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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1896

Page

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Bryan at Madison Square Garden Nominates Bryans Voice

The crowd of up to 20 000 gathered at Madison Square Garden for the Chicago nomination of William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall. Bryan spoke for two hours defending the Chicago platform and agitating for a monetary system favoring silver, while facing cheers and intense heat from a packed, sweltering audience.

Imir Bryan Madison Square Garden New York U. P Wm. Jennings Bryan Arthur E. Sewall

Receiver Sworn In As Union National Association Bond Questioned

Preston C. Trusier was sworn as receiver of the Union National Savings and Loan Association by Special Judge Hammond. The bond of 7200 dollars lists sureties including DeRuiter, Dickson, Talbott, Fletcher, and Hugg. An appeal bond of 1200000 dollars to the Supreme Court carries many named sureties. Plaintiffs’ attorneys questioned wealth adequacy after tax duplicates were reviewed, with Hammond noting insufficient wealth to cover the bond.

Preston C. Trusier Union National Savings and Loan Association Hammond Dirk DeRuiter Geo. A. Dickson Henry M. Talbott Stoughton J. Fletcher Allen M. Fletcher Alartin M. Hugg John J. Smith Supreme Court Chas. F. Griffin Nicholas Ensley Alfred TB. Gates O. P. Ensley N.S. Ibyram G. Cornelius BR. K. Sytres C. i. Smith MM. We McGillard Iervey l. Vories W. N. Gates Thos. L. Sullivan Gen. TR. Ruat Geo. C. Pearson J. J. Heueh A. M. McClearey Doh F. Wallick Association Aidsride Byram Cornelius Smith

Coffin Must Appear in Court by Sept Twenty Second

Federal officers expect Frances Coffin to surrender by September 22 to serve his sentence for the Indianapolis bank failure. The court order requires appearance on that date or bond forfeiture. Coffin’s friends petition in vain for a presidential pardon, with Cleveland unlikely to intervene.

Cofin Frances Coffin Indianapolis Starshal Latwkins Coffin Cleveland Grant Cottin

Weather and deaths in Indianapolis for August forecast and notices

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending p m August 14 with temperatures at noon 84 and later readings. Births list multiple families and addresses in the city. Deaths record names ages causes and locations from cerebro spinal meningitis to consumption and inanition. Marriage licenses shown for four couples. A brief note criticizes physicians for errors in death returns and disease naming.

Indianapolis

Missing wife seeks clues on eloping couple wagon

Mrs. Sarah Tomlinson of Indianapolis reports her husband William Z Tomlinson and Mrs. Mary Murry fled together in a white canvas topped wagon drawn by two bay horses. Tomlinson is blind in one eye and 50, Murry 37, with a 6 year old child. Tomlinson’s wife, 35, seeks to locate them. She describes their route through Indiana and plans to stay with her daughter in Terre Haute while hoping for his return with the child.

Sarah Tamlinson Indianapolis Indiana Tian Blind Jie William Z. Tomlinson Mia Tomlinson Mary Murry Nmne Murry John Murry A.n Sun Aiis Temlinsei Terre Haute Temlinsan Inlianspolis Helenet Alr. Tomilinson Jane Rodacker Jane Gly Flo

Secret service rushed on Mexican coin counterfeiting claim

A Washington Sun special reports Min Ransom received a Mexican Herald showing alleged plans by two young Americans in Central America to coin native silver into American dollars. The proposed scheme, possibly Guatemala linked, could total up to 2.5 million dollars. Treasury and secret service begin inquiry. Hazen unavailable.

York U. P Sun Washington Carlisin Ransom Mexico Mexican Herald Guatemala Kane Treasury Department Carlisle Secret Service Bureau Ureau Hazen New York Treasury Special Ae Department

Farmland Woman Ida Hunt Detained Over Alleged Insanity

A young woman identifying herself as Ida Hunt is in custody at the police station in Indianapolis. She claims her parents live at Farmland and that she came here three days ago seeking work. Police describe her as a morphine addict rather than insane and note multiple encounters with the Rescue mission and police, including a theft charge and disturbances leading to arrests.

