Astor biography Defends Family Wealth and Fame
William Waldorf Astor defends his great grandfather against distorted depictions in a Pall Mall Magazine biography. He argues American press caricature and class bias unfairly deride wealth and success and recalls a Florence studio remark that wealth is nothing. He rebuts embrace of a New England wealth philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Waldorf Astor
Pall Mall
America
Astor
Billy
Hiram Tower
Florence
Powers
Smith suit against street car company heads for supreme court
On Friday in Judge Leathers' court attorneys Burke and Warrum for Charles F. Smith secured an order requiring the company to file an answer by May 23. The ruling indicates Smith seeks the proper path to the supreme court, unlike the previous suit where court rulings barred higher court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leathers
Burke & Warrum
Charles F. Smith
Smit
Supreme Court
Will creates $50,000 trust fund for De Horty family
By the will of James H. De Horty of Elwood the Marion Trust Company in Indianapolis becomes depositor of $50,000 to be held for the wife and daughters. The trust was filed for acceptance Thursday in Madison County circuit court. De Horty was a banker noted for business sagacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. DeHorty
Elwood
Marion Trust Company
Indianapoli
DeHority
Madison County Circuit Court
Conmpany
Indianapolis
DeHarity
Indianapolis Board of Works approves street and sidewalk upgrades
The Board of Works voted to upgrade brick roadways on Market Street and several avenues, install sidewalks on Twentieth and Central to College, and add asphalt and cement walks on multiple streets. Papers were ordered for Hudson Street improvements, and action to open the alley west of Kappes Street was rescinded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Board of Works
Market St
Senate
Blackford
Washington
Maryland
Georgia
College
Broadway
Hudson St
Walnut
Vermont
Bright
Hudson
Fort Wayne
Capitol
Kappes St
Howard
Lambert
Across the Pond Briefs From Global Dispatches
Advices from Costa Rica warn of trouble with Nicaragua. Moscow reports a vast fire in Tohls, half the city destroyed. Berlin notes a German ambassador to London may be appointed. Copenhagen says a Danish gunboat captured five British trawlers off Esbjerg. Paris covers Countess Esterhazy seeking 250000 franc settlement in divorce suit. Toulon reports French sailor Lebauch sentenced to death for bayonet menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Esbe G
Paris
Esterhazy
Personal crisis reports with multiple suicides across states
Mary E. Eldridge of Harrisburg Pennsylvania used a rope during a personal crisis. John W. Jorgensen known as Jack the Ripper of Chicago is dead from a self inflicted gunshot to the head. Mrs Jos Droll of Centralia Missouri swallowed carbolic acid. Her husband recently died by his own action. Her three sisters also took their own lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Eldridge
Harrisburg
John W. Jorgensen
Jack-the-ripper
Chicago
Jos. Droll
Centralia
Notable Murders and Fatal Shootings Reported
Fred Burt of Langdon New York killed his four year old son then killed himself. Dr Esmond was shot dead while pursuing horse thieves near Shawnee. Jacob Hurst of Cincinnati was shot and killed by his brother Ed after a dispute with a plate. Colbert Oliver of Montreal killed his wife during eight quarrels. Mrs Clara Rosenstein widow of Toute Rosenstein murdered by Taylor in Maryland last Saturday and assaulted at the game time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Burt
Langdon
N. Y
Shawnee, N. T
Dr. Esmond
Jacob Hurst
Cincinnati
Colbert Oliver
Montreal
Canada
Clara Rosenstein
Toute Rosenstein
Trut’lly
Taylor
Negrot Shdcl
War Secretary Seeks Explanation on Cuban Arms Render
Reports indicate no word from Gen Brooke on a change to the order requiring surrender of Cuban arms to Americans. Secretary Alger questions the move while Adjutant General Corbin discusses the issue with President McKinley. The 3,400,600 copper funds for Cuban troops remain in abeyance until a clear decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brooke
Alger
Corbin
McKinley
Gen. Corbin
McS
Inley
Philanthropist Marion Stone Dies in Washington
Marion Chester Stone, 37, inventor and philanthropist, died in Washington D C. He created a machine for making cigarette holders and the replacement tubes used for cold drinks. He also devised a method to color china resembling the peachblow vase from the Walters collection and supported library music debating and dancing for his employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Marion Chester Stone
Lahoring
Reem
Banker's Stabbing in Brooklyn Leaves Man in Serious Condition
