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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1896

Page

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Quiet in Madrid as Cuba policy shocks world

Reports from Madrid, London, Havana and New York detail global reactions to the U S house vote on Cuban resolutions, with officials taking precautions to protect Americans and property, newspapers urging Spain to consider concessions, and public sentiment split between Cuban sympathizers and Spaniards.

Madrid U. P United States House of Representatives Senor Canovas del Castillo London the Globe United States House of Representatives Cleveland Spain Cuba Havana U. S. House of Representatives House Congress

Health board clash as garbage license plan is killed

Indianapolis council battle erupts over a proposed garbage hauler and vault cleaner licensing ordinance. The change would have imposed a $5 license fee. Democrats and President Costello voted to strike the measure, killing the ordinance 12 to 7. A 10 cent circus request and a milk law amendment also drew notes, with the circus matter sent to finance and the pep sin butter issue referred to public health.

City Health Board Health Board Committee of Public Health Dewar Montgomery Ohleyer Walcot Costello Indianapolis Finance Committee Committee On Public Health

Indianapolis street renaming committee to report next meeting

The renaming committee for duplicated streets in Indianapolis will report at the next council session after weeks of investigation. Councilman Dudley has prepared lists of duplicated streets and seeks constituent input on preferred name changes. The plan prefers renaming newer streets while keeping older ones and may restore original names on North-side streets above St Clair. Weather outlook for the area shows warmer conditions with possible showers by Wednesday.

Indianapolis Dudley Connectlman St. Clair

Dustless Oats Promoted For Horses At Special Bath Rooms

Advert reads Feed your horse Janes' Dustless Oats and mentions special bath and room tiles by Jno. M. Liltys. The brief item signals a local farming supply promotion with a focus on horse feed and cleaning aids.

Janes Jno M. Liltys

Felix Yanaga Sees Spain Unpopular War Cuba

Madrid lawyer and journalist Felix Yanaga arrives in New York aboard the Fuerst Bismarck. He says Spain opposes the Cuba war and Weyler is viewed as a failing war correspondent rather than a general. He predicts U S intervention for humanitarian reasons.

Weyler New York U. P.1 the Sun Felix Yanaga Madrid Fuerst Bismarck Senor Yanaga United States Francisco Margall Nicholas Salmeron Spain el Pais la Justicia al Madrid Revaml Wuba Senor Yznnga Cuba Militar la Corrspondencia de Ispans Vier Che Senor Canavas

Burglar Thwarts Night Attack. Hampton Woman Dies

Mrs. Hampton died after a burglar entered the Hampton home at 480 Virginia Ave Saturday around 3 am. The intruder’s shadow startled the sleepers and fled when challenged, but Mrs. Hampton, already frail, collapsed from shock and heart weakness.

Wrecking Crew Fatalities Highlight Train Collision

A wrecking crew on the Pennsylvania railroad at Downinston near midnight Monday was struck by a night train. Charles Larkins and Patrick Credigan, two crew members, were instantly killed, with other crew members narrowly escaping injury.

Penneslvania Rairoad Downinston Charles Larkins Patrick Credigan

Swell-dressed man arraigned on loitering burglary charge

John Allen of 42, Eligrere Street, Louis, was arraigned in police court on loitering and burglary charges. Officers Sloan and Byard found him near the residence of Thomas F H Melelin at 4 N Pennsylvania Street with pockets full of cold victuals and a burglar’s candle. The man claimed he sought food. police fear a plan to stage a night visit then break in if no one answers. The case was continued to Friday for further evidence.

John Allen Louis Mornion Lie Sloan Byard Thomas FH. Melain Persvivauia St MeleLain Iam Iere

Italian troop conduct revelations stir Rome to King

Major Jacoby delivers a copy of alarming disclosures about Italian troops in Africa to King Humbert through signor Muacci deputy who spent time at the front. Paris denials accompany reports of ambassadorial offers. In Cairo the khalifa plans no attack on Kassala, but to mass dervish forces at Berber as Abyssinian envoy carries Lord Cromer reply to Menelik.

