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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1896

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Judge Lawrence Faces Claims of Directing Farmers Congress

A heated farmers national congress in St Paul heard critics accuse Judge Lawrence of directing proceedings as parliamentary expert. Gen Harrison addressed the assembly, urged class cooperation over conflict, and the group approved a memorial to Congress urging protective duties for farm products including wool, cotton, and cereals. The meeting also endorsed Clayton as secretary of agriculture under the next administration amid lingering political tensions.

Farmers’ National Congress Gen. Harrison House of Representatives Congress Clayton Towa Lawrence Wm. Lawrence Onlo Congress of the United States National Wool-Growers Association

Annie Howard to wed London businessman Parrott amidst Chicago murder link

New Orleans reports Miss Annie Howard daughter of the late Charles T. Howard will marry Walter Parrott of London in St James parish church Paddington after a planned marriage to Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison was interrupted by Harrison's assassination. Parrott is a member of Parrott Bros. of London and Miss Howard is noted as a generous donor who founded the Howard Memorial Library in New Orleans.

New Orleans U. P Annie Howard Charles T. Toward New York London Eng Walter Parrott Favnet Carter Harrison Chicago St. Charles Ave Hudson Howard Memorial Library Confederate Memorial Hall Parrott Parrott Bros

Despondent clerk Albert Iske's note foreshadows drowning

Albert Iske, of 188 Buchanan Street, wrote a letter expressing despair and indicating he would drown himself. A body found near Gosport, Indiana, is believed to be Iske’s, with his friend traveling to identify it. His employer, R W Feldkamp, had earlier discharged him after a $500 shortage and later rehired him. The missing man disappeared two weeks ago.

Gosport Albert Tske Buchanan St Ind Iske R. W. Feldkamp E. Washington St Rubert Iske Louis Aleyer

Nursing School Leaves City Hospital Abruptly

Indiana nursing school managers cut ties with City hospital and dissolve the school before January 1 1887. Miss Alice Ashby is named new superintendent and will lead the nurses starting Monday as 23 nurses, five former graduates, receive diplomas Saturday and join the new program under Board of Health control.

Indiana School For Nursing Board of Works City Hospital Next Morrison Board of Health Alice Ashby Reime Merrison Supt. Ferguson

Princeton Graduate Nabbed for Counterfeiting in St Louis

Percy B. Sullivan, also known as Samuel R. Allen and S. M. Woodson, a Princeton graduate from Elkton Kentucky, is under arrest in St Louis on counterfeiting charges. He allegedly changed $2 bills into tens and passed them in Vincennes Terre Haute Evansville and other Indiana towns. His wife Miss Jane Wood, a Hoosier from Culpepper Virginia, followed him to jail. He claims innocence and may be indicted by the federal grand jury with trial set for November 16.

Percy B. Sullivan St. Louis Maj. Carter Indianapolis Vincennes Terre Haute Evansville Indiana Samuel R. Allen S. M. Allen S. M. Woodson Princeton College Elkton Jane Wood Culpepper Federal Grand Jury SUN Sullivan Hiram Wood Salisbury Ind Singleton

Four Carmel-area youths arraigned for shop lifting

Four rural residents from near Carmel Indiana Ed Carey 70 his wife Carrie Carey Andrew Bolander 70 and Sadie Wood aged under 18 appeared in police court Thursday charged with shop lifting. The men faced fines and jail terms while the women were discharged after tears and repentance were noted by Judge Cox.

Carmel Ind Ed Carey Carrie Carey Andrew Bolander Sadie Wood

No Corner on Corpses Brayon to Head New Coroner Office

Coroner-elect Brayton plans to base his office in the courthouse likely in a vacated room. He names Dr. KE Richardson as deputy and constable. Brayton pledges to prevent undertakers from monopolizing burials or doctors from monopolizing post-mortems. He will assume duties next Monday.

Brayton Court House KE . Richardson

City Life and Local Legal Moves Across Indianapolis

Albert Raines, 22, of Pendleton, arrived in Indianapolis on November 4 and is missing with parents and police seeking him. Ed Regin fined $3 for firing at a West Indianapolis window tied to a Bryan picture. case sent to criminal court and grand jury to probe further. Chapelle & Co of Ottawa sue Lippincott Glass Co of Alexandria in US court over patent infringement. Merrill Saving and Loan Association formed with $50,000 capital and directors named. John James, George Catt, and John Bock, three farmers near Bluff Road, face burglary charges and were bound over to the grand jury after a police court hearing.

