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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1897

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Mutiny Rumor Ties Weyler Return to Cuba to Unrest

Reports from Madrid and Havana describe mutiny on the Montserrat and unrest in Santander as Weyler’s actions provoke opposition. Cuban Americans in New York rally for independence while others accuse Spain of chaos and military hardship.

Weyler Cuban New York Madrid Matanzas Montserrat Spain Monserrat Cuba Chickering Hall Estrada Palma Havana Senor Dominguez

Lee Will Return Report to Washington and Congress May Act

Washington reports indicate no current crisis in US Spain relations. The White House says peace is maintained as the new Spanish cabinet works toward Cuba pacification by civilized means. Gen Blanco and Gen Fitzhugh Lee's arrival and views to Congress are awaited.

Washington Congress White House United States Spain Cuba Weyler Blanco Fitzhugh Lee Mavana Lee Sagasta Woodford

THAT WOODRUFF PLACE CLUB

Woodruff residents back a club house plan with about $5,000 planned for the structure and perhaps $2,000 for furnishings. The facility will include two bowling alleys a 60 by 40 foot hall card rooms pool and billiards reception parlors and a gymnasium is under consideration. The building is to be at the east and cross drives in front of the electric plant with a target completion by Christmas.

Woodruff Place Woodruff

Dreithaler Decries School Wrongdoing At Superintendent Convention

Gustav Dreithaler blasted Indiana school governance as he joined the state superintendents at the state house. The discussion centered on enforcing the compulsory education law, with cities like Muncie cited for weak enforcement. Officers for the year were elected: Moore, Mott, Foster, and Woody, after H W Jones spoke on course of study principles.

State House Gustav Dreithaler Ikerr’ Dreithaler Supt. Wiley Terre Haute Dreithaler Herr Dreithaier Muncie GB. F. Moore Frankfort T. A. Mott Richmond L. M. Foster North Vernon H. G. Woody Kokomo H W. Jones Cleveland Indianapolis

THREE MERRY LADS ARRIVE INDIANAPOLIS TRAFIC ADVENTURE

Three boys Charles Richardson George Jackson and Thomas Wolf aged 12 11 and 12 arrived in Indianapolis Friday night after a long country trip traveling by box car they were taken to police court and held until parents could arrive in New London Ohio sheriff thawed them out after nearly freezing story notes a Buffalo boy meanwhile Sheriff Bare and George Romans were involved in a separate incident Romans shot at arrest and escaped with charges pending against him.

Charles Richardson E. Twelfth St George Jackson S. Delaware St Thomas Wolf Buffalo N. Y Indianapolis Wolf Lad New London T. Bare Trimble County Kentucky George Romans Sheriff Bare Romans Rochford and Morgan

James Rader Charged With False Pretenses In Grand Jury

James Rader, from police court to the grand jury on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses. Former employee of Snyder & Co. he was discharged and afterward secured hardware from Lilly & Stalnaker claiming purchase for Snyder & Co.

James Rader Grand Jury Snyder & Co Lilly & Stalnaker

Sunday Church Services Listed for Various Congregations

Local churches announce morning and evening services across multiple denominations. Notable speakers include Rev. John H. McKenzie, Rev. J. A. Milburn, Rev. C. A. Hare, Rev. C. C. Lasby, Rev. M. L. Haines, Rev. C L Kuhlman, Rev. J. Cum ming Smith, Rev. J. M. Francis, Rev. Palin Saxby, Rev. A. J. Graham, Col. Alexander Hogeland, and Prof. J. D. Forrest with special song services at Central Christian. Services span Grace Episcopal, Second Presbyterian, College-ave Baptist, Tapernacle, St Paul’s Episcopal, Christ Episcopal, First Baptist, Seventh Presbyterian, and more. The text notes morning and evening sermons or addresses at multiple venues including First English Lutheran. The final line advertises a Fall and Winter Swifts to Order from Jones The Tailor.

Friends’ Church Grace Episcopal John H. McKenzie Second Presbyterian J. A. Milburn College-ave, Baptist C. A. Hare Central-ave. M. B C. C. Lasby First Presbyterian M. L. Haines First English Lutheran C. IL. Kuhlman Tapernacle Presbyterian J. Cumming Smith St. Paul’s Episcopal J. M. Francis Tokio Japan Christ Episcopal Palin Saxby A. J. Graham First Baptist Col Alexander Hogeland D. J. Ellison Central Christian J. D. Forrest Butler Seventh Presbyterian Alexander Urquhart Washington, Ind

Park Board Muddle Shifts Burden to Board of Works

The Board of Public Works assumes control of defunct park assets and seeks a legal opinion from City Attorney Kern on its rights to maintain and fund park properties. Budgeted for a citywide park system, $350,000 borrowed funds still bear interest as payrolls and staff are temporarily kept.

