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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1891
Page
1
The Italian steamer Taoromina and the Greek Thessalia collided off Cape Colonna killing most aboard the Taoromina. The Thessalia saved sixteen, with accounts differing on fault and timing. The Thessalia suffered heavy damage and lost mails and ballast.
Coroner Manker has begun an official investigation into the Shaughnessy murder. Witness depositions confirm prior published facts, with officials uncertain whether a murder occurred. Supt Colbert and Capt Splann discuss the bullet findings and theories, including a possible train strike and ambush, while noting inconsistent witness cooperation.
A disputed move by the Street Commissioners kept their payroll from newsroom access. Reporters from The Sun and The Journal confronted Clerk Parker and Sam Perrott as the payroll vanished into a safe. The Board refused to disclose the documents, citing no access and shifting blame among officials.
The Herald reports San Salvador earthquake casualties in the city about 40 killed and 200 injured with hundreds more nationwide. Wires fell, bricks and glass flew, and residents fled on all fours as tremors continued. Fear grows over Sept 21 equinox destruction and a flood fatality at a nearby extinct volcano crater.
New York reports former partner of John Daly, gambler, denies taking 100000 from Daly’s safe as false and malicious. Cincinnati dispatch notes S Vera Ava identified as Miss Diss Debar in abduction case at a Chicago Jesuit church. unrelated ad text appears amid fragmented lines.
The Star and Herald editorial from Panama reports the Nicaragua canal enterprise is practically abandoned with work stagnated at Greytown. Ex-employes return home and the breakwater project is a failure, suggesting any revival would require nearly total reconstruction.
A schooner report from the Fleute Islands area notes severe Pacific storms causing dozens of canoes to capsize. Eight natives were lost to sharks as crews battled high seas. In Ohio, a separate item records a bicycle tournament won by C. E. Williams of Erie with a 45 minute 33 second time.
The German orphans home on State avenue will hold its annual orphans feast Sunday with about twenty cars of excursionists from Cincinnati expected. A separate note records a collision near Grand hotel injuring Jake Lovg, a banana peddler, who was taken home by Powers Blackwell and Demmerly’s ambulance. Firemen’s ball planning at Tomlinson hall for Oct 15 includes Cameron’s military band. Local grain market moves show corn down and wheat up slightly, with general Chicago price declines. A list of local residents and ages appears, including multiple couples and youths, with causes such as pneumonia and diphtheria noted in some entries.
Carland W Bryan druggist opposite Union Station promotes Radam microbe killer from a persuasive ad. Also mentions a Bare Jewel and other beauties at AL Mullers popular store 48.5 Tilinols street in a garbled promotional fragment.
James Johnson, a 20 year old former jockey turned horse artist and rising pugilist, pursues lightweight glory and has claimed 18 victories. He trains at St Clair hall with John Hicka and Sam Carter, balancing drawing with heavy muscle work to sharpen both art and fighting skills.
A report on living costs notes more expensive foods and limited meals for many in the free country. Eggs, butter, sugar, coffee, and meats show higher prices amid tariff changes and scarce chickens. Fresh produce remains costly but largely steady year over year, with notable regional price differences.
Saturday afternoon the county commissioners awarded five contracts for the new county jail. Ross & Fritz receive 7700 for rubble masonry and excavations, G Ittenbach & Co 35700 for cut stone, Conrad Bender 15589 for carpenter work, J B Farrell & Co 5800 for steam heating and electrical work, P J Pauley Jail Co 43500 for iron work, with Pauley also securing a 7500 Jock contract. All firms are local except Pauley from St Louis. Masonry and foundation due April 1, full structure by Sept 1, 1592.
The Sentinel notes Ed Davie will study at Wabash College this winter while others in the local press circle relocate for the season. Humorous anecdotes recount a guard’s jail visit, a canine encounter near a country residence, and reporters’ exclusive privileges, ending with a cartoonish image of a six footer fleeing deep water after a dog chase.
The new Central Avenue Methodist church corner stone laying will occur before Saturday readers arrive. Cost about £50,000 with a 125 foot tower, 1,400 seating, inclined semi circular seating, stained glass, and electric lighting. Rev H A Buchtel Rev Hillary A Goodin Rev Frost Craft T A Goodwin Thos A Lynch to participate. Choir around 30 under Will Wocher.
A large slate of fighters and horses is released from Pittsburg including Frank Ward and Sheepshead plus entries like Kingstock Tenny Fringe La Tosca Raceland Watterson. Upcoming events include a peace conference in New York next week and a Sept 22 heavyweight bout in New Orleans with Tommy Warren and Cal McCarthy for 1500 dollars.
