18 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
1
Rennes August 18 Picquart resumes testimony in the Dreyfus case and asserts Esterhazy is the guilty man. He challenges Roget and others, recalls his persecution, and clashes with Generals Roger and Mercier in a tense court endgame.
Col Picquart publicly examined the famous secret dossier and fired shots at Du Paty de Clam who claimed it proves Dreyfus guilt. Picquart mourned De Clam’s absence and mocked the idea that a spy fed second Dreyfus bureau letters.
A quoted claim states the documents in the first dossier were not the property of any ministry but belonged to the intelligence bureau and were kept in a desk drawer from which they were stolen.
Rennes reports the Labori assailant has been captured. The detainee, Glero, 40, matched the killer’s description and boasted of shooting Labori, though witnesses contest his identity. Labori recovers and plans to meet M Demange on Monday.
A report from Jehnes Kays in New York states Liewi col Lone in charge of the gen darmes at the court martial died suddenly on Thursday. Rumors claim Col Lohe killed himself amid press attacks on M Labori after his shooting. others cite heart disease. Military HQ denies self-inflicted death.
Dr J N Hurty of the State board of health may arrive with a loaded gun to assume control of the local health board. He plans to quarantine the town if needed and dispatch physicians to houses to identify and remove any smallpox cases. Friction within the board and with the police has fueled impeachment talk if duties were neglected.
District attorney Wishard expects a Washington order to start condemnation papers for University Square as a site for a new federal building. About 14 suits will be filed with all property owners named as defendants and abstracts secured. Judge Baker likely to hear the cases. The second notice reports bankrupt Charles W. Friedrich of Dyer filing for bankruptcy Friday with assets of 571 dollars and liabilities of 1,624 dollars.
The Red Cross movement for Porto Rico storm sufferers gained modest support Friday. By 1 p.m. Thursday only five dollars had been raised, while the Indiana Trust Company had collected 105 dollars at the same time. Donations of provisions and clothing were to be received at the Board of Trade building, but none had arrived there yet.
Postmaster Hess received final order for a substation at Irvington to open Sept 1 but he notes readiness by that date is unlikely. The move forms part of a broader postal expansion. Hess reports logistical delays affect staffing and equipment setup.
A Lady's Eclipse bicycle No. 36.069 was found Sunday evening on West Fifteenth Street and turned over to the police as stolen property. The permit to ride, issued by Elmira mayor, was found in the tool bag, suggesting ownership by Mrs. Ellen Berrett of Elmira New York.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 35 hours ending 8 p m Aug 19. Generally fair with warm trend. Friday night and Saturday will stay clear. Morning low 72, noon 83, 2 pm 88.
Cap ital stock listed at 1500 dollars for the Lawrenceburg fair association. Grand hotel cafe offers meals at 25 cents. Advertises selling out harness and trunks. Wm Vanderpool at 22 South Meridian Street promotes commutation tickets at 1.25 dollars for 1.00. Plaza restaurant at Monument Place 38 40.
Friday conference at the Grand hotel brought Mayor Taggart and city officials to discuss the mayoralty race amid a bitter split in the Republican ranks. Observers note heavy spending, factional maneuvering, and brewing alliances as Bookwalter and others maneuver for nominations. James Monroe, a Republican candidate for Ward 4, reports shifting focus to fence building.
The state auditor reports Marion counties' assessments indicate the 1899 taxable valuation near 1,170,883,784 dollars, up from 1,149,541,196 in 1898, yet mortgage deductions totaling 328,599,065 reduce the net valuation by about 2,500,600 dollars from last year.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will deliver an address Thursday afternoon in the new assembly hall. Mrs Sarah T Rorer of the Ladies' Home Journal will give a series of lectures as part of the state fair events. A $2500 purse may fund a match race between the fastest pacers if secured by the board.
Jeffersonville Aug 18 Lafayette Tomlin long known for guiding 2000 eloping couples to wedlocks married Tuesday night to Miss Ida Hensel of Louisville. Tomlin, who served in Company F, 11th Indiana, had given up his eloping guiding business.
Mrs. Fred Lawler, visiting a neighbor while leaving her children at home, heard a scream and cried that hogs were eating her baby. She died of heart failure before reaching the scene. the child's crying stemmed from anger at a brother, not harm.
Thieves ransacked Plymouth church after entering through the New York street door on Friday night and stole only a pair of shoes from a pile of donated clothing for the poor distribution.
Friends of Johnson a Loganport bank wrecker plan an appeal to President McKinley for clemency. The request aims to obtain a pardon for the defendant who still has supporters.
Ad snippet touts a five cent cigar offer and a pro bono slogan for a goods mix. It also promotes Janes Dustless Oats and a curious feed for a horse. The fragmentary item hints at a late nineteenth or early twentieth century storefront ad cadence.
Incendiary blaze damaged the vacant 409 Nebraska Street row center, with local whites accusing colored residents of hostility after a petition to condemn the cottages. Dr. Allen, a dentist, and his wife deny involvement, stating they were home and drinking. detectives probe motives amid racial friction and reported intentions to remove the shanties.
Fifteen representatives of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of Indiana met in room 50 at the state house to plan enforcing the weekly wage payment law. They seek to apply the law strictly without exceptions and intend to organize a broader movement across factories. Labor commissioners may modify the law, but petitions for changes have sometimes stemmed from fear or coercion, leading to cancellations. The Amalgamated union, a strong body, believes employers will not easily discharge members for involvement and plans to recruit other labor groups.
Loganport Indiana August 18 John Paul a farmer drove seven fine hogs to the woods this week shot them and burned them on a brush heap believing they were possessed by the devil and that some sacrifice was necessary He had refused a good price for them.
Correspondence from Manila notes the war shows little progress with the rainy season aiding insurgents. Allied forces face delays, limited troop deployments, and censored communications while Aguinaldo consolidates leadership and insurgents cling to strong support in central Luzon.
County commissioners refused a liquor license to Walter A. Gibson for a Lawrence saloon after a remonstrance signed by nearly all township voters was filed. Gibson did not appear, and law required denial when a majority oppose the applicant.
An explosion at a Welsh colliery Friday trapped sixty workers underground. Eighteen men were killed and others remained missing as rescue efforts continued at the scene.
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