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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1898

Page

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Kurtz Wins First Challenge in Ohio Senate Fight

In Columbus on January 3, the first round of Ohio's senatorial contest favored anti Hannaites led by Kurtz. Mason, a Melisson ally, won the House speakership on a 56 to 53 vote amid Hanna's push for Boxwell. Senate leadership and clerk posts swung anti Hanna, with Cromley elected president pro tem and Garrish defeating Hanna’s candidate for clerk. The fight shifts to the U.S. Senate race as Democrats align with anti Hanna Republicans to block Hanna’s return.

Mason Kurtz Hannaites Seay House Senate Hanna Boxwell Harry G. Mason Melisson Anna Speaker John E. Griffith Harry L. Means John R. Malloy Chas G. Garrish Ey. WW. Hughes W. Burrill George Pinard Charles C. Silver Journal George Diehl Aml J. Park Alexander Bromley D. O. Castle Alex C. Caine Castle Caine David S. Fisher Journal Frank J. Barren Paul Freeman Messenger Scott Canfield Charles B. Holland A A. Shuttler United States Senalor Charles L Kurtz Mr. Kurtz Hne Balters Cromfrey Burke Cromley Bushnell Irene

Bushnell Named Anti Hanna Senator Candidate In Columbus

Anti Hanna Republicans in Columbus celebrate as Gov Bushnell is agreed upon as the anti Hanna candidate for senator. The scene centers on great excitement at the Great Southern. Charles L Kurtz expresses elation as his family visits him including two daughters and a sister in law.

Great Southern Gov Bushnell Charles L. Kurtz Ed Kurtz

Durrant Faces Death In San Quentin Cell Preparations

San Francisco January 3 authorities prepare Theodore Durrant for imminent execution on January 7. Guards will closely accompany him from now, preventing any attempt at suicide. His mother will be kept behind a wire screen, and Durrant showed calm resolve despite requests to revisit his cell and belongings.

San Quentin Durrant Turrant

Missing fireman Albert Kenyon from No 6 engine company

Albert Kenyon, 19099 N Senate Ave, a No 6 engine company fireman, vanished after noon last Friday after leaving the firehouse for dinner. He reportedly faced financial troubles, having sold his December salary to a firm that siphons public officials' pay. Described as faithful and responsible, he is said to be about 386 years old, 160 pounds, in uniform except for the cap, with a wife and two young children at home.

Albert Kenyon Senate-ave No. 6 Engine Company Tie Kenyon Barrett

Rev Ellison May Return To Indianapolis Pastor Declines Yet

Rev D J Ellison retiring First Baptist preacher preached last sermon and Sunday farewell lectured. rumors say Dr Willison urged church leaders to recall him, possibly return after eastern year for son’s health, contingent on congregation support. Also notes on drunk case, pool hall fire at 906 College and 908 Cumberland, and a nine inch ice harvest amid 4.8 degree low.

D. J. Ellison First Baptist Church Willison Indianapolis

Huegele's Meats Ad Promotes Black Bass Specialties

Local ad touts Genuine Black Bass prepared in every style and the choicest line of meats in the city at Huegele's 60 East Washington Street. The notice also references Aoras Janse Dustiggs Sata in a brief promotional line.

City Huegele’s Washington St

Despondent visitor dies at Cali fornia House in Chicago

John YT Ingram of Chicago committed suicide by morphine at the Cali fornia house on Illinois street Sunday night. He registered as Thomas Ingram, claiming to canvass for portraits and seeking work. A note to the hotel proprietor and several Chicago and Seymour county officials was found. Despondency was cited as the cause. physicians could not revive him. He left behind various addresses and no clear marital status.

John YT. Ingram Chicago California House Illinois St Ingram Tie J. FH. Nichols Madison St S. T. Winger Malstead St Seymour Baylor County Texas John T. Ingram S. Halstead Sr

Street Cars Idle After Boiler Failure

Businessmen and workers walked to downtown due to a burned out street car boiler at Louisiana Street. One 500 horsepower boiler exploded after Sunday strain, leaving only two small boilers to power service and likely causing continued outages until repairs are completed.

