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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
1
City faces bubonic plague panic after two Nippon Maru crewmen drowned while fleeing quarantine. A Japanese girl died aboard, and coroner reports signs of plague on the bodies. Authorities warn Chinatown could become ground zero if disease spreads. Local Chinese communities urged strict sanitation compliance.
In Chattanooga Tennessee Herbert Maroney was acquitted of murdering Will Stoner at Hixson Station after his sweetheart Mollie Morgan testified for him. A church entertainment preceded the ceremony and the couple wed at the courthouse with Judge Pearson officiating.
United States grand jury indicts Pleasants county sheriff A B Core and three others for conspiring to deprive two Black men Wm Chicester and Edward Allen of civil rights in St Marys West Virginia. Indictments describe forming the conspiracy and violent acts to advance it as Chester and Allen are Negroes. A deputy pursued arrests.
In Rome on June 9 Pope Leo privately descended to the crypt of St. Peter's aided by Cardinals Rampolla and Mocenni. He prayed for a long time at the tomb of the Apostles before being persuaded to leave the damp place.
New York on June 29 reports Mrs. James Nash Brown daughter of Irving Scott Duilder of the Oregon married Dr. Reginald Knight Smith post surgeon at the Brooklyn Navy Yard this Wednesday.
Beaton's hat store displays straw hats with harness accessories and low prices. Vanderpool at 28 Meridian Street appears in the ad copy.
Mrs. Katherine A. Tingley arrives with her Universal Brotherhood in Indianapolis to address the lodge. The article contrasts the Universal Brotherhood with the Theosophical Society, noting a split at the 1898 Chicago convention and differing views on leadership and practical aims.
Bids opened for the court house yard fountain. only William Fife appeared with a 2800 dollar bid, about 1000 higher than estimates. Commissioners rejected it and may revise plans to reach around 1800 dollars, risking a notable delay.
County commissioner McGregor said on Thursday the old Central Ave bridge will not be repaired. A new bridge will be built. He condemned a report suggesting repair as a misstep and expressed chagrin over the misunderstanding.
Henry L. Smith says he would not accept the Republican city committee chairmanship if offered. It is understood he will become Armand Koehne’s chief deputy in the county treasurer’s office next January.
Brest dispatch reports the military faction plans a second Dreyfus condemnation. Emissaries of General Mercier suspected in Paris and Brest seeking Bordereau details. Mer cier allegedly supports a party of adventurers and republicans like De Baurepaire aiding the plot.
Mme Dreyfus arrives in Rennes with her mother on Wednesday evening. A small, respectful crowd gathers at the station to greet her.
Governor grants parole to Albert Themes from Michigan City Prison under the alias Harry Gray. The consumptive inmate, deemed unlikely to live six months by the prison physician, was sentenced in Cass County for burglary. His family, cited by Bishop White, pledges care in his final days.
E P Thompson former postmaster of Indianapolis now Ha vana postmaster writes to Engineer Schutt at the state house on the tent controversy. He notes two sets of sleeve buttons from a Spanish officer's uniform silver cavalry gilt infantry. He praises Havana and mentions West and a Methodist church as a GOP ally with Billy Bryan.
Local health authorities prosecuted dairy and grocery operators for adulterated supplies. W A Painter of 1102 Fletcher Ave pleaded guilty to formaldehyde adulterated milk and paid a fine. John C Brill of Sherman Dr also fined for similar milk contamination. Dammeyer Bros of 4535 E Washington St were arrested for adulterated vinegars. Further affidavits await chemist test results.
Five justices will report quarterly fees to Township trustee Makepeace on Saturday. The first full quarter under the salary law shows total fees far short of salaries, about 300 dollars across five offices, with 500 dollars per esquire. Litigation has fallen by a third since the salary law, due to limited ability to cut costs. The new system aims to discourage litigation and should improve as dockets age.
Captain Willoughby of the State of Ohio reports Duncan Coyle is the lone survivor. The Olwill sank in a northeast gale after leaving Kelly's Island with stone for Cleveland. Nine lives were lost including the captain John Brown his wife and son and a second passenger. Coyle will be taken to Cleveland aboard the State of Ohio.
Custodian West will not allow use of state house rooms by organizations not closely tied to state government. Rooms, once scheduled or authorized, are now denied due to high demand, cost of janitorial work, and building wear. Public sentiment grew after the tent controversy, and the next legislature may formalize the ban.
Oliver West and Benjamin Glauder fought at the Indianapolis gas and power plant site. Both were injured with stab wounds and head injuries requiring stitches. Police court continued their assault case to Friday as both men were placed in separate police cells after a brief, somber moment of shared injuries.
Charles Torbett and Clara Henry, both married with families, were convicted in police court on Thursday for maintaining improper relations. Henry, with her 6 year old daughter present, tearfully told Special Judge Collier she would return to her husband, who would not take her back. Henry received a 71 fine and one day in the workhouse. Torbett got a 2 day sentence and 0 days. Imprisoned together in the patrol wagon, Henry hid her refinement while others rode with two men and one woman. They were among a group of tramps arrested west of the river during a raid on Wednesday, leaving limited seating as women sat on men's laps.
