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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1899

Page

2

Health rules govern dairy products and embalmers licensing

The article outlines dairy purity standards for milk butter and cheese including fat and nonfat content and disallowed additives. It notes a new board to license embalmers, with reappointments and a 5 dollar licensing fee, led by Milton F. Parsons and others, and cites an Illinois attorney general opinion aligning state health authority with licensing powers.

Milton F. Parsons Greensburg J. H. McCully Idavilie J. H. Fetter Peru C. G. Davis Williamsburg J. N. Frisk Clinton McCully E. C. Akin Ilinois State Board of Health Illinois Indiana

Whitney Stable Fire Destroys Victor’s Racing Stock

Whitney's stables burned with four road horses killed. Loss estimated between 350,000 and 270,000. Most Whitney racers were elsewhere at tracks. Whitney reportedly in Europe.

Jwrhitney Mary Whitney Europe

Diamond Thief Nipped

Chicago July 14 Abe Gelna 19 sought in New York on charge of stealings worth of diamonds from Mi-

Chicago Abe Gelna New York

Bridge Designs Planned for Central Avenue Project

County surveyor Coyner develops three bridge designs for Central Avenue to be completed by Monday for bidder inspection. The options include stone, plate girder, and truss patterns.

Central-ave Coyner

Deaths from Heat and Yellow Fever Across Posts

The brief notes William Agee, 15, of Richmond Kentucky, reportedly died by his own action due to heat. Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert C. R. Smith, commanding the quartermaster depot in St. Louis, died suddenly on Thursday. E C Carr of Cincinnati died of yellow fever on July 4 near Santiago while serving at an army hospital.

William Agee Richmond Sto Gilbert C. R. Smith Quartermaster S ‘ Depot St. Louis E “Ec. Carr Cincinnati Santiago Horse

Washington Notes on Indiana Delegation and Army Posts

In Washington, Indiana delegation examines army appointments and census bureau clerkships amid talk of Ohio Republicans’ anticipated triumph. The piece mentions Foraker visiting the city and hints at political maneuvering influencing federal postings.

Washington Hoosierom Army Census Bureau R Foraker Ohio

Diggers News Reports British Approval of Transvaal Reform Plan

London telegraphs from Johannesburg state the British government cordially approves the last franchise plan of the valksraad. Normal changes are advised and accepted by the Boer government. The reform bill is postponed to allow edits, hailed as a victory for Salisbury and the English peace faction. Diggers News items not yet confirmed.

London The Diggers Johannesburg Pretoria Valksraad Raad Salisbury

Court sale set for Indianapolis & Broad Ripple railway

Judge Carter orders the sale of the Indianapolis & Broad Ripple railway and park to Randall Morgan and eastern creditors at 10 a.m. Wednesday by Receiver Cockrum. Attorney Wm A Ketcham seeks to block the auction for the McDonald estate and State Bank claims, but the sale proceeds as foreclosed by bonds totaling about 400000 dollars. The sale would transfer control to Morgan and associates, integrating the road into the Indianapolis street railway system where Morgan holds the largest stake.

Wm. A. Ketcham Indianapolis Broad Ripple Cockrum Carter Ketcham Roland T. McDonald Fort Wayne Supreme Court Randall Morgan Morgan McDonald State Bank of Indiana

Hail of Stones Injures Thirteen Near Artesian Works

Chicago reporters describe a blast at the Artesian stone and lime works area where overcharged blasting powder sent stones weighing up to seven pounds showering across five blocks. Thirteen persons were injured as families fled for safety Thursday night.

Chicago Artesian Stone and Lime Works

Diverse World News From Around The World And U S

Friday's items report Paris Bastille celebration Illinois anti trust meeting Chicago Jewish Chautauqua session in Atlantic City and Kentucky negroes proposing a state ticket. Other notes include a Yellowstone Dewey naming, Port Townsend Klondikers arrival, and Nelson jailed for murder.

