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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
2
A fragment indicates mining operators faced a demand to shut down mines within four days. Workers pressed for wage terms and a May end date, while operators granted a four day window but refused broader scale concessions. The text shows tensions among miners and operators amid wage disputes.
A head on collision in dense fog near Louisville involved the Cincinnati express on the Illinois Central and the St. Louis express on the L M and St I. Four trainmen were seriously hurt including mails clerk Shaw and fireman Chamberlain. Conductor Evans and others were injured lightly as coaches telescoped.
Thirty six window glass manufacturers met in Pittsburg on Thursday and formed an association not a corporation to oppose the American window glass company. They operate 424 pots and have engaged men to operate all of the 1 048 pots not controlled by the combine. They will meet every cut made by the combine.
Joseph R. Parrish in jail for allegedly soliciting a crime against Lulu Wallace a 13 year old from Indianapolis in a Crawfordsville hotel showed delirium tremens and raved like a beast Wednesday night. doctors fear he may not recover.
A report details Willie Jones, a known youth in the city, arrested on a housetop near dawn. It recalls a year earlier when his sister, then 18, allegedly sent him to rob schoolchildren and steal charity contributions to buy her a hat. He allegedly brandished a case knife and fought the victim with a brick after a failed attempt. Police later caught him attempting to pry open a bakery safe. he was released after questioning.
Nov 16 report from Ashtabula Ohio states the United States express car on the Lake Shore train was robbed near Dock Junction after a cord signal caused the train to stop. At Erie the car, run without a messenger, was found ransacked and the loss remains undetermined.
Washington reports heavy rainfall in Manila over the past 36 hours hindering Gen Otis and Gen Lawton as rain prevents relief efforts and resupply. Boxer Harry Apfel dies in Brooklyn ring incident after bout with Jack Fox, doctors say fatal injuries stem from head impact rather than blows.
A fragment hints at a marriage involving a musician and a person from Infield Ind and Nev during the mid month. Local chatter centers on the couple's elopement and secluded ceremony.
A brief notice notes a poisoning incident tied to tea, with authorities examining the event and potential cases. Details are minimal and no injuries or identities are disclosed in the readable fragment.
Mrs Mary F E Selby, mother of Kid McCoy, forms the Church of the First Born with herself as shepherd. The small sect, with three full members in a home, practices shared property and foot washing, believes in a 3000 year earthly reign, and reports a divine revelation on April 14, 1895. Services held at 1011 Oak St. a temple is planned. Sin was in the hospital for religious mania from March 2 to June 15, 1898.
The transcript shows attorney Cockrum questioning a man named Price about mob involvement and recognition of individuals including R. Milter the city marshal, James Kieth, and Frank Boling. The exchange probes whether Price knew he was suspected and why he did not stay at the jail.
Testimony shows Sheriff Gobin admitted no posse was formed after warnings of a mob. John W. Carlyle reported 25 men inquired if he recognized mob members, and Ed Price faced social ostracism in Scottsburg. A. G. Smith framed the mob line while bonds and records face scrutiny in the probe.
Charles M. Lilly and John M. Lilly with Benson Brown form a $20,000 capital enamel plant to make enamel for railway coaches and locomotives near their Norwood and Ro set streets facility. The two story brick factory will start operations late December and will also produce related substances.
A woman fainted on an Irvington street car amid a crush. Tizzie McCoy seeks separation from Ervin R. for cruel conduct and name calling. Ida N. Watson sues Estes D. Watson for divorce over desertion and drinking. Anna B. Schnabacher seeks divorce from John B. for lack of support. Indiana Illinois Iowa to build a large freight house at South Bend as transfer station. J Q Van Winkie of Big Four notes easing car congestion and better service soon. Judge Alford sentences George Brown to one to three years and fines costs for larceny. A stereopticon lecture on Orange Harriet and an army trophy is planned at Salvation Army hall. Blair Baker Walter report Casey NL team sold for 1200 dollars as a top showing. American Tin Plate Company appeals in Supreme Court over Williams vs Company. Williams sought 10,000 dollars for injuries at Madison plant, awarded 4600 in lower court, now in Soldiers Home Marion. State Teachers Association officials to meet at Grand Hotel to finalize a program for Indianapolis meeting December 27 to 29, with about six hundred members expected.
Fred Guinn of St Paul Bluffs killed James Miller with a shotgun. Steamer Alpha reports seven men perished in a stampede at the Cape Nome gold fields. Henry New York shot and killed his wife before taking his own life. Fort Worth Texas reports the death of a prominent cattle dealer on Wednesday.
An ad claims Bri romo Quinine cures grippish symptoms within two days. The short notice emphasizes quick relief and uses bold typography to attract readers seeking fast treatment.
Andrew Graha about, 13, son of Park Grah about, handled a revolver Thursday afternoon. The bullet entered his neck and lodged at the back of his head, with doctors unsure of recovery. He remained conscious and reported leg paralysis. The Grahams reside at Oliver and Marion avenues, West Indianapolis.
An armored train sent from Bere to reconnoiter the Boers position was wrecked by the enemy. No British troopers were exposed to heavy fire, and only a few escaped.
The coroner will hold an inquest into the fatal football injury of John Allen from the Christian Brothers College team. The rugby squad at the college has been disbanded for the season due to the tragedy. Allen's father serves as a navy chaplain and the family hails from Marion Massachusetts.
