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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1899

Page

2

Wealthy American tycoon from humble roots

The report recounts John I. of America, born near Belvidere on August 22, 1802, who rose from trapping muskrats and a store clerk at age 10 to found Belvidere Bank, enter coal and iron, and become a railroad builder and magnate. It notes his wealth once estimated between 49 and 60 million dollars and his surprise at its extent.

America Belvidere Belvidere Bank Old Oxford Furnace Warren County

Magician Tourville Arrested Over $500 Charm Sale

Chicago reports Jesse H Tourville under arrest for selling a charm to Mrs Mattie Emerlich for 500 dollars. He admits the sale and debates earth or baking powder in a chamois bag worn by her. He says patrons buy such items. department stores sell them too. He notes higher rates and a pivot from palmistry to quicker money in spirit materialization. The fool born every minute quip closes the piece.

Chicago Jesse H. Tourville Mattie Emerlich

Cullom Angers Victoria Senator Threatens Colonial Rule

From Honolulu reports Senator Cullom, visiting Hawaii with the commission, has written a searching letter to US agent Sewell. The Commercial Advertiser notes Cullom is angered by island administration and may urge colonial rule over territorial government. He also questions Americanism and criticizes permitted Japanese immigration.

Victoria B. C Honolulu Warrimo Sewell United States Cullom Hawaii Washington

Doctor Latta Found Dead in Office in Goshen Ind

Dr M M Latta was found dead in his Goshen office on Thanksgiving Eve and hanged himself after initially being thought to have died of natural causes. He had become despondent and twice was found on a railroad track, attempting suicide with poison on both occasions.

Goshen Ind M. M. Latta Sui‘eldal

Mrs Curtis Receives $1000 From Trust Disbursement

Probate judge Walker dismissed the guardian of Mrs Joseph Curtis on Saturday. The Indiana Trust Company consented to release about $1000 held in trust for Mrs Curtis. Once Beasie Smith, she married and was of age. Her mother had complainant role triggering the hold on payment.

Walker Joseph Curtis Indiana Trust Company Uni Curtis Beasie Smith

Fire destroys part of orphans' school in Chester Springs

A severe fire at the Sol dieters' orphan school in Chester Springs, near Naistown, Pa, damaged one main building used for sleeping quarters. An exploding lamp started the blaze in the sleeping apartments, but other sections were spared substantial damage. About 450 girls were affected as residents from miles around assisted with relief efforts.

Naistown Chester Springs

Cup From the Emperor Event Report Misread

A brief item notes Frank Whisky, a dealer, presented something in a cup by Emperor William. It mentions Wiborg’s return to Germany and a paint given to the emperor.

Igincinnati

Printing firm sale approved at five thousand six hundred one dollars

A sale involving the printing company resulted in a bid of five thousand five hundred dollars. C. L. Britton and Thornton were associated with the transaction and the sale was approved.

Olis Printing Company Er&. Thornton

Scientist claims discovery to stimulate the brain

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a scientist claiming a brain stimulation discovery linked to a school, with garbled terms like cara van bl bulls cram and nothing clear about methods, dates, or affiliations.

Protest Against Clark Moves in Helena

Helena Montana December reports a petition signed by Gov Smith and others asking that Senator-elect W. A Clark be not seated. The move signals Marcus Daly’s fight with Clark may flare on the opening day of the next Congress session.

Clark Helena Mont Senate

Diamond Prices Rise Not Due to War Says Sipe

Indianapolis diamond importer J C Sipe argues price hikes of 10 to 15 percent are not caused by the South African war or Kimberley troubles. He notes the DeBeers mine has been flooded reducing output, but other shafts are being sunk and production should recover once the conflict ends.

J.C. Sipe Indianapolis Kimberley Golconda

Terrific gales sweep San Francisco harbor救

The Enterprise arrived in port in a disabled condition after a terrible voyage and reported rescuing the Wing and Wing schooner whose crew had survived five days on seagulls and were near death. Many vessels linger off Cape Flattery, with hope cutter McCulloch can aid near the harbor as coast gales are described as the worst in years.

San Francisco Enterprise Adamson Cape Flattery McCulloch

Whisky Trust to Quit Business in Louisville

The Kentucky distilleries and warehouse company, the whisky trust, will cease business with insurers and instead reserve premiums to cover losses. Fires and other damages will be paid by the company. The move shocks state insurance firms and sparks talk that the coal combine and other major concerns may adopt similar plans.

