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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1896

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Fourteen Lives Lost As Arago Plunges On Coos Bay Rocks

Marshfield Oregon October 21 The steamer Arago of the Oregon coal and navigation company broke to pieces on the Coos Bay jetty rocks and sank in minutes. Fourteen passengers and crew perished as boats and lifeboats struggled to save others. Capt Reed and crew fought to reach the rigging while rescuers later recovered few bodies.

Ren Empire City San Francisco Mrouml Reed Mate Trenks Warner John Norranie Terri Sell Ho Che Mateo Leesward

Desperate deed of father in Blacewitz tragedy

Dresden report says writer Eulenberg killed his wife and three children with poison in their meal before taking his own life. Despondency over unemployment and poverty drove the act near Dresden, Blacewitz, on Tuesday.

Dresden U. P Eulenberg Blacewitz

Shrewd Police Probe Fails To Clear Walsh Case

John Walsh, found semi conscious by Big Four tracks, claimed robbery of 1500 dollars and travel from San Francisco to Boston. Police believed him a tramp but later noted his attire and wallet challenged the tale. He left City hospital for Chicago sister, while mystery persists.

John Walsh City Chicago Walsh Flis San Francisco Boston Indianapolis Splan City Hospital Mac Alexander Louise Walsh Washburn-ave Chicarco Emily Walsh Center St Gome Jie Tie

Funeral for Benjamin F. Foster of Indiana Odd Fellows

Funeral services for Benjamin F. Foster secretary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana Odd Fellows were held at his home on T N Alabama Street and later at Ouch Telhosyva corner with a public viewing. Rev. Guthrie and Rev. McIntosh led prayers and a eulogistic biography before the remains were moved to Crown Hill with grand lodge pallbearers from Indianapolis Madison Kendallville and other cities.

Benjamin F. Foster Indiana T. N. Ala-bama St O'Clark T. S Guthrie First Universalist Church Geo. I McIintosh Guthrie McIntosh Foster Ouch Grand Lodge Crown Hill Grand Lodge of Indidne J. H. Harper Madison J. Ts

Broad Ripple field hopes spark Dr Light faith

Dr C B Light, president of Broad Ripple gas and oil, remains confident in a paying Broad Ripple gas field despite erratic belts and seven wells sunk with five dry holes and two gushers. He forecasts field exploration if the money market improves after the election. The Indianapolis district Women’s Foreign Missionary Society discussed plans to boost subscriptions and fund native orphan education in Bombay, India.

BR. C. Light Broad Ripple Gas and Oil Company Broad Ripple Ble Tread Ripple Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Indianapolis East Indiana Roberts Park M. E N. S. Thompson Danville Til Bombay India

Special train to Terre Haute by Gray and Cleveland clubs

Gray and Cleveland clubs arrange a Thursday excursion train from their meeting hall at 1 30 to Terre Haute leaving at 2 o clock. Forty counties have paid to Thomas Carter, clerk of the state printing board, for ballots to be printed and ready by Thursday evening. Tim Griffin, custodian of the state house, packed flags and bunting Wednesday to ride to Richmond for decorating the Bryan train.

Gray Cleveland Terre Haute Gray Club Thomas Carter State Printing Board Tim Griffin State House Richmond Bryan

Harrison Speaks to 40,000 at New Albany Park

Gen. Harrison arrived by special train from Evansville to New Albany Indiana, where a thronged crowd estimated between 25,000 and 40,000 packed Airline street to reach Lcribner's park. He addressed workers on wage concerns and tariff issues, amid cheers and a strong ovation led by N T De Pauw, after a dense procession through the crowd.

New Albany Ind C. D Con Harrison Evansville Lcribner’s Park Louisville Bryan Gen. Harrison N. T. DePauw Salem Washington County Gen. Flarrison

Sullivan county politics stir amid senator race talk

Marshal Hrawkins, a native of Sullivan county, counters J I Hornaday’s district reports. He bets Sullivan county will back Bryan, challenging Hornaday’s claims and noting local Republican leanings amid congressional district debates.

Marshal Hrawkins Indianapolis Sullivan County J. I. Hornaday Meinlex Trawkins Jlornaday Machanes Pryan

Weekend drunken brawl ends with arrest and injuries

Jim Gambough and others were involved in a fight on the street when Gambough collapsed from an epileptic incident blamed on intoxication. He refused to enter a home, neighbors identified him, and police ordered him to the station. He then returned home with threats ringing in the air as officers restrained the crowd. Nearby births and marriages are listed, including several couples and new names, with a separate death section noting multiple elderly individuals.

Jim Gambough Blake and Allichigan Wlingis Wishit Gamboough Gambough

Peoria athletic company formed to succeed rubber firm

F H Henning of Peoria Illinois travels to Indianapolis to organize the Peoria athletic company which will take over the Peoria rubber manufacturing concern. The new entity will continue Patee bicycle sales and may add a full line of athletic goods with Henning as resident manager. Nov 1 Fancy marble mosaic floors J M Lilly.

