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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1896

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Bryan rails against panic from silver policy

In Bloomington Illinois on October 20 7 the Bryan campaign counters panic fears of free coinage. The crowd heard Bryan claim free silver will stop panic and boost money circulation while opponents predict ruin. Stevenson greeted Bryan on arrival in Bloomington and praised democratic traditions before Bryan spoke to about 15 000 people.

Bloomington Til Prent Stevenson Bryan Franklin J Gen. Stevenson

Weather forecast for Indianapolis Oct 28

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 24 hours ending 8 p m on Oct 28. Warmer and fair Tuesday night with increasing cloudiness and possible showers on Wednesday. Temperature at noon Tuesday was 71 and at 7 p m 72.

Indianapolis

Dr Wells Posts Queries to Evans Woolen After Sinking Incident

Dr John D. Wells states he has prepared questions for Evans Woolen following an incident at 365 Virginia Ave Tuesday evening. A lively discussion is anticipated in a setting linked to Peurth ward Assell elu on Monday evening.

John D. Wells Evans Woolen Virginia Ave

Death of Jacob Hirschman founder of local flouring business

Jacob Hirschman born in Württemberg Germany and long resident of Indianapolis died at his Washington Street home Monday afternoon. He came to America in 1868, worked as a cabinet maker, then invested in Jagon Tirschaann and later ran a cafe. He returned to Germany briefly before dying, with funeral services planned from his residence at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Jacob C. Hirschman Tid Washington St Wurtembureg Fle Amer- Germany Joun Mt. Currach Evangville Indianapolis Jagon Tirschaan Beegam Uvines Washington Ble

Political Turmoil Strikes Democratic Ranks In Indiana County

Turmoil hits the Democratic camp as desertions and accusations swirl. Ward activists, including Johnson and Root, abandon the Bryan faction after charges of corruption and bribery. Widespread fear grows that party control in Marion and Indianapolis could endure for years amid reorganizations and rally plans.

Olinat Eta Feredos Marion Merion County Indianapollis

Marceau Free. Divorce Granted for Wilful Desertion

The case of Col Theodore C. Marceau a former photographer from Indianapolis Indiana ended with a divorce granted on the ground of wilful desertion. The complaint appeared raw and the couple’s property affairs were settled by an out of court agreement. Details refer to marital troubles, rumored payments, and a Palace dispute reported from San Francisco on December 27.

Francisco Col Theondore C. Marceau Ia- Gianapolis Ind Jurize Slack

College Avenue Street Car Dispute Reignites Transit Plea

Citizens allege a prior contract with a street car company promised direct cars to Crown Hill and Fairview Park via College Avenue, with payments by residents supporting street improvements. Amos Hollowell recalls a brief signed contract. cars ran to Crownhill until about a year ago, then service slowed or stopped despite ongoing claims.

Crown Hilly College Ave Central Ave Nillineis-st. Une Lil College-ave Mit Pall Creek Central-ave Colege-ave Crownhill Fairview Park Collegeage Thetreet Car Company Crown Hil Airview Park Tenth St Crown Hill Colleee Ave Clay Allen Deslawarest Amos Hollowell Hollowell Collegeave

Body of a Woman Exhumed in Mysterious Providence Death

The body of Mrs Frances HW Postel, a Providence woman and fourth wife of businessman Postel, was exhumed at Grace Church Cemetery after a post mortem and chemical analysis suggested poisoning. Pennsylvania officials initiated the request, and authorities guarded the grave for a week during the exhumation. In New Haven, an 11 o’clock New York to New Haven train was saved from a wreck near South Norwalk by drawn drawbridge devices. The engine and cars remained on the rails after a near derailment, with several witnesses fleeing the scene. an investigation will probe possible signal disregard by the engineer Tharrisan.

Polies Pennsylvania Officots New Havign Conn Tharrisan Jmp Val Path Road

Labor union questions GOP and Democratic candidates

The central labor union prepared questions on candidate attitudes toward labor. Democratic contenders largely answered, while Republican candidates did not respond. Union members expressed indignation at the lack of replies as President Groff read several Democratic responses.

Legislative Com- Central Labor Union Hay Groff Arcanize

Woman saves child as Indianapolis home burns in blaze

Mrs Navin escaped with her baby when flames gutted the two story home at 121 West North. She rolled on the floor to smother fire on her dress after rescuing the child, while neighbors helped and a policeman searched the attic for the seat of the blaze. Navin suspects arson or a faulty chimney, with losses insured.

Tebert Navin Ais. Navin James Navin Aveust Kuhn

Tommy Moran Sentenced for Drunken Theft in Indianapolis

Jhos Moran, a peripatetic individual who wandered through Indianapolis, has been assigned to the workhouse for 00 days after a spree last week. Under the influence of alcohol he stole a drill suit from John McCarthy, left fielder of the Indianapolis team, from McCarthy's room on S Illinois street.

