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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
3
City gas rate debate stalls as contracts committee delays report on ordinances. Inspector Leach’s absence hinders policy choice though some urge immediate action. Chairman Evars calls the issue a business matter aimed at securing a steady gas supply for Indianapolis.
The Evansville hospital submitted its year end financial report to the governor showing maintenance costs of 85 665 67 dollars exhausting the appropriation. Repairs of 4 000 dollars were also exhausted and 40 000 dollars appropriated in 1899 for a new wing to hold 122 patients shows 25 668 79 spent. Extension to the power house cost 2 755 65 dollars.
The Navy Department says individuals who may claim the bodies of Maine victims before the Texas arrives at Hampton Roads can have them sent home at the department's expense. The Texas is expected to arrive in about 15 days.
Chicago reports wool exports affected by the South African war as heavy cape wool shipments falter to Loxton. Indications point to a sudden, sharp rise in wool prices by about 10 to 15 percent, threatening New England manufacturers.
Creditors continued their bid to force bankruptcy on the Earl of Yarmouth for six weeks at the request of the defense while the case hoped for a settlement by that time. The earl, now in the United States, works as a professional actor.
A small historical notice advertises daily meals from 9 am to 6 pm at the Ormonde on 16 West Pearl Street. It highlights a ladies lunch on the second floor and notes meal service details for patrons.
Clinton authorities report a two week burglary wave with the most sensational attack on Rev. Father Staunton. Thieves subjected him to water, pins and electric shocks then ransacked the home while a pistol hovered at his head. They stole $11 and fled before dawn. Staunton awaits official action while vowing to aid investigators.
In Greencastle Indiana on December 15 the Crow family denies the claim that $11,000 in cash was secreted in the cabin where Mrs. Hunnicutt lived near Hunnewell Kansas. A Wichita paper started the story and may face libel action. Mrs. Hunnicutt, a noted painter, claimed six years ago to have taken a claim after a horseback race with seekers. her husband refused to join and they separated.
In Kokomo Indiana Judge Brownlee voided a divorce case after the applicant, age sixteen, said she was under legal age. He stated infants cannot sue for divorce and that cases must be brought by parents or guardians.
Diphtheria outbreaks in Anderson recur as Bluffton post office staff face vaccination orders. Pocahontas lodge prepares to be instituted in Anderson on December 21. District 8 prohists push a temperance crusade. Muncie normal school plans a $30,000 dormitory addition. The Waterloo Press notes a local phrase use. Bluffton school board urges vaccination ordinance enforcement. The item mentions a girl known as the boy phenomenon and a Fort case involving Mrs Hassentfuss.
At midnight a fire gutted the chief business block in Dublin Indiana. The blaze destroyed the Odd Fellows building valued at 1400, Dr McKay’s home furnishings and library worth 800, the vacant gloom building 1200, the Dillon building 1190, Winnings grocery stock 1000, and Wm Floyd’s house and goods 1300. Cambridge City firemen aided the bucket brigade but one firefighter was injured by a falling ladder and debris.
Local items report a jury acquitting Wayne in a poisoning case by a nine to three vote. Steuben County pays $60 for woodchuck scalps. Vincennes residents face poisoning from canned corn. A plant fire devastates Alexandria belongings. Loss totals 12006 dollars with no insurance. A brewery may rise at Elwood to serve private gas belts. Affidavits target two Frankfort doctors for failing to report births. Rural mail may arrive before robins in Howard County. A Blackford boy claims Aguinalde’s mother and son. a Vincennes distillery worker is burned in a boiler accident. Crawfordsville gas company warns No 6 stoves must upgrade to No 8 with metering or risk higher rates. A Frankton engineer is crushed by a fly wheel. A Sheridan man forges a check. court cases linger over forgery. An apology by Hancock Democrat editor over a judge dispute. Mitchell man granted divorce after watching wife drive away with half‑brother. A Greenfield judge admonished a man over marriage delay. Prospecting for oil is noted near Salem.
Victoria reports further mob violence against Missionary H Warburton Davidson and wife near Chung-King China. Davidson sustained a sword wound to the head as rioters spread tales that missionaries ate children.
Butler college students stage two basketball teams in an exciting game. Reds captain Miss Coyner defeat Whites captain Grace Gookin 5 to 0. Boys’ practice followed. Crawfordsville and Indianapolis Y M C A teams may challenge later. Carl McGaughey named baseball captain for next season. candidates listed. Indoor meet with Y M C A planned after January. Bonaparte and Dara to speak in the chapel. Bible school to visit city synagogue.
Big new traffic deal on the eastern rail network promises annual savings of 10 to 15 million dollars to participating companies. Key figures include J Pierpont Morgan, William K Vanderbilt, and A W Cassatt overseeing the arrangement. Passenger officials from major lines met to discuss the terms, though no official association was formed.
A group of unnamed representatives, without a presiding commissioner, agree to end all commissions for influencing traffic starting January 1. Each pledges his honor that no company will deviate from this rule. The scene follows a long, informal meeting among merchants and officials.
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