25 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
1
Chicago chemist C Brice announces a method to convert crude antimony into gold and silver. He describes distillation of pure antimony, a yellow sediment, and bricks roasted in a volcano like furnace to yield molten material refined into gold, claiming strong results and future improvements.
Murphy-McKnight reports a new well on the Garver farm delivering about 175 barrels daily without blasting while a Claypool well already streams around 200 barrels. A Hammond farm well is to be shot Thursday. Combined Mur phy-McKnight production reaches about 600 barrels daily amid widespread company presence in the field.
A reform policeman was seized by a college mob on Columbia field during a cane spree. They tied him to a tree and forced allegiance to the Ancients Seth Low and the German reform union before releasing him. The Irish officer complied under pressure.
Forecast for Indianapolis area through 8 p m Friday calls for cloudy skies with occasional rains and a chance of Thursday night and Friday showers. Two fires caused about 1500 and 1000 dollars in damages at Henry Brill's department store and Deputy's Bakery, with praise for the fire department. The Third Christian church planned a Friday concert with Miss Mayme Roberts and others performing.
Washington reports Gen Gomez and staff dispute Weyler's Cuba ruin claims and peg total destruction at 77.6 million dollars including houses crops cattle and tobacco. Masso’s election as Cuban president angers Gen Blanco who warns of failed peaceful settlement with Spain.
Amos F. Eno of the former TEno Roberts Rhodes & Co business pays the remaining indebtedness after 46 years. Creditors in the dry goods district have received checks with interest, now totaling more than the original principal. Officials estimate he will pay about half a million dollars to settle outlawed and forgotten debts, with other similar cases noted for context.
A furnace overheated causing a blaze at Broadway M. E. church with about 250 dollars in damage. Another unknown origin fire damaged George Schoolhoof’s stable for about 100 dollars. Dr. Charles Cooper, age 61, died in a hospital from heart paralysis. Samuel Parker escaped from Michigan City prison after burglary charges. Tomlinson hall hosted the seventh annual firemen’s concert and ball to benefit the firemen’s pension fund.
Havana reports a failed bomb attack on the United States consulate with suppressed details. Rebels fired on Casa Blanca and attempted a raid on Cabanas fortress to free Gen Rius Rivera. authorities say conspirators moved quickly and hush efforts continue.
The Massachusetts carrying Barnum and Bailey's circus from New York to Tilbury was struck by fog and heavy seas. A giraffe was killed when thrown during the voyage, its neck broken. Four horses died, including the trick horse Lagle, while other animals remained in fair condition. A special train of Thames steamers ferried about 100 reporters to Tilbury to cover the landing.
San Francisco on November 25 reports Chief Leos rejects a Texas confession by Blanther claiming he killed Blanche Lamont last May. He asserts proof Blanther was absent when the murder occurred. A district attorney clerk testified that Theodore Durrant is alive and moved for his re sen tence.
Chicago, Nov 25. Bronco Boccaccio animal trainer narrowly escaped a lioness at the zoo during a simulated forest fire act. The lioness felled him and nearly gnawed his throat before an attendant struck with an iron bar, allowing Boccaccio to return and subdue the beast.
Mrs D M Parry hires an up-to-date Chicago coachman who trains in elite households. She shops daily while James carries the basket and learns his new role as the kitchen depots his mistress shows. The tale contrasts Chicago housework customs with Hoosier practice amid other city news about Max Rosenberg.
In Greenfield Indiana detective testimony ties Burton to the Redmond killing with a full confession as he reportedly sought a guilty plea to murder in the second degree. Prosecutor Wiltsie moves to noir the second count while first count remains central.
Dr EB Brennan of 240 North Capitol Avenue was hit by a train on Union tracks near Senate Avenue Wednesday night, suffering a concussion and two fractured ribs. He is expected to recover after the incident.
A columnist recalls aspiring performers seeking stage work and recounts a hoax in which a manager duped a young Indianapolis man. The trainer posed as a specialist, offering lessons for $15 and snake oil tonic, promising road work after staged demonstrations. The hoax leaves the Hoosier heartbroken.
Rochester voters adopt push button voting after aldermen approve 70 American Ballot Company machines. Meyers invention costs $30,000 with a claimed annual saving of $5,000. Fourteen? A party split 5 to 4.
A minister praises a conceited yet capable Indianapolis lawyer with a smooth tongue while he deflects praise. the exchange ends with a humorous quip about discussing self only. In a separate scene Attorney Hamrick clashes with Justice Lockman over conduct and a court adjourns as the attorney leads a mock march to an alley.
Storied speculation swirls around Indiana leaders from Gov. Mount to Auditor Daily as terms wrap. Talk centers on Mount seeking U S Senate with Fairbanks backing, while Maggard Hart Owen and Ketcham surface as possible successors or rivals in a crowded GOP field.
A fragmented OCR item describes a clothing store window display drawing attention on a Thursday. The note mentions a principal feature and a man dragging a turkey from a pocket, with a card reading Just to remind you seen me. The jittery text preserves odd imagery without clear names or places.
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