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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
2
A natural gas regulator explosion on Thursday morning destroyed about half of the Latryen zinc plant at Lanyonville, five miles east of here. Two workers, Jess Matthews and E Schaub, were killed in the incident. The financial loss is estimated at 250000.
Washington reports a popular subscription drive to aid the widow and four children of the fallen Bot. The fund aims to cover mortgage relief on their California home. Contributions include $1,000 from Co H Hamilton Milwaukee and $100 from Secretary Hay and others.
A prominent member of the community, once linked with the Sons of Liberty during the civil conflict, faced a treason trial and possible hanging. Reports note his high standing before him being pardoned and his status as a leading local figure.
Standard Oil interests led by John D. Rockefeller won a victory against rivals including Anthony Brady and Thomas Ryan. The campaign to force rivals to concede gas properties caused declines in their holdings, culminating in Brooklyn Rapid Transit dropping 14 points to 61, the year's low.
Manila reports Gen Lawton’s death cited as an irreparable loss by Otis. Gen Otis postponed operations against San Matteo due to a typhoon, while Lawton urged continuation. Filipino sympathy messages pour in as Mrs Lawton plans future return with the remains.
A Commercial Club meeting on Thursday saw a William C. Bobbs led resolution to form a Lawton Monument Association with the Board of Trade to raise funds in Indianapolis for a Gen Lawton memorial. Subscriptions list totals include Lieber 100, Wasson 56, Morris 16, Sloan Drug 8, Hanna 100, Kahn 90, English 199, Young 25 and others.
Board member Gen. Fred Kneef argues funds are earmarked for a specific monument and cannot be diverted to a statue. Indiana residents previously rejected a monument to Gen. P. A. Ackelman, the only brigadier general killed in the field, stirring debate over honoring Lawton versus Ackelman.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a federal court matter involving an unpaid bill and a company described as vapor light. Source indicates a suit filed, with $10,000 referenced, but details are incomplete and ambiguous.
A stray clipping notes a claim that an invention labeled as pa Riven advanced industry. The fragment mentions a figure of 600,030 in connection to the invention's reach or cost.
Judge Dellenbaugh presided as Edwin Levis faced trial for a criminal assault on 10 year old Wade Broderick. The boy testified under threat from his mother Mrs Kate Levis, who was ordered prosecuted for coercion. Police also held Mrs Levis and Arthur Donnelly on charges of living together unlawfully.
Shelbyville ind December 21 report of a county treasurer shortfall and settlement failure is denied as factional politics. Republicans are blamed for reckless charges while trustees have not demanded settlement and would receive due amounts from the county if they did.
Coroner Ballard issued warrants for Alfred White sides Moses Valentine Henry Fox and Mrs Oliver Slagel in connection with the disappearance of Stephen Whitmore. The case follows the body found in Eel river nearly a month ago and investigators expect the arrests to resolve the sensational mystery.
Dublin Indiana December 21 Bishop Halick Floyd of the Radical united brethren church warns universal peace is unlikely. He foresees a coming general warfare with united Christian nations aggressive and heathen nations defensive as the method to spread civilization. He calls for morality to decide political office.
In Chicago Senator J. K. Jones denies a St. Louis story that he discharged campaign fund solicitors Slater and Love and criticized ex Garg Stone and W.W. Cook as cheap. He says his relations with Stone remain friendly.
Mrs Sanderson testified in Marshall Michigan on December 21 denying the former servant Marie Robertson's statements about ground glass and denying she lived as Miller's wife with a man in Chicago during the world’s fair.
A Thursday blaze at the four story Jas. C. Crowdus & Co. wool dealers building in St. Louis caused $125,000 damage. Fireman injured Emma B. Stanley, a reel driver, sustained serious internal injuries.
William Brithaupt, 1014 Davis street, adds to home with permitting cost 150 dollars. James W. Dougherty, on Sixteenth street near Rural street, constructs a frame house at 50 dollars. M. W. Turner, 407 Dorman street, installs a shed for 320 dollars.
Paris reports that New York sources claiming U S intervention between France and China over the Tonquin boundary are denied. The dispatch clarifies that no such action has occurred and downplays any supposed involvement by American authorities.
London markets opened dec 21 flat amid monetary fears and lack of encouraging news from the Transvaal.
A garbled one line synopsis notes deaths including Wm McCreedy of Glenville and Wi Lawrence, plus various events: Bank of France interest rise to 414 per cent, 1899 US locomotive production, national merchants meet in Baltimore, a Kansas City man killed in Honduras, Major Otis announcing Manila forces, New York fires with large losses, Syracuse stores hit, England shipping demand, indictments in Montreal, and a New York City school flag tribute after Maj. Gen. Lawton’s death.
Copper shares show a dramatic bust in Boston trading with about 50 million dollars erased since December 1 and roughly 220 million since the boom peak last spring. Officials call the decline the largest recorded drop for any securities group in local history.
Senator Chandler says the Quay case will not be handled during the holidays and will be taken up Friday Jan 5. With committee views aligned, a report against Quay is likely, setting up a floor fight where Democratic votes could admit him if Rawlins and Skenney back his claim amid state sentiment on senatorial vacancies.
