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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1897

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Navy to reinforce Florida coast patrol with Detroit

Washington reports adding the cruiser Detroit to Florida waters to bolster neutralities enforcement. With four ships and four revenue cutters coastal patrols aim to deter filibusters and monitor suspected rooking craft from Florida to Cuba. Blanco sees Cuba split over Weyler politics amid renewed Havana protests. The Three Friends sails from Jacksonville with cattle for Havana amid rumors Cuban junta seeks to provoke action from U S authorities.

Ters Detroit Key West Navy Revenue Cutter Service Revenue Florida Cuba Montgomery Annapolis Silver Heels Dauntless Blanco Havana Union Constitutional Party Weyler Maximo Gomez Calixto Garcia Bartolome Masso Montserrat

Glorious Rain Brings Relief Across Indiana

A southern storm drenched Indiana Sunday night into Monday, soaking fields and filling cisterns after weeks of parched throats. Totals reached nearly two and a half inches in some areas, with ground absorption noted and cooler, fair weather expected Tuesday according to Weatherman Wappenhans. The rainfall extended toward Mobile, Montgomery, Vicksburg, Memphis, Little Rock and Cairo, and may influence conditions further north with the ongoing storm. Early July had been the last substantial rain, and arbor day trees should benefit from this soaking.

South Gulf Mobile Montgomery Vicksburg Memphis Little Rock Cairo Wappenhans Kansas

General Harrison Urges Social Club at University Meeting

Gen. Harrison spoke at the Commercial club rooms where he was recently chosen president of the University club. He praised existing literary clubs but urged forming a social club with stock company plans and permanent quarters. The meeting discussed widening club limits to admit non graduates and more applicants.

Gen. Harrison University Club Commercial Club Indianapolis

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area

Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby for 36 hours ending 8 p m Nov 2 calls for cooler conditions with rain tonight Monday night fair Tuesday. Noon Monday temperature 50 degrees and 2 p m 50 degrees.

Indianapolis

Pastor Announces Exit From First Baptist Church

Dr. D J Ellison pastor of First Baptist Church announced his impending resignation. He stated he will quit at an unspecified date, signaling a leadership transition for the congregation.

D. J. Ellison First Baptist Church

Funeral of Henry George Viewers Fill City Streets

Henry George lies in state at Grand Central Palace from 9 to 3 as more than 30 000 viewers pass by. Anna George insists on accompanying the remains with flowers arranged by her. Funeral services with Mayor Sheng and Seth Low attend. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery follows in Brooklyn after a service in New York. A San Francisco memorial follows with Miss McCloskey singing and reminiscences by James G Maguire and Robert Ferrer.

New York Henry George Grand Central Palace Union Square Hotel Palace Anna George Richard George Sheng Seth Low Tom I. Johnson August Lewis Andrew McLean Thomas G. Shearman Arthur McEwen Louis F. Post Jerome O'Neil Charles Frederick Adams Gread Kindly Light Lyman Abbott Mr. George Christ Dr. Abbott John Atlantic Ocean San Francisco Metropolitan Single Tax Society Manzero The Economist James G. Maguire Robert Ferrer Evening Post George van Wyck Tammany Vine Seth Low Brooklyn Low Manhattan Bronx Queens Richmond Mcckinley Tracey Citizens’ Union

Ground to Pieces A Railroad Worker Killed On Belt Crossing

Henry Lange, 20, a Pennsylvania Railroad employee, was ground to pieces after being run over by a passenger train at the Belt road east crossing Sunday afternoon. He had just finished cleaning coaches at Union station and boarded the train to Belt near which he lived. While alighting as the train moved rapidly, he was thrown beneath the wheels. He leaves a widow and one child.

Henry Lange Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Union Station Belt Ruoralst

Death of Lewis French 93 in Edinburg Indiana

Lewis French, 93, died Sunday at his home 210 Trowbridge Street. He was born in Hartford Connecticut and moved to Edinburg Indiana in 1850. Rev Thomas Goodwin of Indianapolis preached his first sermon at Mr French's shop. Remains were shipped to Edinburg Monday afternoon.

