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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1899

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2

Adams poisoning case moves to grand jury stage

New York May 5 The Adams poisoning case has reached a remarkable stage now in the hands of the grand jury. Deliberations remain formally secret but leaks suggest district attorney aides are sidelined and the jury is guiding witness examinations to favor another indictment. Foreman Col W C Church linked to Molineux père and Loyal Legion members allegedly tilt toward collecting evidence for a different target.

New York Grand Jury Col. W. C. Church Army and Navy Journal Molineux The Loyal Legion Warrarrt

Pamphlet Accuses U S Officials Over Philippine War

Washington officials study a pamphlet circulating abroad accusing Dewey Merritt and Otis of duplicity. It claims Consul-general Wildman took silencing money, alleges US actions spurred the Filipino revolt, reports killings of Filipina women and children, and says officers looted valuables. Author named A H Meyers, a self-styled special correspondent. Published in Shanghai dated March last.

Washington Philippines Dewey Merritt Otis Wildman Manila A. H. Meyers Shanghai

Monnett Heads to Newark for Testimony on Bribery Probe

Ohio Attorney General Monnett flew to Newark for a May 18 appearance if the Supreme Court backs Standard Oil in naming bribe targets. He says only a tenth of charges are stated while star witness Harry Cornish faces rigorous cross examination. District attorney staff disagree on grand jury strategy as Col. Gardiner vows to perform his duty regardless of indictments.

Columbus Monnett Newark Edward Kibler Ohio Municipal Code Commission Supreme Court Standard Oil Company Trust Watson Ryan Harry Cornish Col. Gardiner

Hanna silent on Chandler’s remarks in New Hampshire

Cleveland Ohio May 5 Senator Hanna refused to reply to a crack attributed to Senator Chandler who allegedly told Hanna to efface himself Hanna says Chandler never spoke the words and leaves it to Chandler to answer again.

Cleveland Hanna Chandlers New Hampshire Statesman Tam Chandler Chaniller

Much in a Name. Chelsea Bank Run Sparks Panic

A Chelsea man with identical name to the Chelsea Savings Bank president filed bankruptcy, triggering a bank run in Boston on Thursday. Over $50,000 paid out as doors closed, about a hundred depositors lamented, and one woman who withdrew 1900 in silver took it away.

Boston Mass Chelsea Chelsea Savings Bank

Father of Mat tie Bradley to visit Indianapolis jail

Supt. Quigley received a telegram Friday from Bennett Bradley, father of Mat tie Bradley, the insane woman confined at the police station. The telegram says he will come to Indianapolis to get his daughter. The message sheds no light on her actions. She remains confined in the jail.

Quigley Bennett Bradley Mattie Bradley Indianapolis

Died From a Kitten's Bite in Cleveland Contractor's Death

Jes A. Hackman prominent contractor died at Charity hospital in Cleveland Friday from lockjaw caused by a bite from a pet kitten last Monday.

Cleveland Jes. A. Hackman Charity Hospital

Fire destroys Mapleville mill in Rhode Island

A woolen mill near Harrisville, Mapleville, Rhode Island, burned Friday morning. Loss estimated at $200,000 with full insurance coverage. Local authorities report the fire under investigation and assess the extent of the damage to the facility and its workers.

Providence R. I Mapleville Harrisville

Bank Robbery Charges Loom For Two Men in Massachusetts

Boston on May 5 reports John Lo and James Lowe charged with the robbery of the First National Bank of Ashburnham. The two men face legal action linked to the bank theft.

Boston Mass John Lo James Lowe First National Bank of Ashburnham, Cs

Rural taxpayers visit governor's office during show day

Report describes farmers from Montgomery county joking with Private secretary Wilson about the governor's whereabouts as crowds admire marble pillars and state house officials. A brief aside promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Celery-Vesch for neuralgia and croup relief.

State House Edici Montgomery County Wilson

Promoter Plans Suit Over Lévy Distillery Transfer

May 5 report notes C. May 5 and promoter C. Stoll arranging a $1,085,000 deal with James Levy for the Lévy distillery. The whisky price rise scotched the sale as the Lévy brothers refused to sell and a cash option price tender is set to underpin a suit to force transfer to the trust.

