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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
6
In a vivid Buffalo Burs wild west display, riders charged across Madison Avenue amid staged firefights and a blockhouse scene. Spectators cheered as mounted Arabs threatened the arena, yet the performers maintained order and speed, delivering an entertaining show admired by the first night audience.
In Chicago on May 4, muttered discontent marks a gathering of Romany groups as Mollie Stanley, daughter of Queen Annie Stanley, is poised to be crowned this month. Disputes arise over whether the Stanleys are true Romanies or a roaming Turkish band, with English Romany factions refusing to recognize Mollie as queen and proclaim Nellie Johnson as their queen.
New York reports claim a major consolidation among Carnegie, Federal, National, American Tin Plate, American Steel and Wire, and Rockefeller interests. The plan would form a single powerhouse with about 525000 capital, signaling a sweeping industry merger. In Chicago, a family note records three newborns, two boys and a girl, totaling 15% pounds, to Mrs. Rutlewski as she copes after her husband’s death.
Original Theodore N. Conover Gas City six dollars. Samuel Livingston Worthington six to eight dollars. Albert S. Ragsdale Shoals deceased twelve dollars. William G. Denman South Bend six dollars. Joseph Carter Knox thirty six to eight dollars. Henry HH Hays Lebanon twelve to twenty four dollars. William Middleton Hatfield eight sixty to five? Reissue James K. Hawkins Chapel Hill seventeen dollars. Charles Yelle Muncie three ten? Jefferson M. Boyd Huntington seventeen dollars. Robert E. Torrence West Middleton eight to seventeen dollars. George W. Lighter Quincy eight to seventeen dollars. Conrad Hartwick Siberia fourteen to seventeen dollars. Edith C. Newdin Marshall eight dollars. Serreny Robbins Seymour twelve dollars. Sarah J. Ragsdale Shoals eight dollars. Henrietta A. Kelly Versailles eight dollars. Emma et Gasser South Whitley eight dollars. Emma anatiken Rolling Prairie eight dollars. Caroline rg00d Shipshewana eight dollars. John Airgood Shipshewana ten dollars.
A list of patent applicants and locations across Indiana and Michigan cited for various inventions. Names include Kranz Burger Fort Wayne for an automatic explosive compression engine and William Butler Redkey for a glass melting furnace. Also listed are Casey and Pries Michigan City for a body bolster for cars and Conn Elkhart for a graphophone.
G Lay of Washington DC named consul general at Sickles New York and secretary of the United States by Madrid. The report notes government officials seeking to confer a decoration on Sampson and a commander of the order. A Palmyra figure, tied to Palmyra IL, is jailed on charges related to a six year old Janie McNet.
Simple at first piles are easily cured and even in worst stages without pain or bleeding. Pyramid Pile Cure claims immediate inflammation relief and permanent cure with continued use. Testimonials from Mrs. M C Hinkly and Major Dean support benefits. price is 50 cents, Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
Suits totaling almost 10 million dollars are filed in the United States court against the Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad company. The plaintiffs include Guarantee Trust Company of New York seeking 2,087,593 dollars, M. L. Ingalls Jr. seeking 4,970,761 dollars, and Geo. H. Gardiner seeking 2,087,893 dollars. The line was sold by court order for about 18 million, paying about half the bonds. Aims appear to enforce double liability on stockholders, many of whom are Columbus residents, potentially bankrupting several prominent locals.
Three New Jersey companies filed incorporation papers in Jersey City on May 4, forming corporations with a combined capital of 140 million plus dollars. The American Hide and Leather Company leads with 70 million, followed by Republic Steel and Iron with 35 million, and National Light and Power with 15 million.
A completely furnished house offers an 85 dollars itemization including a polished mahogany finished frame, 25 yard close woven gram carpet, two large gilt framed oil pictures, lace curtains, parlor suite pieces with novelty effects, a Smyrna rug, solid oak center table, and related items.
Washington May 4 Senator Chandler said there should be less money and more modesty in party matters. He suggested the gentlemen referred to use the words he and we more often while indicating Hanna’s prominence in party management. The remark hints at excess Hanna influence.
TRENTON May 4 The Columbia and Electric vehicle company was incorporated here with a capital of 5 000 000. The new firm will build and operate automobiles.
In Benton Falls Maine an explosion at the Kennebec pulp mill instantly killed two men. Other items note an ailing wage demand at the tin workers convention in Columbus and a spike in penitentiary admissions as federal prisoners return. Three youths in Terre Haute and a New York lawyer face serious charges. Two Russian editors are exiled in St Petersburg and Gen Anderson to relieve Gen Wade in the lakes department.
The piece presents a home endorsement from John Wright of 1342 Laurel Street praising Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney back pains. He claims rapid, lasting relief after use, notes his daughter also benefited, and allows use of his name. Sold by dealers at 8 cents, mailed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
City markets report wide price lists for sugar syrups canned fruits vegetables and meats in Indianapolis May 4. It lists specific items including sugar cuts cavity roasts hams dry salt bacon sausages pickled meats fresh pork and various produce with per bushel crate pound and barrel prices and dealer selling prices across groceries and fuels.
C H and E H Schrader at 803 Virginia Ave, a South Side grocer, advertises a window washing display with a 11b package for 5c. Customers are invited to send a liner to THE SUN to arrange help for yard, stable, or house tasks.
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