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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1899

Page

2

Mormon Church Structure and Influence in Utah Explored

H. L. Smith from Salt Lake City details the church organization from the bishopric to the first presidency, apostles, seventies, and other orders. He notes missionary zeal, wealth, tithing, and political clout shaping Utah and surrounding states.

Brigham H. Roberts Utah Mormon Church Brigham H. 14 Smith Salt Lake City Tammany Society Snow Church Mortion Russia China Japan Arizona Idaho New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Nevada Europe

Andrew Graham Death Reported Infield Case

A brief notice states Andrew Graham, nicknamed Andy, is reported to die with authorities from Flainfield called to examine the case. details are sparse but imply an investigation or medical review.

Duncanbury Nephew of Russell Sentenced in New York Case

In Tex on Thursday Charles Duncmerly of New York, nephew of Uncle Russell, aged ???, was sentenced to the penitentiary for embezzlement. The article notes his former wealth and dissipation leading to the downfall.

S. Tex Charles Duncmerly New York

Four Americans killed and twenty five wounded near Iloilo

A clash north of Iloilo left four Americans dead and 25 wounded, including three officers. The insurgents were driven toward Santa Barbara as the fight continued. MacArthur enacts civil government at Dagupan and works to restore communications with Wheaton and Lawton via telegraph. Transports Tartar and Newport arrived.

Manila Nojio Santa Barbara MacArthur Dagupan Signal Corps San Fabian

Gen Wallace Is Raising Trout

Crawfordsville Ind Nov 23 reports General Wallace commencing a trout breeding program in local streams. Details indicate a military figure turning to aquaculture with plans for public stocking and potential community benefit.

Wallace Crawfordsville Ind

Bigamist James Monroe Held for Grand Jury in Rochester

In Rochester New York on November 23 James Monroe the alleged matrimonial swindler was held to the grand jury without bail. A second wife testified identifying him as her spouse at Niagara Falls and she declared she would exact revenge if given the chance.

Rochester N. Y James Monroe Monroe Niagara Falls Sarah B. Snyder Evansville Ind

Charleston Wreck Report Sparks Final Rescue Cutoff

Cavite dispatch dated Nov 23 says Charleston wrecked Nov 2 and last seen Nov 13 beneath water from stern to smokestack. Three unsuccessful salvage attempts amid a violent typhoon. crew saved. Culgoa sails from Hong Kong with wreckers to recover guns and stores. Admiral Watson ordered to determine responsibility.

Washington Charleston Cavite Coulgon Luetze Leutze Monterey Admiral Watson Culgoa Hong Kong

Dervish Chief Ahmed Fedi Defeated in Sudan clash

Cairo reports Ahmed Fedi the Dervish chief defeated again as Col Wyngate with Egyptian forces routs 2 500 followers at Abua Adil in the Soudan killing 400. The victory marks another heavy loss for the Dervishes and their leader.

Cairo Ahmed Fedi Col. Wyngate Abua Adil Soudan

Needhammer Divorce Case Moves To McMaster Court

William A Needhammer and wife Sarah J of Hamilton county seek support from the husband for her attorney fees after ten year old divorce petition. The husband, poor, says paying her legal costs would leave him unable to hire counsel and claims she can cover her own expenses. The change of venue was presented to Judge Mc Master.

William A. Needhammer Sarah J Hamilton County

McManes Dies After Years of Political Power

James McManes longtime Philadelphia figure and former president of the People's Bank died Thursday from general debility. He helped cover $60,000 of the bank’s indebtedness and had been a dominant force in municipal and national elections, known as the uncrowned king of the gas trust.

Philadelphia James McManes People’s Bank John S. Hopkins Quay Haywood MecManes

Dewey Receives Wide Sympathy Messages

Admiral Dewey thanked supporters after receiving hundreds of telegrams and letters expressing sympathy. He said he cannot reply to each writer due to the volume and asked the press to convey his appreciation to the public.

Washington Dewey

Paroled to Die: Husband's Grief After Wife Dies

In Kokomo Indiana on November 23 a man named Sprit-William Meiee who had been jailed for forgery was released by the governor to visit his wife on her deathbed. She died Wednesday night before he arrived, and grief over his disgrace is blamed for his wife's death.

Kokomo Ind William Mei

Funeral Day Gun Salutes Ordered by War Department

Washington November 23 The war department orders to fire 19 minute guns at dawn and noon and a 21 gun salute at sunset at all military posts on the day of Vice President Hobarts funeral.