Jhos. Moran Indianapolis Ife John Barleycorn John McCartry McCarthy S. Tilinois St

Diadem Flour ad from Noblesville Milling Co

An advertisement from Noblesville Milling Co promotes Diadem Flour with a guarantee of light biscuits and flaky bread from every sack sold through grocers.

Grogers Noblesville Milling Co

Rough House at Wilsons Saloon Ends in Injuries

A rough house at Benjamin Wilsons saloon in West Indianapolis left Dennis Bryan with a broken nose and a badly battered face. Dennis and his brother Patrick, both wholesale butchers, with Edward Brown an abattoir employee, confronted Wilson seeking trouble and smashed a beer glass into Bryan s face after Wilson tried to intervene. Wilson fled the scene.

Benjamin Wilson Morrissi Padleyave Indianapolis Dennis Bryan S. Meridian St Dennis Patrick Edward Brown Wilson Bryan

McMinchan Divorce Case Sees Custody Change

Carrie G McMinchan sought modification of her divorce from Charlies McMinchan. Judge McMasters ended the weekly visit rights and barred the ex-husband from seeing the child after testifying that he abused her and questioned the child about her dating. The judge’s ruling followed Mr McMinchan’s confrontation in the corridor.

Carrie G. McMinchan Charlies McMasters Tie

Local misfortunes and civic notices in Indianapolis area

Fire damaged RE F Kellys residence at 389 Bellefontaine Street around noon Monday. A misdirected sledge fractured Frank Nuellys arm at Brightwood shops Monday. Frobert L Kendrick ill in Louisville from a highwayman incident near Mickleyville. he resides in West Indianapolis. General manager Bradbury of the I FE W married Helen Schurmann in Chicago Monday. they travel eastward on their wedding trip. Four Polish Jews naturalized by Judge McMasters Monday Isaac Girick Jacob Mendill Abram Cohen Abraham Labarwitch all plan to vote for McKinney. An ordinance to spend 7000 to clean streets through winter died in council finance committee Monday night. Police court records show rising drunks amid fights and littering. Judge Cox heard cases Tuesday morning. Willard Burns injured Monday evening alighting from a moving Bisie streetcar. George Klussman sent to workhouse Tuesday for stealing drinks from John Furnace. Furnace claimed he tapped the till $3.50, charge dismissed due to drunkenness. Leaky cisterns cleaned cemented for $1.50. Novelty Grates and Gas Molders advertised by Jno Maldilly.

RE. F. Kelly Bellefontaine St Frank Nuelly Brightwood Shops Frobert L. Kendrick Louisville Mickleyville Indianapolis Bradbury Helen Schurmann Chicago McMasters Isaac Girick Jacob Mendill Abram Cohen Abraham Labarwitch Mckinney Council Cox Willard Burns Blake-st Bisie-st George Klussman John Furnace Furnace Klussman Wiussmen

Depew Denounces Coercion Claims by Democrats

New York Central president Maj. Depew rebukes charges that railroad employers coerce workers to vote a certain way. He says the board and stockholders seek political independence and would dismiss any official who coerces an employee, stressing every man has a right to vote as he pleases.

The New York Central Maj. McKinley

Strawberries Prove Twice‑Harvest Possible In Indiana Market

Late market sales show fresh strawberries selling quickly as a farmer south of Indianapolis reports a rare second crop. Five quarts were sold privately at a fair price, and growers foresee regular early crops plus a fall yield. Cut flowers and potted blooms, especially chrysanthemums and roses, are also in demand at market.

Indianapolis

Attack on Republicans in Gen Davis Drive Meeting

A group of roughs ambushed a Republican party caravan on Monday night as they drove to a political meeting at Gen Davis. The attackers stoned the procession, causing damage and raising safety concerns for attendees. Local authorities urge calm and are investigating the incident.

Gen Davis

Amusements notes on Jefferson, Wilbur company and orange blossoms

Joseph Jefferson appears at English's Tuesday with Cricket on the Hearth and Lend Me Five Shillings. The Wilbur opera company opens at the Park with Fra Diavolo and Martha slated midweek, plus living pictures and color effects. Empire hosts Sam T. Jack's Orange Blossoms and Pyde's jokes, while Cincinnati's People's Theater reports sold-out performances and election eve shows with rapid returns. A fire staged to the theater and stage communications are noted with advance seat sales and a central location at 433 Indiana Avenue.

Joseph Jefferson Indianapolis Jefferson Gustavus Levick John Mack Joseph Warren Nannette Comstock Lottie Alter Mary Shaw Connie Jackson, Jrs Bishop Wilbur Opera Company Living Pictures Puck Della Pyde Helene Mora the Empire People’s Theater Cincinnati Mora

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