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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1899

Page

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Saloons and Beer Tie Health of City Campaign

The piece describes how saloons and different beer brands influence the city campaign. Republicans bank on Dayton beer support while fearing opposition to Taggart. Albert Lieber and Crawford Fairbanks are noted as key players in the brewing-for-politics web, with Joe Fanning backing Taggart and pushing strategic talks at the Girand hotel.

Albert Lieber Crawford Fairbanks Joe Fanning Terre Haute Indianapolis Dayton Taggart Lieber

Doctor Brunning On Trial For Practicing Medicine Without License

Dr Brunning faced a criminal trial Wednesday accused of practicing medicine without a license. Defense argued he merely sold medicines at his Prospect Street home, while witnesses testified they benefited from the remedies labeled Doctor. Prosecution was brought by the State Board of Medical Examination and Registration. Brunning is listed as a physician in the city directory.

Charles Brunning Dreyfus Gen. Galifet Gen. Deloye Maj. Carriere Col. Douast MM. Demange de- Tinse Maay. Hartmann Gen. Delove

Boyish Bet Ends in Burn Injury and Reprieve

Young Fred Richardson and other youths challenged shoemaker Juting Eikenberg to a water burn test. Foil was added to a bucket and Eikenberg was burned when a boy placed his hand in the liquid. Judge Cox suspended the judgment, finding it boyish foolishness and discharged Richardson.

Fred ‘Richardson Eikenberg

Beatrice Woods and Lillian Crone Featured in Sério comic

Beatrice Woods and Lillian Crone appear in a serio comic piece noted for whimsy and charm. The brief feature highlights their collaboration and a playful garden setting titled Sue Kissel Garden.

Sue’ Kissel Beatrice. Woods Lillian Crone

Railroads weighing cost of elevating crossings over surface

Civil engineers for several railroads are calculating whether raising grade crossings would be more expensive than keeping them at surface level. The assessments focus on long term maintenance versus upfront elevation costs and potential traffic disruption.

Foltz Questions Future of Licrele Racing in League

Herbert W. Foltz, first vice president of the L A W, returns from Boston where he attended National circuit races. He doubts the league will retain control of racing in February and fears the sport may be downgraded to horse racing. Foltz notes Major Taylor often wins despite alleged blocks and sees the colored streak leading the pace. The Indianapolis association plans another meet Monday night at Newby oval, mainly amateur with one pro event and several features.

Herbert W. Foltz Boston Foltz Taylor Indianapolis Association Newby Oval

Carpenters called off work at multiple Schumacher sites

Walking delegate Decker of the carpenters union ordered men off four Schumacher jobs at School No 9 Vermont, No 15 Michigan, a Kentucky and Senate streets project, and the Riauh brothers warehouse on S Pennsylvania. He says Schumacher agreed to nine workers last Friday but discharged eight union men instead. Schumacher visited Anderson Wednesday with his son declining to discuss. Decker also halted the tew stock yards carpenters, while non union labor is noted at a Jewish temple site.

Decker Carpenters’ Union John A. Schumacher & Co Vermont-st Michigan-st Kentucky Senate Aves Riauh Brothers S. Pennsylvania St Schumacher Anderson Tew Tuesdauy Jewish Temple

Hat Reward Offer Sparks Flurry at The Sun

Controller Johnson announced a plan to award a new hat to anyone who produces Fred Myers who visited The Sun office on Tuesday and claimed the Silver Democratic club disrupted activity, while denying the existence of such a person. He also offers a hat to Myers if he appears and explains his actions.

Controlter Johnson Fred Myers Thi SUN Silver Democratic Club Taegart Dehneon

State tax board to finalize actions on appeals Thursday

The State Board of Tax Commissioners will wind up its work Thursday and render final action on appeals from the board’s original assessment. It has assessed the Central Union Telephone Company at 400.4 miles in Indiana, after hearing an appeal from $375 a mile.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Oravee Buskirk Central Union Telephone Company Indiana

Binkley Declines Invitation to Texas Flag Mission

Objection from union soldiers to Senator C. C. Binkley of Richmond joining the party to Texas to recover the captured battle flag. The senator says he will go only if he bears his own expenses, allowing Mr. Ryan to select a union soldier to accompany him.

