03 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
1
The report says the Maine was blown up from the outside with no solid link to Spanish officials. The administration considers fortifying coasts and preparing ships as it awaits full board findings. Navy expansion and officer recruitment are under consideration amid rising Cuba and Havana tensions.
Alarming Havana situation widens as Vizcaya arrival hypes crowds and police tighten security. The naval board probes Maine destruction while the president contemplates options including indemnity intervention recognition of belligerency and island purchase. Weyler denies harbor mines claims as tensions escalate in Europe and America.
The state monetary commission has organized in Iowa to New York and beyond, framing a nationwide educational effort on free silver. Thousands of pieces of literature are distributed to traveling salesmen and merchants, with 250000 names collected and mail routed to sustain outreach. Letters to the commission are often insulting yet answered with patient explanation of monetary policy and its alleged benefits. An Georgia case shows a Cracker converting to support after receiving material and a follow up broadcast.
In Washington on March 3 a secretary of the navy remark about Spanish participation being practically eliminated stirred a national stir. enemies predict his resignation while friends defend it as a personal view. Congress and the Senate discussed possible censures and responses, with a court of inquiry hinted.
Thomas Mahoney, 930 5S Capitol Ave, died after stomach trouble and a tumor. Born in Connecticut, he came to Indianapolis with his father after his mother died. A stationary engineer, he guarded the Y M C A and federal building, and was a devout St. John's Catholic member. He leaves a widow and three children. Funeral Saturday from St. John's Cathedral.
Mrs Bridget Hirth widow of Tea Mirth reports to police that I Stigner an ex convict swindled her of 48 dollars and a gold watch valued at 100 after he promised marriage and a trip to New Mexico. She had planned to wed him and wire tickets. he vanished with her funds and watch Flo.
A letters page reports Prof Adolph Cohn of Columbia, a Jew, arguing in favor of anti Jewish sentiment in France and saying the Jewish race should lose its identity by intermarriage. He claims pride in his race but calls for absorption into liberalized humanity and criticizes persecutive tendencies he associates with his people.
Forecast covers Indianapolis and surrounding area for the 36 hours ending at 6 p.m. March 4. Expect fair conditions with colder night and improving Friday. Early Thursday morning read 26 degrees and noon around 34 to 36 degrees with a daylight rise to the mid thirties.
A family inquiry from Ireland reached the Indiana secretary of state about a missing brother who left Ireland for America. Deputy secretary Trobert Brown contacted Jasper Packard of the New Albany Tribune after learning of the inquiry. Thomas Byrne, the sought brother, has since been located living in New Albany, Floyd County.
Dr Erdman of the City dispensary saved 17 year old Minnie Wilson who took morphine after losing a valuable diamond ring given by her lover. Julia Hays who attempted morphine at 224 Toledost was saved from death after four prior attempts with no clear cause. A damage suit for 10000 dollars follows. Thomas H Prather, a butcher, sues James Mitchel for 10000 for alleged threats during a furniture inspection at the Baldwin block.
The coroner logged 27 self administered drug deaths last month, ten from drugs. Cases include Richard Holland on Feb 2 from excessive alcoholism and others such as Anna Perrin on Feb 5 from accidental chloroform, Mrs. Ruffiman on Feb 11 from morphine, and Grace Williams on Feb 26 from morphine self harm. Seven autopsies were conducted.
The State league of building and loan associations will hold its annual meeting Friday in the Agricultural Society rooms at the state house with two sessions starting at 9 am. The United States league president and secretary are among expected attendees, followed by a banquet at Bates Friday evening hosted by local members for visitors. A separate note recalls John J. McDougal of Galena who died recently claiming to be the first white male child born in Indianapolis on July 6, 1825, and a letter asserting C F Rooker, who died recently, was born September 14, 1824 at Capitol Ave and Washington St. The monument of the Knights of Pythias will be decorated at the national encampment with incandescent bulbs, flags, multicolor lights in fountains, and searchlights atop the monument.
United States marshals clash over a published item claiming post office inspector W. T. Fletcher filed an affidavit naming Frederick Kellerick of 1466 Union Street for sending an objectionable postal card to Louis Strieg of 125 South Illinois Street. Deputies, unaware of the affidavit, could not find Kellerick when attempting arrest, and they accuse the leak of compromising the case. Judge Baker may act to curb leaks by officials in the future.
Strawmyer and Nilius advertise various robes and blankets at low prices and offer relief for stomach and bowel troubles with a money back promise. The notice mentions locations at 37 Monument Place and 2931 Capitel Ave and references Mary Cleveland Stone, M D, as associated.
Tom Blackwell, a frequent caller in police court, faced charges of intoxication and malicious trespass after smashing an ice chest at Cos tello's saloon and throwing a rock at the bartender. He admitted guilt on trespass and was fined $1. Mike O'Brien received 10 and 30 days in the workhouse for assaulting his wife, as three family members were jailed for various offenses. Gov Mount and Atty Gen Netcham met to discuss Ripley county lynchers prosecution. outcome kept private.
Frank Wagner and William Patterson pleaded guilty to grand larceny in criminal court on Thursday and received sentences from one to fourteen years. The pair were cattle thieves accused of taking about 30 cows.
Gov Mount will travel to New York on Monday to attend the meeting of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions. In a separate item, Joseph Kissinger Pete Garbison and Buck Mountjoy pleaded guilty to robbing Clara Duvall’s house on West Georgia street and received sentences ranging from one to 14 years and one to three years respectively. The Golden Rule Cement Company of Clark County filed articles of incorporation with $15 060 capital stock. Also Ru Rode Dry Goods Company Fort Wayne with $100 000 capital stock and Connerville Ice Company with $15 000 capital stock were noted.
All odd pieces of china glass and more are offered at less than half price at Schrader's. Free to purchasers of 50 cents worth of coffee tea baking powder spice or extracts, choice of assorted wall pockets. Friday and Saturday at the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co 20 W Washington St 300 H Washington St. Feed your horse Janes’ Dustless Data.
A Marion County political scene centers on Tom Taggart ally Sindlinger using aggressive campaigning with Polster support. Reports claim he canvasses churches, public sales, and revival events while raising funds and planning for election battles with Democrats and Republicans. The article notes a tense county convention and colored I N G units in dispute over integration and uniforms.
Dr Hurty warns consumption spreads in households and cites a Hymera case where one death led to subsequent illnesses in new occupants. Similar reports come from Michigan. Also circulating chatter claims a Noblesville liquor dealer seeks $50 for unpaid refreshments from Republican event attendees. Local ad for engraved cards promotes services.
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