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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1899
Page
5
The report argues General Otis could be replaced as head of the army, with Gen Merritt, Gen Corbin, and Gen Miles among figures discussed. It notes doubts about Otis’s suitability and suggests civilian war secretary influence may push for a stronger voice in military decisions.
Louis Meidner, a Germantown manufacturer, is held to await court on $1,000 bail after his wife Sadie Meidner accuses desertion, non support, and infidelity. Sadie Hirschberg, a St Louis social leader, says they eloped after a reception and later married in New York. She has returned to St Louis.
From Dagger reports James Dayton died crossing the desert in heat or illness while six mules and a wagon loaded with hay and water perished from thirst and hunger. Dayton was found dead under a mesquite bush near his outfit, the surviving dog staying by for 20 days.
It denies rumors that Attorney Scovill, Guiteau’s counsel, lives at Mud Lake as a recluse. He resides at Bass Lake in Stark County and enjoys wealth and a large farm with a roomy house. He remarried after the trial and hosts guests in summer.
Robert A. Me Creery reports Gus Anderson of Leechburg found fortune after being tricked into signing a fake deed. He went to the Klondike with 500 dollars, worked a claim, and soon earned 240000 first year and 250000 next year. The mine shows better promise this year.
Harrison Hamilton and Ira Cooper, wealthy Day county ranch owners, dueled in a cyclone cave to settle a feud. They fought naked with corn knives. both were found Wednesday with fatal gashes.
In London on Wednesday evening a deranged man rushed the royal carriage and tossed an envelope toward Queen Victoria. Officials initially feared an explosive device but the missive was a plea for a retrial of a civil case. He was detained and later released.
A three-foot python wandered across Rochester streets as a newshoy captured it by placing a hat over its head and delivering it to Pete's museum in Rutheleenuke. The creature likely fell from a crate of bananas observed near Four Corners.
A six foot ladder touted as extra strong is marketed as a world seller, priced at 75e. The product claims durability and wide use, appealing to households and tradespeople globally.
Knox judge George W. Beeman of the Forty fourth circuit sent back his railroad passes after a period of use two and a half years amid a dispute over a proposed ditch for the Erie Railroad. Attorney Charles H. Peters warned of trespass, and Beeman reportedly vowed to intervene in person before yielding and returning the passes.
Police receive a telegram from St Charles Parish Louisiana indicating a prior telegram to the sheriff was mailed to him. The message requests the sheriff to state when he will come for Vinches Giordina the Italian held here on a murder charge dating back 16 years.
Washington August 25 Brig. Gen. Irving Hale was honorably discharged from the volunteer service by direction of the president. Hale had just returned from the Philippines.
Julius Alexander, a negro, was privately hanged at Charlotte after confessing to outraging Mrs. Mier, a white woman. The incident was reported from Raleigh on August 3.
Seattle writer Cy Warman arrives from Alaska and describes natives as big liars yet kind and good hearted. He praises Alaska’s vast scenery and jokes that even liars cannot think big enough to tell it. He muses about being banished to Dawson.
In White Plains New York Justice Barnard reduced the assessed value of John D Rockefeller's Mount Pleasant properties from 639275 to 393402 50 though evidence showed 687000 paid for 27 tracts. The decision held that staggered purchases raised cost but not market value.
In Vienna an officer Lieut. Spring died after a pistol duel with Lieut. Urabl a Czech. At an officers banquet Urabl toasted the Kaiser with a Bohemian slava instead of the German hoch Spring objected and the challenge led to violence.
An advertisement claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil provides instant relief for burns cuts sprains and accidents and promises bodily pain loses its terror with a bottle in the house. The copy emphasizes quick comfort and broad use for common injuries.
Advertisement notes rail excursions to New York on Sept 1 2 3 4 with Wisconsin Pennsylvania Lines. Fare from Indianapolis 16.55 dollars. Tickets valid to depart New York and return by Sept 10. Write or telegraph for particulars to Indianapolis.
Springfield Illinois August 25 A mortgage record was made in Sangamon county court from the Baltimore Ohio Southwestern railroad to the Farmers loan and trust company of New York involving 10 009 000 The revenue stamps necessary aggregate 22 100.
Gibraltar reports one thousand British troops embarked on Thursday for South Africa in likely imperial military mobilization. The move signals intensified preparations as colonial forces reinforce campaigns amid ongoing conflict.
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