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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1899
Page
6
A wartime report discusses dwindling U S regiments in Cuba as enlistments drop. The proposal envisions Cuban soldiers joining U S regiments in Cuba and later forming a Cuban national guard after withdrawal, with the Cuban government funding arms and training.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Friday upheld lower court judgments against three Chicago brokerage firms. The ruling affirmed that bank directors are liable for mismanagement by a bank president who used his position to speculate on the board of trade, denying the brokers' appeal in the case involving Robert R. Rearn receiver of the First National Bank of Pella Iowa.
General Wheaton is relieved by Gen. Funston who takes command of a newly forming expedition. The purpose is not announced. Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers withdrawn from the front as Wheaton is reassigned.
Judge J W McCarty of the city court testified he contributed 2000 to Tammany at his last election and saw no harm in political giving by judicial candidates. W H Farnham testified that sewer contract changes followed Commissioner Kane's instructions. The committee adjourned until May 30.
In Hastings Nebraska on May 20, Ollie Horlocker stands accused of poisoning Mrs Anna Morey by sending her poisoned bonbons. Doctors report she is critically ill and may be attempting to starve herself.
W M Vaille, postal agent at Manila, sends a letter to Postmaster General Smith detailing the Spanish postal setup on Cebu. Every citizen serves as a mail carrier at least once, routes average four to five miles between towns, and local presidents manage bags and seal and forward letters.
The Gazette comments on the frague peace delegates and compliments President Meclinley for choosing representatives without regard to politics. It says Americans are well known and widely respected men of irreproachable reputation.
A cake walk turned deadly at a Thursday night event in Guthrie Oklahoma Territory. Four negroes died and three whites were seriously wounded with several others slightly hurt after a conflict escalated into gunfire. Authorities investigated the chaotic scene as survivors recounted the melee.
In Vincennes Indiana on May 20 a local hardware store was robbed of over 1000 dollars in goods. Bloodhounds followed the suspects to Euwardsport where they crossed the White River and vanished with no further trace.
The Fire Proofine Company was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey on Friday with secretary and a capital of 2 000 000 dollars.
In South Bend Indiana on May 20 Schuyter Wilcoxen received 3000 dollars in damages from Jacob Stoner a wealthy farmer of a porte county for alienating his wife's affections.
A new species of flies irritates horses in Vernon Indiana by entering their ears, causing distress to livestock and concern among owners during May.
In North Vernon Indiana on May 20 masons began a four three story temple construction. The scope includes steel frame work and brick facade as crews prepare the site. Local officials anticipate the project will boost traffic and create jobs during the build period.
A garbled note from Wilmington is translated to place Miss Sarah Cushman near the second brick post office between the gravel bank and Indianapolis in Hanesck County Indiana. It is addressed to an Indiana Methodist minister at the M E church with a request to send the letter as near as possible to the gravel bank near Indianapolis Indiana in care of the church. Authorities will forward the curl to Greenfield while tracing Sarah.
Mrs. Rena Reisner, matron of the West Indianapolis police, nearly jailed Carl Baumhofer the second, a boy who asked to lock up. He presented a mud turtle that had bitten him, suggesting the turtle be jailed, prompting Reisner to consider the reform school as the outcome.
Mrs Harold C Mexrew hosts a Friday afternoon reception and Mrs Sean Raimsey hosts a Friday night event for Merl- Granst church members. A Free kindergarten excursion around the Bell is planned for month end. The Eleanor hospital Flower mission hosts a Friday afternoon reception. Mrs Emma Vonnegut hosts a Friday afternoon gathering with recipe books as souvenirs. A tea is announced by Mrs H S New with Mrs J W Piercy reading next Friday. State weddings list several couples in Rushville and Bedford. The Mannerchor Ladies Society plans a Sunday afternoon children’s party on May 28 at Shooting pars ons to take and.
A vivid defense of female health and the first changes of life, urging education and early care. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, cites patient letters, and invites women to consult the Buffalo clinic for confidential guidance and free advice.
H Seiz & Co. relocate from Anderson to 16 North Meridian Street Indianapolis selling $185,000 of men’s clothing in a 22 day closing out sale starting May 23 9 AM. Prices slash to about one third cost with rail fare paid for buyers over $195.00. Indianapolis outlet promises large stock and deep discounts.
The timetable lists departures and arrivals for Cleveland and St. Louis lines with multiple trains including Benton Harbor, Cincinnati, Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield routes. It shows M time in black face figures and symbols for train types, with Sunday exceptions and express services.
A dated ticket office record outlines fares for lines including Vandalia, Terre Haute routes to St Louis and West, plus Indiana Decatur and Western Ry services. Fares shown include 7.05, 12.35, 4.00, 11.35, 8.15, 4.40 and 10.40 with specific routes such as Decatur St Louis mail and express.
The New Telephone Company offers a limited stock issue to Indianapolis citizens with a cap of ten shares per person. Six percent dividends for five years are guaranteed by Union Trust Company. Only 1500000 shares will be sold up to 4000000 stock value, with 2500000 held in trust to maintain control. For details contact the company.
The Big Four line is set for the State Encampment of the G A R and W R C at Terre Haute May 23 to 25 with a special Grand Army Train from Union Station at 11 45 a m on May 22. Regular trains depart 7 80 a m 11 45 a m 4 30 p m and 11 20 p m. Special trains May 23 and 34 leave 7 15 p m and May 25 after encampment closes. Return trains from Terre Haute at 1 50 a m 8 00 a m 3 02 p m and 4 26 p m. The Union Trust Company offices listed.
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