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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1896

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Princess Chimay Elopes With Hungarian Musician

Paris reports a high society sensation as Princess Chimay and Caraman, wife of Prince Joseph of Belgium, elopes with Hungarian musician Tzigane who played in Paris restaurants. Prince Joseph will seek a divorce in Brussels. The princess, born Miss Clara Ward in Detroit, married in Paris in 1890 and has two children.

Paris U. P Chimay Caraman Svife Joseph Belgiiia Tzigane Prince Joseph Iniife Brussels Clara Ward Detroit Mich

Harbin sentence commuted by governor in arson case

Samuel Harbin once sentenced to 17 years for arson at the Duvgress county courthouse has had his term cut to eight years by the governor. Good time will shorten his imprisonment to five and a half years. Hawes and Lavelle, convicted in the conspiracy, receive eight years. Harbin’s health deteriorates as his family struggles. Owens, jailed for larceny, is commuted to reform school until age is suitable for release.

Samuel Harbin Duvgress County Denuty Hawes Lavelle Harbin Flarhin John Owens Hendricks County

Ten Cents a Day at the Blind Institute Report

The fifteenth annual report shows a 32 thousand dollar requested appropriation for next year. Last year the institute spent 27 thousand plus a 31 thousand access, with 185.25 left in treasury. The industrial department used 12 dollars of a 1 thousand appropriation for workshop work. The inmates produced 724 broom units and performed cane work and mattress making. A special 2,800 dollar appropriation was sought to replace a rotten wooden fence with iron on the north grounds. Maintenance costs 10 cents per day per inmate, the lowest among state institutions.

The Blind Institute Treasury Industrial Department J Institution

Young Swain Attempts Suicide in Ohio River

Walter Swain, son of a prominent Indianapolis family, leapt into the Ohio River at Portsmouth to end his life over unpaid board. Returning from Peary Arctic work, he faced forgery arrests in various cities but was acquitted each time. He recently left a West Union jail after a brief confinement. A Portsmouth visit a year earlier left him with frozen feet from Arctic travels. Mrs Lenhart cared for him, and her daughter Rosa reportedly married him last fall.

Walter Swain Indianapolis Ohio River Portsmouth West Union

Charity ball for German ladies' aid society at Tomlinson hall

Arrangements for a charity ball of the German ladies aid society at Tomlinson hall on Tuesday November 24 are complete. Rainbow decorations from the flower mission fair remain to enhance the hall. Two bands will play with dances and promenades alternating. Reception committee members and floor committee names are listed, with contact details for stores and vendors in the city.

German Ladies’ Aid Society Tomlinson Hall R. Rusch W. Rhodehammer H. Wetzel F. Faehnley A. M. Kuhn A. Scherrer P. Keller J. Buehler G. Boest Wm. Haerle Chas. Weiss R. Kipp C. Vonnegut H. Lieber J. Wocher 0. Stechhan A. Metzger M. Reiffel H. O. Thudium TW. O. Pantgrer E. Dolmetich Tulius Wocher I. Bertermann E. Martin Wra. Jungelaus H. Pink Geo Mueller Krauss Paul Krauss P. Irrenzel Teo Lando A. Schellschmidt Wm. Haneisen Theo Wagner Albert.Goepper Geo. Richards Kipp R. Lieber W. Haerle L. Reese O.nelius C. Walk F. Maus G. Schhull IX. Mayer WA. Wiegandt G. Becker OC. Freyzel C.becker J. Karrmann FP. Hildebrand Theo. Stein W. Langsenkamp Wm. Kothe Rich Lieber Geo. Dicksen Wim. Kiemeyer L. la- Gerié

Reprimanded the mother in reform school dispute

In circuit court Mary B. Tyner failed to place her 16 year old daughter Winnie Rutherford in a reform school for incorrigibility. Winnie testified of harsh treatment by her mother and stepfather, with witnesses describing threats and choking. Acting judge Lrawn reprimanded the mother and allowed Winnie to go home.

Mary Tyner Circuit Court Mary B. Tyner Winnie Rutherford Tyner Rutherford Mirs Tenet Lrawn

Indiana dental student fights, attacked with brick

Ford Thomas of Delphi, a senior at the Indiana dental school, clashed at Mozart hall dances after a dispute with John Saul. Thomas punched Saul, who then struck Thomas with a brick in the neck. Both were arrested. Saul was fined three dollars and costs by Judge Cox.

Ford Thomas Delphi Indiana Dental School Phes Thames John Saul Thomas Saul

Weather forecast for Indianapolis area weekend

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending Saturday afternoon. Cloudy with occasional rain, then cloudy and colder Saturday night into Sunday. Noon temperature Saturday was 49 degrees.

Indianapolis

Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Malpractice Death

C L Rhoades sues Dr Clarenda E Jeter for 10000 damages alleging negligent medical care during his wife’s delicate condition in 1893. He claims unnecessary medicines and surgical instruments caused her death and that malpractice occurred while she was under the doctor’s care.

C. L. Rhoades Clarenda E. Jeter

WIRE WHISPERS

Noel Parfait, a French politician and author, is dead in Paris. Henry Watterson and his wife sailed home from London on Saturday. Steamer Alameda arrived in San Francisco with 2 160 000 dollars in gold. Postmaster Armour of Memphis is short 12 000 and bondsmen called. Trevillian stallion sold in New York for 3 050 and will be shipped to Vienna. Canadian port preparations spark talk and mystery. Ivory is again in London court for trial. Railway leaders hold annual conference in Chicago. Kansas may legalize Mexican dollars for debts. Disturbances in Porto Rico hint at possible rebellion. Navy denies unusual rifle orders are simply fulfilling an old contract.

