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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1899
Page
3
In Pairemount Indiana the Mississinewa River water becomes polluted by strawboard factories above the town. The water is black and foul smelling and physicians say a dangerous malady has affected many residents. The poison is said to have reached wells by river refuse, and strawboard works are held responsible.
In Wabash Indiana on Moonday evening the Logansport and Wabash valley gas company plant was completely destroyed by a blast. A flame 80 feet high rose above the ruins as bricks and roof collapsed. The acetylene illumination plant had been installed less than a year ago, and plate glass windows in the business district were shattered.
In Noblesville Indiana James Riggs struck Jonathan Celbom after an insult causing Celbom to fall and strike his head on a cement walk. He died from the concussion and a warrant was issued for Riggs. Other items note Lulu Likins to teach at Knightstown home and local oil and gas firm Wells county operations.
A compilation of short items: Ezekiel McGuire, 6, Richmond dies. Fort Wayne mayor orders raids on gambling houses. Evansville to host a home for working girls. Frankfort bans loiterers. lectures by Leon Vincent in Winona. Moxey Lloyd loses a leg in a moving freight attempt. Lafayette debates buying a public lake. Greenwood to Indianapolis electric line trade ends. Richmond Home Telephone contracts to Winchester and nearby towns. Union County bee sting injuries distress a child near Union City. Lafayette trustee receives son's property. Tipton gamblers under law. Ed Oliver abandons wife and children. possible elopement with Mrs Patterson. Brazil judge upholds Barrett law in street improvement injunction. Wash Dodson charged with cutting sister-in-law's throat. Bartholomew county milling voting machines debate. southern state tastes watermelons and stomach cramps. Keppie house fire near Hay's Crossing. John Eder robs restaurant but is caught. Terre Haute sues State House building and loan association. Big Bill Tulker charges upgraded to criminal assault. state sportsmen note fish law depopulation. Evansville union pressure on nonunion painters. Arcadius Farmer to Chrisney fair with new balloon. S A Jewett resigns as Muncie cemetery sexton amid political tensions. Frankfort widow Seiling suffers hard luck tale after house fire.
Rev Dr Spencer reported from the Battle Ground encampment that a prayer service for his ill son preceded his prior Philadelphia call. Edwin Niles, mentally deficient, was admitted to the Goshen bar by local lawyers. A Laporte woman’s home root beer fizz caused a domestic confrontation ending with a man firing into darkness, police finding him soaked in root beer.
President Mahoney faced ridicule as he tried to table a motion during Monday night council. Members laughed at parliamentary tactics while Higgins endured a chilly reception after a near-defeat. Ordinances on Union Station transfer company issues remained unresolved as debate shifted to street name changes and a new South-side market measure passed.
Advices from the Yaqui war describe a renewed stand near Bacum with Gen. Torres forming lines that almost enclose the insurgents stronghold. Mexicans plan a Wednesday assault as 1500 troops confront over 1000 Yaqui fighters noted for their arms and resolve. The rebellion also stirs in Yucatan signaling a prolonged and bloody conflict.
After preaching at Acton on Monday Dr Fowler urged awakening prayers offering 50 cents a day to anyone who pricks a sleeping brother. The prayer had little effect and the meeting closed with no enthusiasm. An old couple left disgusted. The Acton park association will hold its final meeting Thursday night.
Secretary of war Root arrived at M'Kinley and Root Hotel Champlain on Monday evening for talks with President McKinley that lasted nearly midnight. They held a second conference Tuesday afternoon. Root leaves for Washington Tuesday night. The President and Mrs. McKinley will stay through September 1 as Mrs. McKinley improves here.
Congressman George W. Faris of Terre Haute travels through Indianapolis to Washington and urges a strong anti trust plank in the Republican platform. He argues Republicans opposed trusts since Harrison and that Sherman Law reflects party action, rebutting Democratic claims of lifelong pro trust stance.
Local carpenters unions held a secret meeting at the union hall in E Washington Street. A C Cattermaul warned of weak enforcement of the eight hour day and 30 cent minimum, prompting a pledge to enforce all rules and threaten strikes against nonconforming contractors.
