16 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
1
Protest turns violent as Indianapolis streetcar crews enforce a three cent fare amid a citywide protest. Confrontations erupt on Illinois and Indiana avenues with conductors, inspectors, and passengers locked in clashes while a court action looms. Rhody Shiel and Squire Nickerson figure among the participants as more incidents follow with claims for damages and legal tests planned.
Police to arrest conductors refusing three cent fares after Supt Colbert leads by example by detaining conductor C Venable on a Columbia and Indiana avenue line. The case notes officers must witness ejecting passengers before arrest and outlines steps for warrants when not witnessed. A car blockade on Illinois near Washington prompted a patrol response.
Report recalls brutal actions by Spanish forces across Santa Clara and Matanzas with 44 Spaniards killed or wounded and 24 Cubans lost. Cuban guerillas reportedly killed, tortured, or executed several captives, including women and merchants, and vowed vengeance. A Cuban girl killed a Spanish captain after indecent advances, while other women resisted and attacked with a stiletto. The account blames Spanish cruelty for provoking continued resistance and reprisals.
Henry Dinges a cigar-maker was found dead in a room at George's hotel Washington and New Jersey streets Thursday evening. Empty morphine papers and a bottle reveal self harm after a recent drinking bout. He left a wife and five children and was paying alimony from his wages. The body rests at Hermann's morgue with burial planned by the cigar-makers' union.
George Allen, driving with Miss Bailey and Mrs. Crouch, is wounded after a roadside shooting. Both women die in the carriage. Allen later seeks help. Crouch is detained as a suspect while Allen claims Crouch opened fire, with a six shooter found and notes of a burned sleeve amid investigation.
A. A. Bowser and J. B. McKinney, Indianapolis agents for Wetler and Connor, report from New York they cannot locate hidden funds. Bowser believes recovery is possible if Weller resumes business. McKinney seeks a investors meeting to authorize his action. Meeting set for 72 FE Market St. Saturday at 2 p.m. Mrs Hanna, Senator Hanna's mother, dies in Asheville at 84, remains to be moved to Cleveland.
The Free Kindergarten and Children's Aid Society held its annual meeting at Plymouth Church on Thursday. Officers reported three new schools opened this year at Eleanor Home, the colored orphans’ home, and the Children’s Guardians’ home. Treasurer Mrs C E H Dark announced receipts of 7489.35 and disbursements of 4551.59 with a 807.76 balance. New officers elected: Mrs John B Elam president. vice presidents Mrs J H Holliday, Mrs Oo S Runnels, Mrs Herman Pink, Mrs C E Dark. recording secretary Mrs William T Brown. corresponding secretary Mrs G W Hufford. treasurer Mrs H H Tucker. superintendent Mrs Eliza A Blaker.
Werbert Baren of Brooklyn N Y may be the next minister to Spain. Other items include Ingelside horse shot after breaking a leg in San Francisco and Isaac Requa elected president of the Central Pacific road in San Francisco.
In New York on April 16 Anthony Finn a disabled watchman on the elevated line was fatally stabbed during a dispute over drink payments at a saloon on Second Avenue and One Hundred Twenty Eighth Street. John Kehoe admits using the knife but claims no intent to kill and cannot explain how it was used.
An advertisement highlights office desks from Wm. L. Elder and promotes Janes Dustless Oats for horses. The notice urges readers not to miss the page three feature and presents a busy local commerce scene with household and agricultural products.
An annual police debris sale drew bidders at the station with Solomon the pawnbroker presiding. A box contained keys and worn items while other lots included a broken pipe, shoes, a bicycle, and a garish assortment of odds and ends. One bidder paid a few cents for a chest of trinkets as the lot cleared.
Forecast for Indiaapolis and vicinity for the 35 hour ending 8 p.m. April 17 notes a low risk of frost forming Friday night, with daytime readings around 43 degrees on Friday noon and 2 p.m. prior to the period.
Gov. Mount returned from Terre Haute after Voorhees funeral to a four member Central labor union delegation urging Groff appointment as factory inspector. He remains steadfast that Groff, a clothing store clerk, does not embody state labor interests. Several politicians awaited his guidance on future appointments.
Messenger holds a matting sale. Earle's shoes fit well. Shoes for the million at Guarantee store. Soewell's groceries claim extra value. Wall paper up to date at Albert Gull's. Original Eagle's clothing tops. Bates house misfit parlors feature spring suits. George J. Marott's shoes priced right. Wasson's bargains fill tomorrow. Maguire's Granger store hosts Saturday deals. Saks & Co offer latest spring suitings. Danbury stores stock latest men headgear. When store keeps seasonable goods for men and boys. H T Hearsey & Co provide good bicycles. Arcade presents clothing bargains on page today. Chicago bankrupt company has big page 3 notice. Badger furniture store offers a bargain tomorrow. Charles Mayer & Co sell first class fishing tackle. Kreitlein lists bargains in THE SUN. Original 23 hat sale at W H Block's store Saturday. People's outfitting co advertises furniture bargains.
The advance sale for Drew engagement at English's Saturday matinee and night is very heavy. Rosemary is the featured play. Next week the Holden comedy company visits the Grand with four plays including The Denver Express The Westerner The Inside Track and Dangers of a Great City. Sam T. Jacka tenderloin company brings lively burlesques to the Empire all next week starting Monday matinee.
A delegation from the League of Republican Clubs meets President McKinley in Washington asking for a restoration of Civil Service protections for about 40,000 offices. They cite offices from division chiefs to postmasters and IRS roles, seeking removal of political exemptions and expecting favorable action soon.
The exchange recalls Gen Granger greeting Gen Steedman at Chickamauga and Steedman joking that if he dies his tombstone must spell his name correctly. The anecdote highlights a misprint of Steadman versus Steedman and a pension office remark by Robert Medkirk.
Judge McWride was thrown from his wheel last Saturday and sustained a broken rib, which was discovered on Thursday evening. The accident occurred as he rode, with injuries confirmed after medical evaluation.
City life notes report the incorporation of the Shelby county medical society and a Marion Kedar Khan temple rep in Indianapolis instituting Yahoot lodge No 70. They note the White river covered bridge closure for strength tests, a possible demolition, and various public works plans including sidewalks and brick walks. A Willard club event, street payrolls, a Pennsylvnia line conductor fined, and local canner Samuel Miller returning from Ireland are mentioned along with multiple road and walk improvements in Shelby, Olive, Fletcher, English, and Rural streets.
A notice lists Dr Hiram C. Castor at 288 Massachusetts Avenue with hours 9 to 10 am and 2 to 4 pm and a Sunday slot noted as 9 to if As Ate, indicating an appointment window or clerical error at 7108 pm.
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