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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1899
Page
2
A late-night bulletin confirms the vice-president remains seriously ill with his condition described as gradually weakening. Doctors say it is uncertain how long he will live, with his overall strength described as fair but deteriorating.
Consul Atwell in Roudaix, France, reports to the state department a new Mendel remedy for consumption. Dr. Mendel claims his formula and method relieve coughs through a laryngeal injection, with rapid returns of sleep strength and appetite, though effectiveness varies by case.
George J. Langsdale Jr., a brother-in-law of Senator Beveridge, will accompany the senator to Washington as his private secretary.
New York reports Jim Jeffries dismisses Sharkey’s $5,000 offer for a rematch and plans to wait until next year to fight Jim Corbett, with Bob Fitzsimmons looming. The bout grossed $66,848 with two thirds to fighters. Jeffries $33,425 and Sharkey $11,141, plus potential $200,000 from film rights.
New York November 1 The McCoy Maher bout set for November 30 at Coney Island Athletic Club may be postponed due to McCoy in poor condition and near surgery. Maher won’t accept a postponement and will claim forfeit if McCoy does not appear. Also eight of thirteen Commercial Club directors met to review a joint gas committee report and postponed further discussion for a week.
BIRTHS Vale and Nattie Richcreek and George E. Andrews announce births. Otto Lindstadt and Carl Mitchell families report girls. DEATHS list Fred Jones at 1 month and multiple ages with causes like tuberculosis, meningitis, cancer, dropsy, and angina pectoris. MARRIAGE LICENSES show several couples including Bass Shercharles H Johnson and Odie Bellé. Public notice of engagement in Pittsburgh links Gen Sherman and Gen Hancock families.
In New Orleans a report states Central America is threatened by revolutions with plans to overthrow Guatemala’s Manuel Estredel Cabrera and Nicaragua’s Zelaya. Antonio Bartlos reportedly bought 6,000 stands of arms and ammunition in the United States. Some 18,000 to 20,000 Nicaraguan refugees in Costa Rica seek redress for Zelaya’s actions.
Frank Albright and his son Milan were each fined 200 dollars plus costs for maliciously cutting down 322 year old trees in Neighbor Boyd's orchard at Auburn Indiana. Detective Strifling aided the case by posing as a peddler and testifying against Boyd.
Anderson Ind Nov 7. The new window glass combine with 4 000 000 capital is already threatened with overthrow. It will control 359 pots while 500 pots remain outside, setting up a clash over market control.
Miss Clara Teterson was killed on Fifth Avenue when her bicycle collided with an express cart. Her head struck the hub of the wagon wheel, severing her skull and breaking her neck. Driver Peter Stark was arrested.
Burglars broke into the DeKalb post office on Tuesday morning in Sycamore Illinois and seized more than 2000 in stamps and money. Police are investigating the daytime break in and identifying suspect details.
In Goshen Indiana on November 7 a story emerges from the death of Joseph Flach. An émigré from Germany nicknamed by a sweetheart spurred a romance when his brother arrived with the girl. Letters grew infrequent yet the attachment lingered until Flach pursued marriage briefly before breaking the engagement. He then moved to Goshen where the woman had since found another partner.
In St Louis the Roberts Johnson shoe company basement blast killed Elmer Conley at midnight. Ellis Biggerstaff and Joseph Mulconry were expected to die hourly. James Braid may recover while C D Hamilton and Nathan Solomon were not seriously hurt.
The West Point mining company assets covering 6,000 acres with 30,000,000 tons of brown hematite ore have been sold to the United States iron company of New Jersey. The Brown ore fields in northern Alabama and southern Tennessee are now controlled by the buyer.
Paris reports an official note stating that Chinese regulars attacked French troops, ending all boundary negotiations. The French minister of colonies says strong reinforcements will be sent to the area.
Louis Lapiner’s discharge from debt in U S district court removes his legal obligation to pay a $10,000 reward for the recovery of his two year old son Gerald who was kidnapped on May 30 1898.
Otto H. Roesiger shot and killed Mrs. Gertrude Gill in a jealousy fueled act in Pit td elphia then turned the pistol on himself. The double tragedy shocked residents as police investigated the alleged infidelity claim and motive.
Mary J Polear was granted a divorce from William Polear on Tuesday. The report includes short notes on civil actions and local incidents such as slander suits and minor court outcomes in Shelby county.
