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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
2
A garbled note hints at Celinibus faring in a struggle, with optimism about a few more days of luck and progress toward a stable path. Ginger is mentioned as a factor that could move matters forward, possibly toward an improved situation.
In Columbus on May 12, Sharrott produced four hits two doubles a stolen base and six put outs to drive Indianapolis past Kellums pitchers. Briggs struggled again for Columbus as Indianapolis rallied early and added three more runs to seal a decisive win.
In a midseason matchup, Kansas City faced Milwaukee as batteries for each side included notable pairs. Detroit and Minneapolis also logged appearances with listed batterymates, while St. Paul and other clubs contributed to a crowded box showing alternating runs and innings.
Detroit guests report a five won and two lost trip with St Paul and Detroit in the mix. Indianapolis batsmen show form returning while Kellum nears the nickname Kell, Flynn shines in the field and at bat, Allen hopes his cold lifts to boost play, Kansas City frets over a repeat of past woes, Manning’s “little boy blues” may still emerge as the clubs press on.
The article surveys coach Foreman's celebrated rustling on the coaching lines and notes Dame’s Thursday victory over Illinois. It reports interleague results with Toledo over Grand Rapids and Fort Wayne dominating Dayton, plus Seymour signing with New York in a compact, period voice recap.
Chicago long-distance champ Charles W. Miller completes a 100 hours recco in France on Thursday, traveling 2258 kilometers. In bowling, the Washingtons and All-Star teams split, with scores of 1214 to 1176 and 1412 to 1135. Indianapolis cycle dealers plan a ration day road race under Frank Irdelmeyer.
Edward Smith, a colored man, was hanged at 12 06 p m on Friday in the District of Columbia after being convicted of killing his mistress Edmond Jackson with an ax while she slept. He lived in the room with the corpse for nearly a week before the crime was discovered. He was tried three times and sentenced to be hanged twice.
S B Cook announces speakers for the great anti trust dinner to be held in St. Louis on May 28. Col William J Bryan and Champ Clark lead a list that includes Wm J Store Jos C Blackburn M L C Wetmore K E Benton and David A Dearmond. Bryan will be the first orator and guest of honor with Mayor Harrison and ex Gov Altgeld also expected to speak.
The appellate court on Friday reversed Editor J N Marsh of Columbus in a case against the Pullman palace car company after a lower court awarded him 1900 dollars. He had bought a berth on the L and N line but was refused by the Pullman conductor, and a new trial was ordered.
Paris May 12 The government received a telegram from Maj Marchand the French explorer stating he will reach Jibatil on the gulf of Aden May 17 He recommends effrera officers for advancement for bravery The telegram effectively silences rumors of his death
Pittsburg Kas May 12 in accordance with an order from President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America all the miners in this district will strike Saturday.
An effort is underway to arrange a visit by the Nashville now at St Louis to Evansville, Indiana, as of May 12. Local officials push for the maritime cultural exchange and public interest in the potential stopover.
Births list multiple couples with city addresses and newborns or sexes. Deaths include ages and causes such as grip cerebro spinal meningitis heart disease and meningitis with full street addresses. Licenses section shows several marriage licenses between individuals with surname pairs.
Herman Cohen a merchandise clerk of Muncie has filed a bankruptcy petition. No asset value listed and he seeks a $420 exemption. He notes worthless notes from business in Indianapolis. Jefferson Eberhart Jr a farmer of Frenis Shelby county is listed with $5 109 and no assets to 2 398 250. Tis L Mingo's sold in 1856.
Anna M. Wright, who says she secretly married Thomas J. Havemeyer decades ago, steps forward to claim dower rights in his large estate. The story details a hidden marriage, late public announcement, and a substantial Throggs Neck and Westchester holdings stake, with Havemeyer dies at his bachelor apartments on East Nineteenth Street.
Maj. Gen. John Frederick Hartranft’s heroic bronze equestrian statue was unveiled in Harrisburg before about 50 000 people. The gift of Pennsylvania, erected by Hartranft’s old command the third division and ninth corps. Notables included Secretary Alger Adjutant general Corbin Postmaster general Smith and Senator Penrose.
