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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1899
Page
2
Fragmentary text references a glass trust case in a superior court. Mentions Cincinnati rep, two manufacturers, polished plate glass, Pittsburg warehouse, a local agent George, and a high tariff used by the trust. The excerpt hints at historic trust dynamics among manufacturers and tariffs.
Officials discuss current federal building site in Indianapolis as Supervising Architect weighs facts sent by custodian S B Kercheval. Debates focus on existing offices uses and departmental activity to judge if the present site suffices for future needs.
The decomposed nude body of Mrs Pearl Knott was found in the Flint River near Ga on April 22 after she had been missing since April 12. Frightful murder is suggested by circumstances though motives are described as sensational and complex.
In April 22 floods near Sioux City rescue of 25 families completed with boats. One man had sheltered on a knoll since Thursday and others took refuge in trees. No deaths reported. Damage to Walker's Island, a productive waterfowl area, is severe and residents may abandon the island.
In response to France replacing air force vessels near Newfoundland with modern cruisers the British Admiralty will add about six of its air fleet to the American squadron. The move aims to strengthen the Reef as the most effective force on this side of the Atlantic.
Anger over failure to follow track specifications led to rioting in ACUSE. Tracks were torn up as a small crowd gathered, a car was destroyed, a conductor knocked to the ground, and several people were injured amid tense scenes outside the transit facility.
Kington reports Vice-president S will not seek re election due to information from political friends. President McKinley was informed of his doubt about Mr Hobart performing senate duties next residing officer.
In a fragment from a Michigan page dated April 22, a sunny Montgomery figure is described with a friendly word and smile toward David Hep, amid a social scene where other girls shunned him. The brief text hints at a personal story of companionship and reputation.
Forest R and Harry A JeeNiece of Anderson Berlin Mass faced penalties as part of an incident involving a recruiting officer. The report notes additional involvement by Indianapolis boys and a Berlin Mass arrest, detailing disciplinary actions and subsequent consequences.
Deputies Withofft and Boone of the Internal Revenue Office confiscated 15000 cigars in Indianapolis up to Saturday noon. They were produced by Wm. M. Jacobs of Lancaster PA district 9 factory No 3741 and bore bogus stamps. The counterfeit stamps were finely made by Philadelphia rivals arrested recently. Indiana agent T J Rodgers in De Soto block seeks stores handling the Jacobs cigars and was in Anderson Saturday for information.
Washington April 22 Serena E Payne Republican leader on the house floor announces he is a candidate for speaker If Reed retires from congress Payne would be a candidate The question about Sherman of New York prompts the reply It is the right of every member to aspire to the speakership The fate of a split New York delegation remains to be seen
Paul Sherman 78 harness-maker of 309 North Alabama Street died at 5:00 am Saturday after grip illness led to heart failure. A longtime Indianapolis volunteer fireman and member of the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows, he is survived by a wife and two daughters Mrs John Taylor of Indianapolis and Mrs Charles Robinson of Youngstown Ohio.
Scotland Yard received word that Tom O'Brien known as the king of bunco steerers has escaped from New Caledonia prison where he was transported in 1897 after a murder conviction. A woman friend in New York supplied funds enabling the escape, and O'Brien is now believed to be in the United States.
Reports from Washington on April 22 indicate Rear Admiral Schley plans to appeal to Congress for an investigation into charges about his conduct of the flying squadron from Cienfuegos to Santiago in May 1898. He reportedly objects to being assigned to the examining board.
James Donohue a wealthy retired stone mason in Louisville hanged himself by a rope tied to his leg and plunged into a cistern after suffering throat trouble. The death occurred Saturday morning as he carried out the plan, ending his life.
Boston April 22 The National tube consolidation progresses satisfactorily and the new corporation is expected to launch soon. Large interests are acting in harmony and the capital of the new combination will probably be 75,600,000 dollars.
Four young people in a carriage were struck by a train near Baraboo Wisconsin on Saturday. Three victims were killed named Bennie Pubbs Kittie Marshall and Nellie Welch. The incident occurred near Baraboo and involved a Milwaukee railroad line.
Charleston April reports that after 24 hours the Lake City lynchers jury could not reach verdicts on eight defendants while three were found not guilty by directed verdicts for Rodgers Marion Clark and Oscar Kelly. Judge Brawley praised the jurors and condemned lynching as a reproach to civilization.
