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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1899
Page
2
Paris reports that the court of cassation has ordered a new trial for Alfred Dreyfus. The court martial will convene at Remmes to hear the case anew.
Paris dispatch reports ex Maj Esterhazy admits writing the bordereau that convicted Dreyfus. He claims orders from Sandherr and cites top army chiefs. Only De Clam remains scapegoat as Remmes court martial nears to clear Dreyfus and end the affair.
Washington reports Minister Straus in Constantinople says a note verbale from Turkey’s foreign affairs states the export ban on horses is removed and a five Turkish lira duty will apply to each horse exported. The Turkish lira is valued at $4.32.
German Americans from across the nation will convene in Chicago on August 13 for the fourteenth annual Bundes Krieger Verein reunion. An estimated fifty thousand visitors are expected and preparations are underway to accommodate them over a five day festival.
Ridgeport June 3 notices posted at the tin trust lin tin mill warn of a Saturday night shutdown indefinitely. No reason given for the layoff affecting over 2,000 men.
An interesting marriage occurred Friday in Galena Kansas. The couple were Mrs Jane Williams aged 102 and James Morgan aged 7. Mrs Williams was born in Tennessee and this marks her third marriage.
Jas Births and marriages listed. Rocker girl born at 1322 W Washington. Anna Schoenemeier 951 N Ack Ave. girl reported. Deaths: Christian Nottmeyer, 64, heart disease. Marriage licenses issued to Cherdson Schoolcraft and Bessie Baine and to Janitz to May.
Robert Craig of the United States is ordered to Manila to assume censor duties and relay chief signal to General Otis. He will relieve Major Dent Hobart, whose family has left for Long Branch.
Washington reports Ohio Republicans accept the Columbus ticket while administration Republicans celebrate Nash as a Hanna win. President McKinley showed keen interest at the convention and Dalzell predicts a 50 000 margin for the ticket. Democrat Gordon countered that party factions are sharp and the Democrats could defeat Hannar’s governor candidate.
The Republican state ticket announced in Columbus includes Governor George H. Nash Lieutenant Governor John A. Caldwell Supreme Judge W. Z. Davis Auditor Walter D. Guilbert Treasurer Isaac B. Cameron Attorney General James M. Shears and Trustee of Public Works Frank A. Huffman.
The Lexington battalion of the state guard left on a special train for Manchester to quell the Poker Steward feud participants. Each captain selected 30 men, with Lieut Longmire adding ten to man the Gatling gun. Col. R. D. Williams leads the expedition and underscores mountain-foe experience.
A telegram from near the pursuit of a bandit gang reports 15 men under a Corbin County sheriff tracking the robbers who fled with $50,000 into the Medicine Bow mountains. Evidence shows the outlaws laid relays to feed horses. A fierce fight is expected hourly. Rewards total $2,000 per bandit captured dead or alive. The bandits carry short carbines and are wary of the approaching force.
The Ohio 13th district congressman Norton attends state tax board hearings for assessment reductions. He comments that the anti trust platform is humorous given Ohio's strong anti trust law and the high profile cases led by Attorney General Monnett against Standard Oil. He notes Bryan’s potential renomination and reflects on 16 to 1 in Ohio and 1877 silver debt resolutions.
William Walters and N Hovey Sr along with Samuel Owens face grand jury scrutiny. Walters charged with criminal assault on Gertrude Emerine, 12, stepdaughter of Charles Emerine, perjury for Owens. The assault occurred Tuesday night at Fairview Park after Walters and Owens accompanied by women. Police officer Wheatley testified he heard vulgar language and attempted arrest. Walters fled via canal. Judge Cox bound Owens over for perjury. Emerine hunted Walters, Owens. David Wamsley testified on Emerine’s frenzy.
Johann Strauss the waltz king, composer of the Gypsy Baron and The Blue Danube, died in Vienna on June 3. Born in Vienna, he debuted as an orchestra conductor at 19 and wrote his first waltz at six. His father opposed him. his mother guided his early training. In 1872 he conducted 1,000 musicians in Boston and received a laurel wreath from American admirers.
Washington announces plans for six cruisers Cleveland Denver Des Moines Chattanooga Lacoma Galveston costing 1 141 900 dollars each They will be 3 400 tons about New Orleans class with 16144 knots speed and wood copper sheathing to avoid dry docks The main battery will include ten five inch rapid fire guns and a 15 rifle machine gun secondary battery Completion targeted within 24 months These ships are built for action with strong protection for crews.
The unidentified man, in an advanced stage of decomposition, was found Saturday morning in the Chicago river. Laundry marks on his linen suggest the person is C. W. Poor, though no such resident exists in Indianapolis. A notebook lists Charles McGuire of Indianapolis as a possible name, but no McGuire or Pennsylvania Avenue address can be confirmed.
Chicago June 3 at a meeting of Winsis congressmen Col gressman A J Hopkins withdrew from the race for the speakership. Nine of the 11 congressmen attended and decided to support Col Db Henderson of Iowa. Hopkins urged harmony.
In Columbus on June 2 Mark Wanna learned Henderson held 91 votes in the republican caucus, needing 95 to elect. Ohio support shifted to Henderson and now the Iowa man holds more than enough to secure the speakership.
A letter to Arkansas State Treasurer Little reveals a large bond swindle totaling 175000 dollars. An executor in New York inquired about 70 six percent bonds of Arkansas, seventeen have been redeemed, raising questions about counterfeit bonds and further fraud. Officials fear additional victims.
