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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1899

Page

3

Admiral Remarks On Buffalo Ready For Manila Voyage

Admiral Philip at Brooklyn navy yard surveys the Buffalo undergoing dry dock, expected to sail for Manila with wives and sweethearts aboard. He notes inaugural voyage in US Navy history, citing petitions from service members and families, with accommodations expanding as demand grows for the spring departure.

Philip Brooklyn Mavyy Yard Buffalo Fis Manila Philippines United States Navy Department the Navy Transsports Jackie

Thomas B Wilson Jr jailed over neglect death case in Indiana

Thomas B Wilson Jr of Harrison township was arrested in Vincennes on a charge of allowing his child to die due to neglect after he refused medical treatment for illness. He claims to place his child's life in the care of a Greater Physician despite health officer records. The report lists numerous local incidents and notices from across Indiana, including other arrests, accidents, and civic events.

Vincennes Ind Thomas B. Wilson, Jr Harrison Township Shark Gaines Lyman M.beckes Wilson Daniel Lion's den Thomas B. Wilson George W. Jackson Albion Wabash Railroad McGuire Frankfort Edmunds Bowers

He Came From Ohio Swindle Near Huntington Ind

Jacob Kimball of Payne Ohio met a man named Thomas in Huntington who claimed the buyer needed to show money to the Colonel before transferring green goods. At a hotel they agreed to pay 55 for 500 in bogus money. Thomas left to see the Colonel and vanished. Kimball alerted police after finding only newspaper clippings in the envelope.

Huntington Ind Jacob Kimball Payne, O Thomas Payne Kimball

Man fined for selling liquor without license in Auburn

Conrad Mabus was fined 20 dollars and costs for selling hard cider to boys without a license. He offered jail payment to aid his wife, then sought jail admission next day, but the sheriff refused until papers arrived. Mrs Mabus filed replevin but the court ruled for the state.

Auburn Ind Conrad Mahbus Wis Restau

Unclear fragment from a local item on lodge and home life

Fragmentary text mentions a K of P lodge presence and Bainfield dwelling. The readable phrases reference a bachelor woman and embarrassment but lack coherent context or events to summarize.

Elliott's Answer in Geckler Election Contest Filed

Harding and Hovey for Charles N. Elliott filed a reply denying all allegations in John F. Geckler's answer. Geckler claimed votes were counted for Elliott instead of himself. The attorneys cited similar cases to the court.

Harding & Hovey Charles N. Elliott John F. Geckler Geckler Biott Harding & Hivey

Train Jump Fatal on KenDrick Grade Near Lewiston

Four trainmen died and another was fatally injured when a Northern Pacific freight derailed after the engine lost control on a steep grade near Ken Drick. Victims were all Spokane residents: Engineers Arthur E. Bain and John A. Ogden, Fireman Earl Bradshaw, and Brakeman A. Budge. Brakeman John Peterman died of injuries.

Lewiston Ida Northern Pacific Kendrick Spokane Wash Arthur E. Bain John A. Ogden Earl, Bradshaw A. Budge John Peterman

Homeseekers' Excursion to points South date

December 19 excursion offered by Via C., H. and D. Ry. to southern destinations. Call at Union station or 25 W. Washington Street for details.

Homeseekers Union Station Washington, St

SQUIRE AND CO PORK PACKERS ASSIGNED IN BOSTON

John B. Squire and Co, pork packers with 20 million dollars annual business, assigned Friday to Herman W. Chaplin. Liabilities reach 3.9 million, assets about 5 million. Globe Bank is principal creditor. several Boston banks involved as money market tightens. East Cambridge plant valued at 2 million. Interstate Stock Yards link noted. Indianapolis stockholder Erwin says no impact.

Boston John B. Squire,& Co Herman W. Chaplin Globe Bank Squires Squire East Cambridge Chaplin Squire Company John P. Squire & Co Indianapolis D.P

Broadway National Bank Closes Doors in Boston

The Broadway National Bank shut its doors at 9 a.m. Saturday and is now in the hands of the comptroller of the currency. Reported capital stands at 200000 with surplus and profits of 220240 and large deposits totaling 2301410, loans and discounts 1829180, and cash and exchanges 600000.

