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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
6
A fragmentary article describes a roller racer in a scene near Washington. It mentions a bicycle stuntman leaping from ten feet and riding a mile in 56 35 seconds, set against the remains of a 195 foot smokestack on Pennsylvania Avenue linked to the Capital Traction power house.
A national park forestry reserve group will form in Chicago to preserve over 7,000,000 acres in northern Minnesota. The move begins with endorsements from Gov Roosevelt New York President Hill Great Northern Railroad officials and noted congressmen. Congress will be asked to aid the creation of national preserves to protect forests streams and native game.
Private Basenells of the engineers battalion fled during an attempted burglary desertion case at West Point on July 13. He dropped about 30 feet and vanished into the Genesee woods behind the guardhouse. Corporal James Barry pursued and subdued the unarmed escapee after a struggle, placing him in close confinement.
Dick Williams, hanged by a mob at Alma and later revived, confesses to involvement in the murder of Harry Tandy and another white man near McFarland. He implicates Jim Rendock Johnson Jordan and Pete Golling, all colored, and notes Johnson Jordan’s testimony helped convict John Collins, the divinity student, of his father’s murder.
New York July 12 Emil Zola answered a cable inquiry on funding a gold sword for the Dreyfus family. He consulted the Dreyfus family and replied that the subscription cannot be accepted, noting his opposition to anti Semitic sentiments.
Farmers and manufacturers gathered in Chicago in secret session on Wednesday to agree on a 15 percent advance in the current cost of seeders and drills. The meeting aimed to align prices for grill and seeder implements.
Gottlieb Guchi was fined $1 and costs in police court on Wednesday for selling milk preserved with formaldehyde.
Reports indicate Gen Giletta Disan Guiseppe, an Italian officer released by France, has been arrested by Italy and ordered to face a court martial for unbecoming conduct. Paris speculation notes July 14 fetes mercy for Mme Bianchini as she faces a pardon for poisoning her husband. Munich election results show Catholic party gains. Vienna notes a suspected plot to topple ex King Milan. Berlin cites Spain’s queen regent awarding Count Von Buelow for the Carolines treaty.
Red Men's League met in Washington Wednesday night to elect officers for the organization and discuss uniforms. A plan was made to form a regiment of Red Men with Indiana as a potential participant, and members urged readiness for their service.
Schreyer plans a week long stunt riding a bicycle down a chimney at the capital. A windlass hoists the bicycle and a rope lowers him to the ground for meals. Advertisements on the chimney side will cover expenses as he faces gravity and time.
A Washington dispatch notes municipal ownership of Milan’s electric street railways is highly satisfactory. The 66 mile system covers the city including a circular line. Fares are two cents single and ten cents round trip, with a one cent concession before 3 pm in summer and before 9 am in winter. Edson company runs the lines for 20 years and over 44 million passengers were carried last year.
Washington reports Henry Vignaud says he cannot locate Paul Jones grave in Paris. Jones died July 18 1782 and was buried with French honors. He suggests remains may have been moved to a rented grave then discarded into a common burial ground.
L. L. Clayton his wife and daughter were arrested in Arthur Wisconsin on pension fraud charges. Mrs Clayton widow of veteran Matt drew twelve dollars monthly while remarried to Clayton, still drawing as Mrs Mott. They married again in Terre Haute to prove a first marriage. Marshal Williams holds the earlier marriage certificate. Clayton is described as wealthy.
In Kansas City on July 13 delegates of the Retail Clerks National Protective Association debated a seven day work week. A resolution condemned the inhuman practice of forcing workers to labor seven days in a row and urged union cooperation for national legislation granting a day of rest.
Frank Crager and Chas Pope of Pana Illinois drowned while bathing in the Okaw river. Lionel Briggs a New York boy choir singer died in agony from lockjaw after an accident. Col E T Cooper of Milford Delaware died in state prison with a term expiring in August.
A list of pension awards for Indiana residents includes Original, Additional, Restoration and increase, and Increase categories. The totals show various individuals from Dunkirk to National Military Home grants in Grant and other towns, with amounts ranging from six to twenty four dollars.
Portraits of a beautiful wife in a museum encounter with a mummy lead to reflections on marriage and aging. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments, sharing testimonial letters from women praising renewed health and vitality after treatment.
Central Standard Time timetable lists Vincennes Express arriving 10 40 am and Cairo Express daily with 4 90 fare and 11 50 am. Chicago Express runs afternoon. Marked train features include chair car parlor car sleeper dining car and dining options. Superintendent A ZION signs off with 2 40 pm notation.
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