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Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
4
Notice to subscribers on delivery issues at The Sun Indianapolis
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
SUN
Opticians
Horrific Lynch Mob in Kentucky Town Ignites Victim
The article condemns a mob in a Kentucky town near Cincinnati that captured a Black man aged about 20, tied him to a bush, drenched him in oil, and burned him to ashes after a five month detention. Bystanders peppered his eyes and gouged them out as part of a premeditated act praised as political passion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Foolish Senate Pigeon-Holes Sympathy for the Boers
A newspaper critique jabs Senator Billy Mason for a sympathy resolution toward the Boers in South Africa. It argues the Senate should mind its own business and dismiss the measure as folly. The piece condemns public officials urging gas security and notes growing gun safety concerns amid accidental shootings involving children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Billy Mason
South Africa
Sam
Congress
Senate of the
United States
Magon
Holiday opposes gas ordinance at Indianapolis council meeting
John Holiday urged the Indianapolis council to reject the proposed gas ordinance. He claimed workers, stockholders in the Consumers’ gas trust may suffer and called for full disclosure of stock holdings and returns. He criticized the gas trust’s interior operations and urged transparent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John WO
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Indianapolis
Holliday
Gas Trust
Council
Nocturnal newspaper misprint spooks reader into epilepsy tale
A reader recalls buying a copy of an Evening paper that incorrectly claimed three editions in one issue. The man fears the misprint signals a dangerous condition as the paper itself advertised itself as the third edition, an extra edition and a noon edition in various corners.
Noon News Print Skew Sparks Town Talk
The town debates the noon paper not printing the president's message. Readers note 11 o'clock editions cannot carry new content. French papers speculate about war with England amid South Africa tensions affecting British affairs.
British Whip Boers Like Old Tavern Keeper Style
An up to date report notes British forces delivering strong blows to the Boers, likening their aggressive activity to the stern efficiency of an old tavern keeper. The comparison emphasizes swift, decisive action.
Mouth Writing forgeries and Lively Literary Vignettes
A stitched column discusses Chas Le Borg, a handless forger who writes with his mouth to forge postal money orders, and postulates on his skill. It recalls Frederick Von Martens and a language hustled joke, plus an Irish Independent anecdote about Chief Justice Cockburn. It closes with notes on Ibsen in Christiania and Kipling’s beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Chas. le Borg
Postoffice
Joseph Farrell
Chicago
New York Journal
Cockburn
Mr. B
Mr. Jones
Mr.b
Irish Independent
Anecdotes of Bell and Chase Spark Colourful Exchange
The text recalls Clark Bell discussing the U S Supreme Court and its provinces with a judge who notes magistrates err like other people The only ones without trouble are the dead Philadelphia Post recounts W M Chase quarreling with a critic over Meissenier and a witty exchange about contemptible opinions Chase also comments on praise for a colleague artist about his own and others work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spor
Clark Bell
Supreme’ Court of the
United States
North America
Bell
Philadelphia Post
W. M. Chase
Meissenier
Pshaw
Chase
Songs and Sketches of a Singer Reflections and Neighbors
A narrator muses on hard times and neighborly resilience, urging readers to compare one’s troubles with those nearby. A separate scene shows a shopper asking about a presidential message readership, then a ring inquiry ends in a jeweler’s quiet moral about confidence.
The Bostonians at English’s and other stage cards
Amusements notice notes The Bostonians with Henry Clay Barna bee Wm. H. McDonald Helen Bertram and Marcia Van Dresser at English’s Friday night and twice Saturday The smugglers Rob Roy and The serenade appear Friday night Saturday matinee and night The jilt drawn at Grand Wednesday matinee Blanche Walsh and Melbourne MacDowell to English’s Monday Tuesday Wednesday revival of Sardou works MacDowell Davenport’s leading man La Tosca Monday night and Wednesday matinee Gismonda Fedora Tuesday and Wednesday night The great triple alliance Leroy Fox and Powell opens at the Park Thursday afternoon rest of week features matinee and night shows
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostonians
Henry Clay Barnabee
Wm. H. McDonald
Helen Bertram
Marcia van Dresser
Rob Roy
Blanche Walsh
Melbourne MacDowell
Fanny Davenport
MacDowell
Davenport
Leroy
Fox and
Powell
the Park
Tufeday
Melbourne Macdowall
Sardou
Gismon Dee
Fredo Prives
Susan B. Anthony Poem and Old Time Steamrolls
A ragged verse set scorns Susan B. Anthony with a plea for women’s rights and a cold, satirical aside about workers. The dialogue mocks male resistance and reflects early feminist sentiment while a regional dialect exchange adds color.
