Big Four Train Carries Danville Picnic Crew
One of the gayest looking engines from the Union Station departed Saturday morning carrying the Peoria division employees and families of the Big Four for an annual picnic in Danville NL. Yellow and white decorations grace the engine with bunting on rods and a colorfully painted cow catcher. Saks & Co. supervised the decorations and the excursionists plan to return about 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Peoria Division
Danville
Saks & Co
Nebraska Colonel Killed Leading Bold Malolos Charge
J T McCutcheon reports from Chicago Record on Col Stotsenberg of the Nebraska regiment who died from a bullet wound while leading a successful assault at Malolos. The charge inspired his men as Maj Mulford urged Forward and the regiment overran trenches amid heavy fire. eight were killed and 44 wounded overall.
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Eld
Col
Brotsenberg
Wrode
Malolos
Hale
Nebraska
Stotsenberg
Trphey
Gen Hale
Maj. Muled
Col. Stotsenberg
Maj. Mulford
Lieut
Sisson
Majolos
America
Manila
Olympia
J. T. McCutcheon
Chicago
Secret talks on creating a new colonies department
Secretary Gage said no decision has been made on establishing a department to administer colonies. He noted the issue is complex and Congress must weigh plans for Puerto Rico and other possessions, with current control still resting with the War Department. He warned any move would require coherent government theory and practical arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary-of-treasury
Gage
Congress
Department of Colonies
Praca
Erything
War Department
Ent
Porto Rico
Canteen Report Prompts Continuation Plans
Fragmentary notes indicate officers in service report the army may continue canteen operations. The Friday update hints at better conditions under current traders, with potential extension beyond the six day period as reported.
Woodstown farmer calls for protective wall around U S
Richard Coles of Woodstown New Jersey testified before the industrial commission on June 24 noting low agricultural prices and higher wages. He argued farmers deserve protection like manufacturers and urged a protective wall to curb imports that threaten home producers. He said overall conditions for agriculturists are good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard Coles
Woodstown
N. J
Industrial Commission
Government embezzlement case against Francis Nieckheefer advanced
The government prepares to try Francis J. Nieckheefer, former disbursing officer of the state department, for embezzlement. A shortage of about $139,000 is alleged, though full details remain unclear. Nieckheefer was appointed by Hamilton Fish during Grant’s second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis J. Nieckheefer
Kieckheefer
State Department
Hamilton Fish
Grant
Kieckhoefer
Child awarded damages for railroad accident leg loss
Ruth Hyde a two year old of Norwich Connecticut received a verdict of 17.25 damages against the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad in United States circuit court. The child was run over by a freight train on June 25 1898 resulting in the loss of a leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Ruth Hyde
Norwich
Deaths Recorded in a Day Under Grim Toll
John G. Moore a New York financier died Friday. Fred Meisner of Dayton Ohio despondent over love took strychnine. Charles Woodson born 1940 of Williamstown Kentucky thrown from a horse killed. Antonio Macoerie of Jersey City New Jersey killed his wife and then shot himself dead. Mrs Santiago Porcella of New York died Crescent Beech Ocean. Hugo H Kiene a Buffalo New York lawyer remained all night in a bath tub found in coma and died Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Moore
New York
Fred Meisner
Dayton
Charles Woodson
Williamstown
Antonio Macoerie
Jersey City
N. J
Santiago Porcella
Crescent Beech
Ocean
Hugo
Kiene
Buffalo
N. Y
Bar Pleasantries Exchange Between Attorneys
Attorneys Henry Spaan and W. W. Spencer banter during a social moment. Spencer quips you must lean backward to have any stomach at all while Spaan jokes a bean would require a surgical operation to swallow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Spaan
W. W. Spencer
Mr. Spencer
Mr. Spaan
Pain Balm Recalls Rheumatic Hip Strain Advice
A fall left hip sprain worsened into rheumatism, delaying work. A druggist recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and after using part of a bottle, the writer reports relief and now highly recommends it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Movement to honor Admiral Schley with July 3 4 proclamations
Mayor Tafel received a Baltimore letter urging governors and mayors to proclaim July 3 and 4 as a Schley celebration commemorating the Santiago victory. It proposes a $1 subscription toward a $100,000 Washington monument for the hero and fallen sailors, suggesting a Schley presidential boom. Signed by David Glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Tafel
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Schley
Washington
Baltimore
David Glass
Recruiting for Philippines progresses under army rules
Acting secretary of war Meiklejohn says recruitment in the Philippines is proceeding satisfactorily and three skeleton regiments will be completed under strict regulations to ensure peak physical condition. He notes the influx of recruits remains strong despite the Spanish American War and confirms the army will stay at 65,000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meiklejohn