C. C. Binkley Richmond Ryan Texas

Col Bill Sends Advice to Charley Wilson

Chas Wilson received a postal card from W R Holloway consul to St Petersburg written from Helsingfors Finland. It urges him to be as good as he can during the consul’s absence. The card features a large Helsingfors scene with a public building resembling the Indiana capitol.

Col Bill Charley Wilson Chas Wilson W. R. Holloway St. Petersburg Helsingfors Finland Indiana Capitol

Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends Aug 31

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m on August 31 calls for fair weather. Temperatures were 71 at 7 p m, 82 at noon, and 83 at 2 p m with fair conditions continuing Wednesday night and Thursday.

Indianapolis

Why the Crescents Quit Bowling League

Dr. T A Kimberlin, secretary of the old Hoosier bowling club now renamed the Crescents, explains they did not leave the Indianapolis ten pin league because of adopting the five man team scheme. The Crescents favored the change but quit to join a different organization in Indianapolis.

Crescents T.A. Kimberlin Hoosier Indianapolis Ladlananolis

Army Ready to Rise If Sign Given Over Dreyfus Case

Rennes dispatch reports high officers in anti Dreyfus camp claim the army would revolt if Dreyfus is acquitted, with colonels to generals ready to upset the government. Court sessions focus on bordereau authorship with Mercier Esterhazy questions and testimony from Meyer Molinier Grenier Giry Labosh.

New York Rennes Mercier Boisdeffre Gonse Roget Dreyfus Dreyfusards Meyer Spokke Auguste Motinier School of Charts Meyer Esterhazy Matthew Dreyfus

Dreyfus Link Noted in Carter Court Martial Brief

Blair for Capt. Oberlin Carter argues in Chicago that Carter’s court martial mirrors the Dreyfus case. He claims officers persecuted by peers, cites flawed evidence rules, and alleges courts lack proper judicial fitness among officers.

Chicago Frank DP. Blair Oberlin AM. Carter United States Engineer Corps Warne MacVeagh Carter Dreyfus MacVeagh Crypt

Bernhardt Reported Said To Question Dreyfus Guilt

Corriere della Sera reports Signor Giacosi says Sarah Bernhardt told him in 1898 she asked Rochefort if Dreyfus was guilty and he replied that he believed in his innocence with reasons to prove otherwise. Giacosi adds she may tell Rennes court martial, where she has been cited to appear.

Dreyfus Bordereau Schneider Walsin Esterhazy Roger Picot Liam Anne Justce Roget Rome Corriera Della Sura Signor Giacosi Sarah Bernhardt MM. Rochefort Mme. Bernhardt Rennes

Stone Bridge Bid Wins on Central Avenue Project

The county commissioners awarded the Central Avenue stone bridge contract to Gansberg, Roney & Heywood of Indianapolis for 36,757 dollars, over other stone bids. Work will start after the state fair and the old bridge is removed, with several months required for completion.

Central-ave Fall Creek Gansberg, Roney & Heywood Indianapolis Ross & Fritz Ar. Korey William Fife Kess & Fritz Wrought Iron Bridge Company Canton Koss & Fritz Canton Bridge Company Cartn New Columbia Bridge Company Columbus Wabash Bridge Company Wabash, Jrd Kine Bridge Vom Cleveland Tlafay Company Tufarette, Inc Hon Bridge Company Massillon Poledoes Company Peleria Variety Iron Works Champ Bridge Company Wilton Sisco Somanner 3 Regor

Editorial Commentary Questions Michigan City Prison Warden

A former deputy warden Charley Harley and editor Dan Temulneen reflect on Charley Harley’s tenure at the Michigan City prison. They note disfavor with his methods and discuss his resignation amid state criticism from the State Board of Corrections and Charities.

Dan Temulneen Logansport Aslis State Board of Correction Charit Charley Harley Lfe

Irvington Woman Loses Diamond Ring in Theft Case

Frank Carroll from Irvington faces grand jury on charges of stealing Miss Nettie Campbell's diamond ring. Police officer James Braden arrested Carroll after a pursuit from a barrel house on East Washington Street. Carroll admitted pawning the ring on Capitol Avenue.

