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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1899
Page
2
In Washington Senator John T Morgan of Alabama warns against radical candidates and calls for party unity. He argues the Democratic ticket for 1900 must balance the nation and elect free silver advocates to Congress, stressing common sense over extreme platforms.
In Washington DC the basement of the postal building is being cleared of rubbish, revealing a pile of ancient correspondence. Local post office official Overstreet found age-brown papers dating back to 1820 and handed them to the Postmaster for examination.
An inspection party of eight visited a building with a sample room sign. Albert Sahni cites seven of eight asking for soda and one for beer. The white apron dispenser broke three glasses in response. No official verification is available.
Chief engineer Wells of the Southern railway arrives in Chattanooga to recruit workers for a five million dollar tunnel through Lookout mountain. The three mile route will connect Chattanooga with Gadsden Alabama, shorten mileage, and pass through rich coal fields and mineral veins after surveys are completed.
Frederick Fishvodet reports the death of his two year old child in Dillsboro Indiana from a bean shoved into the nose last January. The bean could not be removed until it softened and sprouted and was extracted piece by piece. Officials suspect remaining fragments or inflammation from instruments.
Two British war ships arrived at Delagoa bay to intercept Boer supplies if hostilities resume. Queensland Australia offers 250 men with machine guns for South African service.
Boston reports the woolen trust plans to consolidate 28 mills to save about 2 million annually in selling, plus 500 thousand in raw material purchases. Victoria notes the steamer brings 1 million in gold from Alaska as 350 passengers including congressmen Hull Heatwale Steele take the trip.
Reports from Munich dated July 11 indicate Monday’s Bavarian diet elections saw strong socialist gains. The tally highlighted socialist victories across multiple districts, signaling a notable shift in regional political balance.
Three ten cent stamps from the St. Louis post office sold for 725 dollars. The stamps date to November 5, 1845 and are described as very rare.
Fragments note Kelley died of yellow fever in Cuba and troops reporting excellence in Bowman of Muncie Indiana who has been named Second Lieutenant in Bartlett Georgia. Bryan expected to win the presidential nomination as Kinley cables a message to the Czar of Russia amid death rumors of a royal brother.
Commissioner McCormack, Talley of the mine operators association, and labor leaders discuss minimum pay schedules. McCormack says weekly payments cannot be enforced due to a preexisting contract entailing twice monthly wages. A Terre Haute agreement is cited, while UMWA President Mitchell notes a long standing understanding favoring at least semi monthly pay and pledges union support.
In Birmingham on July 11 Mrs Emma Smith a seamstress left for Cleveland to join her son F A Getschel whom she had not seen for 45 years The boy was abducted as a baby and raised by a relative in Chatsworth Illinois Scottsboro Alabama Mrs Smith learned via a letter to contact her step daughter Mrs Jennie Sutherland Lebanon Arkansas The son a prosperous insurance agent with a wife and two children invited his mother to spend her remaining days with him.
Overthrow Paris reports that Fraul Deroulede and patriotic leagues were subsidized by royalists for the February funeral plot. Deroulede received 10000 dollars with 60000 more raised, and he consulted the Duke of Orleans as anti-Dreyfus movements aligned to royalist interests. Count Boni de Castellane was a major subscriber, linked to Anna Gould of New York.
Paris July 11 officials authenticate the prefecture report detailing a royalist plot to overthrow the government. Count de Castelnane and other royalists may be prosecuted.
Albert Smith, a colored man, was hanged Tuesday morning in Harrisburg for the murder of his wife by poisoning. His neck broke. he offered no statement and maintained innocence. The accused man’s paramour, Annie Vinson, is serving a 20 year term in Philadelphia for poisoning her husband. Smith had published a pamphlet detailing his life whose proceeds went to his mother.
Mrs Aman da Stichtenoth of Cincinnati has filed suit in Chicago against the Central stock and grain company for 5100,000 under Illinois threefold recovery law. Her husband lost 17,000 in bucket shop deals.