Oliver N Henry sues William Henry Harris for 20000 in superior court alleging Harris wooed Henry’s wife while Henry traveled for work. Gardner paints Harris as schemer who lured Mrs Henry from Dayton to Denison hotel. Lecklider defends noting Henry’s gambling and domestic troubles across Dayton Columbus and Indianapolis. Parties married 1883 Cambridge City. separations, divorces, and remarriage follow amid tense court scene.
A Tuesday conference in Gov Mount’s office gathered 15 Elwood citizens including a Methodist minister and two WCTU members to substantiate charges of police laxity and saloon hours violations. Police commissioners denied the claims and read records. a heated exchange ensued with rhetoric from delegates and a governor’s attempt to curb remarks.
Arthur Henry, son of the Louisiana House speaker, and Sidney Debarge are jailed in Lafayette for the murder of Miss Alice Chadwell near Leesburg. Henry is accused of ruining Chadwell on a marriage promise and Debarge allegedly urged poison as a medicine. Strong evidence reportedly links the pair.
Ross, dubbed the book thief, and three companions escaped through a jail window Tuesday afternoon in Noblesville Indiana. Ross was later recaptured while the other three remained at large.
Judge A O Marsh appoints the Randolph county board of charities and correction. Named members include Dr L N Davis Farmland William A Wiley David T Morris Union City Benjamin F Marsh Mrs Elizabeth P Goodrich and Mrs Alice M Engle Winchester.
Amos L. Allen, a Republican, was chosen to succeed Hon. T. B. Reed in district 1 of Portland. He won by a majority exceeding 4,600 over Luther F. McKinney, Democrat.
Wm Meek of Catlettsburg Kentucky killed John Marion in a political row on Monday. Paul Debouge of San Francisco murdered Della O Connner a fallen woman on Tuesday. Engineer Downing and Fireman Barnett killed in a wreck at Senetolia Tennessee on Monday. Chief Swensec of Chicago fire department to retire after 50 years in December. Alabama Shipbuilding Company steel mill at Ensley reported fires. Fred E Clarke president of Boston and Lowell Railroad died of heart disease on Tuesday. Gas tank exploded at Johnstown New York Tuesday morning killing Burt Purdell and fatally injuring Geo Jeffers. John Adkins of Olympia Kentucky shot dead Monday night in drunken political brawl. Charles Smith charged with the shooting. Frederick Weyerhaeuser closing a deal for 1,000,000 acres of timber land from Northern Pacific for 6.6 million dollars.
Advert asks readers to take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee if it fails. Wording notes Grove’s signature on each box and price 26 cents at all druggists.
The War Department plans to equip American artillery in the Philippines with thorite, an explosive invented by Dr. Tuttle of Seattle. Tests show thorite surpasses lyddite and will shatter shells into thousands of fragments. Also reported are troop movements to Otis and a death from ptomaine poisoning of Private Patrick Cleary on Oct. 26.
Cincinnati November 7 The Forty eighth regiment colonel volunteers began their journey west from Fort Thomas Tuesday. More than a hundred men were missing not yet recovered from the last pay day effects.
William Schnitker of 32 West St. Clair Street fell from a ladder while working on Joseph Taggart's barn at Twenty second and Meridian and was taken to City Hospital with serious internal injuries. The story also notes a marriage case in Justice Smoecks court involving Joseph Johnson and Miss Majors, who sought to marry after a dispute over paternity.
Berlin reports speculation that the Kaiser will abandon his trip to England due to the Empress's indisposition. It notes Samoan negotiations are finished with Germany set to become the dominant power there. An official Berlin note denies Russia France and Spain planning intervention in the Transvaal.
Chicago markets show wheat up modestly with December at 6s%4c and May near 73%4c amid holiday and incomplete statistics. Corn closes about 14 1/2c higher with December around 31%0. oats steady to higher. Provisions shift as pork near 9.85, lard about 3.40, ribs around 5.00.
Interstate Live Stock Yards reports cattle receipts and quotes for good to prime steers and veals, with weights and prices. hog receipts and price ranges. sheep and lamb values. Union Stock Yards figures for cattle and hogs, plus grain prices and nearby market notes. Also notes city listings and help-wanted ads in Indianapolis notices.
The document shows capital stock around H08,000.09 and surplus near H10,000 09 with undivided profits and deposits, plus a long list of directors including A A Barnes John H Holliday I G Elston George Othe and several others. It notes a total and mentions the trust department details.
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