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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1897

Page

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Phillips Freed on $5000 Bond in Redmond Murder Case

Edward Phillips, jailed six months on conspiracy to murder charges tied to Fireman Frank Redmond’s Jan 22 death, is released on $5000 bond with his father Samuel Phillips guaranteeing appearance. The real murderer, James Burton, now in Tennessee penitentiary, was identified largely through Phillips’s information. Authorities report Phillips’ release ends tangle of accusations while Burton faces murder charges.

Phillips Edward Phillips Frank Redmond Samuel Phillips Redmond James Burton Tennessee Burton Philips Carl Harvey Harvey Columbus, O Wiltsie George W. Powell Iltsie Criminal Court Shufelton Colbert Spaan Joseph Kealing the Sun Indianapolis

Haggard's Washington scheme for Mount and Senate

The article describes Haggard's plan to have Mount chosen US senator by the next general assembly and then govern two more years, aiming for re election to a four year term, with a future bid for the Senate. It notes his multiple trips to Washington since McKinley's inauguration and hints at public reception and political maneuvering.

Haggard Liett Gov. Haggard Washington National McKinley Mr. Haggard Mount United States General Assembly Senate

Blood Fears Mix with Militia Call in Kentucky Trials

In Glasgow and Franklin Kentucky on July 2 tensions rise over trials of Black defendants. Negro Stone faces arson charges after a attempted assault on Miss Meyers and a lamp incident risked a dorm fire. troops guard the case as indignant crowds threaten violence. Separate vigil and threats surround Negro George Derring, with locals demanding blood as guards protect him in court.

Glasgow Negro Stone Miss Meyers Franklin Col Gaither George Dipring Dinning

Where is Thorne the One Who Can Clear This Up

New York July 2 police hunt Martin Thorne barber and Mrs Nack lover as the missing link in the murder of William Guldensuppe. Keehn says Thorne fought Guidensuppe and Thorne used a revolver that misfired then bought a stiletto and six shooter. Thorne vanished living on money from Mrs Nack while a real estate dealer says she rented a house and sought an option on a barber shop. A valise large enough to hold a head is linked to the case.

New York Martin Thorne Thorne Keehn Keelin

Blunder at White House over Bremen consul nomination

Washington reports a surprise consular appointment when Louis Lange of Chicago was sent to the Senate for Bremen. Illinois senators Mason and Cullom, not consulted, pressed for withdrawal after learning Lange edited the Brundschau, a German paper that attacked McKinley and tariff bills and backed Altgeld. Also, Walter Bailey faces grand jury for bicycle theft, after confessing to stealing five wheels in Indianapolis and planning to move them to his home.

Washington White House Senate Louis Lange Chicago Bremen Illinois Lange Mason Cullom Cullomé Brundschau McKinley Altgeld Walter Bailey Bushville Grand Ele Indianapolis A. L. Messing Emil Fertig A. J. Mayer F. B. Lucas Bailey

Nearing Million in Claims on Rich Province of Thessaly

Dispatches from London and Constantinople describe a tense eastern front as war factions press to keep Thessaly under Turkish rule. Turkey is forming civil government in the conquered area with plans to hold it long term. About 200000 Turkish troops are in Thessaly and another 200000 in Roumelia. mobilization capacity is cited at 750000 in ten days. The powers are expected to press diplomacy rather than evacuation. Idhem Pasha, Turkey’s army commander in Thessaly, resigns over concerns about enforcing peace terms with Greece.

Constantinople The Parte Thessaly Turkey

City bids for police telegraph patrol system received

Public safety commissioners opened five bids for a police telegraph patrol system. Only two met the ad requirements, with Gamewell and Police Telephone and Signal displaying working prototypes. Mayor Taggart delayed action as bids were reviewed, with likelihood favoring Gamewell after price concessions.

Commissioners of Public Safety Veolice Telephone and Signal Company Chicago Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company New York National Electric Manufacturing Company Milford Western Electric Company Gamewell Company United States Company Taggart Srriday Police Telephone and Signal Company National Electrical Company Gamewoell Company

Buckwalter Woman Killed By Live Wire in Pa

In July in Pctr town Pa Kemme Buckwalter daughter of T Darlington Buckwalter treasurer of Buckwalter stove Co Gi Royersford almost instant death Thursday night after stepping from a window to an awning at Dr Trego's drug store and falling against a worn electric wire. An alternating current of 2100 volts passed through her body.

Pcttstocwn Kemme Buckwalter T. Darlington Buckwalter Buckwalter Stove Company Gi Royersford

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis 36 Hours End July 3

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for warm and generally fair weather during the 36 hours ending 5 PM July 3. Noon reading Friday was 85, 2 PM 91, with thermometers in business districts showing 90s to high 90s in direct sun and shade readings lower.

Indianapolis Weather Bureau

General miners strike to hit four states on July 4

Major action by United Mine Workers aims to suspend operations in Indiana Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania and mining districts in other states. The general order forecasts at least 250000 affected, with 50000 in Indiana Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania alone.

Columbus United Mine Workers United Mine Workers of America Pennsylvania Pittsburg Ohio Indiana Glinois Grape Creek National National Board National Executive Board Ilinois

Millionaire's Wife Elopes with Englishman Ward

Los Angeles July 2 Mrs John Bradbury wife of a well known millionaire and H Russell Ward a young Englishman have eloped The elopement follows a compromising escapade at Santa Monica Ward has abandoned his wife and two children.

