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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1891

Page

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Efforts to Release Mrs Maybrick Stir U S Women

Prominent national women press petitions for clemency in the Maybrick case, arguing the English verdict and home secretary Matthews misused prerogative. Indiana figures note no local movement yet, while London advocate McDougal contends the trial and verdict were unjust, with arsenic evidence flawed and medical testimony unreliable.

Maybrick Indiana Gail Hamilton McDougal London New York Herald Blaine East Holme Matthews Home Secretary Tr. Humphreys Justice Stephens

Swindlers Caught and Mourning in Jail in Geneva

A group of swindlers profiting from selling bogus relics of Swiss lake dwellers has been arrested in Geneva. They targeted a continental museum by peddling an empty lake dwelling exhibit that had been manufactured a year earlier, triggering mourning among victims.

Geneva

Colored M E conference holds morning session in Wilberforce

The Colored M E conference met at 6 36 AM with short talks and personal experiences. At 11 AM Galegies were elected to the Philadelphia general conference in March 1892. Discussion covered church work and Sunday schools. Wilberforce University in Ohio is highlighted as a major colored institution. The conference continues Tuesday with plans to adjourn after further religious and educational work.

M. E Philadelphia Wilberforce, C

Municipal Debate Turns to Brawl Over Positions

After the principals paused for the signal, fight backers clashed over positions in an unplanned slugging match. The Sullivan and Herod dispute broke up as backers alleged the impromptu bout aimed to stop principals from meeting, with Herod appearing sharper than expected.

Sullivan Herod

Bankers' Suit Highlights Tax Board Contempt Clash

Judge Taylor hears habeas corpus bid by Philip C. Decker of German Bank of Kvansgills against Marion county sheriff. Lawyers clash over state board of equalization powers, lawfulness of imprisonment for contempt, and whether specific tax evasion charges exist. Arguments by Stuart, Green Smith, and deputies unfold. separate note on Blackwell's arrest for assault on a young woman near Kansas and Meridian streets after a dance.

State Board of Equalization Philip C. Decker State Board Ehera Vanderburg Stuart Green Smith Baily Ad. CG Harris

Public Works Board Debates Sidewalks and Paving Plans

City board discussed cement walks on Wabash street by the Grand Opera House and private contracts for Delaware street paths. They planned bids for an iron bridge over Pogue's Run and corrected a paving estimate for Washington street. The Cigarmakers met to discuss dues and farm tenement labor effects on Pennsylvania factories, with a copyright action for the union label approved in Indiana.

Board of Public Works Wabash St Grand Opera House Hoard Martindale Meridian-st Delaware W. H. Eastman Pennsylvania Christs John KH. Obar Sen Fratt-st Meridian Uliicis-sts Pogue Orchard-age Henry Clay Fourteenth-st Toonessey-st Clifford-eve Jefferson-ave Ramsez-aya Ramses i#9 board Warren-Scharf Paving Company Washington St Aibanis Noble Bailey Booker Bruces College-ave Bruce Sanderists Jon £. Schreck Ephralia Barnes Philadelphia New York Chas. Dold Aurondus E. Braham Brooklyn International Cigarmakers’ Convention Indiana Strasser International Union S. W. Bell Peru Reagonia Connersville John Fraze Indianapolia W. T. Jefferies Vs. Wayne John Smith Terri Haute John LT Feltman Richmond Anton Zebule Jivansville W. P. Furry Muncie Julius Wertheim Logansport J. F. Sehnerk South Bend

Sensational Nicaragua Dispatches Stir an Otherwise Quiet Scene

Washington dispatch reports from Agent Laman in Managua downplay U S newspaper fears of unrest in Nicaragua calling the disturbances exaggerated and noting calm and a respected president. Local items include car line opening, a whiskey stamp case, election-board work, a group of crooks tied to highway robbery, deaths, marriages, a dispute over assault with intent to kill, and market notes on wheat oats and hay with price directions.

