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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1899
Page
6
Official reports note cases of heat exhaustion among Wheaton's brigade after operations near Paranaque and the Zepote river engagements. Twenty cases were treated by surgeons on Saturday as troops faced high temperatures during bombardment and reinforcement efforts.
Police hunt two men masquerading as a woman who entered the Swiss recluse Pileser’s home and strangled him for hoarded treasure. Evidence includes cambric scraps and bent hair found in the murderer’s room as the case unfolds.
The Fifty-first Indiana reunion was held at Pittsboro in Hendricks County on Tuesday with Companies A and C present. Capt. M. T. Russell of Des Moines Iowa, a member of Des Moines park board, was en route from Indianapolis to the reunion. The Fifty-first veterans recalled their Civil War service in the Army of the Cumberland.
Official reports dated June 13 say relations between Germany and China have improved since the German punitive expedition into Shandong province. The update notes a marked improvement in diplomatic ties.
The chief of detectives reports Sunday seizure of 42 files and 130 machetes. Gen Ludlow has appointed a commission to review Cuba gambling laws amid alleged police protection and rising scandal.
Over 1 000 brickmakers in St Louis strike as labor unrest spreads. A 14 year old Fred Day dies in Pittsburg after a fall from a freight elevator. International athletic contests set for July 22 with plans under way. Volunteers sail from Manila bound for Portland Oregon. Bauer a Springfield Ohio magnate dies Monday. Sampson of Fineville Kentucky convicted for killing his wife. Four steamers with 704 passengers run aground near Seattle en route to Alaska. Pedestrians in New York start a go as you please race. Becker of Chicago to stand trial next Monday for wife murder. Robinson of Lexington Missouri commits suicide in a Cincinnati hotel. Officials leave St Louis as replacements arrive in efforts tied to Cleveland and Gov. Pingree. Philippine envoy warned to prevent spying in America. Brown of London dies, a noted English language figure. Herald denies Mark of his associates affects publication concerning Senator Foraker. Diego California refuses commander of Japanese drill 200 troops in city. International question viewed as pressing by leaders. McKin- event outlines suggest ongoing political tension.
Fort Wayne Ind June 18 C L Centlivre president of the Centlivre brewing company says a report from Indianapolis that all breweries will combine is news to him and to other local brewers He states his brewery has not been asked to join the trust and believes only the larger brewers may form such a combine.
The Plainfield Ladies Reading Club wrapped its seventh season with a gathering at Mrs. Jonathan Morgan’s home attended by visitors from nearby towns. Walter Newby, struck on the head by Reynolds, is not expected to live as Reynolds faces arrest. Central academy plans a commencement this week and talks of an electric line to Indianapolis slated for completion by September.
A New York syndicate bought and reorganized the old Gas and Electric Company in Connersville Ind The capital stock stands at 75000 with plans to overhaul the plant thoroughly.
Henry Leech, 17, of near Bloomington, was shot and killed by Eldon Frantz, his half-brother, while hunting on Sunday. They separated, and Frantz fired after thinking he saw game, fatally blowing off the top of Leech's head.
Prof E B Stuart of the Chicago health department tested 40 milk samples from infected cows to decide if tuberculosis is carried by milk. Findings could prompt an ordinance forbidding importation or sale of milk from uninspected herds.
Star reports Admiral Dewey will not accept the home offered by Americans. He cabled a friend that he must decline the gift but would accept a raised fund to invest in a home for sick and disabled soldiers.
Union Pacific advertises a greatly reduced round trip fare of one fare plus $2 for National Educational Association attendees to Los Angeles July 11 through 14, 1858. It touts palace sleeping cars dining, library and reclining chairs as well as route options via Omaha or Kansas City and invites inquiries to agents A G Sherman in Cincinnati and J H June in Indianapolis.
Grand Lodge B P O Elks St Louis announces round trip fare seven dollars fifty cents with return by June 25. Indianapolis Elks depart on June 20 by a special Big Four train at 11:45 a m returning via the Vandalia. Tickets on sale June 19 and 20 and for all June 19 23 trains. For details contact Big Four offices Washington Street or Union Station.
The Vandalia Line offers a June 19 and June 26 round trip to St Louis at $7.50, good to June 25, with a local sleeper in both directions after 9:00 p m until 7:20 a m. Five trains each way. New parlor car service features on the Pennsylvania Short Line Indianapolis to Chicago route, with cars leaving Indianapolis 11:35 a m and arriving Chicago 5:10 p m. Tickets from ticket agents or W W Richardson D P A.
Special round trip service from Dayton to Dayton Soldiers' Home via C., H. & D. on Sunday, June 18. Departure from Dayton 7:15 a.m. Return from the Home 7:00 p.m. Fare listed as $1.25 for the round trip.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway offers round trip tickets to Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs and Greenwood Springs at one fare plus 2.00 for travel from June 25 to July 11 with return by October 31 1899. Colorado Special departs Chicago 10:00 am daily arriving Denver next afternoon and Colorado Springs the same evening. Dining car meals included and only one night en route.
Gi Waldo Smith of New York, president of the Wholesale grocers association, told the industrial commission that the group is voluntary and not incorporated. He said it helps members profit on about one third of items, as some staples were sold at net cost or at a loss. He noted sugar prices fell after Arbuckle and Dosher refineries began operations, while American company dominance kept prices high.
An advisory note promotes conservative investments in rubber and coffee. It cites long productive lives for rubber and coffee trees, claims rising rubber prices, and offers free government reports. It lists officers of a coffee enterprise and invites readers to request pamphlets.
A SUN reporter finds Postmaster Hess uninterested in the Milwaukee game he attended, describing a tame shutout with two hits and no scoring. Hess says he left in the fifth inning, preferring high action and home runs to tame fielding.
Mystic Shrine event details list June 12 and 13 departures from Indianapolis with return options through July 2, stopover at Brocton for Chautauqua lake visitors, and steamship exchange between Cleveland and Buffalo. Murat Temple departs June 13 with Knickerbocker sleepers. tickets priced at 12.25 with open public rates and extensions. Contact Big Four office for reservations and information.
During late June and early July the Missouri Pacific Railway offers round trip tourist tickets to Colorado points with return by October 31. The rate is one fare plus $1.00. For full information call or write G. A. A. Deane Traveling Passenger Agent Missouri Pacific Railway 231 McCreast Indianapolis.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad offers two mountain routes between Denver Grand Junction and Grand Junction Ogden via main line through Leadville and Greenwood Springs or Marshall Pass through the Black Canyon. Tickets via the Scenic Line of the World permit travel both directions using different routes, with pamphlets available from S. I. Hooper in Denver.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve wind colic and cure diarrhoea. Price listed as twenty five cents per bottle.
The Chicago and North Western Railway has issued a well printed booklet titled What They Say about their electric lighted 20th century train The Northwestern Limited It features unique design and engaging content A H Waggener Indianapolis Indiana provides the quotation.
H le SHUTE advertises progress laundry and offers to clothe old brick buildings in rock faced stone imit. Located at 24 Talbot block, ijgc.
Daily business lunch 10 a m to 2 p m offered at Ormonde 16 West Pearl Street with a ladies lunch service on the second floor.
A fragment lists a Chicago Express timing from 11.50 am to 2.40 pm with Parlor Car service. A. A. Zion signs as Superintendent.
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