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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1897

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Cossio 18 released father of Evangelina Cisneros

Augustin Cossio has been freed from Cabana fortress Havana and is the father of Evangelina Cossio Cisneros who escaped from a Cuban prison weeks earlier. He was captured in 1886 and later moved to Isle de Pinos before returning to Havana.

Washington Augustin Cessio Cabana Fortress Havana Evangelina Cossio Cisneros Cuba Miss Cisneros Augustin Cossio Cienfuegos Cabanas Campos Evangelina Isle de Pinos Senor Cossio Jose Berriz Evangelina Cisneros Berliz New York Cuban Constitutional Assembly Camaguey la Yaya Domingo Mendez Capote

City and Railroad Confer Over Woodside Crossing

City officers and Pennsylvania Railroad leaders met Friday to discuss a Woodside crossing with options including a tunnel or overhead bridge. No agreement reached as General Manager Loree General Superintendent Miller and Attorney Pickens attended. The railroad seeks city funding of at least half the cost while Mayor Taggart disputes the share. A follow up meeting is planned for next week.

Pennsylvania Railroad Woodside Loree Supt. Miller S. O. Pickens Taggart

Carnival Project Discussed by Board and Trade Group

The joint committee of the Board of Trade and Commercial Club discussed a fall carnival project. The group agreed a great building should be erected for the presentation of spectacles and pageants to attract public interest with D. Pe Brwin and Cavanaugh noted among supporters.

Board of ‘Trade and Commercial Club

Five Years Of Hard Labor For Two Counterfeiters

Heinrich A. Brown the German photographer of Valparaiso and Theodore Hansen a companion in counterfeiting received five years at hard labor in the Columbus Ohio penitentiary from Judge Baker. Hansen was found guilty. Brown spoke to the court and cried as his wife and two daughters were mentioned. Hansen studied photography under Brown and specialized in taking pictures of money.

Heinrich A. Brown Valparaiso Theodore Hansen Columbus Baker Hansen Brown Prussia William America Wishard Haymarket Chicago

Mother in tears as court splits children in divorce ruling

Judge McMasters grants the divorce to John W. Collins. He orders one child to the husband and the other to Mrs. Erma Collins, prompting her to sob and plead she wants the kids more than money. Alimony discussed as property worth about 3000 dollars is divided. The trial spanned three days with accusations of adultery and claims of fear.

Franklin Township Flech Collins Misters

Burton trial nears verdict as closing arguments unfold

Prosecutor Wiltsie blasts defense while Burton’s lawyers press for reasonable doubt. Downing and Spahr challenge confession credibility and highlight alibi gaps. The defense argues manslaughter and urges mercy as Judge Offutt delivers clear instructions limiting the charges.

City to complete new police head quarters and dispensary

The article notes rising progress on a new police station and city dispensary with occupancy expected January 1. It details estimated furnishing costs at 9125 dollars, ongoing work by plasterers and carpenters, and plans to move council functions into the new building while expanding space for city departments and a future parks department.

Board of Public Works Scherrer City Record Board of Works Board of Health

Perjury charge linked to earlier false pretenses acquittal

Thomas Kane now faces perjury accusations for sworn statements to obtain money from an accident insurer after an acquittal for obtaining funds under false pretenses. In police court four youths including Harry Shaines and Arthur Melvin were arraigned for highway robbery of Frank Rupe near Senate and Pearl streets. the revolver and $3 were recovered, and the case was continued pending Rupe's appearance.

Thomas Kane Stevenson Building John W. Holtzman Harry Shaines Thomas Hanrahan Harry O'Brien Arthur Melvin Frank Rupe W. J. Gates W. Thirtieth St Senateave Pearl St Asche Dugan O'Brien Rupe

Col Blacks Argument in Murder Trial at Greenfield

In Hancock county court, Col. R A Black resumes defense for James Burton charged with killing Frank Redmond. He urges the jury that murder indictments cover lesser degrees and that the state must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. He casts doubt on the prosecution, noting four men linked to the robbery and questioning the confession.

Spahr Greenwood Louisville Snahr Pruitt Cal. Black Jie Burton Col. Kisch Black Wiltsie Downing Ant Tennessee Penitentiary Splann Andersonville Libby Colbert Frank Redmond Indiana Shakespere Supreme Court Woods United States Court Mr. Wiltsie Miss Redmann Ripley County Offutt Burton Cold Col. Black Mr. Black Harvey Phillips Collins Buschman Busehman's Buschman’s Peak Nashville

Pembroke arcade to host Saturday evening concert

In Indianapolis occupants of the Pembroke arcade plan a concert this Saturday evening. Joe Scharff and family from Chicago were called home due to the illness of his father Nathan Scharff living in the Yeddo flat at 313% N. Alabama. Home telephone company to organize to operate a local plant using Kurtz national company apparatus with about 1800 subscribers claimed.