Lewis French Trowbridgest Hartford Conn Edinburg Ind Thomas Goodwin Apolis

Wife and husband clash in police court over infidelity and finances

Mrs. Jennie Shubert told police court she fled to a resort after her husband John failed to support her, while he claimed her extravagant tastes led to pawned valuables and theater spending. The court found them guilty but suspended judgment on promise of reconciliation.

W. Pearl St John Shubert John Troughville Shubert

Shell Game Suspect Fined in Police Court

Chas Bramlett was fined 25 dollars and costs totaling 41 in police court on Monday for possessing gambling devices. Bramlett ran a shell game against Richard Patterson, who then had him arrested. He faced gambling charges but was found not guilty after evidence showed the standard three shells were used.

Chas. Bramlett Tie Richard Patterson Richard Walker

City Life in Arlington and Indianapolis News Bits

Reports include Ephraim Junkin's 20 acre corn yield of 90 bushels per acre, 148 liquor law indictments from Jasper Grand Jury, Indianapolis Mannerchor auxiliary adding 25 new members, and Fulmer Seibert offering $800 for Delaware street pavement repairs. Also noted are a Marion county cottage mantle gift, cargo movement totals, Indianapolis cycle company incorporation with 19 000 capital, and local society officers. A hay wagon mishap injures several and a scare involving a dummy at Blackford bridge ends with police, amid Halloween crowds.

Ephraim Junkin Arlington D. G. Williams Udell Works Stafford House Buffalo N. Y Jasper Ladies’ Auxiliary Indianapolis Mannerchor Club Fulmer-Seibert Construction Company S. Delaware St S. Huey & Co Marion County Lafayette Soldiers’ Home Indianapolis ’Cycle Ccompany Monroe Sieberling Alton Sieberling John 8. Greenleaf Ladies’ Society of the Independentturnverein Joseph Keller Max Koeckert Anna Schaefer Theodore Woerner

Jones and Elder Offer Fall and Winter Suits to Order

A dated notice announces Jones and The Tatloy presenting a large variety of tables by Wm. L. Elder and fall and winter suits available to order priced around 15 dollars.

Wm. L. Elder

Three-Way NYC Mayoral Race Dominates Election Talk

New York City bids to elect Van Wyck Low or Tracey as Henry George dies. Anticipated turnout tops 564000 with Brooklyn as pivotal. Campaign cost nears 2 million, parties realign as independents rise.

Croker's Guess Sets NYC Mayor Race Outlook

Richard Croker records an election prophecy predicting Van Wyck will win between 240000 and 250000 votes. He says the outlook for the democracy is bright. Mrs Anna Belle Hogan, 80, a music teacher, grew distressed by mayoral coverage and wandered toward plans to move to Washington for a job.

York Richard Croker van Wyck Anna Belle-Hogan Hogan Washington Ney Elievue Hospital Ania

Grand Jury Hears Mc Cray Instructions on Kealing Absence

Judge Mc Cray instructed the grand jury to probe gambling and liquor violations as they resume deliberations. A juror said Joe Kealing was summoned four times during the Hickt Fulmer Seibert investigation but was always out of town, and the panel pressed for his testimony.

Mc-Cray Mr. Kealing Grand Jury McCray Joe Kealing Hickt-Fulmer-Seibert

Chrysanthemum Show Opens with Orchids and Palm Displays

Tuesday marks the opening of the eleventh annual chrysanthemum show in Tomlinson hall. Gen. Harrison delivers the opening address as florists prepare elaborate decorations including mantel and table displays by Bettermann and Wiegand & Son. An orchid exhibit and many new chrysanthemum varieties join a large palm display from Wiegand & Son, Bettermann, Cornelli & Kelly, and Rieman. The hall is being readied with white draped tables, purple and white balcony cloth, and a central canopy of dycopodium and colored grasses for a striking night-time effect. The event already shows more entries and promises success.

