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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
2
Tuesday night a meeting in front of the military dispersed a mob and deputies. It was said to have been decided to press Premier Du Puy for information on the government’s attitude amid the ongoing crisis and threats during the conference.
Max Regis, former mayor, was acquitted in Grenoble of murder and incendiarism charges. The verdict prompted attacks on Jews as troops quelled the mob. In Cayenne, Dreyfus heads a gendarmerie captaincy and resists interviews while awaiting revision news. he remains fatigued but in fair health, saying the decision aligns with his expectations.
Walter Newby, a Plainfield grocer formerly of Indianapolis, was seriously injured by a blow to the head from William Reynolds on a farm visit over a disputed hog bill and grocery debt. Police say Newby pursued Reynolds with a fence rail before the confrontation.
Marquis Arguelles, Spain's representative, reports a dispatch from Duke d Arcoss in Washington seeking details of the lynching of Spaniard Liebregat by Cubans on Tuesday to present a claim for indemnity to the United States government. Ex U S Senator B F Harding stricken with paralysis at Cottage Grove Oregon Tuesday and not expected to live.
A jumbled OCR item lists several brief events and incidents: heat deaths in Cincinnati, a deadly fire in Stetten Germany, New Orleans sewerage funding, speed limits for streetcars in Cleveland, a department store fire loss in Brooklyn, horse racing results in Lingfield, and various other scattered notes including a meteorite near Parramatta and a seabound vessel.
Allen Conduitt M M Defrees and Harry Adams of the Indianapolis creosoting company met Mayor Tageart and the Board of Works to discuss paving with wooden blocks on North side streets. The company reps claimed the plant could be running in 45 days, materials ordered, and paving largely complete by September 1. City leaders sought more information, with a decision likely by Friday.
Washington reports considerable irritation at the State Department over Minister Bellamy Storer failing to reach Madrid on time. Secretary Hay suspects he may have taken an excursion before proceeding, risking an international slight in the eyes of Spanish authorities. no cablegram had arrived by noon Wednesday.
Berlin June 7 The trial of Kayser Skroeder and Schachtmeyer for cheating at cards and professional gambling began under Kaiser Wilhelm's personal initiative. The case is set to reveal a major scandal with witnesses mainly army officers and sons of noble families.
Birth notices show Beecher Mitchell and Katie Mitchell 228 Allegheny street a girl. George and ave a boy. John and Bertha Casanova 2136 Chestnut Street a boy. John and Bertha Brill 729 Tremont Avenue a boy. Charles and Sarah Scheider 723 Maxwell Street a boy. J R and Alice Moore city a boy. Frank and Eva Beltz city a girl. Clinton and Opha McNew 1539 College Avenue a girl. Death notices include J M D Arco died at St Vincent's hospital from Bright's disease. Bernice Gould infant enterocolitis. Margaret Day carcinoma of liver. Ella Johnson tuberculosis. Mrs Howard cancer. Rebecca Sheindle apoplexy. Cora Rutledge inflammation of bowels. Infant Youne inanition. Patience Pope apoplexy. Infant Varney inanition. Marriage licenses list George Heistand to Marinette McConnell. Chas Shelton to Rosa Nestle. Harry Henschel to Clarr Ballard. Warren Buell to Anna Stott. Forte Bazel to Gertrude Garnett. Frank Davenport to Mattie Kennedy. William Haythorp to Hattie Morse. William Daniel to Edna Swain. John Blackwell to Katie Brower. William Bell to Cora Roberts. Joseph Hoffman to Minnie Kleis. Frank Janke to Marie Otto. William Tragedon to Anna Jones. Frederick Jungelung to Bertha Lengenberg. Frankins to Helen Seaton. Thomas Jackson to Mattie Hart. Carl Weiss to Daisy Baden.
State appeals Ruby pool-selling case to the supreme court. Detective Thornton returns from Chicago with George White. Lafayette Commercial Club files articles of incorporation at the capitol. Receiver James E. Kipperly appointed for Kennedy Manufacturing. Union Station hosts DePauw students on last exercises. Moonshining case leads to insane detention of Leona Nelson. Insane Mrs Lizzie Jones to be recommitted. Georgia watermelons arrive in town from Western Produce Co. A week-old baby girl abandoned on 12th street taken to orphan home. Leon Hamilton charged with stealing from C. F. Rafert. Knights of Columbus licensed in Indiana under new fraternal law. Providence-Washington Insurance licensed. Police instructions for wheelmen with lights result in several court appearances.
In Omaha on June 1 1898 Admiral Schley writes to Gen Maunderson that he would not seek public office, comparing to Gen Sherman’s reluctance. He asserts he has neither capacity nor prominence for higher roles and says he would not lose sleep over such possibilities.
In New York on June 7 Mysterious Billy Smith fainted during training for his fight with Tommy Ryan at College Point. Dr. Randall treated him and warned he cannot train for a week or more, likely postponing the bout.
