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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1899

Page

6

Tom Broxton Faces Night of Fear at Hall

Thomas Broxton learns Olivia lies faint in the library after a scream. Dr Govan orders Olivia kept in bed while Tom and guardian Matthews search the hall. Tom contemplates Europe and mends with Ollie as a shocking warning echoes through the old house.

Tom Spillman Matthews Jimgardener Maran Tom Broxton Aubions Glass Rid Col Broxton Tom Roaé Olivia Clarence Westover Duejora Hall Ollie Europe Tom “Broxton Jessy Ing Sin Bee Apa Dr. Govan Papa Mr. Westover Simon Miss Lucetta Westovere Thomas Horace Matthews Flo Thomsa Jove Mr. Matthews

Pounder's Photo Studio and Art Store Ad

A fragmented ad lists Pounder's Photo Studio and Art Store at 229 Massachusetts Avenue with assorted lines mentioning Christmas presents and a free offer. Nearby items include Progress Laundry at 1121 and Misses shoes priced at 63 cents. A Stout's Fire Sale is referenced at 450 E Washington, with tomorrow noted.

Pounder’s Massachusetts-ave

President and War Secretary Honor Death of Gen Lawton

The president and War Secretary Root express deep sorrow over Major General Lawton's death in Manila. They note his gallantry from Indiana volunteers to general, and offer condolences to Mrs Lawton. Discussion of funeral arrangements and plans to bring the body home from Manila are noted with Mrs Lawton's wishes to guide them. Senator Fairbanks mentions a large funeral and transport arrangements.

Otis Executive Mansion Washington Manila Lawton Highth Corps Senate Efe Ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry WM. McKinlesey Root Eighth Army Corps Gen. Lawton Fairbanks

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Wounded Corporal Frank I Sample Dies

Corporal Frank I Sample who was shot in the head at the battle of San Tomas May 4 in the Philippine Islands died Wednesday from brain injuries after two surgeries. He was left for dead on the field, later revived, treated aboard the hospital ship Relief, and died in Leavenworth. Surgeons deem the wound one of the most remarkable in surgical history.

Leavenworth Van Frank I. Sample San Tomas Philippine Islands Relief

British gunners recover ten guns at Tugela

A Durban dispatch reports Gen. Biller asked for volunteers after Friday’s Tugela battle. The volunteers returned with ten guns abandoned under heavy enemy fire.

Durban Tugela Biller

High Court Rulings on Costs and Fraud Involving State

The Supreme Court ruled that when the state is the proper plaintiff and others prosecute in their own names, they stand for the state and incur no costs. It also held fraud is a factual issue not presumed, and sustained Marion Superior Court’s judgment for Isaacs & Co. against United States Capsule Company for recovery of the balance of a judgment.

Supreme Court George Rowe John W. Bateman Herman Rochmann Charles A. Ree Marion Isaacs & Coa United States Capsule Company

Paris Politician Paul de Roulede Sentenced to Two Years

M Paul de Roulede a known politician and agitator was sentenced in Paris to two years imprisonment. He was judged by the senate sitting as a high court of justice to try conspirators against the state.

Paris Paul de Roulede High Court of Justice

Circus attendant killed by elephant at Sellsville

M J Meaghre, an attendant at the winter quarters of the Sells Forepaugh circus in Sellsville, was killed by an elephant on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at the circus facility in Columbus.

Columbus, O M. J. Meaghre Sells-Forepaugh Circus Sellsville

Senate approves Samoa treaties report on Britain and Germany

Washington date line reports the senate foreign relations committee authorized a favorable report on treaties with Great Britain and Germany over Samoan island control. The piece also advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonials and savings at Stout's with a shoe sale listing Misses' 2.00 shoes for 63 cents and a 40 E. Washington street fire sale tomorrow.

Washington Great Britain Germany Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Stout Washingtonst

Sewing Machines Pleases All at White and Standard Office

Jos. C. Pfleger promotes sewing machines for office use at the White and Standard office located at 332 Be Washington Street. Contact via new phone S54, old 22772. Try Merchants' Lunch for 25 cents and Onion Station Restaurant nearby.

White and Standard Office Jos. C Onion Station

Poisoned pancakes harm three in LaPorte incident

In LaPorte Indiana Mrs Betty Payne of Jasper county mixed rat poison with buckwheat flour to make pancakes. Walter Gillam and Charles Winger two boarders and Mrs Payne were poisoned but expected to recover.

Laporte Ind Betty Payne Jagper Walter Gillam Charles Winger

Lieut. Brumby Laid To Rest In Atlanta

The body of Lieut. Brumby was escorted to St. Philip's cathedral for services then to Oakland cemetery by militia and a detach­ment from Fort McPherson. Gov. Candler and state officials joined the funeral procession, and interment proceeded with military honors.

Brumby Atlanta Lieut Bramby St. Philip’ S Episcopal Cathedral Oakland Cemetery For. McPherson Candler

Large cave rumored under Paris Kentucky sparks speculation

Wire items note a cave reportedly found beneath Paris Kentucky while Louisville prepares to host the 1900 labor federation convention. Other notes cover market scare ending in Wall Street calm and a reorganization rumor for the Produce Exchange trust.

