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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1899
Page
3
The suit against Charles T. Bryan in Lebanon Indiana arises from alleged embezzlement during three terms as city treasurer. The complaint seeks 15000 dollars. Bryan allegedly embezzled 30000 by stamping warrants unpaid and caused 2905 dollars in interest costs.
Alexandria April 11 strikers at the American plate glass plant brace for an injunction hearing in Madison superior court. The men stay quiet but warn that importing labor could spark trouble. The American Federation of Labor plans a boycott against all plants employing the plate glass operators.
Rev. WcNew, elder of a radical LU.B. church, and his wife sue Andrew Zeigler in Wayne circuit court for 10000 each. They claim Zeigler's dog frightened their horse causing a runaway injuring McNew and his wife. Zeigler was indicted for keeping a vicious dog at last grand jury session.
A letter by Charles W. Smith of the Third United States Artillery at Manila claims Tennessee soldiers buried 15 Spanish prisoners and says nothing was done. He also alleges the Thirteenth Minnesota provost guard shoots natives and hauls them off in the dead wagon.
In Rushville Indiana April 153 George Musser forced from his mother's farm after rent non payment. His son Thomas Musser and grandson Edward Musser stayed with Mrs Musser. An intruder door incident led to Thomas firing through a door, wounding his uncle in the groin. The wound is not fatal.
Anderson Indiana April 15 William Walker a Black man attacked Max Williams in his home with a club over alleged affair. Williams was beaten into insensibility and is jailed on suspicion.
New Albany Ind April 15 The First National Bank once failed has declared a 2 percent dividend bringing total to 8 percent to stockholders. The bank retains $60 000 in assets and final settlement is slated for May with stockholders set to receive a premium on their holdings after settling creditor and depositor claims.
A fire in Elkhart wipeouts the Godfrey lumber company sheds and stock, with losses around 25000 dollars and 6000 dollars insured. Two horses perished as three streams of water battled the flames all day.
The local page notes upcoming paving with new asphalt streets in Lafayette. It lists municipal progress and the push for improved road surfaces across the town.
In Jackson County West Virginia a wife bedridden for over a month due to rheumatism recovered after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm on the insistence of a Mr Maddox. A fifty cent bottle was purchased and used as directed, and the next morning she walked to breakfast.
Secretary of War Alger returned from Cuba and Porto Rico with observations of favorable conditions. He notes growing self sufficiency in Cuba and enthusiasm for the change of government in Porto Rico. He says American investment chances will rise with a stable Cuba and denies plans to resign.
Washington April 15 Secretary Gige notified the sub treasury and local banks that part of government funds on deposit will be withdrawn in the coming days. Ten million dollars will be taken in million dollar weekly installments to cover expenditures expected to exceed receipts in the next several months. The move is not expected to affect the market.
Ordered to Rome Prior Reile successor of Father Kneipp at Woerishofen has been telegraphed to proceed to Rome to see the pope. Kneipp promoted a water cure and early dew walk barefoot. The summons fuels speculation the pope desires the treatment.
Mrs Emily V Hopkins widow of John H Hopkins former cashier at People's Bank wins a verdict for 19 400 against Northwestern Life Assurance Co of Chicago on a life policy for John H Hopkins whose death was self inflicted. Policy included suicide clause.
In Louis, Mo, April 15, a strong revival of interest in the National game has followed a change in ownership of the local team. The surge appears to boost attendance and community enthusiasm.
Paris reports in L Eclaire that Captain Dreyfus’s letters to the Devil's Island governor are printed with dates including a November 26, 1898 missive. Cables to Mrs. Dreyfus are shown as the prisoner affirms Bezenffre remains loyal while he refuses case questions, trusting his family’s patriotism.
The Figaro prints Mme Gerard testimony from Esterhazy’s hotel concening the telegrams Speranza and Blanche. She says Mme Pays wrote Speranza implicating Dreyfus and Du Clam wrote Blanche. Du Clam is the veiled lady. He threatened to kill Mme Pays if she spoke. She adds Col Henry was the horredoreau author.
The Press club reelected its officers and plans a May benefit for Miss Jeannette Orlopp. Her Indianapolis return marks her first appearance here since a prior engagement with the club. An informal dinner is set for May 3 with the benefit on May 7.
ManiwaksQue April 15. Mrs Boileau of Beisfranc left 11 year old adopted girl with husband. On return she found the child dead in bed with a blood spattered face. Boileau is suspected in the death.
Isaac Becker and his wife died in their Highwood home after burning gasoline ignited their clothing. The couple’s three small children witnessed the tragedy.
In Indianapolis at 320 W Ohio St Mrs J B Van Tilburgh describes years of sciatica and kidney pain worsened in winter. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry J Huder's drug store she reports relief from sharp back pains and improved nervous symptoms. Doan's Pills are sold nationwide 60 cents per box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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