29 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1896
Page
1
Reports from Indianapolis show populist leaders split over fusion with Democrats as editor Matthews fights to block any alliance. Key figures including Rosenheimer, Watson, Washburn, and county committees maneuver through meetings at the Grand hotel and Tomlinson hall amid warnings of party disarray and potential electoral shifts.
In a Monday night incident in the Grand opera house block area, Charles Williams prompted the arrest of Miss Cora Gray and Miss Clyde Dugan after an umbrella disappeared from a restaurant on N Tuinois. The women were later discharged in court when it was shown the umbrella was mistaken. Several local residents listed alongside in the notice include Ellen Silvey and others, with a separate death, marriage licenses, and cause listings following.
Evans Woolen has resigned from the Commercial club secretary post due to his nomination for Congress by the Gold Democrats of the Seventh district. A board meeting is held next Tuesday to consider a successor, with no prominent candidate named yet. He will begin his campaign speeches at the Cyclorama under the Russell club auspices, and will tour with nightly talks leading to the election. The notice also lists local business ads and contact information.
Both Consumers and Indianapolis Gas have drilled many new wells this winter to boost supply. The Indianapolis company adds a ten inch pipeline between Elwood and Fairmount and 50 new wells, 24 bored. five drilling crews work day and night. Consumers’ Gas installs 61 new wells in Hamilton and Madison counties with a new ten inch pipeline and a 2000 horsepower pumping station in Hamilton. Managers say increased provisions should raise supply by at least 20 percent, easing winter gas fires if consumers curb waste.
New Orleans reports the John Colton family murders spark a fierce mob in Tangipahos parish. Citizens demand John Johnson and Arch Joiner be delivered, threatening to lynch officials who moved Johnson from Amite City. Gov. Foster seeks state troops as Hammond guards prepare for action.
At the mayor's cabinet meeting President Morrison reported a delay in hospital buildings will likely cost the city at least 1,000 in revenue from the clinic. The project, tied to medical colleges, will finish by mid November due to slow contract awards for steam heating. Board of Works promised speed, while a committee including Downing, Maguire, Morrison, Johnson and Claypool was formed to study new municipal offices.
Fifteen council members convened in a nocturnal session to revive a tax levy measure after city attorney Curtis warned the city would miss tax collection and salaries without action. The ordinance set a 60 cent levy per $10 and a 50 cent poll tax, with multiple readings and postponements. Other items included scrapping a plumbers’ ordinance, a rider directive for vehicle operators, and contracts with utility firms. The Central labor union planned a boycott of west-end businesses, while lawsuits for damages from a drowned Fletcher-ave incident and sewer concerns persisted.
The forecast covers Indianapolis and Vennity with cooler air and possible showers through Tuesday night and Wednesday. A separate coroner’s verdict concludes Pfeiffer died in a suicide during a temporary insanity fits, ruling the death as murder by action not explained.
The week features cabmen strikes, the national booksellers convention set for Reston, and political activity in Illinois and St Louis. Bryan campaigns in New York and New Jersey while Moody preaches in Boston. A marriage of Miss Margaret Jefferson and Glen May Donough is noted, with guests including Mr and Mrs Cleveland as Democratic clubs plan a St Louis gathering.
Mrs Maggie Clark told the court after seven years she would give up trying to make peace with her husband William. He faced assault and battery charges after a breakfast clash triggered by temper and a shoe tap. Judge Cox withheld judgment and urged peaceful living. the couple planned to return to their respective homes or stay together to resolve their disputes.
The Pepocratic Nominee Bryan is due in Indianapolis at noon next Tuesday. He will ride the J M & T to Louisville then head north by train, speaking at New Albany Jeffersonville Spottsburg Seymour Columbus and Franklin before a Grand Hotel welcome. An estimated 100000 listeners expected as meetings fill the city. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. he departs toward the north visiting Noblesville Tipton Kokomo Logansport Winamac North Judson Crown Point and Hammond.
Ray Lirtus, 82 W Washington sr, struck by a car near Washington and Blackford sts while bicycling at 6 am Tuesday. He suffered hip injury. taken home by city ambulance. Frank Dupey and wife Sarah quarrelled. son Ed Stone armed with knife. Dupey cut by Stone with poker. both tested before police. Three divorce suits filed. Brown seeks separation from Georganna with custody claim. Emma Gitlarpy alleges abuse and loss of support. Cora Thompson accuses John of cruelty and neglect. he reportedly living with another woman. Broad Ripple field progress noted. Keystone Co plans to strike Tren ton rock. light well anticipated. Gene Harris recounts June apple tree bearing second crop and blooms. pocket apple used as claim.
A citizen seeking counsel about how to vote received John W. Kern’s remark to follow Mr Bryan’s advice and vote as you please. The rest of the passage notes a small ad line about leaky cisterna repair priced at $1.00 and lists a couple of names and addresses in Indiana Avenue.
J H Winfrey and Miss Sallie Weatherly wed near Somerville Tennessee after a fatal shooting when Weatherly's uncle Peter Crawford, who opposed the match, was killed. Winfrey’s rival Louis Burton fled with the bride as authorities pursued them by night.
Gen Lew Wallace was in Indianapolis Tuesday while Dubois county battles diphtheria and court house lawns see dandelion blooms. Gov Matthews appoints election return marshals, Petersburg Mining and Manufacturing Incorporation records $3160 000 capital, diets in local firms adjust stock, and arrests and fines touch Marion and Hendricks counties as weather and politics shape weekly life.
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