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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1898

Page

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Open Door Policy in Philippines Dominates British Press

London papers hail the U S ultimatum to Spain and the open door policy in the Philippines. They see implied payments and Cuba claims waivers as concessions and favor a united Anglo American approach in the Pacific region.

London Spain Philippines Far East United States Cuba Daily Mail England Pall Mall Gazette Porto Rico America Pacific Westminster Gazette Germany St. James Gazette Birmingham Post New York

Tramp Deliberately Jumps Before Freight Train Near Brightwood

Frank Maass a tramp intentionally killed himself by stepping in front of a westbound Big Four freight near Brightwood. Brakeman Frank Fourtney was injured as the train halted. Maass died at City Hospital after five minutes. Fourtney died at 1:10 Tuesday morning. Maass was Swedish and intoxicated.

Frank Maass Frank Fourtney Brightwood George Clark Massachusetts Ave Maas Fourtney St. Vincent's Maass Bellefontaine Collier New York

Camp Mount wind damages and muster out near Thanksgiving

Boreas tore through Camp Mount with Monday night and Tuesday morning winds as boys huddled and prayed for a quick muster out. A restaurant kitchen roof was blown off though damage described as Blight. The schedule suggests departure a day before Thanksgiving.

Camp Mount

Alleged Poisoner Bound Over In Insurance Case

Rebecca Rosenberger of Princeton Indiana was bound over to circuit court on charges of attempting to kill her son Alva with poison to collect life insurance. The judge set bond at $1,000 after defense objections. proceedings were held for advisement since Saturday with initial bond at $5,000 then reduced.

Princeton Ind Rebecca Rosenberger Alva Justice Corder

Uncle Jim McCraney Sought by Tex. Relative

A. N. Wyatt of Wharton Texas asks the secretary of state to assist in locating his uncle Jim McCraney who currently lives somewhere in Indiana. He requests help in finding him.

A. N. Wyatt Wharton, Tex Secretary of State Jim McCraney Indiana

Fire destroys property at Orchard Ave residence

A blaze Monday night damaged or destroyed property at 150 Orchard Ave. in the George Fredmian residence area. The fire caused substantial loss measured at 33200 dollars.

George Fredmian Orchard- Ave

Spanish peace commission denies break in talks

From That Fake Paris comes word that the Spanish peace delegates reject any claim of ending negotiations. They call the report of Senor Montero Ries resigning baseless and say they have under decision the American offer of twenty million dollars for the cession of the Philippines. The translation of the offer was completed at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning. R. F. Paine.

Madrid Spain Austria Washington Peace Commission Paris United States Joint Commission Day Spanish Peace Commission Senor Montero Ries Philippines R. FF. Paine

Political Tips At Denison Lobby In Indiana

Congressman Steele met with the Indiana crowd in Denison while Jim Statesman from Peru pressed him to declare as a Senate candidate. Steele avoided commitment. Henry Marshall touted Hanley backing and Posey county support. Fred Kimbley campaigned among legislators as possible chief clerk.

Steele Denison Jim’ Statesman Peru Senate Statesman Henry Marshall Tippecanoe Warren Hanley Indiana Posey Fred Kimbley Orleans

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Forecast for the 26 hours ending 5 p m November 23 calls for much colder conditions Tuesday night with snow flurries and fair weather Wednesday. Tuesday morning 7 a m temperature 20 degrees. noon 7 degrees, 2 p m 18 degrees. A windy night with gusts up to 46 mph and a brief rain dab, then a rapid temperature drop to 20 degrees by 7 a m Tuesday.

Indianapolis

Uncle Laws Prisoners Arraigned Before Judge Baker

Federal prisoners held in Indianapolis jail were arraigned before Judge Baker Tuesday morning. John Ryder pleads guilty to taking 1.75 from a letter. W. G. Wilson pleads not guilty to selling railroad tickets while at the Marion soldiers' home. Deck and Gorman transferred to Fort Wayne.

Baker Frederal Indianapolis

Webb Seeks War Dept Action for Untold Pay

Henry Webb joined the Twenty seventh Indiana battery and served through the war but was never put on muster rolls. The war department will be asked to formally discharge him to obtain pay he did not receive.

Death of Miss Kate B Stansberry at Jacksonville

Miss Kate B Stansberry aged 29 a nurse in Jacksonville Florida died Monday She enlisted as a government nurse from Indianapolis September 6 She lived with Miss Mittie Bower at 322 North New Jersey Street

Stansberry Kate B. Stansberry Jacksonville Fla Indianapolis Xittie Bower New Jersey

WIRE WHISPERS: turmoil from Cuba to Europe

An assortment of brief items notes Blanco leaving Cuba, a French tornado at St Cyprian, a failing Havana police force, gale conditions in the English Channel, the death of Swiss author Henry Gaullier in New York, and various minor incidents in the US and Europe including arrests, releases, riots, and a physician accused of grave robbery.