Washington War Department Hobart

To Cure La Grippe in Two Days

Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for la grippe with a two day claim. Promises full refund by all druggists if ineffective. Includes Grove’s anti sure on each box.

Grove s_aicnsture

To the Wall Central Bank Placed in Receivership

The Central state bank in Lebanon was placed in the hands of Receiver Charles W. McAdams of Williamsport. The bank, last of the Dwiggins chain to fail, never recovered from prior trouble. Under A. C. Dally the capital stock of 22000 was found impaired and an assessment of 5 percent ordered. some stockholders paid, others did not, and a $50000 bond was accepted from them. One full assessor sued the receiver. Assets equal liabilities, depositors lose nothing, but stockholders face heavy losses.

Central State Bank Lebanon Charles W. McAdams Willamsport Dwiggins Lebanon Bank A.C. Dally

Miners Divided Over Strike Action at Brazil

Black coal miners in Brazil Indiana met to consider the day men strike. The meeting showed deep divisions and no agreement was reached. Most expect the strike to continue with President Mitchell absent from the gathering.

Brazil Ind Mitchell

No Fallout Between President and Gage Claimed Unfounded

Circulating chatter alleged a rift between the president and Secretary of the Treasury Gage over bond purchases and a threatened resignation. Washington officials deny the claim as baseless and unproven.

Washington Secretary of The-Treasury Gage

Appellate Reverses Damages in Marion Railway Case

The appellate court reversed the Grant circuit court ruling awarding Edgar D. Dubois damages for his wife's injury after being thrown from a buggy when a street car approached. It held the company not liable for fright injuries absent reckless or malicious conduct. The Indiana Supreme Court also overruled a rehearing petition in Snyder v. Portland Natural Gas and Oil, and Indianapolis filed a reply brief in a case against the Board of Church Extension of the United Presbyterian Church.

Grant Circuit Court Edgar D. Dubois Marion City Railway Company Supreme Court Frank H. Snyder Portland Natural Gas and Oil Company Indianapolis Board of Church Extension of The United Presbyterian Church

Births Deaths and Marriages Notices

Births list multiple couples with addresses and newborns including girls and boys. Deaths record individuals with ages and causes such as cancer and railroad injury. Marriage licenses section lists numerous couple pairings and partners from various streets and counties. King of the Dudes is Broke notes bankruptcy filing by E Berry Wall in New York with liabilities and assets.

New York E. Berry Wall Wall Fie Beau Brummer Dresed

Lecture on Our new possessions in the West Indies

Dr C I Fletcher discusses Our new possessions in the West Indies in the high school hall Friday at 7 15 p m for the benefit of school No 2 The third bi weekly popular concert by Central Labor Union in Tomlinson hall Sunday at 3 p m aims to fund a reading room and library for the union locals

C. I. Fletcher West Indies Tomlinson Hall Central Labor Union

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Satisfied Users

Readers share experiences with the medicine noting cures for bad colds, averting pneumonia, preserving children from croup and whooping cough, and overall effectiveness. Available from all drugsists.

Txis Ail Sis

Scottish Rite Masons Set Record Attendance in Indiana

The Scottish Rite Masons initiated a record class of 132 for degrees from the nineteenth to the thirty-second, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday and expected to finish that night. Attendance Thursday neared 80 percent, the highest yet. Local officials led the event with briefs from Byron Elliott, Rev. John V. Brandt, Austin H. Brown, William D. Bynum, William Geake, Henry C. Adams, and D. G. Chappel in Valparaiso and Evansville.

Indiana Byron K. Elliott John V. Brandt Valparaiso Austin H. Brown William D. Bynum William Geake A. M Henry C. Adams D. G. Chappel Evansville

Indiana Y M C A Convention Opens In Anderson

The thirtieth annual Indiana Y M C A convention begins in Anderson with 200 of 490 delegates arrived and more scheduled. Gov. Mount will speak Thursday evening on Results and prospects as the convention runs through Sunday.

Anderson Ind Indiana Y. M. C. A Mount

Hundreds of cattle drowned in Texas floods

The latest wires report severe flooding in Texas causing the deaths of hundreds of cattle. Other items note Gen Miles in New Orleans and various political moves across the country.