Noel Parfait Paris Henry Watterson London Alameda San Francisco Postmaster Armour Memphis Tenn Trevillian New York Vienna Canadian Ivory Arthur Chicago Kansas Porto Rico Spain Navy Department Navy

Wild Shootout in New Mexico Narrowly Misses Capture

A posse of U S deputy marshals with Arizona Indian scouts exchanged fire with a border gang in Mins valley New Mexico about 90 miles from Deming. Two robbers Slaves and Jeff Davis alias Musgrave attempted to surrender but fired on officers. Hayes was killed and Davis wounded as the posse closed in. The gang fled with several members trailing behind toward the brush.

San Carlos Reser Ed Slaves Jeff Davis Musgrave Hayes Davis

University Extension Conference Opens At Prepylaeum

An uplifting university extension conference opens at the Prepylaeum with remarks by Prof. Wdrnund J. James of Chicago and delegates from Purler College and Dayton. Topics include center finances and lecturer funding as the event moves into practical sessions led by Dr Francis W. Sheparason. The program closes with an address by President Harper and a recital by Prof. R. G. Moulton.

Chicago University Prepylaeum Seat Butler Purler College Cambridge England James University Extension Continnu University Extension Conference Francis W.s Sheparason Harper R. G. Moulton

Bad Meat At Market Condemns Ten Dozen Rabbits

Health department inspectors condemned about 120 rabbits offered for sale on the market Saturday noting many were decayed due to warm weather. Coal oil was poured on the carcasses to prevent future sale. Dealers were warned to exercise care or face arrest. An inspector exposed a 10 cent rabbit sale, while other market butter samples were found sound after checks by City sanitarian Clark.

Health Department Clark

Bynum Plans New Campaign Tactics From New York

W D Bynum left for New York Saturday to meet sound money Democrat readers and discuss next steps for the party. He plans permanent headquarters for literature distribution nationwide and potential organizing in silver states like Nevada and Colorado. He criticizes Sherman on greenbacks and notes bankers seek to withdraw gold via bonds.

Sound Money Democratic Movement United States National Democratic Party Nevada Colorado

Mistaken Release Causes Jailhouse Confusion In Trial

A grand jury report led to the release of James Thomas, not John Tames, sparking an error at the jail. Thomas, accused of murder, turned himself in after learning of the slip. Judge McCray blamed Sheriff Womack. the sheriff blamed the judge as an investigation begins.

Grant John Tames James Thomas Daniel McCarthy Thomas McCray Womack Judge McCray Sheriff Womack Tamessi

Found Dead in Beda George Halloway Dies at City Hospital

George Halloway 66, patient at City hospital, was found dead in bed Friday afternoon. Likely apoplexy. He was admitted Nov 14 from 8 Indiana Ave for gastric disorder. autopsy by Coroner Brayton Saturday. Survived by two children, George Halloway of Terre Haute and Mrs Jennie Hoffner of 66 Oliver St West Indianapolis.

George Halloway City Hospital Indiana Ave Brayton Terre Haute Jennie Hoffner Oliver St West Indianapolis

Death of WB Tinney Passes in Chicago

Indiana obituary notes WB Tinney longtime B and O Railroad official and Marion County deputy auditor under Taggart. He died Saturday in Chicago after heart trouble treatment. Survived by widow and two daughters, to be buried at Crown Hill after Knights of Pythias services in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis In. BR. Tinney B. & O. Railroad Marion County Thomas Taggart U. Chase Begleston Ave Chicago Tinney K. of PL Lodge Star Lodge Chase ES. White Chicangoa Blanchard Crown Hill Cemetery The Knights of Pythias

Defective flue causes minor blaze and smoke thefts

A faulty chimney prompted a noon fire department call at 3 Kentucky Ave with slight damage. Reports mention a 40-voice chorus at St Pauls M E church, a concert featuring orchestra, and a sermon series at Third Christian church. Other items note a runaway orphan return, firemen demanding accountability, burglaries at Sloan and Tenox stores, and various lectures and religious events.

Kentucky Ave St. Pauls M. Is Indianapolis Spofford IE. Tyler M. Vinst St Wabash Exeting Club Terre Haute J. Bryan Clatferma Montefiore Jo Bryan Sixth Christian Church D. R. Lucas Father Liberal Religions Congress John Adams Knightstown State House Lawrie & Robson

Diadem Flour advertises fine pastry biscuits and bread

Feed your horse Janes dustless oats. Hiram C. Castor at 988 Mass Ave lists hours 9 to 10 a m and 2 to 4 p m and Sunday 10 a m. Contact Tel 608. Diadem Flour is promoted for pastry and flaky bread, every sack guaranteed and sold by Woblesville Milling Co and grocers.

Hiram C. Castor Woblesville Miling’ Co

Spaniards Ready for War If United States Takes Cuba

Henry D. Pierce of Indianapolis reports that European observers, including a German attache in Madrid, believe Spain will pursue war with the United States over Cuba. He cites hostile English quotes, brutal treatment of American travelers, and a Madrid conference of ambassadors that favored Spain. Pierce notes Spaniards display a pro Spain sentiment at bullfights with a Cuban running hog symbol and American humiliation as possible pretext for war.

Spain United States Henry D. Pierce Indianapolis Europe America Legation Lisbon Portugal Madrid Friends of Spain Cuba Pierce Sacramento Flyine Righ Civil Guard Thes Army Hke Mr. Pierce Thhat Swain

Poindexter plans contest over Graham victory

Clarke county man H C Poindexter alleges election irregularities at the state house after Graham won the seat by 29 votes. He claims a Bennersville inspector defaced ballots with ink on thumbs and that fraudulent ballots were used and burned, threatening a house contest.

H. C. Poindexter Clarke County Graham Poindexter Wasiai Clarke Poindexter John Allen Bennelsville Republican Committee Goti

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