Gladdenlig Washington Laman Nicaracus United States Nicaragua Way Facta Indianapolis Marion County F. M. B. A State Horns Fred Brown Mitchell Ind Election Board Ross Hawkins Cityclerk Swift Albert Sabo Thad Stevens Ata McPeak Eddy Sullivan Xed Frank Ayres el. Court St William and Dela Ware George Edith Stone CG. D L. H. Pearson Mary Smith Moses Phoebe McGuire Christ Carrie Reese Katie McCarthy Charles Harriet Durand Francis Veachan Broadway Louis Reinhart S. Moerician St Palestine Dotz W. Washington St Augustus Hose Hose Trempar Brown Alexander Johnson Capt Quigly Adam Haubrich N. Delewarest Haubrich Johnson University Park Capt. Quigley Bae Mississippi St N. Tlinojsst

Sentinel mudslinging tale on candidate W. W. Herod

The Sentinel reported that Herod once helped broker a wives trade as attorney and handled $1000 as boot. Republican leaders dismissed it as mud and unlikely to affect votes, while others urged ignoring the affair as a campaign distraction two weeks before election.

Sentinel W. W. Herod Martindale Sullivan Own Herod Ford Winter

Governor Hovey Plans Mexico City Pleasure Trip

Private secretary Roberta plans a 30 day trip for Governor Hovey starting November 1. Attending are Senator Voorbess Gen Lew Wallace Col Tom Nelson and Wilconsier. They will travel by private car to St Louis Wichita and El Paso then Mexico City. From Cuernavaca to Cuernavaca bull fights and Vera Cruz before returning via San Antonio New Orleans and Memphis for pleasure.

Roberta Hovey Mexico Senator Voorbess Lew Wallace Tom Nelson Thomas G. Rran U. S St. Louie Wichita Kas SS Paso Chihuhua Mexico City Cuernavacaco Vera Cruz San Afonio Tex New Orleans Vicksburg

Cambridge City races close as Waltons win at Brighton Beach

A jumble of racing results and sports notes from the era. The Cambridge City races closed Saturday with Hal Pointer defeating Johnson in 2:14, Direct paced an exhibition in 2:07, and Monbars lowered record to 2:19. Other items include a 13:57 cycling world record, various league scores, and a federal court suit over paternity seeking $25,000. The Richmond races open Tuesday and notable owners and horses are mentioned among scattered results.

Twin City Athletic Club Minneaplus Cambridge City Waltons Grand Avenues Brighton Beach Frank Bell Frenklin Kansas City Kispman Latonia John Madden Lexington Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland Pittsburg Brooklyp Cincinnati St. Louis Baltimore Athletics Milwaukee Columbus Louisville Washington W. Dering Buffalo Nelson Areakopmion Columus Harry Wood Brooklyn Richmond Nancy Hanks Monbars Hal Pointer Justina Globe Belle Hamlin Johnson Direct Fitzgerald Cahill McGill Bogie Meakin Weaver Burrill Mungan Boyle Colunies Kien Grim Knell Onahie

Caprivi Optimistic on European Peace at Osnaburg Jubilees

Berlin reports Chancellor Caprivi told jubilant Osnaburg officers that no European sovereign desires war and no government seeks conflict. He said fears are unwarranted and Emperor William is focused on peace. Also noted were unrelated items about a boy released from a reform school and a governor’s pardon amid emotional pleas.

Cappy Berlin Caprivi Osnaburg Hanover William

Daconits Plan Rebellion Near Wuntho Burma

Advices from Rangoon report the Daconits have organized a rebellion near Wuntho in Burmah and prepare to attack the British garrison. Led by a refugee named Tsawha they have already clashed with British troops and serious fighting is expected soon.

London Rangoon Wuntho Burmah Tsawha

Henderson man kills landlady after rebuke

In Henderson Kentucky on September 28 Charles Johnson shot and killed his landlady Emma Hopkins after she corrected him for ungentlemanly conduct.

Charlie Hendrson, Ky Charles Johnson Emma Hopkins

Surgeon general says yellow fever used in this country

Washington September 28 the surgeon general of the Marine hospital notes there is use of yellow fever in the United States and discusses its presence within the country.

Washington the Marine Hospital

Theatre notes preview Alabama at Grand and English perfs

The week brings A M Palmers company to the former house with Alabama while Nellie McHenry returns at Englishs in a circus themed act. Park Theatre hosts Me and Jack a farce by Lester Williams with splashy costumes and light plot. Richard Manefield aims at tragedy in Nero with a bold kissing scene that outdoes prior stage kisses.