The Chicago Chronicle reports Sam B. Cook predicts the Democratic platform will focus on anti trust and anti imperialism, with expansion and industrial combinations under McKinley to be attacked. He notes the next convention will reaffirm the Chicago Platform but press hard on big trusts and free silver.
May 12 in Nyack Justice Dickey of the supreme court granted a permanent injunction stopping Mack Paving from blasting on Tilook mountain. The ruling aims to spare Hook mountain from a planned stone crushing plant but may force the company to abandon the Palisades site after spending about 2100,000. The decision preserves the Hudson River scenery and will be appealed.
Secretary Long will publish Rear-admiral Kautz's mail report on the April 1 fight in which Lieut. P. V. Lansdale Ensign John R. Monaghan and two American sailors died. The report reportedly places full responsibility on the German consul with aiding Germans in Samoa.
In Trenton New Jersey on May 12 John Gray carried a dead body, Charles Comfort, two miles in a closed cab. Comfort had suffered from typhoid fever for days and was taken to Mercer hospital. The surgeon said Comfort died shortly after entering the cab.
Mrs. John C. Green petitions the superior court for 42400 as compensation for her husband’s services as attorney for the Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The firm has been in receivership for two years. he served as company attorney from 1883 to 1897.
Kansas City Missouri May 12 At Thursdays session of the Catholic Knights of America it was voted to admit women between the ages of 18 and 40 Insurance will be limited to 1000 Thus ends a ten years controversy.
SAN FRANCISCO May 12 Commissioner of emigration Powderly rules that Filipinos brought here bound for New York to pose in a museum are contract laborers. They cannot be landed.
Huntington Indiana May 12 Ira Goodrich inmate of the Marion soldiers home was badly trampled by a horse in slivery able where he went to sleep Thursday night
A violent cyclone tore through the Hondo goal mine area about 100 miles south of Eagle Pass on the Rio Grande. The hotel office depot and several buildings were wrecked and freight cars were blown into the prairie. Eight people were killed including Lawrence McKinney, son of the superintendent, with others believed trapped or injured in the ruins. Superintendent McKinney and many others were badly bruised.
In Topeka on May 12 a 13 year old sister of Walter and Floyd Coleman of the Twentieth Kansas in the Philippines lies dying from want and exposure while their mother and another sister near starvation. The two brothers were the family’s sole support and have mailed funds from San Francisco before sailing, but no remittance has arrived since.
In Buffalo New York at a large meeting the grain shovelers agreed to accept William J Conners proposal. The men will not deal directly with Conners but he will keep the contract technically and draw commissions until the current year ends. Workers are expected to return to work on Monday.
Mrs. W In Dunlap wife of the former United States marshal died of stomach trouble Friday morning at the home of her sisters 211 N Meridian st She had come to Indianapolis from Franklin for treatment The funeral will be Sunday morning at Franklin Dunlap was United States marshal under Harrison's administration.
Fate Smith, in a drunken frenzy after his wife reproved him, hurled an iron poker at her in bed. The missile missed the wife but crushed a baby sleeping beside her, killing the infant instantly. Smith fled the scene in Birmingham, Alabama.
Detroit May 12 Senator McMillan arrives and questions Gen Alger's claim that he will retire from the senate race. In London on May 12 Lord Beresford's Berugck, ridden by Tod Sloan, wins the Alexandrias handicap, 1000 sovereigns, with Sloan also winning the Worth stakes on Blacksmith. American bettor Riley Grannan, who netted £5080 at Newmarket, wins again at Gatwick.
At midnight neighbors heard burglars at the old Delaware brewery. Police captured a heavyweight, George Engicke of Columbus, son of the ex chief of police, as two others escaped. Copper cooling pipes worth 1500 dollars were cut out and ready for removal.
Charleston C May 12 The Confederate Veterans convention opened and heard the historical committee report praising President McKinley's graves remarks. Mentions of Wheeler Hobson and other names triggered wild reactions from the attendees.
The city’s amuseum lineup features Miss Or Jopp’s violin debut at the Press club concert in Tomlinson Hall, a Creatry dog and pony show at Illinois and Pratt grounds all next week, and the Ward and James Katharyn Kidder drama at English’s. May Irwin at Singlish’s on Monday, Max Hyman’s Indianapolis band at Tomlinson Hall on May 26 with Mrs Lottie Raschig and Emil Steinhilber, then Arthur Danner and Lulu Fisher in a Saturday concert plus 500 charity tickets for an orphan asylum. Hoyt’s A Milk White Flag continues to draw crowds at the Park, with Dunne, Mary Marble, and others in the cast.
