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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
4
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A commentator urges Indianapolis authorities to test the right of the Board of Safety to discharge officers without trial. The piece argues the city charter was violated in dismissals, calls for court action, and criticizes officials who defend or quietly support such acts while stressing accountability to the people and future officers.
Editor of state Hart exposes problems in Indiana insurance and the auditor’s office. Investigators find 10000 dollars tied to ousted officers while contractors seek time extensions on bridge work delaying completion. County commissioners grant delays, fearing contract clauses. Weather aided autumn progress, but delays loom into 1910. Officials claim three months of work remain amid disputes.
Fragments show criticism of the police department as rotten and in need of fumigation while lawmakers discuss readiness to report by mid winter. The text questions Gov Mouni's vice presidential prospects amid concerns over fake insurance firms impacting citizens.
A fragmentary collage of verses and dialogues reflects social unrest and comic banter. It references distrust of trusts and corruption, Boer names, and the year 1899 through nostalgic refrains. The piece juxtaposes political skepticism with light personal musings and poetry about unchanged hopes.
A deadly altercation in Sweetwater Tennessee leaves Thomas Peak dead. Other notes report Metta M. Jessen, a Dowie patient, dead in Englewood Illinois. Chas Yocum of Harrodsburg Kentucky accidentally shoots and kills his wife Friday. Consolidated Oil Co incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with capitalization of 2,000,000. Kansas City World hosts Christmas entertainment for 18,000 schoolchildren Friday. Paterson New Jersey to erect a life size bronze statue of the late Vice President Hobart at a cost of 15000. Secretary Gage declines to discuss dealings with City National Bank of New York. William Neufeld of New York to be electrocuted February 12 for murdering his cousin Annie Kronman. Ex Senator John J Ingalls in Tucson Arizona seeking recovery from health trouble Physicians say restoration expected.
A collection of quotes from politicians lawyers clergy and citizens discussing social norms politics media and personal ethics. Notable names include John McGregor Henry Canary Robert Scott Squire Lockman A C Avetts Mrs H L Elder Charles A Bookwalter and others. The remarks touch on hobos education race conduct charity and governance.
At 9 p.m. Friday a blaze of unknown origin destroyed a 95 note in Mrs. C. M. Warnsworths house at 2249 N Meridian Street. Another house at 1244 Bismarck Ave occupied by Louis Off was damaged to the extent of $10 by fire at 0:56 a.m. Saturday, cause unknown.
The Silks hosted a theater party and banquet Friday night for prominent visiting Elks. Hon. C. J. Smith of Jackson Michigan Hon. C. E. Pickett of Waterloo and Hon. Scott Holmes of Cincinnati attended the grand council of laws and appeals. Joseph Fanning served as toastmaster while several Indianapolis leaders spoke.
The YMCA camera contest awards were announced Friday night. Ben Douglass won first prize a year's membership, Ida Osgood took second prize two dollars fifty cents, with judges William H. L. Potter Richard Gruelle and Mrs Horace Fletcher presiding.
Republican primaries to select precinct committeemen are set for January 19. District purposes primaries are planned for January 12 or 13, with date still to be finalized.
Senator Mason plans a senate inquiry after navy denials over the Montgomery role in Africa. The navy now admits the gunboat visited that coast amid fears Spain ships could raid the New England coast. Reports say torpedo boat destroyers from Halifax scouted for Spain during the Cuban war era.
Spirit of the State Press notes Klondike prices in Ladysmith with whisky at five dollars a pint while corruption and political misgivings ripple through the era. It cites cautious war talk from Lafayette Cal Nations and remarks on free silver and populist factions, highlighting distrust in banks and promoter influence across several papers.
The social page notes Mrs. E. J. Brennan will spend New Year’s in Lafayette with relatives. Doxey Wilson hosts a luncheon and matinee for Culver students Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Wober hosted a dance for their daughter Gertrude at the Propylaeum Friday night. Mrs. Henry Smith and daughters held a large card party Friday afternoon for Miss Stein of Terre Haute. The Chapel club will meet Wednesday at Mrs. James Collier’s home. Robert Martindale and Miss Martindale hosted a Country club party Friday night. James Lamb announced the engagement of daughter Agnes to William G. Braun for January 10 at St. Mary’s Church. A reception will follow. State weddings: at Wabash Miss Rhea Carpenter and Prof. George Wake of Milwaukee. at Bedford Miss Mary Stillson and Bert B. Baker. at Oxford Miss Emma Zeis and Prof. G. D. Morris of Bloomington. Friday’s entertainments included Mrs. F. W. Frank’s hearts party for Edna Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Krauss dancing party for their son Albert, Mrs. Walton C. Hobbs violet luncheon for Julia Hobbs, Miss Eldridge’s card party, and Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Day’s dinner for Miss Helen Davidson and Edward Gates.
A vintage testimonial urging readers to avoid repeated illness and use Hood's Sar saparilla to cleanse the blood and restore health when eruptions stomach or urinary symptoms appear. The ad emphasizes purity of blood and better health through the tonic.
Sunday church services announced for First Baptist and Christ Episcopal churches, St Pauls Episcopal, Central Ave M E, Meridian St M E, Roberts Park M E, First Presbyterian Mayer Chapel, Tabernacle Presbyterian, West Washington St Chapel and Universalist Church with listed pastors and service times including morning and evening sessions. Names include Rev T J Villers A J Graham G A Carsten sen C C Lasby Wm A Quaysec E B Rawls C La Bacon M L Haines Clifford McBride J Cumming Smith John M Blake and Rev Marion Crossley.
Reverend John G Paton longtime missionary to the New Hebrides islands lectured at First Presbyterian Church on Friday night. He reported about 18000 of 40000 islanders have converted and 3600 are church members. He aims to aid a petition in America to stop shipping intoxicants to the islands.
Judge Baker ruled Friday that the federal court has the right to set aside payments or administer the estate of a bankrupt in any case. The decision concerned the estate of E H Niebaum and involved the Aurora First National Bank as challenger.
John G Blake will sing The Cottage on the Hill at Shover's Hall Sunday afternoon for the benefit of those who joined with his father James Blake in a temperance league fifty years ago.
The Marion county treasurer settled with the auditor of state on Friday, paying 200,340.74 dollars and receiving 85,584.14 dollars for the school fund. Indianapolis paid taxes totaling 362,486.78 dollars and school tax 180,360.23 dollars.
Provost Co C Harrison of the University of Pennsylvania will donate a new year's gift of 250000 dollars to the university in Philadelphia. The donation enhances the university's endowment and supports academic programs.
Friday night marked the end of the old school board era with four members present and Commissioner Scott absent. The December secretary report showed warrants totaling 66057.99 and treasurer balance of 72170.68. The new law places the Indianapolis treasurer in charge and the city controller as auditor. Commissioner Robison urged investigation of hazardous air ducts in school 32. Ed Robison bid farewell with two joyful moments. President Maxwell praised harmony. George W. Stoan doubted smooth transition under the new law.
Washington December 20 The army will lead at the President’s New Year reception with General Miles at the head of the army and Admiral Dewey at the head of the navy.
Louis E. Goldsmith assistant cashier of the Port Jervis National Bank surrendered himself in New York on Friday. He is alleged to have robbed the bank of 51000 and is held on 10000 bail to the grand jury. The bank suspended business on December 13 as a result of the alleged plundering.
Attorney Henry W. Bullock alleges in a habeas corpus proceeding that his wife and her parents William Robertson and his wife have concealed their minor daughter Flossie from him and refuse to let him see her. Bullock previously served as local attorney for H. H. Holmes, the human killer.
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