Louisville Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company The Whisky Trust Coal Combine

Woman in Illinois forgeries linked to Parkersburg case

Ellis B. Glenn, a woman jailed in Illinois, is sought in Wood County for July forgeries totaling 24000 dollars. Williamstown police received a Hillsboro Illinois sheriff letter noting a Richardson letter found among Glenn's belongings, identifying her as the same woman who caused a sensation in Williams town. Glenn was a high flyer in Williams town and lived with a young man in a hotel room for four months, a fact he never questioned.

Parkersburg W. Va Ellis B. Glenn Illinois Williamstown Hillsboro Ill Richardson Glenn

Italy Eyes Joining New Dreibund In Editorial Call

NEW ALLIANCE ROME December 2 editorially notes in the Agenzia Italiana that a Britain United States and Germany pact would advance civilization and preserve peace. It suggests Italy would do well to join the new triple alliance.

Agenzia Italiana Britain United States Ger Italy

Treaty Signed By Hay Pauncefote And Von Holleben

Washington Dec 2 The Samoan treaty was signed at 3 30 pm Saturday by Secretary Hay and Ambassadors Pauncefote and Von Holleben.

Washington, D. C Hay Pauncefote von Holleben

O'Brien Files Bankruptcy After Debts Emerge

CHATTANOOGA Tenn Dec 2 M J O'Brien once treasurer of the Catholic Knights of America that defaulted for 78000 has filed a bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 75000 and assets of only a suit of clothes valued at 15 the report states O'Brien is described as insolvent with no other possessions listed and the case follows years after the default noted in the organization records

O’brien Chattanooga Tenn M. J. O'Brien Catholic Knights ‘of America

Woodruff Football Defeated by Young Statists on State Field

The Woodruff football team lost Saturday morning on State field to the Young Statists by 10 to 0. Both teams are top city junior elevens claiming the 110 pound championship. H. Haney made a 50 yard run and earned honors for the day.

Woodruff H. Haney

Divorces Reported for Several Local Couples

George A He abandoned his wife, described as a gambler, while Richard Pedlow obtained a divorce from Mary after she deserted him. Decia Combs was granted a divorce from Newton, and Evéline from J William Ferguson.

George A Richard Pedlow Mary Decia Combs Newton Evéline J William Ferguson

British Flag Hissed Enthusiasm Greets Event

Dec 2 reports strong enthusiasm greeting a parade or gathering in Parliament Square. The brief notes a lively Friday night scene with notable crowd energy and patriotic display.

Parls Ae Heapstance

Deposition chase as James Chambers dodges subpoena

Assistant Attorney General Hadley failed to obtain depositions in Pittsburgh from James Chambers and other officials connected with the American Window Glass Trust. Chambers fled a subpoena, but Hadley vows to press in Pennsylvania courts. Madison County trust cases set for January.

C. C. Hadley Pittsburg James Chambers American Window Glass Trust Madison County Hadley Pennsylvania Chambers Rotary Chamber Pennsylvania Court

Election contest motion seeks more specific ballot irregularities

Attorneys Bell and Spencer for City clerk Geckler and Police judge Daly ask the circuit court to require a more specific complaint in the election contest. They demand detail on how ballots were mutilated and how many were illegally destroyed. The Elliott and Wall filing only cites precincts with alleged irregularities.

Bell and Spencer Geckler Daly Elliott Wall

Indianapolis Negro Arrested for Adultery Case Linked to Mrs Hainsworth

A dispatch from Cleveland reports Frank Wood colored was arrested in Indianapolis on adultery charges with Mrs Edith Hainsworth. The woman, once declared insane in Indianapolis, escaped from Benton Harbor Michigan, was recaptured, and is in a private Indianapolis home. Wood had worked closely with the Hainsworth family before.

the Sun Cleveland Frank Wood Edith Hainsworth Hainsworth Indianapolis Benton Harbor Mich Wood Tarith Lada

Buffalo syndicate to build vast grain elevators at Montreal

The Buffalo syndicate led by W. J. Connors offered immediate construction of three grain elevators in Montreal with 5,000,000 bushels capacity each and related warehouses at over 3 million dollars. It would also create a fleet of 15 grain barges costing 100,000 dollars each to ship grain via the St. Lawrence and guarantee annual tonnage targets beginning at 25,000,000 bushels and rising to 35,000,000.

Montreal Que Buffalo Syndicate W. J. Connors St. Lawrence

Burglars Blow Safe Trigger Fire Deluge in Hancock

Burglars opened the safe at John Howard's drug store in Hancock destroying the building and starting a blaze that spread to Felix Sark's clothing store and James Tarbox's hardware shop. Gould family home above Howard's stores burned. Tarbox's mother died in the blaze. All structures were wiped out. burglars fled and left no trace.

