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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1897

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Greece Accepts Peace Terms Amid Turbulent Throes of War

In Athens May H reports that Greece accepted a collective note offering mediated armistice and peace talks as Turkish forces push toward Athens. Berlin instructed ministers at midnight to press concord while Greek cavalry captures a US reporter and a Vienna correspondent. Crown Prince Constantine recalls officers to Athens as Crete and frontier issues loom.

Athens Smolenski Constantine Sapoundzaki Hadjiperro London Turkey Yurk Crete Greece Tanger Wdnem Pasha Arta

Edhem Pasha Circles Demoko in May Offensive

Constantinople May 11 Edhem Pasha is said to surround Demoko the crown prince as part of a scheme to capture the prince and his army. The report notes a forceful move near the capital and heightened tensions in the region.

Constantinople Edhem Pasha Demoko

Drowned Infant in Rain Water Tub Reported

A baby girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Van Natta of 4 Stoughton Street, accidentally drowned in a tub of rain water while the mother worked in the kitchen. The mother moved the child away several times before finding the body. Funeral services for the infant will be held at Crown Hill on Wednesday afternoon. Found for the Defendants in Ohio and Indiana Livestock Insurance Co. vs Leopold family case. jury rules shortages by Solomon Leopold were forged. related bond cases still pending against Conarslie E M Johnson and others.

Joel Rh. van Natta Stoughton Sr Alon van Natta HW. W. Tutewiler Crown Hill Ohio and Indiana Livestock Insurance Company Arthur Leopold Henry C. Vehling Samuel E.dinnin Solomon Leopold Leopold Dinnin Arm Vehling Young _ Leopold Conarslier E. M. Johnson

Noted basso Eugene Cowles faces divorce suit

New York May 11 Eugene Cowles the basso of the Bostonians and star of Brown October ale is sued for a limited divorce by his wife. They have been separated for some time and observers note their incompatibility. Brown has been appointed referee to hear the case as private hearings are held in his office.

New York Eugene Cowles Bostonians Brown Robin Hlood Abn Dawles Toonage Association of Life Underwriters William Latte Widd. Stevenson Stevenson Block Isisse Vienna Austria Roara of Health

Refused to Listen at Central Labor Union Session

A Monday night meeting of the Central Labor Union discussed a boycott of the Home Brewing Company. A controversy over the matter prompted talk of an investigation, with officials saying inquiry may follow.

Central Labor Union Home Brewing Company

Miss Madeline Pollare and the Senate Stenographer Case

A Kentucky senator recalls a text era scene when a fair haired stenographer named Madeline Pollare showcased her typing skill during a hearing. The session drew protests from unionists and observers as questions about employment and credentials swirled, ending with no clear job offer.

Havemeyer Estate Value Drops Sharply After Death

New York May 11 The Havemeyer estate is now said to be worth as little as four hundred thousand dollars far below prior estimates of ten to twenty million The loss stems from the late Theodore Havemeyers expenditures in lavish New York Newport Rahway and sport related costs as well as a large family with nine children The will is missing a formal testament due to agreements made by Havemeyer with his widow and children easing the heirs burden and publicity

Lis New York Newport Rahway N. J Havemeyer Hiffieth Plaveneyer

Preps Get Even At Butler Senior Party Riot

At Butler, a senior class party was disrupted by roguish preps and freshmen. They threw a smelly decoction from a window, damaged a dress suit, and rang the college bell. President Butler warned the mischief must stop and fire safety urged calm as term ends.

Tryington Butler Jlainly Priv. Yepes

Big Name Prof Gentrys Clever Dogs and Ponies

Prof Gentry presents vaudeville acts with acclaimed dogs and ponies to a large audience of over 500 newsboys and waifs at the Illinois and Pratists corner. Gov Mount attended. a tiny colt born Sunday was christened Indianapolis and another foal named Marion is expected soon. The show runs through the week with matinees starting Wednesday.

Indianapolis Marion Marion County

Forseast for Indianapolis and vicinity for fly on hours

A weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity notes showers on Tuesday with a high near 60. The noon temperature Tuesday was around 62 degrees, with a cooler evening ahead and improving conditions expected by Wednesday.

Indianapolis

Society Man Cunningham Linked To City Highway Attacks

In Atlanta, a society figure Frederick Johnson Cunningham reported held up by a highwayman. He later shot himself at the central police station and identified as the suspect after a merchant who was shot the prior night named him. Police arrest Cunningham, who denies the accusations.

