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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
2
Indiana reporters outline looming races with Durbin and Griffiths as leading governor hopefuls. District 5 Democrats face internal strife. Posey and Hemenway named for governor contenders in the Hoosier Republican setup. Shively may emerge as a Senate candidate with potential tensions over corporate battles and a possible lieutenant governor bid.
General-manager Hugh McGowan of the Indianapolis street railway company dispels reports the firm will exit car building. He notes few layoffs, cites high skilled work, and explains rapid in-house car production to fulfill suburban demand. Track work and paving will resume when spring arrives.
Vincennes Indiana December 13 Hy Crawley timekeeper for Waddell Fitch contractors working on the Baltimore and Ohio grade at Fritchton died in a Park Street lodging house. Relatives in the east are being notified. He reportedly had $500 on arrival last week and had been on a spree. no foul play suspected.
The prohibition party national executive committee met to set time and place for the next convention. Delegations from South Bend and Columbus attended alongside Chicago representatives. The panel also considered whether women should be allowed as delegates at the national convention.
Columbus Ohio announced state wide commemorations on Thursday to honor George Washington father of his country. Schools will hold exercises across districts to observe the centennial death anniversary of the nation’s first leader.
Judge Carter presiding on Wednesday awarded Annice Black a judgment of $1,140.46 and foreclosed the mortgage against David Cooper. Cooper posted a $1,500 note to Annice Black but did not fulfill payment terms.
Nadled in Shelbyville Indiana December 13 Sharp Shield wanted in Hamilton Ohio and other places is under arrest here charged with horse stealing. The item promotes One Minute Cough Cure a remedy claimed to stop throat tickle and cough quickly and to prevent consumption and grippe effects. All druggists.
Fragmentary notes show a Chicago style dining room and cafe at 127 Court St offering lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The record references a sale of Tish I Mingo’s, priced at 2,828,250, with unclear context for the year 1998.
Dr Albert Sterne of Indianapolis had planned to wed Marie Burroughs in New York at her cousin Frank Burke's residence. A fresh nervous illness delays the union, Sterne returns to Indianapolis, and Burroughs remains ill. prospects of marriage remain uncertain.
Washington bids for the Indianapolis postoffice site closed with three offers of 400000 each. The highest bidder will acquire the property on square 36, with the proceeds to fund the new federal building. Bid openings were scheduled for Friday. Postmaster Hess reports no additional bidders.
John W. Schmidt and Edward Schmidt announce a new five story building at the northwest corner of Maryland and Pennsylvania streets. The project will cost 159000 dollars and will be occupied by wholesale men.
Benjamin F. Pritchard filed habeas corpus against Supt. Quigley for unlawful detention. The writ was returnable Tuesday at 2 p m but neither side appeared. Attorney Orton later said Pritchard had been freed. he remained held for a crime allegedly committed in Ohio 18 years ago.
Charles Taylor received two to 14 years for burglary after a Wednesday trial. John Ray, arraigned for the same offense, was found not guilty. The case concerned the theft from the Goldstein brothers store on Klondike Avenue.
John Sutton, a white man, got drunk at Heath Springs and was refused lodging. He entered a cotton-loaded car near the depot, started a fire, and was burned to death as the station, several cars, and 400 bales of cotton were destroyed.
Early Wednesday thieves forced a window to enter Frank Dougherty deputy county assessor at 3608 N Timelist. They took 25 in cash and 35 in silverware. Chas Shackleton of Louisville, known in musical circles, is dead.
A distinguished eastern party led by Carl Schurz arrives to discuss McKinley’s civil service rule changes. The visit includes Secretary McAneny and other notable figures like Charles J. Bonaparte and Sherman Rogers. The group questions whether the president acted with league or civil service commission input.
Detroit. Governor Pin gree calls a special session for Monday to consider a tax reform bill. The measure would submit to voters an amendment for equal taxation of all property at actual cash value and seek a constitutional change on internal improvements to enable municipal street railway ownership.
Charles I. Tieary appeared before the Board of Works on Wednesday asking an order for the Indianapolis street railway to enter the city via its tracks. The plan calls for entry from Fair Ground One along Central Avenue to Meridian, then return on Tilines Street, matching the former line route. A key dispute concerns freight and merchandise volumes and loading points.
Henry Rentsch, son of Grocer Robert Rentsch of Twelfth-street and Senaicave, is in South Africa employed as an overseer for Selukwe gold mining at Selukwe in Matabeleland. Parents have heard nothing since July and fear for his welfare. He wrote that war between England and the Boers may trigger a Kaffir uprising.
