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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1896
Page
1
At the New York Republican convention in Grand Central Palace, delegates gather under flag decor and a Morton portrait. Platt enters to cheers as Parsons urges a strong party, Morton boosters push for McKinley support, and Albany clubs press for a unified delegation amid debates on electors and party strategy.
Willis W Wright a longtime Indianapolis resident and real estate man died Tuesday morning at his home 82 Clifford avenue at age 78 He leaves a widow three sons and three daughters His son Dr Wright formerly headed the hospital for the insane and died about two years ago He belonged to Roberts park church and will be buried Thursday afternoon.
In Austin on Tuesday the Texas Republican state at large convention stirred heated debate. The Allison wing seeks two delegates, while the Melamieyites oppose this, claiming they can influence the convention to back McKinley if it stays intact. Allison supporters say they allied with Reed's faction Monday night to push for two seats.
MOULTREE GA March 24 David Murphy a liveryman shot and killed William Patterson son of the county judge Sunday night Patterson died Murphy will likely surrender as the coroner's jury finds the killing justifiable homicide
A brief notice from Haughville lists Samuel G Bartel as architect and notes a seemingly unfinished address 85 Germanid ay e. The fragmentary item hints at a professional service or materials guidance in construction or tile work. The readable portion centers on Lilly and Bartel with local location context.
Rev William T Brown stands trial in Madison for alleged heresy charges. Five heads accuse him of denying atonement incarnation and the Trinity and weakening biblical authority as he preached over three years. A council of prominent local and national theologians leads the inquiry with Rev T Smith and Rev J Mitger chairing.
Philadelphia reports a young woman Annie McGrath found dead at 1 Girard ave after 24 hours. Samuel P. Langdon, president of United Collieries Co., 54, held on coroner’s orders amid unclear charges. Hertha Stewart, a servant, arrested as a witness. Family history cited, including a prior tragedy in 1895 involving Miss McGrath’s brother and parents.
Prominent crack wing shots from across the United States gather at Elkwood park for the introductory shoot in Long Branch New Jersey. The event starts at 10 o'clock Tuesday with 42 entrants including Capt Money Pll Daly Jr and Dr Welles. Noted marksmen Annie Oakley Dock Knowlton and Edgar Murphy are among those present.
Jno Lilly offers leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented for 91.50 and pumps at factory prices. Visit BL Butts at 138 Indiana Ave or call 1791 for details on fixtures and repairs.
Eleven non union molders work under escort as police patrol the Chandler Taylor plant district. A crowd jeered from a streetcar but no incidents occurred. Officers escorted workers to shops and continued escorts each evening with multiple detail units. In police court James Lee alias Look and Joseph Meimbo faced riot charges with further hearings scheduled.
Albert sinehiow remains alive at City hospital after a triple shooting. Doctors say he is barely living but not yet in immediate danger. Kinch law gaked sought a minister. Rev. Mans on FR. Williams visited. The bullets likely glanced off ribs, with no heart damage. Kinch Tow’s mother, shot by sinehiow, is improving at her North street home.
An executive council meeting in Omaha New York and San Francisco discussed socialist influence trade alliance actions and fundraising. Speakers from The Navi tortessitive and Granite workers outlined union finances and anti Pinkerton efforts while noting wage trends during the era. A mass carpenter meeting is planned for Tuesday at the courthouse.
In a Washington to district encounter at the Bumiy hotel, Martel and others met to settle quarrels over slanderous stories. Johnson invited a joint tour and debates, but Watson declined. Johnson resolved to campaign alone. The long running exchange between Johnson and Watson is described as over, with no blood shed.
Deputy U S Marshal Williams returned to Danville from Patrick County reporting the seizure of over 1500 gallons of whisky and brandy with unpaid taxes. Isaac Adams a Patrick County legislator was found with four barrels stored in the basement of his mountain home and was bonded to appear in court for illicit distilling.
A concert by Cary Lis Futerpe Conger is planned for Brightwood Baptist Church Tuesday evening. In federal court Judge Wood heard arguments for appointing a receiver for Louisville Meansville and St Louis railroad. Governor Matthews showed slight improvement and doctors expect gradual recovery. G A R commander Walker received word of A C Sweetser’s death. funeral Wednesday afternoon with staff attendance. Divorce case Martha Hoover vs Hoover granted, custody awarded, $3 weekly support. Henry Crews released on $500 bond amid assault charges on Pearl Branham. bond earlier set at $2,500 but reduced. Board of children’s guardians seeks the girl. father allowed to take child home until next Saturday’s hearing.
The La Pointe town in Ashland County seeks dissolution due to mounting debts and shrinking population. Once the oldest northern Wisconsin town and over the Apostle Islands, its residents on Madeline Island consider asking the county board to vacate the municipality or pursue court relief.
The body of a murdered man was found buried in the cellar of a Cleveland lodging house at 107 S Third Street. March 17, Tom Reynolds, a Wabash employer of 058 Third Street, disappeared. James Carroll, Mike Dempsey, and W Bertigee of 3058 Third Street also vanished. Reynolds is suspected the victim and fellow boarders may know more. Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity predicts warmer, fair conditions through March 25.
Frank Butts of 183 Indiana avenue advertises Dustless Oats for horses under the Janes label with phone 1791 as a local feed promotion.
R L Spiegel offers original and artistic grille and fret work at moderate prices. Located at 316 B Vermont Avenue, the maker showcases bespoke designs for architectural details and decorative metal pieces.
In Washington on Tuesday Senate debates Cuba mediation and intervention. Senator Mills argues for seizure of Cuba if Spain resists self-government, citing long-standing American doctrine to keep Cuba under Spain unless it comes to the United States. House notes rejection of conference report and calls for new talks.
Capt. George H. Palmer of the Fourteenth Infantry received the Medal of Honor by presidential direction for gallantry at Lexington Missouri in September 1861. He volunteered in the trenches and fed a charge aiding the recapture of a Union hospital and the capture of Confederate sharpshooters. Palmer began as a bugler in the First Illinois Cavalry and rose to captain in the Illinois infantry volunteers.
George W. Dice pleaded guilty to passing counterfeit silver certificates and received a eight year sentence in the penitentiary. He has not disclosed the location of the counterfeit plant and says he does not know where it was.
Columbus banker and real estate dealer William S Ide filed a voluntary assignment Monday night. Assets are about 240000 with liabilities around 174000. The move affects his private banking and property interests in Columbus and surrounding area.
An old advertisement warns that the American Encyclopedic Dictionary comes in a $60 introductory offer but will soon increase to 2 per set. The note promises a cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and refunds if not effective. The fragment ends with the number 28.
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