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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
6
In a June meeting the faction loyal to Bryanites urged firm action and resistance to government policies. Indignant followers threaten a Fourth of July dinner while blocking several hundred loyalists from entry, citing past wartime ostracism and civilian employee status.
A London report states Lord Compton warns Britain will not send an expedition unless other options fail. The provisional campaign plan calls for action without mobilizing the full 90,000 troops, noting transportation difficulties for mules from South America and potential reliance on a smaller force.
York, June 2. William H. Clark of Banastar suspends Jockey Maher until January 1, 1901 for getting the post as favorite Banastar in the suburban handicap. The action shocks turfmen and raises rumors of foul play. Maher blames Banastar horse for acting sour. Clark denies definite foul intent.
The Victoria news from June 21 reports a Yukon treasure discovery near Circle City. Two prospectors, A shton and a German, found a gold-bearing vein with a flat nugget and larger finds, sparking a rush as the steamer arrives with details of the second treasure ship from the Yukon.
Police in Wakefield, N Y, Tuesday decided the case of Ansky vs Ansky over a wife who spanked her husband. The judge ordered Mrs Ansky to go home and spank him again if he misbehaved, after the decision. The item also references local events including an Elks exhibit and fair plans with dates and organizers.
Postmaster General Emory Smith received a letter from Miss Barton president of the American National Red Cross warning of a fraud where a man calling himself Rev J F Marston poses as a Red Cross collector. Operating in Missouri Tennessee and Illinois he takes donated funds for Cuba relief but keeps most of the money and only sends Miss Barton the cents. The scheme leaves recipients to believe their letters were rifled.
An anti dieting view for indigestion argues starvation harms digestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are said to digest food when the stomach is weak, allowing nourishment and rest. The ad claims one tablet digests 3,000 grains of meat or eggs and promotes use at 50 cents per full-sized package with free literature from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
Chicago June 21 A new department of the lakes comedy unfolds as a board of inquiry investigates a suspect mishap over 16 pairs of brown canvas trousers and two pairs of leggings turned over to Quartermaster Palmer. The items arrived described as new but showed wear mud and missing buttons. The muster chaos centers on alleged misplacement and baggy knees.
The Anti-Imperialist League in Boston, June 21, debated an independent political move. The committee issued a statement arguing the war stems from the president's will, urging unity to demand a party recognition of resisting colonial imperialism and entangling alliances.
J Pope Brown, president of the Georgia State Agricultural Society, testified before the industrial commission on June 2 in Barefooted Farmers Washington. He said southern agriculture is not nourishing and more people are plowing barefooted than since the war. He cites cotton overproduction and asserts the race issue can only be solved by colonization of African Americans.
The will of Augustin Daly filed for probate after his burial lists one-fourth of theater profits to Ada Rehan and another quarter to long-serving actors from his companies. It also provides for employees of more than five years and seven charitable institutions. Estate value not yet estimated.
The Inland daily press association met at the Palmer house in Chicago with 30 members present. Members from Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota discussed several topics related to newspaper circulation.
Brief items note the training ship Chesapeake was launched on Tuesday in Bath Maine. Other tidbits report editors from Pennsylvania vacationing in Washington, arrests in Yellowstone not as train robbers, a Cleveland man Ross shooting himself after a quarrel, and various social and criminal notes. Derek Hoffman, 14, of Lima injured in a well shooting attempt. Mt Holyoke awards McKinley a honorary degree. Carrie Jones alias Bella Anderson to serve four years at Auburn prison. Butch Unger released from Sing Sing. Isaac Johe held in New York for forged railroad orders. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a remedy for constipation.
Advertising note for Progress laundry and Ormonde cafe space promotes a full meal business lunch daily from 10 am to 2 pm. Ladies lunch on the second floor. Mentions Ormonde at 16 W. Péarlot and reliable cooperative laundry services.
Washington reports Postmaster General Emory Smith released A M W Vaille correspondence denying that volunteers in the Philippines had letters opened and resealed. Vaille asserts he values liberty and denies any mail tampering, calling the charges politically motivated.
More than 3,000 building tradesmen in Scranton Pa walk out as railways in Buffalo refuse to pay 20 cents more per hour to striking freight handlers. Akron electric line workers join the walkout tying up lines. Denvers smelter workers remain out while Cambria Steel in Johnstown Pa plans a 10 percent wage rise starting July boosting monthly costs by about 40,000 dollars. President Nash of the trust refuses to recognize the union.
Wichita June 21 Ayl Dickson organizer of the Kansas corn king effort leads a new corn train. Fifteen carloads will be collected in Oklahoma and shipped to New York for relief of the poor.
Boston June 21 The yarn mill combine covering New Bedford Fall River and Taunton was definitively settled after months of negotiations. Arrangements will take effect early in July.
Dispatches from the Congo Free State report that the khalifa has raised an army of 30,000 men and moved across the White Nile to occupy Aba Island below Khartoum.
Up to date bicycle models and price range announced by Jos. C. Pfleger at 332 East Washington Street. Featherstone line showcased with current offerings and deals.
N E A Los Angeles announces a seven day personally conducted trip leaving Indianapolis June 28 at 11 45 a m. Profs Woodruff and Benton guide travel via Big Four Missouri Pacific Rio Grande Southern Pacific and more with through Pullman cars and berth rates 13 and 6. Optional return via Portland and Northern Pacific adds 12 50. Stops include principal western cities and resorts. sleeping car reservations are available. Contact J H Woodruff 2036 Broadway Indianapolis or Big Four agents.
In Chicago on June 21 a batch of fifty hospital ambulances sent to Tampa over a year ago by local army officials to be sent to Cuba has vanished. The loss totals $20000 and a board of inquiry is named to investigate the disappearance.
A new company organized in Monterey has 10 million dollars in gold capital to construct and operate steel works. The venture aims to establish a major steel facility in the region and advance industrial development.
The undersigned will personally conduct a party of ladies and gentlemen to the coast with Los Angeles and San Francisco as objective points visiting notable locations in New Mexico Arizona California Utah and Colorado returning through St Louis and Chicago or via Portland and St Paul. Party leaves Indianapolis July Std via Vandalia Line. Address Chas e F. Patterson Room 153 Commercial Club Building Indianapolis for circular details.
Tickets on sale July 4 5 and 6 good for return until Aug 1. Through sleeping car service via Pennsylvania lines with Detroit as gateway to eastern Michigan resorts and Canadian summer havens. Write W W Richardson D P A for particulars.
Leaving June 2 and July 6 by tourist sleeping cars. Conducted personally by A. D. Perry passenger agent room 6 Jackson place Indianapolis. Louisville KY.
One and a half dollar round trip offered Sunday June 25 by Pennsylvania Lines. Special train departs Union Station at 7:20 a m and returns from Louisville Fourteenth Street Station at 6:10 p m.
Special train from Union Station at 7 15 a m to Cincinnati and return at 6 25 p m for the Cincinnati versus Baltimore National League baseball game.
Advertises Wlerz burger beer brewed with imported hops and malt as equal to the best beer on earth. Claims availability on tap at many bars and on demand supply to others.
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad markets its Scenic Line of the World with two routes through the Rockies via Colorado Utah and New Mexico. It offers through tickets to Cripple Creek the famed gold camp and double daily service with Pullman palace cars between Denver and San Francisco and Denver and Portland. The Ogden Gateway provides access to Utah Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington with through travel. For illustrated pamphlets contact S K Hooper G P and T A Denver.
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