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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1899
Page
2
Kent Mitchell of the UMWA relays a telegram from Fred, national organizer, about efforts to resolve the strike. It notes possible influx of African American workers from Panama to Evansville to replace striking miners and mentions governor attention and a convention of operators in Pittsburg, Kansas, with expected arrivals to ease tensions.
An Indiana farmer and political hopeful, Alford Purdue, arrived at the state capitol to announce his candidacy for governor. Officials crowd around him as he reflects on trusts and promises, naming Haggard as lieutenant governor prospect and signaling a strong rural support base.
Births show several new babies with parents and addresses including Morris, Alderson, Sweeney, Lietz, Barrett. Deaths list many individuals with ages, causes, and street locations such as Griffin, Maurine Dean, Von Spreckelson, Whitlock, Witson, Herold, Lynch, Welsh, Sullivan, Shafer, Cave, Gray, Blackwell, Branum, with assorted illnesses and incidents.
Police pursue murder case against John D Duncan who struck Mary Cole with an ax on Saturday. Witnesses say Cole had threatened to kill the woman. Duncan, held in jail awaiting grand jury action, appears sane to most, while few doubt his claim. He avoids talks with prisoners. his son visits often.
In the Indiana capital the Printing pressmen and assistants' union of America held a Monday session to discuss welfare. Charles Frosehauer, president of the Indianapolis division, called the meeting to order around 7 pm with Gov. Mount and Mayor Thomas Taggart in attendance.
The Times-Herald reports Senator Foraker in New York showing his claims of poverty to explain his political decline. He says if he had the $125,000 alleged by Vitor Woerstaat for lobbying in the Ohio Legislature he would go to Europe. He also defends the cost of his Washington home said to be $19,000 and his travel with Senator Hanna.
Benton Starbor Michigan June 19 A peculiar incident unfolds as RE Bovee an unwilling participant in death attends his own funeral sermon in a Baptist church. He listens to the eulogy hums the dirges and, after the service, walks away weakened yet alive. The text quoted honors his declared struggle and journey.
Yale physical director Dr. Jay W. Seaver says Jim Jeffries is in a serious state from over training for his fight with Fitzsimmons. He reports marked mental fatigue and says Jeffries would be easy to whip if he fought again now. Jeffries laughs off the opinions as manager Brady dismisses the exam.
New York report quotes the famed boxer Fitzsimmons saying he feels he has never been defeated and will fight again. He insists his supporters remain loyal and expects to be heard from in future bouts.
State health secretary reports hemorrhagic small pox cases in Corydon Rockport and Lagran ge with eight percent fatality. A pesthouse burn and tent hospital set up on the Ohio riverbank. One colored man dies before eruptions. Quarantines and vaccination urged. Shipwreck quarantine affects Shipshewana and Valparaiso Normal students alleged to have small pox.
Monday the park commissioners awarded Riverside Construction Company a contract for building a dam and four roadways in Riverside Park for 83550. W M Backus protested claiming only one regular bid existed and his was that bid. engineer blanks were filled only in the Riverside bid. Commissioner Merritt opposed the project saying the dam would flood surrounding country.
Washington June 19 Attorney General Griggs says imperialism will not be a campaign issue in the coming election. He asserts the United States must fulfill its Philippines policy in honor and that both parties largely support expansion. He predicts the Republicans will endorse expansion and Democrats will not oppose the stance.
In Cobar mining district Western Australia a water shortage has caused deaths from thirst. Mines close and hundreds of workers lose jobs as water prices rise from seven to nine shillings six pence per delivery, with holes and wells failing.
In Crawfordsville Ind on Monday June 19 Alfred Wells stands in court as the Wells child murder case proceeds. Two jurors are being selected while Wells cries in court. His two surviving sons sit opposite him and Mrs Wells is reported ill at home.
Chicago reports two hundred dollars in cash a heavy gold chain a valuable bracelet and gambling paraphernalia found in Hotel Ross hidden in a trap door. The hotel once McDonald's famous gambling house. Meanwhile in St Louis a dry goods merchant dies after a streetcar jar breaks and opens a neck wound. In Cumberland Mrs Lloyd Lowndes the governor’s wife prescribes bread and butter as a cure for whooping cough.
New disclosures in the Cronin case involve Daniel Coughlin accused of offering a diamond as a bribe to juror John A. Taylor to vote for the Illinois Central railroad in a defendant lawsuit. Judge Tuthill and State's attorney Deneen corroborate the diamond as inducement. Coughlin was arrested Saturday night and released on $15,000 bail.
