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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1899

Page

8

Cupid Is Spanked by School Board Resolution

The school board passed a resolution implying resignation for married women that reads in part when any woman lies the act shall be deemed resignation. The board rejected a committee referral for an art glass gift to the manual training school and accepted the gift directly. The buildings committee may settle with the gas company for coal costs and contractors must post a $2000 bond. Manual training graduation exercises are planned for June 12 at English’s.

Scothe Robison Shan Robison. Finally the Board Ad Walked Over the Committee On Selection Goss Committee On Buildings and Grounds Eag-Company Esc

Major Downing Wins High School Senate Presidency

The ring in the High School Senate claimed a victory Friday evening as Major Downing was elected president. Senator Bates won in his absence, beating Charles Pettijohn, with strong support from Senator Beveridge. The event featured various speakers and a large turnout, signaling a shift in student politics and governance.

Senate Bates Major Downing King Cannon Frank Spiney Jis Charles Pett Jonn Beveridge Butler Rhoda Shepard Sewell Bernie Cohen Ater Sarip Jes Baker Manila

Great cyclone devastates north Queensland coast

Miowera brings details of a hurricane that struck north Queensland. Vessels in the pearl fishery were wrecked, villages destroyed and many lives lost. Official reports record 38 dead and 86 vessels wrecked along the coast.

Vancouver B. C Queensland

Bike Trust Seems Certain If Stock Is Subscribed

The Wheel reports that more than the 435,6100 preferred 7 per cent stock of the bicycle combine has been subscribed for. If true, this would remove the final hurdle to the trust’s success. C. F. Smith of the Indiana bicycle company departs for New York Saturday night to meet the trust promoters.

C. F. Smith Indiana Bicycle Company New York

Martinsville Couple Elopes From Indianapolis to Toursville

Giles Dickson and Miss Elizabeth Mc Cracken, both Martinsville residents, eloped from Indianapolis to Toursville and have returned to English's hotel. Mrs Dickson, a Cincinnati medical student, faced parental opposition from both families who insisted he complete his studies.

Martinsville Giles Dickson Elizabeth McCracken Indianapolis Toursville English’s Hotel Dickson Cincinnati

Town Talk Dispatches and Local Anecdotes

Illinois Central railroad experiments with telephonic dispatching. Twenty seven horses shipped from Indianapolis. Max Leckner recital at Baldwins with violinist Brian Leckner. Reeves car shipped to Philadelphia. J D Compton, once prominent Indianapolis mechanic, died in Washington. Stolen items from vacant park board house returned after threats of prosecution. Edward Lippencott Garry Alsop and Jerry Simpson colored arrested after a Winds house altercation. Lippencott claims traveling man status, Simpson hired to carry his valise. Frank Harrell sues streetcar company for ten thousand dollars over access on his tricycle.

Tllinois Central Railroad Indianapolis Max Leckner Baldwin's Brioan Leckner Reeves Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia J. D. Compton Onco Washington Wiehland Place The Park Board Edward Linpencott Garry Alsop Jerry Simpson Winds House Alsop Léppencott Simpson

Irvinton dispute over riding barrel and tricycle

H. P. Wasson & Co reports a one time ride to Irvington for urgent business. Candactors object to letting a barrel and a tricycle aboard. He seeks a test of the matter.

Irvington Barrel

G A R Encampment Travel Details and Events

The Terre Haute route offers $1.45 round trip to Vardsalia with May 22 28 24 return by May 27. Sham Battle at Fair Grounds May 2 grand parade May 24. Special train from Indianapolis 12 45 noon May 20 with May 23 service to Fair Grounds. Other trains listed with return options. W W Richardson D P A.

Fair Grounds Grand Parade Indianapolis Terre Vante Union Station W. W. Richardson

Mexican Coffee and Rubber Plantation Report Examines Ubero Site

Hon A C Daily and A M Wiley present findings from a Mexico visit detailing a five thousand acre Mexican Coffee and Rubber Company plantation on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. They describe management by I L Torres, a thriving nursery, ample water, and potential yields in coffee rubber cane sugar and fruit, with favorable climate and transport links boosting investor profits.

Mexico Tehuantepec Mexican Coffee and Rubber Company Ehwine Poe I. L. Torres Dos Rios Whero Coatzacoalces River Majes Bailey & Dorman the Hill Co Ubero Abero Pacific Ubero Plantation Abpero DAILY WILEY Indianapolis Ind

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