In Wascom Texas near Shreveport on June 9 a mob killed Allie Thompson a young Black farm hand after his capture two hours post assault on Mrs A Fuller wife of a prominent farmer She was assaulted Wednesday during her husband’s absence Authorities pursued Thompson to the county jail at Marshall when armed men rode from the woods and killed him with bullets as they rode away
The governor confirms a War Department reply granting two more guns to Indiana. Evansville and Columbus will receive one each to balance Fort Wayne and South Bend which already have a gun. A gun given by Capt. Taylor sits in the state museum. The governor notes strong demand and awaits details on the new guns.
The adjourned meeting featured Commissioner Woessner’s dramatic fall from his office chair. A broader teachers exam option was adopted including French or German for Latin majors. Vacancies were tabled while new appointments and stipends were approved for several teachers and staff. Gregg scholars Nora O Harr ow, Mabel Albersmeier and Nellie Bowman receive $100 each for Chicago University summer term.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours to 8 p m June 30 with fair skies and rising temperatures. In a separate incident at 1322 North Senate Avenue saloonkeeper David Johnson broke a beer glass on Edward Roberts after Roberts wielded an ice pick in a confrontation. Roberts received a $1 fine plus costs in police court.
President Donnelly of the International Typographical Union says in Chicago and Denver a few linotype machinists may resist joining the union. In all other cities the machinists have joined or will join before July 1. Denver has four such workers and Chicago about sixteen who are not members, but Donnelly says they cannot cause major disturbance as replacements are readily available.
Deputy Sheriff V L Bache was shot in the side during a midnight clash with Chinese highbinders in San Jose California on Wednesday. Four Chinese suspects were arrested on charges of attempted murder.
Floyd Woods hosted a Wednesday dinner at Fairbank for Fred Campbell known as Ginger who will move to Chicago to become chief deputy in the clerk of the United States court of appeals. Attendees included Billy Essman Eugene Sauley George B. Elliott L G Roths child Fred Joss y Clark John Mac Gregor and Armand Koehne. The group, lively and political, did not reach a mayoral candidate agreement with most siding anti Ransdell except Woods and Clark.
The first car of new wheat arrived at the Board of Trade on Wednesday for Campbell & Gray from Sanborn Indiana. It is No 2 red, cleansed with good color and berry and sold at 73 cents. The car signals strong wheat prospects in that state region. Another car for Acme Milling Company arrived on Thursday.
Calvin P. Corbett a Greensburg hardware dealer has 3813 in liabilities and no assets to meet them he filed a bankruptcy petition on Thursday seeking relief and a court discharge.
Three finers are listed with army connections on a Thursday report from Rushville. Names include Fred P Cecil Munchiner J Metzger Boze TM and Arthur Baker.
Local advertisement lists Strawmyer and Nilius at 37 Monument Place selling harnesses, watches, jewelry, diamonds, and silverware. The notice emphasizes latest styles and low prices along with a Pro Bono Cigaret advertisement.
Police locked up an elderly man at headquarters who gave his name as Eli Da kin and cannot account for himself. He is believed to reside in Mooresville and was picked up Wednesday night by officers.
Louis Robison of 115 North Missouri Street may have small-pox. Dr. Wagner visited Thursday afternoon to make a diagnosis.
The Indiana bond company of Indianapolis was found lacking legal corporate existence due to no law authorizing bond trading at incorporation on Feb 5 1895. The company sued Alfred M Ogle et al to enforce a statutory lien on real estate. action abated. The Knox circuit verdict also convicted Jos Barnett John Bell Jacob Hicks and Jacob Tucker of assault and battery on John Silence amid racial tension. The Delaware circuit court awarded Citizens State Bank of Noblesville $8500 against J B Julian with notes and a mortgage on Jay County land. The Indianap olis case to dismiss Albert Blake’s appeal after a fine for soliciting passengers at Union Station was postponed pending final hearing.
Police-matron Gregoire received a six month old foundling, Ella Era Bright, left by a mother who visited Mrs. Anna Rochford at 1617 English Ave. The mother had secured board and then vanished, leaving the baby in Rochford's care before the child was taken to the orphan home for naming.
O Connor of the Indiana wholesale grocers association vehemently denies rumors of a state grocers trust. He argues there is no truth to the movement though reports say a pooled network would cut costs and boost competition. similar unions exist elsewhere and the plan could threaten traveling sales staff.
Capt. Tarlton of Company H 158th Indiana seeks a commission for Philippine service. State officials urged the War Department on Thursday to utilize experienced officers for new troops after the rainy season ends.
Judge Leathers refused to grant Isaac Ciener an injunction against Wholesale Grocers to stop them from withholding goods or labeling his house as a rich house. The court found he was using tobacco from large houses and could be seen for the injunction.
The Western association of writers held a memo meeting at Lake Winona on a Wednesday afternoon. Fishback gave a sketch of Reed, ex Gov Cumback, John Clark path, J. W. Mathews and E. 8. Te aon talked.
A damaged fragment mentions Silas Gaynor and an engine incident near Cincinnati with dislocation and a reference to a month and Pennsylvania. The fragment is unclear on dates, exact location, and outcome.
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