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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
3
Thomas A. Hudson backs a new company to extract gold from the Dolores Mexico sands using Edison’s secret process. The venture buys 64,000 acres for 3 million dollars and claims to prove waterless gold extraction, replacing earlier steam pumped methods as water becomes scarce.
Olle Bryant digging a cellar on his Bedford Indiana farm found a peculiar red oxide clay sample. A Boise City chemical expert confirmed the clay contains about 8 ounces of silver per ton worth roughly four dollars. Bryant expects a fortune as the Indianapolis Southern railroad survey crosses his property.
Marion Ind December 19 J J Mart 66 of Liberty township was knocked down while moving hogs from pen to pen. A hog injured his right leg tearing muscles from the bone and cut a deep gash in his side. He required 22 stitches and is reported improving.
Noble township Justice William Mitchell arrived in Shelbyville to seek a guardian for the 4 day old child of Miss Cory Floyd. He reported that the infant’s grandmother Mrs. John Floyd has been violent since birth and has threatened the baby with a butcher knife if brought to the bedside.
Fort Branch and Haubstadt end a long dispute over capital status by the Gibson county township split. County commissioners designate Union township as the new division, making both towns capital of the split area.
Enid reports Perry Freeman, junior attorney, completes term December and a successor is appointed. The Dublin update notes the county attorney position remains in transition with no further details on names or dates.
A proposal to raise salary to 200 a year fails after no person willing to assume responsibility is found.
In Princeton Indiana on December 19 Arthur Mayhall, 10, shot and instantly killed Randall Mason, 10, near Somerville during a mock soldier engagement. A large hole was found in Mason's chest as the tragedy unfolded.
Henry Adams, 60, a prominent Portland resident, was accidentally shot and killed while hunting Tuesday morning. He was married with no children.
Readable items report floods of green goods circulars in Muncie and a boy evangelist stirring Evansville crowds. Diphtheria near Wanatah and a 20 foot gas flame strike at a well near IokoMo are noted alongside dog fund concerns in Miami County and a rib injury from a chest kick in Evansville.
A man named Moant accidentally shot himself in the knee while hunting on Monday and lay in the snow for two hours before cries for help were heard. Amputation will be necessary. A new Kokomo church built by Dr. J. L. Puckett was dedicated with no debts. Meredith Whitted and John Gray arrived home with a knife wound in his abdomen and other gashes, unknown cause, may die. James K Polk Underwood, 40, attempted murder suicide after fearing robbery. mother wrestled gun away, he swallowed Paris green, may die, mother may not recover.
In Chicago on a Monday the Polish neighborhood near Atlantic and Forty sixth street hanged Antony Garches to a lamp post to force a confession about stolen clothing and valuables from Bartholemew Tomasowski's home. Patrolman Turley intervened and Garches was taken to the station.
The cases of William F. Behm of 127 East Chio Street and Gus Klotz of 1223 South Meridian Street were continued to December 21. They were employed by Kipp Brothers at 37 South Meridian Street, who reported goods missing. Detectives Gerber and Fort found about $1,000 worth of items taken. Behm confesses and says the loss will not exceed $500, while Klotz is charged with helping dispose of the goods.
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Attorney General Monnett’s bid to punish Standard Oil officials for contempt over an alleged attempt to bribe the attorney general. The court found the evidence of a $400,900 offer to Monnell did not link Secretary Squires or Standard officials to the transaction.
The Forty eighth infantry colored was ordered to embark on the Grant for Manila on Tuesday. This will probably be the last full regiment sent from this port to the Philippines during the present campaign.
Samuel Hudstons received one to three years from Judge Alford after pleading guilty to robbing the store of David Kabacker. The sentence followed his Tuesday appearance for petit larceny.
Mrs Benedict seeks divorce from Charles Te Benedict claiming failure to provide support or lawful cause. The plaintiff, Jessie Constance Benedict, left the state amid the divorce action and alleges fault by the defendant.
A suit may test the Board of Safety power to dismiss police and fire personnel without a trial. Attys argue Section 98 requires tenure until removal for cause with written reasons. Section 100 allows removal of special officers without notice, suggesting legislative intent for trial in regular cases.