The Central labor union received a manifesto from the local painters union on Monday night outlining tensions with the master painters association. It asks organized labor support in defending Joseph R. Adams injunctive suit restraining the union from expanding its boycott. the central body pledged aid as the case is set for trial on the first Tuesday in September.
Mrs Betsy Griffin born Elizabeth Beddows in England died Monday in Armington Tazewell county. She traced noble ancestry to the earl of Charnock and spent girlhood in a baronial castle. An heir to a million dollar estate she came to America in 1856 and lived alone after her husband deserted her.
In Philadelphia a brutal case leaves four small children near starvation in a vacant house after their mother Mary Faulkner and Theresa Brogan squandered $100 from the father on liquor. The women received ten days in prison.
Washington officials criticize Gen Brooke's Cuba administration. Pressure mounts to establish a civil government as officials conceal the true situation. Despite dissension, returning officers note conditions favor self government and withdrawal of military rule.
Rich, an agent at Southern Mormon Headquarters, travels to Frankfort to meet Governor Bradley seeking protection for Mormon elders in Kentucky. Four additional Mormon outrages reported. elders driven out in Bell and Carter counties. Church offers 500 reward in each mob case for ringleaders.
Attorney Jacob Newman reports completion of plans for a national automobile company with Chicago as headquarters. The $25,000,000 capital venture will appoint a New Yorker as president, a Boston man as treasurer, and a Chicago man as manager. It plans to manufacture trucks, road wagons, and cabs and deploy cab systems in New York, Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Kansas City, and St. Louis with subfactories in Kansas City and other cab service cities.
Lyons notes Senator Hanna has left Aix-les-Bains for Lucerne and Genoa. His health is greatly improved and he will remain in Switzerland for about two weeks.
Worcester mass reports a fire at the Elm Tree Inn in Northboro an old stage tavern with two women inside escaping with difficulty. The incident caused about 8000 dollars in losses emphasizing the historic property and risk to the town’s heritage.
Ottawa reports the Fitzpatrick interview with Sir Wilfrid Laurier about inviting Lord Minto to Chicago in October sparked sharp Senate criticism. Ex-premier Mackenzie Bowell denounced the premier's stance as childish amid U S press hostility claims.
Havana reports 12 yellow fever cases under treatment as of Tuesday. Four new cases appeared at Trescornia across the bay, where government warehouses are located. General Don Juan Isidro Jiminez is likely to depart for San Domingo on Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Fisk aged 74 wife of Dr E W Fisk died Tuesday morning in Greencastle Indiana She married Dr Fisk in Princeton New Jersey in 1855 Dr Fisk serves as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Clay City
The Kenyon sale offers half price on men’s summer clothing and includes most feather weight items. No further details provided.
George Siler of Chicago was chosen to referee the Palmer Mc Govern fight at the West Chester athletic club on September 1 after a meeting in New York.
Ex-Senator Roger Q Mills has sold part of his oil field near Corsicana to Standard Oil for 342000 dollars. The sale was announced in Austin Texas on August. The deal involves a significant tract of land and royalty arrangements were not disclosed.
In Indianapolis Mrs J B Van Tilburgh suffered years of sciatica and kidney pain with winter worsened symptoms. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry J Huder's drug store she found relief from sharp pains and nervous symptoms, endorsing the remedy for kidneys and related organs. Doan's Kidney Pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by all dealers.
GEO R PARK gives notice to voters of First ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply at the September term 1899 to the Board of County Commissioners for license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business is in a room facing north on Pendleton Ave on the first floor of a two story frame building in Hutchinson and Darnell's Brookside addition Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana at 3717 Massachusetts Ave ward No 1. He also seeks pool table privileges in the ward.
The subscriber notifies voters of the Seventh ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the September term 1899 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking on premises. The business location is a room facing west on Pennsylvania Street between Market and Wabash, first floor of a three story brick building at 117 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. Ward 7. a. W. Green.
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