T. C C. HE. Stoll Kentucky Rose Company James Levy Lévy Levys Jievy

Bonds Found In Cincinnati Boxes Bring Suit

Charles Lawson of Cincinnati filed suit after finding two boxes containing 11,000 dollars in negotiable bonds buried near a music store once owned by the Britting brothers. One box carried a paper naming the Brittings owner, the other lacked identification. Bonds now valued at 22,000 with years of interest coupons. The buried brother is deceased. the surviving brother may claim the unidentified bonds.

Alleged Spy Arrested in Louisville Convention Disruption

Edward 8. Perry, who claims Cleveland as his home, was arrested in Louisville on May 5 as street railway workers at a convention suspected him of spying. He claimed to be a newspaper man and sought to obtain delegates' names by getting one drunk. Cleveland authorities say Perry, also known as Boyle, worked for Little Consolidated street railway, aligned with Senator Hanna, and was sent to disrupt the convention.

Louisville Edward Perry Cleveland Cleveland Street Railway Pinkerton Mintz Boyle Pittsburg Little Consolidated Street Railway Company Hanna

RIOTERS ARRESTED IN IDAHO TOWN OF WARDNER

May 5. Nearly all of the Wallace and Burke rioters have been arrested by the soldiers and taken to Wardner. Some went as witnesses, others as prisoners. The men were crowded into six box cars and two coaches. Trouble that was feared did not occur. The hunted men tried to escape but many were caught and brought back to Wardner. The roads and mountains around Wardner are crowded with fugitives.

Miners Near Dease Lake Starving Eat Pack Mules

Alexander Prindls, postmaster at Telegraph Creek, arrived in Victoria reporting more than 200 miners at Dease Lake camp along the Ashcroft trail near starvation. He says supplies are exhausted and the men are now eating their pack mules.

Victoria B. C Alexander Prindls Telegraph Creek Dease Lake Ashcroft

Grand Jury Reverts Partial Report Indicts Six

The grand jury reported on Friday with six indictments and discharged Mary Cashman accused of arson. Indicted are John Conn for burglary and petit larceny, Robert Rom in for petit larceny, Edward Jackson for petit larceny, and Thomas Tiltman for grand larceny. Two indictments remain with the sheriff.

Grand Jury Mary Cashman John Conn Robert Romin Edward Jackson Thomas Tiltman

Germans land troops in China near Iichas Ann Jesus

Oriental advices from the Rio Jun Maru report that 460 German troops have landed at Iichas Ann Jesus, China. The action is viewed as a prelude to German occupation of the Shank Tung province.

China Seattle Wash Iichas Ann Jesus Shank Tung

Beef Report Expected Monday

Washington May 5 A court of inquiry report has not yet been returned to the War Department by the President. It is believed the report will be published before Monday.

Washington Court of Inquiry War Department

Funston Accepts Brigadier General Post

Washington May 5 Col Funston cabled the war department from abroad accepting appointment to brigadier general.

Funston Washington Col. Funston War Department

Southern Brides Drawn by Savannah Returnees

RUSHVILLE Ind May 5 A number of Company H boys 161st will return to Savannah where they will share their prosperity and troubles with Georgia maidens.

Rushville Ind Savannah Georgia

Cherbourg to Folkestone Queen Victoria crosses rough channel

Paris reports a public hearing in the Dreyfus case ordered for May 2. Italian delegates to peace talks may withdraw if papal representation is admitted. British India orders action in Peshawar against refractory elements. Provisional Alaska sale talks progress, with invitations noted.

Paris The Matin Dreyfus Peace Sistérence India Govias Peshawar

Labor commissioners call Evansville mine wage talk

Labor commissioner Schmid and the other official, after talks with both sides, have arranged a joint conference in Evansville on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Strikers seek about a 25 percent raise while operators cite Kentucky field competition. About 1,060 to 1,100 miners are out and 18 mines are closed. Schmid will also work with the Kenneth quarries in Logansport on Saturday.

Schmid Evansville Kentucky Mr. Schmid Logansport Kenneth

Cabinet meeting on Atkinson pamphlet order discussed

Washington May 5 cabinet members Alger Gage and Attorney General Griggs were absent. The administration debated enforcing a ban on sending seditious pamphlets to the Philippines by Edward Atkinson and the anti Imperial league. Postmaster General Smith said he received a request to mail the pamphlets to soldiers but would not act beyond enforcing the order, promising vigorous action if violated.

