Double Funeral for Mary Arnett and Daughter Millie Hefton
At Bethel church in Indianapolis a double funeral honored Mary Arnett, 84, and her daughter Millie Hefton. Hefton died first. the mother followed Sunday afternoon. The women had been enslaved in Gray son county Kentucky and freed during the Civil War after a family appeal to a Union commander. The service, by Flanner & Buchanan, noted their later life in Indianapolis and survive by husband and three children at 654 Blakest.
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Bethel M. E
Mary Arnett
Millie Hefton
Flanner & Buchanan
Indianapolis
Grayson County
Kentucky
Bris
Heston
Ile
Hefton
Spiritualists Protest Clairvoyants License Plan
Spiritualists oppose a proposed ordinance to license clairvoyants at 500 dollars. A Saturday delegation met City Attorney Curtis seeking exclusion of mediums, arguing spiritualism is a religion and laws restricting it would violate the national constitution. They favored curbing quack doctors and supported the law against clairvoyants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Papal Wreck Near Preble Kills Fireman in Switch Collision
A D L and W passenger train struck an open switch at Preble Sunday night colliding with three freight cars. The engine and six cars burned. two coaches consumed. Engineer Young of Syracuse killed and Fireman Roof fatally hurt. Evidence suggests switch tampering.
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Preble
Young
Syracuse
Man Kills Supposed Burglar With Ax in Darien
Willis Broughton of Darien woke to a noise in the yard and, after arming himself, killed a man who approached. Investigation identified the victim as Wim Lanning, a hired man. Broughton mourns the tragedy and faces legal scrutiny. Riley R. Pierson sues the Big Four railroad for 850,000 damages after an on‑the‑job accident crushed his right arm.
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Batavia
N. Y. Dee
Willis Broughton
Darien
Broughton
Wim. Lanning
Riley R. Pierson
Big Four Railroad Company
Iie
Forecasts and stage lineup at indiana venues this week
The forecast for Indianapolis through December 3 predicts much colder weather with occasional flurries. The Grand presents A contented woman with Caroline Miskel Iloy t, Park features Brooklyn in Handicap, Special Delivery opens Thursday, English’s hosts Bob Ingersoll on Tuesday, Flynn and Sheridan headline at the Empire with a 20 act show and Julietta Nelson high wire act also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Miskel Iloyt
Brooklyn
Flynn & Sheridan
Lill
the Empire
Julietta Nelson
Bloody shooting tragedy rocks Ocntuiana near Browingsville
A farmer Orville Eals killed his wife and then resisted arrest as a posse assaulted a hut where he hid. Officers and bystanders were wounded in a deadly confrontation. Inside the hut they found the mutilated body of Mrs Eals and a hatchet used in the killings.
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Ocrntuiana
Here
Orville Bals
Eals
Browingsville
John Fields
Fields
Als
MacCoombs
Wells
Herbert
Posse
Indiana news items mix court cases and local notices
Police court cases crowd Monday pages while federal court raids loom. A conference of border state leaders Opens in Roberts Park Church for two days Tuesday and Wednesday. Local social news lists marriages births and a burglary inquiry with a note on Nicholson law enforcement. Permissions extend to county printing contracts and sane verdicts.
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Indiana
Roberts Park Church
James Wilson
People
Mars. Geo. L. Turner
W. Washington Sr
Gov
Matthews
Andrew 8. Baker
General Land Office of
Texas
Fifty fourth Congress Opens Youngest House in History
Washington December 2 The fifty fourth Congress convened with a bustling opening as 360 members were sworn in and Speaker Reed secured the roll. The new House is the youngest ever and many familiar faces were absent. Treasury estimates for 1897 total several billions across departments.
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sMoon
Glenn
New York
National Forum
Reed
Alex, McOwell
Pennsylvania
House
America
Kerr
Senate
Stevenson
Crisp
Bell
Culberson
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Government Budget Totals Reveal Allocation Breakdowns
The data show public works at 141.535 million, postal service 28.574 million, miscellaneous 5.025 million, permanent annual appropriations 87 million, and a total of 119.054 million, culminating in a combined 418.091 million dollars in the annual budget.
Cleveland Will Not Seek Third Term After 1897
Joseph Jefferson, close friend of President Cleveland, says Cleveland plans to retire after his current term and travel around the world with E. C. Benedict. He notes Mrs. Cleveland pushed him to run in 1892 but confirms no nomination will be pursued again. Jefferson adds the pair will undertake a world voyage once the president leaves office.
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Joseph Jefferson
St. Paul
Mino
Ryan Hotel
Cleveland
Joseph ¥Erson
White House
E. C. Benedict
Girl’s Affidavit Spurs Perjury Arrest in Rape Case
In New York court proceedings Recorder Cott freed Walter Langerman after Barbara Aub admitted the rape charges were false. Aub also confessed to perjury, while Langerman was exonerated and dismissed as a witness. The judge denounced Aub for harming the justice system.