She Taught Me Hope Love Faith Charity Memory
The speaker recalls a woman who taught him hope faith and charity through her gentle grace. He describes how her presence and words inspired longing and belief and how her nurturing influence remains a lasting memory in his life and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
What has become of Gov Mount’s vice presidential boom
A compilation of editorial quips from several papers noting political shifts and public figures. Mentions Washington Democrat, Knights town Journal, Madison Democrat, Logansport Reporter, Terre Haute Tribune, and Laporte Herald in a broad political snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Mount
Washington Democrat
Kentucky
Knightstown Journal
Hanna
Madison Democrat
Logansport
Terre Haute Tribune
Laporte Herald
Swirl of Society Highlights Local Socials and Weddings
Mrs J T Barnhill hosts the Aftermath club while the Portfolio club plans a Thursday bowling party. A Christmas program is set for December 13 at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Receptions and parties are noted for residents including Miss Mary Powell and E Bert Allen’s December wedding preparations. State weddings list couples in Richmond Hagerstown Jeffersonville Greencastle and more with various betrothals and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Barnhill
Portfolio Club
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Edward Gall
Albert Gall
Miss Gall
Michael Clune
William Clune
Clara Langsenkamp
Odd Wires Tales and Courtroom Death at Trial
In Oshkosh John Shall kopf, a talesman in the John Campfield murder trial, died in court from apoplexy while in the jury box. Other items note Simon Sprinkle’s sudden remarriage after an $11,000 divorce settlement and a Springfield incident where prisoners nearly suffocated from gasoline fumes. A governor pardoned A R Fowler, the armless forger, a Presbyterian minister who forged with a pen tied to his elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
John Shallkopf
Talesman
John Campfield
Alphonse Sanden
Columbia
S. C
A. R. Fowler
Southport Gets New Passenger Station From Railroad
William H. Dye acting for Southport has induced the Pennsylvania railroad to build a new passenger station. Construction starts immediately and should finish in a few weeks. The firm expects increased business and residents greet the move, noting relief from cold waits on the platform. Y. B. Blake, maintenance of way engineer, consented to the improvement on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
William H. Dye
Pennsylvania Railroad
Y. B. Blake
Wire thieves busy in Ohio across cities
In Cincinnati Ohio on Tuesday midnight seven copper wires of the Postal Telegraph company between Cincinnati and Dayton were cut and about 300 pounds of wire stolen. Several Bell Telephone wires were cut and 1 200 pounds stolen. This is the third time Postal wires were cut in two weeks and the sixth time telephone wires since November 15 with about 2000 pounds lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Postal Telegraph Company
Dayton
Reading Road
Bell Telephone Company
Funeral for W P Noble Held at Grace Cathedral
The funeral of Winston Parke Noble will be at Grace Cathedral Friday at 10 a.m. He was the youngest son of Noah Noble a former Indiana governor, born in 1834 and died from paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Parke Noble
Grace Cathedral
Noah Noble
Indiana
New Officers Named for Oriental Camp and Park Camp
Oriental camp of Modern Woodmen of America No 6626 lists Consul O C Brown adviser F O Helvie banker L T Lewis escort W O Dundlavy clerk D A Bosworth physician J F Brendel watchman Wells. Camp Gray elected W W Robbins president J J Cassady vice president John Killy secretary. Men's league of Sixth Presbyterian Church organized with J W Thurston president C G Singleton vice president and W R Johnston secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen .of America
Park Camp
Indianapolis
Oo. C. Brown
F. O. Helvie
L. T. Lewis
W. O. Dundlavy
D. A. Bosworth
J. F. Brendel
Dr. Wells
Camp Gray
W. W. Robbins
J. J. Cassady
John Killy
Men’s League of
Sixth Presbyterian Church
J. W. Thurston
C. G. Singleton
W. R. Johnston
Playing a New Role in Cincinnati Debt Case
Before Allen Patton of the Grand stock company left for Cincinnati on Wednesday a constable levied on his wardrobe. Edward Barrows, a newspaper man, says Patton owes him $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Patton
Grand Stock Company
Cincinnati
Edward Barrows
Patton
Mrs Eyster to Wed Mr Richardson in Railway Mail Service Circle
Mrs Anna B Eyster widow of a murder victim in an N Senate avenue drug store will wed Hervey B Richardson of the railway mail service Thursday night. The ceremony links two local figures in a quiet civic moment following a tragic earlier event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. Eyster
N. Senate-ave
Hervey B. Richardson
Railway
Birds Protecting Society Founded At Woollen Home
A society was organized Wednesday night at the home of William Watson Woollen at 1625 NW Pennsylvania Street for the protection of the birds of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Watson Woollen
Pennsylvania St
State
Prince Herbert Bismarck in Tyrol Seriously Ill
Cable dispatches report Prince Herbert Bismarck travels to Tyrol due to wounds from the Franco Prussian War causing serious health concerns. London notes Jos Chamberlain, colonial secretary, to accept an honorary degree from Trinity College Dublin on December 18. Rome reports the pope ill with a cold, with his cough abating. public consistory invitations issued for December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Herbert Bismarck
