06 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1897
Page
1
Spectators fill Reynolds hall as Mayor Taggart delivers a familiar oration and Judge Cox and Clerk Stuckmeyer listen. John Kealing performs a dramatic piece while Taggart accuses Bookwalter of lying, previews a Thursday talk on elections, and details alleged financial schemes involving Frenzel, Ricketts property, and a city bank feud.
Report from Indianapolis area notes Capdlidare Bini speaking in Weert and Moran St. corner residents express enthusiasm for Ali Sroith. Observers say Smithy Wilt shows potential as a mayoral candidate, with opinions split over Taggar and Harding.
Rhody Shirl delivered the first of his political lectures at the east entrance of the state house attracting about 1,006 listeners. He criticized bosses and manipulation by banks and trusts while contrasting honest bosses with those pursuing personal gain in Indianapolis.
Secretary Bicknell of the States board of charities describes an economy experiment at the Jeffersonville reformatory. Previously socks were bought ready nude for at least 5 cents per pair. a $10 second hand knitting machine was bought, enabling one convict to knit all socks. Material costs are 0.5 cents per dozen. The institution uses 3,260 pairs annually, or 249 dozen per year. The annual saving from the machine is about 1 cent.
Ella Swafford files a suit for support through her friend John D. Durham naming her husband William M. Swafford and his guardian Theo C. Whitcomb as parties. She alleges marriage on July 28, desertion on July 24, a return on October 2, another desertion on October 5, leaving her without means of support.
John St. Schatz doing business as Indianapolis woodenware company 90 S. Delaware st assigns for benefit of creditors. Assets about 1200 dollars. indebtedness 800 dollars to 1000 dollars. Julius W. Martens named as trustee.
Nellie Purdue, described as desperate, faced criminal court on a Wednesday morning plea of insanity for stealing a bicycle from Benjamin F. Carey about a month ago. She allegedly borrowed the wheel for an hour ride and was found in Anderson two days later after selling the bicycle.
Henry Wolf a 47 year old laborer died at City hospital on Tuesday after collapsing while talking with an inmate. He was brought to the hospital from his home at 1144 Shelby Street Monday night. The coroner's autopsy determined heart disease as the cause of death.
The National Municipal League will hold its next national convention in Indianapolis. The decision was made at the executive committee meeting in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Flames gutted the residence of Joseph Dimsbury at 707 Wilson Street early Wednesday, causing about $300 in damage before firefighters contained the blaze. No injuries were reported.
A Republican get together at a prominent young worker's home broached charges and strategy as Democrats accused operatives of coaching meetings. The scene drew inferences on impending shifts, with remarks about James New and the campaign’s perceived lack of confidence and funding disputes surfacing amid early forecasts of Friday’s spring push.
Governor Mount and officials faced opposition as a special train of health officers visited Louisville and Toursville to inspect for yellow fever. The visit highlighted fears of an outbreak in Indiana, with Dr Hurry and city sanitarian Clark pressing for a southern inspection system and rapid action to protect Indianapolis.
New York Oct 6 Cuban charge d affaires in Washington says Autonomy talks with Spain are useless and independence is the only path. Prisoners and Spaniards trapped in Santa Clara region report fighting near Recas with Cuban forces forcing a retreat and casualties on both sides. Madrid dispatch claims a plan for autonomy with strong veto powers to the captain-general, but insurgents reject any autonomy under Spanish rule.
Robert Coyle was discharged in police court on murder charges after a Sunday morning incident at a S Delaware street saloon where he slapped David Wurth, causing a fall that injured him. judge found no criminal intent. Admiral Brown talks war at Loyal Legion meeting critiquing navy growth and predicting Havana capture if Spain attacks. The October Propylaeum gathering elected new members Col. Fairbanks, Capt. He Spain, Robert Malott Fletcher, Oliver Enaley, Gustav Kasmerling, Frank Martin. Also notes a misstatement about a park board case and reports a burglary case and a testimonial for Burdock Blood Bitters.
Thomas Harris, 55, an old soldier on furlough from Marion Soldiers' Home, died after swallowing morphine at 44 West Washington Street Indianapolis on Tuesday evening. He had become despondent over an injury and his engagement to Jennie Line, who swallowed four morphine pills to prove it was not a joke. Harris, of the Eleventh Indiana volunteers, had no immediate relatives here. two boys from the area are at the reform school in Plainfield.
In Indianapolis a saloon at 4 N Illinois street run by Charles T Hull was shut by license inspector John Manning for operating without any license. A police court case revealed gambling at the venue with Winters losing 27 dollars and a pawned watch. Grimes Dudbridge and Winters faced gambling charges. Hull cleared on Nicholson law by lacking a license.
Forecast covers Indianapolis and vicinity through 6 p.m. Thursday with temperatures at noon 3 and 67 p.m. Wednesday. Yom Kippur observed as holiest Jewish day. Rab Messing lectures noted. Local corporate filings include Iown Life Insurance admittance, Terre Haute loan society charter, Peru oil and gas firm, and Columbus Fuel Gas capital. A marriage occurred in Shelbyville. Kiseme Gum Co sues for patent infringement in federal court. Local council opens season with temperance emphasis. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.
Defense portrays Ferriter as acting in self defense during a confrontation with Patrolman Ware. Key witnesses describe a scuffle, a spilled beer, and Ferriter’s supposed injuries while the state pushes for manslaughter versus murder. Court scenes reveal strong public interest and emphasis on the death penalty outcome.
A boy on his knees begs Patrolman Holtz to spare Harrington, crying that he won’t hurt his mother. The scene ends with Holtz leaving the room after calming the boy. Patrol actions follow amid unclear notes on pricing and laundry offers in the same vicinity.
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