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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1899

Page

2

Legal dispute over transcript in Heath case reaches Supreme Court

Court fights over a certified transcript from Hendricks county involving Heath and a street railway. Attorneys allege interlineations tainted the original complaint claiming injuries occurred without fault, while officials certify the transcript as a true copy of the filed document.

Xinst Citizens’ Street Railway Eiers Ing Wymond J. Beckett Heath Hendricks County Ompany Beckett Hendricks County Court Supreme Court Will H. Latta Latta Henry L. Tolman Chicago Tolman Hendricks John N. Hurty Indianapolis Zim ¥. Dugan Hendricks ‘County Wilbur A. Masten

Hottest high school game decided for state title at Newby Oval

The manual training school and high school clash at Newby Oval Saturday at 2 pm in a fiercely awaited Indianapolis showdown. Both teams boast wins this season and will attract enthusiastic fans as North side rooters fill the east grand stand.

Manual Training School Newby Oval Indianapolis SMT Moore Knowles Boyce Thompson Wells Kittle Kaylor

Naughty Plainfield boys run chicken roosts in old cabin

A group of boys aged 10 to 18 from Plainfield Indiana are accused of forming a robbery ring centered on raiding chicken roosts. They allegedly used an abandoned cabin on the town’s edge as their gathering spot to eat chicken and read Western dime novels like Diamond Dick.

Plainfield Ind Rts

Left Child Found After Accident in Ward 14

An infant was found following a collision in Ward 14 involving a politician and his wife in Augusta. Investigators report a child was left at the scene as authorities secured the area and began inquiries.

Augusta William J Puncilman

Howze advances on Rosales as MacArthur closes on Tarlac

Manila reports Col Howze moving from Victoria to Rosales, linking with MacArthur's push toward Tarlac. MacArthur keeps supply trains running from Bamban while planning to trap insurgents north and west of Tarlac. A Geroni force and about 1 00 enemy are said to be in the region, with 2 American prisoners believed held in the mountains before relief arrives.

Manila Col. Howze Victoria Rosales MacArthur Lawton Tarlac Bamban Geroni Howze Coli. Hoawze

Wallace and Lesley Appointed to Continue County Book Inquiry

The county commissioners appointed Samuel Wallace and Daniel Lesley to resume the investigation of the county books after Bookwalter and McCaslin were discharged. John J. Appel and Austin B. Prather were briefly selected before reconsideration. The choice drew scrutiny over qualifications and public perception.

Samuel Wallace Daniel Lesley Bookwalter McCaslin John J. Appel Austin B. Prather Greer Wallace Lesley McCastin Prather Smith Appel Taggart

Senator Fairbanks Leaves for Washington Quietly

Indianapolis reporters note Senator Fairbanks slipped to Washington Sunday without word and his private secretary followed with his grips. They plan to stay away until he speaks in Congress. Beveridge remains in Chicago, and Overstreet is in Columbus, Indiana as speculation swirls over future moves.

Fairbanks Washington Congress Beveridge Chicago

Durbin Denies Withdrawal From National Committee

Col. W T Durbin of Indiana denies he will resign as national Republican committeeman while pursuing the governorship. The statement was made from Anderson Indiana on November 17.

National

Two Men Plead Guilty In Petit Larceny Case

William Harris pleaded guilty to petit larceny, fined $1, and sentenced to one to three years in criminal court. William Combs also pleaded guilty to petit larceny and received one to three years and a $1 fine.

Wiliam Harris Wiliam Combs Jouvi Lee Gloria Dresden Cail Cole Dobbiel

Weis Discharged in Police Court Embezzlement Case

Charles Weis, formerly employed by the Smith premier typewriter company, was discharged in a police court Friday morning after being charged with embezzlement. Charles Bookwalter testified to Weis' good character as a witness. Weis has two children aged one and three years old.

Weis Charles Weis Smith’ Premier Typewriter Company Charles Bookwalter

Wild Wool Market Sends Prices Skyward

In Boston on November 17, wool prices rise quickly as dealer to dealer sales complicate tabulations. Exports abroad surge and sales volumes remain strong, signaling a fervent market.

Boston

Meteor strikes Baraboo farm tearing earth and burying itself

A meteor fell on Casper Accola's farm near Baraboo Wisconsin on Thursday night tearing up soil and burying itself several feet in the ground.

Baraboo Wis Casper Accola

Postmasters Convention to Meet in Peoria Next Year

Busy readers report that the national postmasters convention will convene in Peoria Illinois the following year. Other items note the Buenos Ayres sailing to New York with 600 immigrants and a quaran tine due to smallpox.

Peoria Buenos Ayres New ‘York Patria Guthrie Chicago John Mollman Cincinnati Frisco Kate Galowski South Emmitt Still New York W. Va J. D.payne Stutler Laredo Tex

Lynching Trial Tells of Suspects and Witness Testimony

The courtroom heard testimonies about the Tyler lynching case with questions on who had motive, including the Terrell family, and whether individuals like Marion Tyler or Bill Terrell were involved. Witnesses described injuries and observed signs in the Marshfield area as the trial proceeded.

