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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1896

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Holt Denounces Free Silver and Democrat Regularity

Sterling R. Holt, Monday, released a pointed letter declaring the fusion in Indiana releases every true Democrat from supporting the Chicago ticket. He denounces free silver carnage and argues party regularity forbids support for populist substitutes, urging Indiana Democrats to abstain from backing the fusion electors.

Chicago Bryants United States Democratic Party Free Silver Indiana Jefferson Madison Benton Jackson Andrew Jackson Senate South ‘Carolina Alhoun Democratic State Committee Democratic Committee Democrats

Keystone plans new oil wells at Broad Ripple

The Keystone gas and oil company prepares to sink seven or eight more wells at Broad Ripple. Work starts once sites are located. A glycerine can remains near the Murphy McKnight well bottom as they test an explosive drop. A leak experiment is planned around Monday or Tuesday. Oil pumped for days with little change. a deeper drill might have yielded a better flow. The third well north of the first two may reach oil or gas rock by Tuesday evening.

Keystone Gas and Oil Company Broad Ripple Murphy-McKnight Cannister Broad Ripple Gas and Oil Company

F. H. Lancaster Dead a Marion county settler

Francis H. Lancaster a pioneer of Marion county died at his home 18 Ludlow ave Sunday morning of heart dropsy. Born in Kentucky 1825 he moved to Marion county at age nine and lived in Indianapolis 16 years as a blacksmith when health allowed. He married Adaline Snyder in 1847. A Methodist, he will be buried from Ludlow avenue at 9 Tuesday morning with Rev. G W Troyer officiating. He leaves a widow and ten married children.

Francis H. Lancaster Marion County Ludloware Mr. Lancaster Kentucky Indianapolis Adaline Snyder Isaac Snyder Hancock County Methodist Church Ludlow-ave G. W. Troyer Lincoln-ave. M. EB Lancaster

Wild rush as wheat soars in Minneapolis panic

Wheat jumped six cents in Minneapolis within an hour as shorts scramble for cover. Chicago followed with a three cent rise amid global price rallies and heavy margin calls. Canadian crops are short, with Manitoba output halved, while Ontario cash wheat sells at 78 to 80 cents and Manitoba No 1 hard around 77 cents. In St Louis, December wheat opened at 81.5 cents, rising before easing back, with brokers noting no local squeeze risk.

Minneapolis U. P Tagg-St Manitoba Ontario Fort William Lake Superior ST. Louis Merchants’ Exchange

Births and Deaths New City Notices Listing Multiple People

Birth announcements show Charles and Mrs Isirschner a girl at 681 Charles St Cyrus and Mrs Heizer a boy in the city Karl and Mrs Mayer at 177 N Piiest a girl J A and Mrs Perin at 6144 E Washing ton St a boy Charles and Esther Blaine 214 N Piie William and Cora Jones 72 S Noble St Horace and Lucille Young Sixth St Fred and Clara Rooker 424 E Vermont St a boy Death notices list Hattie Nath an 77 255 S Capitol Ave senile debility Dortha Reineke 74 248 Union St chronic bronchitis George Carter 40 59 WN Illinois St phthisis Israel Taylor 71 280 E St Clair St Mary Armstrong 77 city la grippe Joseph Bidee 73 396 S Illinois St cancer Infant Kennedy 5 weeks 215 Le Grande uve whooping cough John Brady 47 city cancer Marriage licenses William Pennington and Deliah Laub j and Isadora Payne Wardwood mantels grates Jno M Lilly Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats

Charles Isirschner Charles St Cyrus Hattie Nalthan S. Capitol Ave Dortha Reineke Union-st George Carter WN. Ilinois-st Israel Taylor E. St. Clair-st Mary Armstrong City la Grippe Joseph Bidee S. Illinois-st Infant Kennedy John Brady William Pennington Deliah Laub J Isadora Payne Mann Anna Gibbons

Negro bites Patrolman Cronin ear in rush at Louisville

Frank Stubbs, a black man, was arrested in Louisville after biting off Patrolman Cronin’s left ear and damaging a finger during a disorderly arrest at Wade Tickts resort. Indianapolis police expect his return and vow no mercy if he resists. Cronin’s condition is improving under doctor supervision.

Stubbs Cronin Wade Tickts Indiana Uve George Crrrico Philmister Carrie Clarries Lesants Indianapolis Puuers Mashem Pera Bursy Nellieve Arena Euele Biarott

S F Galloway dies at Capitol Ave home

Samuel F. Galloway, 699 N Capitol Ave, died suddenly of heart failure on Sunday after years of poor health linked to wartime illness. Born Philadelphia July 1844, he served in the Ninety seventh Pennsylvania regiment, later moved to Pennington Indiana, then Indianapolis in fur and mercantile trades. Survived by wife Alice Henry and son Walter, an artist on the New York World. Funeral plans not yet announced.