A jumble of short items notes Wesley Manahan found dead in woods, 14 year old Carl Zimmer says he was kidnapped in Cleveland and reappears in Massillon, 15 year old Charlie Frazer swallowed by mud in a swamp, Jos Larkin discharged from B and C road, a wreck follows, Lucretia Schultz of Zanesville divorces Bernard in 1885 then remarries and files another Chicago divorce suit for cruelty and unfaithfulness.
Francis M. Dice, then division agent for Indiana Illinois Missouri and Kansas, is surprised to learn he is named superintendent of the western territory. He prefers Crawfordsville or Indianapolis, and papers eventually relocate the headquarters from St Louis to Indianapolis after consultation with Perry Geath and Mason.
The July meeting at New Market opened with Sloane riding Lord Beresford's Manatee second in a 200 sovereign trial plate. He then captured the maiden plate on Perdicus and later won the Soltikhoff stakes aboard Siloah. Reiff rode Demonstration and Knickerbocker without placing, with Korosko third in the Beaufort stakes aboard Sloane.
Frank Bird transfer company superintendent C Hollis denies rumors of a new automobile cab line in Indianapolis. He says no practicable vehicle exists yet and cites cost and reliability concerns. Hollis notes New York cab breakdowns show why a transfer company would not pursue such a system.
Laudius B. Jones, secretary and treasurer of the Capital Sweering Company, filed a bankruptcy petition on Tuesday. Debts amount to $19,794 with assets of $275, tied to a partnership with W. H. Boyd.
A prominent Republican told THE SUN on Tuesday that if the Republicans do not buy the News on Wednesday they are losing the opportunity of their lives in Indianapolis.
Washington announces fourth class postmaster appointments for Indiana on Tuesday. Peter D. Clevenger is named at New Burlington Sam S. Batters at Nead Fremont Wright at Randolph.
Detectives arrested Thornton Wright for stealing clothes from Charles Posey but prosecutors failed to prove the charge. George Hilliard was fined one dollar and sent to the workhouse for stealing 32. A group cost locals ten dollars each after serenading residents at 520 East Court Street. the song played was She’s more to be pitied than censured. John Woodward’s policy ticket case was continued indefinitely amid repeated arrests for lottery and policy games. Harry Heckman fined one dollar for tossing rocks at a boy. William Page jailed for ten dollars for beating Alfred Duval, who then chased Page with a knife and was discharged.
The township trustees visited the poor farm on Tuesday. Carl C. Hartman now manages the pastime bowling alleys on Fort Wayne Avenue. New Pintsch gas pipes are laid in the Union station sheds replacing pipes laid three years ago. W. H. Name, re elected treasurer of the railroad, has served 46 years. As a boy he saw the Baltimore cornerstone ceremony of the road on July 4, 182... William Essman becomes superintendent of the workhouse. Saw blades have been smuggled into the yard. several found in Martin Corridon’s possession after he stabbed a companion and received a long term.
An advertisement lists various silk fabrics by width and price per yard. Types include Swiss taffeta, double faced satin, and satin stripes in colors black white cerise scarlet pink turquoise navy and more. Prices range from 10c to 48c per yard with multiple styles and finishes.
Grocery sale pricing lists mainly show canned fish condiments and staples with low per unit costs. Items include Salmon, Sardines, Horseradish Cream Eagles, Heinz Chili Sauce, Chow Chow, Preserved Pineapples, Strawberries and cherries, Keystone Gelatine, Acorn Baking Powder, Vitos, full cream cheese, Messina lemons, Taggart’s crackers, Heinz Baked Beans, Washing Soda and Powder, Mocha and Java coffee, tea, sugar, and Candy Pails with price notes and stock limits.
July 11 report from New York states Charlotte Zondericka died at her Brooklyn home and Frieda remains critically ill in a hospital after a basin of turpentine boiled over and ignited her dress. A grandmother with rheumatism lived with them as a neighbor suggested a turpentine bath. Frieda attempted to help as flames spread.
Robert Lari mer was accidentally speared through the wrist by a companion while fishing near Wabash Indiana. Comrades rushed him to a blacksmith shop two miles away where the arm was placed in a vice the barbs filed off and the spear withdrawn.
