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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1897

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Senators Aldrich Hawley Quarrel Over Tariff Bill

Washington May 27 reports say Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island and Senator Hawley of Connecticut near blows in Arlington hotel over tobacco tariff amendments. Hawley demanded changes. Aldrich resisted. After tense words, others intervened and they reconciled. Hanna reportedly knocked the beer tax out of the tariff in caucus after pressure on finance committee. Morrill’s health may affect voting as Republicans risk a 45 to 1 minus Morrill absence. Florida’s Jabara vote adds pressure.

Washington Aldrich Rhode Island Hawley Connecticut Arlington Hotel Senatoew Blawley Tates White House Committee On Finance Byer Morrill Senate Dir Jabar Florida

Tragic Bicycle Collision Near Newman Street

Contractor George Trayford, age unspecified, was killed by a Big Four switch engine at the Cleveland division crossing on Newman street. Witnesses dispute whether he rode between the trucks or attempted to cross while the wheelman rode the sidewalk. The engine, running backward, struck him, tearing the stomach area as his body was dragged. Remains taken to Hermann's morgue. coroner summoned witnesses for examination.

George Trayford Big Four Cleveland Big Four Railroad Newman Clifford Ave Massachusetts Ave Newman St Clifford Areer Trayford Hermann’s Brayton Richardson

Despondent Man Attempts Suicide Over Loss of Money

C Procter, boarding at 153 Illinois St, tried to kill himself Thursday morning by turning on a gas flame in his room. A large vial marked audanum lay nearby as he was found and rushed to City Hospital where he is recovering. Procter, who recently came from Washington DC seeking a stenographer job, had become despondent after exhausting his funds. He is years old with one and two children living in Washington.

C. Procter N. Linoisst City Proctor Washington, D. C

Indiana Law School Class Honors Two Women in South Bend

Miss Alice M Creed and Miss Elizabeth Myers of South Bend earned high honors in the Indiana Law School class of 42, sharing top prizes and ranking among ten with high grades. The ceremony at the Grand Opera House featured remarks on women entering law, with Creed and Myers set to begin private practice while peers and faculty noted their capabilities and future prospects.

Myers Miss Creed Indiana Law School Alice M. Creed Wliaabeth Myers South Bend Indiana Law School University of Indianapolis Creed Micchard Rapid River Mich Hibbard State Law Library Miss Myers Joto Jr.wilson Supreme Court Iataf Stunl Dred Scott Miss Hendricks Ayers & Jones Helen Perry Seco Frank Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Albert Myers South 11 Minace M Creed Charles Hanna Addison CL. Karris Wil W Fishback Charles T. Hanna Fivtianapolis Walter Wiley Rensselaery Norman J. Haymond Warsaw Edward Raith Washington J. T. Trussier Connersville Jol S. Quick Tadianapolis Elizabeth N South William J. Hibbard Oto Allen Barton James T., Gavin George JT. Micks Dirs Te. Cook Mre Alice F. Evans S. Morris Meek Frank M. Helston C. Riegger

Indianapolis Forecast With Rain and Thunder Chances

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covering 326 hours ending 8 p m May 28. Occasional rains and possibly moderate thunderstorms, Thursday night and Friday. The temperature at noon Thursday was 66 degrees, at 2 p m 68.

Indianapolis

Seventeenth annual commencement at Plymouth Indiana Boston school

The seventeenth annual commencement occurred at the Plymouth Indiana Boston school of expression. Graduates included Mrs Florence Milton Chandler Miss Helen Bartlett Purviance Miss Katharine Webb Purviance Miss Florence Gallup Ausins and Mr Clarence Reid. Augusta Prank named principal of the school. Dentist listed at Stewart place. Open all night. Bookcases offered by Wm L Elders.

