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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1896

Page

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Gold Democrats eye Hill and noise over Indiana figures

The Indiana campaign scene centers on David B Hill and Cleveland letter indorsements. Governors, election commissioners, and party factions swirl as Bynum, Kern, McCullough, and Pickens maneuver positions. Speakers from Schmidt to Schurz slated for early fall amid a heated silver and sound money battle.

John W. Kern McCullough Dfolt Gov. Matthews Paris Finch Pickens Kern Martin Mr. Pickens

Brookside Ave Accident Injures Baby in Runaway Wagon

A Brookside avenue incident left baby Lelia Keller perhaps fatally injured when a runaway horse from Grocer Pressley’s wagon crashed from Stoughton avenue. The child was thrown forward, wheels passed over her head, and she suffered a broken collarbone in the chaos. The wagon had been left unhitched and was spooked by a lawn mower.

Lelia Keller Muitule Telia Mr. Keller Brookside-ave Stoughton-ave

Fire destroys barn contents at Ayres home on N Delaware

A Sunday blaze at the Ayres residence on N Delaware Street destroyed three horses five vehicles including a coupe stanhope victoria alsurvey and a cart. The basement and hay on the second floor were saved. The fire, possibly incendiary, caused several thousand dollars in loss with partial insurance coverage.

Ayres N. Delaware St Stanhope

Marion club to escort Senator Thurston to Tomlinson hall

A timetable note outlines the Marion club plan to escort Senator Thurston from Denison to Tomlinson hall on Monday evening. The state fair remains open evenings Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday for visitors.

HW. H. Buscher Virginia Ave Marion Club Thurston Denison Tomlinson Hall

Wreck tragedy as captain and mate kill themselves at sea

The Italian bark Monte Tabor struck Peaked Bar rocks near Mass ensuring a brutal capsize. The captain shot himself, the mate cut his throat and died in the sea as the crew of twelve suffered devastation. Some survivors were rescued at Peaked Hill life saving station. Other bodies were recovered near Raree Point including one with a throat cut.

Thghland Light Mass U. P Monte Tabor Des

Woman Attempts Suicide With Morphine At Virginia Home

Mrs Anne Mating of TV Virginia are attempted to kill herself Saturday night by drinking morphine from a beer glass after an argument with her husband W KL Menning. Two friends dined with her and watched as she drank the tainted beverage, but doctors saved her after about three hours of urgent care.

Anne Mating Virginia-are W. KL Menning

The New Block Store Opens in Old Eastman Site

The Wm Th Block company opened a department store in a new six story building replacing the Eastman site. Schleicher & Tee establish the store which houses a vast stock from rolling pins to clothing and satin dresses. The basement shows crockery while first floor offers gents’ furnishings and fabrics and the upper floors hold reserve stock. The building is praised as the best lighted and ventilated in the state.

Wm Th Block Company Eastman. Schleicher & Tee

Will Be Brought to Time and Persimmon Brigade Reunion

State board of education warned against using Ginn and Co histories until revisions are approved after discovering non compliance. A Persimmon Brigade reunion marks the tenth annual gathering with meetings, dinner, and speakers listed. The Tabernacle remains without a pastor though a committee reviews several candidates with a decision expected in October.

State Board of Education Ginn & Co Montgomery Makepeace Indianapolis Persimmon Brigade Indiana Criminal Court Room Mansur Hall 2. T. Baum Paris J.T. Layman M. M. Adams Greenfield Rev A. Murphy Greensburg R.W. Carrison Lebanon Henry B. Sayler Huntington Smiley N. Chambers Robert Denny W. W. Robbins Rondthaler Tabernacle Church

Local Woman Attempts Suicide After Domestic Troubles

Mary Waynes of the Ryan block at the Indiana avenue and New York street corner attempted to take her life by swallowing eight grains of morphine Saturday night. Distressed by marital troubles, she was attended to by Dr. Vannatta from the City dispensary after seven hours of careful work.

Mary Waynes Ryan Block Indiana-ave New York St Vannatta

Druggist Arrested Over Oxalic Acid Death Confusion

Brooklyn case details a druggist charged after a chemist mistake caused the death of a prominent German community leader. Witnesses describe the daughter unable to pronounce oxalic acid, delaying clarifying the poison's identity. The coroner filed a warrant as authorities probe the mix up and sales.

Mebolal Stelk Benefit Society Aurie Pimitrinand Meholdi Meboaldi Sunie Ateboldt Nason

Thought Transmissions and a Father’s Retrieval in Indianapolis

Theodore Stevens a cooper and former Indianapolis police officer pursued his two daughters Nettie and Kittie who fled Cincinnati to Indianapolis to find him. The sisters boarded a freight train toward Indianapolis and after resting on a curb were found by a patrolman and sent to the police station. Stevens later retrieved them at the station promising to rent a horse for their care, while Nettie and Kittie who accompany him were placed with the Rescue Home.

