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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1896

Page

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Taubeneck's Fate Lies With Populist Convention

St Louis July 16 The People's Party national convention will clash over ousting Chairman Taubeneck as leaders push for a new chairman and national committee. Taubeneck resists endorsing other party candidates, while McDowell and Weller supporters maneuver amid shifts in the silver party. Delegates from states and territories will assemble at Music Hall for the July 9 meeting with appointments announced for sergeant at arms and committee roles.

Taubeneck McDowell Ryan Congress Silver Party People's Party Kaxposition Music Hall Union Alaska Meltowell Ant Krank J. Ritehje Reifsnider Wt.w. Bell St. Louis Eugene Smith Chicago J. J. Ale Parlin Lockport N. V.l

Fatal pedestrian struck by train at Union Station in Indianapolis

John Spering of 98 Vessersl was fatally struck by a Big Four switch engine at Union station. He died at St. Vincent's hospital about 3:30 p.m. Surviving details note he was distracted while crossing the tracks. A jack was needed to lift tracks to recover his body, tearing part of the platform. Forecast for Indianapolis: fair, warmer Thursday night, and Friday for 36 hours ending 8 p.m. July 47.

John Spering Vessersl Union Station St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis

Warrants Issued for Pursell and Burk in Assault Case

Justice Sears issued arrest warrants for Herman Pursell and Andrew Burk of Brightwood on charges of assault and battery. Witnesses say the pair attacked two young ladies after they left a car near Bradshaw's grocery during a gathering at Hartley's home, unprovoked according to Hartley and Hep ler.

Sears Herman Pursell Andrew Burk Brightwood William J. Hartley T. B. Hepler Pursell Burk Justice Sears Hartley Mr. Hepler Bradshaw's Grocery Hartley's

Democrats plan ratification meeting in Tomlinson hall

In Albany Indiana on July 16 the state Democratic meeting set a Saturday evening ratification event in Tomlinson hall with committees appointed for details Gov Matthews to preside and Senator Turpie to speak Judge W T Zenor of Corydon was nominated for Congress in the Third district over Tos B Buskirk Paoli and James K Marsh Jeffersonville The convention endorsed the national ticket and platform Hardwood mantels shares Z no M Lilly

State New “Albany Inn W. T. Zenor Corydon Democracy Tos. B. Buskirk Paoli James XK. Marsh Jeffersonville

Republicans Plot 60 Day Campaign From Cleveland Meeting

The Republican National Committee in Cleveland plans a brisk 60 day campaign to counter free silver and unite voters around a single financial system. Henry Payne and Chester Dawes lead Chicago and western efforts while Osborne of Massachusetts directs New York operations. Meeting details include campaign publication, finance and public speaking subcommittees, with possible reshuffling to fill Hanna’s vacancy and calls to Canton to consult McKinley.

Cleveland, O Q. P Republican National Committee Mrr Han- Na Cleveland Chicago Ale Henry C. Payne Wisconsin Chester Gy Dawes Illinois New York Osborne Massachusetts Meumley Jett Oelack Canton Inday Hanna Pratt Cornelius N. Bliss Ipany Fuure Babcock Republican Campaign Committee Mir Thomas TH. McRice Howuse of Representatives Washington Amij. McKinley

Man Struck by Streetcar Near Belt Road

An elderly man about 68 to 71 was struck by streetcar 198 as he walked beside the Belt road near Toughville. He died about half an hour later at City hospital from head injuries and possible skull fracture. An envelope in his pocket bore the name John Barney Box 346 Martinsville Ind. Albert Atkins was the car conductor.

Toughville John Barney Martinsville Ind Albert Atkins

Births and deaths and marriages notice roundup

Births list includes George and Montie Kemp. Langston. Dunlap. Schmidt. Wals. Roth. Falender. Bornstein. Deaths note Winnie Penrose. H P Randall. James Benderson. Miller. Marriages license entries for Riggs Horne. Franklin Wigington. Hagett Ropiland. Rauser Fields.

George and Montie Kemp Yanderst Mary Langston Brookside Ave William and Annie Dunlap Martindaleave John and Emma Schmidt Kentucky Ave Peter and Julia Wals Sharp-st Caspar and Carrie Roth S. Union-st Levy and Fenie Falender S. Maplest Annie Bornstein Winnie Penrose W. Addison-st H. P. Randall Delaware-st James Benderson Yandes Grace’ “Ropiland George Rauser Pearl, Fields

Kansas divorce ruling could upend legitimacy of children

A Kansas Court of Appeals decision potentially voids divorces granted in the state over the past years, risking widespread illegitimacy among children and upheaval in custody and property rights. Experts warn a ruling affecting Oklahoma and the Dakotas would trigger a social revolution among prominent families and force legal redress to settle inherited rights.

Oklahoma Dakotas Frederics Coudert

Board splits over superintendent crisis and church rift

A school board feud over Supt Goss and Pat O’Meara leads to potential replacements with Charles Many Pendergast and Frank Metzger as top contenders. In a separate case Campbell and Culver scandal divides the Sixth Christian Church, pitting elder David Smock against Wiley as factions threaten to sever ties.

