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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1897

Page

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Yale and Harvard Meet on the Gridiron in Cambridge

Yale and Harvard played to a scoreless first half before about 25 000 spectators in Cambridge Massachusetts on a clear day with strong wind. The contest featured strong defense and repeated punts as both teams pressed for the opening score.

Cambridge Mass Yale Trarvard Yale W Haughfton Hazen Harvard Dibblee McBride Moulton Donald Warren Marshall Cabot Finnellen Whirs de Saultes Swain Slarvivle Fiarvwird Benjamin Corwin Doucette Cadot Veasees Ewain Chamberlain Eee Cccees Brown T. Doucette Canter Cadalwallader Haskell Marshall Tionald Jackie Rogers Moulton Fagen GarriSon Saulles

Haleys Face Fresh Assault Charge In Court

The Haley family from 1000 N. Pennsylvania s J. again appears in police court on an assault charge against wife Katie Haley. A sister of Mrs. Haley testified this time about Haley's conduct, with Deputy DA La Follette seeking a speedy settlement and the case continued until next Tuesday. The family has roots in Portland, Indiana, and in Indianapolis court appearances.

Haley Pennsylvania S J Katie Haley Chicago Warn Sister No. 1 la Follette Indianapolis Portland Ind

Assault cases postponed in police court fight scene

The assault and battery cases against Joe Palma Joe Lorosa Minzio Vince Ignazia Caruso and Angelo Caruso scheduled for Saturday in police court were continued. Lorosa, the most severely injured, remains at City hospital until clothing is provided after his suit was hacked to pieces during the saloon fight near Morton place weeks ago.

Joe Palma Joe Lorosa Minzio Vince Ignazia Caruso Angelo Caruso Morton Place

Street Car Hits Pedestrians at Washington and Blackford

A street car struck a vehicle carrying Mr and Mrs William James as they crossed the tracks at Washington and Blackford streets Friday night. Both victims were severely praised but Dr B Hisenei iss, who attended, believes they will easily recover. They reside at 241 Kentucky Avenue.

Wm. James Washington and Blackfordsts Bhisenei Iss Kentucky-ave

Governor's Narrow Escape as Street Car Survives Engine Clash

Gov. Mount aboard a North Indianapolis street car narrowly avoided being crushed at the Massachusetts avenue crossing when a Big Four engine sped toward it. Motorman Allen Abrams steadied the car, sending it forward to safety despite a torn hood and a panicked crowd. Engineer Howard and fireman Miller were noted as faithful crew. Sup t Van Winkle suggested speed was not extreme and blamed absent flagman for lack of warning. Governor praised the motorman's nerve and avoided assigning blame.

Gov. Mount Massachusetts Ave Allen Abrams Indianapolis E. Tenth St Brightwood Dillon St Howard Miller van Winkle

Rehearing Sought in City Park Case by Supreme Court

City seeks a rehearing of the park case in the supreme court. Several minor items noted include two College-avenue cars colliding on Butler street with no injuries. Mrs. Herman Bamberger injured by clothing catching fire but expected to recover. Epizootic worsening in the city with 25 percent of horses affected per Dr. Pritchard. John Young fined for public indecency. Rev. White to preach at Ninth Presbyterian with musical selections by Willie and Myrtle Hart. Vandalia railroad receiver Malott praised. bond posted for Margery Taylor McKenzie, daughter of Chandler-Taylor founder. Multiple church and club events summarized, including minister remarks on entering the ministry and upcoming Commercial Club dinner with many distinguished guests.

Herman Bamberger Alabama St G. A. Roberts Pritchard John Young William O. White Ninth Presbyterian Church Willie Hart Myrtle Hart Vandalia Railroad Malott William M. Taylor Margery Taylor McKenzie Chandler-Taylor Establishment J. E. Pounds Christian Endeavor Meridian St. Church Cox Police Court Commercial Club Admiral Brown Morss Mode Admiral George Brown Samuel E. Morss Yor Taggart Alfred F. Potts John H. Holiday Clarence A. Kenyon Rev. M. L. Haines

Social rounds and marriages reported in weekly society notes

Mrs. James N. Rogers hosted a card afternoon for Mrs. C A Wallingford. The Park-ave cinch club met with Mr. and Mrs. A L Hoover at 2123 Park Ave. Richmond, Miss Nina Vaughan and Mr. William Wickett wed with Rev. A G Neal officiating. Mrs. J D Cox entertained guests in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Church of Bethany Mo. Mr. and Mrs. J M Westover marked their 55th wedding anniversary informally. Franklin, John McCaslin and Lelia Covert united in marriage at the bride’s home near Hopewell. Mrs Hervey Bates Jr hosted a small gathering with guests including Mrs Tallmage, Mrs Hitchcock, Mrs Dixon, Mrs Haymond, and Miss Garrard. The Indianapolis Maennerchor hosted the first in a series of entertainments, with afternoon music by Schulmeyer and Paula Kipp among others.

