15 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
1
Reports from Havana dated December 5 indicate 60 people were arrested in Cienfuegos including the French consul and plantation owners. Cuban tension rises as streets clash with Spaniards, and the betrayer Itucha faces Cuban threats. Three Friends sails with arms to Cuba while authorities pursue the expedition.
The senate opens with a populist resolution calling for a nine member committee to thoroughly investigate campaign money use in the recent presidential election. It seeks to identify contributions from mines banks manufacturers railroads and foreign interests and to consider legislation to curb such spending. The panel serves through 1897.
Indiana officials urge statute changes to favor home fire insurers over foreign firms. C W Neal reports the auditor’s insurance department lists 281 authorized companies, including 80 foreign, 63 U S fire and glass firms, and 51 foreign life and accident groups.
May Lacey of 155% Washington Street attempted suicide by morphine after a lovers quarrel with Fred, a dental student. Anna, her sister, aided by Dr. Newman, saved her life as their mother remains in Columbus. Fred’s surname is not disclosed.
Winter wheat high grade flour advertised as strictly pure with promise of entire satisfaction for pastries and bread. Sold by grocers through Noblesville Milling Co with stores citywide at 301 Frank Butts 133 Ind. Ave. Phone 1791.
Taylor Doty aged 32 of 267 Massachusetts Ave attempted suicide Monday night by laudanum and chloroform. His wife found him and Dr. Castor fought for hours before Doty died Tuesday. They had moved from Cincinnati five weeks earlier where he was well employed, but he lost work here and financial strain grew. The couple’s hardship is described as a pathetic domestic tale with a note indicating his intent.
Indianapolis officials after a Chicago visit plan separate tax and special assessment offices with a cross index system to quickly show a resident's total indebtedness. The change aims to reduce overlooked small assessments and curb costly litigation by shark attorneys.
August C Bennerscheidt a German born 62 years ago in Cologne died Tuesday morning in Indianapolis after four months illness pulmonalis He leaves a widow and five children and had worked as machinist at Sinker-Davis Eagle Works Pension Office clerk and Consumers gas trust employee The funeral is set for 2 pm at the family home Wednesday
Thomas Blackwell Thomas Noone and John Finley are under arrest on assault and battery and malicious trespass charges. They allegedly visited Nancy Taylor at 150 West McCarty Street Sunday evening and disturbed her, with a confrontation leading to her striking one man. A staged warrant later abducted the husband, followed by vandalism at the Taylor home before the men fled. The trio denies the allegations and their cases were continued until Saturday.
Mary Corbett and her mother Catherine Corbett were overcome by escaping gas at 329 Prospect Street. Mary died Tuesday morning after initially seeming to recover. the coroner or investigators offered no comment on whether the deaths were accidental. A double funeral was planned at St Patrick's Church with Colier and Murphy in charge.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m December 16 reports cloudy cold and warmer trend statewide. Temperatures reached 23 at noon and 33 later Tuesday with rain totals from 1.19 to 5.35 inches and a statewide month end deficit of .62 inch. Weather favored farm work wheat grass and pasturage remained in good condition.
Co M Biddel of 4 Pleasant Street struck Daniel Hennessy aged 67 in the head with an iron hook during a quarrel at the Vandalia freight house. In police court Judge Cox noted it was near murder and fined Biddel $23 despite his prior good character.
Co J Clodfelter a carpenter in Wilson block room 11 bought a pork steak Saturday evening and cooked it for Sunday. He fell ill soon after and lay alone until neighbors found him Monday forenoon. Dr J A Martin treated him and believes ptomaine poisoning from undercooked pork caused the illness. he is expected to recover.
Cadet Frank D. Aid of the Howe school in Lima will spend holidays at his Indianapolis home. Louisa Dawson sues for divorce from Henry alleging infidelity. Kokomo firm files articles of incorporation with $25,000 capital. Newport gas drill site leaks halting work until Tuesday. Chas Elkins sues Indiana Bicycle Co. in superior court for $5,000 after an injury at the factory. Bondholders in old Air Road worth $11 million appear before Judge Woods about earnings to cover interest. Union Labor Free Silver Club holds a meeting at Cleland club rooms, opening membership to all unions. U S Civil Service board to examine clerks and carriers in Indianapolis on Feb 2. age limits 18+ for clerks, 21-40 for carriers. applications due Jan 13. May Ramsey sues John W. Sears for writ of damas over a fined assault. seeks mandamus to compel transcript of appeal.
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