Paris Illinois Anti-Trust League Chicago Jewish Chautauqua Society Atlantic City N. J Joan Harrell Fort Gaynes William Hutchings Kentucky

Late Hoosier News Fatal overdoses and attempted suicides shock Indiana towns

Maud Baldwin twenty Union City died Friday from morphine overdose. Mrs Anna Palmer Leonard nineteen Rushville wed July six to Abner Leonard, accused of her father’s slaying, attempted death by chloroform Friday morning. Mrs Marion Moore Cloverdale killed while trying to stop a runaway mowing machine with a bystander on the machine.

Maud Baldwin Union City Anna Palmer Léonard Rushville Abner Leonard Marion Moore Cloverdale Cwas

Temperance pamphlet attacks Taggart era in Indianapolis

A pamphlet by Rev. T. A. Goodwin circulated by Indiana anti-saloon forces denounces 4% Taggart administration as corrupt and pro-saloon. It claims gambling dens thrive, warns business interests bow to saloons, urges temperance supporters to back good men, bolt weak tickets, and predicts two thirds of voters oppose saloon rule.

Indianapolis

Y M C A Café Plans Approved And Team Selected

Y M C A directors approved cafe plans and aimed to raise 1000 dollars by stock subscription within a month. Fred West of Chicago was named physical director. The pentathlon team for the state meet includes H Canduitt C Peck W Patterson Frank Russell Jacob Stein Metz and James L Gavin with Rev Adbert J Brown in tennis doubles at Butler college grounds.

Ney Fred West Chicago Srnday Fair Grounds H. Canduitt C. Peck W. Patterson Frank Russell Jacob Stein Metz James L. Gavin Rev Adbert J. Brown Butler College

Reductions in County Realty Assessments Mostly Minor

The county board of review made small cuts to real estate values on N Meridian St two lots and along S Meridian St from Pearl to Louisiana. Improvements on John C. Wright’s property at E Maryland St near Meridian were cut from 2000 to 20000 dollars, correcting an overvaluation.

County Board of Review Ole N. Meridianst S. Meridianst Pearlst Louisiana-st D John C. Wright Maryland-st Meridian

Is Dr Stanley Wanted by Police in Cincinnati report

The Cincinnati paper claims Dr J M Stanley of Indianapolis is wanted on charges of taking money from female patients without curing them. His father John Stanley of Ballard says the story is the work of a disgruntled physician. He notes the son graduated from Central Medical College in 1894 with honors and is licensed in Ohio and Indiana.

Cincinnati J. M. Stanley Indianapolis John Stanley Ballard Stanley Central Medical College City Ohio Indiana

Powerful alliance in China ventures links American British firms

The Tribune reports a multi million dollar alliance between Carey and Whitridge and the British and Chinese Corporation of England to push money making enterprises in China. Both firms hold large railroad contracts and expand the late Calvin Brice’s undertakings.

New York the Tribune China Carey & Whitridge Calvin Brice British and Chinese Corporation England

Death by Own Action Linked to Workhouse Return

Mary Wortpeter, sent to the workhouse from police court on Friday, attempted suicide upon arrival after concealing morphine in her hair but was stopped before she could ingest it. She left a letter to her husband saying he would be better off dead. She was sent out for assaulting him. both are repeatedly arrested and considered notorious.

Yellowstone Park London Robert C. Harper Minneapolis Minn Texas Dan Coughlin Chicago Charlevoix Mich Oregon Presidio San Francisco Barcelona Spain Levi Brown New York Jim Daly Parlor Thacker W. Va Menefee Bill’ Eagan Pietro Giovanna Swift Pean South Dakota Martin Leesburg Frank Arsenell Marty Burke Legislator Singletary Orizaba Port Townsend Alaska Thomas Graves Graves Andrew Nelson John Sundstrom Sundstrom Nelson Jesse Fields Barbourville Judge Combs Perry County Admiral Dewey Port Said Trieste Mediterranean Rex Milan Servia Northern Pacific Mary Wortpeter

Bullet in his back leads to removal for Capt. Charles D. Clay

Capt. Charles D. Clay of the Seventeenth Infantry has a Mauser bullet located by X rays lodged between his second and third ribs. Wounded March 25 near Manila, he will return to the Philippines after recovery. He is a grandson of Henry Clay.