Vonnegut Supt Goss Tapis Mr. Vonnegut Cross Pat O'Meara Charles Many Pendergast Frank Metzger Scott Blackledge Hendrickson Library Miss Browning

Alley Episode Ends in Gunfire and Bite Incident

William Groveberry and his wife witnessed a confrontation with Dee Shipman on 378 EL Georgia Rd. Groveberry fired twice toward Shipman after urging a return to be licked. Shipman bit Groveberry’s arm when he paused then attacked. Police reported a riot but made no arrests.

Am Alley William Groveberry EL -Georgia Sr Dee Shipman Groveberry Shipman

Two Teenagers Tried for Storebreak and Theft

John Snyder aged 17 and George Stewart aged 18 faced criminal court for breaking into Sylvander Felton's store and stealing tobacco, cigars, and about 25 pocket knives. Snyder blamed Stewart. Stewart testified Snyder helped little. The judge sentenced Snyder to seven months in the workhouse and Stewart to 90 days.

John Snyder George Stewart Sylvander Felton Stewart Snyder McCray

Drowned man H C Rogers linked to Indianapolis

H C Rogers a former Coe Indianapolis resident was drowned at Antioch along the Wisconsin Central railroad near Chicago. He was of a certain age. His wife was formerly Miss Loomis of Indianapolis. His parents Mr and Mrs A D Rogers of 417 Park are not in the city.

H. C. Rogers Coe Indianapolis Antioch Town Wisconsin Central Railroad Chicago Miss Loomis Indianapolis A. D .Rogers Park

Indiana bi metallists name delegates to St Louis convention

A St Louis bound meeting of Indiana bimetallists selected ten delegates at large including Eugene Vo Debs and Theodore Harrison to endorse Bryain and Sewall for the bimetallist convention. The group denied Patterson as secretary and hinted at press intrigue while noting indorsement of the Chicago convention platform.

St. Louis English Hotel Franklin Landers WW. T. Smith Eugene Vo Debs Terre Haute J. B. Cheadle Frankfort Theodore Harrison Indianapolis Anson Walcott Walcott John

State board inspects Masteri insane hospital at Piedmanoad

The State board of charities visited Masteri insane hospital Wednesday and found conditions excellent with cordial staff and orderly wards. Most inmates dine at two large tables, with recent building work completed, and an escape incident noted but managed. Picknell, secretary, praised the institution as first class.

State Boar of Charities Masteri Insane Hospital Piedmanoad Rietie Board of Charities Picknell State Board of Charities

Vanished witness eyed in Boyd murder at Laies saloon

Corquer Castor suspects a missing woman linked to the killing of Boyd in Laies saloon, where he was last seen with her. Hoffbauer, arrested after the tragedy, is held on bond. Police search the city’s northeast for the woman who disappeared as the fight began, while coroner Castor and officer Toffhauer seek more information.

Corquer Castor Boyd Laies Kort Diiter Castor Joe Toffhauer Hoffbauer

Pleasant View Lutheran festival and local notices

Thursday evening a Pleasant View Lutheran church festival is planned a mile and a half west of Grand Ripple. The fire department is praised for its work during the Lieber's brewery fire with a $100 contribution to the Firemen's Pension Fund. Local orders and firms are listed with capital stocks. A colored man Minos Goodal was fined for assault and battery after a dispute with Charles Smith. Gov. W J Northern of Georgia attends a meeting on the fruit industry. John T. Dye calls for a sound money league among Indianapolis youth. The Board of Safety reports crime and fire statistics for June and workhouse dispositions.

Ladies of Pleasant View Utheran Church Grand Ripple Lieber Albert Lieber Taggart Walhalla Grove United Ancient Order of Druid John T. Dye Indianapolis Indiana Chicago

Ex-Governor W. E. Russell Dies at Canadian Camp

News of ex Gov William E Russell of Massachusetts death arrives from Little Pabos Quebec where he died in his tent after returning from Chicago. Heart disease suspected, body sent to Boston after inquest. Russell, born 1857 in Cambridge, served as mayor and governor, famed for stump speaking and reforms proposals.

Boston W. E. Russell Adelatdiin DI Russell Francis Peabody William Hustis Russell Cambridge Mass Harvard College Boston University Law School Suffolk Bar Ames Gov. Brackett

Hungerford in Italy Laments Prolonged Illness at 100

ROM July 16. Col Daniel Hungerford father of Mrs John W Mackay remains critically ill in centennial villa Ada Italy. Reports say his condition has not improved since December and death is feared, with liver disease listed as the cause and a question of time.

Rom U. P Daniel . Hungerford John W. Mackay

Second Water Wells Frank Butts 133 Ind aye

Second Water Wells reports Frank Butts 133 Ind aye. Phon

Frank Butts Ind Aye Phon

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