James N. Rogers C.A. Wallingford Park-ave A. L. Hoover Richmond Nina E. Vaughan William F. Wickett A. G. Neal J. D. Cox Nelson Church Bethany J. M. Westover Franklin John McCaslin Lelia Covert Hopewell Hervey Bates, Jr Tallmage Shiecago Hitchcock Philadelphia Dixon Trenton Haymond Garrard Clarksburg Indianapolis Maennercher Aes Schulmeyer Paula Kipp John’ P Chris. ‘Weiss, Jr

Swift Water Bill and Yukon Gold News From Chicago Dispatch

Eli Gage reports from Chicago after a long Yukon trip that miners are hopeful for winter and gold yields in Klondike. He cites swift water bills, rough travel, and wind river conditions, noting plentiful supplies at Fort Yukon and optimistic prospects for placer and quartz gold developments.

Chicago el Gage Wtendike Yukon

Bride's Wedding Put Off by Gale in Sandusky

Miss Cora Engel of Put-in-Bay was to wed Peter Baker on the island. A gale prevented the Arrow from reaching the island and the wedding, planned for Friday, was postponed to next week.

Sandusky

Gus Wallace Caught After Duck Theft Chase at Market

In a police court hearing Judge Cox fined Gus Wallace one dollar and sentenced him to 20 days in the workhouse after he claimed innocence in a duck theft chase. It recalls his past as a saloonkeeper once owning tens of thousands in capital before a corn stealing episode led to prison.

Gus Wallace Wallace Gus Cox

Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity

The 36 hour forecast ends 8 pm Sunday with warmer fair weather. Saturday night and Sunday expected clear. Noon Saturday temperature 47, 2 pm 48.

Indianapoli

Mail Car Fire Damages Vehicle at Union Station Areas

A mail car on a switch west of Union Station caught fire early Saturday when an exploding lamp ignited it. The blaze damaged about $200 in contents before the fire department extinguished it. several empty mail sacks were burned.

Union Station

Multidenomination church notices list Sunday services

A list of morning and evening worship services is given for various churches. Entries include First Baptist with Rev D J Ellison and Rev C E Bacon at Roberts Park M E plus Christ Episcopal led by Rev A J Graham. Other congregations include St Paul Episcopal, Seventh Presbyterian, Tabernacle Presbyterian, Grace Episcopal, Central Christian, First Presbyterian, Baptist on College Ave, and more with respective pastors.

First Baptist D. J. Ellison Roberts Park M. E C. E. Bacon Christ Episcopal A. J. Graham Central Ave M. HE C. C. Lasby Meridian St. M. E C. N. Sims St. Pawl Episcopal G. A. Carstensen Collége-ave Baptist C. A. Hare Serfic Will Eveninescub Ject Sioes

Love Triumphs Onced More In Indiana Union

Thomas Wade Smock and Miss Anna Allison Leavitt, friends since childhood, wed Friday after years of parental objections and eloping schemes. The ceremony occurred at U. W. Bowlby’s home with Rev. J. Pounds officiating. The couple will reside with Smock’s parents on Vermont Street.

Thomas Wade Smock Anna Allison Leavitt Smock Cuba Litle Hic Miss Leavitt O. &. Leavitt U. W. Bowlby Delaware St Titi J. Pounds Vermont St

New York store rush for cent roses ends in chaos

A Friday ad promised 10 000 roses for one cent and 900 carnations for ten cents a dozen sparking a wild morning crowd at a New York shop. The rush emptied the stock by 9 09 with chaos at the flower counter and lingering shoppers watching the restock.