Pembroke Arcade Joe Scharff Chicago Nathan Scharff Yeddo Alabama St. Home Telephone Company Kurtz National Telephone Company Indianapolis Council Committee On Public Morals Phoebe Deaconess Society Tomlinson Hall Howard Clark Louisville Mattie Mahoney James W. Thompson United States Army Sorrell Thompson

Initiation Prank Turns Sour in Local Liquor League

A Tuesday night joke by 20 candidates in the State liquor league rooms ends when a colored cleaner, hearing a “goat” feeding plan, uncovers a coffin end used as a prop for the initiation. He fled after fear and an investigation revealed the hidden bear bottles in the coffin box.

State Liquor League Callen Doc Yondah

The Sun Watch Contest Sparks Wide Participation

The Sun's watch contest attracts many youths as girls turn in 25 subscriptions each in a day. Boys trail closely with strong promise of success. The contest ends the night before Christmas, inviting new contestants to earn prized timepieces with modest effort.

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity ends Nov 28

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 pm Nov 28 calls for colder and fair weather. Saturday night should be fair and Sunday also fair. Noon Saturday temperature was 20 and 2 pm reached 33.

Indianapolis

Sunday Church Services Across City Selections

Multiple churches list morning services with various ministers including Rev R H Neighbor Rev C N Sims Rev C E Bacon Rev M L Haines Rev J E Pounds Rev C C Lasby Rev A J Graham Rev R V Hunter Rev J Cumming Smith Rev G A Carstensen Rev C A Hare and Rev G A Hare. Evening services noted at several, with many dispensing them for Associated Charities anniversary events at English's Opera House.

First Baptist R. H. Neighbor Meridianst M. E C. N. Sims Roberts Park M. B C. E. Bacon First Presbyterian M. L. Haines Central Christian J. E. Pounds Central Ave M. H C. C. Lasby Christ Episcopal Associated Charities English Opera House

Woman Orchestrated Murder To Marry Lover At Wedding

Saint Scholastique November report details Isadore Poirer’s murder after a church wedding. Poirer’s wife Mrs Isadore Poirer and Samuel Parslow confessed to killing Poirer by throat cutting during a home attack to enable their marriage plans.

Saint Scholastique Saint Cauute Isadore Poirer Samuel Parslow

Blauvelt Sues for Divorce Over Non Support

Lillian Blauvelt, a singer who performed at an Indianapolis festival, filed for absolute divorce from Royal Stone Smith of New York City. She asked the court on Friday for an order against non support citing grounds of non support and seeking legal action.

Bismarck N. D Lillian Blauvelt Winchester Royal Stone Smith Carnegie Academy of ‘Music New York City

Turned the Tables in Contempt Case at Judge Carter Court

Cora M Stelting had her husband brought to Judge Carter's court on a contempt charge after she claimed since their divorce 77 weeks ago he has paid no support for two children. Attorney Swift alleged the husband left Indianapolis for Chicago before the divorce and sought custody changes favoring Stelting and her mother. The case will resume in two weeks.

Cora M. Stelting Carter Swift Stelting Indianapolis Chicago Elisha Tomlgson Traders Point

Praise for Miss Oxlepp in London Violin Times

A London Violin Times critic lauds Miss Jeannette Orlepp, introduced to the world by the Indianapolis press club. The reviewer notes rapid progress under August Wilhelm, captivating delivery, flawless intonation, and masterly double stops, describing her as a teen with exceptional skill.

Oxlepp London Jeannette Orlepp Indianapolis Press Club August Wilhelm Tex Aly

Rumor Claims MP Salaries Restored to Pre 1893 Scale

In St Louis on Friday night Vi c Warner said there is no confirmation of a salary rollback at Missouri Pacific and that reports of restored pay to pre 1893 levels are not substantiated.

ST. Louis Missouri Pacific Vic Warner

Police Hartford Dies From Haymarket Riot Wounds

Chicago November 27 Police Hartford a victim of the unrest at the Haymarket riot died at Cook County Hospital. Wounds sustained during the riot contributed to the death according to hospital reports.

Chicago Hartford Haymarket Cook County

Gresh's Dancing Re Union Trust Building Reopens

City notice reports a re opening of the Gresh's Dancing Re Union Trust Building at 120 Ei opposite the post office. Daily new classes announced by Jing include exercises and dance sessions.

Gresh Dancing Re Union ‘Trust

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Cossio Evan Gelina Cisneros Ordizance D&e de Lome Massachusetts Ave Spain Madrid Catholic University Tannis Taylor United States American Ordnance Company Ordnance Company McMasters New City City Life Wm. II Elder's I Jones Blauvelt
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