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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1899

Page

2

Longtime Indianapolis resident Frederick Baggs dies at 75

Frederick Baggs 75 of 1720 N Pennsyl Ave died at 1 a m Monday after a long mercantile career in Indianapolis. He served as collector of internal revenue in the seventies and later managed the DePauw plate glass works agent role and the Indianapolis clearing house. He and wife celebrated a golden wedding last February at Roberts Park Church where both were longtime members. He leaves a widow and two daughters Joseph W Beck and Louis A Koehne.

Frederick Baggs Penngyl Maryland Cana Oliver Tousey Tousey & Byram Bagegs DePauw Plate Glass Works New Albany William W. Woolen Indianapolis Clearing House Woolen Joseph W. Beck Louis A. Koehne

Printers Strike Spreads to Evening Sun in New York

The strike by compositors and stereotypers Chicago Morning Sun spread to the Evening Sun in New York. Only 17 of about 100 regulars reported for duty as Philadelphia replacements failed to join the strike after being told it was on. The Sun editorialized about its independence while warning against the strike’s disruptive elements.

New York the Sun Philadelphia Sun The Nrs Sii Morning Sun

Births and Deaths Notice with Local Names

Births list includes Harris and Katie Koorey and others with addresses and newborn sexes. Deaths include Infant Hunt and Gilbert Ray among many ages and causes. a long roster of infant and adult losses with ages, causes, and streets. Marriage Licenses list multiple couples with names and partial locations.

Columbia-ave Gilbert Ray Insane Hope Vallery Alabama-st Caroline Neigler Huron

Missing Siblings Echo 1920s Marion Clark Case

Police pursue a possible repeat of the Marion Clark kidnapping as two children vanish from Long Island. Henrietta Green, 9, and Irene Green, 2, left home Sunday afternoon with housekeeper Annie Child or Hayes, 40. Parents reported them late Sunday night, sparking a missing persons inquiry.

New York Marion Clark Henrietta Green Irene Long Island Annie Child Hayes Green

Trolley Cars Collide Injuring Over Twenty in Brooklyn

A Brooklyn trolley collision injured over twenty people when motorman Arnold Hegel, who had Harrigan run the car while he fixed his shoe, lost control of the brake. The two cars left the tracks and passengers were thrown together. Hegel fled but was later arrested.

Jimmie” Reynolds Oklahoma Roadhouse Grand Fred Deiner Deiner Marie Brooks Reynolds New York Brooklyn Arnold Hegel William Harrigan Harrigan Hegel

Two Disconsolate Women Attempt Morphine Suicide

Mrs. Anna Ryan aged 19 of 665 Lincoln Street took a large dose of morphine Sunday morning and cared for her 13 month old baby while both were found in serious condition when Drs Karchner and Gray arrived from the dispensary. She blames neglect by her husband and says she is about to become a mother. Mollie Jackson colored of 123 East Street attempted to end her love disappointment with strychnia Saturday night but Dr Loop from the dispensary counteracted its effects after two hours.

Anna Ryan Lincoln Sr Mollie Jackson East St Dr. Loop

He Will Drive Joe Patchen in Greensburg Race

John Dickerson takes charge of Joe Patchen at Greensburg Indiana to fit him for a season showdown against John R. Gentry and the Searchlight crew. The arrangement aims to beat top crackers and improve Patchen's standing.

Joe Patchen John Dickerson John R. Gentry Searchlight Greensburg Ind

Board of Works Sets Ringgold Ave Improvements Schedule

The Board of Works took final action on resolutions to construct gravel roadways brick gutters and curb on Ringgold avenue from Orange to Minnesota and cement walks on Harilan street from Woodlawn to Prospect with asphalt work deferred on Eleventh Street from Central to College. Revisions rescinded cover Superior Street from St Clair to St Joseph gravel roadway and curb along Southeastern Avenue from State to Rural and Vermont Street from West Bright to Vermont Street including wooden blocks and cement walks.

Board of Works Ringgoldave Orange Minnesota Harilan St Woodlawn Prospect Eleventh-st Central College Curbon Superior-st

Klondike Gold Output Estimated At Forty Million

Seattle reports the Rosalie delivers Alaska gold dust and drafts totaling about 1.0 million with Yates of San Francisco holding 750000, Ellis of Seattle 200000, and the Ashbys 200000. Gov Ogilvie in Vancouver places Klondike clean up at forty million this season based on Rosalie advices.

