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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
3
Marion Indiana August 11 John T Rodgers a Civil War veteran formerly of Company A Eighteenth Indiana infantry arrived at the soldiers home and confessed to killing Humphreys in 1864 in Virginia. He says an innocent man suffered the death penalty and the burden wrecked his mind leading to hospitalization after his admission.
Lacey Nettert ten years old, son of wealthy farmer Peter Nettert, suffered double leg fractures when run over by a thrashing machine two weeks ago. Christian Science parents reportedly did little for the injury. A doctor was called, legs set, and weights applied but later removed by the father. Humane Society involvement led to medical attention. prognosis says he may be crippled for life if he survives.
In New Carlisle Boone Miller a farmer remains in a deep sleep since Sunday with doctors unable to diagnose the strange condition. In Peru Ind a sheriff faces denouncement for calling state troops against the advice of advisers over Clyde Jones the abductor who will be kept in Kokomo until a hearing next Thursday. Julius Falk, a noted merchant, has composed a song titled You can't hold this baby when the band begins to play.
Eastern Indiana temperance rally to be held at Estel's grove on August 19 with John G. Wooley as chief speaker and a medal oratorical contest scheduled.
Franklin police raid gambling operations report. Muncie hosts Eastern Association of Indiana Baptists meeting. Terre Haute oil well declared dry hole. Anderson camp opens with 1000 attendees. several local incidents include a fatal train accident at Ladoga and a dog drowning in Sullivan well. Vigo and Sullivan old settlers gather 10000 at Farmersburg. gas well in Hartford City revived to 20 pounds pressure.
An order was issued restraining union officials from entering the Winchester company premises or inducing workers to quit, while allowing solicitation to join the union. In Fort Wayne, Mrs Barbara Chriswell’s cat killed chickens and eggs. Mayhew refused to kill the kittens left at his doorstep and now seeks a cruelty warrant against Mrs Chriswell.
At Saratoga New York former Senator Gorman and former Secretary of the Navy William C Whitney are expected at the forthcoming democratic conference. Whitney may advise in the fight against free silver and Bryan amid enthusiasm for his return to politics. Also arriving are M J OBrien of Savannah and Hugh J Brady as southern leaders push Conservative Principles. Judge Willett of Alabama urges the movement stay a southern affair free from German hall influence.
In Cass Georgia Charles W Cox a groom two weeks married shoots his wife in their home at 2 a m after a prowling negro burglar disturbs them The ball hits Mrs Cox in the heart The burglar leaps through a closed window and escapes The incident is reported from Chattanooga Tennessee on a Thursday early morning.
A midnight blaze swept the Guild building in Dallas causing its destruction. Rescue efforts were heroic but several inmates are believed dead. The Clifton hotel and Darlington Produce Company's building suffered partial collapse from falling walls.
Mrs. Alexander Taylor, an educated woman, reportedly died briefly but revived claiming to have visited heaven. She says she saw her husband and sister, describes the new Jerusalem, and appears entranced while noting her consumption will soon end her life.
Adjutant general Gore mustered 61 men in the Martinsville Indiana national guard company with officers Emmett Branch captain Hugh Rutledge first lieutenant and George D Long second lieutenant. Nellie Stapleton sues the street car company for 5000 after a severe electric shock. Delphina Compton sues Catherine Minch for 5000 over alleged slur about her aunt. Winona park selects August 15 for republican day with Congressman Dolliver replying to Wm J Bryan. Maggie Laird deemed insane after drunkenness and police acquaintance. Indiana farm wages show 38404 men on farms at 13 89 monthly with board. domestics 11714 at 1 55 weekly. Center township domestics 32 75 with board. 21 farm hands in Center township 15 monthly. Charles Hartman sues Minnie Hartman for divorce claiming her liquor use. Frances Smith seeks divorce from Isaac over alleged proprieties. Thursday pension agency records 14200 checks as biggest pay day.
Nine men reach Wrangel aboard the Queen recount hardships on the Edmonton trail to the Klondike. They describe starvation, scurvy, and deaths, blame trading routes, and note relief parties aid remaining travelers. Several men died or were left behind. more than 100 are still scattered along the route.
Victoria B C Aug 11 Alex McDonald known as the Klondike millionaire is bankrupt with reported liabilities of 4 6 000 000 and has started anew as a miner He recently married in England to a young woman they had known only a few days his friends say he overextended himself with ventures.
Newport News officers and health boards from Richmond Norfolk Portsmouth Hampton and this city met to raise quarantines. Newport News lifted the Hampton quarantine at 6 pm and withdrew 500 guards. The conference ruled no city needs a Hampton quarantine after Saturday 6 pm. Phoebus and the soldiers' home will be cordoned by land and water guards. There have been 43 yellow fever cases in Hampton with 11 deaths.
Judge Woods on Thursday ordered Booneville blocked from opening Fourth Street across L E Gt L railroad tracks until a hearing for remonstrance. Receiver Jarvis argues the street would cross a side track servicing Booneville factories and is unnecessary since other streets cross nearby.
The notice outlines P M time entries in Black Face figures and codes trains as Daily Sleeper Parlor Chair Dining. It specifies usage on Sunday with Ex Express marked for special services and indicates the time card applies to several train classifications.
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