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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1899
Page
6
The New York Journal profiles Fred B Hall of Ewisara fame for extraordinary pool shots. He executes complex angle plays with precision, including corner pocket launches and synchronized ball routes, and performs rapid multi ball sequences without touching cushions. Hall challenges anyone to duplicate his feats.
An Indianapolis preview extols Buffalo Bill Cody and Salsbury's Wild West show, noting record crowds in New York and Madison Square Garden. It praises the authentic spectacle with diverse riders, patriotic recreations, and a San Juan Hill battle scene, detailing meticulous staging and elite participants.
Major Burke intervenes as two students intend a duel. He separates them by bumping heads and tossing them into the street, deeming the act less formal and more American. The incident centers on a clash of manners and honor between young contenders.
London May 2 Arthur Balfour government leader in the house of commons said England had agreed not to interfere with Russian railway extension in Manchuria with a special stipulation protecting England in the New Chwang railroad project under British control. He called reports of negotiations with the pope for a British ambassador at the Vatican groundless.
President Schurman of the Philippine Commission reports optimistic information from Manila. He believes Filipino overtures may lead to peace and that insurgents can be brought to accept the government’s good intentions through firmness and consideration. The view pleased cabinet members in Washington.
The auxiliary gunboat Vixen, ordered to Manila, will head back to Norfolk navy yard amid crew grumbling that the vessel is too small for the long voyage and too heavily loaded in the bow. The ship carries guns and shells for Dewey.
Washington May 2. By presidential directive the War Department assigns Maj Gen James F Wade to temporary command of the lakes in addition to leading the Department of the Dakotas. General Wade replaces Gen Michael V Sheridan who is relieved. Wade previously led the beef court of inquiry.
Snow fell in the Dakotas and Montana while grain ships reached Buffalo. Alger announced his Senate candidacy. Machinists met in Buffalo. Italians Robina and Yaura were killed by a train in Wingo. Lieutenants named for Philippines volunteers. May Day calm in European cities. Madrid election favored government by 40 in the senate. Hay delivered four warrants to Cambon for Spain. Dewey Day celebrated nationwide. many congratulatory dispatches. Judge Bookstayer denied habeas corpus for Roland Molineux and remanded him. Five Chicago boys face trial for policeman Wallner's death. Mason caused a disturbance in a Benton church. Cope injured.
Five United States marshals left Kansas City for Osceola to serve papers on St. Clair county judges who have gone into hiding rather than levy a tax on railroad bonds. Some judges have jailed out terms to avoid the tax. They have met in farmhouses and may avoid the county seat, raising fears of a pitched battle if served.
The Fremdenblatt notes German American cordial exchange between Emperor William and President McKinley, praising conciliation and friendliness with no prejudice.
Veterinary surgeon Dr W B Craig offers dog treatments with office at Wood's stable and telephone 1097. Am old nurse for children notes Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething, advertised at twenty five cents a bottle, claimed to ease teething pain and diarrhea.
Edward F. Grassow gives notice to Fifth ward voters in Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply at the first June term 1599 to the Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons and to allow on the premises to be drank. The business is at No 328 Blake street in a room fronting east on Blake street on the first floor of a two story brick building Lot 41 Outlet 160 in McChesney’s subdivision in Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
Voters of the Eleventh ward Center township Marion county Indiana are notified that a license to sell spiritous malt and vinous liquors is sought for premises located fronting east on the southwest corner of S Capitol Ave and Garden St Indianapolis. The building is a two story brick on lot 1 in McKernan's subdivision, No. 302 Capitol Ave south in ward 11. William Howlt.
Voters of the Fifteenth ward in Merion county Indiana are notified that William Hoffman will apply at the first June term 1898 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a room on the northeast corner of Ray and Church streets Indianapolis ward No 1. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room located in a two story frame building on lot 34 in Mc Kernan's subdivision of outlot 121.
George Lang announces at the first June term, 1899, his license request to sell spiritous, vinous, malt, and intoxicating liquors in a ground floor room facing Merrill Street at the southeast corner of Merrill and Missouri streets in Indianapolis ward 11. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
CHARLES F. LEISS applies to the Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in a room facing west on Russell Avenue first floor of a two story brick building in Russell’s subdivision Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana 709 Russell Ave Ward 11. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
Voters in Thirteenth ward Center township Marion county Indiana vote to authorize commissioners at the first June term 1899 for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt liquors in quantities over five gallons at a time. The saloon is in a room facing west on Madison Ave on the first floor of a two story frame building on lot 55 with outlets Beatcham.
The subscriber Paul T Weiss applies for a license to sell spiritous and intoxicating liquors in a room fronting west on East Street, first floor of a two story frame building, lot 43 in Coffman subdivision, Center township Marion county Indiana known as No 7013 East St ward 33. He also gives notice of applying for portable privileges in the same room.
Voters of the Ninth ward Center town and nearby areas are informed that intoxicating liquors will be sold in a room facing north on Bates street. The room is on the first floor of a two story frame building at the southeast corner of Bates and Leota streets, lot 16 in Hill's subdivision, Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana, known as 121 E Bates St Ward 9. The applicant also seeks permission to place a pool table in the same room.
In Indianapolis Indiana voters in Center Township ward No 1 seek a room on the first floor of a one and a half story frame building at the northwest corner of New York and Blackford streets with a lot in Maguire's subdivision. The notice names Henry Schuh and mentions a poor table privilege in the same room.
Voters of the Seventh ward in Center town approve at the first June term 1999 granting a privilege to allow the same to be frank on a room fronting south on Washington street on the first floor of a three story brick building 20 feet east of lot 3 outlet H City county Indiana known as 524 E Washington st Ward 7 and pool table privileges in the same room Louis Schuck.
CHAS. J. REIFEIS announces a license to sell spiritous, vinous, malt and a room fronting north at the southeast corner of Maple and McCrtysts. on lot 99 in McIlhernan and Pierce's subdivision, outlet 121, Ward 15, City of county, Indiana. He will apply to the board for pool.
Chas Bergman states liquor will be sold and consumed in a room facing south on Washington Street first floor of a two story brick building. Property details include 29142 feet west side lot 9 and 64 feet east side lot 8 in square 59 City of Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana known as 320 E Washington St Ward 7. He will apply for pool table privileges in the same room.
Bruno C. Schelski publishes notice to sell spiritous and vinous liquors in a room facing west on Delaware street, first floor of a two story brick building on lot 30 outlet 107, City of Indianapolis Ward 13, seeking pool table privileges in the same room.
The advertisement touts Spe ednhat as a knowledgeable expert offering a new treatment for both sexes addressing loss of vitality and urogenital issues. It claims to cure conditions such as leucorrhea, sterility, stricture, varicocele, hydrocele and rupture with free consultation and specific office hours.
Sunday March 26 1899 timetable lists arrivals and departures for Columbus Springfield Vincennes Cairo Cincinnati Chicago St Louis lines. Items include Fast Mail Fast Express Indiana Division services with morning and afternoon times, notes on daily schedules and through trains via Illinois Central and other corridors.
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