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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1896

Page

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Indiana Republican State Central Committee Chooses Mansfield

The Indiana Republican state central committee elected Robert Mansfield as secretary after 11 ballots on Tuesday afternoon. Other nominees included A. M. Hadley and N. L. Smith of Indianapolis, R. A. Brown of Franklin, B. Carter of Seymour, B. Oglesbie of Plymouth, Warren Bigeler of Wabash, and O. M. Yichenor of Princeton. James Henry was reappointed treasurer and George Osborne became vice-chairman. The state convention is set for May 7 with about 1,500 delegates. district conventions to pick national delegates occur March 19. The new committee endorsed Gen. Harrison for president amid denials of party disloyalty.

Robert Mansfield Republican State Central Committee Jack Mansfield A. M. Hadley N. L. Smith Indianapolis R.A. Brown Franklin Carter Seymour RB. Oglesbie Plymouth Warren Bigeler Wabash O. M. Yichenor Princeton James Henry State Bank George Osborne Marion Gen. Harrison Indiana Nebeker Gowds Yeemen Palvnanis Lehorme Somebdy Riley Medween Pickbanks Terre Time Puesdiy MacKeen Fairbanks Judge Beker Federal Court Lew Wallace Lere John Peter Crever Shanks Ozra N. Cranor Isaiat BP. Watts Charles J. Tlenry

Spain may send 17000 more men to Cuba

Premier Canovas del Castillo conferred with minister of war Senor Azcarraga Tuesday evening about sending reinforcements to Cuba and calling 17000 additional men into active service. Also reported, Royal Tammer, suspected of dealing in southern ice, was arrested Wednesday, taken to the police station, and 200 lottery tickets were found on his person before his release on bond.

Spain Cuba Maparin U. P Canovas del Castillo Senor Azzcarraga Gary Committee On Foreign Relations Cull Mark KK. Rodriguez Louis Sommerman Havana United States

Woman in Black Donates Walnut Rail Violin to State Museum

A quiet visitor in a black shawl delivered a carved violin and bow to the Indiana State Museum through Geologist Blatchley. The instrument, made from a walnut rail split in 1931 by John Li. Price of Center township Laughlin, was documented with a receipt and placed in a glass case.

State Museum Geologist Blatchley State House Mr. Blatchley

Pitezel Letter Skeptical of Corbitt Claims

Coroner Casteron received a letter from Canning father of Mrs. Benjamin Pitezel of Galva Illinois. The letter, with a Chicago clipping, expresses disbelief in Detective Corbitt’s innocence claims regarding Frank Holmes and questions Corbitt’s credibility.

Castor Canning Benjamin Pitezel Galva Chicago Corbitt Ti. Tfolmes Mir Canhing

Burned homicide at horse Lick claims two held

Janet Ry and Chris? Dones were killed in a house fire at Horse Lick Jackson County. Jack and Zion Comedius, brothers, are jailed on charred-crime charges. An old grudge reportedly fueled the act as detectives piece together the deadly night.

Taucu Moxp Janet Chris Dones Horse Lick Jackson Coun Jack Zion Comedius

Visiting Lover Harasses Woman Across Jacobson Place

Mrs Riobert Clark of 18 Jacobson Place asks police to intervene with Tarry Pruitt, a former admirer now threatening or stalking her after she married. She says he refuses to end the pursuit and has caused her distress.

Harry Riobert Clark Jacobson Place Police Department Tarry Pruitt

AMU Sigsnts and VIrtuos at Grand and Park Theatres

AMU signs Sol Smith Russell presenting the rivals at the Grand Tuesday. The performance drew less praise than opening night as Russell departs from earlier characterizations in Bol Acres. Wednesday offers Val entine's Christmas and An Everyday Man. Minnie Maddern Fiske will headline next week in The Queen of Liars as Marie Deloche. The Park hosts the German brothers in The Gilhoolys Abroad, noted for its musical comedy lack of horseplay. The Brothers Byrne present Eight Bells at English's Thursday through Saturday with new scenery and a rewritten final act. An Empire week features Irwin Bros. vaudeville. Advance seat sales begin Thursday.