A Chicago probe neared a temporary close as a committee planned to travel to Washington. George W. York of the American Bee Journal claimed groceries include jars of honey mixed with glucose sold as pure honey. Professor Delafontaine testified on baking powders and residual salts harming some stomachs. George M. Sterne argued margarine purity, and Chicago butter processing was described as varied and often tainted with additives.
Friday afternoon the county commissioners opened about 20 bids on 3300,000 of bonds to refinance old issues dating back 15 years when the tax levy was cut. The Union Trust Company won with a premium of 13,807. Local firms bid higher than outsiders. Bonds mature in 1 to 30 years at 14 percent interest, with $10,000 annual payments. Each bidder deposited a 5,000 certified check.
U S ambassador Choate entertained the American peace delegates Seth Low Captain Mahan and Captain Crozier at luncheon in London. A distinguished company met the Americans including Joseph Chamberlain colonial secretary Geo J Goschen first lord of the admiralty Arthur Balfour first lord of the treasury William Edward Weckey Irish leader Lord Charles Beresford Henry Campbell Bannerman Sir Inigo Voce Moore lord mayor Mandell Creighton bishop of London Sir Julian Pauncefete and many nobility.
The Seventeenth Infantry heads to the front with two battalions joining McArthur at San Fernando and the Third battalion to Lawton near Bacolor. The Twenty-first Infantry, just arrived, replaces the Seventeenth around Manila. Captain Grant of the Utah battery becomes commander of the river gunboat fleet. All lines are ritual, Friday.
State factory inspector McAbee and Fire-chief Barrett discussed the new law and conditions. They agreed to assist each other and to report needed fire escapes to McAbee. The inspector will collaborate with fire departments across the state.
Surveying the route for the Chicago Richmond Cincinnati railway, recently incorporated with $200000 capital, began in St Joseph Elkhart and Kosciusko counties. South Bend will be the northern terminus. Projectors include John D Parker of Chicago and Jos Mr Gazzetan.
Evansville Indiana May 12 detectives pursue a man linked to sightings of a buggy in front of Mrs Storck’s house on the night of the murder and on two or three other occasions. Police have not released the name of the man who reported the sightings.
A garbled wire of brief items reports Louisa Shafer's death by self harm in Cincinnati, a Halifax reception for Adfral Sampson's fleet, a Baltimore plant fire causing 76000 in losses, and President McKinley improving at Hot Springs. Also notes possible release of Rolando Molinex, a Portsmouth fire truck crash injuring three, a Cincinnati court petition vs tin plate trust, Henderson eyeing speakership, a Roosevelt rider jailed for horse stealing, Schuster missing with a bloody razor found, Emma Brunet arrested in a murder case, Choate veterans seeking Philippines service, Bronaugh drowning near Hopkinsville, and John Hanrahan possibly honored by Queen Victoria.
A major blaze swept the Brighton stock yards in Boston on May 12 as five alarms were dispatched. Fire crews battled the flames through the afternoon, with no immediate report of injuries or extent of damage available.
Indianapolis stock market notes May 12 show receipts of cattle 600 and hogs 6 500 with Friday shipments. Market is small with higher steers and mixed prices across classes including good to prime steers 1 350 pounds and up, fair to medium steers around 1 150 to 1 309 pounds, and variety of stockers, cows, veal calves, and heavy hogs. Sheep and lambs trade active with prices steady. hogs show moderate activity and higher prices overall.
Friday mentions wheat, corn, oats, and hay prices with No 2 red wheat at 70 cents and No 3 red 65 69 cents. Listings show 14 total wheat cars and 24 corn cars, with mixed and yellow varieties priced per bushel and per wagon, plus hay timothy at 9 to 9.50 and 8 to 8.50 for No 1 and No 2.
R BR Shiel Co reports May 12 1999 in Indianapolis market activity with strong receipts. Heavies and mediums rise 7 to 8 cents, light workers and pigs up 5 cents. price quotes for cattle and hogs given with varied lots and percentages. Cattle market described as steady.
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