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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1899

Page

2

Federal court injunction halts coal mine strike action

Reported threats cloud a federal injunction in Fort St. area stopping striking coal workers from interfering with company mines. Cars and guards moved in. about 140 still en route to the scene as authorities vow to enforce the order and keep Black workers away from the trains. The governor and sheriff pledge obedience to the injunction and to public order.

Nts Fies Fedéral ‘Court Fort St Peratoys Arfe

Murderer Arrested in San Francisco Case

Police report Henry tto arrested for the murder of Bertha Paradise in San Francisco, with connections to earlier crimes and suspected involvement with other women in Denver. The case centers on a long suspected killer linked to multiple deaths in the region.

San Francisco Cisco Henrytto Bertha Paradise Denver

The Boy Laughs During arraignment in Indiana

A prisoner laughed during the arraignment as the case proceeded. The prosecutor made the remarks and the jury remains out on the verdict.

Ind

Forged Checks Warned as Bankers Face Two Large Sums

New York reports Chief of Detectives McCluskey warns bankers about two forged checks on the Oshkosh Wisconsin based bank. One check for 10000 dollars and another for 25000 dollars are signed Joseph Strong. May Irwin is photographed in Chicago under unusual circumstances as she is briefly handcuffed during a stage performance.

York

Supreme Court voids copyright on The Autocrat breakfast table

The court ruled Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes senior could not claim copyright for The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table when the work appeared in a special form. The decision in the suit by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr against George Hearst involved publication by Atlantic Monthly and an infringement claim.

Swarlington Supreme Oliver Kell Holmes Beise Oliver Wendellolmes,Jr George Hearst Atlantic Hill

Mrs Flynn Loses Bed Clothes in $20 Fire

A fire at 34 S West Street caused $20 in losses including Mrs Mary Flynn's bed clothes. Ministers concluded that some college teachings lead to skepticism and condemned the same.

American plumbing firms form capital at seventy million

Trenton New Jersey April 24 report states several plumbing companies were incorporated here on Monday with a combined capital of seventy million dollars. The piece notes these RE firms and mentions related corporations formed in the day.

Ithe American Plumbing Company capaTea States Trenton N. J Fellow RE

River tragedy and political turbulence tug at early 20th century news

Reports describe the body of Mrs. Henry Lemper found in a river near Waterloo Iowa and mention Col. M. Louis Clark buried in Louisville Kentucky. Other items note a big brick trust, a $2.5 million project in San Francisco, troop supplies for Moscow, and a special grand jury to probe miners riot amid broad regional unrest.

Henry Lemper Te River Waterloo M. Louis Clark Louisville Omaha Isk Michigan Sawith Mbapp Moscow Sui- Oxford Cincinnati Nourney ‘Humprey Ilinois Baldwin San Franz Port Darwin Ary-Docks Ker New York Mittee Chicago Ohio John Francis

Birthday keg triggers police court show in Grovenberry family

In a North Noblest street incident, William Grovenberry and relatives faced charges after a Saturday birthday celebration and christening party ended in a brawl. Gravenberry Ferriter and Mrs Ferriter fined. concealed weapon fines issued to Kiewe and Rabe. others faced charges ranging from robbery to animal cruelty.

William ‘Grovenberry Grovenberry Gravenberry Charles Smith Jim Ferriter Ferriter Cox Gravenberry Ferriter Richard Kiewe Iowa St Albert Rabe Lincoln Sr Universal Detective Agency

Acquittal Likely as George Murder Trial Reaches Verdict

Canton Ohio April 24 With no limit on arguments the George murder trial moves toward a verdict. Attorneys expect two remaining days of remarks. Most observers predict acquittal or disagreement as the state’s case is viewed as lacking proof of guilt and the defense as unable to prove innocence. Judge Taylor cautioned against convicting on suspicion as the defense outlines 17 propositions for the jury charge.

Canton George Grant

Shoes On Sale Tomorrow At Ladies Mens And Kids Prices

A fragmented ad lists a big tomorrow sale on shoes for ladies including dark chocolate and black options with new lasts and flexible soles. It also promotes oxford styles for ladies, children shoes with dongola stock and Vici kid, boys little gents, babies and moccasins in multiple colors with low prices.

Vici

Seizure of forged stamps hits cigar trade

Washington reports daily seizures of cigars bearing forged revenue stamps. Commissioner Wilson predicts totals may reach one million cigars as investigations continue. In Richmond Indiana, 16 000 cigars bearing Jacobs Kondig counterfeit stamps were condemned.

Washington Internal Revenue Wilson McManus Secret Service Department Treasury Department Richmond Ind Zacharias Jacobs-Kondig

Rescue Crew Drowned Off Ship Island During Storm

The second mate and three sailors from the British steamship Queensmore drowned off Ship Island while attempting to rescue a sailboat belonging to the United States quarantine station. The sailboat was in danger, the rescuers saved it, then were lost when the boat capsized in the gale.

New Orleans Queensmore Ship Island United States

Debts Paid at Old State Bank as New Bank Plans Rise

Loganport Indiana reports the old State national bank that failed has all debts paid and receivers will be discharged. A new bank will be started. Stockholders bear a $500,000 deficit left by former president John Johnson who is serving ten years in the penitentiary.

