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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1896

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Doctor Zertucha claims Maceo death was caused by treachery

In a letter to the Herald from Melina del Sur Cuba, Dr. Maximo Zertucha describes Gen Antonio Maceos death at Baracoa in December. He blames political enemies and a faction inside the revolutionary government for failing to aid Maceo and Gomez, and defends his own role and oath to Maceo.

New York U. P Maximo Zertucha Antonio Maceo Mateo Trayal Herald Maceo Melina del Sur Cuba Miro Diaz Nadarte S Gordon Piedra Juzeiz Ahumada Penalver Sauvenil Francisco Gomez Toro Mariel Majana Sartorius Mosquitos Baracoa Acosta San Pedro Rincon Govea Isrng Sanchez Delgado Pedro Diaz Brig Maximo Gomez Cayajabos Colanos Gomez Lieut. Gomez Maximo Jose Maceo el Gato Pina Roloff J. M. Rodriguez

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m December 26 shows fair weather. Expect clear to partly cloudy skies Thursday night and Friday with mild temperatures. At noon Thursday the temperature reached MM while at 2 p m it was 26 degrees.

Indianapolis

German Merchants Association Nominates Officers

The German merchants' association of Marion county met in Mozart hall on Wednesday afternoon and nominated officers to be elected the first Tuesday in January. The group, akin to the liquor league, aims to permit freer discussion among members who speak English with difficulty and to watch obstructive legislation while serving saloonkeepers' mutual interests.

German Merchants’ Association of Marion County Mozart Hall Liquor League Old League

State's Trust Funds Loans Guidance Questioned

The auditor of state asked the Indiana attorney general for an opinion on making loans of trust funds when ownership is joint title or in the wife’s name. The attorney general advises against loans in joint husband and wife title cases, stressing officers must avoid loss and avoid jeopardy in handling trust funds.

Auditor of State Attorney General Indiana Attorney-General

Boston Street Car Strike Paralyzes System

Boston dispatch reports a 3500 strong strike by West-end street railway employees began at 5 45 am Thursday, with drivers motormen and conductors walking out. Union leader M I Young says action is united, while some divisions refuse to run without a signed agreement. Cars run irregularly and police prepare for trouble as a citywide shutdown looms.

Boston U. P West-end Street Railway Company Maine New Hampshire Vermont Supreme Council M. I. Young Street Railway Men's Union Teaders Young Motormen’s Union Charleston Neck Winter Fill West Somerville Everett Ued

Present for Henry from Engine Company No. 10

The members of engine company No. 10 plan a Christmas surprise for Henry Wachstetter. They arranged to give him a pair of big wooden shoes to wear around the engine house on Christmas morning, highlighting his German heritage.

Henry Engine Company No. 10 Henry Wachstetter

Dispute Over Indiana May Music Festival Director Arens

Letters to The Sun reveal conflict between Indiana May Music Festival directors and Prof Franz N Arens over control of the festival. Propositions, counteroffers, and critiques focus on who trains the chorus, conducts the festival, and who receives authority and payfor services amid controversy in Indianapolis music circles.

Prof. van der Stucken Cincinnati Prof Arenms THE SUN the Sun May Musical Festival Association Boar Arens Wich Wienapolis Dtr Fries Arengs Orcenestra van der Stueiten Mollenhauer Chasihwiecki Alt. Mollenhauer Springfield Mass Europe Indianapolis Louisville Chicago van der Stucken Areng Margaret Butler Snow May Festival Association Franz N. Arens Indiana May Festival Association Frang N. Arens May Music Festival Association Indiana May Music Festival Association Sid Charus Sail Vaid Music Committee of Board of Directors Music Committee Shell Board of Directors

Braving burglars the elderly Cohen couple attacked

Aiding details describe two white men breaking into the 127 Eddy Street grocery of Mr and Mrs Cohen two aged owners over 70. Mrs Cohen was struck with a lamp and is feared not to recover while Mr Cohen escaped with minor injuries. The couple and neighbors assisted by a physician.

M. Cohen Eddy St Som Mr. Cohen Mrs. Cohen Afr

Disturbed the Wreckers at Ottawa Kansas

The southbound Santa Fe express stopped after an engineer spotted a tie on the track near Richmond station. A disabled man, John Spaulding, formerly Richmond night operator, was found nearby claiming five masked men beat him while they obstructed the track. The crew halted before obstruction was completed and the assailants fled.

Ottawa Kas Richmond John Spatgaing Spaulding

Alderman Durnam arraigned on bribe indictment in Minneapolis

Minneapolis December report notes Alderman George A. Durnam charged with soliciting a $10,000 bribe from Halverson Richards & Co. to secure a water works reservoir contract. He pleaded not guilty and remains in sheriff custody. The article also mentions a series of local disturbances, a jail sentence for malicious trespass, and a death with unknown cause, plus assorted advertisements and notices.

Chicago Minneapolis Minn George A. Durnam Halverson, Richards & Co

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Zertucha Thea Mulatto Gen Patri Charlie Heslie TE MAY Festival F. xX. Arens Uge Cohens Barbara Bradshaw Owen Bradshaw Fourteenth-st Janes Woods Wim. L. Elder Dr. Hiram Castor Mass.-ave Ind Phoni
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