At Crooked Bay near Norfolk on Wednesday night a freight train on the Norfolk and Western derailed, sending ten cars down a steep embankment. The engineer and fireman escaped injury while two brakemen and a tramp died. Wilbur Cary of Richmond was fatally hurt.
Births report many newborns with parents and addresses including Edgar and Charlotte Hardacre, Christian and Lena Reimer, Ward, Bearsmith, Stewart, Hunt, George Carter, and others. Deaths list causes and ages at rear city addresses including Driscoll, Kile, Jennings, Keely, Wagenfield, Steele, Gunyon, and infants. Marriage licenses show numerous couples including Curtis Smith Cartwright May Willis Ray Hafner Bason Browder Thompson Heaston McKinney Lindsey Zwissley Hoover Miller Zimmermann Kercheval Weaver Schrockowsky Suler Reading McCoy Davis Hull Harris Russell Kenmian Smock.
An 19th century style treatise argues warmer to colder weather increases illness risk, especially lung and throat diseases. Superior digestion and regular circulation are claimed to prevent colds and pneumonia, with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promoted as a daily aid after meals to improve digestion and fortify the system.
W H Griffiths of Washington Pennsylvania steel and tin plate firm testified before the industrial commission saying he will compete with the American Tin Plate Company now owning 272 mills. He accused the firm of tyrannical practices aiming to destroy competition and cited price rises after its rise to power.
In a letter from Miss Gertrude Schuler of Johannesburg to Miss Antoinette Coleman, the panic in St Louis is described as indescribable with about 2500 people per day fleeing. Shops barricaded, homes abandoned, scenes at the station chaotic as families reach Cane Town with nowhere to go and some facing starvation.
A private cable from Bahia Brazil reports a revelation and prohibition of code dispatches. Bahia, once monarchist, is noted for a two thirds black population and proximity to Rio de Janeiro. If true, expect higher Brazilian coffee prices and potential disruption to US Europe trade.
Thursday marked the deadline for filing exceptions to the federal site appraisers report. Dr W A Heckard and Dr G W Combs, tenants, challenged the valuation, following lines urged by J N Hurty Pharmacy Co. Owners Henry C Long and Charles F Sayles contested the price as too low.
The column notes Phyllis Sankin won 25000 from Guy Phelps Dodge over a slander claim after he alleged she kissed him. Augusta Christians refuse vaccination. one woman sentenced to 30 days. Bond sales at New York sub treasury approach 100000. Chicago schools chief Andrews may resign. Three youths rob two women of watches Wednesday. Labor expert Wright says reforms depend on mankind. R F Pelause elected Kentucky A W chief consul. Scarlet fever cases rise in Menden with two deaths. Elmira merchant Thomas dies. Rep Roberts to Utah pending congress decision on eligibility.
In Chicago the appellate court upheld a superior court decision awarding Mrs. Winnefred Cooper temporary alimony of 600 dollars monthly plus the rent for her residence and 1100 dollars for solicitors fees in the suit for separate maintenance against Frank H. Cooper of Siegel, Cooper Co. This alimony is among the largest decrees by Cook County courts before final hearings.
Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports years of shoulder pain ended after a single bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm. He says prior medicines and doctors offered no benefit before trying the advertised remedy. The product is advertised as for sale by all druggists.
In New Orleans on Wednesday the cotton market fell 12 points amid a claim the agricultural department reported the crop to be 1,000,000 bales short. Many exchange members faced heavy losses as private brokers anticipated the news hours earlier and telegraph firms were blamed for the ensuing fallout. by Thursday prices rose several points.
Dorban dispatch reports American Colonel Blake, leader of the Irish Brigade, and Johannesburg police commander Vanden were wounded. Blake, ex Sixth U S Cavalry lieutenant and West Point graduate, is described as a bold, cowboy-type figure named Binks.
Huntsville Alabama Nov 16 Indiana parties have secured a site for a sewing machine factory. The plant will provide work for about 505 people and require an investment of 300 thousand dollars.
An invitation to readers to use and read The Sun's Lis Gaara Ga Thn collection. promotes engagement with the newspaper's offerings and content.
A list of discounted groceries including apricots prunes dates figs citron peas crackers honey and coffee with prices per pound can per can or per package. Highlights show 13 cents per pound for apricots 14 cents for peas and 91 2 cents per pound for coffee and 19 pounds sugar for 1 dollar.
Chicago and Duluth drog price table and grain inspections report for Thursday November 16. Wheat quiet then active with bids and futures moves, corn mixed with several цен prices across white and yellow varieties, oats dull, hay firm, liftoff on export demand and nerves in market.
Indianapolis cattle and hog receipts totaled 430 and 4 500 respectively for Thursday. Prices quoted for good to prime steers ranged from 6 5 to 6 6 cents per pound, with feeding steers and stockers selling in the 3 75 to 4 25 range. Hogs brought good to choice values around 4 00 to 4 10 per hundredweight, and sheep and lambs sold good to choice with lambs at about 4 75. Bulls and cows posted varied quotes, while veal calves and heavy calves ranged 5 25 to 6 13 and 3 50 to 5 50 respectively.
Announcement states the Trio club will host a prize ball at Mansur Hall on Friday evening November 17. Admission for gentlemen is 25 cents. Also seeks a young girl to assist in housework at 76 East Market Street.
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