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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1897

Page

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Lively Chicago Mayors Visit Indianapolis in Political Clash

A large crowd greeted Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison Jr and Taggart at Tomlinson Hall as Cook County Democrats arrived by special train. Speechmaking sparked applause while tensions flared with a saloonkeeper's outburst and a brief scuffle, ending with guards escorting the provoked man out of the hall.

Union Station Tomlinson Hall Benjamin Adirondacks Vanny Carter Garrison Chicago Lakeside Lafayette Shnost Cook County Democracy Leon Bailey Tiarrisen Joseph Wipley Pelres Miles Devine Whenmazvor Usu Tagwarts Mores Mascor Harrison Meyer Eva Walter Thomas Mills W. J. Bryan Mills English Samuel Spooner Taggert Spooner White River Harding Kerr Warding Book

Haughville Meeting Fans Gop Turbulence in Indiana City

A Democratic row at a Republican gathering in Haughville drew about 480 attendees, with 150 women present as Charles Bookwalter, City Park board scrutiny, and criticisms of Mayor Taggart dominated a long speech program. Charles Bookwalter attacked land sales and park issues while City Attorney Joe Bealing discussed a local scandal as tensions flared.

Indianapolis Haughville Harding Mr. Harding Charles Bookwalter Taggart English Park Board Joe Flack Joe Bealing Sterling. Holt Mr. Realing Thornes. Colbert Eleventh and Brooksts Chrs W. Brown Cassius Clay Gurley Brewer George Milligan

Rhody's Last Speech At Campaign Meet In Indy Court House

Rhealy Shiel spoke before 800 attendees at the east court house entrance on Thursday evening. He railed against the water trust and the bank gang, applauded Harding, and urged a vote for Newt Hardin. The event lasted 44 minutes with several hecklers and a loud crowd reaction.

Rhealy Shiel Court House New York Chicago Cincinnati Learwell Jr Walter Tageart Koaner Tam Taregart Hoel EL Dant Commercial Club Columbia Clin Board of Trade Consumers’ Gas Trust Mieht Tom Helt Taggart Rhody Paic Harding Newt Bam Morss Hardin Sam John R. Pearson Pearson Hoss Smith Udell Lulusts Indianapolis Senateave Twenty-first-st

The Gadi in a Rage Over Prisoner Release Showdown

A tense scene unfolds as the Cadi Buskirk storms against prosecutor Merk Walker over releasing convicts. Walker threatens a confrontation, citing political bias, while the court floor heats with accusations and a dramatic threat to “knock your face off.” The deputy’s outrage culminates in a heated exchange and a warning of trouble.

Cadi Merk Walker Louis Williame Bace Canim Williame Cannon Ead Williams Woress Walker Waller Cneilly Tesla Tim Pheets Emir Hunt Kurta Iwelkhui Mr. Walker Jim Crawford Sineimiz

Retail price blitz across city stores and sales

A string of advertising blurbs lists numerous stores and deals from Klepper's to Saks Co. urging shoppers to visit outlets for fall carpets feet wear hats shoes and clothing. It promotes bargains at Monarh groceries World’s Fair furnishings and various outlets with emphasis on price and selection.

Klepper Gal Coughlin & Wilson Ducas Socwell Warle Monarch Wasson Great Progress Clothing Rubens Saks & Co Danbury Geo. J. Marott’s Maguire Granger Robert Drake People’s Outfitting New York Chas, Mayer & Co

Jury Has The Case In Ferriter Murder Trial

In Marytinsville Indiana October 2 jurors heard closing arguments in the Ferriter murder case. Prosecutor J E Sedwick urged a life sentence while defense counsel AL Potts argued self defense and questioned police conduct. State attorney W ills Williams stressed Ferriters long criminal record and cold blooded killing, and defense attorney John J Griffiths urged mercy and rational consideration by the jury. Judge Grobbs delivered the charge and the panel retired at 9 o clock after a brief session with jurors returning to delay further deliberations Friday.

AL BL Potts Sedwicl Tie Niefe Ware Perriter Hie Eker Mack Vensley Alt Potts Tim Joseph Williams Werrirer Reform School Aflcor Worlkhouse Charles Ware Williams John Ferriter John J. Griffiths Plainfield Ken Heave Chas. Wiltsie Merriter Hetie Efe Ferriter Wilkie Upton John Merriter Wiltsie J. K. Steirwalt

White cappers questioned by farmer near Bloomington road

A farmer observed a group walking past the Morris house a quarter mile south of the courthouse on Bloomington road. He suspected they were white cappers and asked their destination, but was relieved to learn who they were.

Quarte Morris House Court House Bloomington Tie New York J. L. Downs Gen. Grant St. Louis Central Park Tsiken Presbyterian Hospital Destore Mir Downs Linsolnave Cleveland Freeman Farnum Dhe Gerlach Deswas Downs Yvai Downs Mane Europe Mapleton

State Board Approves Library Plan Reforms

The State board of education approved plans from State librarian Henry on Friday morning to classify the state library by subjects and laws. A bibliography of Indiana Indian authors will be completed, aiding writers and historians. Visiting committee for Terre Haute normal includes A. R. Taylor, W. R. Snyder, and Sen. Fremont Crocodwime.

State Board of Education Henry Indiana Terre Heule Normal A. R. Taylor The Kansas State Normal W. R. Snyder Muncie Fremont Crocodwime Williamsport

Defeat looms for railroads in joint traffic suit

Washington dispatch says thirty-two major railroads face defeat in the joint traffic association suit brought by the government. A loss could trigger chaos in rates, with railroads likely to let the government appeal by default. The issue mirrors the Frary Missouri decision, risking pooling legislation. Officials deny compromise aims, though signs point to a dropped fight.

York Ort. S Washington Dispatch Herald Joint Traffic Association Eastern Tank Lines Treme Court Frars-Missouri Supreme Court Congress Sfncials Department of Justice

Financial swindler Gibson faces New York court action

New York prosecutors arraigned Himmel C. Gibson on a charge of passing a $540 worthless check. The accused, described as a prolific swindler, claims a vast web of schemes across cities like Garden City Topeka and Akron. He allegedly promoted bonds and stocks for big names while owing hundreds of thousands and skipping petty operations.

New Yor Himmel C. Gibson Jeffersson Market Imperial Hotel Gibson P. A. B. Widener Steve’ Elkins Edinboro Garden City Kas Chicago Topeka Bartholomew Kansas Moines Abron Akron Stylway Comepany General Evact Company New York Boston Gene Svill James B. Clews Samuel Thomas Henry Clews & Co Pittsburg Widener, Aikins and Magee Akron Emmet C. Gibson Akron Street Railroad and Illuminating Company Akron Street Railway and Illuminating Company Imperial New Netherland Continental Walton Stratford Philadelphia Buchtel Duquesne Hollenden and Weddell Cleveland Cadillac Detroit

Indianapolis Weather Forecast for 86 Hours Ending Oct 9

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m Friday night colder and fair conditions expected Friday night and Saturday. Temperature at Friday noon was not legible, and at 2 p m it was 7.

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Passenger official urges pause on mileage book change

A passenger official says roads have definitely decided to alter the interchangeable mileage book to satisfy all parties and suggests traveling men should now give the matter a rest for a time.

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