Untitled fragment on shipping black beans and reform
A fragment discusses 25 percent of beans shipped into the country, labeling a portion as worthless and recommending reform through shipping practices for black beans.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1899
Page
6
A fragment discusses 25 percent of beans shipped into the country, labeling a portion as worthless and recommending reform through shipping practices for black beans.
Attorney general cites a group including C B Squires of Cleveland and Monnett as offering terms. Frank Rockefeller of Cleveland a stockholder and Charles Kell of New York also figure in the alleged scheme.
Manila May 99 The First Nebraska volunteers requested a temporary release from duty as only 375 men remain in the regiment at the front. They have fought since hostilities began in the Philippines with many killed by sickness wounds and death. Colonel Stotzenberg, their commander, was killed near Calumpit charging the enemy at the head.
Milwaukee organized labor plans a strong move after coal dealers refuse higher wages. If terms are not agreed by next Saturday, unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor threaten a general strike. Also noted is uncertainty about Admiral Dewey’s return from the Pacific, with Captain Barker of the Oregon as possible fleet chief if he departs Manila.
Wichita will award Gen Funston and his men 2000 dollars each to swim the Little River here during the fall fair. City officials will present Funston with a sword and the regiment with a flag. Other items note church rituals in London and Ireland relief measures.
Fragmentary reports mention ticket brokers meeting outside Chicago on a Wednesday, ships of Alih docked, and a Brazos branch owner denying arrangements with the Diamond during recent events. References to Sampson, Ben, and a Chinese connection are partial and uncertain.
Judge Allen has not yet appointed to the county council or township councils and will not disclose candidates. Only Lucius B. Swift is named as under consideration. Marion Clark, trustee of Wayne township, says no one will accept due to low pay and high responsibility.
Helen Martin of Albany becomes engaged to Edward Murphy Jr of Troy. Miss Martin is daughter of Henry L. Martin and niece of the Bradley Martins. The groom is the elder son of former U S senator Edward Murphy of Troy. The wedding will occur soon.
Indianapolis May 9 No changes reported in city markets with extensive listings. Provisions include smoked meats bacon sausages and hams in multiple cuts. dried beef hams shoulders and bacon by weight. Vegetables fruits and canned goods priced per bushel bushel or dozen. Also seeds hay and flour with assorted prices and offer of fish and lard. Local notes reflect broad retail pricing across multiple departments.
Fragmentary OCR lists praise for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for stomach trouble and lists a wide array of prices for Bergamont, opium, quinine, syrups, cheeses, butter, eggs, live poultry, salt, and coal products. Names, places, and exact figures are scattered throughout the uneven text.
The Indiana Trust Company invites consultation on all affairs of business. It promises free advice and showcases its organization, facilities, pledged security, and opportunities for profitable administration of trusts of any kind.
The subscriber CHAS J REIFEIS gives public notice to Fifteenth ward voters in Center township Marion county Indiana of his planned June 1899 application to the Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption at Par nell hall maple and McCarty streets first floor in a two story brick building Lot 995 McKernan and Pierce subdivision Indianapolis. He also notifies of pool table privileges sought in the same application.
Notice to voters of Seventh ward Center town license to sell spiritous vinous malt and on said liquors are to be sold and drank in a room fronting south on Washington st first floor of a two story brick building located at 32 I Washington st Ward 7 Center township Marion county Indiana I will apply for poor table privileges in same room
Voters of the Thirteenth ward Center town shipers at the first June terms 1899 for a premises My place of business where on said liquors are to be sold and drank is located in a room fronting west on Delaware street on the first floor of a two story brick building situated on lot 34 outlet 107 in the City of Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana known as the southeast corner of Delaware Street and the lot description appears in the public notice filed for liquor license consideration.
Notice from Louis Schuck stating a request at the first June term in 1898 for license to sell spiritous liquors in a room facing south on Washington street in a three story brick building. The location is No 02 EB Washington 1 ward 7 Center township Marion county Indiana with pool table privileges requested in the same room.
Voters of the Ninth ward Center township Marion county Indiana hear a license request to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons in a room facing north on Bates street at the southeast corner of Bates and Jewona streets. The premises are in Hill's subdivision Lot 16 in Indianapolis. The applicant seeks a pool table privilege in the same room.
Paul T. Weiss applies for license to sell spiritotts vinons malt and ties in a room fronting west on Mast street first floor of a two story frame building on lot 45 outlet 161 Coffman subdivision in the city county Indiana known as 701 South East street ward 13 He also gives notice to apply for portable privileges in the same room.
A dense OCR of railroad timetable entries lists numerous trains bound for and arriving at New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, and other points. It includes depart and arrive times for multiple express, mail, and local trains, with services such as the Knickerbocker Special, Cincinnati & Lou Fast Mail, and the New York Ex. and Mail. Details cover associations like Anderson & B. H. Ex, Greensburg, St. Louis Ex, and Wabash Accom, with times ranging from early morning to late evening across several routes.
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