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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
1
A move to investigate mayoral conduct and city officers in Indianapolis expands from the streetcar case to include police and fire departments and county officials. Prosecutor Pugh gains private support as calls for civil suits and testimony mount, with potential reinvestigation of the streetcar franchise and political assessments.
Elmer Stoddard a patrolman filed a 6 60 claim for extra duty from June to now under an ordinance that set 70 cents an hour overtime but lacked funding. City Controller Johnson recommended referral to the city attorney noting potential wide claims if the ordinance is valid and paid.
O. T. Parker conducted a probe into Taggart administration books for Republicans who sought material. The expert’s stunners alarmed Democrats and friendly Republicans, leading to a suppression of the findings. The story remains a veiled chapter in the campaign.
A city politics debate centers on alleged overpayment of election officers. A commentator claims the city controller issued excess payments beyond the court's one day rate, possibly to influence polling delays and affect a pending election contest in Judge Allen's court, arguing the law was clear.
In Oakland, Judge Frank Ogden refused Mrs. Edward C. Dailey’s divorce suit after 15 years, ruling that her husband may roam after dark and need not report his whereabouts. The decision cited the burden on the wife and upheld the permissive conduct as not cruel enough for separation.
Charred remains of two valuable horses found in the Marmon barn at 972 N Delaware st after a 1:30 am fire destroyed the building with feed harness carriages and a bicycle. Loss set at 1800 dollars. Julius Platt’s barn at 936 N Pennsylvania st also scorched saving all but feed. Neighbors helped, and losses there around 200 dollars. Mrs. William Scott reported the blaze began near the alley and authorities suspect possible incendiary origin.
Fragmentary entry notes a Brickeye window shade company name Anderson with capital stock at 20000 and references a Christmas Dinner 25 from Plaza cafe 38 00. Mentions a monument place Holiday Hatst at Beatot store.
Gen Carnahan has received six additional applications for the post of commandant at the state soldiers home in Lafayette, vacant after Gen Packard. The board of trustees meets January 3, but may delay the appointment to ensure the right man. New applicants include H H Ragan editor of the Lowell Tribune and others from Noblesville Lafayette New Albany Lagrange Williamsport.
An advertisement urges readers to choose The Sun for a wide supply of paper for buttery shelves and other home needs while contrasting it with subscribing to rival papers for fuller news.
Senators weigh liberty in the declaration of independence as Hoar introduces resolutions on Philippines and Cuba. Maj.-Gen. Brooke reports Cuba near self government while Gen. Brooke’s facts may lead to a Cuban sister republic. Hale issues Havana proclamation. Hale foresees Brooke in Washington for fuller briefing.
Washington December 20 The House met with few members in attendance as holidays begin. Several members pressed their issues and Republicans joined Democrats seeking a vote. By a standing vote of 79 to 54 the house refused to adjourn and Fayne demanded yeas and nays. The chamber adjourned at 1 35 p m until January 3.
Gen Brooke issues proclamation announcing transfer of power to Gen Wood. He praises the new Cuban-led government with fully organized municipal and provincial authorities, peace, and law and order as the country moves toward unprecedented prosperity. Brooke bids farewell to the Cubans.
State gas inspector Leach urged the Indianapolis council contracts committee to tour the gas field to push for more wells pipes and pumping stations. He warned pressure is dropping and that by four years distant cities may lack gas while Consumers’ company wells show lower pressures than last year. He opposed an ordinance demanding a uniform three ounce pressure across all points.
Dollie Johnson faced Judge Alford on Wednesday for stealing a suit of clothes from bartender Tom Cormner near Meridian and Madison. She admitted prior minor theft arrests, cried claiming innocence, said she worked honestly, and alleged she was drugged after being found drunk in an outhouse with the items. The judge held the case for further consideration.
An announced fire sale at Stout's, 40 HL Washington Street, offers misses' shoes priced at 2.66 and 63 cents, with sale beginning tomorrow. The discount event promotes heavily reduced footwear to clear stock after the incident.
Senator Sullivan offers a bill to authorize a US built canal across Darien from San Juan to the Pacific via Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The plan allows negotiating with Britain to modify the Clayton Bulwer treaty, purchase concessions not exceeding 5 million, acquire needed territory, and fund construction with 130 million under war department supervision.
The American agents association led by Charles Sidener was rejected by the incoming executive council of the federation of labor. Sidener’s group, a paper organization with no real membership, was deemed unknown by central bodies. The convention also re elected Samuel Gompers as president and set up arbitration between linotype machinists and printers over membership in the typographical union.
