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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1897

Page

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Armistice Rumors Rift Greece Turkish War News

Reports circulate Athens that Greece and Turkey may have concluded peace while front lines falter in Epirus and Pharsalia. Officials deny formal agreement as Navy leadership faces accusations of betrayal and government resignations loom under crisis.

Athens Greece Turkey Pharsalia Valestino Velo Epirus Paris Faris Hanotaux M. Hanotaux France Europe Levant Pam AjiVerorkis Miesne Ministry of Marine Skiathos M. Levides Marine Kerorkis M. Koustourhis Sachtouri MM. Levides M. Delyannis Constantinople ViiHapadia Hedhem Pasha London Constantinopls Blassocna Damasi Zarkos Larissa Trikhala Velestino

Board adopts condolence for Ware widow and honors killer catcher

The Board of Safety approves condolences to Patrolman Charles A. Ware’s widow and commends Patrolman Thomas J. Rochford for promptly arresting Ware’s killer, John Ferriter. Edward T. Mulhall is dismissed for intoxication. Fireman John McGinty fined. John Fanning reinstated after a prior intoxication dismissal. West Indianapolis officers join Indianapolis force. Otto Swisher and others added. Diller becomes captain of hose company No. 19.

Board of Safely Charles A. Ware Thomas J. Rochford Ware John Ferriter Edward T. Mulhall Denny John McGinty John Fanning Barrett Courtney West Indianapolis Indianapolis Otto Swisher al Wo. Shinn Ea Johnson James Chrisman August Schafer Swisher George Diller Hose Company No. 19

Indiana Sons of the Revolution delegates travel to national congress

William E. English and Inman H. Vowler lead Indiana SOR delegates Merrill Moores and Duncan T. Bacon to Cleveland for a national congress. Gen Horace Porter to retire as president and be replaced. Breckenridge and Chauncey Depew are possibilities. Indiana SOR notes include erecting George Roger Clark statue and gifting six flags to city institutions.

William E. English Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Inman H. Vowler Owen County Merrill Moores Duncan T. Bacon Cleveland National Congress of the Sons of the Revolution Horace T. Porter National Society Europe France Gen. Breckenridge United States Army Chauncey Depew National Congress Congress Indiana Society William H. English George Roger Clark Monument Place Indianapolis High School Indianapolis Normal Training School Knightstown Orphans' Home Institute For Deaf Mutes Reform School Plainfield Home Fort Wayne

Doctor Bell Fined for Assault After Bicycle Crowd Incident

Dr Guido Bell was fined one dollar and costs in police court for assault after an incident with cyclists on a city street. He reportedly drove through a group of wheelmen provoking a verbal warning, then struck E C Morse with a whip. Morse aided police action leading to the doctor’s arrest. The case notes Bell dislikes bicycles occupying streets.

Guido Bell E. C. Morse Morse Dr. Bell Mr. Morse

Mother Lectured After Cruelty Charge in Police Court

Mattie Joyce of 570 West Morris street was tried for cruelty to children after tying one of her children to a bed before going downtown. Evidence favored the state, but the court released her with a lecture.

Mattie Joyce W. Morris Sr

A Safe Rule for Unexperienced Bicycle Purchasers

A brief advice note from WW. M. Bird Jr. & Co. and other ads. It suggests asking riders with five years of experience to compare bikes and choose among three options. It lists Rambler Driven wells at 40¢ per foot and additional local ads for horse feed and bookcases.

WW. M. Bird, Jr.,& Co Market St Rambler

Silver Republicans Show Teeth in Tariff Clash

Senate finance committee debates the Drigley tariff bill amid Republican push for early reporting and Democratic opposition. Amendments aim at lower rates than the House version while senators foresee a protracted debate and potential full committee review. The day includes Pettigrew’s silver dollar coinage amendment and a Cuba war consular notice. The House and Senate adjourn until Monday.

Senate Quay House Jones Nevada Rougl Siazedding Messinley Pettigrew Mrr. Morgan Alabama Cuba

Murder of Patrolman Ware Shocks City Police Drape Black

The Cincinnati police headquarters on Alabama Street is draped in black for 30 days in memory of Patrolman Charles A. Ware who was murdered by John Ferriter. Funeral set for Friday at 1 PM at the family home with Knights of Pythias and police aid.

Ware Joyskirk Ferriter Territer Rooker Booker Iso Cincinnati Brewing Company Nin Whrert Wallace Streit Shelby St Buskirk Board of Public Safety Con Troller Johnson Knights of Pythias Police Department Crown Hill Colbert Bill Indiana Maddox Holtz Indiana-ave

Judge replaces receivers of New Albany belt and terminal railway

Judge Baker of the US district court discharged John McLeod Samuel Felton and F W Tracy as receivers and named George Jarvis as successor. Jarvis already operates L B & St L company which bought 286000 of 310000 bonds. Receivers were paid 4500 900 and 200. Bennett H Young earned 1200 in addition to 1200 previously. The line around New Albany linked to Kentucky and failed to cover expenses, entering receivership April 1 1804.