The case centers on Miss Lucius who fled the city after her bond of 1000 dollars in Dr Prunk’s abortion indictment was forfeited. Reports place her in Chicago at 1441 Michigan Ave employed in a millinery shop, prompting officials to pursue her for trial. Dr Prunk’s charge and companion arrest of Mrs Hibben remain unresolved as authorities seek Lucius. A separate note describes a Savannah to Savannah express robbery where two alleged passengers forced the messenger to open the safe and fled with money, pursued by detectives.
A ten round boxing match at Charlotte Rochester between Ike Farrell of Buffalo and Dave Connors of Rochester drew after about two hours past midnight. Each fighter held under 150 pounds, with Farrel leading from the start, but the referee ruled a draw in a bout for 250 a side amid about 106 attendees.
The Starbuck arrived from Central America with news of a hurricane that struck Coravito Nicaragua on August 3, killing one person and destroying buildings. Te gucigalva faces a severe population decline due to the disaster. The Ville Bordeaux is overdue at Colon, raising grave safety concerns.
F L Perley of Barnum’s Circus visits and announces the Sept 22 show with new animals and performers such as the Meers sisters Charles W Fish Willie O Dale Nicolas Ceballos and the Jour dans brothers. The Nero spectacle and Abraham Lincoln act draw crowds as Chestnut St theater plans two weeks in October and ends engagement by closing last Saturday night.
A cloaked mother with a baby left the infant with Mrs. J F Coburn of West Indianapolis in a New York store. The mother fled soon after, leaving a note claiming poverty. Coburn and her three daughters plan to rear the child as a keepsake.
Halifax reports detail a catastrophic storm with multiple wrecks. The schooner Gregorian from Talmouth lost its 17 crew members. The leak Camellia at Tin Cove is a total loss with captain and eight crew dead, and women and children's clothing found, suggesting families aboard. Captain McClure and crew of the Lizzie Horton reached Sydney after a rapid foundering left them to row 60 miles to Cape Race with no food or water for 88 hours. Many other marine disasters are noted.
Palemon A Beck an early Central Indiana pioneer and Democrat died Friday at 72 after heart trouble. He moved to Boone county in 1830 and owned 1100 acres, was a major First National Bank Lebanon stockholder, and friend of Gov Sam Huston of Texas whom he visited on horseback. He left 11 children including Dr Will Beck and Henry Beck the attorney. He helped negotiate treaties with the Indiana.
Paris envoy M Floquet says France does not seek war but would face any turn in the European conflict with caution. He warns Emperor William could trigger a reckless crisis and notes France remains wary, yet friendly with Russia as a safeguard against aggression.
In Zaforth Ontario on September 12 Mitchell L Jessell 72 pledges for trial on abduction charges after persuading 12 year old Katie Kennedy to flee with him under a marriage promise. Police halted them at the first station and returned the girl to her home.
Washington dispatch notes disbelief in charges against Baronava by the Italian colony. His salary reportedly $1,800 with $8,000 yearly for all expenses. claims say he lived in movables, dined in first class hotels, and his annual expenses exceeded $10,000. Also Treasury says origin stamping will be enforced, using G er m for Germany and Eng for England.
Baltimore dispatch reports Hon. J. H. B. Latrobe aged 89 father of ex mayor Latrobe and leading Maryland lawyer died this morning in Baltimore on September 12.
A report from Kingston Ont indicates natural gas discovery on the Rockwood assam grounds with enough capacity to supply the entire city with light and fuel, marking a major local energy development.
The board of agriculture secretary is missing after traveling to state fairs. A bronze ball for the soldiers' monument remains unfinished, delaying Miss Liberty’s stand. Rumors claim a cross road fair has spirited the official for exhibit, hay fever shown as proof. The state fair is set for September 21 to 26.
In a lively council session Bill Hicklin led debates over tax levy estimates by Controller Woollen. The meeting covered unexpended balances, appropriations, and a precinct vote count dispute raising Republican concerns about ballot allotments. Adjournment followed plans for a Saturday special and a shift to Monday. Also note ex Governor Gear may head the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The notice promotes obtaining up-to-date timepieces from the American Watch Club Co. at 12 N. Pennsylvania St, claiming superior quality over old or poor watches. It also advertises men and boys hats at Seaton's Hat Store, 27 N. Pennsylvania Ave, emphasizing low prices.
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