Martin Ofas Jan Saley Ari i Polices Court Martin People's Congregational Church Masonic Hall R. J J. Sutherland Blanchard Petthiohhn W. H. Burton Margaret Calderhead Hhool Gymnasium Daisy Gorham Herbert William Henderson Will Freeman Mead Taylor Dobbins Freeman Fred Kroeckel Phoenix Garden Phoenix Hall Meyer Kroeckel Atlanta Frederick Johnson Cunningham Central Tie Cunningham Denice Ile

DePauw Trustees Meet to Raise Funds After Bequest End

The DePauw University trustees met at the Bates house on a Tuesday afternoon to plan fundraising for the next school year. The W C DePauw will cease providing $15,000 annually after ten years, and the college may face asset disposal issues. Plans may include statewide solicitation by agents targeting Methodists for subscriptions.

DePauw University Bates House W. C. DePauw

Lafayette man named inspector in state labor effort

J E Robinson of Lafayette was appointed inspector in the state labor bureau. A veteran printer since 1850, he served in the Seventy second mounted infantry and became lieutenant colonel. Treasurer Vincentes and Porfie oversee union work while McAhee travels the state to supervise operations.

Robinson Lafayette Lusfayette Vincentes Porfie Central Labor Union Is5u ONC Favtours Taspeerar McAhee State House

City debts from annexation figure by Controller Johnson

Controller Johnson finalizes figures showing Haughville's annexation debt. A single street contractor owes over one dollar while the Western company and the electric light and power company are creditors to about two dollars. Numerous small items exist. These debts carry 6 percent interest, and Johnson seeks payment to stop ongoing interest.

Johnson Haughville Ehe Wweter Company Electric Light and Power Company

Me Too Says Wrest-side Scheme Targets Saloons

A West side plan seeks to exclude saloons from the residence district mirroring a North side effort. A mass meeting is planned Tuesday evening at Third Christian church with S O Pickens presiding. Petitions are prepared for circulation in the affected district.

Third Christian Church S. O. Pickens

Henley Bicycles Seeks $75 Payment From Gus Habich

A local notice lists Henley Bicycles due $75 from Gus Habich of 62 West Market Street. The entry also mentions second water driven wells and Frank Potts of 133 Indiana Avenue with phone 1791 for contact.

Henley Bicycles Gus Habich W. Marketst Frank Potts Indiana Ave

Rambler Bicycles Sellout Signals Strong Demand

Rambler bikes dominate this season with a peak price of $80,000 for the high grade model as stock vanishes. Dealers report tripled sales of premium wheels, while the 1897 Ideal at $50 and a guaranteed $40 model attract buyers. Wm. N. Bird Jr & Co along with Wm. L. Hider offer office desks and related goods at 29 EH Market St.

Wm. N. Bird, Jr., & Co Market St

Street Improvement Sparks Bitter Debate in Indiana Street

The council committee on sewers streets and alleys heard petitioners and remonstrators Monday on asphalt paving from North Street to Wall Creek. Citizens split on cost with some calling the street the worst in town while others fear home loss from assessments. The committee will inspect the street firsthand before a decision.

Council Indiana North St Wall Creek

Propylaeum stockholders hear aid plea for refugees

At the Propylaeum stockholders meeting Monday an appeal from the Union of Greek women led by Queen Victoria urged help for refugees ambulance hospitals nurses and Red Cross support. Directors offered the Propylaeum for any committee world undertaking. No dividend will be paid this year as earnings funded improvements. A forger in Indianapolis signed checks in the name of M A Downing and Charles B Miller & Sons passing them at large stores.

Propylaeum Union of Greek Women Queen Victoria Red Cross Society Indianapolis M. A. Downing Charles B. Miller & Sons Capital National Bank

Tax Case at End in Express Company Tax Dispute

State board of tax commissioners reached an agreement that ended the express company tax cases. The companies filed a confession of error and the cases were sent back to the lower court to modify the decree and fund for the state. Taxes due amount to a little over $65,000.

State Board of Tax Commissioners

Dr Hiram Castor Clinic Hours Listed at Massachusetts Ave

Dr Hiram Castor at 288 Massachusetts Avenue lists hours 9 to 10 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. 7 to 5 p.m. Sunday hours 9 to 6 p.m. Ha. ESE NO.

Hiram Castor Massachusetts-ave

Cressan Elected President of Citizens Street RR Company

Directors of the Citizens street railroad in Indianapolis elected Kennedy Crossan as president, with Philadelphia resident Crossan to oversee Indianaapolis interests. Miller Elliott reappointed superintendent. old officers retained. Attorney Wallace visited. no public disclosures. Mason retires as president, stockholders honor his service and regret retirement.

Indianapolis Miller Elliot Citizens’ Street Railroad Company W. Washington St Kennedy Cressan Ott Wilj Turner Crossan Philadelphia Mason Wallace Toster

State Law Library Enlarged Contract Awarded

The contract for rearrangement and enlargement of the state law library has been let to the John A Schumacher company for 3260 dollars. One judge's room south of the pre room and the room west will be included with the library. Also notes driven wells at 49 per toor and a contact for Frank Butts, phone 1791. 138 Indian haave. Feed your horse Janes Dugtrail Oak.

State Law Library John A. Schumacher Frank Butts

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