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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1897

Page

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Reunion of Bradbury and estranged wife in Chicago hotel

Chicago July 17. California millionaire John Bradbury reunites with his runaway wife at the Wellington hotel after a delay at Northwestern depot. Mrs Banning, the mother, facilitates a cautious reconciliation amid guarded emotion as the couple plans to travel separately to Los Angeles and New York.

Chicago Wellington Hotel John Bradbury California Bradbury Northwestern Depot Santa Fe

Greenwell Case Raises Indiana Reform School Inquiry

The Indiana reform school for boys may investigate Chaplain Cox after Victor Greenwell was tied at his home in Indianapolis. Supt Colbert was away when it happened. upon return he learned of the action. A letter signed per B accused Colbert of acting ridiculously, prompting Colbert to outline facts and urge board inquiry. Charleton later disputed the first letter and promised consideration.

Indiana Reform School For Boys Chaplain Cox Indianapolis Victor Greenwell Charleton Colbert Supt

Who is Mansfield in the Fourth District Campaign

A government employee on Central avenue overheard a conversation about R. H. Mansfield, noting Mansfield is described as secretary of the Republican state central committee. The exchange hints at a political campaign atmosphere surrounding the Fourth district.

Central-ave R. HE. Mansfield Journal Republican State -Central Committee

Murderer Lon Reed Pens Friends From Alaska Mining Gold

Lon Reed, the drunken pugilist who killed William Boyd in Brightwood, is now in Alaska. He fled to the gold fields, works as a placer miner near Circle City in the Yukon district, claims to be making money with daily earnings from five to fifteen dollars, and says old friends in Anderson have heard from him.

Lon Reed William Boyd Chris Lutz Brightwood Alaska Anderson Circle City Yukon

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for July weekend

A vintage weather forecast notes a 33 hour ending at 8 p.m. July 18 for Indianapolis and surrounding areas. It lists temperatures from noon Saturday at 16 degrees and 2 p.m. at 80 degrees. The notice mentions Brightwood citizens seeking natural gas.

Indianapolis Brightwood

School Board Names Standing Committees In Fort Wayne

Friday night the school board announced standing committees led by President Russe. Members include Frenzel and non Frenzel appointees across finance buildings furniture training and more. A bond for treasurer Burns was filed with Indiana Trust Company as surety and a lab conversion project near the high school was approved at seven hundred dollars.

Russe Baker Rinne Adam Roth Sloan Burns Frenzel Scott Messrs Maxwell Robison Vonnegut Michael Burns Indiana Trust Company Frank Riessner Christian Weiss Fred Francke Ricketts Wm. Kattan Furniture and Supplies Committee W. H. Morrison Indiana Paper Company Indianapolis Stationery Company Baker & Thornton Bowen-Merrill Company F. M., Herron Kipp Bros Hildebrand Hardware Company H. Lieber & Co Schliecer & Martin Lilly & Stalnaker Committee On

Travel salesman Charles Koch and companions in Anderson theft case

A traveling salesman named Charles Koch met a woman in an Anderson saloon and later vanished with her, along with his money. Police arrested Ida Edwards and a couple claiming to be Mr. and Mrs. William Everett. Everett swam the river to evade capture as Edwards faced larceny charges and the Everett woman paid a fine for bad character. Koch’s $35 was recovered in Edwards’s stocking.

Charles Koch N. Senate Ave The Home Brewing Company Anderson Ida Edwards Wiliam Everett Everett Edwards Mr. Koch

The Hidden Hand at Wildwood Outdoor Theater

Next week's Wildwood program features the outdoor staging of Mrs Southworth's The Hidden Hand. Miss Lettie Colton headlines as Capitola Black with Lew A. Warner in blackface as Wool. The cast includes Olive North Sullivan Ella Lawrence Fred A. Sullivan Lawrence Hart Atkinson William Chappel and more.

Wildwood Capitola Black Lettie Colton Clara Day Olive North Sullivan Condiment Dorcas Knight Ella Lawrence Maj. Warfield al. H. Bailey Black Donald Lawrence Hart Atkinson Col. Craven LeNoir Fred A. Sullivan Herbert Grayson William Chappel Wool Lew A. Warner

A Pretty Councilmanic Fight In The Fifteenth Ward

In the Fifteenth ward a Democratic councilmanic contest pits incumbent John G. Ohleyer against former rival James Tobin with both sides seeking caucus support. Carpenter A. Be. Haittes enters the race aiming to draw votes from both factions as the battle continues.

