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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1897

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Greeks Reclaims Turnave as Turkish Offense Rises

Athens reports heavy fighting on the Greco Turkish frontier with Turks pressing inside Greek territory. Turkish advances center on Turnavo and Milonia pass, while Greek forces and local peasants defend positions and prepare for a possible retreat or renewed defense. Reports claim heavy Turkish casualties and broad occupation attempts as both sides wage brutal bayonet and artillery actions.

Revyeni Gritzovali Viglia Constantine Larissa Turnavo Reveni Smolentz Regeni Damisi Maavremichali Turnave Turkey Arta Preveza London Milonia Pass Tagaras Rome Athens Messageroi George Greece

Weather forecast for Indianapolis region grows warmer with showers

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending Tuesday afternoon with warmer trend and increasing cloudiness. Tuesday noon 41, 2 pm 45. A frost hit Indiana and Ohio Monday but limited damage expected as trees lag in buds. Ice formed about one eighth inch near Indianapolis. Auburn 1 degree below zero, Mario 49. Indianapolis low around 23 at 5 am Tuesday.

Indianapolis Indiana Ohio Auburn Ind Mario

Hanging suicide of 60-year-old butcher at Bluff Road

John Riegger, a 60-year-old butcher living at 24 Bluff Road, died by hanging in his stable loft Monday evening. He left a heavily mortgaged home and was said to be brooding over money matters. witnesses note he was half-intoxicated. He leaves a widow and a stepson. Local authorities collected the body at the scene.

John Riegger Bluff Road

Armed Civil Patrols Patrol Levee Alliance

Armed groups with guns patrol levee work teams as wary locals defend the embankment. Tensions rise as determined civilians and workers organize fences and watch for threats while authorities urge restraint and public safety.

City rail track plans rise after high court ruling

The Memphis press reports the New Deal ruling clears the way for the City street railway to begin laying tracks. Citizens' company opposition wanes as officials push for immediate construction and potential arbitration if needed to settle the dispute.

City Street Railway Company Supreme Court State Supreme Court Ity Street Railway Company Lo al One Tv Kesiels Hamilton County Surceis Liminapolis Pesini U'E Jimsimenti Citizens’ Company Utinens Wall Mest Board of Arbitration

Dr William C Thompson Dies in Ohio At 71

Dr William Clinton Thompson longtime Indianapolis physician legislator and councilman died in Oxford Ohio from pneumonia He was born December 21 1812 in Pennsylvania and practiced in Indianapolis until retirement ten years ago He served Marion County in the state legislature and was family physician to many governors He leaves a wife and two children Mrs Mary Starr of Richmond and James Thompson of Kansas City

William Clinton Thompson Indianapolis Oxford Cincinnati Store Ameri W. Co. Thompson Marion County Phompern Zeilliemonple Butler County Pennsylvania James Thompson Ife Mondical College Rfe St. Charles Lintianayolis Pope Upen Brock Illinois Bios Shio-St.ore E wWteen Mary Fi, T. Starr Hichmond Jamis Thompson Kansas

Inzane Girl’s Story Highlights Board Cruelty Case

A southern Indiana visitor recounts a patient at the state insane asylum who was struck by a physician and knocked to the floor. Secretary Ernest Bicknell questions whether marks were seen, then avoids follow up, prompting outrage over alleged abuse and calls for immediate action.

Statice Board of Charities Ernest iZicknell Indiana State House State House and Laid the Case Before Mr. Bicknell Irox Mr. Bicknell

Misadventure charge after Francis Mockford gun incident

In a Pat Ward saloon, Thomas Mockford faced murder charges after a revolver fired unintentionally, killing Kant. Witnesses testified the shootin g was accidental. Judge Cox ruled it a misadventure and released Mockford. A separate case saw 16 year old Ruby Hedlund charged with assault on his mother and sister with treatment by the court.

Thomas Mockford Jacob Kant Pat Ward Koig Haaving Ward Meckford Krenz K<onz Cox Mockford Ruby Hedlund Elliott St

Kentuckians Shiver and Prisoner Transfers Reported

The state prison board in the city notes transport costs for prisoners moved to the reformatory net about 1200 dollars. More prisoners to be moved north will raise expenses. Warden Harley states Kentuckians, now federal prisoners, shiver on the lake. A consumptive prisoner died Monday night. name not known. Dentist advertisements and notes follow.

Board of Control Reformatory Harley Fie

Ladies A Bargain Morning Dress Goods Sale

Bargain sale announces two million yards of dress goods offered tomorrow from 9 to 10 30 am at 1 1 2 cents per yard. Only one dress pattern per customer and no sales before or after the stated hours. Great Chicago bankrupt clothing and dry goods department store on Hast Washington street. WN. B. Music performs all day at the sale.

Washington-st Chicago WN. B. Music

Battle for State Tax and Factory Inspector Post

Delegations press for governor's appointment of a tax commissioner and factory inspector as the labor commission and salaries loom. About four applicants line up for the inspector job while lawmakers note the appropriations bill has no salary provision, risking a two year wait for pay.

Labor Commission Sid Conger State House

Fire insurance bureau formed by commerce and manufacturers

At a Monday meeting of Commercial eleb committees on commerce and manufacturers the decision was reached to establish a fire insurance bureau to aid assureds in adjusting losses with insurers. An expert insurance man will be provided for log rating adjustments and expenses covered. The plan was presented to the club directors on Tuesday afternoon.

Vicksburg Miss J. H. Willard United States Patch Florence Coon Bandins Coon’s Landing Ashwood Tensas Parish Cray- Sanston Coan’s Landing Rodney Neocemmer Sira Commercial Eleb Committees On Commerce and Manufacturers Elu

Local ads list bicycle, hardware, and well services

Menley Bicycles offering items for 75 dollars. Gus Habich at 62 West Market Street advertises hats. Elder's Market shows second water driven wells. Frank Butts at 183 Indiana Avenue lists services. Phone 79.

Menley Bicycles Gus Habich Market St Frank Butts Indiana-ave

Water Company Board Reports Well System Progress

At the annual meeting of the Indianapolis water company, Vice-president Davis reported the well system change appears satisfactory with 26 wells in use and others being drilled. Water pumped during the year averaged 9,431,222 gallons daily.

Indianapolis Water Company Davis

We Pay Required If I Don’t Furnish Best Services and Goods

Advertisement by Charles T. Whitsett offering driven wells at 40 cents per foot. Frank Butts listed with phone 1191 and address 133 Indiana avenue.

Charles T. Whitsett Frank Butts Indiana-ave

McCulloch Chosen to Succeed Gowdy in Indiana

A large Indianapolis gathering backed George McCulloch of Muncie for chairman of the Republican State central committee to succeed Gowdy. Durbin altered his stance after surveying the ground, and the event drew labor delegates and politicians, with McCulloch favored despite union opposition.

MccCulloch Favris Indianapolis Republican State Central Committee Gowdy Mansfield Muncie George McCulloch McCulloch McAbee W. T. Durbin Denison Mr. Caskey Joe Shexling Gy. T Washington, D.C Paris

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