Wounded Cruelty Report From Cuba Sparks Outrage
British subject William Brown, recently freed from a Cuban prison, arrives in New York recounting brutal Spanish treatment and brutalities against prisoners. He cites Weyler’s hard line, foreign detentions, and alleged massacres, noting Cuba’s slide toward catastrophe under Spanish rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. P
William Brown
Great Britain
Hal
Vana
Cuba Libre
Wey Jer
Ward Line
Washington
Brown
Ramp Accused Cashier Ramp of Squandering $160,000
Samuel W. Ramp died suddenly at College Hill as rumors traced to a scandal involving Charles Fleischmann. Ramp, former county clerk and bank cashier, allegedly squandered $160,000 in cash from Fleischmann's private account intended for heavy drafts, while Ramp was a state senator. details point to heart failure as the cause of death, not suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati
Samuel W. Ramp
College Hill
Ramp
Third National Bank
Market National Bank
Charles Fleischmann
State Senate
Postmaster Acquitted In Broad Ripple Kiss Case
Abraham Bowen, Nora postmaster, was acquitted by Magistrate Culbertson in Broad Ripple after a trial over allegations he kissed Mrs Geo Huffman in her husband’s store during his absence. The case centered on an unwanted embrace in the merchant village.
Thanksgiving Day Celebrated Across Indianapolis Institutions
Thanksgiving was observed across Indianapolis with turkey dinners at public institutions and churches. Inmates at the blind asylum and the orphanages enjoyed meals and relaxed duties, while dances and recitals followed afternoon sermons. Union services were held at multiple churches with several pastors delivering sermons.
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Turkey
Indianapolis
Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Woman's Prison and Reform School For
Joseph Wittell
First United Presbyterian Church
Insane Hospital
Friends Church
Home-ave
Alabama St
Central-ave
First Baptist Church
Severe Fall Severs Youth’s Bicycle Injury on City Tracks
Jennie Courtney of room 25 Stewart place toppled from her bicycle Wednesday evening as her wheel slipped on muddy street car rails near Sixth and Illinois streets. She lay across the track until discovered by neighbors, was carried to a nearby grocery, and then taken home by City ambulance for medical care from Dr. Wilson.
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Jennie Courtney
Stewart Place
Sixth
Tllinois Sts
Wilson
Engagements and weddings fill a social page
The society column reports engagements for Wallie Bicher and Nathan B, and notices several weddings including IXate Thompson Henderson to Edward Nell at Meridian street church, Lillian Suoder to Percy Johnson at a relative’s home, Dolly Herr to Ellis Willits at E St. Joe street, and Gertrude Miller to Dr. W Graham Brennan with receptions in Chicago and at 240 N Capitol Ave. The Propylaeum hosts its annual ball in white and green with a grand supper, and Plymouth church hosts a second marriage for Jessie Bell to Charles Garrard with a large reception at the parents’ home.
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Wallie Bicher
Nathan B. Nathan
Edward Finney
John Jams Henderson
Ixate Thompson Henderson
Edward Nell
Plac
Meridian-st
Lillian Suoder
Percy FE. Johnson
J. EK. Pounds
James A. Miller
Gertrude Mae Miller
W. Graham Brennan
Mgr. Bessonies
Brennan
Chicago
N. Capitol Ave
Plymouth Church
Jessie Bell
William Allen. Bell
Charles Alexander Garrard
Mary Bell
Kokomo
Robert Oliver
I’. E. Dewhurst
Note
Look Out for Him in Indianapolis New Amended Law
Martinsville, Ind. reports Quincy Adana Blankenship securing a seat to represent Morgan County in the Indiana House. The piece notes his temperance stance, a Nicholson amendment proposal requiring ward signatures for saloon license petitions, and contrasts his bid with Adam Howe and Jap Miller amid campaign upheavals.
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Martinsville
Ind
No. Quincy Adana Blankenship
Indianapolis
Chrisimy ‘Ide
Troval
Blankenship
Fic
Jivdlianapolis
Ife
Adam Howe
Wowe
Jap Miller
Long
Howe
Adam
Mr. Miller
Miller
German American boating club clarifies Herman Meyers invitation
The German American boating club met to correct a misstatement in The Sun about an invitation on Herman Meyers. They insist Meyers was a stranger, not a club member, nor authorized to possess or distribute any invitations, and mystery remains how the invitation came into his possession. Otis Skinner's Thanksgiving matinee at the Grand drew a packed house with Lady of Lyons and Romeos to follow. The Empire sale for matinee and night performances was large, with the Vaudeville club presenting a strong program and Johnny Ray the standout act.
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the Sun
Herman Meyers
Otis Skinner
Lady of Lyons
the Empire
Empire
Rays
Johnny
Omma
Stewart Sisters
Fields and
Lewis
John Kernel
Johnson
Davenport
Lorélla
Farrell
Taylor
Johnny Ray
Pure Water in Indianapolis Aims at New City Contract
The Indianapolis Water Company plans a pure supply under a new contract as the city seeks guarantees of water quality. Board of works prepares demands, including a potential extra reservoir and continued deep wells. Davis notes ongoing drilling and a high capacity compressor to meet demand, while the city weighs river water cutoffs for safety. The Sanitarian backs deep well use but warns of river contamination risk if the reservoir slows purity. Russell case continues in London with Earl Russell testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Downing
Davis
SUN
Mr. Davis
Board of Works
Sanitarian Clark
Indianapolis
Jealous husband fires at wife’s lover in Harmon Street attack
David Coffey, colored, was arraigned on assault with intent to kill Martin Loud, also colored, after Coffey followed his wife to a house on Harmon Street and fired. Loud was wounded in the right side and transported to the City Hospital, where doctors say recovery is likely. Coffey claims jealousy and protection of his home as motive.