Ida Hunt Indianapolis Tllinesis House Hoffbauer Woodward

Special Bath Room Tiles and Dustless Oats For Sale

Classified note listing items for sale including special bath room tiles and dustless oats. Mentions a stock offering by Leffler Electric Magnetic Railroad Company in Chicago and a cash need. Includes incomplete address reference H 2 SUN.

Leffler Electro- Magnetic Railroad Chicago

Porter a Desperate Man

Frank Woodward alias Charles Porter, a desperate burglar in Hamilton County Ohio, escaped police in Indianapolis after attempting to shoot Officer Jordan during a forged-note arrest. He was captured after a four block chase, later convicted of forgery for six years, and likely to be sent back to Cincinnati. A jail escape attempt by Woodward with seven conspirators was thwarted. Authorities trace aliases and link to a St Louis hotel arrest under name Frank Palmer and Chicago detective ties.

Frank Woodward Charles F. PorTer Cincinnati Ohio Keavir Louis Heine Hamilton County Indianapolis Calbert Woodward Cinall Jordan Woodward Jle Nervily Colbert Heine Supt Marrity St. Louis Charles Porter Lacrede Hotel Frank Palmer Chicago Frank Emory Sted Wes

Boiler Explosion Wrecks Louisville Tile Plant

A boiler at the Ohio tile and brick works in Louisville exploded Thursday morning collapsing the building. The plant is a total wreck and several female employees are reported missing presumed buried. Isaiah Johnson and Lee Eshelman were fatally injured. Sheridan Lee William Serong James Grayer and John Rufenhel were seriously injured. Damages estimated at 10000 with no insurance. The cause remains under investigation.

Ported Louisville Alliance Isaiah Johnson Lee Eshelman Sheridan Lee William Serong James Grayer John Rufenhel

Beauty Spots Proposed for Indianapolis Parks Plan

At a park commission meeting Friday, multiple potential park sites will be submitted. Mayor Taggart and Controller Johnson may attend as the board estimates funds for the project. Engineer J Clyde Power, formerly of Washington DC, aims to create several beauty spots across Indianapolis, including triangles and circles to break straight avenues, with focus on north and northeast areas and the Fall Creek park project.

Park Commissioners Taggart Johnson J. Clyde Power Washington, D. C Indianapolis Fall Creek Park

Blue Coats A Wheel Mounted Officers To Be Added

City board of safety to discuss next year’s police budget as Controller Johnson pushes tight limits. Plans include a new Gamewell telephone system for fire and police, bicycles for police use, mounted sergeants with steel saddles, a reserve of four men, and Bertillon criminal identification. Previous year’s fire department funding cited. police department needs more funds. Estimates ready soon for trimming.

Board of Safety Johnson Central Union Phoenix Gamewell Maguire Colbert Johnsen

Attorney Thaddeus Rollins Stricken with Typhoid Fever

Thaddeus Rollins, the attorney, is confined to his home at 49 Broadway with a severe typhoid fever. He fell ill a week ago, and his condition has worsened. on Thursday it remained unchanged and recovery is uncertain.

Thaddeus Rollins Broadway

County notes and legal items from Denison area

Fred C. Myer rode a bicycle without a lamp and drew $11. Robert Clark faced a motor theft charge and waived examination in police court, entering a grand jury with a $1,000 bond. Marion county ends toll roads as commissioners buy Pleasant Run road at $100 per mile for four miles. Alice M. Hanson sues husband Wm. L. for divorce alleging failure to provide and removal of a piano. Edward P. Sheehy sues Natie Nemalleable Casting for $10,000 damages over a melted metal accident. Thomas Campbell linked to the Anderson baseball team faces a fine and unresolved charges in Indianapolis. Second Water-Wells notes mention Frank Butts and Indiana phone details.

Fred C. Myer Robert Clark Marion County Pleasant Run Alice M. Hanson Denison Wm. L Edward P. Sheehy Natie Ne Malleable Casting Company Ville Thomas Campbell Anderson Indianapolis John Reardon

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