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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1896

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Fiendish Murders in Matabele Rebellion Report

Despatches from Cape Town describe gravest Matabele revolt actions near Bulawayo with attacks on whites, destruction of stores, and native police alleged treachery. Reports cite Selous marching to quell the revolt, casualties among rebels, and claims of arms shortages in Salisbury and the Cane Colony.

Cape Town U. P Tulawayo Vriday Matabeleland Bulawayo Ceesil Rhodes Salisbury London T. Pj Jes Robinson Cane Colonial Office Danekson Conhoe Robison Diavaya Yoo Alithel Kabeusula Das Mlaeta Poe

Prosecution Hinted for Illegally Selling Whisky to Veterans

Indiana posts plan to prosecute saloonkeepers who sell whiskey to intoxicated ex soldiers not belonging to G2AL posts. Assistant Attorney General Smock said the state law prohibits whisky sales to intoxicated ex soldiers and that some posts may misuse badges to identify target veterans.

Cr A. R Indianapolis Smock Department of Tidiana Tie Atlen

Fire claims life of city worker's wife in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg on Ford Avenue a city employee's wife was burned to death after her clothing caught fire from a kitchen stove as she attempted to comfort a crying child. Her husband smothered the flames but could not save her. She leaves two children. Si.earky Saini.

Vyomams Clothing Piptsburg U. P.j Irs Forday Earky Saini

County convention date set by county committee

The Republican county committee on Saturday afternoon fixed April 25 as the county convention date. While some politicians favored waiting for the national convention to blur local issues, there was little opposition to the chosen date.

Republican County Committee

Ready for trouble riot detail at quitting time

A special officer detail will report Saturday at Chandler and Taylor's to prevent repetition of last Saturday's riot. Another detail will be at the police station and non union men will be protected. E. L. Hasseld's mother, widow of his Cincinnati suicide, lives at 204 Fletcher Ave Indianapolis. a brother resides in Cumberland. Hasseld lived in Indianapolis until eight years ago, then worked in real estate in Cincinnati. no cause for the deed is known.

Chandler & Taylor's E. L. Hasseld Cincinnati Fletcher Ave Indianapolis Cumberland Hasseld Biiece Pittsburg U. P Riverside Penitentiary William Hastings Flo Elk County Hastings Florida Green Village N. J

Weather outlook for Indianapolis and surrounding area

Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m March 19 calls for warmer, cloudy conditions with occasional rains and possible thunder and lightning. Saturday night will be cloudy with more rain and possibly colder air, with Sunday evening also unsettled. The Bellis cycle club of seventeen members has adopted the "Bellis" for their 96 mount and most members are riding.

Indianapolis When Clothing Store Cycle Club

Rush for Bargains Brings Crowds to Globe Clothi ng House

A Saturday opening at Globe clothing house on Washington Street drew hundreds before dawn. Police aided crowd control as men and boys packed inside and out, women and children pressed toward the front. Doors opened in shifts, stock moved fast, and front doors were locked briefly to prevent crushes while purchases continued.

Globe Clothing House Washington St Quigley Sergt LaPorte Albenio VW Leanne Cater Tnsiede Mmede Aiuielkly Varios Etsa

Million Lost in Distillery Fire Near RonisVille

A fire at the Bie Distillery near RonisVille Louisville Ike Marel on March 23 destroyed a warehouse and a large whisky stock. One million two hundred thousand gallons were stored. property owned by Bernhein Bros Frank & Co and N flepk & Son. Loss valued at about one million. Fire noted to have started shortly before the blaze and spread rapidly.

Ronis- Ville Louisville Ike Bernhein Bros Bleelk, Frank & Co N. Flepk & Son

Three more men hired amid plasterer lockout inNapoles gas building

Three additional workers were hired by the Napoles gas company amid a lockout of plasterers. The men were unaware of the lockout and began work at the plant. The company president returned and planned to meet the plasterers' union committee. The locked-out workers voiced willingness to back any decision by Mr Pierson.

Atohar Napoles Rapidle Ays Veo Mrnday Atienne Dtorsoi Vas Company Ty Ton Uplon

Massachusetts Delegation to St Louis Convention Named

Senator Lodge and W M Crane lead the Massachusetts delegation to the St Louis convention with EF 8 Dra per and Curtis Jield supporting Reed.

Senator Lodge W.M. Crane Draper Curtis Jield Massachusetts St. Louis Ali Reed

Political News Notes and Campaign Hints Across Indiana

Dr A W Ball announces sprint for coroner. M C Staley eyes county commissioner chair district 2. Robert Graham pursuing congressional seat from Noblesville. Theodore Shockney and Uncle Jack Goundy travel to Indianapolis and Rushville for political action. John Heinrichs seeks clerk of the supreme court on the Republican ticket. Dr Ira E Dunlavy to canvass for coroner. David S Gooding to discuss money question with Democratic bimetallic club. Apportionment case set for April 8 in Nashville with Democrat motion challenging the suit. Attorney Iorbly argues the suit rests on a fictitious question amid expected legal battles.