Louisville Nsy Charles D. Clay Seventeenth Infantry Clay Manila Philippines Henry Clay

Engineer found dead beside Lake Shore engine at Dune Park

W. W. Howard, a Lake Shore engineer, was found dead beside his engine at Dune Park after leaving to adjust the headlight. He had a deep head wound from a coupling pin, and no clue to the murderer is known.

Laporte Ind W. W. Howard Lake Shore Dune Park Howard

Sailor Completes First Leg Of World Voyage Alone

Captain Adolph Frietsch reached Honolulu aboard the Coke on July 1 after departing San Francisco June 3 in a small centerboard schooner. He started the voyage to circle the globe alone on June 3 and has thus far proceeded safely through the journey.

Honolulu Victoria B. C Adolph Frietsch Coke San Francisco

Frank Constance Dead in Seymour Burial Planned here

Frank Constance, a traveling salesman, died at Seymour Friday and will be brought here for burial Sunday morning. He is brother-in-law of Air F Beery of 42 Hoyt Ave and a member of Indianapolis Star Lodge No. 1 K of P.

Frank Constance Seymour Air F. Beery Hoyt Ave Indianapolis Star Lodge No.1

Indianapolis Transfer Service Ad

Indianapolis Transfer advertises a new and old telephone number 440 for booking. It promotes prompt house calls day or night for passengers or baggage with no waiting, trunk handling with added carry charges, carpet and floor protection, and a claim that their carriage service is the finest.

Indianapolis Company Telephone 440 Tien

Webb Post Office Faces Closure In Perry Township Debate

In Webb, Perry township residents push back as rural free delivery plans to replace the local post office. Joe Penn argues the current arrangement is convenient and affordable, while Supt. Dice insists boxes and mail services can be provided without fees. Skepticism over safety and change lingers as officials press ahead.

Perry Township Webb Joe Penn William Supt. Dice Webb Post Office Mr. Dice Joe

Dreyfus Tortures Rise In Chicago Letter

A Remes cable to the Tribune says Lebon claims he used brutal chains and a 20 inch palisade around Capt. Dreyfus at Devils Island to stop an escape to an American ship that did not exist. He admits the torture was ordered.

Chicago Remes the Tribune Russia Germany Italy Dreyfus America M. Lebon Devils Island Lebon

Diamonds Stolen Suspect Arrested in Indianapolis Case

Col. L. D. Richardson, superintendent of the Hot Springs railroad, traveled from Indianapolis to press charges against A. B. Howe of the McCoy-Stowe company for allegedly stealing two valuable diamonds. Ernest Randolph, a 15 year old Hot Springs resident, was arrested and claimed Howe aided in the theft. Howe said he bought the stones from Randolph for 13 dollars and returned them after proof of ownership.

Col. L. D. Richardson Hot Springs Indianapolis A. B. Howe McCoy-Stowe Company Ernest Randolph Howe

School Building No 3 Offered for 380000 to Federal Site

Dr Maxwell head of the school board says E B Martindale will offer School Building No 3 for 380000 as the new federal site at University Square. Officials expect government to pursue condemnation of parts of the block.

Washburn Files Bankruptcy in Logansport

George P. Washburn of Logansport filed a bankruptcy petition on Friday. Liabilities are listed at 4447 dollars while assets total 5326 dollars.

George P. Washburn Logansport

Births Deaths and Marriages In Local Notices

Births list several couples and addresses noting newborn girls and boys. Deaths list many individuals with ages and causes from enterocolitis to cancer and senility. Marriage licenses name six couples including Roll to Pollock and Hays to Kirtley.

