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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1899

Page

6

Bicycle Racing Club Incorporated in New Jersey

An incorporation notice states the association aims to promote cycling racing and athletic sports, with Amos G. Batcher of New York holding 996 shares of 2000 total. The organization will operate under a capital stock of 2000 shares at 1 each and is limited to track owners and bicycle racing associations.

Nate Salisbury Charles ‘Ohn D. Lasley Amos New Jersey Amos G. Batcher New York American Racing Cyclists’ ‘Union

Handsome number in Epworth Herald convention preview

The Epworth Herald announces the national convention to be held in Indianapolis July 20 to 28. The issue includes city sketches and Methodist church features illustrated with half-tone pictures. Minsters covered include Charles C. Lasby Virgil W. Tevis J A Goodwin Rev J R Lathrop and Rev E K Rawls.

Epworth Herald Indianapolis Soldiers’ and Sailors Indianapolis League Union ‘Cabinet Charles C. Lasby Virgil W. Tevis D. D

Bravo the restaurant dog retires after 18 years service

Bravo a highly intelligent dog that served William H Hermes of a Massachusetts avenue restaurant for 18 years died Friday morning of old age. The dog helped wake the household each morning by barking and performing a morning routine before returning to bed. He survived several electric shocks during his years but persisted in his duties.

William H.hermes Massachusetts Ave Mr. Hermes Rave

Moonshiners' raid ends in deaths at North Carolina distillery

In Leigh North Carolina on April 22 a seizure party attacked a moonshine operation near Waynesville. Deputy Marshal Harris and Deputy Collector Williams were killed and injured. A moonshiner named Burt and two assistants were captured. An explosion at Eagleton's registered distillery killed Thomas Jones and Charles Odom, blowing them from the building as the distillery was destroyed.

Leigh N. C Revenue Scollector Waynesville Harris Collecor Williams Burt Eagleton Thos. Jones Charles Odom

Moonshiners Battle in Tennessee Mountains Ends Fatal

Chattanooga reports a clash Thursday night near Waters Ite in Cocke County Tennessee between federal revenue officers and moonshiners. Sheriff Dawson was killed and Deputy Alton fatally wounded. the posse leader was ordered to Samoa. A German cruiser Geffon has been ordered to Samoa.

Chattanooga Tenn Thas Cockeounty Tennessee Knoxville Sted N. C D. Alton Oxville Dawson Cockery Alton Samoa Ndon Ghat Geffon

Republicans name Ves to succeed Reed as House Speaker

Henry Ves elected by Republicans to replace Speaker Reed marking a key midterm transition. Immune affairs and southern infrastructure discussed as the party signals policy direction amid urban and railroad concerns.

Bryan at Buffalo sees Bryan win NY and presidency

W. J. Bryan spoke at Music Hall in Buffalo on Friday afternoon. QC H. P. Belmont, visiting in the city, predicts Bryan will win a large NY majority if nominated and become the next president.

Perry Belmont Buffalo N. Y W. J. Bryan Music Hall H. P. Belmont Bryan New York

Navy board recommends reduced penalties on gunboat Princeton

The navy department board assessing penalties on Dialogue & Son of Camden New Jersey for delaying the gunboat Princeton proposes fines for 211 days amounting to about $25 000. The firm will incur about 25 000 dollars in penalties instead of the full sum.

Washington Navy Department Dialogue & Son Camden N. J Princeton

Mills Succeeds Chizum in Thirtieth Circuit

A. E. Chizum, prosecuting attorney of Newton and Jasper counties in the Thirtieth circuit, resigns. Gov. Mount appoints Charles E. Mills to the post as Benton county is moved out of the circuit by the last legislature due to judge Thompson issues. Chizum cited insufficient business in the two remaining counties to justify continued service.

A. E. Chizum Thirtieth Judicial Circuit Newton Jasner Gov. Mount Charles E. Mills Benton County Thompson Chizum

Wayne County Rebekah and Pythian Conventions Set in Richmond

The Wayne county Rebekah convention meets here next Wednesday with speakers Anna W Lafallette of Portland and Victoria L Cranor of Muncie. Cambridge City lodge will demonstrate work and local Odd Fellows provide an exhibition drill. The Pworth league convention for the Richmond district is planned for June.

Richmond Ind Wayne County Rebekah Anna W. Lafallette Indiana Assembly Portland Victoria L. Cranor Muncie Cambridge City Lodge Oddfellows Thepworth League of Richmond District

Troops From Buffalo Reach Manila Route Through Indianapolis

Companies A C G and H of the Thirteenth regiment from Buffalo New York passed through Indianapolis Friday en route to Manila. They travel via St Louis and San Francisco with Company C under Captain Stiles and Company H under Captain Hughes in ten and eleven coaches respectively. The combined units include 250 men plus the band and headquarters officers.

Thirteenth Regiment Buffalo N. Y Indianapolis Manila St. Louis San Francisco Stiles Hughes Ferguson Sample

Kissed and Made Up Prone Baptist Church Pageant Oddity

Evansville Indiana April 22 report notes a prone first Baptist church event with a two year delay or confusion surrounding participation and aftermath. The fragment indicates an unusual incident from a local religious group and date.

Evansville Indi Prone First ‘Baptist

Fayne Moore to Appear on Stage in Burlesque

New York reports Mayne Moore will perform in a burlesque show about recent badgering adventures. Rumors tied her prison time to a stage career, she denied it then, and since release she has approached theater managers. Next week she is said to debut.

New York Mayne Moore

Craven Sues Fair Estate for $5,000 Monthly

Mrs Net tie R Craven of San Francisco claims widow status of the deceased Fair and seeks an allowance of five thousand dollars a month since December 1805. The hearing is set for May 4.

