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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1899

Page

2

Duhme Heir Chase Newsman Source Abduction Case At Issue

In New York a Cincinnati trio Mr and Mrs Charles E Duhme and their nephew Morris Fowler Chase are guests at the Waldorf Astoria after Chase was declared sane by Justice Ferris of the Ohio Supreme Court. Detectives said Chase appeared weak and apathetic but the family says he came willingly to Detroit then Cincinnati. Duhme criticizes kidnapping claims and vows action if any arrest occurs.

York Charles E. Duhme Cincinnati Morris Fowler~Chase Lafay's ste;Ind Chase Frederick Chase Lafayette Poland Springs Maine New York Tue Martin Detroit George Peterman Duhmes McCluskey Duhme Fowler Joseph McDowell The Cincinnati Enquirer Mr. Duhme Dispatch Sensation Wilby & Kittridge Charles Reade Py know the truth and will give it to you.’ _ Mr. Duhme

Abducted Man Found in New York Hotel Case Looms

Morris Fowler Chase, the presumed abductee from the Hotel Cadillac on June 5, has been located at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Frederick S. Chase, his father, seeks court action to appoint a receiver for the Chase estate in Lafayette. Detectives pursue the Duhmes and the hired man to return to Indiana. a detective travels to New York to bring them back.

Detroit Mich Morris Morris Fowler Chase Duhmes Young Chase Michizin ‘Central Depot Cadillac Cotter New York Duhimes

Miss Cropsey Outlines Arithmetic Teaching Plan

Miss Cropsey assistant superintendent of Indianapolis schools addressed Indiana county superintendents in the state house on Wednesday. She and John W. Cook of Normal Illinois wrote an arithmetic text for the state education department. The first book emphasizes objects to lead from specific to general while the second presents rules. she cautioned against rushing pupils and supports object work in early grades.

Miss. Cropsey Indianapolis Indiana Supreme Court State House John W. Cook Normal States “of Education Miss Cropsey Pee Yin Cromding Arith

Blackhand killing reported in Bowling Green court yard

The fragment notes a death described as a Blackhand killing in Bowling Green in the courthouse yard. It references Wetherholt and Nathan Woodland and mentions Standard Oil Company and a charter issue, with vague ties to Ohio and OMB.

Sasino Blackhand Wetherholt Bowling Green Faby Nathan

Epworth League Convention Stir Over Rumored Schell Visit

Local church leaders denounce a newspaper tale as a fabrication about Edwin A. Schell, general secretary, visiting Indianapolis to overhaul committees for the Epworth league. They confirm Schell's only task was addressing a Roberts Park church meeting. They anticipate 20,000 to 40,000 attendees based on pledged housing and delegate cards.

Epworth League Edwin A. Schell Indianapolis Schell Bro. Lasby Bro. Palmer Bro van Arsdel C. EB. Bacon Homes E. BR. Rawls Bacon Cleveland Chattanooga Toronto

Convention scene at state house picks Bow man and Pfeil for tickets

Pressmen and assistants at the international convention gathered at the state house to nominate James H. Bowman for president and Henry Pfeil for first vice president. M. I. Rafferty urged boycotts against Kidder Press and Golding for discharging pattern-makers in a nine hour day push. Frank Gompers of the American Federation of Labor urged unity and predicted union growth to 2,600,000 by century’s end.

James H. Bowman Henry Pfeil M. I. Rafferty Pattern-makers’ Union Kidder Press Company The Golding Company Committee On Laws Denver Idaho Federation of Labor

General Wheaton Withdraws to Imus in Philippine Fighting

Gen Wheaton withdrew from Perez Das Marinas and returned to Imus. American forces report many prisoners from recent days of combat with several captured soldiers wearing white Amigos costumes. Artieno, rival of Aguinaldo, found by Wheaton at Das Marinas after being imprisoned since June 1998.

Manila Wheaton Perez Das Marinas Imus Artieno Aguinaldo Gen. Wheaton Das Marinas

Union Miners Leader Denies Link to Evansville Shootings

Union Miners President Mitchell denies striking miners' involvement in the Evansville shooting of imported miners and says assailants are unknown. Southwest mine operators resume with eight hour day wage increases and mine run pay. several companies remain closed.

