23 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1897
Page
1
A frost for Weyler arrived at Barcelona Tuesday morning and was received coldly by the populace. The cabinet crisis looms as Spain weighs autonomy for Cuba with trade controls debated and protests against Cuban tariffs influencing the plan.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m November 24 calls for fair and cold conditions with freezing temperatures overnight Tuesday. Daytime Tuesday reached 32 degrees at noon and 33 degrees at 2 p m with continued fair weather through Wednesday.
Annie Knodle founder 1834 Indianapolis born daughter of Adam Knodle died at her brother George Knodle 395 Central Ave Tuesday morning of heart failure. She lived with her brother since her mother’s death and belonged to Tabernacle Church, originally joining the old Third Presbyterian Church at its founding.
The grievance committee of the Central labor union reports progress in broadening the boycott against Armour Packing Company of Chicago to Indianapolis. It plans to address the county contract with a union plumber for the Board Children's Guardians Home and authorizes a directory publication by President Groff. Daily will send Gea ham and John E. Cleland to Detroit Thursday to review the Continental Assurance Company’s securities and business in Indiana, with Hammond as its eastern office.
Attorney Korbaley argued in Judge Allen's court over a $25,000 dispute about requiring a foreign company to file papers and pay state fees. The case involves the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad's consolidation with a coal road and its capitalization. He warned that foreign firms should pay taxes like locals and avoid using federal court to dodge costs.
The supreme court reviews Silas Shepard trustee case against Meridian National Bank reversing Marion superior court. It holds Shepard may sue as trustee or receiver and the bank misused trust funds to offset Sullivan's debt. A Greene circuit reversal concerns Wesley Kates incest indictment and 1897 act amendment.
George Lindsey, a colored man from Indianapolis, was sentenced by Judge Baker to five years in the penitentiary for passing raised bills after a string of recent offenses. Lindsey initially pleaded not guilty, then changed his plea as testimony showed epileptic tendencies and a history of shrewd counterfeit operations. Also mentioned are shorter sentences for others, and a Honolulu woman seeking information about an Indianapolis relative.
A tearful staged scene at the Door of Hope led to the arrest of Howard Clark alias Cleaver, identified as a Louisville safecracker linked to a gang that robbed many Kentucky safes. Clark claimed a wife and family and faced loitering charges while police assess ties to local burglaries.
Washington society braces for a busy season as Mrs Ho bart returns this week and administration leaders plan numerous entertainments at the White House. The first lady is expected to formally introduce one of the president’s nieces. Optimistic leaders foresee a renaissance of Dolly Madison era hospitality in the capital.
Noblesville mayor Edgar Wilson was arrested in Indianapolis on a fraud charge connected to a Dowagiac widow, Martha Gibbs. He allegedly used mail to obtain a loan and mortgaged real estate as security while promising marriage she pursued action after engagement ended.
In Greenfield Indiana on November 23 the murder trial of James Burton for the killing of Frank Redmond began with a full jury panel and extensive voir dire. The 12 jurors include farmers and a glass company superintendent. trial coverage highlights Judge Offutt and the defense and prosecution teams and the crowd’s anxious interest.
In Greenfield Indiana on November 23 the trial opened with Prosecutor Wiltsie announcing the case. At 9 15 am witnesses including John Raymond and the Redmond family entered the courtroom to testify about murdered Frank Redmond.
Edward W. Little was elected councilman at large in a special session amid factional harmony between the so called green horns and fossils. Commodore Higgins led the nomination, Scanton seconded, and a unanimous vote followed as Mahoney declared Little the winner.
Ismar the Egyptian, a renowned clairvoyant and palmist, is meeting with success in her New Tilincis Street parlors. Crowds seek readings of the past and forecasts of the future, and she will stay only a few days, so visitors should consult her now.
Monday's session of the Wright New case featured frequent legal quarreling over missing bank books. Jurors examined old letters from the seventies with a magnifying glass while delays stretched the proceedings. Humor from Mgr Ketcham and a hog raiser juror lightened a long day as the trial could last four to five weeks.
E M Goebel market master ill Coroner reports seven November cases Record breaker Propylaeum ball upcoming in midweek Edward Nicholson fined ten dollars and costs for cutting hole in Mrs Etta Grieve’s arm Bryan and Jones may attend Indiana valley bimetallic clubs in Indianapolis Ladies turnverein concert at German House Thanksgiving Hungarian Pleasure Club ball at Greshams Union Trust Building Postmaster Sahm notes east green goods showers sending many letters to Indianapolis William Perkins to face police court Wednesday for theft from George Hammel Pearl Dean Bennett seeks divorce from Clark H Lillie Quinn separated from Joseph Sigel Akers seeks divorce from Lottie Receiver McGettigan turns Premier steel works over to Indiana Steel Co for 16300 Lillian Russell employed in Washington street store Runaway horse kills itself after crashing into Haughville car near Michigan Street bridge Lunch sale proceeds for Florence Crittenden rescue mission Antonia Donaldson seeks divorce from Elmer Big Four engineer alimony 1000 Holy Innocents church elects senior and junior wardens and vestrymen Notable concert directed by Louis Ehrgott featuring Rebecca Goldberg Ed Nell Hugh McGibeny Pat Alonzo Pettit jailed for being crazy Chalks up Mr John Barleycorn Prospect Lodge 45 Masons address by Grand Master Neal Annis W W Thomas and others for Orphans Home
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