A. W. Ball M. C. Staley Robert Graham Noblesville Indianapolis Theodore Shockney Lie Jack Goundy Rushville Sriday John Heinrichs Supreme Court Ira E. Dunlavy David S. Gooding Circuit Court Room Naplesville Iorbly

Falls' Millinery Promises Pretty Chiffon Hats

Advertises Dustless oats for horses and a millinery shop offering chiffon hats at under $3.00 at 475 Illinois Street. Names Falls and Janes connected to the sale. Local commerce ad highlights affordable fashion and horse supplies.

Rained Merry Cain and trolley line breaks landmark corner

A trolley line at the Washington and Pennsylvania corner suffered a broken arm of a pole and fallen wires Saturday morning. Fire flared in all directions as frightened pedestrians sought safety while cars were briefly halted. Spectators had long expected such an event due to overloaded poles and strained guy wires.

Washington Pennsylvanie Uliners Washington Sts

Strike at Wheeler Co. Ship Yard Over Pay in Checks

In Bay City Michigan on March 28, 1800s, riveters and heaters at Wheeler & Co. ship yard walked out to protest payment by checks instead of cash. The firm avoids carrying $20,000 cash and cites bank risk. All 1,800 workers halted as the yard closed. settlement expected amicable.

Bay City Mich Paj Wheeler & Co Wheeler

Body of Missing Farmer Found in Sugar Creek Township

Canton dispatch reports John Arney a 33 year old farmer missing since Saturday found dead in Sugar Creek woods near his Columbus area home. Left eye missing and likely pistol shot. He was en route to settle a quarrel with relatives. Murder suspected.

Columbus U. P Canton John Arney Sugar Creek Township Arey

Langdon in Philadelphia Case Deepens As Inquiry Expands

Langdon, jailed on suspicion of Annie McGrath’s death, faced a legal move by creditors seeking to halt disposal of company assets. Detectives intensified medical and handwriting examinations while investigators probe letters from a North Carolina firm linked to Langdon and Henzey.

Philadelphia U. P.J Samuel P. Langdon Annie J. McGrath Denny Sheriff Smith Clearfield County Altoona & Phillipsburg Conneeting Company Cyrus Gordon Geo. W. Dickey Langdon Samuel Langdon Annie McGrath Langdon & Henzey Canstainine Company North Carolina

Receipt Photo Key in Foreclosure Case Against Slark

In a case where the Union Trust Company sues Slark Davis over a mortgage foreclosure, a photographed receipt from John Lehman’s estate is alleged to be forged. Expert witnesses testified that the document shows added principal and altered ink, with micro analysis revealing later ink and crease-formed writing.

Union Tuist Company Slark Davis St Tor Iial Lehman Atttorney Mainviffs Grown Galaintis Barceau & Bassett Tr. Henry Jameson Dharty Che Phuinti

Witness in Bryan murder case reported by morning paper

Cincinnati dispatch reports a claimed witness in the Bryan murder case with many details about the scene and suspects. The unnamed source allegedly describes the victim Pearl Gry and the victim’s head removal, along with conversations involving Jackson Walling Corbett and others.

Iowa Battleship Launched at Cramp Shipyard

The sea going battleship Town was launched at Cramp's ship yard at 1 14 o clock Saturday afternoon. Miss Mary Lord Drake christened the vessel with champagne. Governor Drake and Secretary Herbert witnessed the ceremony as thousands watched from the yard and surrounding vantage points. The Iowa is a sister ship of the Indiana.

Philadelphia Iowa Indiana

Crews Bound Over In Child Assault Case

Harry Crews faced a police court hearing Saturday on charges of criminally assaulting 10 year old Pearl Bernham, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bernham of W Washington Street. Crews denies the accusation while the girl testifies she is guilty.

Harry Crews Pearl Bernham George Bernham W. Washington Sr

Canters on guns echo in every direct set

CHDY reports a string of local notes including church events at Central Christian, St Panis Episcopal, Sixth Christian, and Ninth Presbyterian. Mentions temperance league meeting, preacher Darrow, officers installed, a streetcar accident minor, and deaths, marriages, and license updates.