John G. Ohleyer James Tobin Ohleyer Tobin Ghleyer A. BE. Haittes

Saturday P. M. Closing Expands Among Merchants

The push for Saturday afternoon retail closures grows in popularity during the heated season. S Meridian street wholesale merchants and real estate offices plan to join. Announced closings include L. S. Ayres & Co., Charlies Mayer & Co., Bowen Merrill Co., W. B. Burford, Albert Gull, and others.

S. Meridianst L. S. Ayres & Co Charlies Mayer & Co Bowen- Merrill Co W. B. Burford Albert Gull

Sturgeon Threatens Campaign to Target Hanna in Ohio

Washington July 17 A Boston African American politician H Kemp Sturgeon denounces McKinley and Hanna claiming Mark Hanna sacrificed him. He vows to go to Ohio to confront Hanna, promising a hard canvass to expose Hanna to Black voters and undermine his political fortunes. Sturgeon says he will act as a powerful orator in the statewide effort.

Ohio Mr. Hanzun H. Kemp Sturgeon Boston Whit Uy Mckis Hanna Turgeon McKinley Sturgeon Mark Mark Hanna Yvder

A Blow to the Ring Fight Over Marion Club Chaos

The city sees radical preconvention moves as Republicans clash over selecting precinct committeemen. Marion club opposes A A Young targeted by Columbia club and silver push. Primaries draw wide turnout amid talk of a major political upheaval and street rail funding tensions.

Fire at Schumacher Planing Mill Thwarted by Fire Department

Firemen praised for halting a major blaze at John A. Schumacher & Co planing mill on St Clair street Friday night. The large frame plant valued about 17000 suffered minimal loss of 3850, insured. Flames began above the engine room and threatened lumber yards. quick response kept fire contained and the firm will repair and resume operations.

John A. Schumacher & Co St. Clair St Massachusetts Ave St. Clairst Schumacher

Inspector Fisher Reports Slow Mine Map Filing Under New Law

State mine inspector Fisher says operators are slow to file required maps. Only 26 of 115 filed by July 1 deadline. He will enforce the law. Earlier 1879 law required filing maps of abandoned mines with county recorders. only one cone man has complied. Maps aid inspectors on entry and help operators. water-filled mines pose drowning risks if tapped.

Fisher

Amended suit over funds in building loan firm raised

Robert E. Roberts files an amended complaint against Equitable savings and loan association alleging funds were lost by a construction firm listed in the association’s directory. The firm contends under new building and loan law that the auditor of state or attorney general must act for a receiver. Judge McMaster hears jurisdiction question.

Robert E. Roberts Equitable Savings and Loan Association Improvement Investments McMaster

Incorporations filed for Syracuse Albany Hartwell firms

Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state on Saturday for the Syracuse manufacturing company of Elkhart and the Hartwell manufacturing company of Huntingburg. Capital stock totals are 4600 dollars for Syracuse and 8000 dollars for Hartwell, while Albany manufacturing reduced capital stock from 1,900,000 to 366,900 dollars.

Syracuse Manufacturing Company Elkhart Albany Manufacturing Company Hartwell Manufacturing Company Huntingburg

Complaints About Garbage Service Reported to Health Board

Complaints arrive at the Board of health office from new complainants who allege garbage has not been collected since the contract began. The issues are being investigated and if confirmed, the Board of works will be asked to levy fines on the contractor.

Board of Health Office Board of Works

Spiritualist and church notices fill Sunday program

Mrs Olah Toph will address the First spiritualist church Sunday at 4 o'clock. Dr Lucas speaks at the Sixth Christian church on Sunday with topics The world upside down in the morning and The church in history in the evening. A E Haines contests Councilman Ohlever for ward 15 nomination. Rev William O White will preach at 11 am and 8 pm at Ninth Presbyterian. Mrs Kathryne Harper will sing. Mrs D O'Brien, wife of a liquor dealer, died Friday at 294 Broadway. maiden name Mary McCarty, formerly of Connersville. Professor Thomas M Iden to fill chemistry chair at Kansas State Normal, Emporia. Indianapolis homing club formed. officers named. Racing pigeons owned locally. Painters and Carpenters unions plan huge picnic at Dye's Lake Sunday. special train leaves 8:30 am. amusements arranged.

