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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1899
Page
2
Humorist Robert J. Burdette visits Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley at Riley’s home in Indianapolis. They recall long friendship, mutual support in lecture circuits, and Riley's recovery during illness, with Burdette praising Riley's vitality and wit despite health setbacks.
A music shop known as The konsideration has operated in Indianapolis for about a year before moving on from its location at Carlin and Lennox.
Postmaster Hess notes a probable trial of an automobile mail collection and substation delivery system in Indianapolis with pilots in Detroit Boston and Brooklyn already showing savings. Perry S Heath appears supportive and Indianapolis regarded as ideal due to streets and pavements.
Judge Alford rules the union label law constitutional in Alfred F. Dold case. Indictment quash motion denied. maximum penalty set at three years and $2,000 fine. Proponent argues law offers equal right to adopt a label to distinguish goods.
Several shops showcase elaborate window decorations promoting the mission fair. The Bowen Merrill company crafts a Pinafore model from note paper and books while the New York store exhibits Admiral George Brown's war relics, including shells from the Olympia Cuban knives and Santiago souvenirs. A Olympia model towers over the cup defender Mayflower. A Pinafore deck scene uses dolls dressed by Mrs. John T. Brush, created by J. B. Wilson of the When.
Attorneys Noel and Lehr prepare exceptions to appraised price for the federal site on behalf of Christ buildings tenants. Physicians claim damages from forced move without compensation while owners have not objected. Filing will require a jury trial and delay closing the deal due to crowded federal court.
New York Nov 14 Articles of agreement for a title bout between Jim Jeffries and Jim Corbett will be signed Friday. Corbett’s manager George Considine has posted 3 000 dollars and the ex champion has 5 000 dollars to wager. The fight will probably take place next summer.
Neil Merril claiming to represent Wulschner and Sons music house of Indianapolis escaped from Kokomo mayor's court Monday night where he faced a charge of obtaining money from dairyman Thomas Rise under false pretenses. He remains at large.
William Neals died at 96 due to old age. A former slave, he lived in Indianapolis for 22 years and his funeral was held at his home on E Brookside Ave on Tuesday.
A crowded College avenue street car met with an embarrassing moment Tuesday morning when a large standing passenger lunged forward at Eleventh street. His head smashed through a window showering glass over riders as the car lurched. The man recovered quickly and joked that it would have been the same if it had beer.
In Wabash Indiana on November 14 farmers and fishermen claim to have barred hunters from their farms after law changes limited spear and ice fishing. The move follows ongoing tension between holdout locals and hunting interests.
Anglin of Bourvon built a self designed auto capable of 18 mph and carrying five people. The machine weighs 900 pounds and cost about $350.
Nov 14 Greentow reports the Glase factory restarts after a temporary slowdown. Officials confirm resumed production and expect steady output as markets stabilize.
In Washington the Postmasters from major cities attend their second annual convention. Postmaster General Smith notes the service, employing over 250 000, will spend about two billion and take in over one hundred billion this year. He cites population growth and revenue outpacing expenditures with a deficit soon wiped out.
Julius Caesar Morgan about 85 faced a police court on wife desertion. Neighbors say he abandoned his sick wife after she weakened from consumption. three children lack clothes and neighbors aided. Morgan, a former switchman, boasted of money socked away while his wife suffered. The case was continued to Wednesday.
Evansville Indiana November 14 William J Bryan plans to assist his friend Gilbert Shanklin who is running for democratic national committeeman. Bryan recalled he would have made Shanklin secretary of the treasury if he had become president in 1896.
Col. Bell notes the railroad north of Alarlac in good condition and credits cavalry with brilliant work in capturing towns. At Tayag, 69 Spanish prisoners were rescued and four American prisoners were freed at San Nicholas.
George Ferrer was fined $15 in police court on Tuesday for assault and battery. His son and wife claimed witness fees. the son defended collecting fees, saying he had not been well treated by his father.
In Chicago on Monday ten poolrooms suffered a heavy loss as Silvertone’s win in the San Francisco third race generated over $10,000 in bets. An erroneous telegraphic transmission mispriced Silvertone at 8 to 1 instead of 5 to 2.
The home chapter of the W. G. U. U. will launch a crusade against employing young boys as night messengers. The action targets nighttime duties and seeks to curb underage labor in the city.
John Jordan, 76, of Dresser Indiana, has a mouthful of perfectly preserved teeth, puzzling dentists. He claims he never used a toothbrush, saying brushing destroys enamel.
The federal grand jury convened Tuesday afternoon after instruction from Judge Baker. It will hear about 60 cases involving counterfeiting pension and postal violations and related offenses.
MUNCIE Ind Nov 14 Mrs Kid Sal Mon who fled two weeks ago to dodge appearing against her husband in a case charging her with attempting to poison is still missing.
An old ad urges take a laxative and Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises druggists will refund money if it fails and notes a required Grove signature on each package.