John Howard Felix Sark James Tarbox Gould Howard Tarbox

Big Four Telegraphers Seek Settlement Before Federated Board

In Cincinnati on December 2, the Federated board of railroad brotherhoods met at the Gibson house but did not meet General-manager Schaff of the Big Four. The telegraphers' group left abruptly without disclosures, and it is believed they will make another attempt to settle with the railroad before the federated board steps in.

Cincinnati Federated Board of Railroad Brotherhoods Gibson House Schaff Federated Board

Sun Finds Ex-Army Musician Vogt Reenlistment Chance

Lieut Rowell received word from Washington that Henry I Vogt a discharged musician from the army in the Philippines who had been rejected for reenlistment because of minor defects could be reenlisted The Sun had published Vogt's story and located him after losing touch with his address.

the Sun Lieut. Rowell War Department Washington Henry I. Vogt Philippines THE SUN Vogt

State Christian Endeavor Convention Report Totals

Richmond Ind Dec 2 Miss Jennie T Magon state secretary submitted the report showing 1 899 societies including 1 214 societies 639 junky societies and 46 intermediate societies New societies organized in the past year 123 active members 58 085 age ecclesiastical 12 957 honorary 1 060 total 72 652 missionary offerings 7 177 Crawfords ville and Lafayette named contestants for the next convention.

Richmond Ind State Christian Endeavor Jennie T. Magon Crawfordsville Lafayette

Marriage Licenses for Linn Turner Linahan Draper

Edward S M Linn and Grace F Turner listed as a marriage license pair. Joseph L Linahan and Rosa Draper appear as a second license pair.

Edward SM. Linn Grace F. Turner Joseph L. Linahan Rosa Draper

Globe Liftings and National Hints

A sweeping column of brief items notes the Nicaraguan canal bill anticipated in Congress, rising petroleum prices, recent archaeological finds near Fort Seneca, fears of coal and coal market shifts, and assorted political and social notes from across the country including census appointments, naval policy, a fatal shooting in Toledo, and football and municipal events.

Congress Texas Petroleum Fort Seneca Boston Richard Berlin Omaha Neb

Town Talk and Local Court News From Indiana

A mixed town page notes amateur photography exhibits by the YMCA camera club from December 26, and a Hebrew temple song service Friday night. Indictments total 32 with five discharged. Sheriff Clark reports 3042.53 in fees, 4537.15 less than quarterly salary.

M. C. A. Camera Club Hebrew Temple Levi Gent Sheriff Clark Selma Pattor DePauw Will Patton N. Gelawarest Garhart Dental Manufacturing Company Indianapolis Marion Counts Bar Association Law Library Joseph Miller Vermont St J. M. Hitchcock Wiliam Rouse & Sons Alabama Sr Peter Lieber Dusseldorf Germany Cleveland George B. Pettit Union Traction Company Middletown Frankton Richard Campbell Robert Campbell Dodge City Kas Company K Second Indiana Cavalry Rown Roemine Mollis

Ousting Joe Wheeler by Lottery Seat Call in Congress

The House may debate Wheeler's right to a seat as a volunteer officer while he is in the Philippines. Alabama members may request a proxy selection during the lottery style seating. A protest could trigger a sharp vote and reveal house sentiment on the issue. Brosius is expected to be named chair of the banking and currency committee after a heated fight.

Washington Joe Wheeler Wheeler Alabama Philippines Congress House Brosius Pennsylvania House Banking and Currency Committee

Memorial services of Indianapolis Elks at English's Opera House

The Indianapolis lodge of Elks holds its annual memorial at 2 p.m. Sunday in English's Opera House. The program includes solos by Harriet Hosmer and Ida Sweenie, cornet and trombone numbers, a memorial ode and prayers by lodge chaplains, choral works by Roberts Park Choral Society, and remarks by Brother Henry Warrum and Francis B. Posey. Evansville lodge 216 contributes a baritone solo in closing ceremonies.

Indianapolis Lodge of Elks Opera House Harriet Hosmer Indianapolis Lodge 12 Indianapols Lodge 13 Oh, Divine Redeemer Ida Sweenie Bertha Schellschmidt M. G. Hornaday Roberts Park Choral Society Henry Warrum Harry Y. Mercer Francis B. Posey Evansville Lodge Louis Dochez The Lodge

Hendersons Gavel Made From Reina Christina Wood

Washington December 2 The gavel for the fifty sixth congress is carved and gold mounted. It is made from wood taken from the Spanish cruiser Reina Christina captured at Manila by Admiral Dewey. Presented to Gen Flenderson by the Iowa governor, the wood came to the United States with an Iowa volunteer. The custom links the opening gavel to a historic connection.

