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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1897

Page

1

Medical board splits over Indianapolis college licenses

The State board of medical examination and registration issued resolutions denying recognition to the American medical college of Indianapolis and Curtis physio-medical college of Marion for diplomas issued before 1897 unless fraud is shown. Graduates with licenses may face exams. future applicants must pass a supplemental test. Dr. Curryer is accused of personal spite, while Dr. Kelsey notes inconsistent treatment and delays in recognizing Curtis graduates. The board plans October exams for those denied licenses, with another meeting on September 14.

State Board of Medical Examination and Registration American Medical College Indianapolis Curtis Physio-Medical College Marion Curtis Physiomedical Institute Ind Don Sans Hammond Welsey Currryer State Board Curryer The J. Neff Dr. Curryer Dse Kwelsey SUN Kelsey Miller Marian

Changes in matinee races at the Businessmen’s Driving Club

The club directors decided all future matinee races use four wheeled vehicles to resemble road races. Admission at the gate will be 25 cents for gentlemen, including members, while ladies enter free. Willis Graves resigns as track superintendent in favor of Timothy Hussey. The usual Sunday matinee races proceed.

Business Men's Driving Club Willis Graves Timothy, Hussey

Emancipation Celebration Observed by Indianapolis Colored Community

The emancipation day celebration of 1882 continued in Indianapolis with Allen Chapel Corinthian Baptist Church and the Normal Cycle Club coordinating events at Normal Park. A barbecue lunch topped the afternoon program featuring bicycle races music by the Brotherhood band and speeches led by Hon. the …

West Indies Indianapolis Park Allen Chapel Corinthian Baptist Church Noramal-cycle Club Brotherhood

Marvel Clock Exhibit Attracts Crowds In New York Store

A 32 foot high model of the Strassburg cathedral clock is on display in the New York store basement beside the Stevenson building tunnel. The mechanism features 14 minute chimes, a perpetual calendar, 72 dial planetary movement and accompanying figures at each quarter hour. The exhibit runs two weeks and draws hundreds of visitors daily.

Strassburg New York Stevenson Building Christ Apostles Peter

Fear for West Wall of Lilly & Stalnaker Hardware Store

A Thursday morning excavation at 112 114 Washington St weakened the west foundation wall of Lilly & Stalnaker’s hardware store as workers tunneled toward a rear cellar to connect cellars for Monarch grocery. Inspector Funting warned the firm to close the store. the contractor promised shoring, but the inspector labeled the wall dangerously unstable.

Lilly & Stalnaker Washington St Monarch Grocery Company Funting Lily & Stalnaker Bunting

Weather Forecast and Music Festival at Indianapolis Fair Grounds

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather for the next 36 hours. Thursday’s noon temperature 78 degrees, with 2 p m reading 78. A Grand Monster Concert is planned next Tuesday at the fair grounds by the Indianapolis Musicians' Protective Association featuring H D Beissen herz as musical director. Afternoon program includes Sousa El Capitan overture and other selections. evening features Kokomo March, Raymond overture, Guard Mount, Mari tani, and national songs among others.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Musicians’ Protective Association Fair Grounds H. D. Beissenherz Sousa Suppe Waldteufel

Boy Bitten by Vicious Dog on Alabama Street

Peter Kader a 12 year old boy was severely bitten on 8 Alabama Street by a vicious dog owned by a woman named Brinkman. A piece of flesh was torn from his leg and the dog is said to have bitten several other children.

Peter Kader E. Merrill Sr Brinkman Alabama-st

Suit filed for 15000 damages over streetcar injury

William Schaeffer sues the Citizens' Street Railroad Company for 15000 after his young son John was permanently injured when thrown from a company car. The incident occurred Thursday morning as the suit was filed.

Citizens’ Street Railroad Company William Schaeffer Schaeffer John

Prominent Farmer Asa Shimer Dies at 65

Asa Shimer a prominent farmer aged 65 of Center township Irvington died Wednesday night from cancer. He leaves a large family residing in the same township and possessing substantial property.

Asa Shimer Irvington Center Township

Body Found in River In Madison Street Area

Perry Wolfskin 43 a machinist living above a drug store near Washington and Senate streets was found dead in the river near the Belt Railroad bridge. Police and coroner investigated after witnesses reported his jump from a window earlier, with suicide suspected and autopsy likely. He was unmarried with no known relatives.

Wolfskin

Police brace for arrests over bonfires and heat woes

Indianapolis items report officers to arrest persons lighting bon fires after night while a memorial church plans a Friday troley party. The Wild Cat oil firm of Alexandria is incorporated with 3000 capital. Multiple civic and legal notices follow, including court fines, assaults, thefts, and investigations into local crimes and public health advisories.

