28 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1898
Page
1
Senator Hanna returned from New York clarifying he sought peace and market views on a war loan. Reports say preparations for a large bond issue, naval enlistments rise, and clergy oppose war while telegraph and patrol shifts prepare for possible hostilities.
A Washington Sun report asserts the fifty-fifth Congress will grant belligerent rights to Cuban insurgents without adjournment. It claims a pledge from the 1886 Republican convention will be carried out if autonomy progress by Spain’s Sagasta by March 1, with possible extensions through April 1. Republicans fear a campaign afoot without action for Cuba.
Police find Louis Beckman, a blind man with a spinal injury, insane after years of caregiving by his wife who supports four children. Officers break into the Wat Wemple avenue home Saturday night to detain him. he resists and bites a officer. Beckman to be moved to the Central insane hospital.
Femma Kersey sues Louis Shulz and Thomas McKenna for 3000 dollars and a perpetual injunction claiming disturbances from the Mt Jackson saloon destroy her rental value. She alleges boisterous crowds, shouting, billiard cue pounding, ribald songs and profanity at all hours including Sundays.
Samuel Neeley, 10, Cincinnati street, broke his leg when a heavy door struck him Sunday. Sheldon Porter, 14, Malott avenue, attempted to hoard a Big Four freight Sunday. Local trade groups push beet sugar project with committees named to arrange details. B. G. Tyler of New York to begin renewed gospel series in Downey Ave church in Irvington Thursday evening for nine days. Theodore Stein refuses to pay car fare. motorist incident noted. A small boy drove a horse from an alley and collided with a College avenue car. Geo I. Doying, editor of the Triavis Courier, visiting Indianapolis. Doying is a Bryan Democrat. Feed your horse Jones Dustless Oats. Jones the Tailor, 149 S Illinoisist. Suits 15 dollars, Trousers 3.50.
The Board of Public Works heard remonstrances but took final action in six cases to install wooden block pavements on North-side streets including Tenth and Eleventh avenues. Several other proposals, mainly asphalt, had action deferred pending further investigation and unified paving decisions. Remonstrances were filed on some routes and sprinkling rites were reviewed with mixed outcomes.
A United States officer toured Ossian Glutton and Deathly camps to critique drill and uniforms. His visit sparks excitement among company members and local youths as rumors of deployment to the coast spread. Dozens seek service and governors receive war mail echoing eager enlistment interest.
Forecast covers 46 hours ending March 1. Variable cloudiness with slight warmth, then possible light snow flurries Monday night into Tuesday. Temperatures ranged from 25 degrees at night to around 27 degrees near noon.
Thieves conducted several raids Sunday evening at homes of J. Gaus pohis 710 I Fletcher ave A H Bals 908 Wright st and FP Trick 402 Wright st. Items stolen include a gold watch cash totals of 30 20 and 750 along with spoons knives forks opera glasses rings and opera glasses.
A series of fires caused by suspicious flames damaged several local properties. The John Bridges residence at 47 1 Ider-age and an insured vacant dwelling on Wi Le Wntun Ave suffered losses, with costs totaling around 50 dollars and 100 dollars respectively. A torch at J L Sims grocery 1202 Howard St. burned Sunday night, causing 74 dollars in damage. An upstairs fire at 215 Illinois St. due to a defective flue forced residents to flee, with 50 dollars in apartment losses.
Edward Francis Walker 22 of 2518 HE Michigan st took morphine after a Sunday night proposal was rejected. He left two notes to Pearl Hamilton and his married sister, died Monday morning, amid claims jealous love and a threatened scandal. Pearl Hamilton, a 2602 7 Washington st domestic, dismissed him days earlier, and witnesses say jealousy drove the act. Walker's family and pastor linked the tragedy to a forbidden romance and the couple's failed engagement.
Last week 1810 freight cars were handled in Indianape Alba Heswenod the actor who was recently shot in Things View Tex or fatally injured Stoy of Indianapo lis is his father. Heywood stumped Indiana for VW. t bye vorret of happy vigorous health fm helping the bowels the stomach the liver and kidneys strong and active Burdock Blood Bitters does it What’s the Correct styles of copper plate engraved invitations and calling cards made at W Burford’s Indianapolis
Coroner records an ante mortem statement placing Lert Barnes at the scene of the fatal shooting of John Taylor. Taylor, who died at City hospital, said Barnes drew a revolver from under the bar firing at him after a dispute over pool winnings and drink vouchers. Taylor died hours later after surgery.
Jordan Thomas, a colored man, was found unconscious at South and Pennsylvania Streets after a Saturday fight at 300 McCauley Street. Ed Blank allegedly threw him down stairs. Thomas lay exposed for hours before midnight rescue. He remained in serious condition at City Hospital as police investigated and Blank awaited arrest.
City dispensary physicians saved two individuals from morphine overdoses in separate late night incidents. Dr Spencer, the superintendent, helped Mrs John Bennett of Willard Street regain stability after she claimed her husband wasted wages on drink. Dr Erdman saved Mary Campbell of 214 Taledust, a colored woman, who took morphine without a clear motive. Reverend Carstensen urged cautious stance on Spain amid war talk, saying great men act while ordinary men talk and that Spain’s government is too nasty to risk intervention unless necessary to defend national honor.
The item notes Oscar Stingley missing from Crawfordsville. It mentions Mrs Salome Morrison aged 94 from Morristown and a family possession of three continental fifty dollar bids. Capn A M Atkinson of Wabash is ill and Francis Harrold in Marion faces shooting charges with claims the injuries came from the father’s suicide attempt. Diphtheria cured quickly by Thomas Eclecitig.
The Maine wreck near Havana shows twisted plates and unclear origin. The board of inquiry hears survivors' testimony while divers inspect the hull, with officials hinting the blast may have been caused by an exterior agency and not an accident. Public sentiment and diplomatic tensions color reporting as bets on the verdict extend into March.
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