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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1896
Page
1
Sheriff Womack refuses to express opinion on Sunday games amid public pressure. Labor groups press for stance as Indians city debates if Indianapolis clubs should play baseball on Sunday. He repeats he has nothing to say and will not state his position before the first scheduled game planning.
Circuit Judge Brown dismissed the request for a receiver in the case brought by Minerva Vermilyea Carl son and Melcher Gierdey against the No 4 Fidelity Union. Plaintiffs held 12 shares each and $140 dues with $146 loans secured by shares, but were found to lack sufficient interest and were in default, so their standing was not sustained.
Citizens react as Brice and brokers Bioore and Schley push a senate amendment to re validate debt of over 840000 in Santa Fe and Grant counties. Catron backs the measure, bondholders urge congressional action opposing the supreme court ruling. Board of trade forwards strong resolutions to Washington.
In Washington on March 31 the Senate tackled Cuban resolutions with Mr Hoar urging postponement to April 6. He accused the Senate of acting on doubtful motion and recording altered Spanish cruelties, a point Br Sherman resented.
Town clerk Andrew Bruce explains his duties by saying he is not always in the clerk's office. He notes he must be in the town hall on Monday evenings and the first and third Wednesday nights each month. Otherwise he may be in his saloon, on the street, or in Indianapolis. Other times he is away from the town hall as required by law. Jno M Lilly Lemon Tonic Laxative ad found with energy claims.
In Calvary cemetery St Louis the mortal remains of Peter Richard Kenrick, archbishop of St Louis, lie in a simple funeral attended by about 19,000 people. Archbishops Ryan and Evan delivered addresses praising his long service, courage, and gentle nature as Cardinal Gibbons presided. The procession to the grave and interment followed a somber, ceremonial Catholic rite with many officials present.
The board of works sent 20 day letters to general managers of several railroads including Bradbury of the L J and W and Van Winkle of the Big Four. The letters request prompt completion of plate work at street crossings and urge timely compliance with previously issued orders.
An elevator at the W. 5 Bruce & Co carriage warehouse in Memphis plunged 65 feet on a Wednesday morning with four men aboard. Frank Beall sustained broken legs and may die. three other workers were seriously injured after a cable broke and the safety catch failed.
The Atkins saw works damaged by fire Tuesday morning will be rebuilt and will not be seriously crippled thanks to its branch houses in three other cities. The factory will be immediately rebuilt.
A brief notice advertises a one day sale offering quinine tablets under the Jake Laxative brand with a money back promise if the cure fails. The text mentions Lingegists and Zac in relation to refunds.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Coffman dropped dead after drinking whiskey near a saloon on West Washington Street. Her brother John Rushton urged Coroner Bigger to perform an autopsy, as the family doubted the initial finding of no foul play. authorities examined the stomach and heart, with a chemical analysis to follow, while associates of Abs Coffman, tied to the saloon, defended the lack of suspicious circumstances.
An official report outlines moving from vapor lamps to electric lighting. The board considers locations for additional lights as part of the modernization.
Sows Talis and Locke settle Citi zens street case in court by Locke acting as administrator for a deceased, amid other local legal actions. Births include Rich, Wate, Keller families. deaths noted for Baldwich and Redman. Licenses granted, a Supreme Court fee dispute discussed, and a harp recital at Tomlinson hall praised. Spouses seek divorces over infidelity, abandonment, and dissipation of property.
Desperate moves to unseat Kaufman and Walden trigger wild scenes in Kentucky's General Assembly. Democrats walk out as crowds threaten, pistols cited near the door. Police restore order after a chaotic confrontation in the Capitol. Six colored couples fined for visiting an illicit resort in a Cottage Hotel raid. Francis Smith alleges coercion by Sam Baldwin and is refused suspended sentence.
The Nicholson cases drew students and lawyers as Indiana Supreme Court heard challenges to an act regulating saloons. Defense argued section 2 overstepped legislative power while prosecutors defended it as supplemental to existing law. State argued the act does not suspend general law and maintains regulatory aims.
Promos at Factory Prices advertise cleaning cisterns and cementing work. A listed contact at 138 Indiana Ave offers architectural services by Samuel G. Bartel of 88 Germania Ave Haughville Ind. Bask Lemon Tonic Laxative promises large 50c bottles for energy appetite and clear brain.
Mrs Florence Webb died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at her sister’s home in Indianapolis. Aged about 41, she resided in Michigan and had been visiting Indiana. Death suspected from long illness and complications, despite complaint of failing health. Her husband’s grave is in Michigan.
In Televenth district Maj G W Steele runs unopposed after James F Statesman withdraws. Tavette sees Johnson win over Watson by 480 votes, a lively early contest. Terre Haute delegates favor McKinsey. Plymouth forms a Republican club backing Thayer for governor. Elwood backs McKinley. State central members doubt repealing apportionment laws, citing timing and court delays likely pushing actions into April and beyond.
Frank Burns remains jailed as his trial proceeds for alleged assault on his ill wife a week ago. He claimed she would not survive, sought bond, and said he planned to bury her, even buying a coffin with funds collected. He assaulted her in bed with a heavy club and drove her from the residence, later returning with the family dog in bed.
In Linstead at a railroad crossing the Chicago Burlington train struck a cart carrying the Blackman family. Sequel Russell and Cartos Ho Mlackman died, Willis L Blackman and Marguerite Blackman were injured. Gates were up and no warning signal appeared as the coach was torn to splinters.
Col Theoacre C Mareceau of San Francisco files for divorce from wife alleging infidelity. Canadian horseman J W Moroney named as codefendant. Couple well known in Indianapolis once lived at the Denison. They have not lived together for some time. Mrs Mareceau resided at the Palace hotel while Col Mareceau ran a photographic studio.
A chaotic report notes the laundrymen’s association adjourning on Tuesday without consensus on uniform pricing while BF. P. Schmidt travels new wealth estimates and local civic issues loom. Several local figures and unions are referenced amid miscellaneous city matters.
Novelty grates and gaslogs featured as home brewing and hardware items. Jno AL Liby advertises horse feeds. Dustless Cats highlighted for sale or display. This fragment notes product variety and vendor names in a bustling retail page.
A Columbus report outlines fierce Republican state party clashes and delegate ballots. Incumbent judges and food commission nominees vie as delegates back national convention candidates amid tensions over leadership, platforms, and policy directions.
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