Broadway Boston Broadway National Bank Sturday

Gold shortages loom as war in Transvaal widens

London reports ongoing Transvaal war may cause gold scarcity with the Bank of England drawing £7,009,000 from Australasia and £20,000,000 from the United States to fund war expenses. France will not supply gold, raising prices and potentially reviving Bryan’s silver platform ahead of the U.S. presidential race.

London Transvaal Bank of England Austral United States Bank of France Bryan

Death of DeWitt Acedemus at Central Insane Hospital

DeWitt Acedemus, 55, an inmate of the Central insane hospital, died suddenly early Saturday. He was admitted from Hamilton county poor asylum last May. Deputy coroner Dunlavy conducted an autopsy Saturday and ruled cerebral hemorrhage the cause. He was formerly a lecturer, but details of his earlier life are scarce.

DeWitt Acedemus Central Insane Hospital Hamilton County

The Yellow Kid Arrested for Assault and Battery

William Hendricks known as The Yellow Kid colored, was arrested Saturday morning by Patrolmen Winn and Detective Thornton and charged with assault and battery and loitering. A Striking account follows of a street encounter near Chislett block and Mrs. Smith who described the assailant before Hendricks was seized.

William Hendricks the Yellow Kid Winn Thornton Smith E. St. Joe St Chislet Block Frank Stevenson Chislett Block Mllnois Fourteenth Stevenson Hendricks

NO MOLDERS STRIKE CALLED OFF IN INDIANAPOLIS

The machine iron molders in Indianapolis shelved their threatened walkout while the National Foundrymen's Association and the National Iron Molders Union negotiate a nationwide understanding. An agreement bars any strike while talks continue. Indianapolis workers seek a minimum scale of 82.75 dollars per day. current local rate is 2.50, the lowest in the country, with Cincinnati Chicago and Cleveland at 2.75 and Minneapolis Buffalo and Syracuse matching Indianapolis.

Machine Iron Molders Indianapolis National Fouudrymen’s Association National Iron Melders’ Union Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Minneapolis Buffalo Syracuse

Deaths and Births in Local Records

A list of deaths including Edgar Johnson Henry Homer and Eliza Spencer, with ages and street addresses. Also births noted for multiple couples and infants including twins stillborn, and marriage licenses listed for Bert Reardon with Maggie Myers and Marion Simcox with Grace Defrees.

Edgar Johnson South-st Henry Homer Huron-st Charles Cravens Vermont-st Eliza W. Spencer Valley Ave James Garrity Daugherty-st Elsie F. Gibson Maryland St Elizabeth Omerick Charles A. Nickens Allegheny-st Mary EF. Richardson Newby-ave Hamlin E. Wabash St William 8. Hunt Eugene-st John W. Whitsett Hamburg-st Dave and Rothschilds Dewey-st Charles and Spinney Dorman St Fenn Kepley S. Rural-st Samuel Emma Claycomb E. Sixteenth-st Leon Lizzie Hamlin Levi and Ethel Parker W. Morris St Edwin and Florence Gager N. Capitol Ave Charles Lena Schlick New York St Bert Reardon Maggie Myers Marion J. Simcox Grace EB. Defrees

Local Properties and Repairs Listing Near Shelby Street

Interior Art Wood Co. Belt railroad brick building valued at 2500. G. M. Monninger at 17 N. Illinois Street adds 800. John Hotz corner Sixteenth Street and Senate Avenue frame house 4100. H. & I. R. Co. between Alabama and New Jersey streets rare frame buildings priced at 50. F. & P. Heier at 12 and 14 S. New Jersey Street repairs 500.

Interior Art Wood Co Belt Railroad Shelby-st G. M. Monninger Illinois-st John Hotz Sixteenth-st Senate Ave Alabama New Jersey-sts F. & P. Heier S. New Jersey St

Answers from the old state house and notable dates

The text states the old state house was torn down on November 1, 1877. Oliver P. Shorton died in 1882. Harrison was elected United States senator in 1882, defeating ex Governor Gray. The passage includes a slogan about self preservation and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills.

State House Oliver P. Shorton Harrison United States Gray

Carstensen's Successor Considered by Boston Ministers

A dozen prominent ministers from Boston toward the west are being considered as successors to Rev. G. A. Carstensen, who has resigned as pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. A selection and call are expected before the new year, with Carstensen's resignation taking effect January 31.