Tyrol
London
Jos, Chamberlain
Trinity College
Dublin
Rome
PENSIONS FOR HOOSIERS LIST OF PENSIONERS
A list of pension recipients across Indiana with names and county ties including George WW Harper Plymouth 46 and David N Fouts Royal Center with $5, John D Thomas Bourbon 38 and Carlin Hamlin Indianapolis $128, plus multiple others. Special reissue and widow entries noted for Alfred Roberts Syracuse $14 and Samuel Fill Corydon $12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George WW. Harper
Plymouth
David N. Fouts
Royal Center
John D. Thomas
Bourbon
Carlin Hamlin
Indianapolis
James W. Sharp
Camden
Jen J. Waterbury
Bedford
Eli Arnold
Leo
iTenry T. Buss
Goshen
Cassius M. C. Jones
William Bingle
Hatfield
John Flerrin
Washington
William Mobius
Boonville
Daniel Y. Shirk
North Manchester
Charles C. Wilson
Tippecanoe
William H. Bartholomew
Nobiesville
William Zierer
Batesville
Lewis H. Jones
Hanover
Murphy Lewis
Covington
James Bex
Huron
Warren Hart
John H. Jikens
Richmond
Andrew Archibald
Lafayette
Johnson F. Thomas
Union City
James M. Cameron
Paul Lemiel
Lawrenceburg
Joseph B. Somerville
Isaac Alfrey
Fortville
Thomas J. Richards
Mooney
Peter Kemp
Morgantown
William H. Patterson
Deerfield
William Vierling
Shelbyville
John Meyer
Elwood
Alfred Roberts
Syracuse
Samuel Fill
Corydon
Indiana Chain Company Succeeds Old Firm in Charleston
Incorporated with capital 335060 dollars by C Lewman & Co of Charleston and Indiana chain company of Indianapolis with capital 50000 dollars. Directors include Frank W Wood Charles Schumaker and Delbert S Bray. The new company succeeds the old Indiana chain company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lewman & Co
Charleston
Merchandise
Indiana Chain Company
Indianapolis
Frank W. Wood
Charles Schumaker
Delbert S. Bray
One Line Mystery Report From Milwaukee River
Headless man found in Milwaukee river puzzles officials while unrelated items note a West Virginia man Patrick Riley accused post fire cremation. Frank Schneider of New York loses ten thousand in a Miller bubble scheme as others face legal moves in Bellefontaine and Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Patrick Riley
Elkins
W. Va
Frank Schneider
New York
Willam Marchbanks
Huntington
Tenn
Bellefontaine
Doan's Kidney Pills Proved Beneficial Says Indianapolis Resident
John Taylor of 91 Bright Street testifies that after a year of kidney pain and fatigue he used Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry J. Huders drug store. He reports quick relief and recommends the product highly. Sold for 50 cents per box by dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Sole
Arkansas Governor backs expansion in Senate bid
LITTLE ROCK ARK Dec 7 Gov Jones once anti expansion now endorses expansionist doctrine and says he will run for the United States Senate on that issue in his forthcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Jones
United States Senate
Deaconess Hospital Fair Opens Under Phoebe Society
The Deaconess hospital annual fair under the Phoebe society began in Tomlinson hall on Wednesday night. Booths line the walls with items for sale and the ladies offer business men’s lunch all week at noon and in the evening.
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Deaconess Hospital
The
Phoebe Society
Tomlinson Hall
Patents For Indians Named In State List
A list of patent applicants from Indiana includes James A. Beecher Mishawaka for a duplex chucking lathe Franz Burger Fort Wayne for a flushing apparatus for bowls tanks and more William Chesterton Crawfordsville for a pneumatic stacker Samuel Dean Topeka for a carpenters gauge Mason B. Giberson Muncie for a car coupling Elwood W. McGuire Richmond for a roller bearing for lawn mowers Reinhold A. Miller Jr Indianapolis for a show rack Seymour Morrison and T L Springer McCordsville for a telephone switch board Jessamine Quigley Hammond for Lust form Henry J. Scheid Marion for a die for compressing wood Robert F. Strobel Cannelton for a tag holder Thomas G Welch Pendleton for a head rest for chairs Charlie F Winterode Huntington for a frame for forming wire fence stays Darwin B Wiseman Muncie for a coghed flour bin and spice cabinet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Beecher
Mishawaka
Franz ‘Burger
Fort Wayne
William Chesterton
Crawfordsville
Samuel Dean
Topeka
Mason B. Giberson
Muncie
Elwood W. McGuire
Richmond
Reinhold A. Miller, Jr
Indianapolis, Fordne Show rack::Seymour Morrison and ‘T. L. Springer
McCordsville
Jessamine Quigley
Hammond
Henry J. Scheid
Marion
Robert F. Strobel
Cannelton
Thomas” G. ‘Welch
Pendleton
Charlies F
Winterode
Huntington
Darwin 'B
Wiseman
Muncié
Big Four Engineer Dead After Industrial Accident
William J. Madenwald, 45, a Big Four engineer, died at St. Vincent's Hospital from injuries after his arm was caught in machinery. Gangrene set in and an amputation failed to save him. He leaves a widow and three children of 110 North Belmont Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Wm. J. Madenwald
St. Vincent's Hospital
Madenwald
Sand
Belmont-ave
Dollie Clarey Ill With Smallpox in Alvord School Outbreak
Dollie Clarey age 10 of Alvord Texas is ill with smallpox and attended school recently. An outbreak is feared as the illness spreads among pupils and teachers, prompting health officials to investigate exposure and containment steps.
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Dollie Clarey
Alvord
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