Alexander Scott warned his sister in law Aelpha Scott to come outside and he would knock her head. A brick was exchanged and both were fined for assault and battery. Elmer Jarman was arrested for breaking into a vacant building, stealing lead plumbing, and received 180 days for malicious trespass after deserting from the US Army. John Kelly and Edward Campbell stole scrap iron and were fined five dollars and 90 days. Jesse Brooks and John Grasso fined for drunkenness and malicious trespass after tearing flowers in Garfield park. Savannah Jacoby and Jack Gardner fined for assault and battery after a neighborhood quarrel. William Noble faces a five dollar fine and 20 days in the work house.
The governor’s office endures a heat induced flood of bizarre letters. Mr Wilson notes hot weather as a trigger for morbid and alarming messages, with June and July showing high counts of self destructive reports. A visitor from Marion soldiers’ home asks for ten cents for coffee before the governor returns.
The June session of the Mazet investigating committee ended with H. Co. Henderson suing Chairman Mazet Frank Moss and James C. Crawford for 19000 damages each. Henderson was forcibly ejected after drawing a knife and challenging the ejectment. Summonses were served on the defendants Friday night.
In Pittsburgh on Saturday Judge Frazer jailed W. H. House an ex-assistant city attorney for one year and ten months in the penitentiary for aiding ex-city attorney W. C. Moreland in embezzling city funds. Moreland has already served his sentence.
Albert Vogel aged 18 and Ida Fitts 36 ran away from Zanesville Ohio and wed in Newport New York. the bride was a Sunday school teacher and the groom her pupil, sparking a local uproar and potential annulment by Vogel’s furious parents. In another item Mrs Brenner fired at R W Boeger over a kiss judgment. the bullet struck him and may prove fatal. A New York hospital nose reconstruction follows a San Juan Hill injury to a soldier whose nose was crushed by a rifle butt.
The Indianapolis ball club may play Sunday’s game without interruption after Mayor Taggart granted permission on condition the club’s attorneys file a motion for a rehearing next week. If not filed, authorities will stop Sunday ball.
Four thousand people gathered at the Auditorium in Louisville on Friday for the Ohio valley league of bimetallic clubs. Speakers included Mat O Doherty Wen tucky John J. Schntz Ohio and W J Bryan. The group endorsed the Chicago money plank and condemned imperial policy toward the Philippines as contrary to the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Bryan spoke on money and attacked trusts. L A Russel delivered a direct free silver speech.
New York announces that on Saturday the Harper brothers and McClure publishing houses have merged into a single company. The consolidation creates a larger firm with combined catalogues and operations under common ownership.
Ticker notes Gen Gomez improves. Bribery trials begin Thursday in Pennsylvania. Ted Sloan wins a race and 60s over signs at Epsom. Rear-admiral Sehler greeted in Chicago. Senator Wanna to sail for Europe in June. Iron workers Le Crenusot return to work in France for higher wages.
Classified items show multiple rental offers for rooms at 7 Fort Wallaye avenue 126 N New Jersey street 313 Capitol avenue and 420 N Senate with light housekeeping options. A lost item details a lady’s solid case inscribed From Peart to Jessie Aug 1891 and asks for return to county auditor's office with a reward.
The jury hearing the Maud Goodin acid throwing case resumed Saturday after closing speeches by Attorneys Wilt sie for the state and Duncan for the defense. Public sentiment at the courthouse suggested a hung jury, though the defense hoped for such an outcome.
John W. Kise sued Allen Kaylor for conversion of Jackscrews. The case reached Squire Clark who spared Kaylor from a fine after Kise persisted beyond the court's command to stop.
William Dethloff sat beside the graves of his two wives at Woodlawn cemetery when, Saturday morning, he shot himself twice in the head. He probably will die, according to reports.
In Atlanta on June 2, veterans observed Jefferson Davis's birthday with exercises in the House of Representatives. Henry Richardson delivered the oration at the event.
Benla Anderson alias Carrie Jones was arraigned before Justice Flashes in Summit. She was committed to the county jail at Elizabeth pending requisition papers.
Lewis Warner of St. Louis died instantly from a live wire Friday after a train fatality. Swiger reportedly aimed. Charles Slarbert of Salem West Virginia on Saturday morning. Dr A M Shields of Springfield Ohio shot and killed George Linton a colored man who had whipped the doctor’s child.
Friday sales show a quiet market with mixed cattle prices for good to prime steers 1 350 pounds and up at 5 10 to 5 40. Select and medium steers range 1 150 to 1 300 pounds with quotes around 4 85 to 5 10. Hogs receipts 4 0 Saturday ship ments 1 000 and market fairly active with good to choice medium and heavy packing and lighter weights at 4 85 to 5 10. Sheep and lambs see steady pricing with good to choice lambs 6 4 and yearlings to 5 et al.
Grain prices and bids appear for corn and wheat with several classes listed. No. 1 red and No. 1 white oats show steady to dull demand while timothy hay sells around 9.25 to 9.75 dollars for No. 1 and 8.25 to 8.75 for No. 2.
R. R. Shiel & Co. reports receipts today about a quarter of previous volume. Market strong for lights with orders for ten double decks of lights and pigs but only two delivered. Prices range 3.75 to 3.82 for various hog groups and light Yorkers at 3.79 to 3.82. cattle market strong. trust selling pigs 20 cents per 100 under purchase price.
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