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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1899

Page

3

Evansville Marriage: Elizabeth Englehart and Charles Umbach Tie Knot

In Evansville Indiana on Wednesday Mrs Elizabeth Englehart aged 55 and Charles Umbach aged 57 wed. It was noted that Englehart proposed to Umbach after he initially refused and she sweetened the deal with a horse and buggy.

Indiana Evansville Ind Elizabeth Englehart Charles Umbach Charles Fear Anderson Robert Lights Elwood Fair

FELL OUT OF BED CLAIMS LIFE IN UNION CITY

Martin Gard an elderly resident of Union City died after falling from bed on Wednesday bursting a blood vessel in his head and suffering a fatal cerebral apoplexy.

Union City Ind Martin Gard Hoe

Section Man Killed in Peru Sewer Cave-In

In Peru Indiana on August 31 Trony Damico and Nicholas Damico were buried in gravel and held prisoners for three hours by a sewer cave-in. Nicholas Damico’s injuries may prove fatal. Wabash railroad workers begin installing a general store and supply house a 20 pocket coal chute and improvements to the freight depot. James Wycott a Wabash section man was killed instantly by a freight train.

Peru Ind Trony Damico Nicholas Damico Nicholas Wabash James Wycott

Indiana News Snapshots From Across Counties

Ohio Valley items report a county fair in Johnson and a hospital push for a city. Reunions, rescues, accidents, and oddities appear across Tipton, Cass, Hamilton, and surrounding counties with deaths, injuries, and local civic notes. Notable names include Danville reunions, Kokomo bids for rail growth, and Evansville gas and water concerns.

Street Car Explodes in Cleveland Injuring Five

A massive explosion on the Willson avenue street car line in Cleveland injures five and lightly hurts one more. The car was completely wrecked and lifted high by the blast. Injured include Mrs. Albert Schroeder and Mrs. E. P. Schultz among others. motorman and conductor uninjured. No clue to dynamiters.

Cleveland Consolidated Willson Ave Albert I. Schroeder E. P. Schultz Ya Schroeder J. F. Ingraham Albert Ir. Schroed

Proclamation to Cubans Issued by U S Authority

Havana August 31 President McKinley issues a proclamation to the Cuban people received by mail and published by Major General Brooke. Dated August 11 it calls for U S assistance to restore order and peaceful industry and orders a census with Cuban enumerators and supervisors to ensure accurate information.

Havana McKinley lFav Brooke United States Cuba

Artist comforts street musician in Chicago scene

Vlademir Sham berk, a noted portrait artist, heard an Italian serenade on Jackson boulevard. He found a pale woman with a sleeping child and a girl beside a headless doll. He sang the tune, and coins filled the woman's cup.

Chicago Vlademir Shamberk Jackson Boulevard

Terrible Typhoon Strikes Foo Chow in China

The Em press of China reports a severe typhoon in Foo Chow causing many deaths and widespread damage. In Kuliang most destruction occurred as 75 percent of homes were wrecked and two churches nearly collapsed. People fled to trees as foundations failed and ceilings collapsed amid heavy rain.

Vancouver B. C Foo Chow China Kuliang

Deadly Fire Ravages Yuma Store. Six Die

A major blaze gutted E. F. Saginelli’s merchandise store in Yuma on Wednesday. The collapse of the second floor killed six firefighters and bystanders, including City councilman H. F. Neahr. Rudolfo Wilson James Tapia Johan Preciado R. K. R. Ivora and Richard Wilson are among the dead, with many injured. The loss is reported at 150000 dollars.

Yuma Ariz E. F. Saginelli H.F. Neahr Rudolfo Wilson James Tapia Johan Preciado R. KR. Ivora Richard Wilson

Ambassador Choate concludes visit with Scottish sport tally

Ambassador Choate ends his stay with Henry Phipps at Beaufort Castle Beauly Invernesshire after visiting Andrew Carnegie. At Skibo Castle he and guests enjoyed hunting, securing eight stags and 500 grouse in a single day.

London Ambassador Choate Andrew Carnegie Henry Phipps Beaufort ‘Castle Beauly Invernesshire Scotland Skibo Castle

Two Vessels Lost Near Philadelphia After Cyclone

Two ships that left Philadelphia before a recent cyclone are overdue, with 23 men aboard the British steamship South Cambria and 31 crew on the Philadelphia schooner Charles Patterson. Fear is strongest for the South Cambria as hope fades, while some cling to the Patterson still being afloat with sails lost.

Philadelphia South Cambria Morgan Charles M. Patterson Fowler Patterson

New York Tickets For Sleepers On Sale September

Tickets for sleeping car space on the route to New York are sold at offices. Return tickets available September 3 and 4 with good return until September. Call to reserve at the office.

New York MS ‘Bronson

Memorial Bridge Plan Gains Fresh Push With Root Support

Secretary of War Root backs a renewed push for the memorial bridge across the Potomac. He favors a boulevard from the Virginia end to Mount Vernon with 13 miles of state themed trees and a statue for each of the original 15 states. President McKinley reportedly favors the proposal.

