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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1899
Page
3
In Hartford City Indiana on June 14 two doctors sued James J Maddox for 68 dollars for treating his wife. Maddox claimed the woman was not his wife triggering a public demonstration when she was brought from Fort Wayne years ago. The court ruled against him.
Deputy sheriffs Ripple and Tuley forced entry to the county jail as Mrs. John Tiane and her daughter resisted vacating their home after a tax sale. The pair, who had refused to leave for two years, were loud as officials announced the sale and insisted they would not listen to proposed terms.
Ed Harvey, a colored man, was brought from Alexandria to Anderson Indiana by officers after a mob of about 300 surrounded the wooden dais demanding his release. Earlier in the day he resisted arrest and allegedly stabbed Edward Sherman chief of the fire department and disemboweled spectator William Ridinger who later died. Harvey was overpowered after a desperate struggle and pleaded for police protection from the crowd.
A mob of 300 residents in Auburn raided the Garrett county jail to seize Helms accused of assaulting two girls. The sheriff spirited the prisoner away to parts unknown. In Richmond a wedding linked Rev Gur ney Binford of Carthage and Miss Elizabeth Schneider occurred, with plans to travel to Japan for missionary work.
Frankfort plans a local race meet as part of preparation for upcoming events. The report also notes various county happenings from Owen to Posey including governance and community activities.
An assorted Indiana roundup reports estates and legal actions, wrecks and crimes, stormy politics, and curious local tales from towns like Greensburg, Crawfordsville, Richmond, and Terre Haute. Highlights include a murder sentence for Alfred Baird, a dismissed tally alter case, a street opening dispute, and oddities such as a boy with a revolver and a man drilling a fake gas well.
The Times-Herald resumes its editorial attack on Senator Foraker calling out a $125,000 lobbyist fee. It questions lobbying through the Ohio legislature for a street railway bill favored by Cincinnati’s railway interests and notes previous fees, suggesting inflation and political leverage.
Bedananuro, a Cuban lecturer, spoke at A. M. E. Zion Church on Cuba and race issues. He described Spanish oppression, argued for Cuban self governance, and urged Black education while contrasting customs including drinking and cooking roles. He warned against rioting.
The Harrisburg report notes the Pennsylvania Democratic platform pledges fidelity to party principles, lauds William J Bryan as our matchless leader, calls for wiser state economy and honest government, condemns the governor's haste in appointing Quay, demands bribery prosecutions, and anchors an anti trust plank. No clear stance on national questions.
On Tuesday in Chicago four people ended their lives for varied reasons. Mrs Maggie Creed drank carbolic acid while holding her four week old infant, despondent over illness. William Hlofsaes shot himself after brain fever. Charles Meich hanged himself due to being out of work. Jacob Whalter drank carbolic acid, deemed insane. The following morning Minnie Layton, described as dissolute, hanged herself in a police station and Mrs Christian Hegele drowned in the lake.
A gang of 30 to 49 stevedors fired on about 60 iron ore handlers aboard the whaleback Samuel Mather in Buffalo on Tuesday evening. Some 150 to 200 shots were fired and three men were injured: Joseph Marek 41 Mike Smith 28 and John Malyeck 30. Sixteen men were arrested as the melee broke out over taunts.
In New York on June 14 Bella Anderson also known as Carrie Jones pleaded guilty to kidnapping Baby Marion Clark before Justice Fursman. George Barrow and Addie Barrow faced arraignment as jury selection began for Barrow’s trial while Anderson was remanded to the Tombs.
Harrisburg dispatch reports two noncommissioned officers of the Nineteenth Regular Infantry killed at Camp Meade Tuesday night when Private Murphy, a raw recruit of Company B, discharged a Krag Jorgensen rifle. Corporal Bostel died after being struck in the head. Corporal Cummings died from hemorrhages near the heart.
BRUSSELS June 14 reported that King Leopold has offered Spain 50 million francs for the Canary Islands.
The Ward line freight steamer Macedonia, struck by the Old Dominion steamer Hamilton in dense fog off Long Branch Tuesday night, foundered near Normandie-by-the-Sea before dawn. No further details on crew or casualties were released.
Commencement festivities at Butler College begin with the sophomore oratorical contest and include a series of receptions, baccalaureate services, and the main exercises. Notable attendees and graduates include Perry M. Byrum and Elizabeth Campbell, with master’s degrees awarded to Jessie Christian Brown and William Dowling Van Voorhis. The schedule spans Tuesday through Thursday, with alumni events and speeches by Rev. Allan B. Philpott.
Xenia Ohio in June faces empty funds as city and county workhouse runs out of cash. With no money to cover running expenses, the board of workhouse directors votes to halt expenditures. As a result 25 prisoners receive their freedom on Thursday.
Vancouver June 14 report on the Edmonton trail notes terrible suffering along the route to the Klondike. Whole herds of cattle perished while the Hudson Bay Trading Company has saved hundreds of Americans from death by starvation by distributing flour.
In Bowling Green Ohio on June 14 Paul Zeltner, described as one of the slayers of attorney E H Westenhaver, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in the penitentiary without pardon. John Zeltner, his brother and participant who fired the first shots, faces next trial.
The Commercial club reports new members since February 1 including D. M. Geeting W. P. Herod Moses Selig J. W. Walker G. A. Becker G. A. Archibald Leopold Levy J. F. Allen B. A. Jenkins J. H. Furnas A. S. Blackledge C. A. McMonnell Elisha Havens Robert Geddes J. H. O Borgie NN. A Gladding Me Pagkare
Peter G Ch Attias, a trekker explorer, travels by foot around the world. He left Cadiz on January 1, 1808 aiming to win a 222100 purse offered by the London Sporting Club and expects an interview with the president.
A vintage advertisement notes that when a person is seriously ill head sarsaparilla helps recovery. It mentions laundry services by Progress laundry and includes a brief line about collars and cuffs. The tone imitates a period health tonic promotion.
Grand Lodge event announced for June 20 to 23 in St Louis with Big Four routes. Indianapolis Hik s train departs Tuesday at 11 45 am for $7 50 round trip. tickets on sale June 19 20 and valid return to June 2. Public rates apply with sales at Big Four offices and Union Station.
Buffalo XN June 14 15 tickets sold June 12 13 good to return with extension to July stopovers to Chautauqua lake and Murat Temple departure Knickerbocker 6 23 p m June 13 special sleepers available public trains from Indianapolis June 12 13 includes sleeping car and travel info at No 1 East Washington Union Station.
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