Logansport Ind John Johnson

Negro miners moved from Pana to Indiana coal fields

A consignment of two Black miners was sent from Pana to Indiana coal fields by union miners on Sunday night. Company B returned to Taylorville on Monday morning. About 100 men stayed in Pana while authorities plan to press Governor to remove them. Thirty eight residents testified in Taylorville on Monday in the case of Henry Stephens charged with killing Xavier Lecoca.

Pana Indiana Coal Fields Company B Taylorville Henry Stephens Xavier Lecoca

License Refused for Iowa Accident Insurance in Indiana

The state auditor on Monday refused a license to the Iowa accident insurance company of St. Paul Minnesota to operate in Indiana. The firm has little business in the state but some policies in northern Indiana. The auditor called it a weak company.

Iowa Accident Insurance Company St. Paul

McKinley Stricken by Neuralgia Keeps Cabinet Close

President McKinley suffers neuralgia forcing him to miss church on Sunday and restrict visitors to only cabinet members, according to White House dispatches from Washington dated April 24.

McKinley Washington

Appointment of J F Smith to brigadier general status

The president on Monday appointed J F Smith of the volunteer infantry to brigadier general. The official order was issued in Washington on April 24.

Smitha Washington Rnin“Volunteer Infantry

Removal petition against Trustee John T. Paskins cited

Franklin Indiana April 24 petition to remove Trustee John T Paskins of Hensley township is being heard in circuit court. Fourteen causes listed with main charges including failure to report township indebtedness and retaining funds for expenses sundries and supplies. He anticipated the action and had lawyers ready to proceed when asked to appear.

Franklin Ind John T. Paskins Hensley Township

Miss Lenora Jackson Scores Concert Triumph in Paris

Chicago violinist Miss Lenora Jackson delighted a Paris audience at the final Colorine concert of the season. Notable Americans attended, including Mr and Mrs Vanderbilt and Mr and Mrs A Howard Hinkle of Cincinnati. She plans a U S tour next winter.

Miss Jackson Paris Lenora Jackson Chicago Vanderbilt A. Howard Hinkle Cincinnati United States

Fight at Cassidy Home Ends With Four Shots

William Cassidy invited Mr and Mrs Lawrence Morgan to dinner at 1024 Chesapeake street. After drinks, a quarrel erupted among the men, Cassidy drove the guests away and fired four pistol shots. Cassidy surrendered on Monday.

Chesapeake-st. Society Wiliam Cassidy Chesapeake-st Lawrence Morgan Cassidy

Governor Gage appoints Dan Burns to U S Senate seat

The Ex aminer reports in San Francisco that Gov. Gage appoints Dan Burns to fill ex Senator White's seat in the United States Senate. Burns will receive his commission once the Senate seats Quay.

Senator Burns II San Francisco The Examiner Gage Dan Burns White United States Senate Senate Quay

Saffel & Keith File Articles for Incorporation

Local filing shows Saffel and Keith submitting articles of incorporation. Capital stock listed at 5080 dollars. Plan to manufacture crates and related items. Reading notes refer to Innere poration and Monday filing.

Saffel & Keith

Oglesby Dead In Elkhart After Sudden Illness

Ex Governor Richard J. Oglesby died suddenly at his Elkhart home on Monday April 24. The Springfield dispatch notes his sudden death and nearby tributes as the country mourns a veteran political figure.

Springfield Richard J. Oglesby Elkhart

City Grain Market Report for Monday April 24

Wheat prices mix with No 2 red at 7 1 2 cents and No 3 red around 6 1 4 cents. Corn holds at steady 34 to 42 cents with various white and mixed grades and color values listed. Oats steady at 29 to 31 4 cents. Hay prices quoted for No 1 timothy at 9.00 to 9.50 and No 2 timothy at 8.00 to 8.30.

Indianapolis City Hay Timothy Prairie Titec

Anti trust live stock market report from Indianapolis 1899

R R Shiel and Co report weaker receipts yet strong demand from eastern buyers, with Chicago markets supplying 203 double decks last week. The Trust loses influence as major buyers defy boycotts. Gardner emerges as a key cattle buyer challenging the Trust. Shiel stresses capability in handling feeders and securing orders, noting limits on 1,400 to 3,200 pound cattle.

Indianapolis Ind Chicago Charles Gardner Kingan & Co Trust

Trusts And Markets Stir In Cattle Trade Debate

The piece discusses cattle market manipulation accusations against a Trust, claiming strong firms dominate yet hurt weaker members. It notes farmer opposition, threats of boycotts, and a trader’s guarantee of higher returns for shippers. Quoted prices include 959 to 350 averages and various cattle brackets, with a note that the cattle market is steady.

Associated Press

Classified Help Wanted and Rentals Tease Gently Mixed

Multiple short classified notices show WANTED ads for a wagon show worker a girl for general housework and an upholsterer. Rentals advertise furnished rooms and a rooming-house, with prices. A lost Lady's gold watch on Hillside Avenue offers a liberal reward.

Sun Corner Park Alabama Se Ware College Washington Hilside‘ave

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