Mitchell Evansville Fred Dilcher Dilcher Southwest Choctaw & Gulf Road St. Louis San Francisco Missouri Pacific Fittsburg Memphis & Gulf

Kentucky Democrats Converge in Louisville Primary Struggle

The Kentucky Democratic nominating convention opened in Louisville led by State chair man Johnston. Factions of Senator William Goebel Captain Stone and General P. Wat Hardin vie for governor. Stone and Goebel backed the convention organization but could not maintain unity. A temporary chairmanship fight has consumed an hour. It is rumored Goebel will back Stone for governor in exchange for control of party machinery.

Louisville Johnston Wm. Goebel Capt Stone P. Wat Hardin Goebel

County Board of Review Hikes Assessments on Corporations

The county board of review continued its grind on Wednesday raising the assessment on a number of corporations. Among those assessed were several major firms, though specific names are not listed in the fragment.

County Board of Review

Trace of Jacob Miller Spreads From North Carolina to Indiana

Mrs. Jula McFarland of Indianapolis reported a possible link to Jacob Miller, a North Carolina distiller who sold a mill and moved to Indiana’s Wabash bottoms. She mentions Lewis Miller, her first husband, son Jacob Miller serving in the Philippines, and a daughter-in-law Mrs. Jacob Jones of Zionsville from Lewis’s first marriage. The search arose after a THI SUN feature.

Georgia Jacob Miller Caroline Forties Wabash Bottoms Indiana Jula McFarland Orange St Indianapolis Thi Sun Secretary of State Lewis Miller Eaghestown Hamilton County North Carolina Philippines Seventeenth Infantry McFarland Jacob Jones Zionsville

Spooner to Tour West After Government Claims

Samuel Spooner secretary of the Republican state central committee returns from Washington after appointment under Attorney General Griggs. He plans a July 1 trip to Oregon, Washington and California to pursue government claims, keeping his evidence in Indianapolis. His salary is $10 a day. He says he has not resigned and doubts if the committee will elect a new secretary before next winter’s reorganization.

Samuel Spooner Republican State Central Committee Washington Griggs Oregon California Jook Indianapolis Central Committee

Births Deaths and Marriages Recorded in Local Notices

Births list several couples with addresses and a girl born to Lafayette Kenneday and Lizzie at 1401 EB Sixteenth Street. Deaths note multiple individuals with ages and causes including pneumonia, accident, hemorrhage, pistol shot, tuberculosis, drowning, and other ailments. Marriage licenses show seven couples including Andrew Wanner and Mary Moriarty, Oscar Stehlin and Mary Crowley, and others.

Christian and Elsie Schmidt Carlos Bey Lafayette Lizzie Kenneday John Josie Wands Alabama St Werman Lottie Meyer Pat and Mary McMannus Pratt-st Martha Hancock S. West James McDonald Virginia Ave John Scudder Ohio James Gordon W. Wahbash Theodore Warcher Avre T. Landers S. Illinois Emma Sander Madison-ave Adolph Hake S. Pennsylvania-st Tina Kuetemeier Spann-ave Sealch Bis Andrew Wanner Mary Moriarty Oscar Stehlin Mary Crowley Jesse Shultz Elizabeth Haughey Samuel Owens Sarah Owens Charles Kramer Mary Odier Henry Roetter Belmont Miller Orville Yoncey Dortha Wood

Reichstag backs Anglo German provisorium amid wide vote

Berlin reports show the reichstag passing the third reading of the Anglo German commercial provisorium by a large majority. Vienna notes continue fighting on the Turco-Servian frontier and a riot in Slatina injures troops and rioters alike. London mentions Esterhazy suing for papers and Depew hurrying to Brussels due to his son's illness. Emperor Franz Josef recovers from illness and resumes duties.

Berlin Reichstag Vienna Constantinople London Esterhazy Bucharest Slatina Chauncey M. ‘Depew Brussels Franz Josef

Trusted employee arraigned in theft case at police court

Herman Hartmann a city salesman for Kothe Wells and Bauer was arraigned on a charge of embezzling about $1000 from the firm. He waived examination and was sent to the grand jury. Bond was posted by Kothe and by Lindermann and Schaub. Hartmann admitted holding back money and planned repayment.

Herman Artmann Kothe, Wells & Bauer S. Meridian Sr Hartmann George Kothe Frank Lindermann Joseph Schaub

Steam powered car to be tested in Richmond

IS ham Sedgwick, a local manufacturer, announced the horseless carriage he has worked on for months is nearly completed with steam as the motive power. A public test will be made. The Home Telephone Company sold 100000 in bonds and has 700 subscribers. operations will begin July 1.

