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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1899

Page

2

Judge Rules on Lack of Jurisdiction in Tyler Damage Suit

Judge Baker rules that Indiana law grants a fourth share to nearest kin in a $5,000 damage case involving Marion Tyler whose lynching followed his arrest in Scottsburg. The widow has no children, and attorneys for the sheriff argued lack of state interest. Trial slated after another rail suit concludes.

Baker Marion Tyler Whdow Indiana L. EL & We Indianapolis Scottsburg

Priest’s Death Probed by Polish Church Factionists

Serious charges arise as Bishop Anthony Kozlowski and followers of the independent Catholic Church announce a Philadelphia investigation into the death of Rev. Vincent Zalanski, found dying in his room last Friday. Local Polish churches are alarmed. some friends allege murder by church factionists.

Ghicago Anthony Kozlowski Independent ‘Catholic Church Vincent Zalanski Philadelphia Kozlowski

Salvation Army officer reports reform of former criminal in Chicago

Lieut Crame of the Salvation Army says Tom Gould, once a notorious Give-keeper in New York, has been converted and will don the army uniform to dedicate his life to aiding the fallen in Chicago. Gould is said to depart for his newmission Tuesday.

New York Crame Salvation Army Chicago Tom Gould Gould Tuteday

Corn theft degrades into police court case

David Brooks of 611 East Norwood street was fined 30 dollars and ordered to 30 days in the workhouse for stealing two sacks of corn from Perry township farmer F. M. Fuller. The sentence was suspended. Sylvester Butler of 619 Stevens street was arrested on the same charge and released on a suspended sentence. They had earlier gone after walnuts and filled bags with corn on the return trip.

David Brooks E. Norwood St F. M. Fuller Perry Township Sylvester ‘Butler Stevens St

The South Knocks Him Out Novel Mill Closure

Chester Pennsylvania November 18 The Tilley Manufacturing Company a textile mill has closed down for a novel reason John Tilley says the mill could not compete with the southern mill on the same line of goods The move reflects regional competition in the textile industry.

Chester Tilley Manufacturing Company John Tilley

Child Ingests Morphine Tablet Suburb Incident

Five year old Johnnie Wadsworth of Noble and Meek streets consumed one-fourth grain morphine tablets from his mother’s medicine. Dr Loop at City Dispensary treated him. he is expected to recover.

Johnnie Wadsworth Noble and Meeksts Loop City

The Tell-Tale Wires and Global Events

A dispatch notes a federal grand jury session in Louisville probing alleged election frauds. It mentions Gen Miles touring New Orleans, Italian parliament meeting in Paris, glass firms gathering in Pittsburgh, and a pope addressing nonagenarians worldwide. An accident in Fort Worth injures Burt Harvin and Irishmen Tallon and Redmond influence Roosevelt donation coverage.

Louisville Gen. Miles New Orleans Paris Pittsburg Pope Burt Harvin Fort Worth Tex Daniel Tallon John E. Redmond Ireland

City Life Demands and Court Fines Chronicle

Alonzo Peck laborer 1124 5 West St declared insane Monday. Bob Nickson fined 50 dollars in police court for associating with immoral characters and stealing six towels. Sam Hinkle arrested as a fugitive wanted in Johnson County for assault and battery. Detectives Wilson and Solan made the arrest. John Hizer colored fined 60 dollars and sentenced to 9 days in the works for hard battery. James Hoffman 16 of Atkins Saw Works injured when arm ripped open by a saw. taken to St Vincent Hospital. arm to be saved. 516 Hamilton Ave profanely acted Sunday. Mike Helbrick Haughville grocer fined second seven for bellines liquor packet tees Saturday. Several acted Saturday and Sunday.

Alonzo Peck West St Bob Nickson Monay Sam Hinkle Johnson Wilson End Solan Ohn Hizer Iam Hoffman Atkins St. Vin Bellines Liquor

Robber Breaks In Stolen $1400 From Pence Home

In Swayzee Indiana on Sunday a robber forced entry to the Pence residence at the home of alien Pence and at the point of a revolver seized a pair of trousers containing $1400 drawn from the bank the previous day to pay a debt.

Kokomo Ind Farly Alien Pence Swayzee Pence

Republicans plan national convention call for 1839

Senator Hanna will issue a call for a Republican national committee meeting in Chicago no later than December 14 to set time and place. Chicago Denver and other cities expected to send strong delegations as Republicans aim to meet before the Democrats possibly by mid year.

Washington Hanna National Committee Chicago Denver

Watkin's Quiet Visit Ties To Baseball Deals

W H Watkins known as Watty, former Indianapolis club manager, is in town for business. He did not register at the Grand hotel. He has visited selectively and may be involved in a potential purchase of the Wittsburg team by a Brush interests group. He has not denied possible charge of Brush's Cincinnati team next year.

Watty W. H. Watkins Indianapolis Baseball Club Grand Hotel Wittsburg John ‘S. Brush Brush Cincinnati

Republicans consider gas ordinance amid committee delay

The council contracts and franchises committee has not yet called a meeting to review the gas ordinance from last Monday. Chairman Evans says delivery to him occurred only last Saturday and a meeting will be set soon. Republicans plan amendments and cite rate ordinances from other cities to bolster the local measure.

Council Committee On Evans

Disappearance of Madison Squire Linked to Bigamy Case

In Madison Indiana on November 13, it is reported that Squire Joseph Chasteen vanished after his wife’s past marriages and children emerged. The couple’s settlement left only a $3,000 farm from an initial $10,000, and the sons claim a civil war era marriage and warned of arrest for bigamy if he stayed. The next morning Chasteen disappeared.