Seattle Washi Millon Alaska W. C. Yates San Francisco Yukon J. O. Ellis C. W. and C. E. Ashby Vancouver B. C Ogilvie Klondike Rosalie

Maya Rebellion Flares in Yucatan as Mexican Army Masses Forces

Reports from Oaxaca say Maya Indians in Yucatan resist Mexican authority after centuries of conflict. Over 15,000 soldiers and ten gunboats are gathered along the frontier for a planned campaign likely to begin late in the month. The Mayas reportedly field more than 6,000 fighters and are well armed for renewed resistance.

Oaxaca Mex Yucatan Sonora

Fete of William Per case arouses Goshen citizens

Reports claim the body of William Per is being prepared for burial with embalming fluid causing distress. Some doubt the tale while others urge inquiry. In Lafayette, James Sheenan faces arrest over a $350 safe theft. In Peru, Clyde Jones to face a preliminary hearing for Nellie Berger abduction. a feared mob forms but the jail remains heavily guarded.

Goshen ‘Citzens William Per Peru Clyde Jones Nellie Berger Durand Berger

McKinley to Attend Chicago Autumn Festival

President McKinley plans to attend Chicago's autumn festival on October 9. In Hanover Pennsylvania, Rev S B Myers died in his pulpit while urging his congregation to be ready for the final call. Manila casualties rise with twenty one more soldiers dead. The Bala Bac area remains secured as US forces control the straits. Eau Claire street car workers walked off Sunday. About two thousand New York cloakmakers strike for a 23 percent wage increase. Smallpox cases reported in Cayto and Little Falls New York. Former Governor Atkinson of Georgia is seriously ill.

S. B. Myers Hanover

Purdue to Publish Wool Growers Bulletin on Scab Disease

Indiana reports 9,851 sheep in 321 townships infected with scab. Governors Mount and Matthews urged a law to protect cattle and herds from contagious diseases after studying other states. A prepared bill, deemed highly effective, failed to pass last session. The stock yards inspector, formerly Missouri livestock veterinarian, praised the proposed measure as the best in the nation.

Gov. Mount Matthews Missouri Union Indiana

Baker Acquitted in Barboursville Murder Trial

In Barboursville Kentucky the jury returned a not guilty verdict for James Baker in the murder trial. Distant factions voiced dissatisfaction and threats were heard as the verdict was announced. Baker faces two additional cases pending and bond was set on Monday.

Barboursville James Baker Bond

County records officer projects 101570 budget request

L G Akin county recorder files a 101570 annual estimate with 12500 salary 1950 books 50 50 postage 1600 rebinding records 36000 for old copies. Clerk Elliott tallies court expenses totaling 101570 including insanity inquests and venue changes with clerk expenses at 26090.

L. G. Akin Elliott

Heat Prostration Sends Man To Ambulance At White River Park

An ambulance responded to White River Park on a Monday afternoon to remove a man who had collapsed from the heat.

White River Park

Indianapolis Stock Market and grain prices report

Indianapolis stock market news notes light cattle receipts and a steady market. City grain prices show mixed bids for wheat corn oats hay with various No numbers and color codes and values listed for August and current bids.

Indianapolis City Hayv Timothy

Union steel and chain company incorporated in Delaware

Boston readers learn that the Union steel and chain company is incorporated under Delaware law with authorized capital of 60 million dollars. It aims to consolidate about 100 ore and steel plants including rolling mills blast furnaces and mines. Forty plants have been accepted and mineral lands in Minnesota have been acquired. The firm will manufacture all steel except rails. The Cleveland steel company led by Rockefeller has been acquired.

Boston Union Steel and Chain Company Delaware Minnesota Cleveland Steel Company Rockefeller

Robbers Loot Widow in Early Morning Safe Break-In

Mrs Morrell a wealthy widow of South Whitley Indiana was tied and gagged by a gang that looted a safe taking jewelry and 1200 dollars. Her earrings were torn free and she lies severely ill as a posse pursues the bandits who fled on a bandear.

South Whitley Ind

Shiel & Co Anti-trust Live Stock Market Summary

Light receipts and a strong market capped by high prices for light bacons with margins required. Provisions lag and a possible ten to twenty cent drop could occur soon. Fancy bacon quoted 4.80 to 4.85, medium and heavies 4.71 to 4.72. Good cattle firm at prior week levels. common cattle dull.

Seeeeree Indianapolis Trust

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