Board of Public Works Park Board Kern Board of Board of Park Commissioners Works Board Johnson Taggart Board of Works Schmidt James Hansen Garfield Park J. W. Cotton Military Park Julius Miging University Park Fd. Halt St. Clair Square OE T. Kepple Greenlawn R. A. Melxeand Gus Penn Harry Rotherwell Michael Shaughnessy Mr. Smith Old Park Board J. Vivde Power Bert Spencer Power

Cash for Brains swindle arrested by Detective Thornton

A young Indianapolis man named Joe Shuey ran a print ads racket promising Christian Endeavor cards. He collected $3 for half pages, printed few or none, and planned to distribute 4000 cards. Detected in Hubbard block with evidence of similar frauds in Cincinnati St Louis and Dwight Illinois.

Indianapolis Joe Shuey Thornton Christian Endeavor A. E. Buchanan Fertig & Nevers Frank Blanchard Armstrong Laundry Clark & Co S. F Cincinnati St. Louis Dwight Ill

Chrysanthemum Show Auction Highlights Citywide Apathy

The chrysanthemums exhibit ended with failed public support and a silent auction. If a $2,000 guarantee fund isn’t raised, next year’s show may move to Richmond Fort Wayne Anderson or Lafayette. Excursions boosted final days, and auctioneer William Langsdale sold remaining blooms from 25 cents upward.

Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis Richmond Fort Wayne Anderson Lafayette Wiliam Langsdale The Asylum For the Deaf and Dumb

Pat O'Meara's Gambling Case Continued in Court

The case against Pat O'Meara a Monument Place tobacco dealer for maintaining a gambling instrument was continued in police court Saturday to the afternoon of Nov HH The defense will argue he gave value received for each penny or nickel dropped into his machines and the matter will be a test case requiring time.

Pat O'Meara Monument Place O'Meara

Night School Entrance Tonight at Industrial Training Building

Applicants for entrance to the night school to be held in the Industrial Training School building are instructed to report next Monday evening. Doors open at 7 o clock with sessions starting shortly after. Those who did not specify their studies should arrive near 7 while others may come by 7 20.

Industrial Training School

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area November 7

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather through the 36 hours ending 7 p.m. Saturday night will turn warmer. Sunday also fair with midday values around 46 to 52 degrees. Temperature at noon Saturday was 46 with 2 p.m. reading near 50.

Indianapolis

Burford Wins State Printing Contract Bid Details

The State printing board awarded the two year contract with Burford securing all printing except supreme and appellate court reports. Levey Bros. & Co. to print those reports. Burford bid 80 992.4. Sentinel 86 403.68. Levey 87 295. Journal 8 593 15. Baker & Thornton 80 320.34. For supreme court reports Levey 12 200.19% Carson 12 427.83 Burford 12 840.04 Baker 12 431.43 Sentinel 13 081.19% Wilson Humphreys 13 076.90.

State Printing Board W W. B. Purford Supreme Appellate Court Levey Bros. & Co Burford Sentinel Printing Company Levey Fros. & Co Journal Printing Company Baker & Thornton Supreme and Appellate Court Carson & Hollenbeck Burford PZ Baker &Thornton Setinel Printing Company Wilson Humphreys & Con Logansport

Wheatland teacher dies after pupil assault at school

James Allen, a Wheatland schoolteacher in Flickery county, died from injuries after being assaulted by his pupils. The attackers have been arrested.

Sedalia James Allen Wheatland Flickery County

Swirl of Society Hosts Five Friday Socials in City

Lae Tui club danced at Brenneke's while Mrs J J Appel hosted North end whist. state officers dined with Mr and Mrs A C Daily. Miss Eva McIntosh and Thaddeus Thurston wedding set for Nov 18. Various hosts entertained guests, readers presented Mexican sketches and stories, with pink rose table decor noted.

Brenneke’s J. J. Appel A. C. Daily John Somerville Mary Wilson Chicago Anna Hasselman Henry S. Fraser Wadsworth Rock Island A. L. Varney Flower Mission Magazine May Louise Shipp Grace Wasson Miss Wagner Drehker

Mortgage of 250000 Bonds for Gas Company

The Manufacturers' natural gas company filed a mortgage for 250000 dollars on its entire plant, franchises and pipelines, to secure 240 bonds of 71000 dollars each. The issue carries ten year terms with 6 percent interest paid semi annually and optional redemption. Funds will aid improvements to the gas and oil plant. board meeting Sept 14 approved the plan.