Indiana Boston School of Expression Flymouth Church Wedndayight Florence Milton “Chandler Helen Bartlett Purviance Katharine Webb Purvience Florence Gallup Ausins Clarence Reid Frank Mat Farrier Augusta Prank

Gomez to Serve as Cuba’s Pro Tem Secretary of War

Reports from Havana say General Gomez will temporarily resign command of Cuban forces and travel to the United States to confer with President McKinley on Cuba’s status, while General Garcia leads in Cuba. The Spain spy talks and Calhoun friction color tense diplomacy as Washington weighs a Cuban policy led by a capable envoy.

Calhoun Lee White House Whitelaw Reid Spain Philadialphta Cuba Gomez Insanrecnts McKinley Garcia Cashmoun Havana Ala Pepers United States Musteoweare Cormmissioner Cathanun Ateere Cousulegen Lerhieve Santiago de Cuba AMD Spatn Washington Diaelose Whitelaw Madrid

Senior Girls Win In Postponed Knickerbocker Hall Game

Senior Knickerbocker hall players trained for a clash with Classical school, but the match was postponed until October. The juniors then fought hard and held the score to 21 to 4, playing at the hall’s regulation grounds with no fouling and observing official rules. Lineups: Seniors Isabel Palmer captain center Jieren Bowman guards Zelia Slocomb Timma Fiske forwards Marie Mummenhetf Ilizahbeth Peck. Juniors Edna Shea captain center Elizabeth Maliphant guards Eva Plemming Clara Scholz forwards Marie Hall Lucy Palmer.

Knickerbocker Hall the Hell Isabel Palmer Jieren Bowman Zelia Slocomb Timma Fiske Marie Mummenhetf Ilizahbeth Peck Edna Shea Elizabeth Maliphant Eva Plemming Clara Scholz Marie Hall Lucy Palmer

Births and Deaths Notice Listing Local Families

Births show Lewis and Lily Henry at 28 Bismark street hon. Kidward and Edna Carskadon at 866 S Meridian street Bay. Frank and Kate Ketchum at 681 S Meridian street Bay. Louis and Maggie Friedrichs at 7 W McCarty street Boxy. Mr and Mrs Sagalowsky 641 Eddy street Bay. Mr and Mrs Anthony Quinn 809 Union Street boy. John and Minnie McRoberts 37 W Morris street girl. Werbert and Mattie Adams 631 E Vermont street boy. Deaths: Florence Harris 31 epilepsy 237 Ty Seventh street. Henry Doker 52 hemorrhage. Marriage licenses: William F Bruner to Maury C Weid-Viger. Melvin A Beagle to Adela S Silvey. Thomas J Nichol to Agnes A McCormick. Daniel Davidson to Rhoda M Brotherton.

Lewis Lily Henry Bismark Kidward Edna Carskadon S. Meridian St., Bay Frank Kate Ketchum Bay. Louis Maggie Friedrichs W. McCarty St. Boxy Sagalowsky Eddy Bay Anthony Quinn Union St. Boy John Minnie McRoberts W. Morris-st Werbert Mattie Adams Vermont-st Wiliam F.bruner Maury CC Weid- Viger Melvin A. Beagle Adela S. Silvey Thomas J. Nichol Agnes A. MecCormick Daniel Davidson Rhoda M. Brotherton

Henley Bicycles Sold for $75 in Town Sale

Gus Habich at 62 W Market Street bought Henley Bicycles for seventy five dollars in a local sale. The event listed buyer and address, with no further details available.

Farce at Sugar King Havemeyer Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict

Washington reports a sensational federal court finale as Judge Bradley granted the defense motion to dismiss Travemeyer the sugar king case. The jury returned a not guilty verdict. Havemeyer is freed while the Soares case proceeds Friday. District Attorney Davis argued the senate inquiry into the sugar trust remains imperative.

Searies Havemeyer Washington Travemeyer Bradley Sugar Trust orlLopus Aim Dlavemeier Israchey Bradiev Mavemey Davis Havempyer Soares Lavemeyer

Woman Attempts Suicide By Opium Overdose In Tense Struggle

Mrs Lena Wadsworth of 317 South Ala Damast injured herself with a solid opium extract trying to kill herself Wednesday night. Her husband works at Indiana Bicycle Works. Doctors saved her life after she fought restraints and thrashed objects in a dramatic, violent rescue.