In New York two fires killed seven people and fatally burned Mary Barrett, with five others seriously injured. Most deaths occurred at 1841 Third Ave where the Barrett family perished. 496 Tenth Ave saw Mrs. Fox and her child die. The blaze gutted buildings, causing $50,000 in losses. Prompt police and fire response saved many lives.
The Sun delivers brief, readable summaries of all major local and national happenings, prioritizing clarity and pace over lengthy coverage. It aims to present essential facts without clutter, providing readers with quick, reliable updates.
In Duluth Minnesota on Sunday a fire wiped out the factory and warehouse of a local shoe company. Three firemen were trapped by a collapsing wall. one, B. McVattie, who had planned to resign, was killed. Capt. John Welsh and John Twaddle were badly hurt.
National threshers association opens in Denison with Indiana Manufacturing Co guest from Indianapolis. Members deny trust link though price discussions and potential trust topics loom. Members include J E Brown of Mansfield and S Stratton of Richmond with multiple regional firms in attendance.
Adrian Michigan December 19 Jared Amsden of Seneca and his former wife, separated forty years ago, renew vows after a sequence of marriages and divorces. Amsden, at the courthouse when the decree entered, introduced himself. they talked, asked for a license, and remarried, ending their long separation.
Births list numerous area couples with names and addresses for new infants. Deaths report several residents including ages and causes such as mitral regurgitation pneumonia and organ failure. Marriage licenses include Edward Bart with Pearl Correy and four other couples.
Washington dispatch says the Metropolitan Club blackballed Senor Quesada former Chban commissioner, causing diplomatic circles to fear a serious incident. Normally admitted without voting, his exclusion shocks officials and may spark trouble.
C Holgworth of 101 Kansas street applied for a shed permit at 50 dollars. F Gambold of 511 Madison avenue seeks a shed permit for 15 dollars. John A and Caroline Richter propose a frame store room and dwelling at Bank avenue and New York street for 1500 dollars. Pearl Peterman at Tuxedo and Tenth streets plans a house and storeroom valued at 700 dollars.
Rush Whitt Hurley Johnson Norman Norman and Robert Pattison were arrested outside the Park theater for fighting. Judge Daly called for breaking up the gangs and fined each defendant one dollar, noting that parents often suffer for such actions.
John Alexander Dowie in Chicago plans a new City of Zion on about 4000 acres along the lake shore near Waukegan, just south of Wisconsin. He aims for a model self sustaining, revenue producing town with diverse industries and a population likely to reach ten thousand. Disposition of Chicago Zion institutions remains undisclosed.
The Christmas program at Rol Park Church will be held Sunday. About 500 Sunday school pupils choral society and day school orchestra will join in the celebration. The cantata The Coming Christ will be performed and the choir will sing four anthems. A 15 foot Christmas tree will be attractively decorated.
Plain City Ohio health board reports 30 small-pox cases after Monday night examination. Town quarantined all public gatherings, schools and churches closed to prevent spread.
A 14 year old, George Pillett, left home at 1728 Bellefontaine Street after truancy a week ago. His mother warned of punishment from his father on return. He is believed to be in Cicero at a glass factory location.
The case against Dr Kirk charged with taking a physician license amid care of Indiana board of medical examiners may be appealed to the supreme court after county court failed to convict. Kirk is now located at Parr Indiana and the attempt to deprive him of his license continues.
Garry Wood testified in police court Tuesday against John T. Norsworthy over a board bill dispute at 130 North New Jersey Street. The case featured a chaotic exchange as Brown referenced his wife’s statements and his own understanding, with Norsworthy's attorney objecting.
Wallace R. Stravid, vice-president of the Young People's temperance federation of America, issued a call for a conference to be held in Chicago on Sunday, Dec. 31. The call is directed to Christian men and women of the nation.
Thomas C. from Glencoe Illinois reports his son suffered chronic diarrhoea for years. After two bottles of Chambérlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at three cents each, he was cured. The testimonial invites others similarly afflicted to try it. for sale by all druggists.
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