Albert Raines Pendleton Indianapolis Justice Habich Ed Regin George Losh Bryan Chapelle & Co Ottawa United States Lippincott Glass Company Alexandria Merrill Saving and Loan Association Jacob Borinstein Lorenz Schmidt Jacob Buemagel Himon Ringolsky Otto Schopp Harry A. Webb Samuel Ruben Imon Cohen August Joseph John James George Catt John Bock Bluff Road Grand Jury

Diadem Flour Promises Light Pastry Every Sack Guaranteed

Noblesville Milling Co offers Diadem Flour for fine pastry with light biscuits and flaky bread. Guaranteed quality per sack, available at all grocers.

Noblesville Milling ‘Co

City sanitarian condemns many Indianapolis wells

Dr. Clark reports 66 of 85 wells examined in October condemned and closed. He plans a citywide canvass to close bad wells, says most sickness stems from contaminated water. Inspectors remove pump handles at condemned properties to enforce city ordinances and improve public health.

Clark Indianapolis

Forecast for Indianapolis 36 Hours and Court Case

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Nov 18 calls for colder conditions tonight and fair skies Friday with temperatures near 44 at noon Thursday 48 at 2 pm Thursday. In police court W F Christian residing at the corner of Alabama and Vermont streets faced a charge of cruelly beating his son Frank with a strap amid testimonies of exhaustion and kicking. he claimed epilepsy and high temper as causes and the case was continued for a future hearing.

Indianapolis W. F Christian Alabama Vermont-sis Frank Bey

Forced 10 Quit Business In Indiana Insurance Plan

The Protective League of Indiana will transfer all policies and close as an assessment insurer. Attorney general Ketcham’s opinion that such insurers cannot operate without a $200,000 regular assessment drives the move. Policy holders are assured no loss as policies move to other companies.

America the Protective League of Indiana Ketcham Indiana Protective League

Century-Old Glad Mrs Featherstone of South Alabama Street

Mrs. Ann Featherstone, a 100 year old Indianapolis resident born in Longford Ireland, celebrated her birthday Thursday in a small frame house. A former businesswoman and landholder who helped fund moves during railroad work, she now lives with Mrs. Glaven and mourns fading sight while expressing apathy toward elections. She has five children, three of whom live in the city, and receives a war pension for a son’s death.

Glad Mrs. Featherstone S. Alabama Sst Ann Featherstone Featherstone County Longford Ireland Trenton N. J Louisville Indiana Indianapolis Weatherstone

Births Deaths Marriages Brief Notice

BIRTHS William and Mary Bruhn 6 Iowa street girl. DEATHS Infant Meier year 119 Meek street stillborn Harrill Hyers 36 hours asphyxia. William Stoward Sr 230 N Capitol avenue aropay. Joseph Todd 38 406 Blackford street pneumonia. MARRIAGE LICENSES D Adolph Osswald D Viola Hudson William McCullough Mary Matten Samuel Merrill Sadie Dearwel.

William and Mary Bruhn Iowa-st Meier Meek-st Harrill Hyers William Stoward N. Capitol-ave Aropay Joseph Todd Blackford-st D. Adolph Osswald D. Viola Hudson William McCullough Mary Matten Samuel Merrill Sadie Dearwel

Silver Men Plan Tariff Stance Hint from Butler and Teller

Denver dispatch reports Senator Teller avoiding a definitive stance on passing a tariff without a silver rider. He hints a caucus will form when Congress convenes, mentions possible Dingley tariff, and expects silver forces to act. Butler agrees silver and independent senators may back revenue tariffs with broader protection, favoring duty on raw materials and luxuries for the wealthy.

Denver Col United Associated Presses Senate Teller Butler New York U. P Washington Hi Party Congress

Sued For 2000 In Theater Lease Dispute

The Dickson and Talbott theatrical firm faces a $2000 suit from Wm. EH. English over a two year lease of the English ope. English claims rent arrears of September and October and asserts he may reclaim the property for nonpayment. He notes November rent was paid and alleges the lessees offered no claim for forfeiture. English’s lawyer says Dickson & Talbott suffered losses from transferring a show to the Grand due to improvements at English’s venue. English discount of $100 on $1250 is cited.

Dickson & Talb Wm. EH Englis Singlish H. English Dickson & Talbott English Mr. English Talbott Muse Senglish English’s

Chrysanthemum show features and charity ball report

The chrysanthemum show advances with fine blossoms and rising competition as judges struggle with near perfect specimens. Special Thursday features promise rose and carnation baskets while an imported orchid cost 800 dollars failed to arrive. The German ladies aid society hosts its Annual Charity Ball at Tomlinson hall on Tuesday November 24 with tickets at multiple local outlets.

New York German Ladies’ Aid Society Tomlinson Hall Soc Society Company Art Store Big Fo Marion Trust Company C. L. Vonnegut

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