07 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Connersville Daily News
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
1
June reports from Toledo indicate Mayor Jones’ plan to base the city gas plant on the Springfield Illinois electric lighting model will be approved by the council. The transfer to a syndicate is seen as likely, with the city to benefit while taking on the risks.
Governor Sayers asks governors and attorneys general to meet in St. Louis on Sept 20 to discuss effects of trusts and craft formations and seek a coordinated legislative approach to curb existing trusts and limit new ones.
An article by Rear Admiral Sampson in the New York Independent argues the United States must expand its navy to wage future naval wars. He contends a large army is unnecessary, urges at least twice the current ship count, and calls for coastal defenses and faster, better coal powered ships. He praises American prestige and notes Dewey’s Manila victory while stressing the navy's central role in national defense.
Montreal authorities hold C H Mooney on allegations of swindling a South Bend man. Case centers on alleged financial deception and receipts. Investigators pursue further charges and potential extradition.
Montreal June 7 Christopher H Mooney of New York is under arrest on misappropriation charges regarding 22 000 of Milner E K Listenberg of South Bend Ind. He was committed to eight days jail as evidence will come from New York or South Bend.
New York June 7 Chief of Police Devery announced he will ensure a lawful sparring exhibition at Coney Island Athletic Club for the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout. He warned against a genuine prize fight citing weight disparities and the Horton law and said heavy blows will end the contest. He urged the public not to be gulled by expectations of a slugging match.
Two babies aged two and three were instantly killed when a gust of wind toppled them as their mother Mrs. Carl Detlett of Poplar Grove stepped onto a depot platform. A fast freight train struck them, mangling the children on Rockford station.
C N Wilcoxen of Decatur formerly of Muncie sees indictment for using the mails in a defraud scheme. Judge overrules motion to quash. trial begins. Wilcoxen allegedly wrote letters from J M Case of Muncie to W L Ferguson of Decatur City Railway Company to entrap Ferguson into leaving his job for a Richmond and Eaton position.
An advert praises a laxative remedy claimed to purify bowels and relieve constipation without weakening organs. It notes figs in manufacture and attributes benefits to senna and aromatic plants. The product is sold as California Fig Syrup Co and carried by druggists, price one dollar per bottle.
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