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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
2
Reports indicate the state department has received advices on the boundary dispute but denies any report of a final agreement. Officials express no fear the negotiations will stall, while commentators note the matter is likely to reach the department for review soon.
City engineer Jeup will likely urge the Board of Works on Friday to order the reestablishment of streetcar lines to Garfield and Brookside parks immediately. The Garfield extension continues Shelby Street to the park entrance. Brookside runs from Tenth Street to Olney Street, then north to the park. A Riverside park route will be decided soon. The Indianapolis Street Railway Co began paving asphalt between tracks on North Pennsylvania Street after concrete work, per the new franchise. Officials were invited to ride the new cars, not yet in service.
The National Order of Buffaloes decided to rename itself the Benevolent Order of Colored Professionals. A parade led by a drum corps through Indianapolis featured about 100 delegates in colorful attire. Officers elected include Grand Prelate C. C. Stepp Grand Secretary James Shelton and Grand Treasurer A. A. Greathouse with committees and new constitution adopted.
Woodruff Andrews of Kentucky, a colored horse buyer, met Frank Slaybaugh near Union station. After a talk about horse flesh, Slaybaugh claimed a trunk debt of seven dollars and suggested a temporary loan. Slaybaugh fled. police later captured him and labeled him a con man.
The Niagara, an American built steamer, sank in a Volga River storm near Tschernijijar on Thursday. About 120 persons reportedly drowned in the disaster.
The First State Bank of Hobart filed articles at the state house on Thursday. Capital stock is $25,000 with Geo. Stocker as president and John C. Cavender as cashier.
Reports show diverse events including labor protests in Idaho and San Francisco, a Cuban payroll matter in Havana, a hospital incident in New York, and officials in Tokyo visiting steel plants. The mix mentions Sen Leonard Wood sailing to Boston and a suggestion of U S power abroad.
Manila dispatch reports General Otis intends to raise three new regiments in Manila giving him about 33,000 men. General Lawton remains hopeful after the fall of Imus and Cavite province, with Noriel evacuating Imus and Filipinos retreating toward Hinang.
By order of the president Adjutant-General Corbin directs Gen. Otis to form three skeleton volunteer regiments from Eighth Corps volunteers in the islands. Otis expects to raise over 2,000 men immediately. 1,512 enlisted per regiment will be filled from U S recruits, rejecting any 150-man company plan. Corbin notes total Ninth Corps strength reaches about 33,000 with casualties, targeting a fighting force near 333,000 after adjustments.
A bull without horns crushed George Laurie and his wife to death two miles south of Huntington on Thursday morning as they attempted to feed stock. George struggled with the animal and both were killed after Mrs Laurie rushed to help.
Friday afternoon a parade of police and fire forces includes a special fire department exhibition. Chief Barrett will deploy messengers from headquarters and engine house 13 to notify of any fire. Hose companies 5 and 17 stay on standby at their assigned houses for emergencies. The entire police force will participate in new spring uniforms. The review by city authorities occurs on Washington street in front of the court house with the water tower on display. The parade forms at West and Washington streets at 2 p.m. and proceeds through a defined circuit before disbanding near Meridian street.
The Shelby Tube Company plans to raise capital from 5 million to 10 million dollars. Funds will finance the purchase of the Pope tube plant in Hartford Connecticut and the Albany Indiana plant of Gormally Jeffery, plus acquisitions from the Indiana Bicycle Company and the Western Wheel Company.
Louis Gustavel of White County is convicted of violating the fish law. The supreme court upholds the law as valid. Even section 4, though clumsily worded, is deemed acceptable.
A mob of 15 attacked E. W. Newman and C. W. Klug non union street car workers in Cleveland on Thursday. Klug was beaten near collapse and left in serious condition while Newman was roughly treated. The car operated without police protection and authorities reported no leads.
In New Richmond Wisconsin 12 dead and 112 injured with about 75 missing after a cyclone wreckage is being cleared by 200 workers. Relief trains bring provisions as authorities expect cleanup early next week amid continued burials. In Nebraska at Hermann ten dead and 52 injured with $200000 in property loss.
Denver reports a widespread smelter strike with 1,000 idle workers as eight hour law takes effect. Workers demand pay equal to 12 hour shifts while the smelter trust pays eight hours. State arbitration seeks settlement though up to 10,000 miners may join idle ranks. Guggenheims support higher hourly rates to keep employees at work.
John Schneider, 40, an unmarried man, was found dead from a gunshot in the home of Charles Fischer at 2805 East Tenth Street on Thursday at 2:30 pm. He reportedly ate breakfast with the family and appeared happy earlier. likely acted between 11 and 12. The revolver lay in his right hand. the bullet struck the right temple. He had been out of work and was said to be despondent.
New York reports the American chair company formed with 32000 capital. Chas R Flint of this city promoted the blend said to include about 80 factories. E G Cornelius of Indianapolis chair firm denied knowledge of any connection. Vice president Woerner of Central chair company also denied involvement. Also covered are Hawking shows featuring Bob Fitzsimmons the boxing kangaroo at Hagenback’s and a local theft case where James Dacy pleaded guilty to stealing a watch chain and other items but received suspended sentence.
R. R. Shiel & Co. reports fair receipts and heavy orders at a strong market. Hog prices range 3.77 to 3.85, with various weights quoted. pigs and light hogs at 3.74 to 3.79. Cattle market described as steady.
A fragment lists multiple city blocks with for rent notices for furnished rooms light housekeeping two rooms and one parlor with options for gent or lady. Wages or pricing implied by listings. Several Wanted ads seek a young girl for dishwashing errands and a general housework post. Also a lost beaded purse at English's opera house with reward.
Mobile Alabama June 15. Lester Farrell reports a young negro house servant assaulted him several days ago. The child is said to suffer from a loath some disease. The black brute was arrested Thursday and is closely guarded to prevent lynching.
Cattle receipts 250 and sheep receipts 600 report an active market with prices largely unchanged for cattle and higher in spots. Quoted categories include good to prime steers around 1,150 to 1,350 pounds and high grade feeding stock. sheep and lamb lots show demand with good to choice yearlings and shipped lambs pausing near 4 60 to 5 00 per hundredweight. City grain notes firmer wheat and mixed corn prices with multiple car lots listed.
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