The Shamrock will make a trial trip on land and sea Wednesday with the Britannia. Clarence Reed of Chicago arrested in Cincinnati for embezzling $150. Coal miners in Glen Mary Tennessee receive a 10 percent wage increase. Russian press favorable to German French ties. Kissing bug attack on three Chicago policemen. Entire Chicago police force may wear muzzles. Edward Brandon found dead in North Tonawanda canal. evidence points to murder and robbery. Associated bill posters of America meet in Chicago. Illinois anti-trust league plans a large August meeting. Bellevue Hospital fire causes mild burns and excitement. Martin Hughes mortally wounded by a fall in Pana, Illinois. Battleship Iowa to be laid up two weeks at Port Orchard. DeWolf Hopper debuts in London to praise for El capitán. Two Middlesboro boys found with umbrella mender after leaving home. H. C. Lowry found dead in Cherokee County Georgia. possible disguise murder. Harry Donner robbed in St. Louis. Robert Moore stabs John Strong. Weatherford in jail attempted suicide. saved. Captain Barton reports troops fired upon. three miners captured. National association of deaf mutes meets in St. Paul. Electric train in Norfolk fatally injures Edward Holmes. Knights of Labor workers in New York street railways threaten strike. British navy mobilizing for annual maneuvers with 118 warships. Russian court mourns three months for Grand Duke George. Gallagher’s hotel in Laporte, Pa, burned. loss around 60,000.
A humorous piece lampoons a rumor of a six legged kissing bug that allegedly bites in the night. It mocks sensational fears, lampooning women rising at night to search for the creature and the social drama at breakfast. The piece ends with a jab at envy and imagined pet ownership.
Nathan Morris, the lawyer, plans to bid on the News at Wednesday’s sale. Town belief holds he represents a company formed by John P. Frenzel and associates.
Tell City Indiana July 11 Mrs Sheri dan Beard was found dead in bed clasping her baby in her arms. She died of heart disease.
John W. Weathers, president of the defunct bank, calls a meeting of depositors on July 20 at English Indiana with no explanation given.
Public notice style classified listing showing several rental offers for furnished rooms and apartments with addresses in Decatur Michigan New Jersey New York streets and times for a special train from Union Station at 7 a m returning 6 30 p m and a sale of a rooming house opportunity
Leonardo del Badajoz a wealthy Spaniard of Mexico came to Mishawaka Indiana and obtained a license to marry Myrtle Beauclair whom she met in the south. At the last moment her parents intervened and she was spirited away by friends. He swore vengeance cut the license into strips with his knife and threatened to abduct the bride.
George Reed an English designer and architect once employed by the world's fair building commissioners is now confined to the county hospital on the poor farm with a broken leg after hardship and a fall.
Pearl Evans, 16, missing from Greentown Indiana, is back and says he was working in Illinois. Local authorities have confirmed his return and are investigating the circumstances.
In Brookstown Indiana on July 11 Browney Stewart was rescued from a cob bin in an elevator after being buried for about 20 hours. He was nearly suffocated but is expected to recover.
Indianapolis markets report Tuesday receipts 700 cattle 3 000 hogs 400 sheep with steady to active trade. Good to prime steers 1 350 pounds and up. other classes listed with prices for good to choice cows heifers and calves. Hogs show strong demand with good to choice steers and lighter weights securing higher quotes. sheep and lambs feature several grades with prices across common to medium ranges.
The report lists bids and market activity for Wheat Corn and Oats with varied prices and car counts. Weekly quotes show No 2 red wheat steady to weak at 70 cents with No 3 red at 6 etc. Corn prices span No 1 white 3 cents to No 4 white mixed 30 to 83 cents, while oats range No 2 white 2 to 2 and No 3 white 28 to 26 4 cents. Hay prices show No 1 timothy at 9.00 to 9.50 and No 2 timothy at 8.00 to 8.50.
Indianapolis July 11 We had good receipts market strong 7 to 9 cents higher on all grades. We quote 120 to 140 average at 4.12 to 4.15, mixed 100 to 190 at 4.07 to 4.10 and mixed mediums and heavies 4.05 to 4.07. This sharp advance may bring heavy receipts end of week. prices may not be sustained but higher prices later. Cattle market about steady.
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