Washington Alger, Gage Griggs Edward Atkinson Anti-Imperialistic League Philippines Smith Atkinson War Department

Lost in New York Missing Montana brewer sought

Police hunt Joseph Trimborn manager of the Montana brewing company at Great Falls Montana. He came to meet his wife returning from Germany at the Grand hotel. She learned he was registered at the Hoboken hotel but he has not been seen since Sunday. Mrs Trimborn is hysterical.

New York Joseph Trimborn Montana Brewing Company Great Falls Mont Trimboarn Germany Grand Hotel

Water spout hits nearby town. cattle drowned, houses swept away

A water spout near New Murdock, Wichita, Kansas, reported May 5, drowned many cattle and swept away several frame houses. The event disrupts the area as residents assess damage and seek assistance.

Wichita, Kas New Murdock Here

Wind wrecks houses injuring several in Anadarke area

Guthrie C T reports on Friday morning a heavy windstorm that wrecked three houses near Anadarke and injured several people, with rainfall extending across the territory.

Guthrie C. T Anadarke Territory

Calking Up the Leaks in Indiana Gas Belt

State gas inspector Loach conducts a May canvass in Muncie and across the gas belt urging all companies to tap leaks in their mains.

Muncie Ind Loach Toupeir

Jury Foreman Pleads for Mercy In Saloon Case

In New York Recorder Goff's court, Nicholas Wolf facing charges for keeping a saloon open on election day faced a hung jury after the foreman, a German, messily mispronounced "pretty near guilty with recommendation to mercy." The jurors disagreed. the foreman quipped that they stood between four and eight before the discharge and case continuation.

York Goff

Clerical factions seek roles in Briggs Episcopal ordination

In New York on May 3 clerical partisans backing Dr. Charles A. Briggs offer venues and services for his proposed elevation. Rev. David Greer offers St. Bartholomew's Church and Rev. Dr. George R. Van Deweter offers St. Andrew's for the ceremony. Briggs' friends expect the ordination to proceed on schedule. Opponents prepare to act once the official day and place are announced.

New York Chas. A. Briggs David Greer St. Bartholomew's Church George R. van Deweter St. Andrew's Briggs Potter

Triangle bought by Newhouse in New York deal

Samuel Newhouse, a western millionaire mine owner active in Denver and Salt Lake City, contracted for the purchase of the "Triangle" or "Flat Iron" plot at Broadway Broadway Fifth Avenue and Twenty third Street. Reported price around 900000 with plans for a sky scraper. The site has long been debated in real estate circles. Earlier sales show a much lower value and John Jacob Astor had offered 600000 a month ago.

New York Samuel Newhouse Denver Salt Lake City Broadway Fifth-ave Triangle John Jacob Astor

Stockholder Sues in Federal Court to Dissolve Bloomington Co op

Isaac N. Van Cleve of Anderson files in federal court seeking appointment of a receiver and dissolution of the Equitable loan and investment association of Bloomington Indiana. He is a non borrowing stockholder and invites others to join in winding up the entity. He claims assets total about 350000 with liabilities over 600000.

Isaac N. van Cleve Anderson Equitable Loan and Investment Association Bloomington van Cleve

Sloane Takes Second Money at Kempton Race

In the Royal 2 years old plate at Kempton Park the race Friday saw Motion win with Democrat second, both ridden by Pod Sloane for Lord Beresford.

Sloane London Kempton Park Motion Lord Beresford Democrat Pod Sloane

Death toll from three tragedies in quick succession

William Baker aged 21 of Cleveland Q died by suicide. Edward Hick 28 of Philadelphia was killed instantly by an emery wheel burst. James Mowery 69 of Greenfield Q was killed by a passing train. his team was ground to pieces.

Wiliam Baker Cleveland Edward Hick Phiadelphia James Mowery Greenfield

Wabash alumni dine with English hotel guests in town

Wabash alumni joined Postmaster Marris of New Albany as a witness before the federal grand jury on Friday. The Chicago electric vehicle company was incorporated at Trenton Friday. One suit to enjoin William Tron from operating air bank will go to trial May 22. A fire in a vacant house at 1620 West Sixteenth Street Friday caused $70 damage, cause unknown. The woman's peace committee holds a mass meeting at First Baptist Church Monday at 8 p.m. Western field secretary of the International Y M C A committee visits Indianapolis. Charles R. Clark sold the Indianapolis drop forging company for $20,000 claiming permanent injury in machinery. Nettie Elizabeth Harritt seeks divorce from Herbert Thomas Harritt, accusing him of drinking and abuse.

