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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1897

Page

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Competitor Prisoners Released Amid Cuban Reform Talks

Washington learns the Queen Regent pardons the five Competi tor crewmembers after Spain moves toward pacification on eve of Congress. The men include Alfredo Laborde William Gildea Ona Melten William Leavitt and Charles Barnett. Release follows diplomatic pressure and defense of civil trials over piracy charges.

Washington Spain United States Congress Cuba Alfredo Laborde New Orleans Joseph Wells Key West William Gildea Berracos San Cayetano Jaborée Lemon City Fla Cape Sable Williams Havana Madrid State Department Woodford Blanco Lee de Lome State.department Sherman Boon

Self-confessed murderer pleads for light and blanket to banish ghost

Jeane Baptiste Cuillamet, held at Biddeford police headquarters, fights extradition to Quebec. He asks for a very light cell and sleeps with a blanket over his head to avoid a supposed ghost, while hoping to return home where he says the ghost will disappear.

Biddeford Jeane Baptiste Cuillamet Quebec Guillemet Kelly Somersworth

Stubborn Operators Defy Coal Mine Strike

Labor officials McCormack and Schmidt condemn Cabel & Co. in Daviess County for refusing compromise at the mines. Workers desert, customers boycott, and the firm plans to import another car load of workers from Kentucky as white miners seek other jobs in the area.

McCormack Cabel & Co Daviess County Schmidt Caliel & Co United States McCcormack Kentucky

English's Opera House Showcases Tragedy With Modjeska

English's presents a wide week of attractions led by Modjeska in tragedy with Joseph Haworth. The program includes Mary Stuart, Macbeth, and new comedy and burlesque by Grace Vaughn and Hoyt revues. Seat sales began Thursday with matinees and grand productions at Pembroke and the Grand. The Park features Wen Ton No Man and Indian drama by Go Won Go Mohawk and Chief Garegua.

English Opera Modjeska Joseph Haworth Mary Stuart Macbeth Grace Vaughn Hoyt Wen-Ton-No-Man Indian Corps Go-Won-Go Mohawk Ga-re- Gua

Bedroom. Sets in all woods Wm L Elder Feed

Fragmentary notice mentions a sale or listing connected to William L Elder in feed goods. No clear event, place, or date readable. Limited details present.

Woods Wm. L. Elder

Murderer Robert Love Jailed in Los Angeles for Indianapolis Killing

Robe rt Love colored, who shot and killed George Anderson in May 1896 in Indianapolis, has been captured in Los Angeles and jailed awaiting extradition. Police plan to send an Indiana officer after him for trial.

Los Angeles Cal Indianapolis Robert Love George Anderson Ored Love Quigley Glass Wither Colbert Ninney California Vandalia St. Jonis Anderson Ar Aderson

Louis Reibeld in Egypt to marry in Cairo

A letter from George Reisner to H. A. Bronson says Louis Reibeld formerly of the Bates house is now in Cairo Egypt and will wed soon there. His fiancee illness postponed the wedding and she went to Egypt for health. Mr and Mrs Reisner arrived safely in Cairo.

Blanco Havana Bianco Madrid New York the Herald la Madrema Mayia Rodriguez Pedro Diaz Raoul Arango Luis Perez Gayo Rodriguez Spain United States Louis Reibeld Egypt George Reisner H. A. Bronson Bates House Cairo Mrs. Reisner

City Life Highlights Charities Conference and Local Civic Notes

State board of charities secretary Bicknell attends Illinois conference. Diphtheria forces school closings in Middle township. Truant officer Maj Mulky reports on his work. Postmaster Sahm faces removal of three clerks over mail knife thefts. Officials testify on Ludwig character in Danville. Money order chief Sewall visits Indianapolis for grand jury. Music events planned by Mannerchor under Ehrgatt. Rebecca Goldberg to assist. Nicaragua fruit and coffee Co files articles in South Bend with 15000 capital. Rome, N. Y. residents among stockholders. Additional local entities include Needham lodge K of P, Gas City water and light, and Indiana Quarries of Bedford.

Sahm Treas. Scholz August Lemcke Danville Chas. Ludwig Evansville Ludwig Sewall Money Order Louisville Indianapolis Federal Grand Jury Mannerchor Louis Ehrgatt Cincinnati Rebecca Goldberg Ehrgatt McCulloch Club Plymouth Church Nicaragua Fruit and Coffee Company South Bend Rome Needham Lodge No K. of P Gas City Water and Light Company Indiana:quarries’ Company Bedford

Widow of Dead Millionaire Fights for Claim in Court

Chicago reports focus on Minnie Wallace-Walkup as widow claims to estate of John B. Ketcham. Keller the butler and John Weller the confidant are under police scrutiny amid questions of marriage and will. Keller testified of a Milwaukee trip and a claimed marriage, while Mrs. Wallace maintains her widow rights.

Chicacio John ‘8 Ketcham Minnie Wallace Cabmean John Weller Wallace-Ketcham Mr. Ketcham Milwaukee Manhattan Mrs. Wallace Sle Ketehum Wetcham Capt Homer Keer Milwanukee Ixetcham Wallace Keller Hoolawrer Neletam Nelier Hansen Noel

Odd Fellows Elects Officers and Discusses Building

The Grand lodge of Odd Fellows named officers in the morning session with R P Davis of Portland as grand master and O W N Craynor of Muncie as deputy. The grand wardens race drew five contenders but no election occurred before adjournment at noon. Afternoon talks focused on a building committee report and a likely new lodge building. J F Lugenbell and Ed Farrer demonstrated the secret work.