Tomlinson Hall Gen. Harrison Bettermann and Wiegand & Son Wiegand & Son Bettermann Cornelli & Kelly Rieman

Old Soldier Killed by Lake Erie Train Near Malott

William Hern, an elderly veteran living at Malott Park, five miles north of the city, died after being struck by a Lake Erie passenger train Saturday night. The crew did not know of the tragedy until reaching the city and discovering a horse bridle hanging on the engine pilot. Hern’s body was found in a roadside ditch Sunday morning, with most bones broken. He leaves a widow. The funeral is set for Crown Hill on Tuesday conducted by Flanner and Buchanan.

Lake Erie William Hern Malott Pari Hern Crown Hill Flanner & Buchanan

Wilbur Opera Couple Wed In Church Ceremony

William J. Crook and Rena Neth of the Wilbur opera company were married at St. Pauls church after morning services. Crook is listed as August Vaughn and Neth as Miss Rena Farrell on the program. They reportedly dated for two years.

William J. Crook Rena Neth Wilbur Opera Company Park Theater St. Paul’s Church Mr. Crook Doris Brooks Anderson

All Saints Day Mass Schedule At St John’s Church

The Catholic observance lists Mass times for All Saints Day with services at 5, 7, and 9 o'clock in the morning and 7 30 in the evening for vespers and benediction at St John’s. All Souls Day masses set for 6 and 8 o'clock in the morning. First Friday month masses at 6, 7, and 8 in the morning and 7 29 in the evening with League of the Sacred Heart exercises.

St. John’s Church All Souls League of the Sacred Heart

Memorial Windows Unveiled at Meridian M E Church

Two memorial windows honoring Daniel Stewart and pioneer Methodist preachers and their wives were unveiled at Meridian M E Church. Rev Dr Sims preached the morning sermon at the Stewart window ceremony, and a later meeting featured the pioneer preachers window with visiting ministers aiding in an impressive afternoon service.

Meridian St. M. E Daniel Stewart Stewart Dr. Sims

Old Folks Enjoyed It at Roberts Park Church

Rev. C. EB. Bacon led an old folks meeting at Roberts Park Church on Sunday morning. The church was decorated with autumn leaves and fruit emblematic of mature years. Old hymns were sung and the pastor shared vivid pictures of times long past.

C. EB. Bacon Roberts Park Church

Miss Minnie Robinson and Geo Hart Eloped to Newport

The Indianapolis stenographer and Broad Ripple man married in Newport Kentucky by Judge Wheeler after a hurried trip Sunday. Robison denied the nuptials at first. later confirmation came as reporters pressed her. Parents of Hart oppose the match, and the couple feared disclosure would end her job.

Newport Minnie E. Robinson Mapleton Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Company Geo. C. Hartcourt Broad Ripple Putnam County Creamery Company W. H. R. Wheeler the Sun Farcourt Kentucky Indianapolis Harcourts Huarcourt

Darlington Given Years In Reformatory For Burglary

Jos. Darlington was sentenced in criminal court on the burglary charge. He received a term from two to 14 years after being caught attempting to burglarize the house of Mrs. Fisher on the night of October 16.

Jos Darlington Reformatory Fisher

Amusements preview at English's and Park theater

Roland Reed stars in A man of ideas at English's promising strong work from Reed and Sydney Rosenfeld. Park theater hosts Gus Hill vaudeville three day stint plus That electrician at Park with dynamic stage effects. Empire brings Bon Ten burlesque and new acts with Isadore Rush Maud White and Helen Keating. Tickets via phone. previews and 8 o'clock shows on sale.

Roland Reed Sydney Rosenfeld Reed Freed Isadore Rush Maud White Helen Keating Park Theater Gus Hill the Park Empire New York

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