May Weaghas M Englis a retired shipbuilder mill owner and banker was stabbed in the neck on the Street in Brooklyn by Christopher Pally bergar. The assailant, angry over moldy bread given to him at Englis house, claims he acted in vengeance. Englis is in serious condition and the beggar is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
May Weaghas
M. Englis
Brooklyn
Priday
Christopher Pally
Bergar
Englis
Courageous Roof Rescue at St Andrew’s Church Fire
In Richmond Indiana on May 19 the roof of St Andrew’s Catholic Church caught fire with low water pressure. Albert Iennepohl ascended to the cornice and began to scale the steep roof. A broken rod nearly halted him, but he continued and, with a rope and hose, managed to pull up and extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
Albert i
Ennepohl
Fotts
Jardinieres
Woman Sues Saloon Owner Over Drunk Husband Incident
Mary Alexander sues Daniel Lovinger and the Indianapolis Brewing Co. for 2900 dollars alleging liquor was sold to her intoxicated husband at Lovinger's saloon 346 Virginia Ave. He squandered 800 dollars and a nearby stick allegedly pierced her nose. She also claims he came home drunk and fell against her at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alexander
Daniel Lovinger
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Lovinger
Virginia Ave
Robbery in Chicago Leaves Man With Scar
Samuel Tilford was attacked and robbed in Chicago after leaving court. He returned home Thursday with a deep scar over his eye. Robbers seized a few dollars a gold watch and a ring but did not find $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Tilford
Superior Court
Chcago
Potk-st
Burt
Jerry Simp son condemns Peffer for deserting populists
In Wichita Kansas on May 19 Jerry Simpson denounces William Peffer as a traitor for leaving the Populists. He argues a man may form new parties but should not abandon the party he founded and predicts Peffer will gain nothing by changing sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Scorches Peffer
Wichita
Kas
Jerry Simpson
Peffer
Fie
Fire destroys Barcroft-Charrley steel plant and glue works
A fire in Chicago on Friday morning destroyed the Barcroft-Charrley steel plant and the Times branch of the American Glue Works. Loss estimated at 40,600 dollars. One person reported injured. Investigators assess cause as undetermined pending tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Barcroft-Charrley Steel] Company
Joss
Times
American Glue Works
Judge Cox in Action Over Fire Ride Fines many riders
The court fined Sam Johnson Walter Butterfield Orin Martsell and Claude Eepley for racing to a fire in an attempt to keep up with the fire department. The judge warned against injuries to volunteers and called out the crowd as a menace of humped-over cyclists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ini
Cox
Sam Johnson
Walter Butterfield
Orin Martsell
Claude Eepley
Death notices for Alexander Stepheny shipbuilder
Fragmentary obituary notes Alexander Stepheny of London a renowned Clyde shipbuilder and water ballast inventor. The item mentions Pleasant Valley and references veteran status, but details are unreadable in the surviving text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Stepheny
London
Great Clyde
Pleasant Valley
United States Exports to China Reach New High
The treasury bureau of statistics reports that exports to China in the current fiscal year will exceed any prior year. Ten years ago exports to China were under 3.3 million and to China plus Hong Kong about 6 million. In 1899 exports to China exceed 13 million and to Hong Kong over 6 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Statistics of
The
Treasury Department
United States
China
Hong Kong
Hong Jong
School Peppering Case Sparks Derby Outcry
In Derby Connecticut on May 19 crowds condemn the punishment used by Miss Mary Connery a primary school teacher who forced pupil John Trip to swallow cayenne pepper. The boy cried out in pain and was sent home with his health in jeopardy as teachers tried to quell the disturbance. Miss Connery faces mounting indignation and possible ramifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Ryman
George Ryman
Marion
Cox
Jorge
Derby
Conn
Mary Connery
John
Miss Connery
Exhumation Granted in Slander Suit Over Murder Case
In Crawfordsville Indiana Maggie Keller's slander suit against local citizens who prosecuted her for alleged implication in the Clara Shanks murder received permission to exhume the woman's skull. The case did not go to trial and the skull was replaced in the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Maggie Keller
Clara Shanks
Garriers Return to Work After Government Concessions
Paris today reports letter carriers returning to work after protests. They say the government will make concessions and that the strike was led by socialists. Twenty five leading strikers have been discharged.