Jim Gordon, colored, shot in the back by Joe Blakey, lies between life and death with the bullet in his abdomen and paralysis below. Doctor Fletcher reports recovery as a fifty fifty prospect while Blakey, arrested after Saturday, pleads self defense and awaits June 21 court hearing with bail set at 2500 dollars. Two shots are described with a first bullet missing vital organs and a second bullet striking Gordon.
Police raided the Fountain hotel on Market Street early Sunday morning and arrested a number of inmates, both male and female. All were fined by Judge Cox on Monday.
Professor A C Shortridge 65 first president of Purdue and longtime Indianapolis schools superintendent wed Miss Mattie Laughlin at Third Christian Church. This is his second marriage. He lives east of Irvington on a small farm and has recently begun losing his eyesight. Several former pupils now serving as supervising principals attended. The couple were joined by Dr Benton of Butler College.
Professor Carl Schneider refused to conduct the Amphion choir at the Columbia club event citing other duties and lack of suitable songs. Paul Teichert, who led the club, urged more involvement as the Commercial club pledged to buy $200 in tickets for the next concert.
William Brooks allegedly stole 365 dollars from Warfield and Pfau at 109 North Pennsylvania Street. He was arrested Monday after the money was found missing from a sack. Brooks previously killed a man on Irish Hill about two and a half years ago but was never indicted. He worked as a lamplighter and was attacked by members of the Boo gang.
A hail storm Sunday night in Valparaiso Indiana wrecked nearly the entire fruit crop and damaged grain. Hundreds of window lights were broken. Barns were razed and in several instances stock was killed. The event followed by reports on agricultural damage from the storm.
In the Illinois northern hospital for the insane at Elgin Mrs Ellen L Wil sen died Friday last. The same institution houses her daughter Gertrude and her brother Elmer Day. All reportedly lost their reason through the study of Christian Science.
County commissioners let the contract on Monday to Brinkmeyer Kuhn & Co for supplying groceries to the workhouse and county poor farm. The Perry broom manufacturing company received the contract for supplying brooms.
Walter Meenach of Sims defeated Frank Sanders known as the Windfall giant two miles west of Sims across the Howard county line Saturday night. The bout drew a purse of about $400.
The Board of Works directed the street car company to extend its E Tenth Street line to Olney Street and then north to Brookside Park. It also asked the Board of Safety to require police enforcement of an ordinance against dumping clippings grass and other rubbish on improved property.
VIENNA June 18 Emperor Franz Josef is ill with a relapse from a cold and must remain in bed per doctors orders. The aging monarch's condition is being monitored by his medical team.
A San Rafael powder factory explosion kills four and wounds three while an elevator collapse in Chicago injures eleven. A masked Australian holdup nets 25000 from bank clerks. Chicago teacher protests widen as EF Benjamin Anderson protest grows. Dreyfus reads in France awaiting arrival and Paris salvage hopes rise for the liner Paris. Dividends declared for creditors of First National Newport and First National Del Norte.
The governor reports a War Department order granting service-in-war chevrons to all enlisted men from April 21, 1898, to April 11, 1899, regardless of station. Capt. Waterman of the recruiting station and Camp Mount headed to Havana Monday to join his cavalry troop. A lace curtain fire at Mrs. Coe E Cox residence at 740 Indiana Ave caused slight damage Monday afternoon.
A mixed set of small ads and notices includes For Sale items, Wanted help, and a rental offer. Items reference addresses such as 211 N Arsenal and 110 S Capitol along with a notice about QUONG LEE importing silk goods from China and Fourth fireworks.
About 2500 Indian fishermen cripple the salmon trade at Riv ers Inlet BE over a demand for ten cents per fish instead of seven. Bakers' union in New York opposes breakfast roll retirements. Over 500 Metropolitan street railway workers in New York seek wage corrections. some claim 85 cents daily and threaten a strike. Cleveland reports no violence as lines run, while colored miners are sent to Enian territory to replace strikers.
Indianapolis on June 19 reports cattle receipts at 50 for Monday ship ments with a quiet market and slight price changes. Hog and sheep receipts and city grain market data follow with mixed quotes for steers, heifers, hogs, lambs, and various grain classes.
R. R. Shiel & Co. report narrow range of hog prices across markets amid heavy receipts and urgent shipping demand. Chicago shows 51,000 hogs on sale with heavy tops at 7.77 and lights at 3.32. The firm urges customers to bring light weights from 110 lbs up and promotes their business approach amid competition.
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