09 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1898
Page
1
Washington faces a rapidly escalating crisis as the De Lome letter alleging insults to President McKinley is denied by Madrid and Cuban rebels claim its authenticity. Officials debate response while White House and state department probe the document’s provenance and demand proof.
Harrison supporters celebrate Tuesday's state chairmanship win amid rival defections and discontent within the administration. Neboker praises Hernly's victory while Milliken Mansfeld and Fairbanks allies face resistance. reports link attempts to form a political ring and cabinet shifts to Hanover the administration's influence.
The state department believes Dupuy De Lome has likely been or will be contacted to determine authorship of a disputed letter. If the Spanish government does not recall him within two to three days, he will be dismissed.
Fragmentary notes describe a coffin theft and grave desecration near a religious burial site. Authorities traced a box estimated around four feet long, with witnesses recounting a pale, hurried robbery. The case drew attention from local attorneys and doctors, while residents awaited further details on the suspect(s) and motive.
A mob of about 2000 men in Burlington Kentucky stormed the jail demanding the release or punishment of Storms, the alleged murderer of Byrs and Rathburn and a daughter. Sheriff Smith insisted Storms and his accomplices were moved. the crowd distrusted officials and pressed to escort their own suspects, but no prisoners were found.
Fragmented OCR reads of a wide spread 19th century column recounting tales of firearms and battles, including a chief’s response to a grenepen and a treaty, plus prize announcements for an Indianapolis art association seal and certificate designs won by Miss Anna Tinssehman and Mr Margaret Steele. Also legal suit by Brs. Serah A. Clegg against the Big Four building association over stock transfers and a horse feeding plug line.
A 21 year old from Johnson county village on Martinsville division of the bin four arrives at Union Station. He chats with a railway conductor and a special policeman, recounting his first trip to Indianapolis and plans to strike out on his own. He heads toward Haughville to join friends in a foundry after a day of city sights.
The reading is garbled with numerous misspellings and missing words making key details unreadable. no usable forecast appears, though a noon time is hinted and a date pattern suggests a weather update was intended for the local area.
The Equitable building and loan association enters voluntary liquidation with assets of 10000 and liabilities of 5000. Secretary T L G Dynes notes it thrived after 1888 but could not withstand hard times. Creditors will be paid dollar for dollar. About 200 shareholders exist, including 40 borrowers. The group was the first to levy assessments to cover bad loans. the action was upheld by the courts.
In Justice Clark's court Tuesday evening the jury could not agree in the case of Wm. Hah Owens against Gus Rahke over money claimed lost as fare at Rahke's place near the fair grounds. Owens said he nearly lost a week's wages there and the matter remains unresolved. Nearby, CITY LIFE notes the Independent turnverein society to host a meal, while the Indiana society in St. Louis plans a fumada Wednesday night to honor James Whitcomb Riley at the Mercantile club with responses and toasts by notable figures.
Probate office proceedings detail the appointment process and a resignation plan for the probate commission. The piece also covers Grand Lodge Knights of Honor meeting remarks criticizing ward indifference, with election news for district offices. Mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pro Bone Cigar as added local notices.
Pro Bono Cigar reports a notice involving Ons of Ame and Hellea Cigar with details limited to the readable fragments. The item outlines ownership or sponsorship context and a carrier or distributor connection, with no explicit dates or outcomes available in the surviving text.
A long fake about the Indianapolis fire department traveled from city to city after first appearing in morning papers. It resurfaced in a San Francisco publication and drew attention from officials who debunked it, revealing a convoluted scheme involving faux fire engines and emergency devices.
Reported in The Sun last week, indictments may target Pineyers as evidence surfaces from Ripley County. Rumors claim Mrs Jennings of Chicago and sheriff Morgan Levi plan U S court suits for damages over killings, naming alleged lynchers as defendants.
Donor BIR Conde pays four thousand extra on the purchase price of property while the YWCA occupies the old building until funds secure a new one. Dr Robert Nourse stars in a dramatized Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde lecture at a MCG A course, with a Tomlinson Hall fair and Chicago World’s Fair style street attractions. Kimball deaths prompt letter noting Ms and Mr Kimball may have escaped but returned for their daughter and were overcome by smoke.
A compact historical ad notes Senes the Tailor at 149 Illinois Street offering suits for 13 dollars and trousers for 3.50, with a promotional line promising Washington Boquet Cigars available at the dealer.
A Vandalia passenger train struck a buggy at Wrights crossing near the city, killing Addis Hawkins 55 and another Ben Davis resident instantly. Coroner Brayton was taken to scene by special train. Hawkins leaves a widow and married daughter. the son is cited among the missing.
At Wrights crossing a train struck a buggy killing two men and a horse. Albert Wright and Albert Irvin found the mangled remains about 6 am. The Hawkins family nearby lost a son who worked at Nardyke Marmon. The crossing is cited as unusually safe but fog and darkness likely hid the train. The engineer Michael Bates and another worker were injured notes and officials investigated the pivot scratches on the engine. The coroner and Captain Dawson witnessed a tearful scene as the bodies were brought to the Hawkins home.
About 130 residents living two to three miles west of Haughville petition Washington for a new post office to serve the area. They ask the office be named Olin, Ann, or Albert and favor David N. Harding for postmaster amid newly annexed suburb changes.
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