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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1897

Page

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Brutal North Side murder shocks city after Second-Hand Store robbery

Frank Redmond, a Fire Department lineman, was killed Friday night while pursuing two robbers at 275 Massachusetts Ave. Eldridge, an 62-year-old shop owner, survived a brutal assault as the pair tried to steal cash and valuables. Police launched a citywide hunt with rewards. suspects fled toward Kissel's road house.

Upper Massachusetts Ave Old Job Eldridge Massachusetts Ave Eldridge’s

Indiana Watered Stock Bill Aims At False Valuations

Wichorn prepares early next week to introduce a bill prohibiting selling bonds below par value and restricting stock issuance for bonds. It requires sworn reports to the secretary of state, aims to curb watering stock and deceiving the public, and may affect the local street railway company.

House of Representatives Wichorn

Legislature Records Quorum Gap in House and Bills Debated

The Indiana House lacked a quorum Saturday with 53 of 100 members present and adjournment to Monday planned. The senate cigarette bill favors age 18 with fines, while the anti football bill advances. The House elections panel ousts Hart for Cockrum amid fusion disputes. lawmakers discuss state funds liens and fusion law, with Tim Griffin praising the session’s progress.

B. Wilson Smith Tippecanoe County Committee On Rights and Privileges Senate Reynold House Reynolds

Monon railway system ordered sold by judge in Indiana

Judge Wood of the United States circuit court on Saturday ordered the entire Monon railway system foreclosed and sold unless overdue bonds and interest totaling about 7.5 million dollars are paid within ten days. The sale, by Commissioner Van Buren, follows a petition from Farmers loan and trust company and Central trust company of New York. Minimum price for road $2.5 million, equipments in five parcels $0.5 million, or total $3 million. sale subject to prior mortgages.

Judge Woods United States Circuit Court Monon Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Central Trust Company New York A. H. Joline Floyd A. Woods Indianapolis Francis T. A. Jenkin Turner, McClure & Ralston Monon Company George W. Kretzinger John L. Miller Chicago John Boyle Louisville Miller

Weyler Baptized by Fire in Cuba Front Lines

A Havana dispatch reports Gen Weyler faced insurgent boldness near Quatro Camiros. Cuban leaders Araguren and Arangos launched a daring attempt to capture him. a concealed rebel volley revealed the plan and slowed the Spaniards. Weyler halted near Gopasta as insurgents struck, leaving several wounded and a tense pursuit. Antonio Maria Maceo, nephew of the late general, has left Oakland for New York to join Cuba’s war effort, after selling belongings to fund his travel.

Havana Wwerler Metanzas Maceo Araguren Arango Weyler Quatro Camiros Wey Jer Gaines Matanzas Oakland Cal U. P Antonio Maria Maceo New York Bennington E. A. O’brien Mr. O’brien Cuba

Committee report on school fund favors bonds and new buildings

A Commercial club committee report shows the school board in debt 81500 and recommends authorizing bonds up to 100000 by a one cent tax per 200. It suggests annual borrowing for new buildings up to 100000 with rent-based taxes. J P Dunn proposed the Cleveland plan and a five cent levy, but his substitute failed and the committee report passed.

Commercial Club J. P. Dunn Cleveland

Forecast for Indianapolis 36 hours to Jan 24

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Jan 24 calls for generally fair weather with a higher temperature on Sunday. The Indiana republican editorial association met in Denison and endorsed the Loud bill in Congress and township trustees publication of annual reports. James A Kemp of the Salem Leader elected president succeeding Charles R Wilson and J D Hogate secretary. The old legislative committee was re elected.

Indianapolis Republican Editorial Association of Indiana Denison Congress General Assembly James A. Kemp Salem Leader Charles R. Wilson J. D. Hogate Dakville

Bicycle Races at Tomlinson Hall Prices for Tonight

Advertisement fragment lists race event at Tomlinson Hall with priced entries 50¢ 15¢ and 1.00, mentions leaky cisterns cleaning cement and a local phone contact, indicative of a late 19th or early 20th century city newspaper item.

Tomlinson

Indianap lis City Life Minute News

The Indianaphist association holds its annual meeting in Indianapolis on February 4. John Wacher’s receiver suit for J. F. Craig’s business at Haughville is withdrawn. A child of Letter-carrier Downey dies from lockjaw. fall cited as primary cause. Contractor John E. Martin suffers a broken leg after icy pavement spill. Chief Barrett asks Board of Safety to require outside stairways at the orphan asylum for fire safety. Ex-Constable Reinhold held by West Indianapolis police for using an ugly name toward an official. Dr Lucas preaches at Sixth Christian church as "How will it go with me" morning and "Remission of sins" evening. Rev. C. A. Hare to preach both services. Evening sermon covers temple of Solomon visit. Miss Alicia Wysong hosts card party at Bellefontaine street. attendees listed. Bed your hoarse Janes Dora Dustless Oats Folding Beds ad inserted.

Indianaphist Association Indianapolis John Wacher J. F. Craig Haughville Downey John E. Martin Ei. Market St Barrett Board of Safety Orphan Asylum Reinhold West Indianapolis Lucas Sixth Christian Church C. A. Hare College-ave Baptist Church Alicia Wysong Bellefontaine St Margaret, Bruce Clara Lewis Hdna Burton Henry Hammond Tom Hammond Harry Wright Bedford Wysong

Helen McKinley Injured In Canton Falls On Icy Sidewalk

Helen McKinley sister of the president elect broke her wrist when she fell on an icy sidewalk in Canton on Friday afternoon. A reunion and banquet of Ohio legislators in Columbus Friday night drew a brilliant crowd, with Mark Hanna praised as Ohio the mother of presidents. The government has decided on foreclosure actions against railroads and a plan to pay 45 154 to the government in cash when the roads are sold, with stockholders losing control. Dr Frank Butts contact listed as 183 Indiana avs Phone 1790.

Helen McKinley Canton Ohio Columbus Mark Hanna

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Frank Redmond Wayman Frank M. Redmond Redmond Fred Kissel William Smith Wase Beatin BY THE Thieves Volver Sidridge Eldridge William Bird Bird Cers St. Joseph Sr New Jersey Alabama-sts Colbert Charles Hubbard Phillip Kile James’ Cassidy HR. Eichorn Hart Huntington Legis Anti-Football Committee Dr. Patterson Brooklyn Perry House Committee On Elections Gibson County James M. Cockrum John B. Cockrum Art Bichorn East I. EB. Posey Jann B. Cockrum Jim Statesman Cockrum J. I. Joyce Pops Election Board Joyce Ketcham Jack” Gowdy O’brien Merrill Moores Moores Tim Tim Griffin State House Griffin WONON WH. MacDoell van Buren Gages Gen. Weyler the Herald Key West Stroyed Gopasta Guines Gopaste Segura Tome Arangos EL Butts Ind City Life Janes Wim, L, Elder Frank Butts Indiana-avs
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