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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1899

Page

6

San Fer did not yield to Filipino fire in late battle

An old war dispatch reports American troops, led by Lt. Gen. Lawton and Gen. Funston, advancing near Jan Miguel and driving up the town under brisk fire from Filipino forces. Casualties are noted as serious with reports of a retreat and the abandonment of San Fer. The piece highlights leadership and volunteer units like the Kansas volunteers and Wheaton, Keen, and other staff involved.

San Feria Karisas Mas N. Wheaton Funmuch Wheatmarked Kansas Volunteers Lawton Miguel ED L. Keen

Woman on war path aims at missing husband

Miss Eric Bloss of Odessa Texas says she married Warren Benton alias Ulysses Russell Maine and was deserted. She rode to New York on a wager of 2000 dollars, bought a pistol, and started toward Quincy Illinois to confront him, warning there will be trouble when she finds him.

Bud Louis Eric Bloss Odessa Tex Texas New York Quincy, IL

Plans for Harrison Daily Newspaper in Chicago

Democratic politicians in the Harrison camp plan a morning daily in Chicago. Publication is expected within 20 to 60 days with Mayor Harrison a major stockholder and support from state city and county organizations. The old Times stake will back the venture.

Chicago Harrison Camp Ithe Harrrison Harrison

Sailors Save Four Children From Drowning Near Caruthersville

In Caruthersville Missouri on a May night sailors from the Nashville leaped from the gunboat to rescue four small boys who capsized when boats carried by the river current tried to reach the boat. The rescue occurred as many people attempted to reach the boat and skiffs.

Nashville Caruthersville Wessel

Tragedy at Swanton Sawmill Claims Worker

A Willcox worker at Pilliod's sawmill near Swanton Ohio died Thursday afternoon in a reckless accident. His blouse was caught by a rope around a revolving drum and wound around his neck and body breaking bones during the fatal incident.

Toledo A. Willcox Pilliod Swanton Janet

English syndicate still fails to seize Anheuser Busch control

In St Louis on May 6 a third English syndicate bid 15 million dollars for the Anheuser Busch plant, but the offer was rejected. Other items report deaths among troops in Cuba and various notes on trials and legal actions, including a possible precedent related to the Dreyfus case.

ST. Louis Anheuser- Busch August Usch Cuba Washington Ablegram War Partment Wavana Missouri Wm. T. Scalph Benth Matt Knaggs Eighth Infantry Santa Clara Jas. Murphy Second Cavalry Brooke Dreyfus Sparies Court of Cassation Fetis Tria Dreg

Street Railways Barred From Using U S Mail Sign

Street railway firms have been using the U S mail sign on cars to move them during strikes. A ruling by Postmaster General Smith on Friday restricts the sign to cars actually transporting mail.

Washington Smith

Multiple461189 War News Mix of Accidents and Military Moves

Sewer pips works in Chattanooga burned causing $50000 loss. By order of the president the Seventh army corps has been disbanded. T. J. Nichols Jr. of Mr. Vernon Kentucky accidentally shot the top of his head. Edward Atkinson Boston says all pamphlets exhausted more will be printed. Tin workers at Columbus adopt wage increase about 15 percent. Missouri house taxes telegraph gross receipts 1 percent annually. Gen Henry in San Juan reports progress enlisting 400 Porto Ricans in US army for service in Puerto Rico. While fooling with an old rifle Jim Arnold Third Kentucky accidentally shot Herman Hunt and Ed Allen Savannah Hunt to die. Rear Admiral Edwin Stewart retires at 62.

Chattanooga Tenn Seventh Army Corps T. J. Nichols Vernon Edward Atkinson Boston Columbus Missouri House Henry San Juan United States Army Jim Arnold Kentucky Herman Hunt Ed Allen Soliders Savannah Hunt Edwin Stewart The Navy Bureau of Supplies and Accounts

Isham Octoroons at Park Show and Hoyt Musical at Grand

The Park presents John W. Isham's Octoroons on Monday to Wednesday with strong local praise for its finish and cast headed by Mary Marbelle and John W. Dunne. Barclay Walker's Almaister Extraordinary comes to the Grand May 16 20 with about 50 Indianapolis performers. A production of Woman's Politics closes at English's Saturday. Two concerts feature Lieut Dan Godfrey and the British Guard Band of London on Monday.

John W. Isham Isham Lingland Foyt Hoyt Mary Marbelle John W. Dunne Napoleon Barclay Walker Indianapolis Walker Dan Godfrey British Guard Band London Godfrey

Quayle Honored as Orator at Cincinnati Union Banquet

Rev. William A. Quayle spoke at the thirteenth general meeting banquet of the Cincinnati Methodist Social Union. For an hour and twenty minutes he addressed the question What has been the chief contributor to modern civilization, earning high praise from Cincinnati newspapers.

Quayle William A. Quayle Cincinnati Methodist Social Union

Society Notes Include Receptions and Club Events

Dr and Mrs Henry Jameson visited New York Saturday. The Woman's University Club met at the Commercial club with Mrs Bellinger reading a paper. Mrs Frederick Ross hosted a Friday reception at Central-age assisted by her mother Mrs Schramm. Boys club held a kite contest and operates 6:30 to 9 most nights. January class of Manual Training School presented Murillo crest to Prof C E Emmerich. Mr and Mrs John A Soltan celebrated their silver wedding Friday at their N Davidson St home with 110 guests including Mr and Mrs Watson of Muncie. Dr Mary Spink heads to Chicago and Michigan City then Lake visit. sister Arba­na Spink graduates May 11 from a Philadelphia medical college and plans hospital internship and practice with Dr Spink.

Henry Jameson New York Woman’s University Club Commercial Club Bellinger Frederick TY. Jross Schramm Manual Training School Murillo C. E. Emmerich John A. Soltan N. Davidson St Watson Muncie Mary Spink Chicago Michigan City Fairbanks Spink Arbana Spink Philadelphia Medical College

Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Quick Lasting Relief

An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the sole remedy for piles, claiming immediate inflammation relief and long term cure. It cites testimonials from Mrs. M. C. Hinkly and Major Dean in support of rapid, permanent healing. Major druggists stock Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills for purchase.

M. C. Hinkly Mississippi St Indianapolis Ind Columbus Hio

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Stands Alcohol Free

An advertisement touts a non narcotic women’s remedy free of alcohol whisky opium and cocaine claiming it offers safe relief without intoxicants.

DR. Pierce

City Markets rise with meats and produce in Indianapolis

May 6 report lists smoked meats and bacon prices, pickled and fresh pork, lard, and sausage. Fruits and canned goods show citrus, berries, and vegetables with varied per unit and per bushel prices. Also included are seeds, dry goods, flour, oils, dairy, eggs, poultry, and coal price ranges.

California Indiana New York State Wisconsin Michigan Ohio Brazil Island City Paragon Jackson Pittsburg Winifrede Raymond Blossburg Kanawha Pocahontas

Union Trust Company Limited Services Statement

The Union Trust Company offers comprehensive services including property management rents and interest collection tax and assessment payment sales and reinvestments insurance placement and estate settlements whether immediate or long term trusts. Free advice is given on wills and trusts creation with moderate charges and invitation for consultation.

Union Trust Company

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