Lena Wadsworth S. Ala- Damast Indiana Bicycle Works Thomas

Decoration Day Change Delays Memorial Observance

City officials shifted Memorial Day from Saturday to Monday after Mayor Taggart issued a proclamation naming Saturday. Businesses favor Monday and state law requires Monday when Memorial Day falls on Sunday. Flower committee chair Mrs. A. D. Miller reports a shortage of posies and pleads for house flowers to ensure sufficient arrangements.

Taggart A. D. Miller

Local Briefs and Corporate Filings Add to City News

Albert Mcaree, 11, was kicked by a horse at 249 English Ave and suffered a severe head wound. doctors fear he may die. Mrs. Prorence Harrison, 37, died suddenly at 237 W Seventh St, possibly from neuralgia of the heart. Laura Drake seeks a divorce from Albert over alleged habitual drunkenness. Nellie Singer sues Willis Singer for divorce after abandonment. The Morning Musical of Fort Wayne was incorporated on Wednesday. Also forming: Gas City Athletic Association and Ruby Oil Company of Indianapolis with 10,000 capital, stockholders Charles A. Schmidt, William J. Keller, George M. Hawkins. Model Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis files articles of incorporation. Company organized under recent assembly act. 213 applications totaling 215,060 dollars. Jas H. Beacham president. Robert S. McKee vice-president. Isaac Russell second vice president. John W. Krick secretary. E. C. Cook medical director.

Albert Mcaree Owen McAree Enaglish Ave Prorence Harrison Seventh St Laura Drake Albert Nellie Singer Willis Fort Wayne Gas City Athletic Association Ruby Oil Company Indianapolis Charles A. Schmidt William J. Keller George M. Hawkins Model Life Insurance Company House General Assembly Jas H. Beacham Robert S. McKee Isaac Russell John W. Krick E. CG. Cook

A Practical Man to Buy Bicycles See the Henley

Advertisement noting bicycle prices with models Apollo 75 dollars and 60 dollars before purchase. Includes seller Gus Habich at 62 West Market Street and water driven wells offered by Frank Butts at 183 Indiana Avenue, phone 1791.

Henley Apollo Gus Habich

Imminent Arraignment of Logansport Bank Ex-President

John F Johnson a former president of the State National Bank of Logansport will be arraigned Friday at 9 30 before Judge Baker on a nine count federal indictment. The case could have 167 charges but nine counts allege embezzlement false entries and misapplication of funds totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Prosecutors expect a ten year sentence with possible pardon discussions as local figures weigh the bank’s depositors interests and Johnsons ties to other ventures.

John F Johnson State National Bank Logansport Baker United States District Court Federal Grand Jury National Bank of the Republic of New York Wishard Johnson McKinley George W. Funk United States Virginia Gas City Examiner Caldwell Hie Colorado Wyoming Statter Immel Wilson Morris Winfield Wabash Valley Wits Banker

Diadem Patent flour promises best bread value

Advert describes Diadem Patent flour as the best and cheapest for bread and pastry. Also promotes driven wells at 40 cents per foot and Janes' Dustless Oaim feed for horses, with contact at Frank Butts, Phone 1791, 185 Indiana Ave.

Frank Butts Indiana-ave

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Aldrich and Marcus George Frayford Newmanest Federal Court Supreme Court of Indiana New York City Bun Aulxs Caroline B. Hendricks Merrlinnu Alion M. Crited Elizageteh Styers Stewart Place Illinois Ohio Wm. L. Elder Florence Harris Seventh-st Henry Doker Tincolnure Henley Bicycles W. Marketst Dis Trit Argu Senate Committee Lipe Indiana Ave Will Johnson Will John R. Wilson
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