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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1896

Page

1

Right Man or Blunder in Arrest at Liverpool

A London Bow Street court hears that William Walker Damon alias William R. Brown, an American tourist, was arrested in Liverpool on provisional extradition for larceny in New York. He pleads innocence, claims identity confusion, and awaits next steps as investigators pursue embezzlement charges totaling about 14,000 dollars involving a Brooklyn leather stock venture.

New York Journal London Bowst William Walker Damon William 3 R. Brown Jarvis Liverpool Aurania Cleveland Damon Lamon William Robertson Brown Art Larry Cal Whnd Main & Cotton Brown Missiou Birmiham Ala Air I. Pp. White United States Supreme Met Court Aurania Miss Harrison, Daughter of Congressman Harrison, of Atabame Abr Witte wAilen Ceclares Yest Mann York Willian Walter Damon Grand Moser Judietmens Daimon John Alorg Brooklyn United States Leather Corporation District Attorney's Office Boston

Brighton smoke scheme before Commissioner Van Buren

John Walters, a Brighton beach refreshment seller, faced charges of violating U S internal revenue laws after allegedly using Admiral cigarette boxes for inferior tobacco. J A Hunter of New York, representing Admiral, claimed dealers are involved and will be prosecuted. Walters was bound to the grand jury in 200 dollars.

John Walters Brighton Beach van Buren Internal Revenue J. A. Hunter New York Isunter Admiral Cigarette Fre Walters Tie Hunter Els

Tim Griffin named usher and Josephus appointed page at Chicago convention

Tim Griffin, custodian of free silver, becomes usher for the Chicago convention while his son Josephus is named page. Kingan & Co. sues L N A C railway for breaching a contract to move ice from Kingson's houses at Broad Ripple to Indianapolis. Rail carrier allegedly refuses delivery for under $8.50 per car. Judge Harvey issues a temporary restraining order.

Tim Griffin Chicago Josephus Page Kingan & Co L., N. A. & C. Railway Company Kingson Broad Ripple Indianapolis Harvey

Bicycle Firm's Troubles Receiver Appointed in Shelbyville

Sanford Conde was named receiver of the Arrow cycle company of Shelbyville upon Clemens Vonnegut's petition in Judge Harvey's court. Vonnegut claims insolvency, alleging an unpaid account of 116 dollars. Liabilities total about 100000 dollars with assets estimated at 00000.

Sanford Conde Arrow Cycle Company Shelbyville Clemens Vonnegut Harvey Vonnegut

Bicycle Parade Draws Wheelmen and Wheelwomen Tonight

Attention Wheelmen and Wheelwomen invited to join a bicycle parade from the inner house on Delaware Street to Armstrong Park for a cycle carnival at Armstrong's Park at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated wheels.

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Frank Buits Tile Floors Special Designs

Frank Buits offers tile floors with special designs at 193 Indiaha Ave. Phone 1791. Juo M Lilly.

Frank Buits Indiaha-avé Juo. M, Lilly

Frenzel Tool He Dominates Friday Night Board Session

The district school commissioner Tarr Loeper dominated the Friday meeting with forceful oratory. Superintendent Goss urged action on northeast city school congestion while Miss Clara Stonebarger was reappointed clerk but salary raised only to 800 dollars. Real estate bids from Metzger and Wright & Co. were noted. The session ended after disputes over survey and building additions.

Tarr Tooeper Tie Supt Goss Indianapolis Clara Stonebarger Philip Sehmann Frank Lo. Reissner Ada Diaan Lizzie Meskill Grege Willrourny Loeper Metzger Agency Park-w Jee Feck Fifteenth-St Tor J. d. Wright & Co Park-ave Seventeenth-st Boidives Phere Tider Gian Dferr Loeper Sifeid

Broad Ripple bicycle races form new sporting association

A Broad Ripple bicycle racing association formed with 1,000 capital aims to host summer meets on a four lap mile track built beside the park’s old pony track. The group secured L A W sanction, will stage Saturday matinees and night races, and plans a July 4 meet with 16 events including a trick riding contest. Manager Orman will seek top riders, with prize diamonds and a 4,500 seat grandstand under construction.

Dudiminajpulis Loral Jne Olf Wo Db Iwershner Go Bister Thos. Hiy Th. T Thos Fred Patee Pisher B.C. Duight Do Kreek Frank Stuley W. di. Iwevshrer John 2. Orme Ers Ogre Othel Tlewarsesy Maniger Oray Ite Aiyl Association Broad Ripple Hose Thel. A. W Orman Peoria Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company

City water debate prompts temporary filter plan

In Indianapolis a meeting with city officials and the water company discusses temporary filtration at a projected cost of 70,000 dollars. Dr Ferguson and Dr Davis signaleri discuss deep wells versus filters amid nitrite concerns and recent polluted water samples.

Weller Pinally Ollieiais Aly Davis Cela Bim Alasvorr Wits Mtr. Puavis Weber Adi Bowrd Taggart Derguson Ersuson Boards of Works and Health Peretisan Hazen Water Works Gallery Jwerguson

Clyde Power backs Fall Creek water plan for city

Engineer J Clyde Power argues the Fall Creek system could supply 5 500 000 gallons daily in dry season. Park commissioners consider lakes as storage basins within a 300 square mile watershed. Power favors sand filtration, claiming clearer water than river or canal sources.

Clyde Park Commissioners J. Clyde Power Fall Creek Claypool Park Fallecreek Power

Births and Deaths and Marriages Notice

Births list several families with newborns including a boy and multiple girls. Deaths record names ages and causes or conditions such as premature death, insufficiency, chronic diarrhea, cholera infantum, and diabetes. Marriage licenses show three couples: Frank Smith with Hattie Wells, James Planque with Jessie Branche, and Lawrence Hill with Mary Mahoney.