San Francisco Nettie R. Craven Fair Estate

Gillis Taylor Kills Miner in Watts' Ore Mines Outbreak

Middl esboro Ky April 22 Gillis Taylor killed Clint Redmond a miner at Watts ore mines in Tennessee Wednesday evening. They had been at outs for some time when a fight broke out Taylor struck Redmond in the face and kicked him in the stomach as bystanders intervened Redmond fell on the way home exclaiming Taylor has killed me and died Taylor was arrested.

Middlesboro

Newark Leaves St Lucia for Montevideo on Pacific Route

The navy department reports the Newark departed St. Lucia on Friday bound for Montevideo en route to the Pacific coast where she may be sent to Samoa. The Marblehead is to follow in a few days.

Newark Washington Navy Department St. Lucia Montevideo Pacific Station Samoa Marblehead

First International Cable Chess Match Opens

John Sherman has recovered enough to call on the president as the first international cable chess match between American and British college students begins. In Lake City South Carolina the lynchers case goes to the jury while Judge Brawley laments the state’s criminal record. The Hague reports Dutch citizens upset that Transvaal leaders were not invited to the peace conference.

John Sherman Lake City S. C Brawley South Carolina Hague Transvaal

A New Broom With Soap and Water Promises Changes at Columbus

Columbus Ohio April 2 M B Earnhart appointed police court judge by Gov Bushnell assumed the bench and urged cleaning up the city He called for prisoners to be bathed and brought to the court in better shape He also insisted on pairing offenders for social evil cases and hinted at workhouse penalties while promising reforms.

Columbus M. B. Earnhart

Fish Must Pay the Preacher Wedding Plan

In Jeffersonville Indiana on April 22 William H Wood and Hulda Holly with her aged mother walked six miles to obtain a marriage license. They lacked funds but Wood pledged the ceremony will happen once he catches enough fish to pay the preacher.

Jeffersonville Ind William H. Wood Hulda Holly Wood

Victim of San Juan Survives as Pension Filed

Charles Bernard, shot during an incident at San Juan, survived while helpers were killed near the field. He reached safety and was later revived as he was placed in a coffin. He has filed for a pension.

San Juan Jeffersonville Ind Charles Bernard

Old Town of Westfield Averages 74 Years

Westfield Indiana residents all aged 18 or older with an average age of 74. The town, settled in 1832, was a station on the underground railway during slavery times.

Westfield Ind

Sees Again After Sudden Blindness in New Albany

John Wammond, rendered totally blind by optic nerve paralysis ten days earlier, unexpectedly regained his sight while being led along a New Albany street on Friday showing a sudden recovery.

New Albany Ind John Wammond

Killed Himself and Wife Reported in Pueblo

In Pueblo Colorado on an April night Frank Smith and his wife were shot and killed. The report notes a suicide pact ending in both deaths with ongoing police inquiry into the motive and circumstances surrounding the double tragedy.

Puebla Col Frank . Smith

Continental Tobacco to Increase Capital Stock to 100 Million

Newark April 22 stockholders of the Continental Tobacco Company voted to raise capital from 75 million to 100 million dollars. A small portion of stock was represented and the vote in favor was unanimous.

Newark N. J Continental Tobacco Company

Consolidation Afoot Among Fire Brick and Safe Makers

Fire brick manufacturers of the east backed by New York capitalists plan a consolidation. Iron safe manufacturers will form a combine with a capitalization of 7 million dollars in preferred stock and 10 million dollars in common stock.

New York

Big anti trust dinner announced for May 25 at Coliseum

Details of the large anti trust dinner at the Coliseum on May 25 are being finalized. A partial speaker list includes Carter Harrison of Chicago Chas Blackburne of Kentucky N O Nelson of St Louis and Col Bryan An effort will be made to secure Col Henry Watterson.

Henry Ves Speaker Reed Ite Tenn Baltimore Trust McKinley National Educational Associ- Angeles Cal Bob’ Baker Middlesboro Gambrell Nashville St. Louis Ris Delphia The Coliseum Carter Harrison Chicago Chas. Blackburne Kentucky N. O. Nelson Col. Bryan Col Henry Wattersen

New Upright Pianos and Musical Goods for Sale

Wulschner’s offers upright pianos with payment terms of 10 down and 3 monthly payments. The ad lists Steinway & Sons rosewood piano 125, Webber 125, Whitney 175, and various second hand pianos 25 to 175 plus square pianos 5 cash or 1 weekly. Carlin & Lennox advertises at 5 to 9 E Market.

Steinway & Sons St. Louis Piano Company Beatty Square Webber Higgins Whitney Carlin & Lennox

Grand Hotel Cafe offers best meals in city

Advertisement notes Grand Hotel Cafe as the best meals in city and invites patrons to try them. Mentions H. L. Shute, 84 Talbot-block and a fragment about brick buildings with rock-faced stone.

Grand Hotel Cafe H. L. Shute Talbot-block

Surgeon Splices Wind-Pipe in Transit Rescue

In New York on April 22 Dr Christian of Bellevue hospital repaired Daniel Eagan’s wind-pipe after he slashed his throat. A six inch rubber tube from a stomach pump was used to splice the airway while en route to the hospital, and Eagan is expected to recover.

New York Christian Bellevue Hospital Daniel Eagan Eagan Fle

Best in the World Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed

A reader praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from The Herald Andersonville Indiana for curing a severe cold and troublesome cough after trying the advertised product. It is sold by all druggists.

the Herald Andersonville Ind

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