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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1899
Page
6
A journal recounts a perilous ascent to the Mauna Loa lava flows. Campers describe reaching a ridge 16 miles from the eruption, viewing molten streams, a red glow lighting the night, and the dangerous hike past hot flows toward the cone and boiling pit. Two days later they returned to the Volcano House.
Montgomery dispatch recounts Dothan Home Journal findings about a Georgia lynching near Safford in Harry County. Mrs. Ogletree disputes her husband Ogletree's account, claiming only one man entered the room, demanded money, assaulted her, and fled as a train whistle blew.
In New York on August 5 a report finds 3,200 structures in acute danger. Half house tenements with about 75 residents each, all sites contain people at all hours. At minimum 65,000 residents face possible death from collapse in any given moment across Manhattan Island.
Frank Nasea alias Marcurio Notorio, an Italian, was hanged in St. John Courtyard after murdering eight people and wounding two. The victims were witnesses to a prior Nasca murder. He died begging Italians near the scaffold to pray for him. May Be a Shooting Scrape in Dayton
Christiana reports the interparliamentary peace conference in session on Friday sent congratulations to the Hague peace conference and the powers represented, noting the peace body’s efforts despite limited results.
Clarence Grace of Springfield West Virginia was killed by lightning on Friday. Haverly and James Lucas of Mills Pennsylvania quarreled over the same girl. Haverly may die from a knife thrust to the spine. Rosabach, manager of a Chicago factory, will test the law regarding the American flag. An unknown woman in a bicycle time was found in the river vat.
A Rennes cable to the Tribune quotes Dreyfus from Devil's Island in 1895. He writes that after condemnation he told Du Paty De Clam he was innocent and recalls promises to investigate and to warn him at the minister of war's home if any fact could cast doubt on his guilt.
In Paris Aug 5 a wave of disappointment hits Dreyfus case followers as the secret dossier becomes the trial’s start. Only Dreyfus, his lawyers, and the war council may hear discussions. Maj Carriere to conduct prosecution. Matin gives court the Esterhazy letter admitting authorship of the bordereau.
President Mitchell and Committeeman Dilcher report miners have always pressed for arbitration and reject any condition precedent. Dilcher travels to Evansville with doubts operators will agree, noting prior refusal to appear before the city council chosen as arbitrators while insisting on arbitration.
Maritime and political notices from the capital and coast report cruiser New Orleans reaching San Domingo and Algiers looming toward revolt. Col. James Kilbourne ill at Richmond. Richard Croker sailing to New York. Maryland Republicans to meet September 6 to name a state ticket. Remains of Col. Hawkins viewed in Frisco. volunteers from Minnesota and South Dakota to sail from Manila on August 8 aboard the Sheridan. Texas trunk lines seek to restore cotton rates east. Manhattan police captains to appear before Mazet committee Tuesday. Dr. David H. Moore of Cincinnati offered bishopric in San Francisco Methodist Church. Pope preparing comments on the peace conference and papal proposals if invited. Eight new regiments to sail to the Philippines in September. Fort Thomas regiment to Frisco around September 5.
In Rom e a high stakes fraud case tests Italy s rigid bank law as liquidator sues directors for 100000000 lire about 20000000 dollars. Directors including Prince T or roma and Duke Ceri are named among wealthy defendants expected to pay losses to depositors.
Statistics from the board of health show New Yorkers eat vast fruit, including over 2,000,000 watermelons and 1,000,000 barrels of apples annually. Bananas are in high demand with 4,000,000 bunches needed, while pineapples oranges grapes and coconuts also appear popular.
Thomas Milligan of Marietta blown to pieces by nitro glycerine on Thursday. Otto Schlehuber of Cleveland fatally wounds his wife and dies by suicide Friday. Anna Lawrence of New Madison seeks 3003 from Charles L. Brunner after accusation he left. Fifteen cars of goods pile up near Painesville when a fast freight crashes into a local train Friday. Rev Cutler of Mc Connellsville Baptist Church sues Charles L Barker for 49000 damages for libel.
The Big Four announces an Acton Camp Meeting from July 25 to August 17 with 50 cent round trips. Weekday trains run Indianapolis to Acton and return with morning and evening departures and additional Sunday times. full information available at No 1 East Washington Street and Union Station, signed H. M. Bronson A G P A.
Washington August 5 The president has ordered a census of Cuba to be taken October 1 to provide population and other key figures for his December annual message. A full industrial and agricultural report will be ready for Congress after the Christmas recess to inform discussion and legislation on the island's future.
Washington aug 5 nothing is known at the war department of any persecution at the military academy of Sigmund Albert of lancaster pa who is jewish Albert resigned from the academy july 1 and forwarded his resignation with his father's permission no investigation has been ordered and none will be unless asked for
London reports the Daily News notes the heir to the duke of York would be known as King David if he becomes sovereign. The prince’s full name is Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, signaling a future regal title even as a child.
News from Weldon reports female convicts at the penitentiary farm are whipped on the bare back after being forced to strip to the waist. The allegation has been presented to the legislative investigating committee, which plans another meeting around August 15.
Two special fast trains run Sunday Aug 6 from Cincinnati to points via C H D. First train leaves 6:50 a.m. with no local stops. second at 7:15 p.m. stops at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6:25 p.m. Also two baseball games scheduled Louisville and St Louis versus Cincinnati.
Pennsylvania Lines runs a $1.50 round trip and $31.50 Sunday fare. Special train departs Union Station at 7:20 a.m. returning from Louisville Fourteenth Street Station at 7:16 p.m.
The Indiana state council of the Catholic Benevolent Legion meets in Laporte for its tenth annual convention next week. The anticipated topic is possible separation from the parent body. The Legion, one of the church's strongest societies, has headquarters in Brooklyn, New York.
Kingston telegraph item reports two Conn brothers from Belleville and Syracuse meeting by chance in a hotel. A corn doctor and his namesake both recognize a photograph of their mother and realize the men are brothers, separated since early childhood. The doctor was raised apart from his family after being taken by an uncle at age three. They discover shared maternal connection during a casual hotel visit.
Special round trip excursion from Indianapolis on Thursday Aug 10 at 2 30 pm offers fifteen days access to Atlantic City and popular shore towns Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood Rehoboth with ten day Philadelphia stopover. Through sleepers and coaches, space in sleeping cars available via ticket office corner Washington and Illinois Streets. W W Richardson D P A.
Funeral carriages priced at $2 offered by Frank Bird Transfer Company. Advertisement touts best service and mentions options for covering old brick buildings with imitation rock-faced stone, referencing W. Shute at Talbot block.
Central Standard Time timetable lists trains arriving and departing from Indianapolis Union Station on Tuesday July 18, 1899. The schedule details hourly movements and platform assignments for various routes served by the railroad.
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