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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1898

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Bribery Charges Hover Over Senate Amid Hanna Scrutiny

Washington reports say bribery allegations against Hanna in the Senate may surface, but no action is seen. Republicans, in the minority, await Ohio committee findings to challenge Hanna’s seat, while the anti Bryan uprising and Democratic loyalties stir national politics.

Ohio Bryan Congress Washington Senate Manna Columbus Hanna Ohio Legis Mr. Hanna

Washington Senate News Letters On Hawaiian Annexation

The senate agenda next week centers on keeping the Hawaiian annexation treaty before the body with a vote aimed for the earliest possible day. Mr. Wolcott will speak on Monday for an hour or more, signaling possible money question debates while no official report yet clarifies achievements or negotiations. House leaders push rapid passage of appropriation bills and election-contest actions promise partisan showdowns in coming debates.

Washington Senate Wolcott Colorado Europe Melkinley Messrs Reed Cannon Henderson

Donnelly Promises Baconian Continuation On Shakespeare

St Paul dispatch notes Ignatius Donnelly’s new book arguing Bacon wrote the Shakespere plays and sonnets and possibly Don Quixote. He claims a cipher rule ties the grave inscription to a Bacon biliteral cipher, supporting his theory with planned proofs and quotations.

ST. Paul, Minn Ignatius Donnelly Bacon Shakespere Shere Jesus Francis Bacon Marjowe

Park Lands to Get Shape via 200000 Bond Issue

City officials seek council approval to issue 200000 in long term bonds for park land improvements. Of 250000 available, only 50900 can fund beautification with the rest insufficient. Park engineer Power estimates about 250000 needed for the proposed improvements.

Power Tagg Commercial Club and Board of Trade Voring Park Commissioners White River Washington St Fallcreek

Havana Riots Prompt Martial Law Amid Cuba Crisis

A Havana disorder spree triggers near-martial rule as rioters assault Manzana Gomez and central park. Col Paglieri named Havana police chief. US consulate and Hotel de Inglaterra guarded. Madrid papers note Cuba unrest and push for limiting autonomy amid clashes with Spanish troops.

Central Park Alangana Gomes Didrio de la Marina Manzana Gomez Col. Paglieri Havana Tie Weyler Hotel de Inglaterra Ta Discusion Cunsulgen Lee Flasana

Officials correct Brown County special election results

Brown County returns for the August special congressional election show Rev. Lee a Republican with 1109 votes, Griffith Browder a Populist with 1195, and Browder Grifith with 2 votes. Secretary of State records note prior errors caused by a scrivener miswrite, now corrected after inquiries from Democrats and a local editor.

Brown Eoity Secretary of State Rev. Lee Lee Commendore BP Hanna Eerk Brown County Scrioner Commodore Flannia Brown J. N. Marsh Columbus Times Osie Nashville Sen Ds State House

K of P Castle Hall Plans Ready and Work to Start

Plans for a new Knights of Pythias castle hall are complete and construction is planned to begin by March 1. The Gothic five story building will feature three turrets at the Massachusettes avenue and Pennsylvania street corner plus square turrets on the other corners, with an 80 foot front turret. The lower floor will be a single business room, the second and third floors will hold 40 offices, and the fourth and fifth will be used by the order. Completion is hoped in time for the August national encampment.

K. of P. Castle Hall Massachusetts Ave Pennsylvania St Order

A Wife's Struggles Ends for Englishman's Death

William Hawson, 78, dies at the poor farm after a long decline. Once active in local politics and a former police officer, the Englishman left a wife who has worked in Indianapolis hotels and at the Grand. She cared for him until his mind and health failed, leading to his confinement.

Willam Hawson

Indianapolis Weather Forecast for Jan 16

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 26 hours ending 8 pm. Saturday. Colder with occasional rain or snow. Temperatures: 7 pm Saturday 36, noon Saturday 36, 2 pm Saturday 35. Expect a fall Sunday with continued unsettled conditions.

Indianapolis

Medal Presented to Anthony J. O'Hara for Bravery

The friends of Anthony J. O'Hara of hose company No 2 presented him a steel medal for bravery in the Brush fire last Saturday. He handed his hose to comrades Healey and O'Brien who had fallen through the roof, likely saving their lives.

O'Hara Anthony J. O'Hara Hose Company No. 2 Healey O'Brien

Ex-Gov Matthews Likely Chooses Capan Relief Chair

Ex governor Matthews appears set to accept Gov Mounts offer to chair the Capan relief committee despite reports he would decline due to the administration Cuban policy. The move positions Matthews at the helm of relief efforts amid political debate.

Matthews Capan Mount

Wm. Earle Dead After 70 Years in Indianapolis

William Holman Earle, 77, of 271 Virginia Avenue, died. He had lived in Indianapolis 70 years and was a Baptist Church member for 50 years.

Wm. Earle William Holman Earle

Walker's Crack er Jack Headache Cure Advert

An advertisement touts Walker's Crack er Jack Headache Cure claiming four doses cure headaches. The text lists alkdruggists contact and a cryptic code 6 007 77.

Walker

Fleet to assemble in southern waters near Key West

In early January the United States will muster its most powerful fleet yet in southern waters. Warships gathered in Florida include the Maine and Detroit with others. Admiral Sicard will move south from Hampton Roads with the New York Indiana and Iowa to a rendezvous off Currituck, NC, then Cape Fear, NC, and finally Dry Tortugas near Key West as ships join en route.

