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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
2
Detectives dropped a case after guilt appeared to rest on another person. A clerk to Gov. Motint lost poision during the inquiry. Philips, once Miller’s employee, was suspended then cleared as the web of suspicion spread. The investigation stalled as several involved refused to prosecute.
New tests of a remarkable explosive shell are being conducted at the Sariby Hook proving grounds for a fall campaign in the Philippine islands. The shell bursts into hundreds of fragments creating a fatal shock within a radius and could cripple with little chance of escape. Gen Miles and other experts endorse the explosive, noting its destructive power and use in past campaigns.
In New York on a Monday afternoon Dudley Smith alias Big Dad, a negro, shot and killed Michael Lyden, a white man, in a saloon row. A 2,000 strong mob surrounded the block as police hunted Smith who hid in a vacant room after escaping a house. To avert lynching they dressed him in a woman's attire and moved him away in a trailed wagon, hoodwinking the crowd.
H Hitchens appointed imaster at Mount Sterling Indiana in Switzerland County. Secretary of the interior requests payment of 125000 pension. Comptroller of currency opposes several Indiana banks including Citizens national Louisville Bedford and Merchants national Fletcher national Indianapolis and First national Evansville.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in New York on June 27 against the National Shear Company, known as the shear trust, by Boston investors Arthur Denmzon, Stanley Campbell, and Louis A. Wyman. They claim the company defaulted June 9 and cites assets of 1,270,297 against liabilities of 201,000.
In Shanghai on June 27 reports say Germans are uneasy amid turbulent conditions after natives destroyed a punitive expedition and armed clashes occurred at Titiini. In the fight the Chinese suffered ten dead and authorities fear further clashes as a large crowd gathers.
San Francisco dispatch reports the Selkitk, a ship owned in Nova Scotia, was lost near the Philippines. The incident lifts concerns over maritime safety and questions insurance coverage and salvage rights as crews scramble to determine casualties and tidal conditions.
The readable bits reference an divorce petition with unclear names and details. The fragment mentions a photograph and a death note, but no coherent actions or outcomes are established.
New York June 7 five hundred pounds of dynamite exploded at Spuyten Duyvil when Fred Merike ten and his sister Stella seven set fire to the box housing the explosive causing $30,000 in damage. The blast knocked people down but no one was killed and both children escaped serious injury.
Seattle dispatch reports Thomas Murray, described as disreputable, was beheaded Monday night in front of a saloon. An unknown man crept up from behind and severed Murray's head with a razor, uttering a taunting phrase. The killer escaped and has not been arrested.
In Birmingham on June 27 John Davis William Turner George Alexander Dick Thomas and Asa Stephens five Black laborers at the Eastley furnace bought large watermelons after a long day and spent the night resting on damp ground in the woods. Cramp colic followed and by noon Monday all five were dead.
National president Mitchell and Vice-president D vis of the halted miners arrive in Evansville to confer with Committeeman Dilcher then consult lawyers and plan to seek court action to set aside the Ingle injunction. If successful Ingle says he will close his mine.
Appraisers for state officers value 17 acres north of the deaf and dumb institute at 0.6 to 1.8 dollars per acre. The land will be divided into seven lots. Bids will be received until July 1, and the state may sell or refuse the highest bid. Officials deem the value fair.
A special train carrying Knights of Pythias from Bloomington and Champaign was wrecked Tuesday at Mayview on the old S B L W line now part of the Big Pour. Three were seriously injured and others slightly hurt while en route to Danville for a picnic.
The presidential party led by President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley arrived in Washington on Tuesday at 10 30 a m. Mrs. McKinley appeared pale and struggled to walk, aided by the president and Dr Rixey. The physician said the ailment is not serious but a severe cold revived a long standing illness, with a seashore trip advised if her condition does not improve.
County auditors report partial statistics to the state bureau showing the effect of the new mortgage exemption law on taxable values, with estimates and uncertainty as boards of review and the State tax board still to decide final outcomes. The number of claims for relief is noted as pending.
In Lapel Indiana June 27 union organizers from the American Flint Glass Workers' Union tried to recruit at two nonunion flint bottle factories. About 25 Wilcox workers joined the union and were fired. A mob then bombarded a hotel, breaking windows and doors and injuring two guests with bricks. attackers fled and could not be identified. Similar action threatened at Woodward Horton plant.
Louisville dispatch notes tensions as police control the scene before the Democratic convention. Proxies face revenue stamp hurdles, fourteenth ballot shows Stone leading Goebel and Hardin, with Goebel closing in after nineteen ballots. Adjournment awaiting a possible deal to drop the low candidate.
Trustee Makepeace will pay the five j ustices of Center township their quarter's salary Friday. They will get 300 dollars each. He expects the amount they turn over to him under the salary law to be only a few hundred dollars at most. His last payment was about 1,000 dollars and he received a little over 204 dollars in return. Makepeace condemns the law.
Mrs. Norval Douglass of San Francisco received a letter from Siberia announcing that her son and 25 other California miners perished from cold. The group left in June 1898 for a venture for a New York syndicate.