Central Christian Church Hunter Ripple Fr Mahara St. Panis Episcopal Church Harry Dlassman Will Bille Central Murphy Temperance League Masonic Hall Ap. m Plt Lucas Sixth Christian Church W. W. Lawry Woodrmadl Place Secere Idas Paciutudl Walter Emma Tutten Tresia Dora Saltmarsh James Margaret Sweeny Scott la Jones Howard, Jr Nellie Tobts Rosie Henrich AL Milburn Ninth Presbyterian Church Lund Leestock Walker Ranth-St Lodge No. 13 B. P. O. Ellis A. Mwrdman B. Fiebleman M. Jackson H. 5. Beissenherz Jacob Bostiler Ee . P. Bulg J. K. Bombarger M. Healey Wiiotteenman Grand Lodge J. C. Voss John J. Curtis James Healey Jay C. Voss

Grille and Fret Work and Well Drilling Services

H. L. Spiegel offers original and artistic grille and fret work at moderate prices at 316 BE. Vermont street. Also available are hood frames and summer fronts. M. Lt Second water driven wells are a specialty by Chas. O. Alice, shop 543 Virginia avenue, residence 214 Hoyt avenue.

H. L. Spiegel Vermont-st

Covey Toss In Michael Harding Arrests and Knife Defense

Michael Harding a young colored man at the Allen surgical institute in Irriday morning was arrested for shooting Luther Pawson also colored. James Robinson charged with using a knife in defense of Harding was arrested Friday night. Harding claims he faced ongoing envy from nurses and others, claiming self defense after a confrontation over harassment. He says he fired at Dawson who drew a knife, but the blade struck Harding and he fired again in fear. Authorities describe a chaotic dining room incident with multiple participants, including Harrison known as Lis Harry, and Will and Big Carey Dawson.

Michael Harding Luther Pawson Allen Surgical Institute Irriday Jdames Robinson Harding Surgical Institute Memphis Institute Luther Dawson Will Rohinson Team Chris Harrison Harry bLhey Lewis Dawson Dawsan Big Carey Will Dawson Llarry Rirs

Aged Woman Mary McCahey Dies at Son's Home

Mrs Mary McCahey aged 94 dies at the residence of her son John McGahey in Tivington Wriday. She came here 40 years ago settling on a farm near New Bethel Franklin township. She leaves four daughters and two sons. except Mrs John Richard of Harrison County Missouri all reside in Marion County. Burial likely at New Bethel.

Mary McCahey John McGahey Henny Tivington Wriday Marion Enunts New Bethel Franklin Township John Richard Harrison County Missouri Marion County

Two Bodies Recovered From Frumerfon Mine Disaster

Wellington March 28 seventeen bodies have been recovered from the Frumerfon mine after an explosion of fire damp killed five and entombed sixty others. Mrs Mollie Wright, linked to counterfeiters William Wright and a man named Williams, is jailed in Marion county. Williams to be heard in Cincinnati. Wright heard in Indianapolis after initial Cincinnati transfer. Wright denies involvement, claims Williams placed moulds in her trunk.

Fprutmerfon Mollie Wright William Wright Wwilliams Marion County Marshal Gladis New Castle Williams Cincinnati Wright Tuchmond Moulis Indianapolis

Knights Change National Encampment Site to Cleveland

A Knights of the Uniform Rank consultation moved the national encampment from Minneapolis to Cleveland and accused Western Passenger Association of favoring the G A R encampment with cheaper rates. The G A R encampment will follow in St Paul with a one cent per mile rate, while Knights receive only a single fare reduction.

Knights of Tias Minneapolis Cleveland St. Paul Anl

Footwear Repair Service Ad At Second Water Wells

People’s Shoe Mfg and Repairing Co offers shoe repair and home pickup by phone at 1503. They advertise best repair at cut prices and list locations 165 Virginia avenue and 183 Indiana avenue with phone 1751 run by Frank Butts.

Virginia-ave Frank Butts Indiana-ave

McKee Magnate Says No Circular Story In Town

Indianapolis street car talks surface as Kr. McKee and associates visit the city. Reporters press for a proposition to settle the street car dispute. McKee hints at a possible city deal but stays noncommittal. Mayors and officials are seen, with meetings planned between Billsbury glass makers and Western association members.

Kr. McKee McKee W.V. Watson William Latter J. W. Allison Pittsburg I. Bodine Philadelphia E. of. Philips Newcastle Thes Billsbury Association Tom Tart Atuneie Western Association

Notable Lecture By Dr Mary Wood Allen In Indianapolis

Dr Mary Wood Allen national superintendent of purity for the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will lecture at the Abernacle Church next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The subject is The Bequest We Leave Our Children. The audience will include Indianapolis ladies and mothers who can hear a highly educated speaker. She is a Michigan medical graduate and has studied Europe, with writings in major periodicals.

Mary Wood Allen Woman's Christian Temperance Union Abernacle Church Indianapolis Wood Alen Delaware, O Europe Engenstel University of Michigan

Cure a Gold in One Car Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

A fragmented note promotes a patent remedy promising cure in one dose with refund if ineffective. Mentions druggists, cash refund policy, and product branding while touching on a person named Albert Gel Jr and a statement about its assistant in work.

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