Los Angeles Cal John Bradbury H. Russell Ward Santa Monica Ward

Olivet church lawn fete and public notices

City notices report a lawn fete by the Olivet church at 1126 W Meridian St on Friday evening and banks closed on Monday July 5 with Saturday July 3 as a makeup day. A funeral for John F. Wood is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at 2005 College Ave. Wood, aged 47, had been assistant postmaster under Hamilton Connor from 1861 to 1878 and died of exhaustion.

Ladies of the Olivet Church Meridian St Associated Banks of Indianapolis John F. Wood Wood Hamilton Connor University of Chicago

Crossed in love affairs ends life of waitress at Miles restaurant

Adelaide Knight a 26 year old waitress from 78 Wright street, Indianapolis, took ten cents worth of morphine Thursday night and died after doctors worked until 1 30 am. She had a lover, F Schuler, who began with another woman, and she threatened to kill him and herself if not treated properly. Knight had come to Indianapolis from Ellisville and left word to her family through Undertaker Tutewiler.

Adelaide Knight Wrightst Miles E. Washington Tutewiler

Governor Receives Hog Cholera Campaign Letters

Letters to the governor reveal widespread hog cholera concerns, with many states sending advice and remedies. An Ohio writer lists hog cholera and catarrh as specialties, while a veteran argues prevention over cure and laments farmers selling diseased hogs. A postal card criticizes farmers as scallawags and proposes a wool dipping scheme to curb fraud.

Nancy Hanks Ohio

State wheel dispute leads to arbitration plan

Tensions over a city bicycle ordinance at the state capitol push toward arbitration. Custodian West backed by the governor wants all bicycles in the basement to keep dirt from corridors, while wheelmen push to keep wheels in their offices. Heads of departments propose using the horticultural room near Market Street for wheels, each rider receiving a key. The move signals a potential end to the standstill and a compromise to keep state government moving.

State House Market St

Births Deaths and Marriages Notice Card

Births list includes Will and Margaret Boaz, a girl. David and Maggie Nicholson, a girl. Andy and Nannie Hayes, a girl. G W and Mollie Elder, a girl. Deaths notice for Worthington Clary and others with ages and causes. marriage license for Omer Brewer and Pearl M Clifford.

Will and Margaret Boaz New Jersey-st David and Maggie Nicholson Columbia-ave Andy and Nannie Hayes Superior-st G. W Mollie Elder Worthington Clary Fletcher-ave Isaac Hayes North and Sands-st Walter Folger St. W. D. Ahem Adell-st Fred Dickson Cecil Stuart Lexington-ave Charles Costamagna Cincinnatist Addie McCord N. Hast St Omer Brewer Pearl M. Clifford

Most Successful Night at Wildwood Honors K of P

The season’s most successful evening occurred at Wildwood on Thursday marked as K of P night. The park was festively decorated and the uniform rank led by Capt. Ward attended in force. The performance of The Price of Prejudice drew strong audience praise and vaudevilles also pleased the large crowd. Friday features a drum corps appearance expected to attract many attendees.

Wildwood K. of P Ward

Bettermann Floral Company Opens At Two Locations

The Bettermann Floral Company is open for business at 226 N Delaware Street and at 241 Massachusetts Avenue. A new main building is under construction, and no other sales places are operated.

Bettermann Floral Company Delaware St Massachusetts Ave

Local bimetallic league meeting stirs city election talk

At M Beron Hall Thursday night a heated debate over resolutions supported by the Indiana bimetallic league aimed at influencing the upcoming city election. Speakers clashed over backing standard party candidates, with Cadi Buskirk opposing endorsements and W M Backus offering an amendment striking the slate.

Frankian Weaobaal John N. Navin John P Spencer Standard Party William MckKinley Chicago City Co Cadi" Buskirk League Ans Democratic Couv Gold Nn Cial R Tions Thomas Taggart Chas. Bridges Ras W. M. Backus William J. Bryan

Mrs Trucksess Fined for Cruelty to Adopted Daughter

In police court Mrs Laura Trucksess of 41 Belmont Avenue was fined one dollar on costs after a cruelty case involving her six year old adopted daughter Grace. The child had been returned to the orphans home and judgment was withheld until Friday to allow the return. The total with costs reached forty four cents.

Laura ‘Trucises Belmont-ave Grace Trucksess

Weekend bargains pepper Danbury shops and stores

A burst of local sales and ads showcases cheap suits at Saks and Co and Avcoade, hats at Original 23, fireworks at Chas Mayer & Co, firecrackers and groceries from Drake and Mammoth stores, bicycle auction at Home set store, and furniture repairs offered nearby.

Avcoade Maguire Chas, Mayer & Co Rubens Wasson Drake’ S

Half-fare Rates Tu On Taly

An item notes fare reductions with three pricing tiers marked as 8, 4, and 5 the good. The brief outlines lower passenger costs and calls attention to reduced rates for specific passenger groups or routes. The exact entities and dates are not fully clear from the fragment.

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Phillips IS Burdock Kentucky London Thes Saly Roumelia Business Office of E. Ohiost Denison House Sreeting City Life Aes Vic Backus T. Tag Indiana Bimetallic League Resolutio MRS. Truckless Danbury Messenger Saks & Co Albert Gall's
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