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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
6
Priscilla seeks grand opera ambition in Paris with Sternmouth guiding her. They discuss singing lessons, dangers of fame, and the balance between ambition and dignity as they stroll past the Grand Opera facade toward lessons and a hopeful future.
In Bakersfield Luke Seels mortally wounds Postmaster W M Sharp with a knife after Sharp accuses Seels of pursuing his wife. The confrontation occurred Tuesday evening as Sharp confronted Seels over alleged infidelity.
Gen Funston heads to San Francisco to sail for Manila. M E church bishops gather in Washington for missionary meeting. Whitecap outrages reported near Conway Mississippi. Joe Laflore burned at stake. Flora Johnson dies in Jewett Texas after a lamp accident and house fire. Jules C Richards named private secretary to Congressman Henderson. Richard Dickerson, an imbecile negro, killed two men at Round Lake Mississippi and was shot by a posse Tuesday night.
An altercation with knives led to a fatal wounding of Sharp and minor injuries to Lewis. Mrs Sharp allegedly watched from the stairs as her lover Seels was arrested and posted bond.
Coroner Schwab ties the suicide of Rev Adolph Faith to misconduct at the German orphan asylum. Investigators report Faith was a cigarette and cocaine user who favored girl wards, while boys faced harsh punishments. Faith's death carried a $2000 life policy. his son from Park Ridge, Illinois, arrives to arrange remains. The women’s suffrage association calls for parity on boards and mandatory laws after the asylum disclosures.
Jefferson Forgey, a St Louis police sergeant, became deranged in the station house claiming burglars were present. He drew a revolver but was restrained. Five years earlier during a riot at a baseball club he clubbed a young man so severely the victim later suffered insanity.
Miss Helen Gould gave 2000 dollars Wednesday for a local Young Men's Christian Association building in Texarkana. The gift supports construction of a new YMCA facility and underscores philanthropic ties to the community.
The transport Meade departs New York for Manila carrying two battalions of the Forty-third Infantry under Col. Murray. The ship carries hundreds of home gifts for soldiers including boxes from mothers and friends like John Hansen and John Kilpatrick. The voyage targets a December 20 Manila arrival with Christmas meals planned despite the heat.
Samuel Dodd of Meriden Connecticut testified before the Industrial Commission that his International Silver Company produced silver plated ware and related items, owned a large plant, and accounted for 53 to 60 percent of U S production. He said wages rose from 5 to 71 5 percent in two years and the firm does not recognize labor unions. Several stores are closed or to be closed for business and economic reasons.
A historic roster lists Indiana pensioners with original payments and noted restorations or increases. Names span Marion Evansville Jasper Valparaiso Indianapolis and many towns, with amounts from 4 to 30 dollars, noting special dates and deceased executors.
Mrs. Chas W. Harry of Newport Kentucky relayed a tale of a covert cure for alcoholism. She mixed an odorless remedy into her husband’s coffee and meals, leading to rapid appetite return and steady work. Dr. Haines advertised free samples and instructions to use the treatment in tea or food to break the drinking habit.
John A. Smith of Milwaukee offers 25 000 free sample Gloria Tonic packages to those sending name and address. He claims the remedy cured him after years of rheumatism and cites various testimonials from across the United States and abroad. Send name and full address to 567 Summerfield Church Building Milwaukee Wisconsin for a trial package.
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