Sol Smith Russell Russell Bol Acres Quintine Minnie Maddern Fiske Marie Deloche Byrne English’s The Empire Irwin Bros Cincinnati

Dustless oats and tonic laxative promise energy

Advert reads about Janes Dustless Oats for horses and Lemon Tonic Laxative in 50 cent bottles claiming to boost energy appetite and mental clarity for users. It promotes reliable energy and a sharper mind through tonic and oats.

Massacre at Marash Central Turkey Angers Boston

A Bostonian in Constantinople details a planned massacre at Marash Oct 26 to Nov 17. Armenian shops looted, Christians killed, many women and children executed or tortured, American academy leaders slain, mass desecration and plunder. Survivors left destitute as sultan seeks to avert European intervention.

Boston U. P.J Constantinople Marash Turkey Lessin Phirdey Hone Sd Samal Burope

Poor Jessie AELEBUEN laid to rest after tragic overdose

Jessie Milburn was buried at Crown Hill cemetery after dying from carbolic acid poisoning at a Courisr resort. Mrs. Milburn hid the body when a dental college sought possession, and a burial was arranged at Collier and Murphy's chapel. Clergymen Rev Rawls and Rev Wheeler led services with hymns as residents and women from the house attended.

Jessie Milburn Crown Hill Courisr City Hospital Dental College Jessie

Denison Quail-Shooting Record Set in Southwest

Kansas shooter Joe Tazelton killed 181 quail in a single all day shoot in Denison Texas from sunrise to sunset. He used a Gordon setter and set what is claimed as the greatest quail shooting record in the southwest.

Denison Tex U. P Joe Tazelton Gordon Lazelton Kansas

Death of an Odd Character in Indianapolis

Ferdinand Mackey an Italian, found dead in his room at 808 Washington St. He lived with Louis Antorelli who runs a confectionery there. Mackey, about 40, had resided in Indianapolis 14 years and in America 28. Rumors of valuable papers and three sons abroad haunted him. a mysterious fire destroyed his possessions and papers two days before Christmas. An autopsy had long been sought, with burial planned by Antorelli on Tuesday.

Ferdinand Mackey Washington St Ile Louis Antorelli Indianapolis America Ife Anterelli Dolar Jett Mackey Market Pennsylvaniasts Usta Antercus

Secrecy on Cuban Ship Fire Ends in Wreck Near Haenanmat

Report notes Cubans in New York City kept silent about the destruction of the ship Jo W. Trawkins, which foundered 5 miles east-southeast of Haenemat. Ammunition was dumped as the steamer burned after battle with Spain. Crew reportedly saved. funds and full crew details disputed.

Nea Vora Jo W. Trawkins Haenemat Sever Tives Cosmas Spain Salvador Arcors

Four Miners Reported Dead In Twin Shaft Explosion

PIA telephone message from Pitts ton junction near noon Wednesday said a terrible explosion hit the Twin shaft. Four miners viewed as killed and several injured. Later reports clarified none died immediately but two died from burns.

Serantos PIAA Pittston Junction

Tragic fall on train near Galva halts actor

Jobo L. Sylvan, traveling from Rock Island to Springfield to perform at the opera house, reportedly fell from the rear of a Rock Island and Peoria Wain traveling at eighty miles an hour between Galva and Lafayette. He is not believed seriously hurt.

