14 May 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
1
Senator Moreau accuses the administration of harmony with his Cuban agenda while claiming opposition to its stance. He vows to push a resolution to a vote next Monday, warning of outcomes that could shock the nation. President Hinley reportedly prepared to address Congress with a special message next week amid Cuba policy tensions.
Washington May 1 dispatches note the president will take action on the Cuban question. Officials say other urgent matters have occupied his time since inauguration leaving little opportunity to study the state department correspondence on Cuban affairs. The message to Congress is anticipated as soon as he reviews the files.
The forthcoming message to Congress focuses on humanitarian distress among the Spanish colonial regions. Consuls report poor, displaced families in towns and cities, driven from plantations by Spanish authorities, with many American citizens among the affected. The policy aims to degrade the insurgent resources while aiding civilians at home.
London May 4 The armistice report from the Journale Paris says no further advance by the Turks as far as their declared lines. Jubilant Turks mark the day with humor while western diplomats note the collapse of Creed campaign and Greece gains mixed prospects. Turkish retreat from Almyres and reported troop concentrations toward Dotoku raise fears of renewed attacks on the Greek main position.
A satirical piece recounts a disputed claim involving Tavita and Mirtha Photse over a peace vase. The affidavit by Ty francis AM cites tensions with Wes amatte, Itendershot, and de claire regarding accounts of conduct at a home linked to Mrs House Werte. Authorities warned off intrusions as the matter tested personal liberties and Bible reading claims.
A portable saw mill boiler exploded near Tiptonville killing Bad Pate, Dink Hodges, and two African American men. Four others were severely injured and may die. The incident crushed workers as the engine, recently installed, tore through the mill.
A collage of shop notices lists clothing sellers Saks & Co and Kreitlein's bar gains plus furniture, footwear and sporting goods. Shoppers are told to watch for Friday and Saturday bargains at Original Eagle, Wasson, Earle's, Badger, Alex Gall, Ma guire's, Mayer & Co. and more including suits at $7.50 and $8.88 deals.
Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats as a local ad promotes a horse feed option. A side note mentions walking around the corner and saving $50 on piano with a store at 31 East Market Street operated by Carson & Linnox. The ad hints store hours include evenings this week.
A chaotic garbled confession alleges a man assaulted a mother and killed children in a spree described as an insane or shambling act. Reported names and places blur, but mentions a town area and local authorities pursuing the case amid violent claims and unclear motives.
The readable fragments mention a ship, a legal matter, and various names that hint at a construction of events. Details are garbled but suggest a public notice style report about a trial or custody dispute and a coffin or burial context tied to a religious or civic proceeding. The wording remains unclear and contested.
This item lists births including a girl to Abraham and at Preston, plus other infant names, a Sabah W Ville girl, and a Tainuva tou]eh girl among scattered mentions. It notes individuals and locations with a stray line of obliquely garbled text from the era. References to James Newman, Cobereidosis, and Slexumer Oeeterle appear alongside a brain abscess case and a reform-school admission for Oliver Richards.
A chaotic court scene centers on Logan as a speaker accuses others of malice and demands public apologies. The report details a tense exchange over alleged insults, a defense by McCook, and references to a broader political and social dispute within the community.
In Marion circuit court injunctions sought by James I. Bills against Indianapolis. Washington township argues officers should be appointed from the township, not from the city. City won and an appeal followed. Also, governor invited to Army of West Virginia reunion in Columbus Ohio September 9 and 10. Death follows pardon for Thomas Callahan who died two hours after a conditional pardon reached him in Michigan City prison. Callahan had run a Jackson county saloon until a 1892 shooting over 15 cents.
Dr Hiram C Castor at 988 Massachusetts Avenue lists hours 9 to 10 am and 9 to 10 pm with Sunday 9 to 10 am. Readers are guided to see the China Closets at Wm L Elders for reference and display.
Washington May 1. Capt Henry Romeyn fifth infantry tried at Fort MePherson Ga for knocking down Hirsileut Or dg Gi Brien of the same regiment at the post parade ground. News from New York says he is to be dismissed. The court debated the severity of the sentence and whether clemency should be recommended in light of his Civil War record and lengthy service. The War department would decide.
The State board of education adjourned after electing two trustees for the lathes university and continuing patrimony appointments at Librarian Polry. Miss Chapin, a graduate of Ohio State and Michigan State, will take her librarian position in June after Armour Institute training. The board also commissioned two high schools, denied Dunkirk, and approved state licenses amid political tensions.
Frederick William Heineman alias Hartman, on death row for the murder of Mrs Weibke Creddes near Stoleny, IL, was allowed a final rehearsal on the scaffold. A photographer captured him wearing his death suit with a Bible in hand seeking a photo to finance transporting his body to Grand Haven, Michigan for burial beside his wife. The execution occurred Friday at 11:40 PM before about 100 spectators.
A 24 minute car line to the fair grounds replaces a 41 minute service as passenger traffic surges this week. Faces of sporting classes ride with the crowd while gamblers and police rumors swirl. Dr Edenharter denounces deputies’ reports on treatment of a Hendricks county veteran at Central hospital for the insane. Ramble bicycle ad touts value with 80 dollar list price and 50 dollar Ideal model from Wm. Bird jr. & Co.
Lafayette Sterrett, sitter ing with lock-jaw in a house boat on the river near the River ave bridge, was moved to City hospital Thursday night. Doctors hope to pull him through. After they left Thursday morning, he could not take medicine and was found suffering great agony at 4 PM.
A veteran weather observer, Wappenhans, who has tracked Indiana summers for 26 years, predicts a cooler coming season based on his 1878 observation that hot and cool summers alternate roughly every seventh year. He notes his recent two year track record of accurate temperature predictions.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 26 hours ending p m Friday fair and cool with light frost possible Friday night fair Saturday noon temperature 49 There is note of a rainstorm threatening Indiana and a west wind at 38 miles per hour celebrating a local baseball victory Newcomer W A Grooms moves to Indianapolis to become state agent for National Mutual Life Insurance Company Mormon missionaries advised not to proselyte in Indianapolis depart to Columbus Indiana then return and depart west
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