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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1897

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Garcia Says Cubans Can Win Independence Without Help

A Manzanillo interview with Gen Calixto Garcia reports he believes Cuba can win freedom from Spain without foreign aid. He criticizes U S diplomacy and urges neutral support, not intervention, saying real progress requires independence and a stronger navy to defend seaports. Garcia cites 6,000 armed fighters, two cannons, and recent successes against Spanish troops.

United States Juares Mexico Spain America Castile Cuba Washington New York de Lome Cleveland Olney Manzanillo Santiago de Cuba

McKenna Discusses Cabinet Talk and Supreme Court Chance

San Francisco and Canton dispatches report Judge Joseph McKenna arriving from Canton after talks with President-elect McKinley. He says no decision on a cabinet post, but admits a potential move to the Supreme Court is not ruled out though it is not a condition. Obliquely discusses obstacles to cabinet service and his personal uncertainties. In Canton Gen Alger touted for secretary of war with Senators Lodge and Hear possibly joining talks.

Canton San Francisco U. P.y Joseph McKenna United States Circuit Court McIiiley Junge Meckkenna Unite Press McKinley Maj. McKinley Supreme Court of the United States Stephen J. Field MckKenna Supreme Court Judge McKenna U. P J. C. Burrows Michigan Pierce St. Louis Burrows Gen. Alger Lodge and Hear Massachusetts New England

Forecast for Indianapolis 36 Hours Ends Jan 22

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather with a slight drop in temperature Thursday night and a slight rise Friday. Noon Thursday temperature was 27, rising to 30 by 2 p.m. Thursday.

Indianapolis

Bound to be a Big Success at Holy Cross Fair

The Holy Cross fair at Masonic hall drew large attendance and strong sales for attractively displayed articles. Dinner was served at noon for a quarter. Several legislators attended Wednesday and Thursday noon as catchy contests kept patrons engaged.

Masonic Hall

Gas well at Broad Ripple reaches Trenton rock

The Rippie's Industry notes another gas well said to be the best yet sunk near Broad Ripple. It is on Harrison Sharp's farm about a mile west of town, drilled by Murphy and McKnight for the Keystone Gas Company. Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats. Bedroom Seta in all woods. Wm. L. Hider.

Trenton Rock Broad Ripple Harrison Sharp Murphy & McKnight Keystone Gas Company Janes Seta Wm. L. Hider

Duel That Fateful Night Ends in Two Deaths

In Cynthiana Kentucky on January 21 a duel over Miss Jennie Hillery between John Dairy and Ben S Dryman left both men dead. Dairy was shot near the heart and Dryman in the head after tensions escalated at a country church meeting. Hillery, a teen, fears for her sanity after the tragedy.

Cynthiana Jennie Hillery John Dairy Ben S. Dryman Dairy Dryman Cleaur Miss Tullery Draman Miss Hilley Toniry Werman Berdy

Money matters and morals under a Logansport lecture

Judge D P Baldwin lectured at Plymouth church on money management and economy. He warned against debt, praised cash payments, and argued that economy includes time health opportunity and reputation. He quipped that busy people get things done and warned against speculation and costly partnerships.

D. P. Baldwin Logansport Metalloch Club Plymouth

Indiana Senate debates direct election of U S senators

The Indiana Senate discusses concurrent resolution No. 3 to express the states support for selecting U S senators by direct vote. A minority report passes, with Horner Shea and Gall signing. The scene features lively remarks, a sharp exchange over Vandalia railroad inquiry rules, and a tense vote on the measure.

Committee of Federal Relations U.S Horner Shea Gall Humphreys

Nahum Chapin sinks after fierce New York gale

Nine sailors drown when the three masted schooner Nahum Chapin, bound from Baltimore to Boston, goes ashore near Quogue Long Island during a violent storm. The vessel valued at about $15,000, cargo of 1020 tons of cecal, is a total loss. Crew includes Capt Arey and nine seamen from Malden and Cambridge.

New York U. P Nahum Chapin Arey Rockland Baltimore Boston Quogue, L. I Quogue L. T Boston Marine Insurance Company Messrs West-end Street Railway Company Malden Mass Alfred E. Davis John Neiber Lewis A. Maddocks Cambridge Albert Lowe Roy Andeerson Victor Stevenson Oscar Andersen Anthony Lucyanich

Man sues over alleged usury in savings loan case

Adam Boyd sues Albert Robb, assignee of Mechanics' Mutual Savings and Loan, claiming 13 shares cost $368 plus $1,360 borrowed. He says the assignee demanded $1,205 total with interest, which he paid under protest, and now seeks $200 back, alleging exorbitant interest.

Adam Boyd Albert Robb Mechanics’ Mutual Savings and Loan Association Boyd

Diadem Patent Flour Promoted for Bread and Pastries

Diadem Patent Flour is made from selected winter wheat and is pitched as ideal for all bread and pastry baking. Sold by all first class grocers. Also note leaky cisterns cleaned listing Cementea price 41.50. Contact F. I. Butts at 133 Ind. Ave, Phone 1791.

F. I. Butts Ind.ave

City Life Bits From The City Patchwork

Cloak dealers unload winter stocks as ice men wonder about the weather forecast. A special council committee will meet Saturday to discuss municipal improvements. A petition asks opening Twenty seventh street through Wildwood Park from Illinois to Meridian. Mary Bracket’s repeated losses of household furniture prompt divorce questions involving Sidney Bracket. Rates to the Christian Endeavor convention in San Francisco hover around fifty dollars round trip from Chicago. Harry Milburn seeks divorce, claiming Rosa eloped to Illinois with Frank Gard. W. B. Hamilton fell at Washington and Alabama and is hospitalized with a sprained back. George Beckman is jailed awaiting trial. Cora Seigfried urges George to marry, but he refuses. William E English may build a club house at Market Street Monument Place for Indianapolis clubs. W. H. Poole’s horses drown in White River during a washing attempt. Poole survives. City officials take on the tramp problem, with some to be placed on McGroarty’s farm. John A Logan republicans elect officers for the year. Prison warden cites bad water and poor sanitation. Senator Heller calls for state health inspector. Frank Keeler pleads to separate from Lizzie, claiming she never consented to leave. Purdue’s Prof Smart lectures on locomotive development at the Industrial training school with stereopticon view of the 999 express. Star lodge K of P performed Damon and Pythias at English’s opera house. Gov Mount, ex-Gov Matthews attend. Several named participants listed in the program.

Council Board of Works Twenty-seventh-st Wildwood Park Illinois Meridian-st Mary Bracket Sidney Bracket National Convention of the Christian Endeavor San Francisco Chicago Harry Milburn Rosa Frank Gard W. B. Hamilton Washington and Alabama-sts St. Vincent’s Hospital George Beckman Cora Seigfried George Willam E. English Market Stand Indianapolis W. H. Poole White River Poole McGroarty John A. Logan Republican Club Batton Wellis J. D. Williams Robert Russel Samuel “Whit North Senator Heller Dr. Hurty State Board of Health Frank Keeler Lizgle Smart Purdue University Star Lodge Damon and Pythias English Opera House Gov. Mount Matthews Harry ‘Webber Charles Barker J. Russell Powell William H. Doll William SP. Sacwell Charles R. Jones Robert‘ Shingler John Plummer Alberta Segelin Helen Webber Harry. Webbe Blanche Moore

Stoves and parts connected at Frank Butts address

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate stoves or connected components and reference to Frank Butts located at 138 Indiana Avenue, with a photo mention. Details unclear due to garbled text.

Frank Ind. Ave Phot

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