G. S. Wilson was re-elected superintendent of the State Blind Institute for a term of three and a half years at a board meeting held on Wednesday. All teachers were reappointed for the coming year. Graduates of the institute are gathering for their biennial reunion that lasts until Friday afternoon.
President McKinley intimates Admiral Dewey will assist in laying the Chicago federal building corner stone. The president says the admiral will likely be at home by October 19.
Three deadly incidents are reported including Bob Williams in Cleveland killed by Jos Collins. In Hallettsville Texas 20 year old Charles McMurry killed Prof Charles Ledbetter over school troubles. Chicago flagman Martin O Malley dies after rescuing Mabel Smith. Fayetteville Arkansas pair Jim Herrick and Joan Hinkle fatally wound each other and a younger brother dies from wounds.
Dispatches from Vancouver and Milwaukee report sensational brief items. Mina Deville, wife of Klondike magnate French Pete, dies at 20 after a six week marriage to a 60 year old man. a Marseilles wedding is noted. In Milwaukee, C H Rowan is acquitted of unlawful use of mail in a lavish matrimonial bureau case, with earnings estimated over 100000. Actor Mansfield faces a reported assault complaint from his valet James Beebe at a police station.
New York June 7 Marcus Mayer theatrical manager was horse whipped on the steamship St Paul by actress Miss Orme who exclaimed you know me and you hounded me for years. Olga Nethersole and others intervened. Mayer escaped and Miss Orme was arrested but released after Mayer declined prosecution. Orme had been confined at Colney Hatch asylum near London.
Fremont Harris of the Indiana division cycle path committee says the gravel 16 mile route along the old national road will be travel ready in days. Farmers aided in construction. a remaining gap to Irvington blocks a full link to Greenfield until funds are raised. Wallace Sherwood promotes cycle path fundraising with a donation offer for subscribers.
Freeman Cochran was hanged at Bethany Missouri after confessing he killed George Stanborough in 1897 during a feud over a relative. The pair fought with bare fists, then Cochran returned to a farmhouse, got a shotgun, and shot Stanborough dead. He urged restraint from strong drink in his brief gallows speech.
Wierback Ralph WW was hanged in Lancaster on Wednesday morning for the murder of D. B. Landis. He kept his nerve to the last as the execution proceeded.
Jim Jeffries spoke of meeting Bob Fitzsimmons in the ring and predicted he will beat Fitzsimmons. He said he is in splendid condition and felt a conscious strength and skill backing his confidence and that if Fitz wins there will be no kicking from Jeffries.
Martin Meier was found dead Wednesday morning with bound hands and feet and a towel twisted around his neck in a small pantry. He was worth about $100,000 and lived alone for years. Police believe money was motive but have not confirmed any loot.
Birmingham, June 7. Chief of Police CTV Austin was jailed for five days by Judge Feagin for contempt. The offense followed Austin denouncing the court action in discharging Sunday violators and claiming the public should know who bore responsibility for enforcing the law.
Lieut. Fred W. Pearce of the sixth artillery fatally shot himself Tuesday while under arrest for staying away from Iloilo. Friends say a recent sunstroke affected his mind.
Multiple short ads advertise furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent at addresses such as 712 E Walnut 112 N Senate and 447 Fort Wayne plus light housekeeping options. Lost spectacles between Vermont and New York on Ellsworth and a blue and white sailor waist lost between Adelaide and Delaware on North St with rewards offered. Additional classified items seek office work by a woman, male workers for sewer on Hillside Ave and a horsepower steam engine either bought or rented.
Advertisement notes a large semi annual sale of muslin underwear with claims of choicest styles and best quality and unbeatable prices. mentions new arrivals and ongoing specials early in the week.
Indianapolis June 7 stock market reports cattle receipts 500 Wednesday shipments moderate activity prices mostly steady to higher. Good to prime steers and other cattle priced across weight ranges with feeds and stockers listed. Hogs receipts 67 Wednesday shipments 3,000 market active with prices higher.
Wheat prices mixed with No. 2 red quoted at Tic and No. 3 red at 78c for June delivery. Corn shown steady with No. 1 white at 38% and No. 4 white mixed around 32% to 39 cents. Oats steady with No. 2 white at 29% and No. 3 white at 28% to 29 cents. Hay steady at No. 1 timothy around 9.3 to 9.75 dollars and No. 2 timothy about 8.25 to 8.75.
Indianapolis Ind June 7 1999 good receipts and heavy orders especially on lights Market up 5c on lights and 216c on heavies quotes 250 to 3) at 3.90 3.95 and 200 to 4a at 5.87 4 3.90 160 to.1% at 3.8748 pigs and light workers at 2.824 3.8714 sharp advance will bring heavy receipts and likely lower prices early next week cattle market steady.
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