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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
6
Fragmentary serialized tale details Tom Broxton and guardians amid murders, revelations, and a looming estate intrigue. A mysterious figure watches over Col. Broxton’s desk as Broxton abroad, while papers and succession schemes threaten the family.
Malvina uncovers a trove of documents hidden by her mother, including inventories and a deed tied to Broxton hall. Clarence Westover arrives with news of Olivia and Jimmie Martin involvement while the papers suggest Broxton hall cannot be sold, placing Tom Broxton back in the frame.
John D. Adams testifies he secured several letters from the Molineux matter and says Barnet and Cornish letters were not written by either. Cornish details the night of Mrs. Adams death and states he prepared a bitter dose for Mrs. Adams and later tried it himself as she complained of a bad taste. Court adjourns until Tuesday.
John G Price of Skagway arrives in Washington to seek admission for Alaska as a territory delegate with the same rights as Arizona and New Mexico. though Republicans backers doubt broad support as Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Philippines may demand similar privileges. he predicts Alaska will likely lean Democratic by a fair majority and will stay in Washington all winter to push legislation.
Pittsburg Pa December 20 The special convention of the American Flint Glass Workers Union closed with officers elected John Kunzler president Charles E Voight vice president and Henry Dobbins secretary The president salary was raised to two thousand dollars a year and expenses
Paris December 4 Senor Agoncillo says he favors the autonomy plan in the house of representatives introduced by Congressman Williams. He believes the Filipinos seek peace at any cost short of sacrificing their independence.
In Swiss colony near London Kentucky on December 30 Willis Strong and John Ball led a general fight with about 30 shots. Ball was wounded in the thigh and face and may not recover. Strong sustained a thigh wound and a body shot, likely fatally. No arrests reported.
Survey finished and revised for the Indianapolis Southern line. Route avoids tunnels and serious grades, though it traverses hilly terrain, due to lesser than expected geographical difficulties.
PRETORIA reports a 23 percent tax on companies mining gold during the war. The government receives 56 percent of the mine output it operates directly.
The stock company stages a costly revival of a favorite old play featuring Henriette and Louise in Paris. Miss Shannon and Miss Donico headline as Louise and Henriette with Miss La Verne and other actors in key roles. The production showcases an elaborate scenography, a large cast, Wednesday and Saturday matinees, and a noted supporting company around Mr. Robson with Henry L. Dixey as David Garrick.
Actress Rose Coghlan stars in The White Heather at English's in New York portraying Lady Janet. The production features 12 scenes including London stock exchange and a dramatic sunken yacht duel. The Royal Box and Royal Hex also appear with Robson and Gertrude Coghlan in leading roles.
The plot centers on the wife of a Swedish ambassador who schemes with him while a chorus of lovers including Celi Pryce complicates affairs. Jealousy and reputations test relationships as London closes. Stuart Robson headlines at English's with Oliver: Goldsmith, featuring Florence Rockwell as Mary Horneck at age twenty.
Maude Adams dazzles at English opera house in Indianapolis with J M Harrie's The Little Minister receiving record crowds and six curtain calls. Critics praise her youth beauty and pure acting pushing her as the youngest American star to top local audiences with strong scenes and encore demand. The show repeats Saturday with matinee and evening performances.
Park theater announces a major vaudeville bill featuring European acts led by Little Fred’s equestrian and acrobatic animal ensemble from Berlin. Also cast are the Brothers Porrest, Sidman couple, Josephine Gassman with pickaninnies, Billy Van, Miss Cook Clinton sharpshooters, Hunting trio, Barnie and Sisson with a marriage broker routine, and McCoy Maher bulletins Monday afternoon.
New York college girls protested selecting Wellesley as representative eastern female college for anthropometric tests. They claim most pupils are from Boston and Boston women are physically deficient, arguing eastern measurements should include 1,660 to 2,000 participants to rebut western girls as weaker.
J R Kinsey president of the local Fenian brotherhood says rumors of a second Fenian invasion of Canada are unlikely and secrecy prevents details. He notes thousands in the U S ready to go and recalls commanding 500 men in a prior invasion while asserting arms are sizable and may be used if opportunity arises. Fenians also aiding Boers, Kinsey adds.
The Matin cites an article claiming England plans Delagoa Bay acquisition as a strategic strike on Madagascar and hints at French financial aid to Portugal to break England's grip.
Gen. Alger announced in Detroit that he is composing a history of the Spanish war using letters orders and other official documents Vietor Mason serves as his private secretary during the conflict the book will be published next year and will avoid political criticism while not helping to critique the event
Off the wires report Geo. Warner killed in a wreck in Cincinnati. A clipper at Cincinnati cut the hair of 16 year old Sadie Prell and then escaped. A Burlington Ta wholesale grocery firm Biklen Winser burned Friday causing about 150000 dollars in losses. New York will ship 160000 dollars in gold on Saturday. London settlement day passes without se fans in finar child reles. Helen Rydell of Louisville sues for divorce alleging threats of killing.
New York reports say the blast at the International sleeping car gate in Paris uncovers a kit of American burglar tools and a Cincinnati dynamite cartridge fragment. Paris police fear a gang of skilled American crooks is active near the exposition, with old criminals to be seized at outgoing ports.
Local freight agents association passed retirement resolutions for President Oran Perry on Friday and elected officers. C. A. Rodney was chosen president, J. B. Eckman treasurer, with E. Sawyer as secretary. Col Perry received a leather chair from his employer Friday morning.
A claim of widespread acclaim for Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids a kidney and backache remedy. A Indianapolis user Shea reports ten years of kidney trouble with sleepless nights and pain, saying two boxes brought relief. Tablets sold in two week boxes for fifty cents, made by John Morrow & Co. Springfield Ohio.
A compact Sun page tease highlights multiple headings and a featured price of 383 dollars as part of a seventh page overview. The notice emphasizes complimentary content and a breezy catalog of items.
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