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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1898
Page
1
Paris and London buzz with word that Lord Salisbury and cabinet may declare a British protectorate over Egypt. Reports describe naval mobilization at Portsmouth, large-scale coal loading, weapon and ammo shipments, and strengthened coastal fortifications as observers doubt the claim but gauge the crisis atmosphere.
Paris dispatch says Faure authorized no agreement yet on Fashoda with Britain. Pall Mall Gazette notes Marchand must be withdrawn unconditionally before any further French questions can be discussed. England will aid withdrawal. if not, no interference with his stay but he will be treated as a foreign visitor only.
Washington reports say Spain has accepted U S terms on Cuban debt and Porto Rico while agreeing to cede Cuba to the United States for pacification. The Philippines question will be decided next week as Madrid faces pressure and potential resistance from its commissioners.
A Paris dispatch to the Evening Post reports rumors that Democratic peace commission member Senator George Gray of Delaware may resign over differences not yet disclosed.
Madrid dispatch says American commissioners disregarded Montero Rios proposals triggering Spanish withdrawal from Paris to Madrid and Sagasta government resignation, with no explanation. Censorship permits only the terse statements to pass.
Body of a well dressed young man found on a road seven miles above Peoria Illinois late Thursday night. He shows two rear entry bullet holes and a cut square from his shirt removing a diamond. Clothing lettering erased suggesting a staged scene. The case intrigues investigators as details emerge.
In New York on October 28 Emmanuel Hart, a Democratic operator, renewed attacks on a Republican display with Democratic remarks. Irving Brower, a Republican operator, appealed to police who arrested Hart for interfering with another’s business. Hart was held on $500 bond as crowds pressed and police reserves were needed to disperse them.
Columbus Ohio on October 28 reports labor groups across the state are being asked to aid miners of the company. R M seaane is named in the appeal as part of the organizing effort.
At a meeting of Democratic leaders in New York on Thursday October 28 officials projected a 60000 plurality for Augustus Van Wyck in the state ticket. They estimated Van Wyck would run 110000 ahead of Harlem and Roosevelt would secure a 50000 margin. Election betting remained active with wagers even on both gubernatorial candidates.
Wreckage found near Kenosha identified as from the steamer L. Rt. Doty. Sixteen crewmen are believed lost after departing Chicago with the Olive Jeanette. Doty carried 107,030 bushels of corn. Jeanette was weathered and to be brought into port.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 26 hours ending 8 p m Friday. Expect warmer conditions with increasing wind as the period progresses into Friday night and Saturday. Recorded temperatures show 25 degrees at 7 a m Friday, 49 at noon, and 53 at 2 p m Friday.
Rome reports Prince Louis Napoleon traveled to Geneva where he raised a special security loan so large that it rules out the need for private funds. The timeline notes he was there three days ago and the move appears aimed at public financing rather than personal use.
A large barn leased by Samuel Gaylor at 872 West Fourteenth Street burned Thursday night. The fire consumed the barn and three horses on the property. the cause remains unknown.
Fred H. Whipple, jailed on a bad draft charge linked to a Bates house bill, was released by Judge Cox after police offered no injurious testimony. The case of misrepresentation over Butler college ads collapsed. Whipple and his wife celebrated outside police HQ as Major Taylor admitted hastiness in his affidavit. They planned to return to Louisville to care for Whipple's ill mother and the attorney said no false imprisonment suits would be filed.
Rev. Henry G. Furbay of Philadelphia was arrested in Massillon on Thursday after being found in the streets in an overcoat. He admits intoxication and says Belle Graham robbed him of clothes and money. Graham has been arrested. Furbay was en route to Cleveland to lecture and formerly led the Oxford Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia.
City funds have spent 6 102 91 on recent park land cleanup as campaign activity grows. Over six weeks more than 100 laborers, foremen earning two dollars daily, and various park maintenance crews have worked removing shrubbery digging roads and building beds. Weekly totals show rising expenses with 1696 57 in late October and 1810 02 for street and sewer repairs in the same period.
In Managua a pact is signed between President Zelaya and Edward Eyre Frank S. Washburn Edward I Cragin of Chicago and New York authorizing construction of the Inter-oceanic canal. The concession to Maritime canal company expires next October and new parties must begin work after expiration. Excavation must start within 26 months transit route opened within three years and canal completed within ten years.
Leon O Bailey held a meeting at Flas kamp hall Hillside avenue Thursday night. He will speak at Valley Mills school house Friday night and Saturday night address old soldiers in the criminal court room.
The divorce case filed by Minnie M Jerusalem against Robert B has been dismissed and the couple plans to attempt reconciliation or “team work” again.
Painters and union No 47 claim the Master painters association voided their 1897 pact in July 1899, triggering a 40 cent daily pay cut. They accuse the masters of refusing arbitration and enforcing a union boycott, leading to a lockout and fines from Fertig Revers exposure. The union vows to continue the fight, expecting support from Baltimore headquarters and other craft unions.
Miss Winnie Davis leaves all real and personal property and any literary returns to her mother Varina Howell Jefferson Davis with gifts from jewelry to relatives and stipulates her mother decide distributions. The document bears her signature dated February 11 1898 in New York City.
A visually impaired newsboy, A Whitlock, famed for his remarkable head size, secured an 8 1 4 size hat after searching factories that claimed such a size was not made. He wore a cap that fit Friday morning and celebrated proud headgear at last.
May, chief mustering officer, wrote Col. Smith of the 158th Indiana calling attention to immorality and lax discipline among soldiers. He warns guards will be set, finances mismanaged, and thefts and debauchery reported as rain hindered drills and officers toil on private property.
At Camp Mount noon Friday soldiers objected to selling The Sun at the gates. They discussed rough handling of newsboy Werthen and his papers, debating blanket tosses and mud-hole chucking before bundling him onto a car to return to the city. Some say no more SMS will be sold in camp.
The president orders American warships stationed in Havana harbor per Admiral Sampson and evacuation commission. Delays stemmed from fear of a Maine-like disaster. assurances from Spain were not received. Vessels Eagle Vixen and Vesuvius will be deployed for harbor dragging and show of safety, with support craft ready near Charleston and Boston.
J G Hillis the gentlemanly crook convicted in police court faces new danger as New York detectives reveal he served 18 months for stealing 10600 in diamonds in 1897 under the name James C Hart. He awaits transfer to workhouse for 60 days then possible eastward pursuit. Patrolman Dave Richards notes Hillis resembles H H Holmes in appearance and bearing.
Acting probate commissioner Merle Walker decides that Thomas Heston aged colored man remains under guardianship of Joseph Price. Heston claimed Kechin quit drinking and two guardians were not.
Lexington Ky Oct 28 Lewis Gates of Company M 160th Indiana stabbed his tent mate M I Snyder in the heart with a case knife Thursday The weapon entered the lung and death may follow Witnesses say Gates acted right and he has not been arrested The general court martial will sit next Saturday to try Alvin Kitchen of the Third Kentucky for killing Edward Nygren of the Twelfth New York
Col George F E Waring former street cleaning commissioner, back from Havana, is ill with yellow fever at his Second Avenue residence. A quarantine was set around his upper flat as doctors warn severity may depend on cold weather. His wife has had yellow fever and will visit.
A meeting of colored men at Oddfellows hall on Indiana avenue Thursday night featured speakers Isadore Blair William Christy Dr A A Elbert and Allison Sweeney. The addresses arraigned the Republican party.
SAVANNAH GA Oct 28 Col Wao Jennings Bryan is cenwa tice be Seriously
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