New York Security and Trust Company W. T. Malott

Reception to Dr Bacon by Roberts Park M E Church

The Woman's social and business union of Roberts Park M E Church announces a reception for pastor Dr Bacon and his family on Monday evening at 7 50. The Methodist ministers and their wives in and around the city and all church members are invited. The official board and their wives form the reception committee. A 2 20 business session is scheduled Monday afternoon and refreshments will be served at 5 40 for those not returning home before the reception.

Bacon Woman's Social and Business Union Roberts Park M. E. Church Dr. Bacon

Van Wyck Begins Filling Tammany Posts In New City

Mayor-elect Van Wyck surveys the pool of Tammany candidates and names John D. Crimmins, a millionaire streetcar contractor, for street cleaning commissioner and Delaney Nicoll, former district attorney, for corporation counsel as the office bid heats up in New York.

van Wyck New York John D. Crimmins Delaney Nicoll

Folding Beds at All Prices Featured by Elder

Advertisement notes Norse.Jjanes Dustlese Oats and folding beds at all prices offered by William L. Elder. The item highlights a sale of folding beds with broad price range.

Wm. L. Elder

Curfew Debate Advances as Indianapolis Schools Report

Supt Goss reports 21 963 pupils in Indianapolis schools up 3348 from last year with 2000 in annexed suburbs. The board endorses a pending curfew ordinance, aided by Col Hogeland who cites benefits elsewhere. A committee will assist in boosting attendance for a national convention on wayward youth next month.

Indianapolis Goss Col. Hogeland Girls’ and Boys’ National Home and Employment Association Ledonia Newcomb Susie Bosson Mary McCarthy Martha Pich Kenwood Ave Grace Cunningham Seegmiller Roth Committee On Buildings and Grounds Indianapolis Gas Company Consumers’ Gas Trust

Man Charged With Attempted Assault in Fun Grabbing

Robert Wilson of 24 S Priest Street faced a police court hearing Saturday on a charge of attempting to assault Stella Lauth of 406 Madison Avenue. He contends he only grabbed her in fun. The case is set for trial Tuesday in police court.

Robert Wilson S. Priest Stella Lauth Madison Ave Shher

Attorney Fires On Burglars At His Home

Attorney John W. Spahr shot at two burglars Friday night after spotting them prowling his home at 2521 Illinois Street. The intruders fled the scene.

John W. Spahr Nallinois St

Worth Dentist Corner Old Severth and Illinois

Local note records a dentist named Worth at the corner of Old Severth and Illinois Streets. Progress Laundry advertises metropolitan pricing.

Old Severth and Ilinoissts Progress Laundry

Navy warships at Brooklyn yard take on coal and supplies

Nine warships of the North Atlantic squadron are taking coal and provisions and ammunition at the Brooklyn navy yard. Massachusetts and Texas lie anchored off Tompkins Island. About 3,500 sailors and marines are aboard as ships are prepared by day and night.

North Atlantic Ammuni Tompkins Island Navy Yard New York Brooklyn Iowa Monitor Marblehead Helena Dolphin Foote Texas Massachusetts

Old Marion County Doctors Practiced Spring Bleeding

W. P. Fishback recalls early Marion County days when farmers paid 25 cents for spring bloodletting. He recalls how doctors bled people at home, sometimes until fainting, with scars on his arm from lancets and stories of weighing only 49 pounds yet needing more blood.

Permanent Boys Home Incorporated by Roeys in Meridian

The Roeys' club will be incorporated and set in a permanent home at Meridianse and Mundison avenue. The building is a gift from Mrs. John M Butler and her daughter Mrs. Margaret Butler Snow in memory of their son J Maurice Butler. The home will include baths gymnasium reading room and a large assembly room. There are currently 46 members.

Roeys’ Club Meridianse Mundison-ave John M. Butler Margaret Butler Snow J. Alaurice Butler

Swiggert Convicted in Danville Grand Larceny Case

Harry Swiggert was found guilty of grand larceny at a Danville trial moved from Marion county. The case ties to Pawnbroker Ludwig of Indianapolis who faces trial next week in Danville for receiving stolen bicycles. About 20 stolen cycles were found in Ludwig’s shop and home garret after searches. Ludwig earlier faced trial in Marion court but secured a new trial and a venue change.

Harry Swiggert Danville Marion County Ludwig Indianapolis Swiggert Marion

Reverend Lucas and the misdelivered bicycle

A Indianapolis tagged crate containing parts of a bicycle is delivered to Reverend D. R. Lucas of the Sixth Christian Church. He initially credits the mix up to a gift, but learns the crate was addressed to a different D. R. Lucas in Lafayette and destined for Indianapolis. The incident highlights misaddressed parcels and mistaken ownership.

D. R. Lucas Sixth Christian Church D. R. Lucases Indianapolis Lucas Thiepany Lafayette

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