Cockrin Tyler Terrell Tom Terrell Mr. Rooker Marion Tyler Baker Feaure Charles Thomas Charles Crusen Crusen Thomas Scottsburg Joseph Cochran Indianapolis Attorney Cockrum Ulysses Uerre Jim Rutherford Mr. Rocker Bill Terrell Rutherford Flo Bil Terrell Mr. Cockrum

Father kills seven children then dies by suicide in Chicago

Cornelius Corcoran aged 49 killed Margaret Corcoran 5 and wounded Kate 14 John 7 Lizzie 3 before shooting himself. Earlier he gave laudanum to five children, suspected insanity and no visible means of support. Police and coroner note probable mental illness. Also a separate note reports Sarah Cropper seeking to marry Frank Carson under unusual circumstances.

Chicago Cornelius Corcoran Margaret Kate John Lizzie Margaret Corcoran Clifford Timothy Imothy Corcoran Corcorane

Derby Jockeys win Chaddesden and Friary plates in England

Derby race results report L Reiff winning the Chaddesden plate on Orris Root and the Friary plate of 200 sovereigns on Heir Male. Sloane finished second on Doric.

Derby Eng L. Reiff Orris Root Heir Sloane Doric

Estella Marr seeks divorce from Charles for cruelty and failure to provide

In Indianapolis Estella Grace Marr files for divorce from Charles Marr citing cruelty and neglect. Old notes mention bankruptcy plea by Juble M Phillips of Alexandria with 1 498 72 debts and 201 assets. Also listed are silver passes issued to wives of ex presidents and a daughter Anna Thomson. Detec tives Dugan and Stout arrest two men for cowhide theft. cases postponed to Nov. 22. An ad touts One-Minute Cough Cure claiming quick relief.

Estella Grace Marr Charles Juble’m? Phillips Alexandria Pennsylvania Railroad J. Edgar Thomson Thomas A. Scott George B Roberts Anna Thomson Thomson James Hedges Thomas Goeghen Dugan and Stout Daly

Births and Deaths in Muncie Area Report

Birth announcements list many couples with addresses and newborns a girl or boy. Death notices record causes like heart trouble tuberculosis pneumonia and vertebral abscess. Marriage licenses shown for two couples. a child labor case in Muncie with a company fined.

John H. Whitemar E. Tenth-st Ishzabeth Scott W. Olvie-st Nancy Smith Miami-st Albert Lee W. Walnut-st George Williams City Hospital Bertha Lichtenberg Edwin Rutenberg Charles M. Tiart Bessie McClain George F. Raricks Soptia Halm

University suspends thirteen for girls laundry raid

Thirteen students at the university were suspended by the faculty on Thursday night for complicity in the raid on the girls laundry on Halloween evening.

G. B. Madison W's

Duffy Appeals Conviction To Supreme Court

John Tuffy, convict in a robbery case involving Fran cis Leak, appeals his 1 to 3 year sentence to the supreme court. The appeal seeks review of the criminal judgment and potential reversal or modification of the penalty.

Duffy John Tuffy Francis Leak Supreme Court

Wheat and grain markets show mixed gains in Chicago actions

Chicago markets saw nervous trading as wheat closed with Dec 66 3 4 cents and May 71 4 cents amid fractional advances. Liverpool losses persisted against Chicago, with bearish Argentine shipments and a weaker Northwest rail intake. Export volumes reached 4 540 000 bushels for the week while corn and oats moved higher and pork products held at firm levels.

Chicago Liverpool Oais Rals Bolard

Logan Widow Denied Philippine Funeral as Burial Is Made

The widow of Maj. John A. Logan loses the plan to ship his body to Youngstown for burial. Due to no embalming facilities at San Fabian, the depart ment says Logan was laid to rest in the Philippines. Also reports the City Grain Market notes inspections and prices for wheat corn oats and hay on Thursday.

Washington John A. Logan San Jacinto Youngstown Logan Philippines San Fabian City Bcar Orn Timothy Hay—Firm

Classified notices and ads fragment from 1899 page

A compact list shows help wanted, room rentals, found items, sales and lost items. Entries include a girl for housework, cooks, furnished room rentals at multiple addresses, a found bicycle frame, a rubber tired baby cab for sale, coal and wood prices, a lost mitten, and a sale notice for The American Manufacturing Company plant with equipment and office furniture for pattern and der work, bids due by Nov. 21, 1899.

Winnois Bath Capitol Alabama Meridian Liberty S. Illinois American Manufacturing Company John G. Dunn N. Hie Nois-St

Interstate Stock Yards Market Report November 17

The WM. H. BLOCK CO reports at Interstate Stock Yards on Friday cattle receipts around 100 with mixed shipments. Quotations cover good to prime steers 1,330 lbs and up, various heifers cows calves hogs and lambs with price ranges across weight classes and quality, including export bulls and packing hogs. Union Stock Yards Indianapolis also issues similar quotes for good to prime steers and feeder stock with extensive price bands for cattle hogs and sheep.

Interstate Interstate Stock Yards Ccc Ceee Cescee Eee Cceseeseee

Chicago Markets Report Wheat and oats rise on export demand

Chicago markets show gains in wheat with December at 67 4 64c, May 71 2c as Duluth exports lift prices. Cern closes up 3 1 2c, oats advance about 4 4c. Provisions steady with January pork near 9.50, lard 5.05 to 5.10 and ribs around 7 8 1 4. Primary receipts reach 837000 bushels.

Chicago Duluth Liverpool Northwest Cern Lara Riba Pstkgen

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