Col M Lewis Clarke, presiding judge at the Montgomery Park race meeting, was found dead in bed from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Aged 52, he authored most racing rules, founded the first turf congress, and helped establish uniform weights and stakes. He leaves a widow and two sons in Louisville. born 1846 in St. Louis. son of Gen Lewis Clark.
In Chattanooga Tennessee two more bodies were recovered from the Cincinnati Southern freight wreck that collapsed bridge 61 between Greenwood and Sloane Valley. The victims are unidentified tramps, bringing total bodies found to three. The train plunged 87 feet into the dry valley, with twenty one cars demolished. Conductor Peppers and Brakeman Jennings were rescued from the debris and are in a precarious condition.
Bike officers Schroeder and Hauser were called to the Barton hotel on Virginia Avenue Friday night and arrested Frank Engle the printer and his wife for loud swearing and disturbing other occupants. The couple reportedly had about 700 dollars worth of diamonds from a recent Chicago trip. Engle paid an 11 dollar fine and was released. his wife also fined 11 dollars and sent to the workhouse.
Macon Georgia April 22 members of the State medical society report interest in Dr Stapler claim that he has found a method giving deaf mutes full hearing and speech He displays three patients as proof with two seeming to show real cure and one partly attributed to chance
In Romney, Indiana, farmer Augustus Slaughterback became ill from multiple poisons taken in a personal crisis. To ensure death he swallowed a large amount of pounded glass and died in great agony, with physicians unable to relieve his suffering.
James Kelley eleven lived on W Maryland street was struck by a Vandalia train on the White River bridge shortly after noon Saturday and hurled 30 feet to the stones below He was taken to City hospital with injuries not believed serious
John Wilhelm, a longtime gardener and workhouse detainee, is back in custody after assaulting peddler Marks Stein over a floral refund. He has a history of return trips after release to steal items, last tied to a potato barrel he claimed to have helped raise.
In LaPorte Indiana Rowe Chatterson 18 son of wealthy parents has vanished for two days and authorities fear he has been kidnapped. Local police and family provide few clues as to his whereabouts.
City Life notes John B. Dawson files for divorce from his wife Diane citing quarrelsome and abusive behavior. Measles cases total 1,138 for the year as of noon Saturday. County clerk Elliott reports brisk uptake of the new Acts of 1899 by lawyers. G W Paul leaves Montgomery County bar after 30 years to partner with Jesse D Hamrick in Indianapolis. offices opened at 3544 E Washington St.
Michael Smith was released from the workhouse on Saturday after a long term and immediately returned to police headquarters. Tre is charged with robbing Martin Logan's saloon at Missouri and McCarty streets sometime ago.
Birth notices list several newborns with parents and addresses including Sedam, Cole, Hedgepath, Meskill, Cunningham, Burbank, Kingston, Lash, Richie, Chance, Lauer. Death notices cite ages and causes such as grip, brain congestion, salpingitis, measles, dysentery, meningitis, pneumonia, hemorrhage, convulsions, and other illnesses with various street addresses and one orphan home reference.
Wire notes a May 12 clash as St Louis plans a great blow-out against gunboat Nashville. Missouri river floods spread, with towns suffering. Other items include elopement in Meadville, distillery sale in Kentucky, arrests in Atlanta Indiana, a public money receiver named in Perry Territory, and a hatchet killing in San Francisco.
In Toledo James Savery seeks a divorce from Adelia Savery after a spectator claims to be the other husband Arthur Wright. The court grants the divorce. Adelia is held on bigamy charges as Wright plans a divorce. Chicago reports a man seeks nullification of a second marriage after learning his first wife may still be alive. In New York a Hoboken post office clerk encounters a strange creature popping from a mail pouch.
The Third Christian Church chorus will perform The Resurrection Sunday night under the direction of Chas. F. Kennedy.
Wheat and corn prices listed with car totals and quality descriptors. Followed by rent notices, furnished rooms, and miscellaneous ads including repairs, help wanted, and room for carriage. The page records market activity and local housing classifieds with numerous street and street-ad contact details.
Indianapolis April 22 market receipts were good and prices shown a 2½ cent drop. Caution advised on next week’s advance as a likely decline approach. Bids listed for Monday and Tuesday with values around 4.05 to 4.10 for 250 to 350 pounds, 4.00 to 4.06 for 200 to 290 pounds, and 8.90 to 3.32 for poultry and light hogs. cattle market described as steady.
In the clerk’s office a prankster crowd of about 30 people teased John Howe known as Judge Howe with a new wheel. He lectured on wheel merits unaware the fun aimed at him. Mayor Taggart was expected home at 1 30 p m Sunday.
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