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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
1
Reports from across the state describe a relentless Hanly mobilization to press legislators to vote for J Frank Hanly for U S senator. Activists solicit signatures door to door, with a focus on influential allies and threats of political pressure to sway voting.
The piece describes a fractious Indiana senatorial struggle with Hanly’s conciliatory room invitation seen as a retreat. Lobby chatter declares Hanly finished. statehouse officials and businessmen discuss outcomes while wary Republicans weigh Beveridge Brown Tenny Posey Scholz. Henry of Terre Haute, blamed for meddling, plans to return to back Hanly as party lines shift.
Moore divorced from Carrie after she confessed infidelity and loved another man. Lucy Gates obtained a divorce from Alonzo for infidelity. Gates cited drinking and loose conduct. Other dissolutions included Julia from Alonzo McClain for abandonment, Arthur from Ada Reger for abandonment, and Sarah, Mayme, Myrtie divorces for cruelty, drunkenness, or failure to provide.
Dr Unterburg of Berlin, studying sanitary conditions in Porto Rico and Cuba, believes American improvements will end plagues in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. He is in Chicago discussing the sanitary outlook and hopes for disease control in these territories.
No arrests yet four days after police case against the prime suspect in the Adams poisoning affair. Prominent city men reportedly implicated. the suspect attended a Friday reception watched by detectives. A lengthy salon talk suggested motives tied to Warry Cornish and a club servant, hinting at potential disgrace if secrets emerge.
A large blaze gutted J. H. Clark’s photograph gallery at 27 E Washington, burning 15000 portraits and 5600 negatives plus hats and oriental goods. Losses by nearby firms and the building owner were tallied, with causes and explosions under investigation as firefighters battled the blaze for hours.
Soldiers and Adjutant Crawford collect and mend garments for about two hundred of Indianapolis's needy as Christmas relief nears. Clothing is gathered, repaired, and distributed with demand far outstripping supply, and every case is investigated before aid.
Levi M. Trotter of 299 Dorman Street was declared insane Saturday after his wife swore out affidavit alleging an attempt to kill himself by stepping before a street car. Police arrested him Friday. two letters to his children in Johnson County revealed his despondency over family quarrels.
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area for 36 hours ending 8 p m Saturday. Cold and fair tonight, warmer Sunday. Temperature readings show 7 a m 14, noon 23, 2 p m 25.
Strawmyer and Nilius advertise fashion goods including robes and blankets at 37 Monument Place. The ad claims only one cent toothache gum and warns against imitations from rival druggists.
About two hours Saturday morning, thirteen colored men faced Judge Cox in police court. A pair of large dice sat on the desk as they tried to convince the judge they did not gamble at the Lincoln club on Indiana avenue when police raided Sunday night. They were fined ten dollars each. the cases were appealed.
War department officials expect Gen Miller's forces to have landed at Iloilo Friday with little insurgent resistance. Several mangoes who escaped by wall climbing remain at large while Col Moulton has captured eight. Thursday night two masked men scared citizens near the provost guard. Duggan arrives as darkness falls.
Gen Guiler writes a valedictory to the Cubans before Butler and Wade depart the evacuation commission for the United States. He counsels restraint and trust in American intentions and pledges protection of rights while breaches are suppressed. He wishes Cuba to join the American union.
News from Manila states Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, insurgent leader, is said to travel to Manila to confer with officials. The report notes mounting tension at Colao and in the surrounding pine districts as events unfold.
Chicago January reports from a Tribune special describe rising fear in Lares and public concern over the Theis situation. Residents express unease as authorities warn of potential unrest and promise protection.
General Weyler was saluted at a Friday banquet attended by 14 generals an admiral and other officers. The principal toast pledged to the regeneration of the country and the reform of the army and navy and guests hoped Weyler would soon assume power.
Lawrence Duke claiming to be a tobacco man’s son from Ducham North Carolina paid a $30 fine and costs in police court for being drunk and disorderly. He was ejected from Enguish theater Friday night and later broke glass in a Bates house door.
In 1683 the city issued 1,939 building permits totaling $2,850,127.75, up by $415,177.75 from 1857. The data show a substantial year over year increase in permit activity and construction value.
Springfield Mo June 7 six of the seven train robbers who held up the Memphis train at Macomb were captured near Mecomb Friday night leaving one suspect at large authorities said two suspects fled the scene but were later captured after追
Col Durbin reports one smallpox case fair to convalesce locally and a measles presence with good general health and ocean winds. Capt Taylor will not present the Indiana's gun at Santiago. Lieut Elliott will receive the honor in the state house rotunda Friday with state officers and legislators present.
Fall Creek and White River rise to two feet as Vandalia purchases four switching locomotives. Mr and Mrs J F Huffard hosted card guests Tuesday evening. Deputy Sheriff Craft’s overcoat was stolen from the courthouse basement Friday evening. Dr Lucas topic at Sixth Christian Church asks how will it go with me and which way are you going in the evening.
A fragment notes a holiday goods sale at Marcy's Window offering bargains. A line mentions a ten cent smoke and a cigar priced at sixty cents as part of the promotion.
The Havana electric railway company, capitalized at 5 million dollars, was incorporated in Trenton on Saturday morning.
The Navy Department ordered at least four additional ships to Admiral Dewey in Philippine waters. The Princeton, Yorktown, and Bennington join the Great Fleet at Manila, plus the supply ship Solace. Telegraph orders will enforce the decision to bolster Asiatic forces amid Dewey's call for troops and supplies.
The United States collier Nero arrived in San Francisco after a voyage that included several hurricanes. It brought 40 time expired men from the flagship Olympia who served in the battle of Manila. The Scandila is to sail for Manila on Wednesday with a regiment of regulars.
The board adopted a memorial for the deceased Michael J. Burns, district 5, instead of naming a successor. Auditor Dickson of West Indianapolis was noted as a possible replacement, while no decisive action was taken. Superintendent Goss cited tuition collection issues from non residents, with 180 pupils and a $2,500 yearly loss. He favored allowing cross district attendance and end-year settlement with the state. Treasurer reported funds: Special $191,072.95, McCoy $1,500, Gregg $787.99, Training $48,040.69, Library $228,998.48, Tuition $6,562.47.
Steward Passington of the barque Mary Troop was remanded after arrest on arrival in Liverpool. He is accused of torturing to death a Chinese cabin boy named Ah Ching by tying him down and beating him with firewood, forcing him to eat rope, and throwing him overboard as he died.
The Lincoln monument in Springfield Illinois housing President Abraham Lincoln his wife and three sons is to be torn down and rebuilt due to growing structural defects. Architects say disintegration has reached a stage requiring a complete reconstruction of the granite and bronze monument first unveiled on October 15 1874.
A fragmented notice requests removal of Macrew as assignee of the Masonite benefit society. The document mentions Indiana and Hav Allen in a disputable context. No further verifiable details are provided.
An old advertisement promises a quick cure for a cold with Bromo Quinfire laxative. It notes a 5 cent price and a money back refund from druggists for the genuine product.
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