03 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1899
Page
1
Paris July 3 Captain Dreyfus remains loyal to the army and anxious to prove his absolute innocence. His lawyers Delmange and La dori plan a retrial, hoping to reveal the truth of alleged persecution. He showed self control on the journey, except when he found a letter from his wife, which moved him to tears.
The July 3 report from Paris notes a general belief that Alfred Dreyfus will be acquitted. Attorneys Labori and Delmange are ready to present decisive evidence of innocence if the court is swayed by underhand influence amid anti semitic factions.
In Rennes on July 3 Dreyfus learns of Picquart’s actions and expresses thanks through his brother Mathieu Dreyfus. His lawyers Delange and Labori met with him, reporting satisfaction with the prisoner’s health. Mme. Dreyfus visited Monday with the uniform worn on his degradation, which she had resewn.
The navy department reports no confirmation of a Philadelphia yarn claiming 24 men were chained in irons for mutiny on the United States steamship Panther. Commander George C Reiter last commanded the vessel during the war and has not served aboard since. Commander Aaron Ward later led the ship north to save its crew, and his telegram confirms no trouble on arrival at League Island.
Forecast covers 26 hours to 8 p m July 4. Fair Monday night with possible thunder showers. Tuesday highs reach 88 at noon and 90 in the afternoon. June was one degree hotter than the long term average of 73, with rainfall far below average. History notes 1895 wettest and 1999 among the driest JUNEs.
A local notice indicates the removal of the Greenfield plant and associated home stove facility. Details are limited in the fragment, but the action suggests a relocation or shutdown and related corporate changes affecting employees and operations.
A colorful pre Independence Day notice describes Indianapolis patriotic events and fireworks. It highlights Garfield Park artillery displays under Gen. McKee, city officials, a July Fourth program, aquatic sports at Broad Ripple Park, and varied entertainment from bands to mock war imagery.
The Kentucky National Bank of Louisville filed a federal suit Monday seeking a receiver for the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railroad known as the Monon. It claims bonds tied to a $2,375,000 issue connected with Beattyville and the Versailles Beattyville line were misused by the Ohio Valley improvement contract company and transferred to the Central trust company. The bank holds $13,000 of the Beattyville bonds and seeks recovery. Defendants include Farmers' Loan and Trust Company Central Trust Company of New York John T. Mills Jr Frederick P. Olcott Henry W. Poor and Henry C. Rouse.
Local traveling men warn of an Iowa organized group aiming to compel McKinley’s attorney general to act against trusts or block his renomination. The plan, said to be expanding to other states to reach 50 000 members, fears job losses among traveling salesmen from trust competition.
Eight men and boys faced police court after the fishing ban expiration. Zink and Mack Kubitz claimed freedom to fish Garfield park lake but were fined with suspended judgment. Ward Clair Endley were arrested for fishing White river in Riverside park and released by Judge Cox. Miller party had cases dismissed.
Detroit reports Gov. Pingree refutes claims of a secret pact with Secretary Alger to back Alger for U S senator. He says interview fabrication and he would support Medixney again if he is a candidate. Alger reacts with good humor, calling Pingree's letter pleasant and truthful.
A serious street car collision on the Superior Viaduct in Cleveland on Monday morning injured about six people with one boy likely to die. A chain of crashes followed when a motor hit a truck then another motor collided with that motor, a truck pole struck a street car, and horses broke loose, crashing into the Cooperative Stove Works windows.
Maj Gen Otis replies to War Department on manpower for regular and volunteer regiments. About 6 000 more regular troops and 2 000 volunteers are required to reach roughly 44 000 men. More than enough recruits are on hand and will be shipped as transport allows. Eleven thousand volunteers in the Philippines will be sent home as fast as possible.
About 250 sailors marines and petty officers from the cruiser Brooklyn gathered at Glendale to mark the first anniversary of their Baltic victory over Cervera. They wore souvenir badges showing an eagle and the words Santiago July 32 1898 with a portrait of Admiral Schley and the slogan They'll never get home.
Gen Harrison Gray Otis of California praises Maj Gen Otis as a great commander and the right man in the right place. He argues total forces of fifty five thousand are needed to subdue the Philippines by the next dry season and urges continued American protection after order is restored.
J Vance Lewis a colored attorney is jailed on a conspiracy to commit a felony charge with a $2000 bond. Joe Tobin a colored saloon keeper is under arrest for bigamy. Police allege Lewis represented Tobin's wife Mrs Talbott and secured a divorce for Tobin. Tobin then remarried while his real wife is in Kansas and papers could not be served. Lewis faces several unprofessional acts since arriving from Chicago and Judge Cox has barred him from practicing in police court for months.
O E Haines and G L Wallace of Indianapolis rode from Champaign Illinois to the Indianapolis street car barns on Saturday from 1 30 a m to 6 15 p m Their machines registered 145 miles They rested three hours on the way Roads were dusty in many places and there was little pike One place in Illinois they rode 3 miles without a drink due to dryness
Probate commissioner Walker names the Marion Trust Company administrator of Margaret Flynn estate after she vanished for months. Appointed on temporary insanity grounds to secure a $1000 life insurance claim from her late husband. No whereabouts known. Separately, Charles Belch becomes guardian of his brother in law Mr Weghorst during epilepsy treatment.