Theodore Stevens Indiana Poliee Force Cilia Witte Wyame Nettie Revuohls Codianapolis Netlie Kittie Cay Stevens Tlang Waters Cincinnati Indianapolis Arnolds Rescue Home

Woman sues Justice Sears over vaudeville contract judgment

Mrs Jennie Trumphries of the Root garden vaudeville company accuses Justice Sears of allowing the group to leave town without collecting a court judgment for board. An earlier execution failed as baggage could not be seized. a second canvas led to the release of Willis, while Trumphries seeks a judgment against Sears for damages.

Jennie Trumphries Root Garden Vaudeville Company Iampire Willis

Forecast for Indianapolis Area for 36 Hours Ends Sep 15

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair, cooler conditions with increasing cloudiness and occasional rain. Monday night expected to be fair, with Tuesday also fair. Temperature at noon Monday was 51 degrees and rose to 87 by 2 pm.

Indianapolis

Tough on West Baden official aids in diphtheria fight

Secretary Hlarty travels to West Baden to help stamp out several cheac cases of malignant diphtheria. citizens sent for him to bolster containment efforts.

West Baden Hlarty

Li Kung Chang Receives Vancouver Welcome

Wire report notes Li Kung Chang arrived in Vancouver British Columbia on Sunday to a large reception from Chinese residents and local officials. The item highlights the welcome and the significance of the visit amid wartime reporting.

Li Kung Chang Vancouver B. C Sudmunds Berwyn Chicago McKinley Havana Silas Huffman Far Hills N. J

Joseph L Fisher dies at 48 Huron Street home

Former Indianapolis street commissioner Joseph L Fisher died at his residence 48 Huron Street shortly after 1 a.m. Monday after kidney trouble and exhaustion from a last week operation. He was almost 90 and had long served Marion County and Indianapolis in public roles. He leaves a widow and son Ezra Morton of Washington D C with interment planned at Crown Hill.

Huron-st Joseph Ll. Fisher Fisher Maze Marion County Indianapolis Politi Rhe Is Thex Southport Huron St Caleb S. Denny Ezra Morton Washington, D.C Benj. T. Pisher T. J. McCallum J. J. McCallum Hoyiave Crown Hill

Busy week for Maj. McKinley in Canton

Delegations arrive early as Maj. McKinley begins speeches Monday at 1 o'clock and plans to continue through Saturday evening. A wool growers and businessmen group from Harrison County Ohio travels from Cadiz Kent to Canton, greeted by Canton mounted troop at Mel Winies's residence. Local farmers greet McKinley with hearty cheers as LD Hollingsworth speaks for the delegation.

Canton U. P Maj. McKinley Garrison County Ohio Cadiz Kent Juriss John A. Bingham Harrison County Canton Mounted Maj Mel Winies Maj. McAkinley Lharrison County Eix Aa. Hollingsworth Mr. McKinley

State Board Issues School Health Rules For Cleanliness

The Indiana State board of health issues guidelines for public schools to prevent illness. They require thorough cleaning and weekly disinfection of desks, prohibition of buckets in favor of large tanks, use of cups, paper tablets, daily collection and sterilization of pens, and a 65 to 70 degree classroom temperature. Spitting is banned and diseased children are barred until cleared by authorities.

Hoaard of Health Douglas C. Ramsey J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Ferguson Local Board of Health State Board Indianapoli

Coffin Faces Sentence and Pardon Bid in Indianapolis

Francis Coffin faces a Monday sentencing in Indianapolis by Judge Baker over alleged complicity in the wrecking of the Indianapolis National Bank. A Cleveland presidency pardon petition circulating in the city has influential support, while Coffin’s fate hinges on a potential pardon or prison term if refused. Marshal Hawkins has not heard from Coffin, who is likely in New York en route to Indianapolis this week.

Mditor Isherwood Delphi Journal Indianapolis Joe Cheadle Cheadle Congress Landis the Times Isherwood Cheadie A. Hendricks Mr. Cheadle Francis Coffin Baker Cleveland Coffin Indianapolis National Bank Marshal Hawkins

Stabbing Follows Birthday Row at Greenfield Foundry

Sunday evening at the Greenfield stove works in Wisconsin Phan Emmert and William Cox quarreled about an insult to a wife. Cox drew a knife and stabbed Emmert in the leg and back, causing two deep wounds. Emmert lies critically ill at the Corman house as doctors fear the injuries may be fatal.

Cox Feartodl Kimmert Corman House

Plumbers dispute over supply houses and association control

A few plumbers claim supply houses refuse to furnish materials unless plumbers join their association. President McGauly says such claims come from those with bad credit or unpaid bills and that supply houses will sell to reliable buyers. Secretary Wilcox says the truth should be told, noting the 28H association meets annually and other routine details follow.

Plumbers’ Association McGauly STN Indianapolis Pittsburg Ami Wilcox

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