Memorial Presbyterian Church Wild Cat Oil and Gas Company Alexandria John Kilgour Buckle St Fort Wayne Ave State Health Board Miss Eastman Tsastman Clansing Mich Indianapolis Nicholas Compes Christian Claffey Engine Company No. 9 Commissioners of Public Safety Tim Hattie Butler Poace Richard Talley Robert Clements Grand Jury Cora Graves Gen. Streight A. D. Streight Irawn Chase State Board of Health Bartholomew County Harry Brownsville William Bishop Grand Hotel Geisendorfst Firenry D. J. Ellison W. F. Taylor Dayton R. EB. Neighbor Ellison Louis K. Baugh Chesapeake St Amos Thrasher Baugh Thrasher Fred Inaicas Indiana Building and Loan Association Samuel Benedict John Hearn Fred White White J. O. Parker Danville Hinshaw Noah Baney Belleville Baney Whitney

West Virginia Governor fronts miners injunction case

President Ratchford released a letter from Gov. Atkinson of West Virginia about the Marion county injunction against miners organizers. The governor requests the attorney general to seek an early Supreme Court ruling while stressing constitutionally protected rights to assemble and speak. Miners in Ottumwa and Fairmont face ongoing wage and union tensions as walkouts and meetings unfold.

Columbus, CO Ratchford Atkinson West Virginia Marion County Ottumwwa Cincinnati, Jr Cincinnati Mendota Missouri Territory Milwaukee Road Mystic Foster Jerome Centerville Ked Ottumwa

Furniture at lowest prices at Wm L Elder

Ad promotes low prices on furniture at Wm L Elder with a horse feeding and dustless oats offer.

Wm.l.elder

Indianapolis Sanitary Firm to Take Over City Garbage

The Indianapolis sanitary company, current city contract holder, plans to bond for contract compliance and transfer obligations from John McCarthy to Rauh & Buchman. The firm will deploy 40 wagons, reassign districts daily, and may ship refuse to Sellars Farm crematory by rail, with a new crematory well under construction to handle disposal.

MacCarthy Sellars Farm Indianapolis Sanitary Company Johnson Board of Public Works Messrs John McCarthy McCcarthy Sellars’ Farm Sanitary Company Sellars

Rich Knox County magnate faces tax board scrutiny

Gov Mount presided over a near Columbus tax appeal session as J. B. LaPlante of Knox County challenged reassessments on mortgage and personal notes, admitting about 19000 in notes as valid. Attorney Willoughby pressed questions amid a long history of appeals and a noted family legacy in Vincennes. The board also heard H C Underwood Manufacturing and M M Lacey cases, with Lacey pushing for about two million dollars extra to be added to the tax duplicate.

Gov. Mount Old Settlers Columbus Walker State Board of Tax Commissioners J. B. LaPlante Knox LaPlante Knox County Board of Review Supreme Court State Board Willoughby Vincennes Fé Jis Knox County Mr. LaPlante Nani H. C. Underwood Manufacturingpany Wabash County Board of Review Richmond M. M. Lacey Wayne County Board of Review

Man Surrenders in Storm Confesses Bigamy

William J. Lowerey, a Chicago bigamist and former bookkeeper, surrendered to Cleveland police during a violent storm after wandering in fear. He confessed to bigamy and said his conscience is now appeased. He faces extradition to Chicago where an indictment stands and a warrant is out for arrest.

Cleveland Central Police Lowerey Chicago William G. Lowerer

A Wife’s Complaint in Divorce Suit

Elyva Zorniger sues John Zorniger for divorce claiming habitual drunkenness and cruelty. She says on July 17 he drove her from the home, took their boy to his mother, and sold all household furniture leaving her homeless. She seeks divorce and child custody. A policeman had granted custody to her days after the father took the child.

Elyva Zorniger John

Acton Trustees Plan Lake and Facilities

The newly elected Acton board resolved to dig a lake, bore an artesian well, and build boat and bath houses to boost camping grounds. They expect the lake to be ready this fall to harvest ice in winter.

Acton

Krause Named To Fill Vacancy In City Clerk Ticket

Charles H. Krause, a bookkeeper for Clemens Vonnegut, is placed on the ticket by free silver Republicans and Populists to fill the vacancy created by Attorney Branthoover's withdrawal as city clerk candidate. Branthoover claims withdrawal was voluntary after court disclosures. Van Vorbis says Branthoover was the force behind the third ticket move.

Charles H. Krause Free Silver Brantiwover Nomiinee Krause Clemens Vonnegut Branthoover van Vorbis Breathoover

Local Families and Deaths Notice and Injuries

Listings of couples and children with addresses, followed by deaths with causes and ages, marriage licenses, and a severe injury report. The incident notes Will Wood of West Indianapolis, injured at Wadley and Morris, treated at City Hospital after a buggy accident.

Will Wood Indianapolis Wadley Ave Morrisst Thomas City Dispensary City Hospital

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