Philippines
Explorer Dr. Cook Reports Belgica Antarctica Findings
Dr. Fred A. Cook of Brooklyn, surgeon and anthropologist on the Belgica expedition, arrived from Rio de Janeiro. He described exploration mainly near Palmerland and Grahamsland, noting Hughes Gulf is actually a strait as long as Magellan. The Belgica remained frozen in an ice pack about 90 miles south of W. Alexander for 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fred A. Cook
Brooklyn
Rio Janeiro
Palmerland
Grahamsland
Hughes Gulf
Strait of Magellan
Belgica
w.Alexander
Manila and Porto Rico Customs Receipts Reported
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn disclosed Manila port receipts for April total $456,954 with Troilo $45,534 and Cebu $30,758. For Porto Rico in five months of 1899 import duties reached $584,899.61, export duties $9,621.97, tonnage returns $22,069.45, and other sources $11,852.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Customs
Washington
Meiklejohn
Manila
Troilo
Cebu
Porto Rico
Prosecution Plans In Oleomargarine Suit Against Armour
In Albany on June 24 a capitol conference completed plans to prosecute the oleomargarine suits against Armour & Co of Chicago. The two year litigation seeks penalties totaling 1,500,000 for alleged sale of cleomargarine without proper labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Cleo
Albany
N. Y
Armour & Co
Chicago
Capitol
Indianapolis Professors Offer Summer Excursion to Los Angeles
A personally conducted trip to Los Angeles led by Prof. Woodruff and Prof. Benton departs Indianapolis June 28 via the Big Four Route. Traveling by Missouri Pacific Denver & Rio Grande and Southern Pacific lines, passengers ride in Pullman Palace or tourist sleep cars with berths for two. Return via Northern Pacific and Big Four routes includes through Chicago and Ogden with optional Portland return for extra fare. Sleeping car reservations are available and full details from Prof. J. H. Woodruff or Big Four agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Profs. Woodruff and Benton
Indianapolis
Big Four
St. Louis
Pueblo
Denver
Rio Grande
Salt Lake City
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Ogden
Omaha
Chicago
Pullman Palace
Portland
Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Summer Stimulant
The piece suggests the season is hot and people are vulnerable to illness and weakness. It endorses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a harmless stimulant to rally the body's defenses and repel sickness during this heat.
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Duffy
Steamer Paris floats planned. various city notes
Wire items report attempts to float the steamer Paris, a Wilton post office safe robbery of 500 dollars, Elks' departure from St. Louis after their annual stampede, Coghlan visiting Belleville, a 11000 dollar fire at Cuppert Webb mill in Portsmouth, McKinley resting in North Adams, a 13000 cigar seizure in Charleston, and other brief items including a New York wild slashing case and Chicago gambling denial.
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Paris
Wilton
N. H
Elks
St. Louis
J. B. Coghlan
Belleville
Ill
Cuppert & Webb
Portsmouth
McKinley
North Adams
Mass
Charleston
S. C
Central Standard Time Vandalia Line Schedule
Timetable notes arrivals and connections for Vandalia Line services. Listing shows Indianapolis Ex as arrival after 10.20 am on the 23rd and Mail and Express departure at 2.40 pm on the 25th with Toledo Express scheduled at 6.00 pm.
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Indianapolis
Mail and Express
Toledo Express
St. Louis
Ami N.Y
St. L
Fast Mail
Western Express
St. Louis Acc
Sun
Wwe
New York
Atlantic
Greensburg
Cincinnati
Chi
Lou
St. L. Mail
Chicago
Lim
Ue Cin
Ind
St. L. Ex
Benton Harbor
Wabash Accom
Mich
Ben. Harbor M’l
Michigan Express
Peoria Exp
Columbus & Cin
I Western Express
Ao Champaign
Seer
Champaign
New York Ex. and Mail
Peoria Express
S . Peoria Express
Columbus
Springfield Express
Springfield
Cere
Eastern Express
Fast Express
D. S
Richmond
Day Express
Mail Express
S. A
Richmond Accom Sun
Richmond Accom
Mad
F. L
A. Ind
Pitts
Sun- Gay
Chi. F
Cairo & Vincennes
Vincennes Express
S and c
Cincin
Detroit
Peo
Cin
M. C
Evening Express
Chicago Express
Tuscola Accom
Tuscola
D&pees
Monon
D&p
Half Rates to Pacific Coast Excursion Announcement
Half rates to the Pacific Coast offered at 66 dollars round trip from Indianapolis. Valid June 2 to July 7 1899 with return until September 4. Liberal stopovers and choice of routes. Special excursion July 3 leaves Indianapolis 12 55 PM conducted by Prof Patterson via Vandalia line. Contact 133 Commercial Club Building Indianapolis for details and sleeping car reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
C. IF. Patterson
Indianapolis
Vandalia
Commercial Club Building
W.W. W. Richardson
Official Pennsylvania Lines to 18th International Convention
Indiana Christian Endeavor Union announces a Detroit July 8 to 10 convention trip. Round trip $7.60 from Indianapolis with low Indiana rates. Tickets on sale July 3–6, valid return to July 15, deposit by August 11. Train departs Indianapolis July 8 at 11 33 a m via Kokomo Logansport and Wabashey. Escorts for ladies offered. Charles A Winnedge in charge.