New York

Another dividend declared for Indianapolis National Bank creditors

Edward Hawkins receiver declares a 5 percent dividend for the banks creditors, the fifth since liquidation. Over 2,000 claims total about 1.2 million dollars. Out of state creditors, about 400, will be paid by mail, while local claimants are to be paid at the receiver's office in the Indiana Trust Building on proof of claims.

Indianapolis National Bank Edward Hawkins Indianapolis Indiana Trust

Fatal Street Car Collision In Irvington

Albert S. Brooks, a peddler, was struck by an Irvington street car while trying to cross near the Belt at about 6 PM Friday. He died at City hospital around 10:30 PM after his wagon toppled him, leaving a widow and two small children at 618 Caldw...

Albert S. Brooks Irvington City Hospital Caldawell St

The Earth to End in Collision With a Comet

A Vienna scientist Prof Falk predicts Earth will collide with a passing comet on November 13, 1899 two years from now. He has calculated the orbital paths but the exact collision hour remains undetermined.

Prof Falk Vienna

Contracts Awarded by Board of Public Works

The Board of public works awarded contracts for cement walks on the south side of Washington street, brick walks on Oriole street, gravel roadway and curbing on Oriole street, and gravel roadway in the first alley east of East street. Firms include George W. McCray & Co and Indiana Improvement Company, with amounts from 18 to 123 cents. A College avenue car struck Mrs. Craig at Massachusetts avenue and New Jersey street.

Board of Public Works Washington-st Rural Grace-st George W. McCray & Co Oriole-st Lincoln-st Oriole College-ave Craig N. Noble St Massachusetts-ave New Jersey-st

Collapse of three private banks shocks English town

English Indiana reports a collapse of three private banks led by J E Weathers and R Willett. County officials township trustees merchants relied on these banks as depositories amid widespread confusion and confidence remains, with no charges against the bankers. The failed institutions included Citizens Bank Leavenworth Branch Marengo and English Bank. Cannellton bank also failed.

Citizens’ Bank Leavenworth Marengo Ba of Stag Cannellton Ban E

Traveling Men Blast Railroads Over Mileage Decline

W C Van Arsdel reports traveling salesmen blame railroads for a drop in average receipts per mile. He cites a drop from 244 to 26-100 and accuses cheap excursions and Sunday trips of draining value, while asserting railroads push liability away from themselves.

W. C. van Arsdel Aed Cincinn Railroa

Mr McGregor Reinspeaks Nerve in Tower Restoration

William Curtis the ex-sailor who fixed the court house flagstaff was praised after two ascents. Sea commissioner McGregor will replace lintels with new doors and build a comfortable stairway to replace the two nerve testing ladders, one 42 feet high, with landings to ease the climb.

William Curtis Court ‘House Comproner McGregor

Little Declared Eligible for at Large Council Seat

City attorney Kern rules Hap ward W. Little eligible for councilman-at-large despite being on a street improvement contract bond. The decision deepens Democratic faction tensions as caucus plans a candidate slate for the November 22 special meeting and election.

Kern W. Little Little C Utcil

Man Dies at Stable Worksite

George Rice aged 4? is reported to have dropped dead while driving a well in the rear of Girton’s stables at 587 Indiana Ave. He was married, an old soldier, and a Salvation Army member. An autopsy will determine the cause of death.

George Rice Girton Iveery Indiana Ave Salvation Army

Monument Work Advances as Stones Set and House Erected

The crew completes placing stones on the east side and plans to move the derrick aside to repeat the process. With all stones in place a large house will be built around the meat area where stone cutters will continue work despite snow and bad weather.

Prim West minstrels delight crowd at English’s

A theatergoer praises the Prim West minstrels for providing top entertainment with strong performances and repeated applause. The large audience at English’s enjoyed Friday’s show and again Saturday night with jokes and sketches receiving steady cheers.

Kendall

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Elevers the Haleys SCE Wmotorman City Life Supreme Court Butler St Delaware and Ohiosts W. H. Ballard Eli Gage Dawson City Fort Yukon Dawson Sacred Heart Church Sts. Caecilien and Aloysius Societies St. Caecilien Hall Union St Arizona Palmer Sts John Ohleyer A. Lauck Ray Raymond-sts Fudge Cox Thes Anna Leavitt Paris M. Flanc Police Wm. L. Elder’s W.B. Graig Wood's Stable Privat J. Weathers R. H. Willetta J. E. Weathers Mgr. van Arsdel MR. Wgregor
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