Richmond Ind Isham Sedgwick Home Telephone Company Weenesday

City Board approves new phone contract and safety measures

The Board of Safety renewed a contract with the New Telephone Co for 41 telephones from July 1 to December 31 at 8504.59. William Cochran becomes captain of Hook and Ladder No 1. Police to enforce quiet within city limits and curb fireworks until July 5. Market to close at 10 a m on July 4.

Board of Safety New Telephone Company William Cochran Hook and Ladder Company No AL Meurer

Deaths of U S soldiers from yellow fever in Cuba

Gen Brooke reports Cuban deaths in Santiago and Puerto Principe. Private David Mulhern of Company C Fifth Infantry and Private Thomas Jennings of the Fifth Infantry band died of yellow fever in Santiago. Private Elliot D Holderman of Company D Fifth Infantry and Private Louis J Wagner of Company A Fifteenth Infantry died from accidental poisoning on the seventeenth in Puerto Principe.

Washington Brooke Havana Cuba Santiago David Mulhern Thos. Jennings Puerto Principe Elliot D. Holderman Louis J. Wagner Fifteenth Infantry

Navy to consolidate bureaus and form admiralty board

It is stated that Secretary Long seeks to merge the bureaus of construction and repair steam engineering and equipment. A new admiralty board will oversee navy affairs but its exact composition is undecided. Admiral Dewey could be offered the presidency if he desires.

Washington Secretary-of-the-navy Long Board of Admiralty Dewey

Crowded to the curb by express wagon injury

Miss Mary McWee, bicyclist, was run down at Washington and Pennsylvania streets Wednesday. Driver John Kreitlein was arrested after the collision. She was taken home on North East street in a carriage, claiming the wagon crowded her to the curb.

Mary McWee Washington and Pennsylvania-sts John Kreitlein Miss McWee N. East St

He Takes 40 Men to Fill Motormen Posts

W Yrow agent of the Cleveland street railroad company has been in the city for several days seeking motormen. He departed Tuesday night with about 40 men and will return in a day or two to hire more workers.

W. Yrow Cleveland Street Railroad Company

Grief Ends in Death of Indiana Farmer

Lafayette Ind June 21 Henry E Gosling a farmer near Lafayette died from grief over his wife who died a year earlier in the same locality.

Lafayette Ind

Arrest of Thomas Truax on horse theft and car theft charges

Thomas Truax was arrested here on Wednesday and is wanted in Muncie on charges of stealing a horse and stealing a car. Local officers say they will pursue him.

Thomas Truax Muncie Bugsy

May Hawk seeks divorce amid domestic dispute claim

May Hawk files for divorce alleging Harry carried a revolver and razor to bed. Myra Kinder sues husband William for support after 1871 separation, claiming only seven dollars contributed since. Dorcas Githens had a watch and chain stolen, leading to 90 days in criminal court. Anna G Hughes sues city for ten thousand after falling in a sidewalk hole on E Eleventh St. Christian Sunday schools in Indianapolis plan a picnic. Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry advertised as a remedy for dysentery and summer complaint.

May Hawk Harry Anna G. Hughes E. Eleventh St Christian Sunday Schools of Indianapolis Bethany Park Union Station John Staley Dorcas Githens Myra Kinder William W. E. English Commercial Club Asbury Park

Beresford Stables Rider Takes Two Wins at Gatwick

Tod Sloane rode Lord Beresford's Jolly Tar to first place in the diamond plate 300 sovereigns race and then piloted Blacksmith to victory in the Crabbet plate 300 sovereigns event at Gatwick on Wednesday.

Gatwick Eng Tod Sloane Beresford Stables Sloane Lord Beresford Blacksmith

Board of Works Awards Contracts on Cement Walks

The Board of Works awarded contracts on Wednesday for cement walks on Georgia Street from Illinois to Capitol to Henry Maag for $1.12 and on Sanders Street from Wright to Shelby to Frank Lawson Company for 5714 cents.

Board of Works Georgia-st Illinois Capitol Henry Maag Sanders St Wright Shelby Frank Lawson

Vandalia line half rates to Pacific Coast excursion

Half rates to the Pacific Coast are offered at 66.00 round trip for June 24 to July 7 with tickets valid return until September 4, 1899. Choice of routes in either direction and liberal stopovers. A July 6 excursion departs Indianapolis at 12:35 from Vandalia line under Prof C F Patterson. for information contact No 133 Commercial Club Building Indianapolis or the undersigned.

