulates. The account cites Chief Colbert and Supt Catterson disputing claims of any disruption. Meanwhile asphalt workers on Virginia avenue strike for 1.75 a day, about 125 men quit, contractor Shearer and Kenyon say they will fill posts if needed but hope for a return to normal wages.
Memphis pulpits flare as Rev Nightingale, editor and pastor, urges congregation to buy Winchester rifles to confront whites. A faction agrees to armed action, excommunications follow, and warrants clash as legal actions and assaults spread through the tense church meeting. Nearby, moonshiner Leger remains at large after shooting Crawford, with a $500 Kentucky reward and pursuit ongoing. Ex-Congressman McComas returns to Washington denying any court of claims bid.
President Frenzel of Citizens Street Railway details plans to complete the N Indianapolis line by October 1 under a $10,000 bond. He mentions readiness of the city loop west of Crown Hill, College Ave line delays due to paving, and a winter terminus at College Ave and Seventeenth Street. He notes improvements on the Virginia Avenue viaduct and possible rapid transit on S Meridian Street alongside southern lines.
Organized labor members from Central union and a sizable drain corps attended a Wednesday night gathering in the criminal sport room to support laundry workers. Speakers Morris Ross Father O Donahue Rev Dexter W P Fishback Charles Higggson and D F Kennady urged unity and higher aims for labor, praising solidarity and promising to bring opposing laundries into line.
Mr Woollen angrily defends his office amid accusations of overdrawing the street commissioners' appropriations. He plans to present a detailed report to the Council in a few days, asserting his innocence and urging publication of his side. The journal cites an August balance of $1,860.34 and a September payroll of $981.60 leaving $827.65 unexpended.
Russia expresses irritation and disappointment that the agreement with Turkey forbids her warships from venting hostility toward England in the Dardanelles, a constraint noted as England remains a target of Russia’s ire.
Two farmers visiting a rough New York City area were attacked by thieves. They were knocked down and robbed, one sustaining severe injuries when thieves cut off the leg of a trousers pocket and left the men bleeding and unconscious. authorities were searching for the suspects.
Mr Buck told Tax Sun that he was not speculating but passing spare moments in the Board of Trade building. He states he is an insurance agent and denies giving some answers in a published interview and says some questions were not asked.
In Milwaukee at Wisconsin General Hospital a major operation removed a large surface of diseased skull bone from a woman with tuberculosis. Doctors grafted 24 skin pieces from her husband’s arm onto the exposed bone and expressed high hopes for recovery.
Christiana Bluerock an elderly resident of Rural Street just above Clifford Avenue died Wednesday afternoon from heart trouble. Authorities reported no foul play. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
Indianapolis residents face steep real estate tax hikes under the new law. A 20‑member Commercial Club panel urged a 10 percent cut, arguing Marion County rates exceed state averages, but the Board of Review rejected the appeal. Officials warn high assessments reflect Democratic policy and blame political changes for the burden.
Wilson Nel, a colored stable boy at Sheepshead Bay race track, was shot dead early Wednesday after a quarrel with coworker Edwin Mitchell, also colored. Mitchell surrendered and was jailed.
New Orleans reports private advices that Lady Malonea, wife of the recently appointed governor-general at Belize, died on September 1 two weeks after arrival. She succumbed to the malaria fever epidemic affecting the colony.
Walter Lane a Long Island railroad section master was riding a railroad tricycle on the track Tuesday night when struck and killed by a freight train. The incident occurred on the railroad line with Lane dying instantly.
Detroit Sept 10 Judge T M Cooley chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission forwarded his resignation to President Harrison. Ill health is given as the cause.
W F Crawford notes strong real estate demand and laments open saloons on Labor Day. Attorney Clifford predicts a busy term with many trials and few divorces. T S Rollins observes low city election turnout despite bands and torchlight. Supreme court librarian Thornton plans a vacation as term looms and workload rises.
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