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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1896

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Clue Mounts on Pearl Bryan Case In Bellevue

Cincinnati authorities report a major lead placing Pearl Bryan in Bellevue on Thursday night before the murder. A druggist recalls messages to Scott Jackson and to Miss Wagner and Miss Rudy directing visits, with Jackson and Walling linked to Bellevue and the headless body discovery.

Foertmeeger Pearl Bryan Scott Jackson Bellevue Foertmeyer Miss Wagner Jackson Wagner Oertmeyer Headle Walling Miss Ruday Sage Wes Sax Bryan Warner Home van Vonstave Warner Liz St. Thomas Newport Watling Foertmeyer Fairfield Washington Aves Winter

Liberal Party and closer commercial union urged in Canada

Washington dispatch reports Hon. M Widward Farrar of Toronto outlines a liberal party case for nearer trade with the United States. He argues protectionist policy harms Canada, favors American imports, and urges a general scheme for closer commercial relations, not political union, if liberals gain power.

Liberal Party Washington L. PJ Mwidward Farrar Toronto Canada Scarrar United States Britindit Nave Dy Jss Britain American Iron and Steel Clint Pererg Cuitesda British Columbia Dominion Ars Lssi

Cuban Bonds to Fund War Effort in 1896 Offering

New York April 16 The Cuban government advertised sealed proposals for 2 9 million of republic of Cuba 6 per cent gold bonds part of a 10 million issue The bonds mature ten years after evacuation by Spain with payments in Havana or New York Proposals for all or part will be considered but bonds under 60 cents on the dollar may be rejected Officials expect strong public demand and note forthcoming issues to back the war effort against Spain

Havana New York Cuba Hinds Pace Vale Cuerra Strugelias Senor Guerra Spain

Disgrace Of Shapely Limbs Claims In Lawsuit

Miss Lilian Perkins filed a sensational complaint in Marion circuit court against photographers Bassett and Bassett of 40 N. Division Street. She alleges partial exposure during a pose for a “Country girl” that became a risqué scene titled Springs. The suit seeks $11,000 amid publicity from the image appearing as an etching in a local paper and in St Louis and Cincinnati publications. Perkins, 17, of 28 Vi ave, says the robe was arranged to reveal her face and hair while wires supported the drapery. Bassett defends the work as art and denies improper exposure, saying consent was given and the photo session occurred with several employees present.

Marion Circuit Court Lilian Perkins Hanes Steesoner Maine Mane Hyerehor Indiana Atiunmi Wadiiv St. Lowis Conadbin Aliss Lilian Perkins Vi Ave Fierdir Marseeau & Dassett Bass Lian Perkins Seon Miss Perkins Jacy

Tornado Kills Two Children in Faulk County Damage Widespread

A tornado moved across Faulk County from northeast to southwest on Wednesday killing two children and injuring several others. Homes and barns were blown away at Cresbard Millard and D Barkmere. BE Evans near Cresbard lost his two children. his family injured. Winona mill company elevator at Burkmere demolished. A Cresbard church was lifted from its foundation.

Fauletgon S. D U. P Faulk County Cresbard Millard D Barkmere

Death of Mrs Antoinette Kirland in Indianapolis

Mrs Antoinette Kirland died at her home on Washington Street Wednesday night after decades in Indianapolis. She was sister to the late Jas B Ryan and Richard Ryan and Thos Ryan of Washington. Survived by three children Nora J, Chas R, and John F Kirland. Funeral from St Johns church Saturday morning.

Antoinette Kirland R. W. Washington St Indianapolis Nickend Windsor Block S. Meridianst

Sultan Appoints Christian Place Governor Defies Pact

In Constantinople on April 16 Mahmoud Pasha, a Mussulman, was named governor of Aeitoun, challenging the Aeitoun agreement that the post should go to a Christian. The Turkish authorities also ordered relief for Armenians at Tiflis and Kharpoot to be issued from the government storehouse, despite prior assurances to Sir Philip Currie that outside relief work would not be interfered with.

Constantinople U. P Mahmoud Pasha Oat Aeitoun Porte Tiflis Kharpoot Philip Currie

Burden Diamonds Theft Not Attributed to Servant

New York April 16 Captain OBrien denied a morning report claiming a servant stole the Burden Diamonds and was en route to Europe. He said he had no confession from a Burden domestic, no search for a former employee, and no truth to telegraphing Scotland Yard to arrest anyone crossing the ocean. No new developments were disclosed.

Burden Serva New York C. P O'Brien Europe Scotland Yards

Cleveland Likely to Accept Nomination if Offered

A Sun Washington report says President Cleveland, asked by Democratic clubs at Monticello about a third term, avoided specifics and showed temper. The impression among visitors is that he would accept the nomination if offered.

New York C. P Sun Washington Cleveland Association of Democratic Clubs Monticello

Indiana liquor league opens HQ for upcoming campaign

The Indiana state liquor league has established headquarters in room 3 at the World's Fair Building to manage its interests in the forthcoming campaign. The local league reports growing membership while the state group asserts a broad base, claiming 45,000 votes.

The Liquor League Stendy Indiana State Liquor League State League Davis Nicholson Perry Bear Jefferson County State Liquor League Callen Bear Doxey John J. Griffiths Indiana

Peru bank wrecker Davies surrounded by posse

Davies, the Peru bank robber who escaped from Winterest jail, is encircled by the sheriff's posse six polls north of Peru. Authorities announce he will be captured dead or alive.

