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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1899
Page
6
A word with an en meaning is linked to squalls described as short violent gusts that drain balance and faith, feared at sea. The cyclone, though not named in forecasts, is hinted at as a disastrous storm or heavy wind in warning language.
Maj Mallory reports a treacherous incident on the Caloocan road during a skirmish. Lieut. was lured by signals and surrender gestures then shot from a hut as he sought to stop firing, dying almost instantly after being struck in the chest.
T. A. Robyn arrived from Copper River Alaska reporting that at least 80 prospectors in the region are missing and may die before reaching civilization if they do not find shelter or aid, as they head home with limited supplies.
August Kruscka, a painter, fell from Grace Church spire on Monday and died from the injuries. Charles Freck, witnessing the accident, grasped a rope as the scaffold gave way and, with nerves of steel, lowered himself to ground safely. Thousands watched the dramatic scene.
Harry Phillips, a Filipino who has lived in the United States for 20 years, was naturalized in the district court after a delay over allegiances. He claimed allegiance to Spain, and his naturalization was approved. Also reported are a valuable pectoral cross gifted to Archbishop Corean worth about 20000 dollars, a divorce decree in Chicago ordering alimony, a refrigerated meat contract for U S soldiers in Cuba and Porto Rico awarded to Swift & Co, and a railroad company stock increase to 15000000 dollars.
A garbled synopsis lists events from iTorpedo boats and Yale presidents to floods in Chicago and suicides of notable individuals. It mentions Burke, diplomats, thefts in Elizabeth, and Harvard teams touring Oxford and Cambridge. The piece weaves diverse incidents across cities with sparse clarity.
May 30 market report lists smoked meats with price per lb and tierce lard rates, butter and cheese pricing, fresh pork cuts, vegetables and fruits with per bushel or per pound quotes, canned fruits and vegetables, fish and seeds, plus general groceries and coal notes. Names of items include hams sugar cured, Reliable brand, bacon, sausage, pickled meats, lard Indiana, breakfast bacon, and numerous produce prices for green beans, peas, potatoes, onions, berries, citrus, and canned goods.
The listing shows several coal products with prices in dollars per unit: rede tum smithing at $4.80, Ka nawha lump at $4.00, C. & O. smokeless at $4.00, Pocahontas lump at $4.00, lump coke at 12 cents per bushel, crushed coke unspecified, and a note that all are not coal and 230 per ton less than lump price.
A concise note touts a safe conservative investment with no speculation. It cites rising crude rubber prices and shrinking supply, and notes long productive spans for coffee and rubber trees. It invites readers to request a free pamphlet and government reports from 202 Stevenson Building. Mexican coffee accolades are highlighted alongside a British minister’s report estimating $120,000 first-year value from 100,000 rubber trees.
Selz Co. conducts a crowded closing out sale with drastic discounts on men and boys apparel. Highlights include 1000 suits for 2.89, pants 0.69, hats 0.98, shirts 0.38, and 10 000 other items, all below typical values. Act quickly as bargains are limited.
A six per cent investment tax free equals about eight per cent. A limited amount of stock is offered in from one to ten shares to residents only. Dividends of six per cent are guaranteed for five years by The Union Trust Company with potential for higher payments if earnings rise. No additional stock may be issued and controlling stock cannot be sold for five years. For particulars call on or address.
Partial timetable shows departures and arrivals for Cairo Vincennes and related trains including Vincennes Express Cairo Express and Fast Mail. Notes indicate daily service times and connections with Cin Chicago and St. Louis Ex and Cin Indpls services with approximate times listed.
Chicago Express posted a rapid 240 DM attack in a morning edition, reflecting a brisk unit effort. The fragment notes an 11.50 am start in Chicago with emphasis on the Express side of play.
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