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David Coffey
Martin Loud
Coffey
Loud
Harmon-st
Maple St
Kl. Court-st. Still
Lond
Hoe
McCartyst
Kle
Harmonst
Starmonst
Joud
Coffe
Crannan
Marsee
McKinley Plurality in Wisconsin and Visit to Canton
The wire note reports McKinley’s Wisconsin plurality totaling $105,000 and Hanna visiting Maj. McKinley in Canton on Wednesday afternoon with a distinguished party. It also mentions G C Fetschen of Butte Montana filing for divorce after his wife took up theosophy and left him. Local ads reference stoves and a telephone exchange name.
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McKinley
Wisconsin
Hanna
Maj. McKinley
Canton
G. C. Fetschen
Butte, Mont
Fetschen
Good mornin to the pardoned drunk Mary at court
In a police court Judge Cox frees Mary O Neill after a light warning for drunkenness. She pledges never to drink again but asks mercy for fellow drinker Mary Stewart. Stewart faces a third offense with a 30 dollar fine and 30 day sentence. Dave Stewart is freed after a disagreement with Duke Anderson, who is fined for assault and battery.
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Mary O'Neil
Police Court
Mary
Cox
Mary Stewart
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity 26 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 26 hours ending 8 p m Nov 27 calls for occasional rains Thursday night and Friday with much colder temperatures by Friday night.
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Indianapolis
Must Stand the Loss and Big Contests in Chicago
Gen Carnahan of the Chickamauga commission filed an $80 expense claim after a Washington trip. Attorney General Ketcham cites a year old ruling that current bills draw from this year’s appropriation with year end balances reverting to the treasury, requiring special legislative action for reimbursement. In Chicago three major football games are set for Thursday with Chicago versus Michigan at the Coliseum, Boston against Chicago, and Northwestern facing Wisconsin.
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Chickamauga Commission
Gen. Carnahan
Washington
Ketcham
Treasury
Carnahan
Chicago
U. P
Michigan
Boston
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Diadem Flour Ad and Service Rates at Noblesville Milling Co
Dr Hiram Castor advertises hours and contact at 988 Mass Ave with telephone 608 for pastry and biscuits using Diadem Flour guaranteed. Noblesville Milling Co promotes flour sales through grocers. Leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented at $1.50 plus WE phone listing.
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Hiram
Castor
Mass.ave
Noblesville Milling. Co
Ind
Kellar recalls royal patrons and perilous voyages in career tales
The magician recalls thirty eight years on stage, his meetings with royalty including Dom Pedro and Queen Victoria, a near shipwreck, and financial rescues that revived his career. He emphasizes royalty as approachable, notes Li Hung Chang and Chinese Gordon encounters, and speaks on politics a free law system and sound money.
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Kellar
SUN
Europe
Davenport Brothers
Queen Victoria
Balmoral Castle
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Bay of Biscay
London
New York
TI Eallie
Philadelphia
Rio Janeiro
S Nate
Dom F Pedro
Li Hung Chang
Gordon
Balmoral
England
Colonies
Annual pure food show opens at Tomlinson hall this Saturday
City items report the annual pure food show beginning at Tomlinson hall and running to December 4 with merchants offered reduced rates. Delegates to a monetary conference will attend December 2, and long-time International Typographical Union secretary A G Wines retires, receiving gifts. The Sunday school marks its twenty fifth anniversary with reunion planned Thursday. Attorney general Ketcham moves to Washington for supreme court tax cases on December 7.
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Tomlinson Hall
D. P. Erwin
Commercial Club
John T. Brush
Louis Hollweg
Herman Lieber
A. G. Wines
International Typographical Union
College-ave.baptist Church
Ketcham
Express
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Percy B. Sullivan
Sullivan
United States
Jas. B. Wilson
The
People
Supreme Court of the United States
Baker
Supreme Court
Ella T. Hervey
City Hospital
J.W. D. Tobit
Hattie Whattville
Sioux City
North Dakota
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Weyler
Wm. Brown
Cuba
Spain
Mr. Brown
Madrid
Gen
Juane
Mrr
Jaine
Chafarina
Havana
J. M. Lilly
Janes’ ‘Dudtess Oats
Quincy Adam Blankenship
Morgan County
Commonwealth
Q. A. Blankenship
Robes Cof
Te Istaller Plenipotentiary
County of
Morgan
Mr. Blankenship
Brussels
Hall of Representatives
Wm, Rotert
English’s
Steve Brodie
Newsbows
Park Theater
Bowery
Park
Lis
Indianapolis Water Company
Russell
Tina Scott
John Cockerton
Frederick East
William Aylott
Earl Russell
Jewett
University of Oxford
Frank. Butts
Ind.ave
Tels, Grates
Dno, M. Lilly
Mary O’neil
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