Blanco Cuba St. Cyprian France Havana English Henry Gaullier New York Alabama McKinley Spain London Paris Panama Chas. Mitchell Rius Rivera Seringapattam Jackson Tenn Will John Sieres Wm. Derrick Thos Caughern Sevierville Caughorn Duncan Kansas Fairfax C. H Wm. Rockefeller Tarrytown John Watkins Chattanooga War Department Chickamauga

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Reform Commission Meeting Shows Legislature Steering Clear

County and township government reform group opens in the Commercial club building as lawmakers caucus to avoid embarrassment. August Leich declines treasurership, Wm Dudley Foulke elected president, Fortune vice president, Murphy treasurer, Rogers secretary. Gov. Mount supports reform. The push aims to separate legislative and executive powers in county and township government.

County and Township Government Reform Commission Commercial Club Hernly Republican State Central Committee General Assembly August Leich Evansville Fortune A. C. Harris Wm. Dudley Foulke Richmond C. J. Murphy Rogers New Castle Mount Indiana A. I. Mason Indianapolis

Firemen's Ball Promises Top Musical Program

The eighth annual ball for Indianapolis firemen will be at Tomlinson hall on Wednesday night. Eleven numbers form a program by top talent from Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Proceeds go to the firemen's pension fund aiding nine widows, three dependent mothers, 16 orphans, six disabled men, and a retired fireman with 32 years service. The event aims for strong artistic and financial success.

Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis Cincinnati Firemen’s Pension Fund

Jones divorce petition cites repeated abuse since 1887

Elizabeth F. Jones filed for divorce in superior court alleging weekly abuse by husband William D. Jones including beating cursing striking choking hair pulling and driving her from home. They are parents of five children.

Elizabeth F. Jones Superior Court William D. Jones

City Life Briefs From Hamilton County Indiana

Beecher Goodykoontz of Jackson township Hamilton county filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court. J C Travis named prosecuting attorney for the Laporte circuit to fill the unexpired judge term. Police seek Archie Young colored. Bud Williams surname involved in a serious knife incident at Rhode Island and Blake streets. Taylor Stiles colored bicycle repairer on Indiana avenue sent to grand jury for possessing a wheel stolen from the New York store. Ed Metzger city editor Logansport Reporter and writer on Nickum spent Sunday with his father at the state library assist.

Beecher Goodykoontz Jackson Township Hamilton County J. C. Travis Laporte J. Richter Archie Young Bud Williams Rhode Island Blake Sts Taylor Stiles Indiana Ave New York Ed Metzger Logansport Nickum State Library

Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cures

An advertisement touts Dr Bull's cough syrup as a cure for coughs and colds. The note urges readers to avoid church or public meetings to prevent disturbing the audience.

Mrs Klein Leads Fresh Probe in Haskinson Case

Mrs Maud Goodin faces a retrial for conspiring to throw acid at Dr Aimee Haskinson as attorney Frank Blackledge pursues new evidence via witness Mrs Lula Klein. Klein and an officer retraced the route and locations alleged in the plot, locating items and confirming neighbors memories amid a tense neighborhood scene.

Maud Goodin Aimee Haskinson Frank Blackledge Miss Haskinson Edwin Pugh Lula Klein Goodin N. Hlinais-st Vermont-st E. New York St Pennsylvania St Mr. Blackledge Mrs. Goodin

Susan B Anthony Visits Mrs Sewall Ahead of 1899 Council

Susan B Anthony visits Mrs May Wright Sewall to discuss the upcoming Triennial Council of Women meeting in Washington in March 1899. Anthony praises Georgia club women over silk petticoats, stresses global organization, and notes preparations for the National and International councils. She also frowns on the word club and comments on publishing her life story with Bowen Merrill.

Susan B. Anthony May Wright Sewall Council of Women Washington Sewall National Organi Anthony the Sun Georgia Miss Anthony

City Council Delays Hord Water Plant Purchase Plan

Council funds transfers and ordinances cover water works negotiations with Hord, pay restores for firefighters, and new rules on public sanitation. The Hill statement values the plant under 2 million, while Hord offers 3.5 million. Changes include annexing White River park lands and refunding bonds at lower interest. Dr. Moffett leads anti spitting ordinance proposal.

Hord John W. Hill Cincinnati John F. Geiss W B. Hord New York Water Works Company Dr. Moffett Indianapolis Sanitary Society East-Market Gas Fund White River Park Emericksville Thirty-eighth St Pennsylvania St Fall Creek Central Ave Twentieth-st

Mrs Mary Weer Higgins Dies In Indianapolis Home

Mrs Mary Weer Higgins longtime Indianapolis resident dies Tuesday morning at her son Dr H Hillard Weer 927 N Meridian from heart and stomach trouble. Born 1830 in Brookville Indiana daughter of John T Cooley she lived much of life in town practiced medicine modestly and moved with her son to their home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 am at First Presbyterian Church where she was a member.

James A. Higgins H. Hillard Weer Meridian St Mary Weer Brookville Ind John T. Cooley Franklin County Eben Indianapolis Haines First Presbyterian

Death of Mrs Elliott Leaves Family Grief

Mrs Sarah Elliott aged 34 dies at her son in law Matthew Wood’s home 1710 Brookside Avenue. She is mother of Mrs Mary Davin a teacher at the Industrial Training neckbands mentioned in the brief item but details are incomplete.

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