Paris Louisville Labor Federation Wall St Produce Exchange Trust Gen. Buller Marshal Roberts Cape London Council Shockley Harry Columbus Jobe Duke of Marlborough Oxfordshire Yeomanry South Africa Bridgeport Tex Daston

Appeal for Boer aid reaches Indianapolis from New York

An appeal for financial aid for the Boers was issued from George W. Van Sielen’s New York office and reached Indianapolis on Wednesday morning. Southern Indiana railroad officials met to discuss pig iron rates across Ohio River crossings. The Stars vs. Tuenox bowling game scheduled for Thursday night will be postponed to aid Christmas trade.

George W. van Sielen New York City Indianapolis Indiana Ohio

Cure morphine and cocaine habit with $2.50 home treatment

Dr. Carlos Brussard of Cincinnati offers a mailed $2.50 treatment claimed to permanently cure morphine opium cocaine and similar habits without pain or disrupting work. The offer includes a free trial and a refund option if unsatisfied, urging immediate written requests to 108 Glenn Building Cincinnati Ohio.

Carlos Brussard Cincinnati Grussard Brussard Glenn Building

Senator Hoar Liberty Resolution Warns Against Forced Freedom

The Hoar resolution in the senate asserts the republic must ennoble humanity and promote equal rights under self governing states. It calls for protecting voting rights and education, improving wages, and advancing races toward equality while avoiding imperial force.

Supreme Court

Carnegie’s Cash Washington Meeting Hints Democratic Push

Horace Dunbar a Cincinnati hotel man now in Seattle met Carnegie in New York. Carnegie advised Democrats to drop the silver issue and run on a straight anti imperialist platform. He promised cordial support and cash contributions to the campaign fund.

Washington Horace Dunbar Cincinnati Seattle Woda Bryan Carnegie New York Dunbar

St Louis Burglary Leaves $4000 In Jewels Stolen

In St Louis a traveling salesman Jos R. Friend reported jewels and treasures valued at 4000 stolen from his residence. Burglars entered via a basement window while the family was away. The crime occurred two weeks ago and was kept quiet by police until recently.

St. Louis ST. Loiuls Jos. R. Friend

Patents For Indians Items and Inventors Listed

A list of patent claims and inventors from Indiana. Names include Elwood Bennett Kokomo Wardrobe by George ik Farigs Nobleso le and Adam Grisso North Webster combined roller and harrow Joseph R Sharpe Jr Indianapolis pneumatic straw stacker Charles Simon Swan voting machine Wales E Vaname Fort Wayne autographic register Albert Whisler Green town tire valve inserier Maurice B Wor ley Anderson and Wayne Zonker Corunna.

Elwood Bennett Kokomo Ernest M. Broderic Inganegpolis Clayton Cygx Sherilan George Ik. Farigs Nobleso.le Adam Grisso North Webster Nicholas Schwartz Aurora Joseph R. Sharpe, Jr Indianapolis Charles Simon Swan Wales E. Vaname Fort Wayne Autographic Register Albert Whisler Greentown Maurice B. Worley Anderson Wayne Zonker

Pensions For Hoosiers Publicized With Varied Amounts

A list details pension awards in Indiana including originals for many individuals with varied sums, restorations and increases. Recipients span towns from Roanoke to Jeffersonville and include widows and reissues such as Harriet Maria Johnson of Mt. Vernon and Rebecca Litton of Plainville.

Lewis H. Little Wimona Cyrus Hughes Roanoke Elmer J. Harry Laporte David Emry Vernon William Johnson Mt. Vernon Ransom ‘Allen Ossian Andrew J. Bridges Greenfield David B. Jarheart Lafayette Martin Craghan Jeffersonville Boze Murphey Muncie Nathan Tochey Hartford City James R. Walsh Elwood William G. Gardner Ligonier Massena Engle Winchester John HW. Fox Hillsburg Frederick Trowe Manchester Johnn Stewart Weaver William Cheat Mtoran George D. Ferree New Castle Frederick Hess Bremen William Ashley Breckinridge Joseph Watts William B. Swain Coatesville Peter Rosenrath Brazil John E. Halston Albany George W. Gibson Franklin Jones Fairmount Will'am Modlin Harriet Maria Johnson Rebecca. Litton Plainville

SQUIRES CO. TO RECOVER AFTER COPPER STOCK PANIC

J E Humphrey of Boston says Inter State stock yards and J P Squires Co will recover from failure caused by copper stock over speculation. He notes only local impact will be a temporary drop in shipments from Indiana.

J. E. Humphrey Boston Inter- State Stock Yards Company J. P. Squires & Co Indianapolis Indianancel

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted by Doctor's Cure Claim

Dr Redwell recounts a remarkable case of long standing dyspepsia cured by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. After four boxes the patient gained weight and recovered appetite with no acidity or bloating. The tablets, priced at 50 cents, are said to be harmless and effective for indigestion biliousness and stomach derangements.

Dr. Redwell Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

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H. Walworth the Author Washington St Our Business Ormonde W. Pearl St Child Stout's Progress Laundry Stout's Fire Kansas Epritish Guns London Faul Hood Pennsylvania-st John N. Matz E. Marker St City Life Senator Hoar Republic Squires & CO F. E. Humphrey Washington and Fangeylvtala United States Saks & Company Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters L.W. Knapp M. D Hull Bldg Detroit Mich Knapp L. B. Hoskins Espyville Leonard Collins Grayson St Dr. Knapp S. W. Knapp Barnes Station G. W. Venten
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