Norfolk dispatch reports several young women students at the normal and industrial college in Greensboro North Carolina have died of typhoid fever. Officials say claims about water quality aim to shield local plumbers amid talk of damage suits. More deaths are expected.
George Barton challenged recovery after losing in a game run by Fred Heller and Fred Campbell. He filed suit in Justice Clark's court. both parties failed to appear and notified the squire the case had been compromised.
Judge Carter grants Mary Slater a divorce from her husband Jacob H. on grounds of cruelty and awards $600 alimony.
The Rev J A Flickinger testifies that old-fashioned coffee worsened his health after army service and liver ulcers. Since using Postum Cereal Food Coffee, he and his family saw digestive relief and less biliousness. He urges others to replace coffee, crediting improved health to Postum produced in Battle Creek Michigan.
In Washington a house committee session on Roberts reveals a Salt Lake directory showing Dr Margaret Curtis Shipp used the name Maggie Shipp Roberts in 1897. The Salt Lake Tribune linked Roberts to plural wives, while Roberts argues he bears no responsibility for Shipp’s name change or any portrayal of them as spouses.
The president transmitted several nominations on Wednesday including Indiana postmasters Amos A. Covall for Greentown and Edward L. Maudlin for New Carlisle. Treasury assigns William D. Bynum to be general appraiser of merchandise and William M. Hoey to be collector of customs for the district of Arizona. Interior taps Major Geo W H Stouch of Colorado as agent for the Cheyenne and Arapahoe agency in Oklahoma.
Washington December 15 Gen Leonard Wood named to succeed Gen Brooke as military governor of Cuba relieving Brooke. Wood will assume command to oversee occupation and administration until further notice.
TLA Neb Dec 18 Gov Poynter appointed Senator Allen to fill the late U S senator elect seat in the state capital.
John Webber complains to the Board of Works that the Greenwood interurban electric line is laying track inside the city on Shelby street south of Raymond street. The board orders an investigation as the company has no city right of way. Indianapolis street railway officials say the track belongs to their company but is being built for them under contract. The Indianapolis line plans to extend Shelby street to connect with the track and run to Garfield Park’s south side.
London dispatch reports rumors that the sultan faces mounting trouble with the Young Turks and may seek help from the great powers. The claim notes escalating tensions and possible external backing.
Births reported for Edwards Nolan Lippert Armstrong Foster Kean Hutchinson Lazarus Johnson Hughes and others. Deaths include Haulin Doherty OConnor OBrine Richardson McKibben Quick and others. Multiple marriage licenses issued for Allen Powell Davis Gebhardt Carson Alley Fox Benjamin Brigham Creviston and Beate Beate attached to names.
The federal grand jury adjourned after hearing charges against county merchants in Savannah Georgia. The men faced allegations of using malls to defraud, selling fake goods, and looting. Officials alleged a scheme involving unused dollars and other misdeeds to obtain money.
A garbled Chicago market update notes various commodity prices such as pork at 10.27 to 10.40, lard and ribs, with December May and July futures listed. A Buenos Aires cable reports bad weather while Rosario notes harvest-friendly conditions.
On Wednesday March 13 the City Grain Market lists inspections by grade for corn and oats and notes wheat activity as quiet. Prices show No 2 red wheat at 67 cents, No 3 red around 63 to 66 cents. corn bids range from 26 to 42 cents for various colors and mixes, oats quoted 24 to 27 cents. Hay markets soften with No 1 timothy at 11.00 to 11.50, No 2 timothy at 10.00 to 10.50 per unit.
Short informal ads listed jobs and housing options. Engineer and housework positions, maids and a general housekeeper needed. Furnished rooms for gentlemen and rent for rooms with bath and gas. Investment offer in Belt road real estate and a garden farm for sale or lease. Room and board offered at weekly rate. Locations include Walnut Street, South West, New York Street, Fayette Street, Stilwell, Ver mont and 1818 Senate.
Wm. Bromser and Martha Willetts of St. Louis, described as faith curists, are held responsible by the coroner for the death of Mrs. Brom. Fer.
Market notes from Interstate Stock Yards show cattle receipts around 2,600 and hogs minimal with mixed prices. Quotes list Good to prime steers at 1,330 pounds and up, medium to good steer ranges, and various cows, calves, bulls, and sheep with broad quality spreads and typical bid levels.
Indianapolis cattle and hog receipts for Wednesday show mixed offerings. Priced ranges include good to choice cattle and veal calves, prime to fancy export bulls, and various sheep and lambs, with notable figures listed for steers heifers cows and calves.
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