Gen. Miles New Orleans Texas National Grange Springfield Washington Commissioner Prewer Civil Service Commission May Campbell Quinn Chillicothe Lloyd Gov. Lowndes Maryland Durant J. T Squire Fleming Princess Anne County Virginia Industrial Commission

Union Stock Yards Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Reported

Union Stock Yards Indianapolis and Interstate Stock Yards publish cattle hogs and sheep receipts and prices for Thursday November 23. Good to prime steers and heifers show wide price ranges with weights noted. veal calves and bulls also listed. Separate figures for light to heavy weights reflect export and packing demand.

Union Stock Yaris Indianapolis S&w Ajdeserstei de i Interstate Stock Yards Westote Eae Eset Wal Seagen Vooee S Bug CO

Bargain Household Goods in Various Fabrics and Accessories

A bustling sale lists horse blankets, cases, blankets and shawls, various fabrics, and sewing supplies. Items include English outing flannels, writing paper, alarm clocks, socks, night robes, umbrellas, ladies vests and pants, seamless hose, wool mittens, dotted Swiss, mats, checked natnook, lining fabrics, lace, handkerchiefs, combs, ribbons, slippers, plaid skirts, plush capes, knit underskirts, silk bonnets, silk floss pillows, rug fringe, talcum powder, knit undershirts, pillow tops, battenburg braids, unframed pictures, peaches, soap, and chocolate, with many prices and quantities noted.

Sistecate Mba Dee Bigatne Olatun Dietoh Tresatatoig Aietivoieleck Jersey Cieldren

Bargains Spread Across Shoes Dress Goods and Groceries

A crowded sale notice lists infant shoes, ladies slippers, jackets at January prices, and half price dress goods including poplins serges and novelty fabrics. Also advertised are confectionery like chocolates and caramels, coffee, oats, raisins, and canned goods with bulk discounts and assorted home goods and fabrics.

Grain and hay prices and Chicago market notes

The listing shows bids for hay and grains including timothy and clover, with wheat steady then mixed across contracts. Chicago markets report wheat down about a quarter to half a cent, corn and oats lower on December and May options, and January pork lard and ribs prices in the 9.5 to 5.12 range amid a bear market tone.

Timothy Totel Chicago Liverpool London New South Wales

Announcement on redmanship travels by Thos. G. Harrison at Itasca wigwam

An address on redmanship and the Pacific coast travels by Thos. G. Harrison, United States records chief, scheduled Thursday evening at Itasca's wigwam. Visiting brothers are invited and welcomed. Also local items report bombardment near Pietermaritzburg with no British casualties and notices about rooms for rent, jobs, sale of a fourteen room house, and missing order book.

Thos. G. Harrison United States Redmanship Pacific Itasca Shover W. Je Jenkke Estcourt Pietermaritzburg Mooi River

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Religious Politi Brigham Roberts Congress of the United States Stake of Zion Haach High Council Lorenzo Snow George Q. Cannon Joseph I. Smith First Presidency Franklin Dpd Richards Apostolic Board Brigham H. Robberts Patriarch of the Church Israel Louisa Smith Roberts Brigham I. Roberts Centreville Andy Graham Og Hunt of Flainfield Russell Mostetter Iloilo Monroes Bigamist McMaster M’manes Discord McHinley Lewis E Rose Rothrock Shenwood-ave George and Mary Schaler Nordykeave Arthur and Mattie Davis Indiana Ave Herman and Rose Dagey Rinkinst Albert and Alice Steed Holley-ave H. C Mrs. Emmett Ohio St J. S Mollie Hoover Pleasantst Charles 5 Rose Bebinger Laurenl-st Samuel and Maud Kingston S. Eastst Anna Tigenoff Union-st Tonis Koons Minerva-st Charles Legering E. Washington St Elizabeth Green N. Davidson St Elizabeth Reynolds Temple Ave Chauncey Platte Benedict Clara Edwards John C. Roberts Clee Hartley Arthur Leamon Wisie Willis Thomas Worner Jennie Brown Oscar Parks Amanda Robinson Edward C. Speece Cleva M. Brown Willam Ernest Reeble Floran A. Tlements Edgar Deitrick Callis Hildrum William F. Ebner Minnie Skuhler Vladislaus Krzyzanowski Francis Pawlaski Theodore Murrey Scott Bete Masons Thurston Cleveland Baby Clark Prattseville Tartar Newport Interstate Live Stock Market City Inspectiona Timaihy Pala Tadesheets Pennsylvania Macks Acorn van Camp Pol Cam Ecaeaeee Cence Tesser WM. H. Block CO Alabama Liberty W. Pearl Senate Illinois Bath New Jersey N. Hingis Central-ave Bright S. Thinois Nobe
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