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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1891
Page
1
The murder case of John Shaughnessy, a night watchman at a workhouse, unfolds with new details. Langsdale and a dog led to the discovery of a bullet near the railroad, while witnesses recall eerie happenings and threats from local tramps. Investigators note that Shaughnessy recently jailed troublesome prisoners and speculate a motive tied to his duties.
In San Francisco near the police station Lt. Grant, a police officer, was shot and fatally slain late Thursday night by M. B. Curtis, known as Samuel of Posen. Curtis, who had attended Bernhardi's play with his wife, was arrested amid a fray with a toughs crowd. the case remains under mystery as investigators pursue details.
In Tyre, S F Parker sold George Harris’s wife a sewing machine. Harris killed Parker with multiple stab wounds and then fatally cut his wife’s throat before police captured him after a fierce struggle. The report also notes President Harrison’s hunting trip with officials and a police parade in Washington.
reports from New York say the missing Madame Ava is the notorious Dis Debar woman seen in Chicago. her history includes swindling, a New York lawyer Luther Marsh, alleged spirit paintings, a mansion gift and legal recovery, a nun disguise in Italy, and return to America with sensational appearances. observers doubt a genuine death threat, viewing it as a ploy to lure new swindles.
A New York woman Lizzie Walters attempted suicide by gas after leaving a note accusing butcher Joseph Scherr of causing her troubles. he has been arrested. An insane domestic Sulian Casserly threatened children, prompting police intervention and a proposed marriage to Officer Wilson after a sudden embrace. An insanity inquest will be held. Separately, the Trades Union Congress in New Castle debated factory inspections by workers and a move to enforce eight hour mining laws, with a parliamentary push approved by a wide margin.
Spooks DeBar Again Curicano Sept 11 Vera Aya the alleged evangelist from London is still missing but Friday morning developments explain her absence. A New York paper cites a woman Friday matching Ann Odelia Diss DeBar as the Gotham spook involved. She claimed the woman worked church groups in several cities including Boston, but no money was known to have been obtained here.
John A. Newman released under the poor convict act after federal revenue law case in Lebanon. Tax commission adjourns. Evansville land assessment at 20 percent, surrounding township at 10 percent. Sleeping car firms may be rated without hearing. Robbery assault cases continued. Horn in poor health with jaw injuries and lung trouble. Various marriages and licenses listed. numerous names and addresses appear in the notice.
Missee a Stake details a Friday morning break in at Baldwin & Morgan wholesale, robbers blow open a safe and take 200 dollars and six watches, missing 10,000 dollars from a third door. No clues.
Lake Erie and Western switchmen remain on strike in Lima, Ohio, with orders to hold all eastbound freight in force. A Sun reporter says Lima has not yet been asked to strike and no serious trouble is expected, though the situation could change if the dispute spreads.
Acting secretary Spalding informs the French minister in Washington that no law allows Meissioner paintings to be loaned for a Paris exhibition next year and returned duty free. He notes a special act of Congress will be needed, as with the 1889 French exposition, but expects no difficulty in obtaining it.
Looks Lise Wer. BaToum, Russia, Sept. 11. Eleven ship ments of war stores have traversed the Dardanelles this year. The Russian army manouvres have commenced in the Vistula valley under Gen. Mirkovich. A Royal Bankrupt Lonpox, Sept. 11. Lord Stewart Gordon, heir to the marquisate, was declared bankrupt with unsecured debts over $90,000 and assets of about $5,000.
The report notes commutations for Charles Kelly and Clarence Davison from the pen to reform school for larceny. It mentions unreplied inquiries about fast horses, and a boisterous, rusty tin dipper used by the governor for ice water, contrasted with Lieut. Gov. Chase's silver setup, recalling Posey days.
City auditors report total taxables at about 93.8 million with real estate personal railroads and improvements. Officials project city taxables near 1.245 million for coming year, with Belt Road and Union Railway contributing large increments. Council will set the levy, while figures may adjust upward as roads shift into city taxation.
The Indiana world’s fair commission met at the state house Friday morning and elected BT Havens of Terre Haute as executive Commissioner after two ballots. The Indiana building, designed by Henry L Cobb of Chicago, will be two stories of stone and terra cotta with two square towers and entrances, costing under 45000 dollars. Plans may shift to an Indiana firm D A Bohlen & Son of Indianapolis if revised. The commission reviewed committee reports.
Washington reports no solid advices from the state department on the Ichong riot in China. The American missionaries’ residence was destroyed and verification will take time due to slow communications. The steamship Charleston should reach China waters soon, while the Pstrels will need about two months from New York. the navy department will aid in protecting American interests in China.
BROOKVILLE Tid September 11. A missing treasurer Burhoper is reported after days of examination. His accounts are said to be 33600 short, prompting ongoing inquiries into the shortage and possible discrepancies.
Dorsey T. Claggett, representative on the world’s fair commission, reports near unanimity for a 5,060,000 loan to Chicago. He notes many prefer a grant to a loan and praises Chicago’s overfulfilment of promises, with exposition plans expanding beyond initial safeguards.
