28 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Connersville Daily News
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1899
Page
1
A crossing incident in Indianapolis left one person dead and three others seriously injured. Emergency responders arrived to assist victims and police opened an investigation into the collision. Local authorities urged caution at crossings during peak traffic times.
Advertisement for Humphreys Medicine listing three sizes priced 25 cents and one dollar. Sold by druggists or postpaid on receipt of price. Claims delivery from Humphreys’ Wed. Co. at 10 and 103 William St. New York.
Grain and livestock quotations across Chicago and Cincinnati show Wheat No. 2 steady to easy and Corn mixed, with steady cattle and hog markets. Livestock prices list Cattle around 4.60 to 5.05, Hogs near 3.25 to 3.50, Sheep and Lambs fluctuating, while futures emphasize July and September contracts for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Pork, Lard and Ribs with various opening and closing values.
News from Washington and Chicago reports fraught talks over the Alaska boundary modus vivendi. Canada counters American lines risking a possible breakdown of the joint high commission. Also, three brigades of volunteers for the Philippines are to be enlisted and mobilized. Secretary Alger denies rumors of cabinet resignation and discusses Governor Pingree’s remarks.
Twenty thousand spectators witnessed a 4 mile college rowing race in Poughkeepsie New York with Pennsylvania narrowly beating Wisconsin by half a length. Cornell trailed four lengths back and Columbia finished three lengths behind. Wisconsin rallied late to challenge after traveling 1 000 miles to meet former victors.
Nippon Maru reached San Francisco from Hong Kong via Honolulu with the yellow quarantine flag. The ship was ordered to quarantine after two deaths from bubonic plague during the voyage. All passengers were landed at Angel Island as doctors and officials stayed off the vessel. A Japanese woman reportedly died recently after a brief illness. The ship will remain in quarantine for several weeks. It carried 55 cabin passengers including six Europeans and 188 Japanese and Chinese in steerage.
Kentucky Democratic convention nominates William Goebel for governor on the 26th ballot after dropping Stone on the 25th. Hardin supporters fought hard but could not swing enough votes from Stone delegates. Ballot results show Goebel 560, Hardin 331, To Secerne Release of Cuban Prisoners.
A compilation of unrelated incidents and civic notices from Indianapolis area history. Reports include a fatal crossing accident involving Hazel Schafer and injuries to Samuel Stephens and family, horse theft pursuit near St Paul, a three year old child’s rare tongue removal operation by Dr S A Cothinia, and various local crime, birth, and obituary items with brief details and names.
In Indiana at Gallup estate v. Schndt the Marion circuit court verdict for 46996.69 in taxes on concealed property was sustained by the supreme court. The executor argued nonresident status and lack of notice. court held he acted as circuit court official and resided in county, so notice requirement did not apply. The decision clarifies authority of executors and residency for assessments and notices.
An old promotional ad touts a laxative syrup claimed to ease headaches fevers constipation and support kidney liver function. It lists ingredients like senna and other herbs and notes manufacturing in California and New York with price per bottle and general availability through all druggists.
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