27 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1897
Page
1
Democrats cry foul as John B Cockrum uses special privilege to seat his uncle in the state house. Rival factions threaten unseating Hart and GOP allies, while cigar bills and prohibition measures divide lawmakers amid partisan tensions and procedural battles.
Senate convenes with fights over journal reading and high ways opening bill. Debates center on moving a building within road plans and a tax increase proposal by Senator Shively to list oil and gas property for taxation with penalties for evasion. Rogers to be ousted noted as the session nears its second page.
Report of a mine gas explosion in the Hurst area near Smeck station in the Monongahela valley. Two workers killed and seven severely injured as blasts hurled men and caused extensive burns and eye injuries. Names include Charles Attzly and Dieter Frauser among the injured.
Report notes a elusive figure evading capture and unpredictable blows. Weyler pursues rewards and promotion while tensions rise among insurgents Navarro and Weyler as they clash, reflecting ongoing policy persecution.
A Havana patch reports Gen Gomez in the provinces as Weyler’s terror policy stirs disaffection in Cuba. Maj. Fondeviea may be promoted. Weyler’s force and Navarro’s navy rivalry appear strained. In Ohio, Hanna avoids political talk and defers to national committee duties while addressing friends.
The article describes Durbin and Durbin ally Pairbanks visiting Canton and Indianapolis to lobby for Perry Heath as a potential private secretary and for a future consul general post in Paris. It notes Heath’s fragile belief system and the political maneuvering surrounding appointments and influence.
Charles Ludwig, a pawnbroker, testified Wednesday in a criminal case alleging receiving stolen goods. He denied stealing bicycles but admitted a prior arrest in Stransville for receiving stolen goods. Seventeen stolen wheels were found in Ludwig's possession.
Fragmentary financial data for Northern Pacific railway including St. Paul and Northern Pacific. Figures show gross earnings around 619,620 and net income about 28,5067 with other income and taxes noted but not clearly legible. The text references cross earnings and total net income but details are garbled.
Senator George remains seriously ill in Washington. Japan reportedly desires possession of the Hawaiian islands. Germany’s emperor marks his 38th birthday in Berlin. Brooklyn mayor Howell dies after a long illness. Senator Wolcott travels from London to Paris on bimetallism work. General Craighill to retire next Saturday in Washington. Colonel James Casey retires at 64 in Washington. British emissaries reach Honolulu to seek a landing for a proposed cable. A Washington banquet honors Senator Sherman on the eve of McKinley’s inauguration. In Bahia, Brazil, a clash leaves 300 dead as government troops defeat fanatics. Chinese holidays begin in San Francisco amid threats of retaliation for the Little Petes murder. A West-East cold wave eases but remains severe in the East. Chicago records subfreezing temps. St Louis suffers heavy snowfall. Coxey’s parade plans for Washington’s Birthday draw 30,000 idle men to St Louis as industrial conditions worsen.
The case of Allen Jennings of Coxey army fame is still in Superior court before a jury. It recalls the Indianapolis incident of August 1984 when orders barred army members from leaving camp. Jennings reportedly left, was arrested by Sergt Laporte, served a brief jail term, and was released. He sues Paw ver Denny and Sergt Taporte for false imprisonment seeking 5000 damages.
The wife of C. S. Stoy died at the Hotel English on Wednesday at 9 o clock from pneumonia. She came from California on January 19 after a visit there. The climate change hastened the illness. Mr. Stoy is a clerk in the U S pension agency. Burial will be in Butler Indiana, her home.
Mrs. Nancy Reed was awarded $8,000 in superior court for the killing of her husband by a streetcar. The verdict against the Citizens' Company was delivered on a Wednesday.
Walter Wilmot, manager of last week's ladies Lieywele races, faced a lawsuit Tuesday from four young men who held scores and were promised pay. Wilmot denied the pledge, offered pay to avoid a swindle impression, and after Willis’s testimony the case settled for 4.80 with magistrate Hay’s costs at 36.80, down from an original $20 claim.
Members of the Christian endeavor society’s food citizenship committee say they have patrolled saloons on Sundays and after hours gathering evidence of liquor law violations. They allege Mayor Taggart has dodged promises and plan to file affidavits if ignored. The mayor says he recalls no such complaints.
Dr Hiram C Castor at 288 Massachusetts Ave lists visiting hours 9 to 10 am 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm with Sunday 9 to 10 am. Also promotes new Sideboards by Wm L Elder.
A westbound flyer collided with two Pullman cars left on the main track after a crowded siding delayed the eastbound. The crash damaged the engine and cars, with three hours of delays in freezing weather. Early reports offered few details on injuries or fatalities.
The ordinance prohibits wearing hats caps or bonnets in theaters and places of amusement with two week publication before it takes effect. Theaters failing to enforce face a fine up to one hundred dollars. In large cities tickets may require patrons to remove head coverings. A remodeling plan at the English opera house includes a woman’s room with a cloak room for head dress removal.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity over 36 hours ending Wednesday afternoon calls for continued cold with possible flurries. Tuesday night minimum was 3 below zero, nine degrees warmer than Monday night. no significant change expected. Noon temperature Wednesday was 3, 2 p.m. 5.
The Indiana whisty association plans a Denison convention Thursday and Friday with Coffin trophy prelims Thursday afternoon and evening Herron trophy play. Friday features Coffin and Herron finals, Heath trophy games Friday night. A ministerial committee of nine men was appointed Tuesday to oppose the Sunday baseball bill and will seek a legislative hearing and hold a mass meeting to sway public opinion against the Will.
A Lake Fire passenger car in the yards near TWast street was badly damaged by a fire sparked by an imperfect heater on Tuesday night. Sam Small lectures daily at Y M C A hall, hurling ice at the devil to women at 3 p m and to men at 8 p m. Martin Lawson and his family of Haughville nearly suffocated Monday night due to gas escaping from a stove. a tin piece was inserted between stove pipe joints to confine the gas, and they are recovering.
Wm. Birdy Jr. & Co. advertises 1897 Rambler bicycles with new models and a sale price of 60 to 80 dollars. The notice also promotes Densmore Typewriters and other Ramblers products from 29 Market Street.
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