The Marion County Bar Association met in the courthouse Monday and accepted thanks for the library donated by John M. Butler and his wife and the home provided for the group after the death of Mrs. A H Snow. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted for Gen Fred Knef ler Ralph Hill and D N Bradbury, members now ill.
In Palmyra Missouri on July 3 the report details a year old real estate swindle. Victims include Captain R L Bowles bank president who lost 1100 dollars and J W Mackey capitalist who lost 1000 dollars. Imposters James W Black and Henry H Rogers posed as buyers and secured loans using deeds to Mrs Mary G McDaniel and Mrs Patience M Knox. They vanished after obtaining funds.
Gottlieb Buchi dairyman was fined $5 by Judge Cox on Monday for using formaldehyde as a preservative in milk. The court noted the violation of the pure food law, attributed to ignorance, and City sanitarian Clark indicated more cases will follow in this court.
The Kissel Garden begins July 3 with daily afternoon and one night performances headlined by Lillian Wahona contralto and Claude Ehrenfeld baritone, supported by Net tie Van Berg and other acts in a varied program.
The article reports frictions among Indianapolis Methodists as Rev. Jones protests big churches sending missions into his Blackford street territory and offers pay to his organist. Rev. Knotts accuses churches of bragging while Rev. Lathrop notes wealth moves south to north. A plan to unify city Methodism is formed with a committee to present by October’s second Monday.
C E Hill 27 son of Maj R S Hill living near Central Ave and Thirty eighth St was killed and mangled by a Vandalia fast freight near Peliron Hi early Sunday. He was a brakeman on a freight and went ahead to flag the fast train. Officials say he slept on a tie but associates doubt it. The body reached Indianapolis missing a ring and watch. Hill had three years service with Vandalia and was to be promoted soon. He played in Battery A football and was well known in Indianapolis. Funeral planned at Maj Hill’s home Monday at 4 30 in the afternoon if his wife and baby arrive from Virginia.
Joseph J. Willet president of the Alabama bar association arrives at the Hoffman house for Tammany Hall’s July 4 celebration. He says southern Democrats favor tariff reform and may back Gorman if nominated, while opposing Bryan and free silver. He notes the South’s split with eastern Democrats and questions Bryan’s strength.
A letter from Holton Place and Missouri Street property owners urges rapid installation of electric lights to deter arson amid recent fires. Police say better lighting could have prevented some blazes, while councilmen press for funding though the Board of Works has little money left and has granted none of the requests.
Epworth league committee marks corridors to set up booths in the state house with homes committee in the east corridor. Telephones and telegraph service to be provided in the horticultural room. Amos Butler reports foundations underway at Fort Wayne school for feeble minded youth and for new insane buildings at Logansport and Richmond. Marcy's place offers watches and jewelry at lowest prices.
Four able bodied men enlisted at the recruiting station with American eagle feathers in their hats. Names listed include Alexander Duffin Perkins Ti Charles D. Whittman Nash ville Tenn John W W Cochrel Manila Ina Charles H Morris Indianapolis William 33 Clayton and Walter White were sent to the Signal Corps Training School at Fort Myer. Lieut Rowell expects recruiting to pick up later in July.
Advertising brief notes a shop offering every kind of sewing machine model and related accessories located at 332 East Washington Street in the White Office area.
Solomon Barnes, colored, previously found guilty of grand larceny, was granted a new trial on detective recommendations. He withdrew not guilty plea, pleaded guilty to petit larceny, received a $1 fine and four months in jail.
In Brussels and Antwerp districts socialists distribute arms and rally against a proposed electoral bill. Mass meetings and strikes threaten upheaval, with 40,000 workers planned to strike if the government does not recede. Clerical opposition and Leopold II’s stance shape the standoff.
Riots in Barcelona over proposed tax increases killed four and wounded 17 as mobs attacked the cathedral and a Jesuit convent. Valencia reported similar unrest with barricaded streets and cavalry charges, while Catalonia saw rallies demanding retrials for anarchists convicted of recent bombings.
Japanese papers report the Corea rebellion has grown to startling proportions with the emperor and cabinet thoroughly alarmed. The Japanese press blames Asian intrigues for the upheaval in Corea.
In Washington both Gage and Alger are not on speaking terms after an interview in which Alger questioned Gage's independence on currency legislation. Doubt persists over Alger’s fate with timing of a possible change tied to War Department reports.
A group of prominent Louisville women led by Mrs. James Buchanan secured a half holiday for the citys young women for the rest of the summer. Employers will allow employees to pick any day in the week for time off in equal turns, with Saturdays excluded. The public library previously adopted a similar system, ending an afternoon off each week in rotation. A young woman who worked in the afternoon shifted to the evening.
The criminal court begins its second term with a comparatively clean docket of 187 cases, a drop from 375 cases listed at the term’s start. Attorneys note only about 2 percent are currently ready at opening.
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