Louisiana-st Street Car Company

Sudden Death of Perry Clark At Home

Perry Clark, 46, was found dead Sunday afternoon at his corner home near Hovey and Twenty second streets. Officials say intake of wood alcohol likely caused the death. he was known to habitually drink the liquor, but no one witnessed the fatal dose. Undertaker Weise’s handled the body. Clark was described as a hard drinker. He leaves a widow and four children. the wife was visiting relatives in Fortville at the time of death.

Perry Clark Hovey Weise Perry Fortville

Tremendous Stockyards Report Details 1877 to New Year Totals

Belt railroad and stockyards traffic manager Grayhill presents the 1801 report with large hog and cattle receipts and shipments. Cattle and sheep totals rise while horses and mules show smaller figures. Yard activity marks a strong year with many loaded and unloaded cars and overall high prices. Also noted is a New Year drunk case, with a 14 year old found asleep drunk near Union station and a police court report of a youth intoxicated after spending New Year’s Day with relatives.

Grayhill Belt Railroad and Stockyards

Ministers Target Hypocrites in Church Weekends

A group of about 40 ministers met to push stronger church discipline amid concerns that lax rules let dishonest members stay on. Rev F O Ballard urged addressing rogues with firm measures, while others urged gentler methods. The debate included remarks on expulsion, ecclesiastical trials, finances, and reforms needed within church leadership.

F. O. Ballard Memorial Presbyterian Church D. OR. Lucas J. Cumming Smith R. VW. Hunter Mr. Rawls Roberts Mr. Roberts Wretcher-place M. E Wesley Hoagland Fisher Bicknell B. A. Jenkins Third Christian Church C. Lasky Mr. Sharkey Indiana Smitel Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Tennessee Sawyer Methodist Church

Rev Kinney Preaches First Sunday on True Success

Rev Henry Kinney, new pastor of Mayflower Church, delivered his first sermon on the theme of success. He spoke from Syracuse, New York, noting enduring achievement lies in fulfilling intentions rather than outward wealth or fame. He lives at 1918 N, Hlingis St. and addressed a representative congregation with a formal, rhetorical style.

Mayflower Church Fleury N. Kinney Mayxofiwer Congregational Church Annor Rev. Kinney Monarch Libel Powder- Indie Jic Scaelar Sospel Mistares Henry N. Kinn Mai Kinnay Syracuse N. Y N, Ilingis St

World War Tensions Rise Across Nations and China Reacts

A wired World War I era summary reports Britain pressuring the United States for moral or naval support amid German and Russian aggression. It cites London sources on Japan, England, and the United States, plus Li Hongzhang discussing German occupation of Kiao Chou and China’s stance. Tacoma dispatch notes mobilization in China, calls for arms, and fears of division of China among powers including France and Russia.

Great Britain United States Uncle Sam Cisserene England Bristia Janu Japan Octhouwi Washineisau Ilar Fingland Tapas Land America LI Bing Ty Aiskioe New York Cc Tice Isye Thea Ise Li Hui Chang Pekin Kiao Choi Germany Shan Tung Kiao Chou Kiso Chou China Tacoma Wash Indrapura Orthantal Shanghai France Formosa Russia Manchuria Corea Chou Chang

Marion club battle over district chairman in lively reception

Harding and Billy Schmidt led rival factions at a Marion county reception on Saturday as candidates for district chairman. Harding, a former mayoral candidate aligned with Keating, and Harry S New, an Overstreet ally, claimed support amid a heated, convention like atmosphere. Though Harding drew more strength, party leaders in the county still back Overstreet, and Kealing supporters predicted a tough district convention contest.

Marion Club W. WN. Harding Billy” Schmidt Harry S. New Overstreet Kealing

Weather forecast for Indianapolis 36 hours ending Monday

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for warmer and fair conditions. Monday night remains fair with a rising temperature from 7 o'clock. Tuesday should stay fair with temperatures near 18 at night, 22 at noon, and 29 at 2 pm.

Indianapolis

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