New York Herald Rome Jacoby Humbert Africa Signor Muaccoi Caetani di Sermoneta Paris Signor Ressmann Cairo U. P Khalifa Kassala Berber Menelek Lord Cromer Dongola Abyssinia

From stage to pulpit preacher Harry Belton to speak

At University Place Baptist Church on Tuesday night Rev. Harry Belton will preach on From stage to pulpit. Former actor for 14 years he traveled with So Smith Russell and others. born in Europe, he ran away at 11 to sea where he was tattooed. He later joined the stage, converted three months ago, and now stays with H. C. Brunson at 1528 N Meridian St.

University-place Baptist Church Harry Belton Belton So Smith Russell Europe H. C. Brunson Meridian St

Rother Exposes Measles Delay Haunted Cabinet Meeting

The Cuban resolutions were filed at the White House by Ali Platt. President Cleveland postponed the cabinet Tuesday amid a rumor of a duck hunting trip. His family, including a sick child, was moved to Woodley for safety.

White House Washington U. P.j Congress Cuba Executive Mansion Ali Platt Senate Thurber Department of State Csiay Olney Testi Tamoui Thesday War Department

Women council discusses school board reforms and jail matron need

The Local council of women met at the Propylaeum with President Mrs. Josephine Nichols delivering the annual address criticizing wine rooms and urging municipal reform. A jail matron was urged and discussion on school board reforms and officer elections followed, with nominations and a push for broader participation by women in lawmaking and school elections. Supt. Colbert addressed the group on local room evils and enforcement limits, noting no law bans rooms adjoining saloons and urging action on a home for friendless girls.

Council of Women Propylaeum Josephine Nichols Nichols Munici P Philip Rappaport Evers Ashull Ous Browning Alle Fimil Wuolschner MM Floster Hawkins Ihoeen Abs Sewall Day Nettie Rainsford Elder Tate Colbert Tiee

Night of Terror Follows Haitian President Hippolyte Death

Dispatch from Port au Prince recalls March 26 as Hayti reels after President Hippolyte dies from heart failure during a mountain ride. Gen Merister Jeannis seized Jackmel arsenal causing turmoil. Port au Prince and Jackmel endure gunfire and fear as factions name leaders and fear further killings.

Hlippolyte Yoris Terald Port Au Prince Hayti Hippolyte Jackmel Merister Jeannis J. B. Vidal

Suspect Arrested in City Burglary Spree

Detectives Sinnev and Thornton arrested John Godley at the glue works for loitering and burglary. The Caylor residence at Pratt and West was entered last Sunday. about eight dollars and jewelry were taken. Godley reportedly slept at the glue works, and officers plan a neighborhood search for stolen goods.

Sinnev Thornton John Godley Ile Caylor Pratt and West Sts Godley Give Works

Jealous attack on wife and roomer leads to manhunt

Thomas Holbert is sought by police for assault and battery on his wife Minnie and on Edward A. Jones after forcing his way into 227 N Wrest St. He struck Jones with a bowlder when interference occurred. Holbert fled before officers arrived. Mrs Eldbert has a divorce suit pending.

Thomas Holbert Police Department Minnie Edward A. Jones Holbert N. Wrest-st Jones

Mrs Daniel A Chen Oweth 88 Dies of Pneumonia

Monday afternoon Mrs Daniel A Chen Oweth aged 88 died of pneumonia at her home 441 N Delawarest She was the daughter of John T Pressley who died about three years ago Her husband and four children survive.

Daniel A. Chenoweth Delawarest John T. Pressley

Cure a Cold in One Car Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

A traditional patent medicine advertisement claims a single car dose cures a cold. It asserts druggists will refund money if it fails to cure, highlighting laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as the product.

New Canadian bicycle rules favor American wheelmen

Ottawa reports new customs plans to let League of American Wheelmen members bring bicycles into Canada without charge as long as they depart through the same port. The change ends the prior paid entry rule for tourist wheels and wins approval from the league.

Ottawa Ont U. P Oid Canada Department of Customs League of American Wheelmen Canaida

People's Shoe Mfsx and Repairing Co Ad

Shoes repaired at cut prices with delivery by phone to 1505. Located at 165 Virginia Ave.

Mfsx. and Repairing Co Virginia Ave

Democratic City Convention in Paul Ends in Turmoil

Bigh old time report from Paul Minnesota describes a Democratic city convention where machine delegates won secret primaries but old line Democrats contested. The temporary chair ruled motions out with a loud plank beat and the old group left the hall, signaling a split within the party and a looming Republican challenge.