A. M. Palmer Alabama Nellie McHenry English Lester & Williams Jack Richard Manefield Edwin Booth Nero Mr. Mansfield

Socialist's views and aims of a Detroit union agitator

A Sun reporter interviewed Samuel Goldwater of Detroit at the cigar makers' convention where a socialist section led by him advocates equal power for all, democratic reforms, and a more fair state. He denies leading the movement, calls himself an agitator, and defines socialism as striving toward a more democratic society with strong, widespread organizations to be felt nationwide.

Cigarmakers Samuel Goldwater Detroit Sun Socialist Movement Organization of Labor Socfier

Free Painter for Four Unm sidstation Christmas Gift Idea

The Sun notes Christmas as a time when children seek gifts and family roles. It suggests simple, small earnings and a Sun drive to help boys buy presents, mentioning limited hours and a fair profit from selling Suns before six.

Woman in Church Poison Case Leads To Ambulance Delay

A woman named Mattie Culip, reportedly poisoned with laudanum, collapsed at Central Christian Church steps near The Sun office in Indianapolis. Despite urgent telephoned ambulances, hospital dispatches were delayed and doctors attended her in the chapel then transported her once available. Also reported: a night earthquake tremor felt citywide, an assault on car driver William Perkins by passenger William Kline with a car hook, and a weather forecast for Indiana with cooler conditions and rain overnight.

Central Christian Church Sun Office Dis Metcalf Geis Sun Krecelo & Whitsit City Hospital Gais Powers, Blacknail Wiliam Perkins Brightwood William Kine Kline Perkins Penn St

Brotherhood Engineers Meet in Jersey City Session

Freight wreck in Columbus Wisconsin Friday night killed three trainmen. Savannah wharf laborers walked for higher wages Monday. About 1600 men displaced as Chandler town in the Cherokee strip is opened Monday at noon. Police found James Kane murdered in a Youngstown alley Sunday, robbery suspected. Surveyors from Salt Lake City began a Big Horn basin expedition two months ago and have not been heard from.

Brotherhood of Engineers Jersey City N. J Columbus Wis Savannah Chandler New Cherokee Strip Youngstown James Kane Big Horn Basin Salt Lake City Wilds Poly Place

Jersey Coffee Draws Large Crowds at Friday Test

Thousands sampled the aromatic drink in a Friday event, with cups given away to quench thirst. The Jersey coffee is available at all grocers, with office desks at Wm. Lt. Elder's noted in the report.

Jersey Coffee Wm. Lt

New Grounds and Race Track Planned for State Fair Sale

The state fair grounds, valued at about 800000, will be sold as a new board seeks faster track facilities. A one mile square track is planned with four straightaways, faster than any west of Indianapolis, and purses may total around 36040. Hotels may pool funds to boost prize money, while the board eyes a new fair on new grounds after a court decision. The secretary’s office moved back to the state house as heavy gate receipts arrive, though officials withhold exact figures until week’s end. The board meets November 10 to finalize sale and site plans if any buyer appears.

Board of Agriculture State House Sizg Indianapolis Es Hotel Bagley Ibis Johnson State Treasury Supreme Court United States Court

Sweeping Denial On Indy Gas Conspiracy From Councilman

Councilman Pear son denounces reports of a conspiracy involving the Indianapolis gas company and city officials. He asserts no contract exists with the city now or in the future and denies seeking higher rates or favors for the gas firm. He states he has not contributed to any campaign or discussed price increases and claims to have spoken truthfully on council floor.

Idonday Sentinel Pearson Indianapolis Herod Mr. Sullivan Heros Tudianapolis Gan Company

Fortune's Gift to a Young Farmer in Dakota

In Glaird Forks North Dakota September 28 John S Sinclair of Lakota Nelson county inherits the earldom of Caithness after his father’s death. The English estate covers 15000 acres with annual rent of 25000 dollars.

Fortune Dakota Glaid Forks N. D Dakota Prairies House of Lords John 8S Sinclair Lakota Nelaton County Earl of Caithness

Terry show cass company assigns to James Head

The Terry show cass company has assigned to James Head with liabilities of $45,000. It is thought the assets are largely in excess of debts. New York Store Pattis Dry Goods Co Antique side boards $12.50 Moon for Little. The Bun's liners are run on that motto Try'em. Good returns are certain.

New York Pattis Dry Goods Co

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