Washington Potomac Congress Virginia Arlington Mount Vernon Union McKinley

Newspapers Prove Best Mediums for Advertising Railroads

Chicago August 31 Ads meeting of rail road advertising agents concludes newspapers are the best known advertising medium. The daily press wins first place with magazines a close second, a near-unanimous verdict in favor of newspapers.

Chicago Daily Press

Ill Fated Island hurricane toll grows across Puerto Rico

San Juan Puerto Rico August 31 1932 hurricane toll climbs as 1300 killed 2060 injured and many towns report widespread devastation Arcibo has 200 bodies recovered 700 missing Humacao 89 dead 300 wounded Cayey town swept Yabucoa 175 dead Arroyo 16 dead flooded Guayama 30 dead Juana Diaz five drowned Laguabo believed destroyed Jagna 30 dead half town swept away

San Juan P. R Arcibo Humacoa Cayey Yabucoa Arroyo Guayama Juana Diaz Naguabo Jagna

Cuban General's Son Denied Dining Room Access

Lieut. Maceo, son of the Cuban General, was refused entry to a public dining room in a Spokane hotel on Wednesday because of his color. He threatened to kill the waiter and was arrested and fined in police court. the fine was remitted and the costs paid by spectators.

Maceo Spokane

Spain’s Imparcial praises American rule in Cuba

Madrid dispatch notes El Imparcial printing a Havana correspondent piece praising U S administration in Cuba. Generals Wood and Brooke receive special compliment while United States is commended despite usual criticism from the paper.

Taffy Spain Madrid el Imparcial United States Havana Cuba Gens Wood Brooke

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised for Quick Cures

The soothing remedy is noted for its pleasant taste and prompt, permanent cures. It is a popular choice with people everywhere and available for sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain

Figuero Resigns Dominican Presidency Augu st 31

A cablegram from San Domingo reports President Figuero, who took office after President Heureaux’s death, has resigned. Elections for president and vice president will occur once a provisional government is formed. The ministry remains in office and no disorder is reported.

Cape Haytien San Domingo Figuero Dominican Republic Heureaux

Tropical Storm Approaches, Western Caribbean Sea

A tropical storm remains central in the middle Caribbean south of San Juan as of Wednesday night moving west northwest. Energy has increased since Tuesday and advisories urge precautions across the West Indies. the storm has not reached hurricane proportions but is expected to grow stronger Thursday.

Washington Caribban Sea San Juan West Indies

Joliet Celebrates New Asphalt Thoroughfare Pavement

The Joliet community marked the completion of a new asphalt pavement on the main street with a citywide celebration. The improved surface drew residents outdoors for a night of dancing and street revelry as couples enjoyed the widened avenue.

Joliet Reading

Boy Found Dead in Cory Home After Eye Torn From Socket

Coroner Me shon was notified that a 15yearold Cory resident, son of Richard Wells, was found dead in bed with his left eye torn from its socket and his intestines protruding. Believed to be a personal safety related injury during a fit.

Brazil Ind Meshon Richard Wells Cory

Boer Officers Released

LOURENZ Marcues and another officer from Delagoa Bay were released by Portuguese authorities who had arrested them on suspicion of espionage.

Lourenz Marcues Delagoa Bay Poruguese oGers

Local Births and Marriages In City Register

Birth notices list o O C and Anna Rudd and many families with addresses and infant sexes. Several marriages Licenses include Reed to Ella Shannon and Moore to Katie Husmann among others.

William Mrs. Pettigrew Illinois-st John Milary Minerva-st Cook Elder-ave Chas Hannah Bernauer Barthave Bor Ella King Thirty Third-St John and Nelle Alexander Karo-st John Reed Ella Shannon James Moore Katie Husmann William Wilson Lizzie Brooks de Huber Cora Whetsell Frank Kritsch Anna Rugenstein Edward Trine Katherine Doddy Shortridge Amerlca Balimans Frank ‘Kimble Emma’ Bibbs Wiley Burns-to

Odd Tales of the Wires in Midwestern Dispatches

Clips from Milwaukee Findlay Punxsutawney and New York wires report a man jailed for cross dressing to obtain work a heat driven breakdown causing a man to chase with a scythe a parachute failure at Punxsutawney killing a Johnstown aeronaut a teen boy dies after a church garret fall and a Marietta silver service boat visit by Buckeye state officials and townspeople

Marietta Boston Buekner Ohio A. Axline

Brick with rock-faced imitation on Talbot block

Fragmentary notice describes a brick structure in the Talbot block with imitation stone finish and a dated cover reference. No clear events or figures provided.

Atone Talbot

Complimentary event note from local readers

A fragmented OCR line mentions complimentary terms and a singular reference to a seventh person, suggesting a sparse local reader note about attendees or participation in a community event. No clear details or names are provided.

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