Armour & Co. granted the 1893 wage scale on Tuesday morning, boosting wages 10 to 23 percent and likely averting a July 1 strike. Other packers may follow. About six Swift Morris and Lipton workers were out, while Swift's hide house granted a 25 cent daily raise but four committee members were discharged, keeping some workers from returning.
The state bans operating drug stores after July 1 without a pharmacist or assistant. About three to one pharmacists have registered so far. The State Pharmacy Board meets on July 1 to act as the examining board.
Sherifff Bey White of Clay county is reported killed at Tondon Kentucky amid a feud with the Bakers. The report is unconfirmed.
The article notes a lawn social by Daughters of Rebekah at the school house on Fletcher Ave in Greenfield. It reports Fred and Frank Lemmon facing police court for cutting George Winney with cases continued. Detectives dismissed burglary and larceny charges against Frank Gallagher and Ed Williams, while Williams pled guilty to theft, fined ten dollars and jailed sixty days.
Two strong earthquakes rattled Connecticut on Monday night with thunderous sounds and ground upheaval. Residents fled indoors as tremors continued, causing alarm across towns from Hartford to surrounding areas.
John Kornstadt, 16, of Harper Kansas, confessed to killing his 10 year old cousin Nora Kornstadt. He said he assaulted her, choked her into unconsciousness, then threw her into an abandoned well. Nora was found alive but died an hour later.
Portland Indiana June 27 A public sale sold the old Glock by Robert H Sipe with his effects for 74 dollars The towering device imitates the sun and moon keeps time and tide moves with figures music boxes chimes and a giant statue It stands 13 feet high 9 feet wide and weighs 1500 pounds Builders spent seven years constructing it.
Rev. George McNutt of Indianapolis visited the rougher wards of Muncie Indiana and spoke in the High Street M E church pulpit about what he had witnessed, drawing strong reactions from the congregation.
Anderson Ind June 27 Robert E Mansfield former secretary of the Republican state central committee and editor of the Marion News will depart Wednesday to take charge of the consulate at Zanzibar.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference police or court actions with unclear names and dates. Reads like an internal notice about a case or arrest but lacks complete details to identify party names, location, or action.
In Huntington Indiana on June 21 Harman Allman four was struck on the face by a bat during a game. The boy may die from the injuries as medical staff rush him to the hospital.
Widespread reports detail a fatality in Vanceburg Kentucky and a Milwaukee carnival draw. Other items note Havana yellow fever, Gov O Leary en route to Guam via Colombo, Senator Jones in London boasting health gains, and Professor Harris elected Amherst College president. Also reported are a murder attempt in Manchester Kentucky, an explosion at Peters cartridge works injuring two in Kings Mills, piano tax riots in Spain, potential return of Duke dArcos and possible successor, Marie Burrough declared insane after suing Toledo and Tremont, Archibald Kent in Duluth inherits English fortune, Tampa race war fears after killings, Dr Wackendorf in San Francisco charged with murder, Bernard Dolan in Chicago killed by bicycle accident, Olive Ferris considering suit over a reward, Saengerfest opening in Cincinnati postponed, and train robbery convictions for Macomb Missouri suspects with Byrum released.
Local towns oppose a planned July celebration in Corydon amid health board concerns that gathering could spread smallpox. Officials defend segregated Corydon cases and deny danger to neighbors, though jealousy among towns adds tension.
San Francisco officials express no alarm as the Nippon Maru, recently docked at Honolulu with a bubonic plague case, is due to arrive within a day or two. They expect no entry of the disease into the city and maintain precautionary measures.
Birth announcements show William and Delphia Spacce and others with multiple newborns including twins, plus a long list of infant and child deaths with causes such as enterocolitis pneumonia and tuberculosis and ages from stillborn to four months. Marriage licenses recorded for ten couples including Ross to Milter and Hawkins to Jackson along with others.
J W Gates president of the American steel company arrives in Shawnee to identify Alexander Jester, suspected killer of Gilbert Gates, killed 30 years ago in Missouri. Gates expects confrontation with the man on Wednesday as sources note Loyal to Lonhbet. Also reports on Paris political tensions and a lengthy local classified ads section.
Classified notice outlines how ten words are published free for three days under specific headings such as Wanted Male Help Wanted Female Help Wanted Situations Wanted Rooms For Rent and Rooms Additional words billed at half a cent per word other headings charged at one half cent per word business notices require payment per line with details in the Sun newspaper format
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On Tuesday June 2, grain markets show No. 2 red wheat 6 cars rejected for Lone tday gears, several No. 3 and No. 4 white corn lots with mixed grades, and steady oats. Timothy hay prices listed with quotes for No. 1 and No. 2 timothy.
R. R. Shiel & Co. reports cattle receipts slow in Indianapolis on June 27. Prices eased five cents on most weights above 160 pounds, ight weights steady amid urgent orders for 120s to 150s. Chicago reports strike ended, market strengthens. Cattle prices quoted 12 to 14 at 3.85 to 3.87, 170 to 200 at 3.50 to 3.21, and mediums and heavies at 3.50, with expectation of a stronger market soon.
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