26 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
1
Reports from Havana and Key West describe Cuban insurgents overpowering a Spanish garrison after breaking a fort’s defense, burning property and looting stores as both sides suffer heavy casualties. Maura’s reformist stance stirs Spanish politics amid the Cuba conflict.
The V. C. circle of Tabernarle church announces a Friday social at Hebert Harseim's home, 590 WNW Indisst. Shelbyville hosts several social events as Miss Emma Reed marries Mr. John Cory in their new home with Rector McGlone officiating. Mrs. E. E. Perry marks her daughter Nancy's sixth birthday with a Thursday party on College Ave. A Fourth section reception at Mrs. William Phillips's 173 E Vermont St features Bermuda tulips. Mr. Frederick M. Harding wed Miss Zora Metzger at the Metzger home, Rev. G. G. Winters officiating. Mrs. Swain and Mrs. Arthur W. Dwyer host guests for a Thursday reception honoring Mrs. Eldridge of Boston and Mrs. Toms of Richmond with floral decor in Bermuda tilies, yellow tulips, and pink roses.
A nearly decade old fraternal order, the Order of Equity, has assigned assets for creditors. The group reports assets around 30 thousand dollars against liabilities near 790 thousand, with 700 creditors awaiting claims. Jesse H. Blair leads the assignment, aiming to wind up within a month, while Chief officer William I. Lander and others defend frugal salaries and a minimal office staff. The order, once in 15 states, offered small insurance policies and built councils, but declining times led to its downfall and potential liquidation.
Miles Huston aged 29 of 379 Fletcher avenue died at City hospital Thursday evening from injuries after he fell astride a connecting rod while cleaning an engine at Shelby street Big Four shops. He had been unemployed all winter and had only worked two days when injured leaving a widow and five children. James Board colored of 240 Blake street fell dead from heart disease Thursday afternoon while operating for Advance Thresher company at William Pollard’s farm one mile southwest of New Augusta. He will be buried by the company to whom he had given years of service setting up machines in the field.
A Washington note details Clara Engle wife of Newton Engle attempting suicide by morphine during tariff bill debate. She drank poison after a quarrel, collapsed, and was saved by Dr. Van Atta and others. The incident disrupted proceedings as lawmakers debated striking the enacting clause and tariff schedules. Observers noted concerns over trusts and revenue while committees continued reading the bill and considering amendments.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 6 p m March 27 calls for fair weather and rising temperatures. Tonight will be fair and warmer with Friday night and Saturday warmer still. Temperatures reached 41 degrees Friday night and 43 degrees by 2 p m today. Rockers and Wm L Elder provide the latest updates.
An executive session of Attorney IWweiteham and Auditor y statisti ce discussed a $1,000 to $2,609 deficit tied to state statistician Thompson. A report to the governor, prepared with Indianapolis attorney Smith and Thompson's brother, claims misused funds and warrants issued without proper vouchers. If proven, Thompson may resign or face impeachment proceedings.
A series of storefront ads highlight spring sales across Danbury. Items include footwear at Geo. Kreitlein and Geo. J. Marott, clothing at Saks & Co. and the Original 28 store, furniture at Messenger's and Elder's, hats at The Danbury, and groceries at Hammel's and Soe weil's, with special bargains at Badger, Globe, and Wm. EH. Block Co. promotions.
Washington March 26 The Senate met with no vice president present and was presided over Friday by Mr. Frye of Maine president pro tem This brief notes the session and its procedural status during civil service arbitration treaty discussions.
Charles W. Smith spoke at the Ph Market Street Jewish temple on Thursday night. His lecture praised Jewish endurance and resilience while detailing centuries of persecution and the paradox of wealth and suffering among Jews. He lauded the matronly role, family devotion, thrift, and reverence for parents as integral to Jewish life.
Friday the Board of public works adopted improvement resolutions for asphalt pavement on Indiana avenue from North Street to Fall Creek and on High Street from McCarty to Coburn Street. cement walks on Virginia Avenue from Washington to Maryland Street and on the southwest side from New Jersey Street to South Street. Alexander Destrele of 1100 South Meridian Street is nursing five broken ribs and a wounded scalp at City hospital after falling in an epileptic fit Thursday night on the car track two blocks below Belt Road and being run down by a car.
Dr Hiram C. Castor at 288 Massachusetts Avenue lists office hours 9 to 10 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays until 1 a.m. Serves Janes Dustless Oats horse feed.
The colored voters press for representation in the city slate, backing Willis Kersey for county clerk and warning Republicans they will act independently. Undertaker C M C Willis states the colored bloc will not pledge allegiance to any party and recalls Gabe Jones’s treatment, signaling a split in support.
Congressman Overstreet nominates A A Young for the Indianapolis port collector post, a move cut out months ago and long since dried. The rivals in the Young contest include Charles Krauss Thomas Hanna Gen Sandy Foster Ewald Over J H Claypool and A E Matthews, a sound money democrat. Incumbent Tanner, also a sound money democrat, remains until his term ends in November.
Dr George Edenharter of Central Hospital for the Insane is reelected superintendent for four years. The board of trustees reorganized with D H Davis as president John Osterman as treasurer and Albert O Lockridge as secretary. The board praises Dr Holenharter and the hospital’s fine condition under his management.
Several local items include plans to establish four police sub-stations in annexed suburbs. Other notices mention James C. Burbridge suing Fulmer Seibert for 10000 over injuries from a sewer construction. Also news of Wm H Armstrong Surgical Instrument Co incorporation, Cayuga coal mining, a divorce suit by Maude Dye, mortgage details, school age enumeration, and other city affairs.
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