William Tron

Births Deaths and Marriages In City Notices

Birth announcements list Joh and Anna Sammford a girl at 1615 Columbia avenue John and E Janneck a girl at 210 Parker street Patrick and Mary Moran a bor at 384 West Washington street Isadoer and A Wulfson a boy at 635 Russell avenue Olio and Rouse Sleim a son with Belle Wood at 725 North Pennsylvania street Death notices include Gracie Brooker 14 tuberculosis at 2515 CE Twenty- fifth street Infant Shirley 9 months enteritis 1987 Maple street Florence Gawson 3c haemoptysis 1116 Fayette street Doris Dickie 2 congestion of brain 1016 Windsour street Nanes Floward 44 heart disease 300 N Alabama street John Bee Morris T months pneumonia Marriage licenses listed Willis Brown to Sadie Alexander Henry Reed to Marry Ove John Guarnier to Marry Shield Louis Gringle to Tiesetta Kennett

Joh Anna Sammford Columbia Ave John and E. Janneck Parker-st Patrick and Mary Moran W. Washington-st Isadoer A. Wulfson Russell-ave Olio and Rouse Sleim Charles-st Idson Belle Wood N. Pennsylvanit-st Gracie Brooker Shirley Maple-st Florence Gawson Fayette-st Doris Dickie Windsour-st Nanes Floward Alabama St. John Willis Brown Sadie Alexander Henry Reed Ove John Guarnier Shield Louis Gringle Tiesetta Kennett

Wiggle of Newswire Whispers From 1900s Era

A collage of brief items: miners in Pittsburgh not striking now, Mrs. Matilda Nokin dies from a fall in New York, Goo citizens’ league adjourns Cincinnati convention, an August incident in Bellaire Ohio, a steel mill accident, German U S publishing ties, Buffalo strike fears, Hobart rents Munro residence in Long Branch, Kruger defends Transvaal dynamite monopoly, a drunken Georgia altercation ends in a death, Chicago street railway consolidation awaited, lakes longshoremen threaten strike, Yukon fleet endangered by ice, Isaac Lewis in Punxsutawney shoots a constable and hides in a mine, starvation imminent.

Alger Chicago Pittsburg Matilda Nokin New York Teague Cincinnati Bellire United States Buffalo Hobart Norman Ll. Munro Long Branch N. J Kruger Transvaal England John Alden John Bird Everett City Bird the Lakes Lake Carriers’ Association Yukon Isaac Lewis Punxeytawney, Pa Constable McClure

Terrible plagues of skin diseases end with Dean's Ointment

Advertises Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching skin ailments and suggests availability at any drug store.

Dean

Piano sale ad from Carlin and Lennox listing various brands

A vintage advertisement offers Steinway and Sons full size pianos Emerson and Haines Bros pianos at bargain prices with several models priced from 25 to 175 dollars. It notes square pianos from 25 to 75 and organs from 10 to 50, with cash or one dollar a week payments. Carlin and Lennox at 5 to BE Market St.

Steinway & Sons Emerson Haines Bros J. P. Hale St. Louis Mfg. Co New England Carlin & Lennox Market St

Fall Mest for 100 hour.

Fall Mest for 100 hour. appears to describe a daily business lunch service with two pages noted and timing hints. The fragment mentions a 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. window and repeated daily serving, indicating a regular noon meal pattern for a business audience.

Gardner Edges Hogan In 20 Round Louisville Bout

In a tough 20 round contest at Louisville, Oscar Gardner won the decision over Tommy Hogan with both fighters taking heavy punishment. Hogan was struck in the stomach while Gardner was cut over the right eye as the crowd watched. Brady and Julian have accepted Denver Athletic Club’s offer for the big fight, representing Jeffries and Fitzsimmons. Earlham College held field trials to select teams for a dual meet with Miami College and the state meet, with Jones excelling in the 140 and 220 yard dashes and Hill's hurling noted. Manuel, son of Bob Miles, rode by Fred Taral, won the twenty fifth Kentucky Derby in Louisville before 25,000 spectators, as starters Mazo, His Lordship, Fontainebleau, and Corsine chased.