A committee investigation in Cincinnati exposed that an attendant at a children's institution assaulted several girls aged 10 to 13. A warrant was issued for the suspect, identified as Faith, who killed himself with poison before arrest. The case linked past crimes in Germany including robbery, bigamy, and murder.
Senator Beveridge praised the Charleston crew describing a jolly, diverse group of sailors from Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky. He noted a captured piano in use by musician officers and Lieut Phillips dedicating a song to him. He called the vessel among the navy's best the Bulldog and criticized unreliable charts citing wreck avoidance to navigator skill and command.
Showers Bros. building housing the Campbell handle factory burned in the early hours Tuesday. Loss on the building estimated at 3 500 with 3 000 insurance and on the factory at 3 700 with 1 000 insurance. Two adjoining houses owned by Monroe Dearmin and William Lucas also burned.
American chess champion Harry Pillsbury faced top district players in Washington on Monday, playing eight chess games and three checkers without looking at the boards. He won six chess games while all checkers games ended in draws.
Cora Hall, 223, swallowed two grains of morphine at 419 East Court Street Monday night. Dispensary physicians found her in a serious condition and worked about three hours to revive her, while she gave no reason for the act. the landlady said her home is on Lord Street.
Harry Knapp, 48, of 519 W Market St, was jailed Tuesday on insanity charges. A former buyer for a Washington street store he imagines a big fat job awaits him. He is not violent. His wife resides in Providence, Rhode Island.
Births list includes Thomas Wright and Jane Wright with a girl at 1215 Oliver Ave and several other couples with children born at various addresses. Deaths report William Neals age 56 and Emma Hersley age 42 among others. Marriage licenses show Francis Dougherty with Mary E O Mara and Edward Hindeland with Elenora May Cox among others.
The Commercial directors adopted the joint committee report and recommended introducing gas meters by a seven to four vote. Present were Metzger Badger Ayres Bobbs Coffin Elvin Kern Hearsey Parry Pickens Spann Taylor. Metzger presided. Brush spoke for the report and Kern argued against it citing service concerns and a Chicago pipeline. Directors declined to disclose individual votes.
Harry N. Wright, brought back from Evansville, faces adultery charges after the bigamy case is dismissed. Authorities rule he was not married to the Cicero woman where he lived, the second marriage occurred in Missouri, lifting local jurisdiction. Wright admits cohabitation. Winslow clerks testify to living as husband and wife. Judge Daly expected to impose a heavy sentence.
Attorneys file a claim with the court of claims seeking 200 per man for each enemy ship in the Manila Bay engagement. If Dewey is found to have faced a superior force the amount drops to 100 per man. The total claim totals 882 500 with Dewey’s potential share 19 192.
The grand jury examined the street car investigation case Tuesday afternoon with witnesses including C. Smith E F Claypool Lucius B Swift John R Allen and W P Fishback. E F Claypool was the first witness called recounting the offer he made to Mayor Taggart for a franchise as reported to the newspapers.
Paris papers condemn a British cruiser action against the French steamer Cordoba at Delagoa Bay. The government plans to seek explanation from London and the authorities demand an apology and indemnity from Britain.
At Butler College students will gather to watch a star escapade with lunch provided and a social period. Prof. Harker from the mathematics chair will guide the observation through the large telescope.
Various short notes including separations and dissolutions of marriage vows, a literary reading by William Dean Howells, a hospital escape returned, a bankruptcy filing, a weather chief’s health update, office conversions at the Commercial club, a new horse thief detective association, cemetery association finances and 293 burials, local church director elections, and a police report about a dummy in a furniture store reading The Indianapolis Journal.
Union Stock Yards Indianapolis November 1 cattle receipts 450 and hog receipts 6 000 for Tuesday ship ments. Range of prices for good to choice cattle and calves, including steers heifers and cows, with notes on hogs, sheep, lambs and bulls. Wheat and corn futures commented with gains and related market actions as traders react to exports and supply indicators.
Nov 14 cattle receipts light. Export and shipping cattle quoted good to prime steers 1,350 lbs and up at 5 6 to 6 10, heifers good to choice 4 1/2 to 5 1/2, veals good to choice 5 0 to 7 0, cows good to choice 2 65 to 4 15. Hogs receipts 2,200. shipments 1,900, prices 290 to 460 for various weights. Sheep and lambs listed 28 2 to 56 per cwt. bucks and other cattle priced. Chicago markets note nervous reheat market and fluctuations.
Inspections show Wheat No. 3 red at 66c to 66c for November, Wheat tweak No. 2 red 66c, No. 3 red two bids. Corn trades mixed with No. 1 white around 32 to 34 cents and No. 2 mixed near 24 to 32 cents. Oats steady to weak with No. 2 white about 25 to 26 cents. Hay firmer with No. 1 timothy at 11.00 to 11.50 dollars.
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