Chcaco U. P.J Galva Jobo L. Sylvan Rock Island & Peoria Lafayette Rock Island Springfield

Various 19th century notices from Bombay to Chicago

The column lists diverse items: the thakur of Bhanaguar in Bombay is dead. Whitelaw Reid rests in Arizona. T Skidmore of Newburgh dies. Yale may contest Hudson negetta tor winners. Charles Wisner to Lake View Church in Chicago at 4000 yearly. St Lawrence marble company Gouy enneur NY in receivership with debts 154 915. Louis Gordon found guilty of arson after 44 days trial, insured stock then set fire. Des Moines Register accuses Associated Press of bias in McKinley coverage. German Reichstag thanks government for stopping aggressive US insurance practices. Lemon Tome Laxative promotes energy appetite and clarity.

Thakur Bhanaguar Bombay Whitelaw W Reid Arizona T. Skidmore Newburg N. Y Board of Trade Yale Charles Wisner Philadelphia Lake View Church Chicago St. Lawrence Marble Company Gouyeneur Louis Gordon New York Des Moines Register Associated Press Register Telegraph News McKinley Reichstag

Foreign Relations Debate Splits over Cuban Belligerency

Two resolutions from the Foreign Relations Committee were presented in the Senate. The minority report urged recognizing belligerent rights for Cuban insurgents immediately while the majority urged a measured approach. The discussion highlighted Cuba Spain war policy and U S interests with implications for Americans and commerce.

the Foreign Relations Committee Spain Belligrents Mlorcan Cuba Alr Call Cameron Conan Ciba Amtrong Qenert United States Guha Whielh Thishind Cotuin Cin America Congress Slorgan Slorgan, Among Them Being Mr. Morgan Lodge Gray Tourpie Frye

Arizona Judge Under Fire as Justice Probe Opens

Long list of local legal and civic items: Chief Justice Piya Baker of Arizona faces malfeasance and unbecoming conduct charges. An inspector from Washington arrives to audit court records. Other items cover engine house plans, a printing loss, groundhog day, saloon cases, a divorce ruling, stolen items, whist league convention, and various court continuances. Also listed are obituaries and marriage licenses with several local names and ages.

Promsix Ariz Piya C. Baker Si Rveme Court Arizona Pianix Louis Jordan Jude Washington Dudge Baker Se Hu Walter Board of Safety Ncew Ivrank G. Castor Massachusetts Ave Abraham Cline Greeman’s Indiana League Indianapolis American Association McCray Cotton Booker Sellers Isaac Miller Charles Moore Moore Miller Brutus Chas Eva Vincent Nick Mrs. Reader McCleland Adam Applina Burkhart Omer Ola Robertson Nathan Emma Bowen Dratus Kate Keefe Michael Ginz Lizabeth Groves Rigdon Whitfield Thos. Cochran Nellie Flynn Bersheba Simmons Wm. A. Landra Ida B. Case Edward A

Mayor Eligibility and Licenses in Question

The article discusses whether Thomas Tageart is eligible to be governor, noting statutes and legal opinions about mayoral powers, license revocation, and judicial authority. It cites Attorney Rooke and references acts of 795 chapter 1é6, plus cases about police and court procedures. It also mentions Kernan's theft incident and a postoffice inspector incident near Fourth Avenue.

Thomas Tageart Rooke Wi Alay Denny Subpena Mr. Rucker Cies Govu

St Paul Steamer Moved Forty Feet in Tide Lift

New York wire reports the stranded steamer St Paul was moved about 20 feet by a favorable tide at 4 a.m. Wednesday, with the stern also edging seaward four degrees, increasing hopes to float the vessel by high spring tide Thursday. the vessel carries 3 million in gold now removed. Also, the 1895 health department report shows 2237 deaths, population 165000, with death rates and causes including consumption, pneumonia, brain trouble, diphtheria, and scarlet fever.

New York U. P St. Paul Gooa Hachelor Health Department Scarlette

To Cure a Cold in One Deg Take Laxative Quinine Tablets

Ad ad claims a single degree cure with Bromo Quinine tablets. Refund offered if the remedy fails to relieve, urging readers to contact Frank Butts at 198 Indigna-ave by telephone for refunds and further information.

Frank Butts Indigna-ave

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