Des Moines U. P Peru Davies Winterest

Matlock campaigns with a controversial voting card

Joel Matlock, Jackson County auditor and Democratic state committee member, seeks state representative. His campaign card features his name and office, but the back shows a riot scene from the last legislature with a mob waving canes and hurling objects. One figure proclaims “I voted for those fellows,” while another group declares “We don't want any more of this.”

Joel Matlock Jackson County Democratic State Committee United States Meb

Republican clubs to be kept year round in state

A state Republican delegate explains that section 4 requires organized clubs in cities towns counties and precincts to be maintained year round not just for campaigns. He cites Indianapolis as a model with Lincoln league and similar clubs thriving and planning houses in West Indianapolis Worth Indianapolis and suburbs as campaigns advance.

Lincoln State Republican Committee State Committee Lincoln League Indianapolis

G A R Order Warns of Imposter in Midwest Posts

State G A R headquarters issued a detailed order about the South Bend encampment May 18 to 1. Walkerton post warns against John Shaw of company H Ninth Ohio roving as a post member. Marion soldiers home post accuses Algernon Fuller of collecting funds for personal use.

G. A. RR South Bend Walkerton John Shaw Ninety-third Ohio Regiment Marion Algernon S. Fuller

McKinley Delegations Lead Republican States. Silverites Rejected

North Dakota Republicans at Fargo and Nebraska Republicans at Omaha named solid McKinley delegations and disfavored silver, while the A P A s fell. The Sedalia Missouri Democratic convention backed free silver and endorsed Cockrell and West. A disruptive incident saw Excise commissioner Bell splash water on Chairman Moffitt after being refused recognition.

North Dakota Fargo McKinley Nebraska

Court Allows Writ of Error Bid in Sugar Case Appeal

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals permitted Elverton R. Chapman’s counsel to file for a writ of error to take his case to the U S Supreme Court. District attorney Birney asked to proceed against Havemeyer and Scalves, Seymour and McCartney, and Edwards and Shriver for related offenses while Chapman’s appeal waits. A postponement was granted until Tuesday as the higher court acts.

Washington U. P Court of Appeals District of Columbia Elverton R. Chapman New York Senate Committee United States Supreme Court Birney Cole Havemeyver and Scalves Sugar Trust Seymour & McCartney Edwards and Shriver Chapman

Strike Probable in Pittsburg Building Trades

A general strike in the building trades is probable May 1 as locals discussion continues and the building trades council meets next Wednesday. Bad feeling from the painters strike settled by compromise two weeks ago spurs effort to pressure the exchange to honor journeymen promises.

Pittsburg U. P Building Trades Council

Tile Floors and Special Designs by Jno Lilly

Frank Butis advertises tile work and special designs at 183 Indiana Ave, with Second Water Wells and Jno M Lilly names. Phone 1791. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cold cure or money back at 25 cents.

Jno M. Lilly Frank Butis Indiana-ave

German Sailors Feted in Venice Square

German sailors from war ships in Venice were greeted with cheers and bands in St Mark's square on Wednesday evening as inhabitants feted them before the ships sailed for Germany on Thursday.

Venice U. P St. Mark's Square Germany

Government denies plans to send 10000 troops to Soudan

London April 16 Officials deny a Daily News report that the government will dispatch ten thousand British troops to the Soudan in autumn to reconquer the territory. The brief item notes unrelated advertisements and random product mentions.

London U. P Daily News Soudon

Republican convention backs Bradley for president in Kentucky

At Convention Hall in Louisville Kentucky Governor Bradley won near unanimous endorsement for the presidential race. Delegates-at-large were instructed to vote for him with McKinley as second choice. The platform denounces free silver and supports the gold standard and protective tariffs.

Louisville C. P.j Bradley Busi William ©. Bradley Kentucky St. Louis William Arc- Kinley M Finlevites Eulitar Sam Roberts Ales Kinley Wnitechk McKinley

Pown Tale Reports Jailed Man and Local News

John Shultz is sent to prison for three years for stealing from Fiorist John Hartje. Professor Love the balloonist plans a continent spanning trip leaving Indianapolis in May and returning next January. Juries drawn for U S court. trials begin May 12 with many cases, including counterfeiting. Coroner inquiries into Willie Sayles death after train incident. Smallpox quarantines in Terre Haute praised. Ellercamp's saloon burglarized. a nearby woman warned and rock thrown. First straw hat appearance of the season by Dr. J F Callen in Indianapolis. Births, deaths, and marriages listed with names and details.

John Shultz John Hartje Prof Love Indianapolis United States Court Logansport Willie Sayles Terre Haute Hurty J. F. Callen Percy L Nannie Nicholson Wm. H Laura Carlie Albert Emma Randolph Edward Lizzie Fries John Emma Lloyd Mollie Everhardt Frank C Margaret Carr Maurice Florence Templeton Chas. J Maggie Baughan Willis Mrs. Woodward John A May Hunter Caroline Henry Henry Stoker C. A. van Allen Chas. Klein Sarah A. Sample Raymond White Margaret Hallinan Henry Irrich Henry Ruske Frank J. Schneider Myrtle Weist Martin Griffin Maggie Sullivan Smith Mabel A. Wonnell John §. Wallace Grace Gustin John J. Smith Caroline Bowman Carl van Laningham Gussie A. Cox William T. Stevens Mary E. Clary Melvin Hunter Adda Crail William IF. Hausler Anna M. Fillenworth William W. Pettyerew Katie Ko

Grille and Fret Work by H. L. Spiegel

H. L. Spiegel advertises original and artistic grille and fret designs at moderate prices, crafted by the maker located at 316 E. Verment Street.

H. L. Spiegel E. iVerment

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