New York United States Wey Florida Maine Detroit Montgomery Sicard Hampton Roads Indiana Iowa Currituck N. C Massachusetts Priday Admiral Sicard Cape Fear Texas Navy Yard Key West Havana Gulf of Mexico

Case Against Baney Continued In Police Court

The police court kept Noah Baney in custody with the case continued for another week as Detective Asche sought more time and the judge refused a release. Officers hope Baney will provide information on others in the gang while facing charges of receiving stolen goods. Also jailed were Withlsin Claxton for 21 days for associating with thieves and Sam Madison for 20 days on a charge of stealing hides linked to the gang.

Noah Baney Asche Baney Raney Bane Withlsin Claxton Sam Madison Ranev Gane

New building planned for Pastime bowling club on Fort Wayne

A two story building is planned for Fort Wayne avenue above New Jersey street to house the Pastime bowling club. A. B. Meyer, coal man, serves as club president. The area has long suffered decay on Fort Wayne street between Alabama and New Jersey streets.

Fort Wayne Ave New Jersey St A. B. Meyer Port Wayne Indianapolis Alabama New Jersey-sts

Ladies health ads offer cure with no pay promise

Ef Cure Stomach and Bowel Troubles Prompts relief or no pay. Tadies only. Afternoons and evenings. 2931 Capitol ave. Mary Cleveland Stone, M. D. Gresh's Dancing Academy. Union Trust building, 120 E. Market st., opposite post office. (Take elevator.) Form ing new classes daily. Robes and Blankets at lowest Prices Strawmyert & Nilius, 37 Monumentalises.

Capitolave Mary Cleveland Stone Gresh’s Dancing Academy Union Trust Building E. Market St Strawmyert & Nilius

Death of Theodore Meyer Prominent Indianapolis Beecher German Citizen

Theodore Meyer a leading Indianapolis German citizen died at 1940 Madison Avenue after a ten day illness at age 74. He came from Saxony in Germany and settled in Cincinnati before moving to Indianapolis where he built a successful brick business and retired after 25 years. He leaves ten children and a widow Frances Werthen. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 p.m. from his residence with burial at Crown Hill beside his wife.

Theodore Meyer Indianapolis Madisonavy Saxony Germany Cincinnati Hutelier Madis Ave Cricek Frances Werthen Augusta. Heidvnck Peoria Fredericka, Schulier N. Meriellan-st. Wine Merchan Delaware-st Sintay George Herrmann Pie Crown Hill

Rosberg trial set to begin January twentieth

The actor and playwright Max Rosberg faces trial for bigamy in Indiana. He is accused of marrying two women, Miss Mitchell and Miss Crawford, while both lived in Chicago. Rosberg allegedly brought Miss Crawford to Indianapolis to wed and later left his first wife. He claims his wife told him of a Dakota divorce, prompting a second marriage. Both mistresses later sued for divorce, sparking a tangle of accusations and suspicions of hypnosis. Rosberg remains in Marion county jail since November twenty fourth, writing to his attorney repeatedly as the case lingers.

Max Rosberg Tie Miss Mitchell Misa Crawford Chicago Miss Crawford Indianapolis Mitchell Dakota Mss Crawford Rosberg Marion County Jeds Herod Tim Indiana

Two New Three Story Buildings Planned on City Corner

Two new three story buildings will rise. One on the northeast corner of New Jersey and Washington streets, the other on the adjacent east lot. They will be owned by Andrew Steffen and Marcus Woolf. A local note by Mrs Ela Journey endorses Salvation Oil as a splendid liniment.

New Jersey and Washington Sts Andrew Steffen Marcus Woolf Ela Journey Portsmouth

Moray as a censor in criminal court clash over defense fees

In a Friday proceeding Judge McCray refused to entertain a motion by ex pauper attorney John S. Spahr in the Robert Love murder case until Elis services fee was settled. Spahr contends censorship and fee disputes affect his ability to defend Love while John Duncan is appointed to defend. Spahr claims the judge blocked his motions and hints at disbarment while court officials and reporters discuss censorship and the right to publish.

Frice Elis Services McCray John O. Spahr Spahr Robert Love George Anderson John ©. Ruekelshaus Love John S. Duncan Gove Ewill Thea Jie Lc Gray Faria

Mrs Carter Dies from Hip Injury After Accident

Mrs Z W Carter of 442 N Illinois street died Saturday morning from injuries after a fall two weeks earlier. She was 81. Her husband, about the same age, survives.

Z. W. Carter N. Illinois Sr

Morning and Evening Services and City Improvements

A mix of notices: street improvements in Ash Street area from 14th to 21st, with asphalt or crested blocks. Pennsylvania lines to run weekly tourist service Pittsburgh to Los Angeles beginning January 38. Also talks of consolidating Home Building and Loan with World Building and Loan. Evangelist Howard Stewart lectures in Spencer's Hall. U S District Attorney A W Wishard travels to Las Vegas NM for three weeks due to grip. Volunteers of America rally and officer wedding. plans for ex-convict home on Blake Street needing chairs and chimps. Baptists Rev C A Hare.

Witter Imains Minnesota-st Los Angeles Cad Home Building Joan Association World Building and Loan and Investment Company Evangelist Howard Stewart Spencer’s Hall West Indianapolis A. W. Wishard United States Las Vegas N. M Volunteers of America CL Ua Hall Rmaimes Duck Pitegerald Blake St Baptist C. A. Hare

Walkers Cracker Jack Headache Cure and Local Notices

Odd bundled item listing patent medicine claims with price 10c for four doses. Mentions Worth Dentist at Seventh and Illinois, Dr W E Craig veterinary surgeon, Wood’s stasi and a phone number. Includes tailor Jones and a processing item with suit price 313.00 and a processor fee of 3.50.

Worth Old Seventh and Illinois-sts W. BE. Craig Wood

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