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Newy York
General Sessions
Woran
Langerman
Board of Safety to review charges against patrolmen
Serious charges lead to a special Board of Safety meeting Tuesday night to investigate allegations against Patrolmen KR. B. Smith and W. Q. Sullivan. Accusations stem from statements by Mrs. David Meek and corroboration by Rose and Meyers regarding liquor served at Rose & Meyer’s saloon and improper proposals in a private room.
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Board of Safety
KR. B. Smith
W. Q. Sullivan
Colbert
Quigley
David Meek
Dougherty St
Boyd
Chestnut-st
Boy Smith
Miller
Rose & Meyer's
Smith
Sullivan
Woodruff Residents Push Water Works Plan Against City Supply
Woodruff place residents and officials debate building a local water works plant to avoid city water charges. The town claims the water company controls mains yet pays nothing for water, with a stand pipe and mains estimated at 6000 to 7000 dollars and driven wells suggested as an alternative.
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Woodruff
Woodruff Place
City Water Company
Altgeld hissed at St Andrews banquet in Chicago
Gov. Altgeld faced loud hisses Saturday night after former Gov. Campbell spoke for the toast The president of the United States Altgeld defended no commission to defend foreign policy nor to claim Washington and Jefferson greatness The disruption required order to be restored Also ads for Haward mantels crayon frames and cabinet sets appear nearby.
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Chcaco
Altgeld
St. Andrews
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Hisses
Harawood
Grates
Jno
M Lilly
Ministers Clash Over Armenian Policy At City Meeting
Rev Joseph Jenckes led a heated discussion among ministers on Armenian grievances, condemning Great Britain's vaccinating policy and accusing England of violating the Berlin treaty. Resolutions call for copies to Salisbury and Abdulhamid, with further action postponed to the next meeting.
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Joseph Jenckes
Great Britain
Jenckes
Marquis of Salisbury
Abdul Iamid
Ingland
Drenckes
Ile
Disraeli
Turkey
Itev
England
Rev Roberts
Roberts
Sendrickson
Mr. Goodwin
Christ
New York Central Cuts Empire State Express Time
The New York Central inaugurated a faster empire state express between New York and Buffalo reducing trip time to achieve an average speed of 53.3 miles per hour, claimed as the fastest regular train in the world.
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New York
New York Central
Buffalok
Empire State Express
Thieves Break Into Hitel’s Drug Store on Shelby Street
Thieves from a nearby blacksmith shop broke into Hitel's drug store at Shelby street and Cottage avenue Friday night. They emptied 80 cigar boxes and took a gold watch, filling an empty tobacco box with candy and leaving it at the door. Police have a clue and suspect the culprits were boys.
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Hitel
Shelby-st
Cottage-ave
Woman Sues Saloon Owner Over Disturbance
Agnes Divine of 155 W McCarty Jr sues John McGinty owner of the neighboring saloon seeking injunctive relief and $1000 damages claiming riotous conduct at the saloon has impaired her health by loss of sleep and damaged her property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Divine
W. McCarty Jr
John McGinty
Post office fraud scheme ends with self-delivery gag
Postmaster Salm reveals a messenger boy used a special delivery stamp to mail a letter to himself and claim urgent delivery to gain entry to Mozart hall. He handed the letter to the doorkeeper and entered the hall, then forgot to exit. The boy allegedly exploited his official position for the ruse.
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A. m
Salm
Sun
Mozart Hall
County Commissioners Reorganize as Hovey Is Appointed County Attorney
The county board restructured on Monday with James E. Greer replacing Joseph Hunter. The new majority 2 Republicans and 1 Democrat elected Julius Reinecke as president and began naming appointments across the county, detailing roles from townships to jail engineers and workhouse staff.
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Board of County Commissioners
James E. Greer
Joseph Hunter
Julius Reinecke
Tfarding
Mr. Greer
Alfred R. Hovey
Indianapolis
Flavius Meyers
Wayne Township
Chas. Royster
John Martindale
West Indianapolis
Wm. I. Applegate
Ectants
Geo. Pfeifer
Warren Township
Jas. W. Speers
Haughvale
Chas
M. Starris
Franklin Township
Edward Jordan
Wm. B. West
Court House
C. Shute
Jon Crone
Haughville
Chas. Geenther
Joseph Dory
Joseph Cooper
W. St. Wheatley
Thos. Schootey
A. F F. Collins
Chas. Barr
Thos. Burkhart
Joseph Sieme
Armenian Persecu tion Recited and Anger at Turks
George Barsoom told a Indianapolis congregations about Armenian suffering under the Turks quoting a priest’s harsh view while ambassadors met to plan action on Rosetaran D gunboat permits. Union Trust sues to appoint a receiver for Samuel Ehrisman’s ill advised contract father Jacob Ehrisman. Funeral for William Evans set for Tuesday at Crown Hill. No truth to Fairfax county double lynching rumors.
