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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
6
A medical panel led by John N Hurty argues consumptives should die in prison to prevent spread, while Secretary Wilson notes only 11 paroles have occurred and all died. Prison conditions, hospital ventilation, and family care are cited as crucial factors in the decision.
June 15 report details a devastating tornado that killed and injured many and left farmer James Keedy and his family missing. Keedy escaped with a broken arm, recalling his wife and children moments before the house collapsed. Rescue crews recovered numerous bodies amid scattered ruins including a woman found in a store basement and the headless body of a woman in a nearby wreck.
The county board of review convenes Monday to hear objections from residents and non residents about real estate assessments. Township assessor Sauley cannot provide footing for current values. About 47 000 ships are distributed by deputy assessors as notices. many owners lack slips and must call at the assessor's office before 30 days to obtain a hearing. The five reviewers appointed by the circuit court include Treasurer Wim H Schmidt Auditor Harry B aith County Assessor Joseph E Boswell Jv Pollard and Albert Sahm. Real estate appeals likely the first item on the program.
A funnel shaped cloud siege destroyed Hermann Nebraska on June 15. Depot agent George Coyle suffered severe injuries as the tornado tore the depot to pieces while the village suffered spectacular destruction. He describes the cyclone lifting the depot and the town’s buildings blasting into fragments as the cloud passed through three times.
Henry C Havemeyer of New York testifies at the industrial commission arguing no American industry needs more than 10 percent ad valorem protection and that sugar is overtaxed He claims sugar policy harms 100000 sugar workers and costs the public 16060000 yearly to aid Louisiana growers.
Gen Anderson reports American troops suffered heavy losses at Las Pinas and Bacoor due to artillery Dewey sent to Aguinaldo last winter. Spanish prisoners now man the batteries after Aguinaldo released them to join the insurgents. the cannons were captured from Spaniards.
A young lady at a Indianapolis school was told to wash her hands by a French teacher while parents watched. She resisted, saying she did not need washing as laughter rose from the class. The teacher calmly urged her to write the sentence on the board.
Over the wires report a continuing cabmen strike in Havana. Ohio street railway workers meet in Springfield. Mark Hanna sails for England and Rudyard Kipling with family depart on Wednesday. A New York Chester street railway company raises fares by ten percent.
A health columnist argues that undigested food and weak stomachs undermine heart and nerve health, urging readers to join with nature and use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets. Testimonials claim cures for indigestion and related conditions, with praise for restoring appetite, strength, and skin.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser as a health guide that restores health through nourishment and contains no intoxicants. It appeals to readers to request the work free, offering paper and cloth editions in exchange for stamps and listing Buffalo, New York as the address.
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