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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1896

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Texans Fight Spanish Forces to Stand and Die

Report from Key West says a Lone Star Texas Rangers detachment of 15 men held a five hour stand against two Spanish squadrons near Olano north of Pinar del Rio. They refused to surrender, with six killed, four wounded, and many Spaniards dead, as they fought from a ridge and endured heavy fire.

New York U. P Key West Fla Cuba Havana Olano Pinar del Rio City Lone Star” Company Texas Melquizo Maceo Pinar del Rio Rivira Los Palacios Palacios Bermudez Pacificos Infanta Regina Arafon Sherman

Posey for Senator in Indiana State Race

W P Bozeman a Posey Gibson counties senator, traveled to Indianapolis Monday. He backs an unnamed U S senate candidate he plans to vote for, though no other candidate has been discussed publicly. He hints Frank Posey of Evansville could be that man, noting no pledges and surprise outcomes possible. Bozeman objects to legislative interference with football and supports letting players bear the consequences.

Liberal Party Spain Congress Morgan Cameron Sherman Madrid Cuba Senate Canovas Maceo Boutle United States Senor Atorez Jugo M. Jose Costa Uruguay San Francisco Duke of England France Germany Washington Posey Gibson Indianapolis Bozeman Frank Posey Evansville Mr. Posey

Dustless Oats and Tune Boxes Sold by Carlin & Lennox

Rival prices listed for oats and tune music boxes by Carlin & Lennox at 31 H Market St. Multiple makes available for selection.

Carlin & Lennox H. Market St

Local Singers Protest Board Over Festival Choice

Indianapolis chorus members protest director announced for the next Indiana Miny music festival after the board hired Van der Stueken. They argue the move risks local pride and talent, urging papers to publish their objections and seek suitable contracts for former leaders. The first chorus meeting is set for Jan 4 at High School Hill with Van der Stueken and his assistant Ernestin oft anticipated.

Directory Cincinnati Aureus Alatinee Musicale Ald Philharmonie Club The Choral Union Indianapolis Choral Union Traving Indiana Miny Air Vai Des StuckKen Amuy Man Py OM. Arens Chicaggo Wnd Tle Ar. Arce Indianapolispheral Union Indianapolis High School Hill van der Stueken Prof Ernestinoft

Populists Seek Middle Ground as Rosenheiner Sits Out

Indiana populist leaders discuss party leadership and alleged betrayal by Julius Rosenheiner at the English Hotel rally. Charges claim he steered funds to Democrats while moderates urge reform and a stronger faction in Indianapolis.

Martin Democratic State Central Committee Ite Chas. X. Mathews Walter Marion T3utler Tom Watson Motsinger Thomas Wadsworth Indianapolis Julian Rosenheiner A. M. Browner Greensburg Reform Christ Earth

Tragic Death of Willie McKeever in City Car Crash

Willie McKeever son of Thomias D. McKeever living at 216 Delossst was killed by an electric car at English ave and Laurel st. His mother Mrs. McKeever witnessed the horror as the car struck and dragged the body 60 feet. The coroner and funeral services were announced for St. Patrick's Church Tuesday at 1 30 PM.

Willie McKeever Thomias D. McKeever Big Four Delossst English Ave Laurel St English-ave Ingarn McKeever Saramou Bruce McReever Eregelo's St. Patrick's Church

Funeral of Conrad Gable Held at Residence

The funeral for Conrad Gable who died at 186 N Noble St will be at his home Tuesday at 1 30 p m Dr McKenzie to preach. Gable a German Indianapolis resident 30 years was born in Germany in 1882 and worked as a carriage maker. He leaves a widow and three children Mrs W J Amos D C Gable and Lizzie Weghorst.

Conrad Gable N. Noble St McKenzie Gable Indianapolis The Pioneers Germany Zanesville Cincinnati W. J. Amos Crawfordsville Ind D. C. Gable Texas Lizzie Weghorst

Christmas Tree Display At Meyer Home Stuns Neighbors

The Meyer residence at 779 N Illinois St features a dominant Christmas tree with silver tinsel streamers reaching walls and a toy toboggan, plus a Cuban war scene with Morro Castle and Uncle Sam soldiers. Shriners display, doll bed, and a miniature Indianapolis zoological garden add detail. Admission is 25 cents. Mrs Meyer works late after tucking child to bed.

Zalore A. TP. Meyer Coal and Lime Illinois St Morro Castle Gulf of Mexico Havana Pinar del Rio Uncle Sam Cuba Gen. Weyler Indianapolis Zoological Gardens Miss Meyer

Diadem Patent Winter Wheat Flour Sold Nationwide

Noblesville Milling Co markets Diadem Patent a strictly pure winter wheat high grade flour for all pastries and breads. Available through all grocers with promise of complete satisfaction.

Noblesville Milling Co

Powers Move Toward Coercion in Turkish Reforms

Constantinople reports that European powers agree on enforcing reforms in Turkey. M Nelidoff informs the sultan there will be no delay in assent and a conference will discuss possible coercive measures to compel reform. the plan includes debt revision and European control over Turkish revenue and ministerial appointments.

Mand Porte

Weather forecast for Indianapolis December 29

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m Monday. Warmer and cloudy with possible showers by Tuesday morning and occasional rain on Tuesday. Monday noon temperature 42, 2 p m 44.

Indianapolis

Gov Matthews grants paroles in two 1890s cases

Gov Matthews paroled Harvey Weathers of Indianapolis who was jailed for burglary in 1894. His sentence would have ended in eight months, his parole justified by his aging parents dependents and the selling of clemency. Samuel Bonewitz of Kosciusko County and Osborne were pardoned after a manslaughter conviction from 1890. James McGuire, who died after being found unconscious, suggested their guilt though evidence was weak.

Gov. Matthews Harvey Weathers Indianapolis Weathers Samuel Bonewitz Kosciusko County Osborne North Gov. Chase James McGuire Bonewitz McGuire

Bryan Can't Come To Indianapolis Jackson Day Celebration

Thomas Taggart received a reply from William Jennings Bryan stating he cannot attend the Indianapolis Jackson Day celebration due to a prior engagement. The event is a mass meeting with a program in the hands of an executive committee and will feature prominent orators.

Thomas Taggart William Jennings Bryan Indianapolis Mr. Bryan

Alumni Dinner at Grand Hotel Highlights University Leaders

Alumni and friends of the State university plan a notable dinner at the Grand hotel on Wednesday evening. Speakers include Judge R D Richardson Vansville on Alumni as Indianaangs ex Congressmen W D Bynum Indianapolis on Future responsibilities of citizenship ex Congressmen George W Cooper Columbus on Maceo and Miss Bettie G Grimsley Lebanon on College ties President Joseph Swain on The progress of the university Secretary of State W D Owen will be toastmaster The dinner starts at 9 o clock and attendees should notify Ernest Bicknell room 52 state house by Tuesday evening.

The State University Grand Hotel R. D. Richardson Vansville Indianaangs W. D. Bynum Indianapolis George W. Cooper Columbus Joseph Swain W. D. Owen Ernest Bicknell State House

Poindexter Pleads Guilty in Petit Larceny Case

Arthur Poindexter colored, found in N. Jose commission house, charged with petit larceny. Before Judge Cox he pleaded guilty after officers testified. When asked to speak, he declined. Judge Cox began judgment but paused, asking if he wished to say anything. Poindexter replied no. Court sentenced him to five dollars and 180 days.

Arthur Poindexter Commission House N. Jose 4. S. Delawarest Gox Cox

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