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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
6
Brig. Gen. Charles King describes the first brigade’s stubborn fight near Manila on Feb. 17 at San Pedro Macati. He notes higher casualties yet greater enemy damage, pays tribute to regimental commanders and several officers, and mentions captured ordnance including two Krupps and various rifles and munitions.
The Hague dispatch reports Turkish delegates at the peace congress opposing a permanent arbitration tribunal, arguing it would infringe the sultans prerogatives. The Kaiser is said to side with the weaker nations against stronger powers curbing their independence. The report also notes ongoing recruitment and local disturbances described as soldiers and new forces in California and Indiana.
Harmony W Hichhorn, representative from Wells county, reports broad Democratic optimism for 1900. Hugh Dougherty of Bluffton may seek a governor nomination while Maj Menzies is also considered. The party aims to unite on a steel honest platform with the trust issue dominant and expect political thunder from Congress.
In Pawhuska Oklahoma Osage and visiting Delaware guests wrap up a week of dances and ceremonies with a large smoke. Indians circle ground pipes exchanged hosannas while ponies and miles of beads gifts pass to the visitors. Next year the Delawares plan to host the Osages in similar style.
James H. Post of Brooklyn testified before the industrial commission on Friday that fierce competition among refiners drives sugar prices lower over five years. He noted he sells for two independent refiners and explained distribution methods. He argued Cuba will remain the cheapest producer as its yield grows, stabilizing raw and refined sugar prices.
Thomas Zaph aged 45 was found guilty of criminal assault on his 14 year old wife Mary Enda before their marriage in Covington Kentucky and was sentenced Friday to four years in the penitentiary.
A Mrs. Doty from Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting gratitude for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She states it has helped with coughs lung troubles and whooping cough and thanks the manufacturers. The note notes the product is sold by all druggists.
Help wanted notice urges readers to send a liner to THE SUN with the requested fact at hand. Readers who respond will receive what they seek as a result of the inquiry.
Chicago automobile manufacturers plan to take the rights of horseless carriages before the courts if the South Park commissioners’ ban on autos in the boulevards stands. They warn they may move plants from the city if no settlement is reached.
Washington June 17 The reciprocity treaty factory at the state department under Commissioner Kasson is busy with talks involving British Guiana Barbadoes and France. Bermuda and Jamaica are already engaged as negotiations proceed and Kasson says progress is satisfactory with results to be announced in due time.
Deputy revenue collector Heresby began selling tobacco and the contents of William Jacobs factory, said to head a counterfeit gang, seized at arrest. Buyers from across the country attended as 700 items included over 2,000,000 cigars and 30,000 pounds of leaf tobacco were auctioned.
New York June 17 Bella Anderson also known as Carrie Jones the nurse girl was sentenced to four years in prison for involvement in the abduction of Marion Clark.
Literary figure Rudyard Kipling, aided by lawyers, sues Elbert T. Hubbard of East Aurora New York for alleged infringement. Sloane failed to place in Ascot races. Frank Goss of Wheeling West Virginia 35 arrested for assaulting Kate Davis 19. riot at Auteuil Paris yields sentences from one month to four years. Cuban exhibits ready for Buffalo exposition. Official executioner and garrote mentioned. vandals and curiosities in Herman Nebraska grab souvenirs. small fire Friday aboard the cruiser Columbia Philadelphia. Judge Pfleger of Cincinnati accepts confession in Lukens Steigler case defense claiming threats.
Round trip fare is $1.25. Special train to Dayton via C., H. and D. departs Sunday June 18 at 7:15 a.m. from Dayton. Return leaves Dayton at 7:00 p.m. Rail service to the Soldiers' Home noted.
For the National Educational Association gathering in Los Angeles July 11 to 14 1859 the Union Pacific announces a greatly reduced round trip rate of one fare plus 32 cents. The line touts luxe service via Omaha or Kansas City with palace sleeping cars dining cars and free reclining chair cars and invites travelers to contact agents in Cincinnati and Indianapolis for tickets or The Overland Route book.
Christian Unger gives notice to voters of the Sixth ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply at the July term 1899 to the Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privilege in a room 17 by 35 feet on the first floor of a two story brick building at 134 West Market Street and also for pool table privileges in the same room.
Frank Lux gives notice to voters of the Eleventh ward Center town that intoxicating liquors sold and consumed in a room facing north on Washington Street will be restricted to under five gallons at a time. The room is on the first floor of a four story brick building on part of Lots 3 4 5 6 and 7 in S A Fletcher Jr subdivision of Lot 12 square 67, Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana known as 111 West Washington Street Ward No 11. He will also apply to the board for a pool table privilege in the same room.
Voters of the Third ward Center township commissioners at their July term 1899 apply for a license to sell spiritous victuals malt and privilege to drink on premises. The business location is a room facing west on West street on the first floor of a two story frame building at the southeast corner of canal and West street in Indianapolis Center Township 1411 North West street Ward No. notice that I will apply for pool table privileges with said license.
First class condition advertised as a semi portable item offered by Johnson and Waltz located at 2178 New Jersey Street with a bargain price.
Voters of the Fifteenth ward hear that Center Town commissioners will decide at the July term, 1899, on a license to sell spiritous and vinous liquors in a one story brick building fronting south on Ray street. The property is lot No. 1 in McCarty's subdivision in Outlet 120, Indianapolis, known as 55 W Ray St. Also seeks pool table privileges in the same room, as presented by WM. SCHAFER.
Voters of the Seventh ward Center town shipers at their July term 1859 for a located in a room fronting south on Washington street on the first floor of a three story brick building situated on 21 feet 3 inches part of lot 11 in square 60 in the city of Indianapolis Marion county Indiana known as No 444 East Washington street in ward No 7 I also give notice to said board that I will apply for pool table privileges in same room. JOHN ROECKEL
Voters of the First ward and Center township officials at the July term authorized a license to sell spiritous and malt liquors at 224 Malott Ave Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana. The business location is on the ground floor fronting southeast in a frame building 60 feet east of Lot 36 and Triangle 20 feet north in Alvord subdivision Fletcher addition. Property described as corner Lot 37 in the same area. Inward number 1. JOSEPH ACKER.
Voters of the Fourteenth ward in Center town license the sale of spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less quantity for consumption on the premises described as a room facing east on S East St on the first floor of a one story frame building on lots 32 and 48 in Kappes Frank subdivision Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana at the southwest corner of East and Minnesota Streets in ward No 14. Michael Maar.
Rail timetable entries show Vincennes Express arriving 10 40 am Cairo Express daily 4 50 pm Chicago Express 11 0 am with codes for car types chair parlor sleeper dining and a note by A Zion Superintendent filed as labeled.
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