Marriagid Thrank Smith Hattie Wells James Planque Jessie TL. Branche Lawrence T. Hill Mary I. Mahoney

McKinley Backed by New York Delegates at St Louis

At Canton a contingent of New York delegates and supporters greeted Maj. McKinley after the St Louis convention. Notables included Cornelius Bliss Anson G McCook W R Cruger and Gen Horace Porter who praised his candidacy. Chat covered issues in New York politics and the looming governor race. Farrisor sent congratulations and urged ratification of the St Louis outcomes.

Canton New York St. Louis Ada Alllner McKinley Gene Thames Eit Surrounditis County Guilui New Horace Porter Maj Mc Jkinley Mobart Tle New Jersey House Senate Jole Maj. McKinley Hobart Gen. McCook Gov. Morton Warner Miller Milholland Cleveland Farrisor Mc Isinley

Miss Knapp Withdraws from Wildwood Mass Col!

A large audience witnessed the mass col l at Wildwood Friday night. Miss Knapp is unable to go on stage. She is at Col Eli Lilly home, and advised by Dr. Hodges she canceled her engagement with the Temple opera company. Management has secured another prima donna to appear Monday night in Lolanthe.

Miss Knapp Wildwood Eli Lilly Hodges Temple Opera Company Lolanthe

Supreme Court Openness Called Into Question

The report details allegations that the Supreme Court bystander Ruple Dix Smith sold copies of opinions, including the Nicholson bill decision, to newspapers. Clerk Alex Hess confirms orders to withhold noon releases while noting potential misconduct. Chief Justice Monks says he would not sanction copying without bench consent and promises court attention to the issue.

Monks Ruple Dix Smith Supreme Court Indianapolis Alex. Hess Hess Ruple Dis Smith Soe Preme Court le Shee Idge Monks Nicholson Bill Aten

Beecher's Sev on Trial Becomes Acquittal Verdict

The jury in the trial of Henry Barton Beecher son of the late Llerry Ward Beecher found him not guilty of forgery in the criminal branch of the supreme court and Beecher was discharged Friday afternoon.

Beecher Yori Henry Barton Beecher Llerry Ward Beecher Supreme Court

City Life Notes From Indianapolis and Surroundings

Friday blaze at K LiNy & Co rear prompts fire department response. Saturday visit by Judge Robinson to state house officials. Joseph Wohl jailed 14 days and fined for assaulting his Gentile wife. T Hopkins arrives from Pennsylvania to survey Indiana geology for State geologist Blatchbeyv. Sermon topics at Sixth Christian church Sunday morning and evening. Barnyard impersonator Alvo Achenbach to perform at Mansur hall. G A R HQ reports Memorial Day details for Juneau Alaska. Side stone groups by Bruno Schmitz priced at 60000 dollars. Hobart and Depew pass through Indianapolis praising the ticket. O P Morton club to open new Republican HQ at Shelby street with speeches. Indianapolis World debuts under A W Manning with portraits of Matthews Taggart Holt English. Bertha Bruner injured in Colleweave and Ninth street bicycle accident but recovers at home.

K LiNy & Co Robinson Princeton State House Joseph Wohl Casta. T Hopkins Pennsylvania Indiana Blatchbeyv Tiucas Sixth Christian Church Jesus Alvo Achenbach Mansur Hall Juneau Alaska Monument Regents Bruno Schmitz G. A. Hobart Chauncey Depew Indianapolis James A. Mount W. D. Owen Co. W. Fairbanks A. WH. Manning Guv. Matthews Taggart Sterling R. Holt William EB English Aliss Bertha Bruner Colleweave Ninth-st

Depew declines vice presidential bid amid nominating scene

In St Louis on June 20 Chauncey M. Depew faced pressure to enter the race for vice president. He politely refused, urged support for MacKinley, and used his influence to back New Jersey's E. dinuart while steering delegates away from his own candidacy.

ST. Louis Chauncey M. Depew New York MacKinley Depew Dinuart New Jersey

New Trial Motion Over Alonzo Walling Case Filed

Newport Kentucky June 20 Col. Gnarga Washington filed a motion for a new trial for Alonzo Walling. He challenges court instructions and defense requests and cites alleged errors in admissibility of evidence. He asserts juror bias and claims verdict against the evidence and law.

Newport Jime Col. Gnnarga Washington Alonzo Walling Fred Albion Philip Deitsch Walling al Heider Ware

The Castor Divorce Case Heard in Marion County Court

Gertrude Castor sues Hiram Castor coroner of Marion County for divorce. She testifies of cruel treatment and Hiram's affair with Daisy Holl, supported by Castor's mother. Court grants divorce and custody of their child to Mrs. Castor.

Gertrude Castor Hiram Castor Marion County Harvey Mr. Castor Miss Fhloll Huges

Indianapolis Weather Forecast 36 Hours Ahead

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 6 p m Saturday Evening and Sunday expect fair skies Temperature at noon Saturday 83 degrees. no precipitation reported or expected for the period Notes indicate weekend warming trend with dry conditions and continued light winds from the northwest.

Indianapolis

Gr Frederick Falk Office Hours and Address

Gr Frederick Falk lists office hours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a 6 to 8 p.m. slot on weekdays. Residence is at 682 North Ilimota Street and office at 471 South Illinois Street.

Frederick Falk S. Ilinois-st N. Ilimota

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