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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1899
Page
2
Indiana political circles foresee a hard fight for George F. McCulloch of Muncie as he seeks the Republican national committeeman post. Five or six former allies, angered by his unilateral move as Hanly's manager, now oppose him, threatening to block his nomination and reshaping intra party alliances.
The unclaimed body of Mrs. Mary L. Boyer lies in the undertaking rooms of Renihaw & Blackwell. Once well to do, ill health spent her fortune. death occurred Tuesday night at North East Street. Police noted a dispute over her belongings including a diamond stud and two stones. A diamond ring reportedly disappeared. Little is known of her past except a supposed drowned husband. She once worked as a retoucher in photo galleries.
Lieut. Rowell swore in a man with 17 years service who had just passed the examination. Rowell had eight minutes to catch a train and gave the oath on the run, finishing at the door so the veteran could join the afternoon shipment of recruits. Col. Pettit praises Rowell for swiftly enlisting Hoosiers. Indiana leads the list.
The iron moulders union pressed to close their convention with a vote against abolishing the limit of one apprentice per shop and one apprentice per eight moulders. They approved funding for a mechanical drawing course for apprentices and adopted a resolution opposing the swear up tenement house cigars system, pledging support to the Cigarmakers International union, while the nine hour day was debated.
A band of white caps has formed and is targeting city leaders in Knoxville. Warning letters were sent to Maj. Lovell Alderman Walker City Marshal Haggard and the marshal's assistant demanding abandonment of official duties. The group threatens Walker's store in retaliation.
A severe quake shook Rome at 2 20 p m on Wednesday causing buildings to sway and damage to arches and palaces. Many residents were injured and some awakened from sleep in alarm, with Vatican gardens reported in the aftermath.
On the Chicago express near Fort Wayne station a gun battle broke out as Kid McMillen and four desperadoes attacked. Lieut. A. McCourt was severely wounded and McMillen shot in the hip. The smoking car was riddled and 25 shots fired before the robbers escaped toward Benaven station.
A bustling parade through downtown Indianapolis showcased the Forepaugh Sells show with elephants lions and gilded wagons. Spectators filled the curbside as police escorted the procession and revelers enjoyed bands cages and the spectacle of a gilded houseboat Cleopatra and a swarm of elephants in a sunny afternoon pageant.
Judge Allen received a touching letter from a woman likely seeking to tax another spouse. The note asks about McCoy's wife divorce status, separation length, character, and whether she poisoned him, dated Dwight Nebraska.
George Olson, of Wisconsin, special rural free mail delivery agent, spent ten days at Indianapolis headquarters learning the business then traveled to Nora in Marion county Tuesday to inspect a new route. The route will be entirely within Marion county and was recommended by Congressman Overstreet. A. H. Brown, Nora postmaster, is very eager for it.
Property owners of Block 38 bounded by Ohio Delaware New York and Alabama streets held a meeting and stated the block can be bought for 450000 to 500000. Unclear if the department will condemn Block 36 keep the old site or move to other locations.
Official Havana reports reveal a sharp rise in child deaths from measles. In the past 15 days, 453 children have died, reflecting a severe outbreak.
The Sun published names of the republican credentials committee to decide contests after precinct committeemen elections causing political commotion. Schmidt and Elliott clash as anti ring forces gain strength. The credentials meeting is set in the courthouse Friday night with primaries at 7 30. Aquatic club men praise Taggart for mayor amid mixed reactions from Republicans.
President and Mrs. McKinley will travel to Lake Champlain in coming days for Mrs. McKinley health reasons. Her condition has been worse but is reported improving. Duration and route depend on medical progress. the president may cut a western trip to St Paul and Minneapolis.
Gen. Anderson commanding the department of the lakes arrived in Cincinnati to inspect Fort Thomas. The Thirty first regiment is being formed here and will go into camp due to barracks limitations. He declined to discuss rumors of succeeding Otis in Manila.
A collection of waist sets featuring beauty pins and buttons offered in plain gold, enameled, and stone styles. Includes 48c 50c and 59c sets offered at 25c.
Announcement lists extra choice home-grown potatoes for sale tomorrow at 100 bushels per measure. Prices and exact location not specified.
Bargain domestic muslin and ticking offered at reduced prices with colors and varieties including sheets pillow cases perca les and cambric muslin. A special sale of hotel china features three times thicker ware with low prices on individual dishes cups plates and saucers.
A local advertisement lists various matting options from 15 to 21 cents, including Japanese matting, cretonne fabrics 34 inches wide, and rope portieres. It highlights heavy weight, finely woven designs, and a $2.40 quality portiere with tassels.
Albert N. Conley was brought here by Detective Stout from Jeffersonville charged with horse stealing. The Car foremen and inspectors association met in monthly session at Union Station on Wednesday. August Grilot says a colored woman robbed him of 350. he is a Brightwood railroad man and was paid Tuesday. Courtrooms will be overhauled and recarpeted during vacation. new jury boxes to be installed. Superior court rooms were overhauled last season.
The Bike Trust New York reports after an all day session managers placate interests and announce a new bicycle combine. Capitalization set at 40 million dollars, half of original plan. Forty five concerns controlling 56 plants included. A G Spalding likely to be chosen president.
In Muncie a hen adopts a brood of kittens while Jeffersonville plans a large pond snake hunt with a 20 foot specimen. Crawfordsville reports gunpoint burglary where $100 was missed, and a Philippines letter claims Beveridge won soldiers’ favor. Evansville records a fatal 18 foot fall and rioter arrest, plus beef price rise. Other items include a postmaster appointment in Lovett. a murder and robbery in Chicago. a bank wrecker facing six years. yacht races at Cowes. a poisoned school picnic in Lena. missing officials and school funds misuse. canal frauds not prosecuted. McDougall’s apoplexy near Cincinnati. and Mormon leader Angus Cannon pleading guilty to unlawful cohabitation.
Report from the navy department says Admiral Dewey and some officers will pause briefly at Carlsbad. He would need no permit from the department but would likely notify Secretary Long of his temporary absence from the ship.
Frank Smiley Robert M LeRoy and Will Cates now face bunco steering alongside larceny in the police court case led by Capt Colbert. Officials say the charge more accurately covers their swindle the old lock game. Trial set for Thursday.
Births record numerous new babies at addresses across the town including Sandy and Mrs. Miller and O and Bessie Jackson. Deaths list Halley Kelley Samuel Boyer Thomas Fitzgibbons Patrick Welsh and others with causes such as consumption heart failure and old age. Marriage licenses shown for several couples including Murphy Butterfield Stephens Clorene Lavender Fox Haynes Volner Ricks Bolce Reeves Doebber and Des Leber Mallaret Doebber.
Report notes a street duel between Wm. Collins and Jerry Morris in Vidalia Georgia and that Jerry Morris will have a funeral. Other items mention a 150000 fire in Saratoga New York and a Spanish workers strike at Gibraltar causing rioting. Davis automobiles remain detained in Little Falls New York as a broken wheel cannot be repaired.
The city adopted several road and curb projects. Clement walks on Harlan Street from Woodlawn to Prospect will have a gravel roadway brick gutters and curb on Ringgold Avenue from Orange to Minnesota asphalt on Eleventh from Central to College brick roadway cement walks and curb on Superior Street from St. Clair to St. Joseph.
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