Algernon Granville Convicted in Mail Fraud Case
Algernon Granville was convicted Thursday night of using the mails to defraud druggists. He was linked to the Columbus tally sheet forgeries of 1885 and served one year for the offense. Granville has also been arrested in Chicago and New York and is said to have served time in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Algernon Granville
Columbus, O
Granville
Chicago
New York
London
Eng
Mrs Covington Acquitted in Self Defense Case
UNION CITY Tenn May 19 Mrs Covington who killed Mrs Maddox and fatally wounded Mrs Edwards at Haynes Mill Wednesday night was acquitted Thursday on a plea of self defense. The killings grew out of a children's quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Union City
Tenn
Maddox
Employees at Bessemert plant get 10 percent wage rise
Birmingham May 19 The American Pipe and Foundry Company plant at Bessemer Alabama has granted its workers a ten percent wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
American Pipe and Foundry Company
Bessemer
A Blow in Kansas Towns Hit by Cyclone
A cyclone swept Kiowa Thursday night destroying several houses and reportedly wiping Colwitch from the map. Communication in the region is cut off as rescue and containment efforts begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Kiowa
Colwitch
Local Births Deaths and Marriages Noted in City Ledger
Births list multiple couples with new babies including Edward and Lizzie Fiscce at 1256 W Knoise St a girl and Oren and Minnie Orakood at 114 Church St a boy plus several others with addresses. Deaths record Otto Frenzel Barbara Dickinson Mary Hunt with ages causes and residences. Marriage licenses show Otto Heese to Julia Cooper Harry Kiem to Katie Hemarm Henry Kaufman to R Liegler Joseph Dillon to Emma Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward and
Lizzie Fiscce
W. Knoise St
Oren
Minnie Orakood
Church- St
George and
Jennie Dunn
Walcott-st
Jack and
Annie Schneider
Arizonasu
Chas
Sophie Weitzel
Spruce-st
Hattie Allen
Harding-st
Samuel and
Evelyn Harp
N. Capitol-ave
Paul and Belle Theil
W. Henry-st
Herman and
Annie Vaughn
Shelby St
William and
Claudie ‘Vondersaar
Dunlop-st
Ray and
Alice Rudd
Hill-ave
A. R
Mary Woodson
I McCarty
Joseph and
Rose Nolan
Blackford-st
Jona and
Mery Winterges
Otto Frenzel
Scald
Spring-st. Barbara
High Court Affirms Annexation Bid in Darlington Case
The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday affirmed a lower court ruling allowing the annexation of adjacent lands to Darlington in Montgomery County. The Glen Lodge I O O F cemetery trustees were plaintiffs. Arguments centered on alleged illegal town trustee offices and notice failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Montgomery County
Supreme Court
Silas Hiatt
Glen Lodge
Fishermen report sea serpent sighting near Ship John light
A fishing party including Nelson Lilly Thomas Graham and Wm Hewitt sighted a sea serpent near Ship John light. They described a black body eight feet high with a light head hair two arms two horns and a red tongue. Hewitt plans to quit fishing after the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeton
Bayside
Nelson Lilly
Thomas Graham
Wm. Hewitt
John Light
Wm Hewitt
Canton
Carnegie to Host Anti Expansion Conference in London
Carnegie plans an anti expansion conference in London in June with attendees including Senator Hoar Bishop Potter Carl Schurz Thus B Reed and other noted opponents. A memorial to the American people will present the conference views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Carnegie
Nicarguan Canal Report Set After Commission Pact
The Nicara guan canal commissioners have settled differences and the long delayed report will go to the president. The compromise fixes the eastern cost at 125.1 million. The commissioners favor the Lull route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indianapolis Band Plans First Public Concert Next Friday
The Indianapolis concert band unveils its debut public performance next Friday evening. Manager Max Hyman reports strong early interest with 1,000 seats to go on sale Monday at the Pig Four office. General admission is 25 cents and a children’s concert follows a week later with 10 15 and 25 cent tickets. 500 seats are already promised for orphans homes. Anxious officials report no new information on the Reine Mercedes as it sails to Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grea
Max Hyman
Pig Four
Indiana Engineer Returns From Cuba Maneuver Unit
J. J. Broderick, part of the Indiana engineer corps sent to Cuba, has returned to Indianapolis. The corps was mustered out in Georgia several days ago. Capt. Dickson of Evansville supervises bar rack erections at Marianao and earns $5,500 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Broderick