Summer plans and local officials move to larger quarters

Mrs Nicholas Ensley and daughter Amber head to New York and Jersey City to spend the summer with relatives. Arthur Overstreet and wife of Columbus visit with Congressmen and Mrs Overstreet. The postal authorities win permission to relocate local mail handling to larger quarters as the federal building space proves cramped.

Nicholas Ensley Amber New York Jersey City Arthur Overstreet Columbus Overstreet Federal Building

Hill Muslin and Dry Goods Sale Catalog Listing

Various fabric, clothing, and household items with per yard prices and bulk deals. Includes muslin, silks, linen, brushes, buttons, garters, corsets, and toys, plus canned tomatoes and cleaning products with special hour prices.

Bargains on Sale Offer Many Household Goods Today

An afternoon sale lists aprons, tablecloths, tumblers, croquet sets, belt buckles, buttons, hose supporters, ruffles, writing paper, embroidery, ladies vests, hose, pique fabrics, oxfords, skirts, shirt waists, tam o shanters, flowers, gowns, corsets, hammock ropes, tamboured swiss, and silk wraps with varied prices and discounts. Enticing items include 24 envelopes set, 24 sheets, and 16c embroidery per yard among others.

Hiecacna Seta Svasignsn Aemeneaetre Hyena Liberty and Sarah

Wright Case Sent to Cumberland Justice on Change of Venue

The cases against Frank Wright, agent for the Dayton brewing company, were moved from Irvington to Cumberland on venue change. They will be tried next Thursday before Justice Hammond. Wright is accused of refilling bottles that previously contained Anheuser Busch and other beers and selling them as the stamped beer.

Frank Wright Dayton Brewing Company Justice Pentecost Irvington

Butte Wrestler Hali Adali Retires From U S Circuit

Hali Adali the Terrible Turk announces he will not wrestle in the United States again. He blames mismanagement and says his handlers rode in Pullman cars while he rode in a smoker car.

Butte Mont Hali Adali

Anti-Trust Live Stock Market Report From Indianapolis

R. R. Shiel & Co. notes strong receipts and a market about 74 cents higher. Forecasts heavy first of week receipts and possibly lower prices. Quotes show choice mixed with dock at 4.37 to 4.45 and choice rights at 4.57 to 4.42. Cattle market steady across grades.

R. R. Shiel & Co Indianapolis

Robison in Heated Dispute Over $100 Charge

Chicago July 14 Frank de Haas Robison St Louis Cleveland baseball magnate clashed with Paul Gore auditorium annex clerk at a hotel Thursday night over a $100 charge Gore refused the request and threatened to twist Robison's nose Robison fled the scene avoiding the threat and potential violence

Robison Chicago Frank de Haas Robison Paul Gore Auditorium Annex Gore

Indianapolis Stock Market Report on Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Indianapolis stock market note dated July 14 reports cattle receipts around 1,000 with active export and shipping cattle prices from Good to prime steers at 1.80 per pound and up, heifers 4.35 to 5.00, and cows 3.15 to 3.60. hog receipts 7,500 with prices 4.33 to 4.50 for good to choice, sheep receipts 500 with yearlings at 4.25 to 4.50 and lambs 5.50 to 6.25, market activity described as fairly to moderately active.

Indianapolis Redder Wlige Sceets c Seects Secceee Bngiw

City Grain Market Prices for Wheat Corn and Hay

Friday market notes list Wheat prices for No 2 red No 3 red and mixed cars with totals and a quiet wheat pattern. Corn shows firmer quotes across No 1 white No 3 white and yellow grades with various mixed and no grade entries. Oats stabilize with No 2 white No 2 mixed and No 3 mixed values. Hay prices for No 1 timothy and No 3 timothy are cited with cents and dollar amounts.

City

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