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Indiana Christian Endeavor Union
Detroit
Indianapolis
Indiana
Charles A. Winnedge
Kokomo
Logansport
Wabashey
W. W. Richardson
Excursion to Mountain Lake Park Maryland
Excursion on Thursday June 29 by ViacC H D B C W B O lines offers round trip $14.65 with tickets valid to July and summer rate $17.15. Special party departs 2 45 p m. Tickets available from Mrs Kate Applegate 519 E Eleventh St Miss Julia Ashley 1202 Ash St and W V Wheeler 1119 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Lake Park
Kate Applegate
E. Eleventh St
Julia Ashley
Ash-st
W. V. Wheeler
Broadway
Travel Schedule Between Indianapolis and Kansas City via Vandalia
Travel timetable notes departure from Indianapolis at 7 25 a m. The route reaches Kansas City at 9 45 p m the same day and then Denver at 6 20 p m the following evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Denver
Train Special Round Trip From Louisville June 25
Special train leaves Union station at 7:20 a m returning from Louisville Fourteenth Street station at 6:10 p m. Fares are $1.50 for the round trip on Sunday June 25 via Pennsylvania Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Union Station
Louisville
Fourteenth St
Big Four Route Special Train From Indianapolis
Special Big Four train departs Indianapolis Union Station at 7 30 a m returns Batesville at 7 30 p m stopping at Shelbyville and Greensburg both directions Tickets and information at Big Four offices 1 E Washington St and Union Station H M Bronson A G P A Denver and return Pueblo and return Colorado Springs and return Glenwood Springs and return Salt Lake City and return Ogden and return at one fare plus 2 00 for round trip Good returning until Oct 31 Tickets on sale at St Louis June 24 to July Mth G A A Deane T P A Mo P Ry 231 McCreast Indianapolis Ind
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Indianapolis Union Station
Batesville
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Big Four
Washington St
Union Station
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
St. Louis
G. A. A. Deane
Mo. P. R.y
McCreast
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati Round Trip Special Trains Schedule
Two special trains depart Cincinnati Sunday June 25 with limited stops. One at 6 50 a m will end at 7 15 a m and stop at Rushville Connersville Liberty and Oxford. Return fare listed as 3.00 with implied travel via Cincinnati and Dayton.
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Cincinnati
Rushville
Connersville
Liberty
Oxford
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Our Colonies
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South Pole
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Walla Walla
Wash
Harvey J. Ramsey
Kinley
Baxter Committee
Ohio Supreme Court
Standard of Company
U.S
Ingham
Philadelphia
Jacobs
Indianapolis Union
Vandalia Line
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & ST. Louis Railway
Cleveland Division
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Chicago & ST. Louis
Indianapolis & Vincennes Railway
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Lake Erie & Western Railway
Daily
Anderson & B. H
Cleveland Mail
Eeaeee
Union City & W. Acc
Snnickerbocker Sp
Union City & W
Acc
RB. H. Southwest
É& Anderson
Cleveland Express
B. H. & Anderson
St. Louis Division
Twam - Southwestern Limited
Terreilaute & Mat
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Mat
Terre Haute
Knickerbocker
St. L. & Cin
Cincinnati & Lou
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Ste Twee Renee
Fast M’l, Dy
Cin. & Wash
F. I
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Lafayette
Chi. Lim
Besssesssee
Lafayette Accom
A. Chicago F. L
Gy. S.cesses
Ami
C’ti & Wash
D. P
Michigan Division
Pwneenee
Chi. Fast
Lou. Se
Cairo Express
Dy. S and C
Indiana, Decatur & Western Railway
R’y
L. D
W. R.y
Roachdale
A. A. Zion
Louisville, KY
Carter
DR. Carter & CO
Alnois
H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A
Evans Chemicalco
Wgincinwati
Droggista
CHE PE Erffeocto CO
Pearborn &T
H. J. Huder, Wash. & Penn
Sloan Drug Co
W. Wash
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