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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
6
Secretary Gage replies to the president on civil service changes, arguing critics miscast reforms and that the reform league overstates incompetence. He claims merit lists were inflated and asserts the new regulations will not harm administration, though supporters see benefits.
Cincinnati June 10 editor Kohlsaat of the Times Herald has been accused by Jos B Foraker of using his paper as the personal organ of President McKinley He claims Kohlsaat is a liar and a propagator of rumors about his alleged involvement in jailbox forgeries and discusses his conflicts with McKinley in the Ohio campaign He demands a public clearing of his name.
DENSBURG N Y June 10 The Rockefeller family has bought the hotel properties of Henry Lewis and Harris G Maker in Brandon Franklin Bunty. They already own most land in Brandon and plan to consolidate all property ownership. No vacant rooms remain for visitors as purchases accelerate demolition for material reuse amid heavy protection of the sites.
New York dated June 10 reports the Manhattan elevated railroad achieving a decisive victory as the grand jury refused to act on the board of health's complaint. The move is viewed as a political setback to Tammany Hall amid ongoing tensions between the health board and reform factions.
Washington June 10 move to purchase a home for Admiral Fwey threatens to die a-barmin. Despite advertising, daily contributions dwindle. The total had reached 6,207.80 by Thursday. A Warm Meeting Tackensack June 18 bee swarm drives congregation at Montvale Reformed Church during prayer service. Reverend Joseph TE presiding.
A Filipino junta in Paris reports Aguinaldo pushing intrigues among American officers in the Philippines. They claim a cabal targets Gen. Henry Lawton, who is viewed as the sole capable American commander there, while Aguinaldo also suggests inviting Dr. Parkhurst to investigate corruption in Manila.
New Orleans judge N H Righter settles the Langles estate dispute from the La Bourgogne sinking last year. The matter hinged on which sister died first as both left wills. The court ruled the younger Pauline Costa Langles outlived the elder, affecting legacies totaling about 200000 dollars.
George B Barrow his wife and Bella Anderson the kidnapers were brought before Judge Fursman. Trial for Barrow set for Wednesday next week with the women to follow. They faced grim letters from outraged correspondents including a threat labeled Nemesis.
Washington June 9 Gen Corbin orders immediate enlistment of 2600 regulars at recruiting stations across the country raising fighting force to 65000. Treasury comptroller rules hospital corps not counted in regular establishment and eligible as nurses transferring 2600 men to civilian employee class.
Trustees call for immediate donations to relieve tens of thousands of Cuban orphans in Santa Clara and Havana. Fifty thousand children are described as in want after wartime distress. Signers include Gen. Greene Rear-admiral Sampson Levi P. Morton and Cornelius N Bliss. Treasurer is Robert Bacon of J P Morgan & Co.
The Board of safety decided to pay Central union telephone company's long standing debt and accept free service until next year. Debts include 1393.46 and 2500 by Gamewell police and fire telegraph. Funds were shifted from hose and horse funds to cover electrical costs leaving little for hose. Fireman James W Taylor resigned amid multiple charges. Captain Albert Maurer recommended for pension due to old injury. Fireman John W Miller to receive trial after attorney Kealing threatened mandamus. vote split between commissioners Roth and Morse with President Mack for Miller.
A fragment highlights the value of a pure whiskey for medicinal use in the sick room. It notes the article is long desired, well known, and commonly kept in drug stores and grocers, praising its purity and stimulating properties.
The government has deemed Daffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey a real medicine and requires it to pay the medicine tax. If not yet tried, read this notice and verify the claim by personal experience.
May 21 1899 timetable note arrives at 1 49 am and lists Cairo Express daily at 430 pm with Vincennes Progress as source.
Consul J C McCook from Dawson City reports Alaska gold fields at Forty Mile Eagle City and Seventy Mile districts growing promising with potential to rival Yukon placer gold. He estimates this year’s Yukon output at 70 million dollars and forecasts possible doubling next year.
The Park theater will reopen next Thursday Sunday and Saturday nights and a Saturday matinee for the Buffaloes annual benefit. Over 50 cast members include Harry Fidler and Black Patti veterans. The program features vaudeville and a Dark Town picnic. Mary Field will read from Eugene Field at Tabernacle church Monday. Traveling men plan two Wallace circus benefits June 24. The Buffaloes aid sick members. Indianapolis Traveling Men's Club has 2700 members. Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra at Fairbanks begins new programs Monday.
