This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1899
Page
6
A son, long absent, returns after 95 years and is recognized instantly by his mother. He recounts a life in Anderson, Newark, a farm with an uncle, Buffalo, and most recently Lancaster, planning to settle in Indianapolis to become acquainted with his mother.
Justice Stover of the New York Supreme Court grants Henry T. Sloane a divorce from Jessie A. Sloane. The millionaire carpet dealer separated from his wife after a December dispute at a prominent theater. Custody of the couple’s children awarded to Mrs. Sloane.
Washington April 29 Washington medical society reports bacteriologist studies on Washington milk examined thirty-one samples. One sample had about 4 000 bacteria per cubic centimeter another 2 500 per cubic centimeter five others between 10 000 and 15 000 six between 30 000 and 50 000 and the remainder more than 50 000 per cubic centimeter with several runs over 150 000 per cubic centimeter.
Semi official Kiel report says Admiral Diedrichs ordered the Mighty “All right” flag when Admiral Dewey threatened to fire on Germans near American patrol lines. The German squadron cleared for action then moved calmly through the lines with no shots fired. Deaths in Cuba include Privates Oates Deaughlin Shanabrook Davies Carper Kett Cronin and others from dysentery malaria typhoid and gunshot wounds in Havana Santiago Pinat Del Rio and Bueno Vista.
An item from the wires notes Town of Cheek I T entirely destroyed by fire with heavy losses. Other notes mention a crematory in Havana for garbage and a papal encyclical delay reported from Rome. A New York resident sent 2500 dollars to the U S Treasury science fund and an $1000 robbery at C F Shinkle’s bank in Ellsworth Tl. The entry also references dynamite in a safe and a tribunal of honor retirement and expulsion of officers after the war.
A Manila dispatch reports Senor Mabini's April proclamation denouncing the Paris treaty between the United States and Spain as void because it followed Spanish rule not representing Filipinos. It claims McKinley pressured Congress, warns Americans would make Filipinos servants, cites racial prejudice, and urges continuing the struggle for liberty.
The Westminster Gazette reports Ernest Vizetelly saying Germany issued an expostulatory note to M. Delcasse over Vigaro revelations in the Dreyfus affair. It notes Germany may publish facts officially to defend its officers. Vizetelly predicts the court of cassation will likely approve revision by a majority of eight.
Dr. W. T. Kimberly of Cleveland organizes a secret national movement named the Loyal Sons of America. Reported to enroll 20,000 members with a military training, the group plans a Buffalo meeting and aims to use ballots or force to overhaul national trusts and governance.
The War Department reports that since February 4, 1898, 198 American soldiers were killed and 1,111 wounded in the Philippines.
John Kemp aged 68 an American was arrested for pocket picking and confessed to two thousand thefts. He also claimed to have run a pickpocket school in London.
The government intends to enlarge the navy by two battleships cruisers and other war vessels in preparation for active participation in the partition of China.
Fritz Hicks accused of Josephine Romhilt murder is described as a model prisoner who spends time playing cards with inmates. Mrs. Klein, co defendant in the acid attack on Dr. Aimee Haskinson, also keeps busy with crafts and cards while awaiting a second trial.
Washington April 29 rumor says the current Porto Rico tariff laws will be challenged in court. A cargo from New York will be shipped and payment of tariffs refused, asserting Porto Rico as U S territory makes duties unconstitutional.
A compiled roster shows original Samuel L. Siowell Wilder $12 Henry H. Garrard Morocco 36 Milton Emmons Vincennes $6 Additional David Baringer Milford $4 to $6 Renewal James Collins Angola $12 Increase Joseph Yochum Rego $8 to $12 Charles W. Morgan Plymouth 36 to $12 William Morgan Tampico $17 to $24 Pleasant W. Randall Columbus $16 to $17 John C. Barnes Union City $6 to $8 David Slough South Bend $6 to $8 Leander Free Youngs Creek $14 to $17 Thomas J. J. Cook Survant 17 to $24 Mrs Lamb Noblesville $12 to $14 Thomas C. Thornton Rensselaer $6 to $12 George W. Jerrett Winchester $12 to $16 James Yarnall Dover Hill $8 to $10 Jacob G. Wilcox Lebanon $0 to $10 Jesse P. Linton New Brunswick $6 to $10 John McGuire Zionsville $17 to $24 Columbus Co Rodgers Columbus $10 to $12 Richmond P. Dimmitt Folsomville $12 to $17 Henry Clay Stephenson $6 to $10 Reissue William R. Cunningham Corydon $12 Reissue and increase Isaacey Hempleman Indianapolis $8 to $12 Original widows Elizabeth Caregen Ma
The record mentions Mary Gimble of Michigan City and Elizabeth Meredith of Koleen with payments listed as 8 dollars each. It also notes Hiram J. Ream er of New Albany receiving 8 to 12 dollars in a Mexican war survivor increase.
WIRE WHISPERS reports the body of Mrs Barbara Henn recovered from the Ohio river near Newport Kentucky. The note mentions a funeral for ex Governor R J Oglesby in Elkhart Illinois and labor dispute among coal miners and operators in Pittsburgh.
An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a pain free solution for all forms of piles and rectal disease. It contrasts its soothing healing with painful surgical options and notes the product is prepared by the Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan and sold by druggists for 50 cents per package.
An invite to check The Sun's linera column for misc sale notices at bars. It urges readers to browse the column for items offered, suggesting a casual marketplace vibe and potential bargains.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.