Oscar Gardner Tommy Hogan Louisville Hogan Gardner Brady Julian Jeffries Fitzsimmons Denver Athletic Club Earlham College Miami College Jones Hill Manuel Bob Miles Fred Taral Mazo Lordship Fontainebleau Corsine

Charles Norton Dead

Charles Norton, a well known lightweight pugilist from Newark New Jersey, is dead. Born in Birmingham England forty seven years ago, he came to this country in 187. He fought many battles and won, including a 1882 contest with Jim Frawley at Coney Island. His last battle was with Jimmie Gould at Clarendon Hall in New York.

Charles Norton Newark N. J Flo Birmingham Beng Tle Jim Frawley Coney Island Jimmie Gould Clarendon Hall New York

Detroit Lands Catcher Jack Ryan From Hanlon

Detroit reports the release of catcher Jack Ryan by Ned Hanlon for a purchase price of 600 dollars. Ryan will report to the club at once, strengthening the roster for upcoming games.

Detroit Ryan Detroit, Mich Detroit Elaub Jack Ryan Ned Hanlon

War Vixen Ordered to Bluefields for Intercepted Messages

The cruiser Vixen was ordered to Bluefields to investigate intercepted messages to the Detroit. Officials expect no gun action but prefer multiple vessels in case of trouble, noting Vixen can steam rivers and approach shore. The converted yacht Viking will soon follow the Vixen.

Vixen Bluefields Viking Washington Detroit

Sobered Them With One Shot The Undertaker

Oakdale Tennessee May 35 Clark Shootman of the McDowall hotel killed two intoxicated Black men Friday morning after they assaulted guests and the clerk with chairs. They reportedly tried to “run things” in the house and were shot dead at the scene.

Oakdale Tenn Clark Shoatman McDowall Hotel Shootman

Nashville May Be Knocked From St Louis Reach

Cairo May 5 The gunboat Nashville passed New Madrid Missouri Friday and it is believed she will not reach St Louis as the river falls steadily Captain Maynard will decide after consulting with river men

St. Louis Nashville Cairo New Madrid Maynard

Speedy trial bill proposed for assaults in Georgia

Representative N A Morris of Cobb county prepared a bill urging speedy trials for assault cases. It requires arrest to trial within five days and execution by hanging within five days after conviction, to be carried out publicly.

Georgia Atlanta N. A. Morris Cobb County

Hearing a Damage Suit in Federal Court

Federal jury heard William Garman sue the Elwood tin plate company over injuries from a platform collapse. Garman, who has two wooden legs, claimed damages. The jury tried the case and disagreed previously in federal court a few months ago.

Priday Wm. Garman Elwood Tin Plate Company Garman

Cuban waif adopted by Indiana company

Lawrenceburg Indiana May 3 a 12 year old Cuban orphan boy who can only speak one English word soldier was brought home by Company M list and will be adopted by Victor Gherting He is not afraid of a soldier but will run when approached by a citizen

Lawrenceburg Ind Sldier Company M. Lilst Victor Gherting

Iron Boom Boosts Alabama Pig Iron Shipments

In Birmingham on May 3, reports show iron shipments rising with 58 percent growth in the first two months of the year. Pig iron shipments reached 300,000 tons and cast iron pipe top lines at 3,?10 thousand tons, marking record volumes for Alabama and Tennessee.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Tennessee

Indianapolis Stock Market Report May Friday cattle hogs and sheep

Stock receipts at Indianapolis show Friday shipments with fair activity. Cattle prices largely unchanged across good to choice offerings including steers 1 300 pounds and up and heifers 900 to 1 200 pounds, plus cows and veal calves. Hogs receipt about 3 000, market active with higher prices for good to choice medium and heavy weights. sheep and lambs receipts 104 with market active and prices steady.

Indianapolis Stock& Indianapol Loleca de Dasaleak

R. R. Shiel & Co anti-trust live stock market note

Indianapolis May 5 1999 R R Shiel Co reports good receipts and a strong market for good weights. East glut depresses prices with pigs selling in Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Fire Trust tightens hogs under 1 weight scales buyers at 3 25 to 13 40. Cattle market steady with varied quotes.

R. R. Shiel & Co Anti-trust Indianapolis Ind Buffalo Pittsburg Fire Trust Ateady

For Rent Furnished Front Room in North Street Home

A furnished front room is available for rent at 19 East North Street. Local landlord advertises short-term occupancy with utilities likely included. Contact details not provided in the fragment.

E. North-st

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