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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
8
At a Crow Nation council on May 31, chiefs Plenty Cows and Spotted Eagle face corruption charges tied to free reservations and a $20,000 stock fund. The accusations involve replacing white managers with Native officials and sending copies to Washington. July 1 marks expected actions, stirring fear among large cattle companies.
Charles Murphy of Brooklyn rode a wheel on a self propelled board track, covering a mile in 65 seconds despite perilous conditions. The stunt used a puncture in the train setup, with Murphy hanging over handlebars as the engine sped to a new speed beyond standard limits.
An attempted burglary ended with a knife attack after Wednesday and Frank Kugelman pursued the thief. The assailant slashed but missed flesh as Rochford and Leet intervened. Arrests followed at 1216 W Market St for burglary and assault with intent to kill.
In Hegenbeck’s wild animal show the boa constrictor and anaconda fed in front of spectators. The boa killed and swallowed about a dozen pigeons one by one, showing a visible throat passage as it consumed the birds. The anaconda refused to eat.
Cairo dispatch reports the khalifa defeated by friendlies and fleeing to the woods with a few followers. Capture expected soon. Congo Free State advices say he had recruited 30,000 men and crossed the White Nile below Khartoum.
The best known cigar on earth promises continuous, flawless artistry with money refunded at the door if satisfaction is not met. A bold claim of perfect entertainment accompanies the show described as a major attraction by its proud organizers.
A rear building of Rob ert H Foerderer's morocco factory at Frankford Avenue and Wheat Sheaf Lane was destroyed by fire. A large stock of kid leather valued about 70000 dollars was destroyed. Total loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
A report notes an international congress opened in London on Wednesday to discuss measures for the protection of women. In Bucksville South Carolina a white mob attempted to lynch Sam Dew after he killed John Green, a Black man, but the mob was frightened off.
A blaze at Henry Sweetland’s barn at 408 West Fourteenth Street caused about $100 in damages on Wednesday night. The origin is unknown. The extreme heat has led many local youths to sleep on house tops, with one man seen placing boards between two windows and bunking on them.
Schedule note lists $1 fare Cincinnati and return. Trains Sunday June 25 include two special services, one departing at 6:50 with local stops and another stopping at Rushville Contiers.
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