Bennett H. Young New Albany Kentucky

Whispers of Appointments and Disappearances

Reports list W H Calhoun of Danville as likely special commissioner to Cuba. George Hobson, Cincinnati county clerk in default, is missing with no trace. George Reed, famed US horse trainer, died in a St. Louis insane asylum ruled as softening of the brain. Delegates from Germany Austria Sweden Roumania arrive for the Washington postal conference. Moslem priests arrive in Cleveland to begin evangelizing Christendom. Mahometan followers rise among women. Michael Hickey, Louisville saloon keeper, found guilty of grand larceny after tapping an electric wire. court rules electricity is property.

George Hobson Cincinnati George Reed United States St. Louis Germany Austria Sweden Roumania New York Washington Cleveland Michael Hickey Louisville

After the Hunt Open All Night at Massachusetts Ave Shop

A brief listing noting Henley Bicycles and a dentist near 62 W Market with rooms at Stewart Place, corner Illinois and Ohio. The text mentions an address at 29 Massachusetts Avenue and an all night opening.

Stewart Place Illinois Ohio

Mystery disappearance of Mapleton domestic Sarah Geol

Sarah Geol, a Mapleton domestic in the Samuel Teneyek household, has been missing since Friday three weeks ago. Mrs. Good, a cheerful 18 month employee, left with no clothing or belongings after telling of two expected visitors. No trace yet. she had no known relatives.

Sarah Geol Samuel Teneyek Mapleton

A Family Affair in Indiana Congressional Race

The article suggests Marcus R. Sulzer may secure the Republican nomination to fill the Holman vacancy, with the district party chairman to nominate him though Sulzer has not stated his plans. Democrat Marion Griffith, 1894 attorney general nominee from Vevay, is likely the opponent, making the race a family affair. The governor has not set a special election date.

Marcus R. Sulzer Holman Sulzer Marion Griffith Vevay

Weather outlook for Indianapolis area

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 pm Thursday includes cooler conditions with occasional rain or possible moderate thunderstorms. Friday promises fairer, cooler weather. Thursday noon temperature reached 76 degrees.

Indianapolis Jay

Miss Bloom Suits for Ten Months' Salary in School Case

The Lafayette school board employed Miss Hattie Bloom on May 11 1894 for ten months with a two weeks notice for removal. After a board change she was notified in June that her contract was revoked with no cause given. The lower court awarded ten months salary and the appellate court affirmed, noting the two weeks notice required actual entry into service.

Hattie Bloom Lafayette School Board Black Miss Bloom

Fire-bug Targets Adams Barn In Delaware Street Blaze

A repeat arsonist set Justus C. Adams barn at 759 N. Delaware St ablaze at 3 am. Night watchman and hostler were injured while fighting the fire. horses were saved. Insurers offer a $500 reward. bloodhounds unavailable. Eyewitnesses described a white or light-skinned man seen climbing the shed.

Justus, C. Adams Delaware St Adams Winfield Miller Cortland Camp Harry Drew Enrique Miller L. S. Ayres Mr. Adams

Public works adopt street improvement resolutions

The Board of Public Works approves graveling and brick paving projects. Graveling first alley east of East Street from McCarty Street to Minnesota Street, graveling Boone Street from State Avenue to Spruce Street, graveling first alley south of Southeast Avenue from Warren Street to the first alley east, and brick paving on first alley east of New Jersey Street from St. Clair Street to Pratt Street.

Board of Public Works East-st McCarty-st Minnesota-st Boone-st State-ave

Franklin Students Banquet in Indianapolis May First

Franklin college students living in Indianapolis will hold a banquet on the evening of May 1. Robert Brown deputy secretary of state is to be toastmaster. Gen Harrison declines to act as moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly at Winona next month.

Franklin Franklin College Indianapolis Robert Brown Harrison Presbyterian Church Winona

Ramblers Bicycle Sale Declared Amid Weather Delays

The notice announces a clearance of 1893 and 1895 Ramblers bikes at G and J Co branch houses. Stock of 360 units available, with cash or easy payments offered. M Bird Jr & Co at 29 Market appears as selling agent.

G. &J.co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Biordes Preveza Constantinopii P. PR. S Dardanelles Athiens P. A Delyanuis M. Halli M. Deligeorgis M. Skouses MM. Delyannis Meeting of the Sons of the Revolution Western Frank Butts Indiana Ave A, Elder’s P. P Senate Finance Committee Reach O Charles A Ber Lhief Joater Tim John Goff W. Maryland Sr Mike Boler Irerriter John When Capt Dawson Capt. Dawson Gan Whenani Jim Cook S Joe Perriter Frank Matthews Will Brooks Trish Hill Brooks Isroolis Cox W. J. Calhoun Danville, N Massachusetts-ave Henley Bicycles Gus Habich W. Market St Sarah Good Griffith Wm. L. Elder’s Justus C. Adams Berning Sam Mc Clure McClure
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