Pacific Coast

Havana Notes Ninety More Cubans Receive US Payment

Ninety additional Cuban soldiers received their share of the United States payment Wednesday morning in Havana. The limited, fragmentary report notes the distribution occurred under ongoing relief or compensation programs.

United States

Butler College Sees Record Year and Expansion

Butler College reports a highly successful year with growing demand for information and a planned extra catalogue. Prof E S Ames, Mr Pounds, and President Jenkins will spend the summer expanding student enrollment. six mature students will assist. The university collaboration with Chicago expands degrees and study options. Athletics gain prominence under Prof Boos. Will D Howe returns to strengthen English literature and a new graduate scholarship is planned. Prof Garrison will coordinate study trips to Europe while Prof Thrasher departs after long service.

Butler College E. S. Ames Pounds Jenkins Butler University of Chicago Chicago University Boos Will D. Howe Harvard Garrison Holland France Germany Thrasher

LAMBasted Henry Sheridan Held After Lamp Attack

Henry Sheridan of 506 Loardsr. faced police court on a lamp assault charge after striking his wife during their three week marriage. He was fined ten dollars and ten days in the workhouse as witnesses described black eyes and a broken lamp incident at their home.

Henry Sheridan Loardsr Holtz and Bray Wallace Brukes

Hunting dog snaps at man in Lafayette incident

In Lafayette Indiana on June 21 a hunting dog followed Alexander Rae home. After Rae gave it water the dog began snapping and bit his hand. A mad stone was applied and adhered. The dog was later killed.

Lafayette Ind Alexander Rae

Lost Solid Gold Watch and Classified Notices

Lost solid gold watch with chain and socket om between Illinois and Atlantic garden. liberal reward offered. Employment ads seek reliable colored girl at 512 N Delaware St. White woman wanted for general housework at 1620 Broadway. Washing help wanted at 518 W McCarty St and 330 N Hast. For rent one large front room upstairs at 425 Irving Place. Sells sewing goods at below wholesale. Fairbanks Santa Claus Soap 2.40 per box. Brown Soap 80 bars 2.40 per box. B T Babbitt's Soap Powder 100 packets 1.75 per box. Anderson Jams 1-lb tins 90c per dozen. Cruikshank's Baked Beans 10c dozen. Happy Home Baking Powder 0c dozen.

Illinois Atlantic Garden Delaware St Broadway

A O U W Convention Divides Regions and Sets Growth Prize

The A O U W convention split New Mexico Arkansas? and Arizona from Colorado to form two jurisdictions, creating 37 in total. It kept the prize system with a $2,000 top award for the jurisdiction boosting membership by 25 percent, given the increase reaches 100. The body also favored incorporating the supreme lodge.

Cig Committee On the Good of the Order New Mexico Arizona Colorado Supreme Lodge

Clergymen Set for London? Cape May Trip Underway

Rev. Joseph Chartrand departed Wednesday afternoon to join Bishop Chatard in Baltimore and accompany him to Cape May. Father Qieio of St. Meinrad's will serve at the Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul during Chartrand's absence. Bishop Chatard's health is reported much improved.

Joseph Chartrand Baltimore Bishop Chatard Cape May Father Qieio St. Meinrad’s SS. Peter and Paul Father Chartrand

Indianapolis Stock Market Cattle and Livestock Prices Amid Active Trade

Indianapolis stock market reports cattle receipts of 300 Wednesday with shipments 150 and market active. Prices unchanged for many aids with cattle prices ranging good to prime steers from 1.35 per pound and up, fair to medium steers 1.35 and up, and other categories including stockers and calves. Hog and sheep receipts noted with market activity and higher prices for medium to good classes. noon prices show gains in some lines and steady to active trade for sheep and lambs.

Indianapolis Pancee Descen Senate Rhelesace

Grain and hay market report dates and prices

On Wednesday June 21 wheat and corn futures show varied prices with No 2 red wheat at 69 73c tie for No 2 red and No 3 red 69 73c. Corn prices range from No 1 white 35c to No 4 white mixed 31 33c, oats steady with No 2 white 29 1 2c, hay values for No 1 timothy 9.00 9.50 and No 2 timothy 8.00 8.50.

Timothy

Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report from Shiel Co

R. R. Shiel & Co. reports rising demand from eastern packers and buyers with lighter receipts. Markets higher across all weights, especially heavy and light cattle, with most animals in the 120 to 150 pound range and prices quoted for various weight classes.

R. R. Shiel & Co Indianapolis Ind

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