16 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
1
Farmers and city visitors alike praise the state fair for a strong showing of livestock. Durhams from New York Kentucky and Greensburg Ind. win prizes while hogs fatten for the crowd. Gov. Claude Matthews oversees cattle displays as prize lists favor quality over pedigrees.
The state fair fine arts building emphasizes quality over quantity this year, marking a departure from past fairs at the old grounds when a large, packed display was the norm. Exhibits upstairs and down showcase select works rather than a crowded collection.
A colorful reminiscence notes past exhibits ranging from crafts to war relics, now moved to the state museum as the fair grounds shift to brighter, tidier displays. Ladies praise the fancy work, especially a bolting cloth dinner set with roses, while the culinary section draws curiosity from early descriptions of Solomon.
Hinshaw returned to the state prison after a night in Marion county jail and a 6 PM arrival in Indianapolis. He complained of harsh treatment, said the Danville grand jury probe harmed his case, and noted delays in the investigation. Witnesses described guards’ conduct, a formal jail reception, and questions about personal belongings while a separate legal dispute over a deed arose with William Noble and Narcissa Noble.
A column alleges GOP tactics and plots around Taggart and Van Arsdel, with criticism of Smith and Tebart, plus talk of park board actions and laymen seeking equal representation in the AMI church. W.O. Van Arsdel advocates lay involvement in university governance and church affairs amid party animosity and internal disputes.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers showers cooling and a Thursday night into Sunday. Noon temperature around 52. Reports on Republican veterans event and speeches by Harding and Brown touching Civil War history. The Sun contest deadline approaches Oct 1 with two prizes and potential photo submissions for the new Sun building.
J. C. Adams buys land at Martinsville and plans a new brick plant, moving from the Belt south of Indianapolis. He cites cheaper mud and better quality at Martinsville along with improved railroad service to northern Indiana. Shale near Martinsville tested as excellent for brick making. workers already onsite.
Chas Kelly recounts the Versailles mob killing where victims fought for life before being shot. Deputy Attorney General Merrill Moores says calm has returned, four victims buried and a grand jury investigation underway. Two doctors previously tied to robbers fled and face severe punishment.
The Maennerchor club formally opened its new hall on Washington Street, with a procession from the Commercial club and a concert hall on the third floor not yet finished. President Gottfried Becker returned to public view as vice president Franke and building chair John Frenzel spoke at the ceremony. Reports of a planned lynching among farmers emerged after thieves were mentioned, with plans to capture and hang four gang members discussed, but execution delayed, and the crowd dispersed after a social ending.
Patrick Hanley, described as simple minded, faced police court on Wednesday charged with choking a small boy named Ram who part of a hostile gang. A former county poor farm inmate, Hanley faced a stern judge Cadi Buskirk who asked about returning to the poor farm. He shouted I would rather go to the penitentiary. The court fined him, suspended sentence, and warned against further assaults on boys.
Wim. L. Hitler advertises furniture at low prices and Dustless Oats for nurses in a dense local ad. Source text shows a cluttered sale notice with product names and promotional phrasing.
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