Grand Lodge of Odd-Fellows R. P. Davis Portland O. WN. Craynor Muncie W. H. Leedy Indianapolis J. A. Wildman G. L. Reinhard Sovereign Grand Lodge M. H. Chappel D. C. Searls H. c. Ray J. M. Good Theo. P. Davis J. F. Lugenbell Ed Farrer

Worth Dentist Cornered Severth and Windssts Dr W B Craig

Dogs treated at Wood's stable by Dr W B Craig veterinary surgeon with contact by telephone 1097 or 193.

W. BE. Craig Wood

Prohibitionists Eye National Conference After State Wins

Tickled by recent state election triumphs the prohibitionists plan a mid December national conference described as a love feast. In seven states they total 119000 votes while national totals in prior campaigns reach 187000 to 260000, with Pennsylvania showing notable gains. The Wine and Spirit Gazette notes the movement’s rising vitality and the New York Voice publishes a Princeton inn case defense.

Waterites Helen Gougar St. John Pennsylvania Philadelphia Quaker City Wine and Spirit Gazette New York Voice Princeton

Wife Declares Freedom From Smack in Habeas Case

In a superior court habeas corpus ruling Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Smack, formerly Leavitt, told that she would not live with Thomas Smack and must be released to her parents. The court held she was free to go where she wished, with the decision prompting emphatic accusations from relatives and a verdict that she could depart with her papa and mamma.

Tom Smack Papa Mamma Thomas Smack Superior Court A. L. Feemster Smock Oliver C. Leavitt Harvey

Indianapolis Weather Outlook for 36 Hours

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for warmer, fair conditions. Thursday night and Friday should be clear with rising temperatures. noon Thursday at 42 and 2 p.m. at 44.

Indianapolis

Chivers to Speak at Indianapolis Workers Convention

Rev FH F Chivers international secretary of the B P U A will visit Indianapolis Friday for a 3 to 4 pm workers convention at First Baptist Church parlor for Junior leaders officers pastors and others. A 738 pm grand rally at College Ave Baptist Cloister will feature Dr Chivers and Dr Hancred. ST LOUIS Nov 18 Thomas Johnson alias Henry Clay hanged for the murder of William Amend in the city jail.

FH. F. Chivers D. D Tidianapolis First Baptist Church College-ave. Baptist Cloired Chivers Flilson Hancred ST. Louis Thomas Johnson Henry Clay William Amend

Social whirl marks midweek weddings and parties

Greensburg and Fort Wayne society pages note multiple receptions and luncheons held Wednesday afternoon. Weddings include Miss Mary L Snodgrass to Col John N Wallingford and Miss Harriet May Noble to George Champe with ceremonies and breakfast afterward. Fort Wayne couple Miss Edna Study and Mr Joseph D Harper wed Wednesday afternoon. couples plan new residences and postnuptial visits.

Marshall Levey Mabel Lutes Nellie Carnahan Leo Dreyfoos N. Meridian St Greensburg Mary L. Snodgrass Col John N. Wallingford D. R. van Buskirk Fort Wayne Edna Study Joseph D. Harper Terre Haute Harper Rose Polytechnic Institute Allen Fletcher Mary Fanny Fletcher Seventh Presbyterian Church Harriet May Noble C. B. Noble George Champe R. V. Hunter D. W. Nobile Huron-st Champe Bloomington S. Rogers-st Yelen Marie Fife James BE. Petry Wtson N. Hast Wtson N. Hast-st. Rev. A. Allerdiz, of St. Joseph’s Church

Itinerant lecturer accused in church assault

Fred I. West a 36 year old itinerant lecturer was arrested in Syracuse after attempting to assault 6 year old Anna Pittman in the Methodist church at Tully. A mob gathered to lynch him but was restrained by Rev Pittman and Attorney Patterson. West confessed and is jailed in the penitentiary.

Syracuse Fred I. West Anna Pittman Levit. Pittman Tully Pittman Patterson West Justice Beeman Attorney Patterson Brooklyn Danville W. Va

Fraud charged in Indiana bank receivership case

In a superior court a defense opening argues that the First National Bank was purchased by Morrison with New and Wright acting openly and fairly. The plaintiffs claim concealment and misrepresentation of $142,000 in defalcations by Cashier Slaughter and Teller Miller. The defense contends the bank was solvent at sale and its later failure stemmed from events after Morrison acquired it.

Frederick Rand Indiana Banking Company John C. New John C. Wright Charles W. Smith Smith First National Bank Messrs. New and Wright Wiliam H. Morrison First National New Morrison John L. Slaughter Carey Miller Messrs New and Wright

Hustlers push for new post office in Indianapolis

City hustlers and business boosters vow to target Washington for a new Indianapolis post office. They plan to present a fed turning sample soon after Congress convenes and pressure lawmakers until a bill passes, potentially years from now.

Board Off Trade Idianapolis Washiton Congress Dingley Washington

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