The largest and finest stock in the state is at the New York store. All orders promotion attended to by the best workmen. Pettis Dry Goods Lime and Gament sewer pipe hair plaster and fire brick. A B Moyer & 06 40 Mises.
Washington dispatch reports B Shep perd White, once a prominent figure in exclusive society, arrested in Chicago for forging his employer's name and has forfeited his $20,000 bail bond.
Capt. Frederick L. Dodge a retired officer with Indian service records shot himself Thursday night in Detnoir. Despondency is listed as the cause in this terse final note from a personal crisis report.
The Chicago Herald reports Indiana woman Virginia C. Meredith as a leading candidate for chief of the livestock department at the world’s fair. Director General Davis received visitors and faced mixed pressure from farmers and critics over appointing a woman. He said no appointment will be made for three months unless needed.
The board reports toll valuations of 3,638,735 and 11,156,274 for rail and telephony sectors. Total increase among corporations is 18,251, with telephone companies rising by 1,250,000 and separations by 23,150. Overall Indiana taxable property value comes to 1,859,559,709.
Ex-Senator Stephen W. Dorsey of New Mexico travels through Chicago returning from an eastern trip. He endorses James G Blaine as the likely unanimous choice for the presidential nomination next year and says McKinley is next in popular favor. He comments on President Harrison saying there is little enthusiasm and quips that cutting him in two would not draw blood because he is too cold.
The Journal notes Judge Taylor’s decision cited by The Sun, denying remonstrators relief except by a damage suit after remonstrances period. It explains that Mrs. Murray temporarily blocked Algordst’s improvement and remonstrators may readvertise to delay projects. The Lux counters The Sun, clarifying no remonstration revival under court findings but another route to halt progress. Also: fire destroys Stevens factory on Clark Street. lumber yard stock and tools valued. Luby among the dead.
New York on Sept 11 W A Smith of W A Co brokers 60 Broadway was arrested on a charge of grand larceny. The complainant, a prominent merchant of Poughkeepsie, says Smith stole money given to him to buy stocks on margin.
The Wilbur opera company will stage Gran Abraham Lincoln and Park Custer next week with Susie Kirwin as the debutante star. Strong cast and a large repertory are promised. the Thursday show drew $97 more than the prior evening and the assassination scene was praised. Fleming, cast as the old farmer in the barn, knows Booth and suggested stylistic refinements to the performance.
Local political fray centers on Archibald Hall declining the Republican Ninth Ward nomination. A Friday primary looms with A D Despo likely to receive the nomination while Sterling R Bolt, Geo H McCaslin and John Landers are floated for county treasurer and other posts. An alleged agreement ties Backus to Holt, with Holt's honesty vouched by Backus. Democrats predict sweeping gains, while council candidates defend records and emphasize procity votes.
Ten of the Western paving company's Virginia strikers return to work Friday morning at the old wage scale. Contractor Shearer urged them back, persuading some with humor and promises of protection from holdouts. He noted captains seek $2 per day while workers demand $1.75, and warned those not returning would be replaced. Some strikers intend to stay out until demands are met.
Washington dispatch reports rumor that Secretary Noble and President Harrison agreed during Noble’s Cape May visit that Pension Commissioner Raw should be asked to resign once a successor is chosen.
The body of an underdeveloped infant was found in Military Park at about 6 o'clock Friday morning by Sergeant Kurtz. It lay uncovered on the ground, and it is believed to have been placed there during Thursday night. D Kregele & Son took charge of the body.
Latonia Radcliffe Nina Archer Fore runner Lillies Milo and Washington staged flawed performances at Milwaukee. Edward cut and Duke released. A 35-year-old named Blontoiia ran Murfreesboro mile in 2 22384. Several horse and boxing bouts anchored the day with notable pace times and matchups across towns from Murfreesboro to Ha voken and Coy's on Sept 1.
An ad contrasts an old style watch purchase with the latest from the American Watch Club Co I N Pennsylvania Street. It touts watches and diamonds as a specialty and promotes hats at Seaton's hat store 27 North Pennsylvania Street as the cheapest for men and boys.
The Sun profiles Taylor Robbins, once a jockey known as Taylor, now a night cashier at Kershner’s restaurant. Once weighing 90 pounds and racing across tracks from Sheepshead to Long Branch, he rode horses like Pink Cottage and Lightning Harry, and speaks of the danger, fame, and fortunes jockeys chase as they court racing’s fever and the mercy of weight and luck.
Misa M. Veras Ava, known for aiding London outcasts, is reported missing after a visit with Dr. Bolton's wife to the Jesuit church on West Twelfth Street. They left after a 35 minute talk in the rectory, and she has not been seen since despite police efforts amid threats she had received.
A Union Pacific passenger train wreck about six miles from Beatrice Nebraska has reportedly killed many and injured a large number. A relief train has been dispatched to the disaster scene.
A today sale offers men s fine sewed shoes in latest styles button congress and lace at 3.20. Davis Shoe Company Wash st advertises bargains in reed rockers at 3 each at the Pettis Dry Goods Co s New York Store scheduled for Sept 11.
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