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Union Trust Company
Samuel Ehrisman
Jacob Ehrishman
Samuel
Jacob Khrisman
Cabinet Members Stand Ready to Resign in Lima
In Lima on a November 80 date the cabinet persists in its determination to resign, signaling possible political upheaval as officials push for leadership change.
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Lima
Peru
Local Cabinet Shop Ad for Fast Service in City
An advertisement lists J. H. Clark at 66 E. Washington St offering cabinet services for $1.00 and short delivery. It promotes citywide connections and a telephone contact 1791, signed by Frank Butts.
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Tim
Clark
Washington-st
J. H. Clark
E. Washington St
Civil Service Rules Trigger Quick Reversal of Engineer Appointment
A Monday appointment of W. T. Bearhig as city engineer inspector was halted after missing written age, name, era details, and a certificate of good moral character. The newly adopted rules require three reputable citizen endorsements. Mayor Tageart vows future strict enforcement.
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Boyce
Board of Works
W.T. Bearhig
Indianapolis
Johnson
Works Board
Tageart
Ile
Ready for Grand Combined Assault on Congress
The Board of Trade plans to finish most arrangements for the assault on Congress for a new federal building at Monday night’s meeting. A Commercial club committee will assist. A large Indianapolis delegation will travel to Washington once word arrives that funding for the building is secured.
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Congress
Board of Trade
Federal
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Washington
Fenidead
Enep
New Federal Building Site Sparks City Debate
The government owns a quarter block now partly used by federal buildings and may erect a long lasting new structure there. Postmaster Sahm says the site could be worth about 450000 bare. Residents fear discussing moving the post office could anger congressmen and cause trouble.
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Sahm
Old Home of Gov Williams Gutted By Flames
Vincennes Indiana December 2 The old home of the late Gov Williams at Pond Creek Mills burned Sunday night with losses around 5000. The new Friends church at Alabama Street and Home Avenue was dedicated Sunday with a masterly sermon by Benjamin F Trueblood of Boston. Wm Evans a longtime church member died on Saturday. The ancient St Clair and Delaware streets church had served Indianapolis 89 years. Charity Organization Society marked its seventeenth anniversary alongside the benevolent society’s fifty ninth at English’s Opera House. Gov Matthews presided and John H Holliday spoke on the charity organization society. John W Kern gave an address on Friendly Visiting. Dying Convict Hawkins Pardoned Gov Matthews granted a pardon to Edward F Hawkins sentenced to two years for assault and battery in Perry County a year and a half ago He is dying of consumption and may not receive the pardon before death.
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B. P.O. Ellis
C. L. Jewett
New Albany
John M. Rhody
Sarah J. Dobison
Nickerson
Court House
Curtis
George B. Gaston
Kihel May Bishan
New York
Indianapolis
Harvey
Ele
Williamus
Fred Kimbrook
Till
Tevives
Duluth
Ife
Phureday
Elwood Knox
Sherman Schofield
Capt. Patterson
Will Davidson
Iron Block
Capitol-ave
Edward Cooper
White River
Broad Ripple
Bretas Jas
Mrs. Johnson
John
Brs
Teipen
Vet
Addie Drake
Thos
Whittaker
Martha M. Young
Henry Aa
Peace
Josephine Kimball
Alfred
Beam
Ethelwyn West
Wm. Perk
Annie Epstein
Mott Wyant
Tessa Cornell
Sarah J. Dobson
Thos. Downs
Gertie M. Overdurff
Harry L. Cook
Myrtle Mce- Dougal
Clyde J. Wolfe
Nellie Lthel Dorsey
Wm. Evans
William Evans
N. Dela- Ware St
Crown Hill
Mr. Evans
Evans Linseed Oil Works
Michigan St
Belt Railroad
J Evans
Quaker Church
Gov. Williams
Vincennes
Ind
Pond Creek Mills
New Friends
Alabama St
Home-ave
Benjamin F. Trueblood
Boston
Friends of Indianapolis
St. Clair and
Delaware Sts
Charity Organization Society
Indianapolis Benevolent Society
Opera House
Gov. Matthews
John H. Holliday
0Ciety
John W. Kern
Matthews
Edward F. Hawkins
Perry County
Louisville
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Bob Ingersoll
English
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M. Lilly
Capy Lee
Hood
Woods
Wim, L. Elder
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HUM
Holman
Col
Silver Dick” Bland
Willie Breckenridge
Washineron
Capitol
S OF. Rosi
Missouri
Atarm
Toe Woure
Fifty-Fourth Congress
Youngs
Seimation du Court
Hovey
Arthur Brown
Constantinople
Monilay
George Barsoom
Hirst Baptist Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Alexandria, Va
Fairfax County
Frank Butts
Dore
Charity
AL Lilly
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