Washington Henderson Admiral Dewey Manila Flenderson Iowa United States Iowa Volunteers Congress

Richardson Leads Democratic Caucus For Minority Leader

Washington December 2 At the Democratic caucus Saturday afternoon the first ballot for minority leadership showed Richardson 42 Dearmond 3 Bankhead 21 Sulzer 25. The second ballot had Richardson 41 Dearmond 40 Bankhead 28 Sulzer 27.

Washington Richardson Dearmond Gankhead Sulzer Bankhead

Poet Jim Breaks Loose in Crawfordsville Book Arrival

Poet Jim Elmore of Ripley township received the first consignment of his book Love among the rustletoe and poems. He nearly disrupted an anchors meeting addressed by John E. Cleland of Indianapolis as volumes were being handed to teachers.

Jim Crawfordsville Ind Jim Elmore Ripley Township Auchors John E. Cleland Indianapolis

Visitor linked to Bowery dive death by own action

New York December 2 A new victim in MecGurk’s Bowery death by own action case. Jennie Keller aged 28 visited the dive on Friday night and returned home, swallowed carbolic acid and died.

New York MecGurk the Bowery Jennie Keller

Postum helps heart users by replacing coffee

Mrs J M Courtright of Minneapolis shares how switching from Mocha and Java coffee to Postum Food Coffee cured heart distress and sleep issues in husband and herself. She explains brewing tips and asserts accuracy of taste, noting Postum is sold by first class grocers.

Husband J. M. Courtright Third Street Minneapolis Minn

Arrangements Complete for German Ladies Charity Fall Event

The annual charity fall event of the German ladies and society at the German house Tuesday night is complete. Mr and Mrs Albert Goepper will lead the grand march with dance and floor committee members and society officers. Refreshment committee includes Mrs Keller and several other Mrss and Messrs. Reiffel Bachman Rauch Woerner. Dance committee lists several ladies and George Haerle. Floor committee comprises multiple gentlemen including Dickson Jungeclaus Hollweg Bachman and others.

German Ladies’ and Society Albert Goepper Robert Keller Wm. Jungelaus Fred Bachman Ph. Hauss E. Dolmetsch John Rauch Emil Fe Ferd Hollweg George Wiegand Adolph Reutsch August Keller Frank Keller Carl Kauss Fred Gall Louis Reese Fred Krauss Will Wocher

Emmanuel Baptist Church to Discuss New Building

A special church meeting at Emmanuel Baptist Church will review a proposed new frame building to seat about 43 and cost around 460 to 450 dollars with the lot. The church, formed from a split over Pastor Frederick G. Parrish, has 80 members and about 10 percent average attendance. Rev. A H McDowell is preaching during the interim while his nephew PL He McDowell studies at Rochester Theological Seminary.

Emmanuel Baptist Church Emmanuel Church South Stormreh Frederick G. Parrish A. H. McDowell He. McDowell Rochester Theological Seminary

Coroner probes Whitmore death. vagrant in jail mystery deepens

Loganport Ind December 1 The coroner's inquiry into Stephen Whitmore's death in the Eel river yields no new evidence. Olive Slagel, a vagrant held in jail, is thought to know more as a witness claims Slager mentioned Whitmore's missing $40 before his body was disposed. The robbery theory and possible drugging persist.

Logansport Ind Sply Stephen Whitmore Eel River Olive Slagel Slager Whitmore So Mitch

Swarthout Sues Heeb Over Tuition Refund in Smock Court

Benjamin F. Swarthout of Vernon Ind sues Emmett J. Heeb in Squire Smock's Indianapolis court for 28.50 alleging Heeb promised a Work-for-Board position after paying tuition to Indianapolis Business University. Swarthout claims payment was made and no job was secured. Smock notes no prior similar case and calls the decision important.

Benjamin F. Swarthout Emmett J. Heeb Squire Smock Indianapolis Business University Swarthout Heeb Vernon Ind

DePauw forms senior class fraternity Kappa Beta Phi

In Greencastle Ind on December 2 a new fraternity named Kappa Beta Phi is formed by senior class men at DePauw University to foster close fellowship among the graduating students.