Thursday afternoon two women visited Mrs. Tucker of the Free Intergarter society and claimed they secured a $75 check from Kingan & Co. as agents. Detectives Asch and Dugan detained them at police HQ after they produced a letter promising a commission for collecting the money. One woman gave the name Grace Hooker of 512 Talbott Ave and the other Stanford of North Pennsylvania.
Community events note a Christmas program at Third Christian Church with a choral society. Also reported: Indiana township trustees meet in Masonichai Nee and a local man seeks bankruptcy with debts of 1920.87 dollars.
An old advertisement touts curing la grippe in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises money-back refunds if the remedy fails, and includes a signature by BE. W. Grove on each box.
Washington December hearing on changes in freight classification and rate raises by carriers. Judge Knapp leads as C Lt Gill explains that maintenance and operation costs drive increases affecting about 4100 items including starch and vehicles. Prouty questions bias in the new classification.
Saloonists Archie Greathouse and William Harris appeared before Judge Daly on charges of selling liquor to minors. case continued to Dec. 23. J. M. Jones also had case continued to Dec. 2. Elvin Abbott, 18, drank and fought with bartender Will Bowmann at a saloon on West Eighteenth Street. Albert Kline of 949 Virginia Ave. was fined $10 for selling liquor on Sunday.
Washington December 21 Mrs McKinleys illness leads to scaled back Christmas festivities at the White House. Abner McKinley and his wife will dine with the president and nieces Grace McKinley and Diabel Duncan are to spend part of the holidays there. Mail and expresses bring gifts for the president and Mrs McKinley from across the country.
County commissioners let coal deals with A B Meyer on most loads and M Steinhour to supply coke for the jail at 8 cents a bushel. Black coal goes to the asylum at 2.18 per ton, to the poor farm at 2.70, and to the courthouse at 2.43. Carl Weise wins the burial contract for the poor at 6, 9, and 12 dollars depending on coffin size.
Alibert Blake for the Frank Bird transfer company faced a charge of soliciting trade at Union station. Judge Daly found him not guilty on Thursday.
Births list includes John and Anna Moore a boy Willis and Hattie Jones a boy and several other families with address details. Deaths record Edward C Bertels infant Johantges Webb Robertson infant Kinney Mary A Potts Mary E Howard with causes listed. Marriages include multiple couples such as Frank J Carney with Casy E Norvelle and Walter F Winings with Florence A Sinks among others.
Rome reports the pope’s receptions were suspended on urgent orders from his physician. The pope will still open Porta Santa at St. Peter’s on Christmas Eve, with plans to illuminate the dome of St. Peter’s in Christmas week.
In New York on December 21, John L Sullivan spoke in supplementary proceedings brought by a brewing company seeking 1169. He denied being broke, estimated earnings near 1.006 million over 16 years, and said he spent freely on friends, never regretting the life he led. He emphasized strength, health, and valued friendships over wealth.
Armin C. Koehne, the county treasurer elect, filed his $800000 bond with the county auditor on Thursday. Throughout the morning the auditor processed bondsmen signing to certify their signatures, with several prominent Republicans in the city among the signers.
Cattle receipts at Union Stock Yards Indianaapolis total 10 head on Thursday with quoted exports and shipping cattle across grades from good to prime steers 1 56 per lb up to 1 300 lb ranges and similar for heifers cows and bulls. Hogs receipts 2000 with prices for good to choice medium and heavy weights and sheep lambs per 100 lbs also listed.
The document lists car counts and grades for corn and wheat shipments on December dates. It records white and yellow corn cars by number and condition, and wheat cars including grade No 2 and No 3 red, with totals and tracking notes.
The Chicago market shows wheat climbing on export demand and buying support with December at 89.5 to 90 and May around 60 to 61. Oats steady with December at about 24.1. Corn shifts upward to 82 near 83 with expectations of stronger export activity and mixed brokered sentiment.
The Board of Regents of the State Soldiers and Sailors Monument will meet January 20 1900 at 2 pm in the State Capitol Indianapolis Indiana to receive bids for six double bronze doors and casings for the monument entrances. Cast bronze doors of two designs will be installed at main and crypt entrances with specific dimensions and locking hardware specified. The board may reject any bids and notes no funds are available to pay unsuccessful bidders. James W Mcorris secretary. December 18 1899.
Prospective travelers are advised that California trips via the Overland Route reach San Francisco in under three days. The Overland Limited operates daily year round, offering steam heat Pintsch light and a buffet smoking library car. Contact local agents or Union Pacific offices for timetables, folders, and ticket sales in Cincinnati or Indianapolis.
If you hold funds as trustee or agent or set aside for future use you can earn interest by deposit with Union Trust Company for a fixed time. Withdrawals are possible anytime but accrue no interest. The company is an authorized depository for trust funds and approved by courts. Offices Nos 118 122 East Market Street.
Lodge and Society notice advertises price lists for masquerade costumes for holiday balls with the largest stock in the state described as bright and new. It notes manufacture of lodge costumes, fists, banners and band uniforms along with assorted other notices about sale of St Bernard puppies for Christmas presents and various rental and wanted ads with several local addresses and requests.
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