Convicted garbage-hauler in medical college refuse case

M Johnson, a colored garbage-hauler, was tried in police court for hauling refuse from the Physio-medical college and dumping it on public ground. Evidence included bones and a skull. college officials deny guilt and say students may have disposed of parts. Johnson fined $1 and costs. health officers pursue other involved individuals.

Medical Colleges M. Johnson Physio-medical College City N. Meridian St Seall Creek Dodge Cox Johnson

Virginia school trustee bid ruled ineligible for woman

Mrs Fannie Ragby named West Point school trustee is deemed ineligible by Supt of Public Instruction Massey and backed by Gov O Yerrall and Attorney General Scott because Virginia lacks woman suffrage. They cite constitution rules tying eligibility to voting rights. This marks the first such ruling before state education authorities.

Richmond U. P Fannie Ragby West Point Public Massey Virginia O'Yerrall Scott State Board of Education

Landis Nominated for Congress in Ninth District

C B Landis won the Ninth district congressional nomination at a convention in Crawfordsville Indiana on Tuesday securing 119 votes on the first ballot The defeat of Dr Tucker is attributed to the late entry of Robert Graham of Hamilton county as a candidate.

Crawyfordsville Ind C. B. Landis Dr. Tucker Robert Graham Hamilton County

A Dash for Freedom in Police Court Case

Alfred Roper, a colored man, pleaded not guilty in police court to attempting to assault a small colored girl. The case was continued to April 9. Roper was captured Monday night by Patromen Rinker and Crannan. during an attempted escape Rinker shot him twice in the right leg. Rinker is praised as one of the force's calmest officers. The nine year old Sadie Hayden alleges Roper tried to lure her into an alley.

Alfred Roper Roper Patromen Rinker Crannan Rinker Sadie Hayden Agnes Sr

Former U S consul Waller sails aboard New York to New York

John L. Waller once U S consul at Tamatave was released from Nimes prison in February and is a second cabin passenger on the American Line steamer New York which left Southampton for New York on Saturday.

London U. P John L. Waller U. S Tamatave Nimes France American Line New York Southampton

Street railway strike collapses in Bustalo

April 7. The Bustalo street railway strike collapsed after an order for a citywide general strike at 5 PM, but most workers did not obey. Cars run on all lines on schedule, with the majority continuing work as usual.

Bustalo, N U. P

Court postpones Scott Jackson murder trial to April 21

The Scott Jackson murder case for Pearl Bryan's death in Newport Kentucky is continued to April 21 on defense request for more time to secure witness depositions. Judge Helm granted the delay after Col Crawford argued illness and distance hindered preparation. The incident scene featured a spectator’s violent outburst toward Jackson. The Bryans were not present. Jurors were dismissed to April 21, with Walling potentially set to testify and Jackson anxious about Will Wood’s forthcoming statements.

Cincinnati U. P Scott Jackson Newport Pearl Bryan Helm Jackson Bryans Bryan Walling Will Wood

Reed poised to lead Maryland delegates in St Louis race

Maryland stands to send a unified delegation to the St Louis convention with Speaker Reed likely to win a majority. Wellington faces a fight to control the convention while Reed gains support from James A. Gary’s McKinley stance and Maryland district figures.

Reed Maryland New York U. P St. Louis Wellington Lowndes James A. Gary McKinley Mudd John G. Belt Gary Baltimore

Navy Chaplain Converts, Joins Catholic Church

Chaplain Frederick F. Sherman of the U S Navy resigns from the Episcopal church and is received into the Catholic faith by Jesuit fathers at Georgetown College in Washington. He is married, son of Massachusetts Judge Sherman, and served on the U S S Chicago before leading the Newport naval training station chaplaincy.

Washington U. P Frederick F. Sherman Episcopal Church Jesuit Fathers Georgetown College Cardinal Satolli Sherman Superior Court of Massachusetts U. S. S. Chicago Newport R. I

Blaze destroys Big Four round house in Anderson

Fire at the Big Four round house in Anderson Indiana started at 2 o clock Monday morning when a large oil tank exploded. Burning oil covered the building hampering firemen from stopping the flames. Six locomotives in the building suffered heavy damage and the loss is estimated at 10000 dollars.

Anderson Ind Big Four Round House

Second Water Wells

Frank Butts of 133 Indiana Ave lists contact as phone T7aL for water well services.

Frank Butts Indiana Ave

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