James McIntyre 33, of 520 Klondike Ave West Indianapolis, found dead by a stump on Henry Courtpeter’s Acton farm late Tuesday. He fled to avoid arrest after striking his brother with a billiard cue over drinking in a saloon. Body brought to Indianapolis for Coroner Nash. family says death by own action. Unmarried, lived with mother and sister. Previously employed as freight handler for Pennsylvania Railroad, feared job loss.
The Oberlin glee club from the Oberlin conservatory of music will give a concert at English's opera house Thursday night. The ensemble travels on a private car during a three week holiday tour and is joined by the mandolin guitar and banjo club. Rudolph Bellinger, a noted violinist, is the sole professional in the group, which is a favorite in Indianapolis with typically crowded houses.
Historical notice notes a grand hotel cafe offering meals at 25 cents and promoting horse feed under the motto Feed your Horse Jane’s Dustless Osta, reflecting period advertising style.
Berlin dispatch says Washington plans to invite European powers to propose mediation for the Anglo Boer War. Chicagoans organize a regiment for British service. A Transvaaler claims the Boers have prepared for war for a year. Paris reports the Berlin news agency.
A telegram from Chicago claims the Highland association and Celto Saxon union of Hlinowis will provide a regiment of Illinois citizens born in Britain to fight in Africa for the British empire. The offer is signed by A Gordon Murray, Chief, and sent to Premier Laurier of Canada.
Police in Brussels arrested Belgian officer Fauvaiux who ran an English recruiting agency along with six vagabonds for violating Belgian neutrality. They will be prosecuted.
Nashville report William Hlowe returned from Johannesburg where he had stayed before hostilities began. He states Boers had secretly prepared for war for a year or more.
Field marshal Lord Roberts and Secretary Joseph Chamberlain arrived in London from Ireland on Wednesday. Rudyard Whipping is pushing Sussex volunteer enrollment actively.
Three steamers loading at Atlantic docks in Brooklyn for South African ports carry provisions and supplies for the British army. Norton & Sons Bechuana & Bucoros and the Honorius are listed as the vessels.
An official Buller dispatch updates British losses at Tugela River with 157 killed total, adding that the Connaught Rangers suffered 24 killed while field batteries counted 10. The initial report listed 12 killed.
The grand jury continued hearings on bankers and their assistants on Wednesday with Prosecutor Pugh presiding. Edwin E. Rexford Thomas Kaylor W H Conley Roy Breunig and others testified in the morning. Rexford Caylor and Breunig had appeared Tuesday and were sent back for more information.
Mrs. Ann E. Wood's suit against Consumers' Gas Trust seeks a mandatory gas connection at her Bellefontaine home and advances to the Supreme Court after Judge Carter upheld the company’s claim that it cannot take on new customers. Attorney Ballenger announced the appeal and City Attorney Kern will assist for related questions.
Nation mourns Indiana born General Henry Ware Lawton killed instantly while driving insurgents from San Mateo near Manila. Otis report confirms death at 9:30 a.m. December 19. Lawton praised as fearless and devoted to his troops, with Secretary Root and President McKinley expressing condolences.
Chicago dispatch reports Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Anderson, commandant of the Department of the Lakes, will retire from active duty January 21 1900, under the law requiring army officers to retire at age 64. He is a nephew of Gen. Robert Anderson of Fort Sumter fame.
The United States transport Sikh reached San Francisco three days late after a tempestuous Pacific crossing from Manila. The vessel battled storms with engines running at half speed for four hours before docking despite heavy battering by waves and wind.
War Department issues appeal to the nation for contributions to support the widow and four children of Major General Henry W. Lawton. A California home mortgage remains unpaid, with funds to clear the debt to be raised by signed committee members including Corbin Weston Ludlow and Shafter, seeking newspaper assistance.
Detailed dispatches describe a Filipino assault against Cavite navy yard. Insurgents sought to seize the yard via a Cavite Viejo landing before American forces intervened. The Petrel’s searchlight found them, a six pounder shell hit an insurgent boat and killed all aboard, while others beached and scattered.
Senator Fairbanks introduces a bill in the senate to pension the widow of the late Geng Lawton at one hundred dollars a month. The proposal was unveiled in Washington on a Wednesday session.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a claim about liver health and a remedy described as a failing or questionable treatment. The wording is unclear, with references to Jai dock and Blood Bitters in a nonsensical phrase.
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