Olah Toph Ninth Presbyterian Church Michigan-st Capitol-ave Kathryne Harper D. O'Brien Broadway Mary McCarty Connersville Thomas M. Iden Butler College Kansas State Normal Emporia Iden Butler Indianapolis ‘Homing Club H. Preller P. WH. ‘Root Hd. H. Foullois H.C. Schrader A. C. Eston George Delty Sewart Dye’s Lake Pennsylvania Road Indianapolis

Governor Mount Forms Mining District Probe Team

Governor Mount appoints John B. Conner and Thomas J. Terhune to tour Indiana coal fields to assess miners’ food shortages. They aim to publish a report to spur a public subscription if needed, with plans to depart Monday. Labor Commissioner McCormack reports bright prospects for an early strike settlement and urges operators to align with eastern arbitration efforts.

McCormack Pittsburg Terre Haute Gov. Mount Terre Tlante Indiana

Indiana Medical Board sets strict standards for colleges

The Indiana State Medical Board debated recognition standards for medical colleges, adopting resolutions requiring three years of study, two lecture courses, and a verified diploma for good standing. It outlined future criteria from 1899 onward including entrance exams, clinical facilities, and a four-year, 26-week per year course load with an average 75 percent grade.

Indiana Board of Medical Examination and Registration Association of American Medical Colleges AL Medical Colleges Indiana Uoon

A Real Virginia Gentleman in Police Court

G W Chidester, a Virginia gentleman, appeared in police court after an all night outing. He faced intoxication and animal cruelty charges, paid a fine of 35, and the cruelty claim was dismissed. Dr Allen posted bond and a letter from Senator Mallory cited campaign aid and congratulations.

Virginia Police Court G. W. Chidester Chidester Allen Surgical Institute

Disappearance tied to Chicago theft linked to Helena case

Miss Maud Miller of Helena Montana vanished from home as Robert Church of Chicago fled with $1200 from his mother after his father died. Miller is well known in Indianapolis. her father Bradford Miller once ran the Bates house and died years ago. Church's father died about a month ago, and the insurance payout received by his mother financed the theft. No further word on the missing couple.

Maud Miller Helena Mont Robert Church Chicago Indianapolis Bradford Miller Bates House Jive Young Church

Outburst Between Hanna and Young Politician in Washington

In Washington on July 17 Senator Mark Hanna explosively ordered Jason M. Tilley of Cleveland to leave his office. Tilley challenged delays in securing a job, accusing Hanna and Perkins of stalling for weeks. The scene drew a crowd as Tilley refused to depart, while Hanna exited briefly then avoided further confrontation.

Washington Jason M. Tilley Cleveland Mark Hanna Non Halina Senate Tilley Madison ‘Tilley Hanna Perkins

New Deputy Coroner E J Richardson Reinstated in Post

Deputy coroner E J Richardson is reinstated as special government pension examiner. He previously held the post under Presidents Arthur Cleveland Harrison and served three years during Cleveland’s first term. The appointment is by the secretary of the interior with a $2400 salary. Richardson departs for Washington Monday. Coroner Brayton already named Dr William Y S Dodds to succeed him in Indianapolis. Dodds, from Bellefontaine Ohio, is a graduate of Ada Normal School and Indiana Medical College, residing at 623 N Senate Ave. Harrington of the Boo gang is fined $5 and given 30 days for petit larceny after attempting to cash a $5 bill with a 40 cent purchase and abandoning change.

E. J. Richardson Dr Richardson Arthur Cleveland Harrison Secretary of the Interior Richardson Washington Brayton William Y.s. Dodds W. N. Wishard Dr. Dodds Indianapolis Bellefontaine Normal School Ada, O Indiana ‘Medical College N. Senat-ave Ind Harrington Bern Cox Hann Chan

Attorney Blake Promotes Services and Household Goods

John W. Blake, attorney, room 18 Baldwin block, advertises legal attention to damaged cases and assignments. The notice mentions folding beds and other items, with unclear pricing and references to a tailor named Jones and assorted old addresses.

John W. Blake Baldwin Block Acth Whal Ag Janes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Bradbury Greenwell Mansfield Solomon Koch Howled C. H. Kemp Sturgeon Solks Kemp Marcus Aurelius Young Marion Club A. A. Young Wesley Gerard Columbia Club Nicholas Ruckle Sassin Republican Party T. Tagheart Warry New Taggart New Senvator Fairbanks Congressman Overstreet Overstreet Tiller Business Office of the Sun Ohio St Denison House S UN City Life John B. Conner Thos. J. Terhune Boone Circuit Court State Medical Board Marcus Hanna Dr. W. T. S. Dodds Dr. Richardson Challenge
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