07 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1897
Page
1
The Columbia Club faces internal debate as members dispute support for candidates. Rumors claim some members back Harry New and Taggart, while Rhody Shiel’s earlier mayoral bid is recalled. Critics allege factions influence the club, with tensions over employment promises and party loyalties surfacing in hallway chatter.
W A Osborne, a local businessman and expert pigeon breeder, believes a homing pigeon liberated by Prof Andree from a balloon is his bird. The bird arrived exhausted at Coulterville with a silver plate inscribed Andree No. 31, carrying a note worn away, and Osborne says the pigeon flew straight to its home core.
A large crowd attended a Monday benefit ball at Lemlinson hall hosted by the Veteran volunteer fire association for striking coal miners. The event raised funds and ran smoothly with an excellent management. food committee included John Bchmire Frank Pence Harry Coffman Edward Harmon and Oscar Wegman. president B F Gresh and secretary D W. Roves attended amid many members. Hat Racks of all kinds advertised at Wi L Elder's and Janes Dustless Oats promoted for horses.
Evansville ministers petitioned Gov Mount about local prizefights. Prosecutor Andrew J Clark responded, saying no minister filed a formal complaint and alleging ministers helped install the current city administration. He warns he will prosecute violations when officially reported. He notes a board of safety member refereed a fight and vows indictments against municipal officers. Gov Matthews previously dismissed similar protests, finding insufficient grounds for militia involvement.
Coroner gathers testimony on Saturday horror with two main theories gas or chemical oils from a drug store. Witnesses recall smelling gas before blasts. Deputy coroner to inspect ruins for gas pipe placement and traces of cause. Injured list notes. Charles Yount’s remains sent to Morgantown.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair conditions over the 36 hours ending at 6 p.m. September 8. Noon reading Tuesday showed 32 degrees, with a steady rise expected through Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Chicago September reports the Luetgert murder trial resuming with defense star witness A W C Grolten from New York. The defense aims to prove Luetgert’s wife alive and plans to attack the state theory with experiments and Feldt letters. Local incidents include a forged ring, a factory fire, and a police exchange on the state house lawn.
Reports detail bids for Premier stor works sale by Jan 15 and the American tin pins company move from Indianapolis to Chicago. Fire escapes compliance by four Indianapolis factories is noted, along with contributions to the state miners relief fund. Legal notices include bar association concerns with attorney Watts. Ongoing court actions involve Burton and Redmond murder case with conflicting confessions, Plow Phillips, and others. arrest in assault with intent to kill Walter Page. Marital dispute ends in a divorce filing by Mary Naymard against Thomas Naymard.
Miss Anna Terrence returns from Columbus. Plymouth church plans a Friday reunion. Mrs Sol Meyer hosts a matchmaking party for her sister in law. Mr and Mrs Alfred Potts host at the Country Club with a moonlight drive to nearby Essex. A luncheon honors Miss Eirery visiting Mrs Charles Martindale. Engagement of Mrs Blanche Moore and J L McCreary announced. The Kembers surprise the Kembers while they ride home with a housewarming party. Music and dancing marked the evening.
The Sun invites entrants for a new home prize contest in Indianapolis signaling growing amateur photography interest. Readers discuss cheap cameras, Velox paper, and studio events, with notable locals listed as potential judges and participants.
A Freword dispatch claimed blacks were expelled from Elwood, but Mayor Finch called the report false, noting 14 colored residents and no threats. Gov Mount's son Rev Harry Mount wed Verdi Bell at Crawfordsville, with a trip following to Toledo Put-in-Bay the St Clair River and Mackinac. The couple plan to reside in Oxford after their journey. Gov Mount's wife was ill and his sister-in-law could not attend due to a sprained ankle. Also reported: William Steinhagen of Indianapolis passed naval academy exam, aided by Rep Overstreet and Admiral Brown. Veterinarian Dr W B Craig offered services at Wood's stable.
Atlanta reports a sensational tale that Confederate hero General James Longstreet plans to marry Miss Dortch, a young writer and politician. The son confirms the plan and says the couple face family intervention as a wedding may take place at Gow Atkinson's Peachtreest home. The piece notes Longstreet’s storied career and Dortch’s prominent status in the South.
A waner city opening at the Park drew large attendance for two performances. Murphy and Moore headline the touring duo with strong humor, while Eloise Willard's attempt at a quad role falls flat with audiences. Thurcell’s portrayal as Jerry Judkins draws laughs. rest of cast provides solid support. The program runs until Wednesday with Al Field’s minstrels at the Grand and Empire’s White Elephant extravaganza drawing crowds.
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