Frank Carroll Pofice Court Nettie Campbell Irvington Tie James Braden N. Capitolave Miss Campbell Carroll Campbell E. Washington St Braden Capitol Ave

Philippine Soldier Returns Home With Wound

Albert E. Young, son of Liveryman Young, formerly with the First Colorado regiment in the Philippines, is home in Siteleyville Indiana with a serious knee wound. He was discharged in San Francisco on August 19. He criticizes wartime reporting and says it would take years to secure control of the islands. He claims hospitals are filled with ill soldiers and many men should be under medical care rather than fighting.

Siteleyville Ind Albert E. Young Young Colorado Philippines San Francisco

Some Day Some Day Evans Woollen Probes Gas Question

Evans Woollen of the Joint Committee from the Commercial Club and Board of Trade says the committee will report on the gas issue sometime though timing is uncertain. A majority favors meters but strong opposition arose when mentioned making acceptance doubtful of any recommendations.

Evans

Pensioned Webster and Turner End Long Fire Department Careers

Former Fire Chief Webster and Staunton Turner retire on pension after decades with the force. Replacements Sloan and Perkins moved to active duty at headquarters. Patrolman Ware commended and Officer Thrash’s powers revoked for failed call response. Other personnel changes and disciplinary actions noted.

Sloan Perkins Wareven Thrash

Bound to Win for I T U as it Fights New York Sun

President S B Donnelly of the International Typographical Union returns from the east saying the union is bound to win. He cites boycotts against the Sun, reduced editions, and union pressure on advertisers. The I T U executive council meets to address issues from the national convention and plans talks with Victor M Lawson of the Chicago Record and News.

S. B. Donnelly International Typographics Union New York Sun Donnelly Wall-st Wanamaker Altman Si Perkins Paul Dana Mr. Quigg Republican County Committee Mr. Platt Sun Management Bramwood Hugo Miller J. G. Derflinger J. M. Lynch Chicago Record and News Victor M. Lawson Chicago Lawson

Ten Businessmen To Raise Three Thousand Dollars

Ten prominent business men are to raise three thousand dollars for a planned trip to New York to greet Dewey. The exact names of the organizers have not yet been announced and no further definite action has been taken.

Battery A New York Dewey

Pro Bono Cigar Ad Mentions Watches and Silverware

An uncertain ad fragment promotes a cigar venue offering deals and mentions vendors Vanderpool Meridian Street and Marcy's place to buy watches, diamonds and silverware. The text is garbled but suggests a sale with low prices and various merchandise.

Marcy

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Bookwatter Maine Expo Anothe Court House Fanning Fairbanks Girand Fairbarks Democratic City Committee Panning Columbia Club Martin Hugg al Wishard Chib DR. Brunning Young Richardson The Carpenters Binkley Dreyfusites Sult Deloye Cordier Paul Meyer Institute Colleges de France Iesterhagy Lsterhagy Luis M. Grenier Molinier Ministry of War M. Arthur Giry Prof. Meyer M. Labori Gen. Mercier Essterhazy Labori de Boisdeffre Gen. de Boisdeffre Carlsbad Col. Schneider Paris M. Picot Wayne MacVeath K. A. T. “Frat Theta Grand Council Indianapolis Alumnae Association Mesdames Hilton U. Brown Kate Milner Rabb Lockridge Herriott Hoberg Eichrodt Russell Allen Wiliam E. Henry Mick Robinson Eliott Goodwin McHatton Ashby Dowd John Clark Hester Mary C. Snyder Elizabeth Hughes Lucy Howe Sue Howe Margaret Ashby Todd Earth McMaster Caroline Minor Neliie’ Bowser Margaret Ellen Smith Mary H. Ritter Emma V. Pearson Ella Matthews Emma Clinton Mabel Folsom Nina Bond Fitzgerald Linda Jones Sparks Hamilton Polk and Stevenson Jones Grand Hotel Harley Mr. Woollen Webster Staunton Turner Board of Safety Turner Bremen Frank Shan Jdina A. Perkins Meridian St Tke Poirier Nose Company Vierman Henry Peterman Geetituce R. Star Aut Pugh Norman Sulgreve Pugh Ito Mack and Morse Jo. A. Hundley M. C. Ruggles Otco Hf Simons James m. Vaughn Beard Calvin M. Warren James Sireh Warren Barry Thrush Attc Vanderpool Meridian-st.' Uo
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