Engineer Corps
Cuba
Indiana
Indianapolis
Georgia
Capt. Dickson
Evansville
Marianao
Undertakers Sit Written Exam For License in Denison
Fifty two undertakers took the examination for license to ship bodies dead of certain contagious diseases in the Denison Friday. Most of them had been attending the State undertakers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
State Undertakers’ Association
Factory inspector checks fire escapes at Blind Institute
Factory inspector McAbee examined fire escapes at the Blind Institute on Friday afternoon. Assistant Spies proceeded to Vincennes for inspection in that area while Assistant Richards went to Muncie for work in that section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAbee
Blind Institute
Spies
Vincennes
Richards
Muncie
City sues over vicious dog bite and hotel board case
City resident Henry Greenewald sues Joseph Arnold and Harry Graham for 32060 alleging their dog bit him. Sylva Leach loses a divorce after it’s shown she lived with Carrie a week at a boarding house. Patrolman Shaffer finds Cora Barbitt missing for a week. Elmer Haines the newsboy suffers slight injuries from a horse collision. Lee Tarris returns after reporting abduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Greenewald
Joseph Arnold
Harry Graham
Sylva Leach
Carrie
Shaffer
Cora Barbitt
Belmont Ave
Elmer Haines
Washington
Pennsylvaniasts
Catherine Hligenburg
Harveyst
Lee Tarris
Bloomington
Thirteenth annual Theosophist meeting and other regional items
Theosophists hold their thirteenth annual Chicago meeting. Spain to auction Havana dry dock with U S bidding. Gen Funston welcomed in Kansas City amid preparations. Slavonian benefit in Chicago. Brumm captured for Flagler killing near Lansing Mi. One mine operating in Coeur d’Alene. miners head to Montana. Troops to Moyui reservation to vaccinate Indians. Cerro de Espana predicts Cuban American war. Nelson Jones found guilty of helping burn two Indians. Alaska-bound scientists depart Seattle May 30. Filipinos likely to surrender if finances controlled by Americans. Lady Henry Somerset reelected W C T A president in London. Camden man confesses murder. attempted suicide. Wheeling street car strike at five weeks. citizens support strikers. Striker buses win patronage. Chinn-Fang and Broneton to drop differences. no feud between Bowmans and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theosophists
Chicago
Havana
Spain
United States
Kansas City
Gen. Funsion
Grand Lodge
The
Slavonian Benefit Association
Jas. Brumm
Moile Flagler
Lansing
Mich
Coleur d'Alene
Idaho
Montana
Moyui Reservaton
Arizona
Cerro de Espano
Mexico
Nelson Jones
Muscogee
J. T
California
Seattle
Alaska
Agonecillo
Paris
Cablegram
London
Henry Somerset
Edward Oswald
Camden
N. J
Variety of household goods on sale with budget prices
An old ad lists oil cloth at 10 cents per yard and bleached muslin by the yard. It markets carpet sweepers up to 2.50 for 1, toilet paper rolls, pins, and clothing items like bib overalls, suspenders, and hose. Umbrellas, vests, union suits, and ribbon are advertised with low prices, highlighting value-focused offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonsdale
Masonville
Bissell’s
Ccceeee
Eetececenenseners
Valenciennes
Tetlow
BAILY
Meerenerees
Ifc
Children and Youth Footwear and Womenswear Sale
A sale catalog lists children's shoes in multiple styles and sizes from coin toes to patent leather trimmed, boys black and tan, and girls round toes with spring heels. It also features waists, skirts, and men’s wear with prices and specials, plus a note on savings from buying furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Wate
Sywegseey
Gheed
Masonville
New York
Banes Should Beware Francis Roots Denison Visit
Francis T Roots of Connersville campaigned for lieutenant governor at Denison on Friday. He warned against vast combinations and over capitalization. He argued organizers may depress the public and banks backing stock as collateral pose danger. He blamed price cutting and profitless competition for years as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis T. Roots
Connersville
Denison
Brethren Society Aims to Raise 1.09 Million for Southern Schools
The Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society of the M. E. Church plans to raise $1,090,000. The goal includes removing $200,019 in debt and endowing 50 southern schools, announced in Cincinnati on May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Education Society
M. E. Church
Bicycles Bicycles White and Featherstone Full Line