S. F. Galloway Capitol-ave Samuel F. Galloway N. Capitol-ave Galloway Philadelphia Pennsylvania Pennington Ind Indianapolis Penn-sylvania-st South-st

Diadem Flour Promises Fine Pastry and Light Biscuits

An advertisement from Noblesville Milling Co. touts Diadem Flour for fine pastry and flaky bread with every sack guaranteed. Sold by all exogerd in Noblesville.

Noblesville Milling Ga

Altgeld Denies Defeat and Aims for Bryan Victory

New York Oct 19 United Press Gov Altgeld of Illinois dismissed a report that he sought to save himself from defeat by trading Bryan votes. He insisted Illinois would go for Bryan, predicting a threefold majority this year. He said Bryan would win even if other states falter, and affirmed confidence in victory there.

New York U. P Altgeld Illinois United Associated Press Bryan Mr. Aitgeld Handa Ohio Missouri

Death of Ben Foster Grand Secretary of Odd Fellows

Benjamin I Foster grand secretary of the Grand encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows died at his North Alabama street home Monday morning at 6 after eight months illness Heart failure and dropsy were the immediate cause He was born in Cincinnati January 28 1820 He formerly preached and debated religious leaders in Indiana He served as state librarian under Oliver Morton and became grand secretary in 1871 Survived by three sons Frank Charles Fred and daughter Grace The funeral will be held Wednesday by the Odd Fellows The article also notes the McKinley camp soldiers encampment in Indianapolis October 30 and a separate athletics record from San Jose California

Benjamin I. Foster The Independent Order of Odd-Fellows Alabama-st Benj. I. Foster N. Alabama-st Cincinnati Indiana William Hogarth Lozier Morrison Opera House Meridian Marylandsts M. O’connor Foster Odd Fellows’ Lodge Madison Ind Oliver P. Morton Lincoln Gov. Morton Enos B. Reed Frank Charles Fred Grace Order of Odd Fellows McKinley Camp of Soldiers, Sailors and Sons of Veterans of Indiana Indianapolis John Coburn PD. R. Lucas Mount

Widows Claim Estate Of Local Divorce Lawyer

Four women, each calling herself a wife, contest the $100000 estate of Fordham lawyer James H. Whitelegge who died without a will after a brief illness. The cases involve multiple marriages and alleged elopement, with claims extending to homes in Harlem and property in Jersey City and Paterson. Attorneys Evarts Choate and Beaman have been retained by the latest claimant.

Whitelegge Harlem Jersey City Paterson Abraham A. Loziar Bronx Park Currie Europe Mr. Whitelegge Fordham Whitelege Schumney England

Missing funds charge against Indianapolis company captain

A. L. Stevenson, captain of an Indianapolis colored company, received 8247 on Sept. 12 to pay the men after the Sept. 9 encampment, but was accused of diverting 70.85 to fines. Adjutant-general Robbins learned the shortfall and referred the case to Guy Boyle, J. M. Porter, and Lieut. Phillips for investigation. Robbins claimed no shielding and noted Stevenson may vote for McKinley. Nan Elliott offered 40 to cover the shortage. Stevenson is reportedly in the city.

A. L. Stevenson Indianapolis Robbins Stevenson Guy Boyle J. M. Porter Lieut Phillips McKinley Nan Elliott J. M. Par~ter

Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Nearby areas

Forecast covers the 36 hours to 8 p m on Oct 20 with warmer partly cloudy skies. Temperatures noon Monday 45 and 2 pm 52. Rev Wharton evangelist continues services at Colege-are Baptist with evening meetings this week. Mrs P W Bush to provide music. snow mentioned as possible in the morning.

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Holt Sterling R. Holt Sound Money Washington National Democratic Party Mr. Bryan Gen. Weaver Nebraska Congress Mir. Bryan Weaver F. H. Lancaster Chicago Board U. P.J Liverpool London Berlin Paris Canada Toronto Dominion Wardwood Jno M. Lilly Piubbs Louisville Frank Stubbs Ger Colbert Kinney Thornton Mkinley Cleveland Jority Ben. F. Foster Jill San Josh Cal U. PJ Cc. M. Smith San Jose Milpitas George Hamlin Imperial Cycling Club San Francisco James H. Whitelegge Fordham, N City Lifej Lawrence Hanlon Ave Balfour Board of Safét
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