Madison Ind Joseph Chasteen Chasteen

Mrs Harris Appears as Witness in $20,000 Suit

Gardner and Brown for Oliver N. Henry oppose Mrs Harrison testifying claiming she is incompetent due to marriage to Henry. McBride and Lecklider argue her divorce makes her a competent witness. The trial hinges on Mrs Harris testimony with a Monday afternoon session granted.

Gardner & Brown Oliver N. Henry Henry Harris Harrison Henry McBride & Lecklider Harris

Tesla Wireless link said to connect New York and Paris

A Colorado Springs report to the Times-Herald claims Nikola Tesla will wirelessly connect New York and the Paris exposition next year based on successful experiments conducted there.

Chicago Times-Herald Colorado Springs Col Wea New York Paris Exposition Nikola Tesla

May Music Festival Sets Three Concerts and One Afternoon

The festival directors announce a three night and one afternoon concert lineup with lower prices across the event. Described as a May music festival, the plan focuses on affordable access and extended programming for attendees.

Fatal Gun Accident Claims Life of Geo Pritchard

Geo Pritchard, 18, was fatally injured at Cloverdale when a gun accidentally discharged Sunday evening. The charge struck his left side.

Brazil Ind Geo. Pritchard Cloverdale

Mrs James W Hensley Dies Suddenly at Supper

Mrs James W Hensley aged 10 5 half place died unexpectedly Sunday night at the supper table. She had been an invalid but was thought to be regaining health.

James W. Hensley

Sleighing Improves After Snow in Maine

In Lewiston Maine on November 13 after seven inches of snow fell the weather cleared and turned cold. Sleighing is excellent with good conditions for travel and rides.

Maine Lewiston

Clay Fined for Practicing Dentistry Without License

Grant Clay, colored, of 108 N. Illinois Street, was fined $25 for practicing dentistry without a license on Monday. The case was appealed.

Br. Clay Grant ‘Clay N. Ulinoisst

No News From White Conference Updates Report

London dispatch notes no official word from General White since Thursday. The item includes an ad claiming DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured a long illness in a wife, praising it as the best salve for healing and cures, with a call from "All druggists."

White London Gen. White Noland Rockland Niles DeWitt

Two Babes Slain Near Caruthersville Crime

A 21 year old man, Charles Pearman, fired a shotgun at a levee camp twelve miles south of here killing two babies and wounding several others in a family dispute. Seven of nine members were shot. Pearman fled to Tennessee but was captured Sunday.

Caruthersville Charles Pearman Poe Pearman Tennessee Sunday

Japan and Russia in tense near Masampa coast

In Shanghat on November 13 tensions rose as Japan refused Russian occupation of Masampa shorefront in Corea. Japan ordered London shipyard builders to speed up a new battleship. Philadelphia reports Russian officials fearing delays may hinder the Variag cruiser and Retvizen battleship project.

Russia Japan Masampa Corea London Philadelphia Far East Cramp Variag Retvizen

Deadly hunting incidents claim multiple lives in Michigan

In Detroit on November 13, reports confirm William Burse of Deckerville died while hunting. Wesley Matthewson, 24, of Durand, was fatally wounded by a fellow hunter. George Snap of Bamcroft was killed deer hunting in the upper peninsula. William Worink died from a duck hunting shooting.

Detroit Mich William Burse Deckerville Wesley Matthewson Durand George Snap Bamcroft Upper Peninsula William Worink

British Cruiser Halts French Vessel at Delagon Bay

Report confirms a British cruiser fired two blank shots to stop a French vessel at Delagoa Bay, then allowed it to proceed. The Fatre says the incident could spark an Anglo French war.

Patrie Paris Delagon Bay Fatrie

Burdette Visits Riley With New Lecture

Humorist Robert J. Burdette visits James Whitcomb Riley at Denison. He travels with his wife and plans to deliver a season lecture titled The Woman with the Broom. The two friends share a long history and mutual regard.

Robert J. Burdette the Denison James Whitcomb Riley Riley Mr. Burdette

Case of John Mitchel Delayed as Victim Phillips Absent

The John Mitchel shooting case involving Henry Philips was rescheduled for Tuesday but Philips will not appear. The case will be continued for about two weeks.

John Mitchel Henry Philips Phillips

City Grain Market Prices and Inspections Report

Inspections list wheat corn oats and hay figures for Monday Nov 13. Grain car counts include No 3 red wheat one car and total 63 cars across grades. corn prices show No 1 white 38 14c and various No 2 to No 4 white and mixed grades with dozens of cars. oats and hay bids also recorded with prices for timothy hay and weak market notes.

Timothy

Two furnished rooms for rent and upstairs room share

Advertisements show two furnished rooms for light housekeeping with references at 103 Fort Wayne Ave and an upstairs room with two beds available for two additional tenants. Rates noted at $3 per week with bath and furnace heat in Indianapolis.

Fort Wayne. Ave E. Vermort Washington Capitol-ave N. Holinois St

Chicago Markets by Wheat Decline and Global Shipments

Chicago markets report general wheat declines Monday with December 6644 614c and May TBdUTge. North west traders led selling while profit takers and privilege holders bought little. Paris and Antwerp fell, world shipments last week totaled 8,610,000 bushels with Prussia supplying over 2,000,000.

Chicago Northwest Liverpool Eaea Paris Antwerp Prussia Duluth Seaboard Sie Bates

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