Washington June 10 the canal commission was appointed to assess feasibility and practicability of a canal across the Isthmus of Panama. Members include Rear admiral John G Walker Samuel Pasco Alfred Noble George S Morrison Peter C Hains Wm Burr Ozwald H Ernst Lewis M Haupt Emory R Johnson. They will tour Nicaragua and Panama scouting sites and report to the next congress.
A miscellany of briefs notes various events and figures: Chicago plans a women’s hotel. a reported landslide near Little Rock proved fake. Louis Castor, wife murderer, captured in Keene New Hampshire. detectives pursue Wyoming train robbers. a phosphate discovery near Clarksville Tennessee stirs excitement. a new racing yacht named Columbia will be launched. ex Senator Gorman ill at home in Maryland. Altgeld says Senator Jones will not resign as chairman of the national Democratic committee. New York University awards doctor of laws to William R Day. Congressman Bailey of Texas tipped to lead minority in Congress. Capt Peter Devries seeks to place 100 Dutch families in Georgia. an attempted float of the steamer Paris off Falmouth failed. Grant Bell of Cedartown released after alibi in assault case. Edward Miller of Burlington sues Prof Slocum for 10000 over X ray injury. Congressman Charles Dick to manage Ohio GOP campaign. Percy Cox of Westfield hanged himself.
Madrid report says Infanta Isabella, aunt of King Alfonso, sent an anonymous wreath for Castelar. The queen regent criticized the act, triggering a quarrel that ends with the Infanta moving out to private lodgings. The incident stems from a political misstep involving the royal family.
The industrial commission heard Theodore T. Davis of Marietta Ohio describe being compelled to exit the oil business by the trust. He said small firms could not survive due to lack of favorable pipeline rates. the trust lowered prices to crush competition and then raised them.
A full meal for 10 cents is offered as the business lunch served daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ladies’ lunch is available on the second floor at Ormonde located at 16 West Pearl Street.
Wulschner's offers pianos at the lowest prices with easy terms. Located at 130 N Pennsylvania Street the store promotes affordable purchase options for buyers seeking value and flexible payments.
Missouri Pacific Railway sells round trip tourist tickets from St. Louis to Denver and certain Colorado points at one fare plus 2 dollars, valid return until October 31. Availability June through early July. For details contact G. A. A. Deane, Traveling Passenger Agent, Missouri Pacific Railway, 231 McCreast, Indianapolis.
Teething remedy for children promises soothing effects and pain relief with claims it cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold at twenty five cents a bottle.
Red letter dates announced for low excursion trips to St. Louis June 18 to 20 Los Angeles July 2 to 7 Detroit July 3 to 6 Seashore August 10 Philadelphia September 1 to 4 Write to see agents for particulars WW Richardson D P A
The Indianapolis Elks will travel on a special Big Four train from Indianapolis at 9:33 a m on Tuesday June 20 returning via the Vandalia. Grand Ledge B P O Elks and public open rates are 7 50 round trip with sale June 18 20 and return valid to June 25. Further details at Big Four offices Washington Street or Union Station.
On Sunday in Paris a sense of unease grows about President Loubet visiting Long Champs to view the grand prix. Royalists buy many grand stand tickets while nationalists and socialists vow to be mobilized. Police at the track will be heavily reinforced.
Nearly 300 stevedores at Santiago de Cuba strike for 2 dollars a day instead of 1.25. Havana cabmen totaling about 6000 are on strike. In Buffalo New York, 42 ore handlers from a furnace company demand higher wages.
Old brick structures receive imitation rock faced stone coverings as suggested by H 11 SHUTE at 4 Talbot to improve facade appearance and durability. The note outlines a method for cladding brick exteriors with stone imitation panels.
National Educational Association convenes in Los Angeles July 11 14 1899 with Union Pacific offering one fare plus 32 cents round trip. Rail service praised for Washington 1898 voyage includes palace sleepers dining cars and free reclining chairs. Booklet The Overland Route available through A G Sherman Cincinnati agent for details and tickets.
A fragment lists train markings Dy Daily C Chair Car P Parlor Car S Sleeper D Dining Car and credits Zion as Superintendent, indicating a transportation era glossary and passenger car classifications.
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