F. H. Henning Peoria, Ill Indianapolis Peoria Athletic Company Peoria Rubber Manufacturing Company Hennings

Indiana political fight nears public verdict in sound money clash

A flood of quotes from Captain Gowdy and Secretary Wallace expresses firm bets on Indiana voting Republican and Democrats winning the House delegation. Coverage mentions Bryan, Cooper, and Johnson County objections, with Parks Martin guiding Bryan’s tour.

Popocrats Johnson County Election Board

Li Hung Chang Returns From Europe America Canada

Special envoy of the emperor Li Hung Chang arrived in Peking on Tuesday October 20 after completing a tour of Europe the United States and Canada as reported by U P dispatches.

Peking U. P Li Hung Chang Europe United States Canada

Noblesville Milling Co Pastry Flour Ad

When you want fine pastry light biscuits and flaky bread use Diadem Flour. Every sack guaranteed. Sold by all grocers Noblesville Milling Co.

Noblesville ’Milling Co

City Parade Exhibits Fire Dept Equipment for Taxpayers

A Wednesday afternoon parade in Indianapolis showcased the city's fighting apparatus to reassure taxpayers. The event featured night and day fire crews, police units, and a review stand with representatives from insurance companies. Demonstrations included the new fire tower and a large extension ladder, with marchers ending on Monument Place.

Indianapolis W. Washington Colbert Poace Dawson Quisley Disistan Webster Istamts City Oforts Insurance Companies Hmamer Monument Place

Campaign Pun Causes Attack at Lincoln Lane Tent

A mob attacked a Republican campaign tent at Lincoln lane and Wast-sts Tuesday night. Dr. Warker and Samuel Spooner spoke as bricks and stones were thrown, injuring William Keller. Officers were requested but not sent. warrants were issued for several arrestees as patrols responded Wednesday morning. Royal and select master masons of Indiana held their forty first annual meeting in Masonic Hall with reports of prosperity and new officers named. The Grand chapter of Royal Arch masons began sessions on Wednesday afternoon.

Lincoln Lane Wast-sts Dr. Warker Samuel Spooner Supt Colbert William Keller Ward 14 Wagner Sigarrer Sapt Indiana Grand Recorder Fumdrew J. Robinson Logansport David AL. Burns Tebanon John W. Pottinger Laporte Gromi Martin TH. Tica Indianapolis William 4H Simythe Ewards John Formigh Mishawaka Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons W. Séestt Moore C. E. Hildebrand Bertha Denny Worcester Mass P. M. Pursell Leff Pursell New York Henry W. Bennett Bennett Brooks Cleveland Albert Baker Tridiane Laury Triuanapolis John Riley Lowe N. Pennsylvania St Aura Alice Lowe Carroll L. de Witt Minnie Lowe Henry Hooker George L. Mackintosh Well Helen Seifert Erwin William Henry Coburn Louise Erwin Myla Coburn Hannah Erwin Henry Coburn Mr. Milburn

Indianapolis Weather Outlook for Oct 22 and 23

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 86 hours ending 8 p m October 22 with Wednesday night and Thursday conditions. Noon Wednesday recorded 42 degrees and 2 p m reached 92 degrees, indicating rapid temperature swings and variable fall weather.

Indianapolis Carmer

Vaudeville and Operatic Comedy At The Park And Grand

Wednesday night finishes for Fields and Hanson at the Park. Murry and Murphy present O Dowds neighbors at the Park Thursday to Saturday with the Dixie Pickaninny band. Charles Frohman brings Thoroughbred to Grand Opera House Thursday with Thomas Q. Seabrooke leading. Jefferson arrives next Tuesday at Englishs in Caleb Plumber and Mr Golightly. Weddings and society notes fill the rest of the page with many details.

O’dowd Murry Murphy Si Rm Buck Wing Mark Murphy Charles Frohman Grand Opera House Garrick Theater New York Thomas Q. Seabrooke Isabel Evesson Edgar L. Davenport H. M. Pitt Maggie Holloway Wisher Joseph Jefferson English’s Caleb Plumber Mr. Golightly Mr. Jefferson America Jefferson Pembroke Arcade

Bryan's Final Push Draws Large Crowds in Ohio and Indiana

Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan rode a long campaign trail through Sandusky and Richmond. In Sandusky a late night rally drew 3,000 to 4,990 people despite rain and cold as Bryan argued the money question against bondholders. In Richmond Indiana he spoke to about 4,090 people after a fatigued day, with brief stops at Urbana and Bradford Junction en route to Tiffin.

Erie County Bryan Sloane House Tiffin Richmond Ind U. P Mr. Bryan Indiana Urbana Bradford Junction

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