Boston G. A. Carstensen St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Try Merchants' Lunch 250 at Union Station

An old nurse for children Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething should always be used. It soothes the child softens the gums allays pain cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty five cents a bottle.

Will of Edward Bunch Leaves Heirlooms Across Indiana

Edward Bunch's will disperses a $35,000 estate. Tenant Adam Papaw receives property valued at $15,060 and a church under construction worth $110. The remainder goes to the New Madison school library, while Irene Jones, the sole heir, obtains the family picture records. The will is expected to be contested.

Richmond Ind Edward Bunch Ohio Line Bunch Adam Papaw School Library of New Madison O. Irene Jones

Gold in New York vaults prompts $100,000 vaults fund

Secretary Gage asked Congress for a $100,000 deficiency appropriation to build new gold vaults as the New York sub treasury overflows with gold from customs payments and gold certificate exchanges. Rev. G M Anderson will address ministers about the saloon's power and the church's role in politics Monday.

Washington New York Sub-Treasury Gage House of Representatives Supervising Architect of the Treasury G. M. Anderson Christian Ministers’ Association

Domestic bread praised as Hoosier State staple

In a local tribute the saying bread is life is extolled with rustic rhyme. The piece lauds domestic bread as the best and notes the shared belief among Hoosier residents.

Sawyer Goes Free in Not Guilty Verdict

In a criminal court case, jurors acquitted William Sawyer of assaulting Nealie Pearl Green on election night, delivering a not guilty verdict Saturday morning.

Criminal Court William Sawyer Little Nealie Pearl Green

Ormonde Cafeteria Ad Promises 10 Cent Meals

Daily business lunch from 10 a m to 2 p m with ladies’ lunch on the second floor. Get in line for photo sittings at Ponder's Photo Studio by Stanton L Wilhite offering high grade work and framing to order at 16 W Pearl St.

Our Ormonde W._Pearlst Ponder's Stanton L. Wilhite

Hanna Denies Wife Robbed of Diamonds at Hot Springs

Washington dispatch reports Senator Hanna denies a claim his wife was robbed of diamonds valued at $6,000 at Hot Springs Virginia. He insists she has not visited Hot Springs or Cincinnati for a long time and never owned such jewelry. He also denies renting the late Vice President Hobart’s residence.

Cleveland Washington Hanna Hot Springs Senator Hanna Cincinnati Hobart

Gardner's offers jewelry line and free neckbands

Gardner's at 59 Commercial club showcases a line of jewelry with neckbands offered free on shirts. Progress Laundry and Beatty's roof garden advertise events while Crouch Bros. promote Concert Kings as top entertainers. A weekly tourist sleeping car line between St Louis and Los Angeles to begin with first car leaving St Louis Nov 1. For details contact G D Maxfield and D P Ay at Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind Narge.

Gardner’s 59 Commercial Club Crouch Bros Beatty's Roof Garden Shelby-st.ear St. Louis Los Angeles Cal G. D Maxfield D. P. Ay Jackson Place Indianapolia Ind Narge

Save Yourself Trouble The Union Trust Company as agent

The Union Trust Company will act as agent for collecting incomes from bonds mortgages and rents and for payment of taxes assessments and insurance. It also handles investment of funds in real estate securities and serves as custodian of valuable papers with fireproof vault storage. Trust funds are kept separate from the company’s own investments and funds.

Union Trust Company

Offices Nos 118-122 at East Market Street Highlighted

Listing of offices in the Company’s Building at East Market Street and the corporate officers Henry Eitel president John H Holliday vice president Howard M Foltz treasurer and Charles S McBride secretary.

East Market Street Henry Eitel John H. Holliday Howard M. Foltz Charles 8S. M’bride

Train schedule changes for Big Four routes announced

The Big Four route No. 11 now leaves at 11 50 a m instead of 1 4 am. No. 3 shifts to 4 25 pm from 4 35 pm. No. 35 departs 11 35 pm, earlier than 11 15 pm. Arrivals and departures for Nos. 2 12 18 46 32 are adjusted accordingly with new times. Bronson A P A.

Bronson

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