Greencastle Ind Kappa Beta Phi Cliss DePauw

Hoosier Pensioners List For National Military Home Funds

A long OCR text lists numerous individuals from Indiana with pension adjustments, restorations, increases, and specials tied to the National Military Home. Names include Roswell R. Phillips, Grant, James Gordon, Nevier Ballis, Thadeeus Skinner, George Rubush, John Mess er, Henry Billingsies, Samuel Graves, William Spaulding, John Smith, Jacob Flowers, Addison Spear, Ayres J. Taylor, Archibald Thayer, Grant Luce, Thomas Patty, and many others along with dollar amounts showing increases or restorations and dates noted as special accruals. The record reflects pension reissues and adjustments across towns like Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Vincennes, and Wabash.

Roswell R. Phillips Waugh James Gordon National Military Home Grant John Ebman New Castle Cravin S. Hudson Corydon Finley T. Johnson Indianapostis Nevier Ballis Mariahnill Thadeeus S. Skinner Saymour George 4. Rubush Indianapolis George F. McGuire Folsomville George H. Walls Eckert John A. Messer Detersburg Marian Thos. Ham Si.oals Joseph D. Walker Montgomery John Smith Lafayuette Joseph Simmons Wabash Slr Milton H. Pearcy Cory John Walcutter Batesville Jacob Flowers Goshen Atkinville Ayres J. Taylor Vincennes John L. Burley Benville Grant Luce Fort Wayne Thomas R. Patty Parker Archibald A. Thayer Lafayette Thomas Hughes Greensburg David Rose South Bend George F. Bedford Ontario Samus J. Landers Kedkey George Purvis Stockwell Benjamin Talson Washington Charles I. Tatlocrk Salem James M. Long Elizabethtown John W. Kellans George W. Witkinbill Jeffersonville Abram Mhnitery Radnor Clarkson Gordon John W. Lopp Joseph M. Westfall Sharpsville Mary Bannon Dot Martha E. Triple Evansville Sarah M. Jennings Ossian Melyna Booker Anna E. Weaver Farmland Mary J. Rigge New Albany Margaret McIntire Mitchell

Cure a Cold in One Day Promises from Bromo Quinine Tablets

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee from druggists if not effective. Each box bears FE. W. Grove's signature. 25.

FE. W. Grove

Chicago Markets Show Wheat Drops on Unfavorable News

Chicago markets report wheat closing lower with December at 6414c and May at 694 615c amid unfavorable foreign advices. Corn and oats futures follow with December and May positions varying. Provisions show January pork near 9.50, lard around 5.15, and tallow values drifting through the session.

Chicago Tbs

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Safe, Lasting Relief

An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, painless treatment for all forms of hemorrhoids. It claims quick itch and inflammation relief, swelling reduction, and permanent cure without cocaine or narcotics, urging readers to request a free book or consult local druggists.

Marshall Mich United States

Interstate Live Stock Market Report at Interstate Stock Yards

On Saturday December 2 cattle receipts were small with shipments none. Prices ranged from good to prime and common to fair across steers cows and calves with weights from 1,150 to 1,550 pounds. Hogs receipts totaled 2,100 with mixed weights and message notes good to choice medium and heavy packing. Sheep receipts were light with lambs and ewes selling in common to good grades and bucks at modest levels.

Interstate Interstate Stock Yards E.c

Union Stock Yards Cattle and Hogs Prices and Receipts

Indianapolis stockyards report Saturday receipts: cattle about 100 head with varied exports and shipping cattle pricing from good to prime steers to common stockers. Hogs receipts 4,500 with mixed weights and price ranges from 3.00 to 3.92 per cwt. Sheep and lambs show bids from good to choice with multiple weight classes. bulls and cows priced, heavy calves noted.

CTS

City Grain Market report for Saturday details varied corn and wheat prices

The City Grain Market price sheet lists inspections and bids for corn oats and hay. It records bid ranges for No 1 white corn at 34c, No 3 white at 30 to 34c, No 4 white at 27 to 29c, mixed varieties from 20 to 44c, yellow corn up to 77c, oats steady with No 2 white at 26 to 46c, No 3 white 25 to 43c, and timothy hay prices from 10.50 to 11.50 dollars.

City Timothy

Announcement of B F Gresh Dancing Academy

Announcement for B F Gresh Dancing Academy located in Fitzgerald building rooms 9 and 10 at Market and Monument place. Elevator to the northeast corner. Classes forming with hours from 10 p m to 12 p m daily. Residence listed as 415 EB Obige.

B. F. Gresh Dancing Academy Fitzgerald Building Northeast Ccr EB. Obige

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