The ad showcases White and Featherstone bicycles and a guaranteed $23 wheel option. Jos. C. Pfleger advertises at 232 East Washington Street with a full line and price guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White and Featherstone
Jos
C. Pfleger
E. Washington St
Pennsylvania Lines Special Train to Madison Day Trip
Special train departs Indianapolis at 7 30 a m for a Madison trip with return at 7 0 p m The 25 cent round trip steamboat ride on the Ohio River is included The Madison fare is 81 25 and returns Sunday May 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Madison
Indianapolis
Ohio River
First of the Season Fare to Decatur on Sunday
Special train leaves Union Station at 7 p m for Decatur round trip price one dollar. Union Co operative Laundry advertises a daily lunch deal and services. An Ormonde listing and several product pitches appear, including Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup and Celery-Vesce claimed to cure headaches and neuralgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
L. D. & W. Railway
Union
Dr R F Sample Elected Moderator of Presbyterian Church
Dr R F Sample of Westminster church was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States on Thursday night with 333 votes. Rev M L Haines of Indianapolis received 127 votes and Rev Coyle of Oakland 133. An effort to appoint a protest committee against a bill for a Roman Catholic church at West Point failed. Reduced representation of the assembly is being considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
R. F. Sample
Westminster Church
Presbyterian Church of the United States
M. L. Haines
Indianapolis
Coyle
Oakland
Cal
West Point
Seguin Divorce Granted With Custody To Eva Seguin
Eva Seguin is awarded divorce from Edward S. R. Seguin. She gains custody of their two children and Seguin must pay $60 monthly for their support. The ruling lists Friday as the grant date.
Shiel Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report May 19 1899
Indianapolis May 19 1899 We had good receipts and heavy orders Market was strong and higher on heavies and mediums pigs and light Yorkers. We quote prices for different ranges and weights across cattle and hogs with varying bids and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Shiel & Co
Anti-trust
Indianapolis
Ind
Help Wanted and Local Ads from May Indianapolis Page
Classified notices show multiple job ads and an upcoming auction in Indianapolis area. Listings include furnishing rooms, seamstress, dining-room staff, pantsmakers, a white cook, plus a German butchers picnic and a Tacoma Avenue cottage auction on Tuesday May 3 at 2 p.m. Strouse & Pullen agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey-st
Hubbell
N. Meridian
Sherman House
N. Senate
M. K.cummins
Greenfield
Ind
Armstrong's Park
Tacoma Ave
Strouse & Pullen
Raman
Indianapolis Stock Market: mixed cattle hogs and sheep quotes
Indianapolis Indiana May 19 cattle receipts five hundred hog receipts six thousand five hundred market active with prices higher. Export and shipping cattle quotes include good to prime steers 1204 pounds and up fair to medium steers and heifers good to choice cows veal calves and heavy calves. Hogs receipts Friday 6500 with market strong good to choice weights and mixed heavy packing. Sheep and lamb receipts with good to choice sheep and yearlings and lambs and fair to medium offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolisa
Steckarket
Indianapolis
Wheat and corn prices listed for Friday May 13
Market notes show Wheat No 2 red at 724 cents, No 3 red at 674 and 702 in wagon terms, Corn No 1 white 3414 cents, No 3 white 344 cents, No 4 white 302? cent, No 2 yellow 384 cents, No 4 yellow 304 37C, No 2 mixed 3 cents, oats dull with No 3 mixed and hay timothy with a reference to Bert Be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceafl
Thap
Timothy
Bert
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Toulon
Lebauch
Judge Cox
Nam
Michael
Mamie Williams
Eliza Clineman
Fidward Jackson
Sim Hamilton
W. Washington St
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Eugene Armstrong
Sallie Maxwell
Pearl Orr
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Johnny
Kansas
Edward Gallup
Lowry
Ort Wayne
Valparaiso
Addison Nordyke
Charles N. MccCreery
Hood
Carnegie
Nicaraguan Canal
Santiago
Norfolk
Navy Department
Merritt Wrecking Company
Broderick
Wheeling
W. Va
Col Jack
Chinn - Fang
Broneton
Kentucky
CVG
Gozel Co
EPA
Yale
Acorn
Thompson
Banes
Roots
M. E. Brethren
Reliable Union Co-operative Laundry
Ormonde
W. Pearlst
DR. Sample
Presbyterians of the
Seguin
City Grain Market
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