25 May 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1897
Page
1
In Chicago a jailed suspected killer allegedly threatened the man who knew details of his crime. Luetgert rose from a chair during a domestic tragedy overview and cursed the evidence, while detectives monitored from under a bed and the court heard disputed testimony about the murder and mutilation of a wife.
The May session of the Supreme Court of Indiana dealt with thirteen cases and four rehearing petitions being denied. A memorial for Albert G Porter was spread in the records. Several graduates from the Indiana law school were admitted to practice, including two women, Phe AT Creed and Miss Jatter. The court affirmed a Marion county fair grounds ruling and addressed injunctions related to Washington township frauds, outlining procedures to amend and render judgments on the complaints.
Albert Liebel, an employee of the Lieber Brewing Company, was instantly killed by a beam during beer production in the basement. The coroner ruled accidental death. He lived on Charles Street and left a widow and one child.
Supe Colbert suffers severe injuries after a carriage crash with a trolley pole near his home in New York. The incident left him tossed onto the street and entangled with debris as onlookers and police responded. He remained under medical care with a hope for recovery in days to come.
Report details requests to shield private correspondence at the State Department amid Cuba tensions. Officials consider appointing a committee to probe possible missteps and Cuba policy, with focus on protecting sensitive information and evaluating potential ministerial changes.
An examiner Caldwell hints at how a bank collapse and fraud may have occurred while declining to name specifics. The case centers on John T. Johnson of To Sansport jailed during the federal probe. The investigation began before a grand jury on Tuesday, with indictments possible after further testimony and a potential appearance by the banker.
The governor calls for economy in managing state institutions and plans meetings with trustees to discuss introducing economic methods not yet used. He may advocate staff reductions and salary reforms, with June preparations and a conference before employees are retained for next year.
Word from Columbus reports Dr. K D Hawley to be presented before the congressional convention by his wife Mrs Hawley. She is described as a literary woman of fame who supports woman suffrage and will practice law, while maintaining a distinct new woman persona. Her friends believe her oratory will aid his nomination.
A free silverite committee appointed to invite Capt. Curtis city chairman onto the grass to be scalped has not acted. Curtis wonders if the plan is abandoned while the silver faction accuses him of gloating over Bryan's defeat.
A Havana dispatch reports a Spanish military train north of Santiago attacked by insurgents. Leut. Lafuente died when dynamite on the track exploded, destroying the locomotive and car, with 32 wounded and ten buried after the Cubans plundered the train. Spaniards surrendered as the area suffered further upheaval.
A garbled OCR note discusses a theater event in Winterport and a possible offer, with mentions of dates, a meeting, and potential acceptance. Readable names and precise details are missing, leaving the outcome uncertain and the record only fragmentary.
A report from Newton notes a wealthy attorney linked to the Central hospital for the county, with various local names and incidents described. Other items include deaths, missing persons, memorial services for Gen. Streit, a fire in a Washington street shed, and a stubborn hen saved by firefighters amid chemical flames, plus routine notices and ads.
A gathering of two notable local colored citizens at 2228 Alevidian St Mouidbey endorsed Willis Kersey for city clerk. A mass meeting is planned at Second Baptist Church on the evening of June 24 to promote Loom for the position.
A group plans to raise funds to relocate 32000 Confederate soldiers buried around Columbus. An Armour & Co. loss of 100600 is reported after a Chicago explosion Monday night. A man named Merrill is jailed in Texas, suspected of California family murder. A Cincinnati meeting on Foraker’s railroad pooling bill is called. Bishop Merrill’s 25th anniversary celebrated in Chicago as President Wick Kinney’s regrets are read.
A lively intra party clash unfolds at Camp Gray where supporters rally behind Taggart claiming his work for soldiers merits strong democratic backing. Opponents urge harsher critique and question loyalty, while Robbins pledges firm control to keep dissent in check ahead of the Friday gathering.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 336 hours ending May 26 calls for fair and warmer conditions. Tuesday night and Wednesday are noted as warmer. Noon temperature Tuesday was approximately AO with a forecasted rise into the afternoon.
Canvassers work to secure signers for petitions to council to ban saloons north of Tentrist. About 60 men, including A I Hollowell, F Ritter, ex-Representative Fan Arsdell, George W Powell, John F Wallick, S Denny, and Jackson Landers, will push the effort. Two agitation meetings planned Tuesday night at Friends church on N Alabama St and Fourth Christian church on N Westst.
Advertisement style notice listing locations and prices for bicycles and related goods. Mentions Gus Habich at 62 W Market St and Prank Butts at 123 Indiana Ave with contact phone 1791. Also references Second water driven wells and Janes Dustless Oats for horse feed. Contemporary newspaper card feel with fragmented OCR data.
In Washington on May 2 the trial of Havemeyer and Searles for contempt of the United States Senate began before Justice Bradley. The courtroom resembled a senate committee meeting as many senators and witnesses testified about the sugar trust investigation and alleged campaign contributions. Davis opened by detailing the case history and the reasons for summoning Havemeyer to answer questions while he resisted several queries about trust funding and political donations.
The supreme court denied a request leading to Campbell remaining imprisoned. Campbell was convicted of misappropriating funds from the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The court ruled the record supports its decision and found no basis for a new trial. Campbell was known for abducting Effie Culver, a Southside girl, to St Louis.
Gov Mount plans a August call for a fourth district special election Austy. attorney general maintains no sooner than 60 days after the call. farmers await sowing as fairs avoid conflicts. Also notes a B nai Brith banquet in Denison and Grand Lodge of Indiana masons in conclave. re election of Moses Bloom as Cleveland orphan asylum trustee. advertise patent flour quality tips.
Henley Bicycles lists items at 75 dollars with contact at 62 W Market Street. Office desks of all styles advertised by William L Eldet. Local newspaper notice presents a compact classified style listing both offerings.
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