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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
3
Fire swept Shafer Co wholesale grocery at Frankfort early Sunday, causing a loss of 50 000 with total destruction of the building. An Anderson home caught fire, three children perished but were later found in an old shed.
Evansville Indiana October 6 David Brashers of Warrick county sues Joseph Moffitt for 60 damages claiming Moffitt twice alienated his wife. He says Moffitt persuaded her to divorce in 1838 and she lived with him until recently when she returned to Brashers and they remarried. He alleges the pair have again caused her to leave.
In Anderson Indiana on a Friday morning a residence two miles south of the city burned. Charles Casper and his wife were away as three children aged 5 8 and 11 were in bed. The children were later found in a box in a woodshed in their night clothes frightened. A prior months tragedy involved a child killed by a wagon wheel accident.
Teebanon forms Zouave company while South Bend reports many marriages. Terre Haute droughts cisterns, Wabash eyed for auto plant, Salem reports grasshoppers, and Anderson with Elwood plan wood burning. State meeting of the C T U opens in Marion. Rushville to ban slot machines from cigar shops. Winamac hosts Indiana fifty-sixth reunion with 46th district. Fort Wayne hosts nap hallelujah meeting by Free Methodists. South Bend sells water works bonds for 310000 with 541 premium. Davis Hope killed by train near Greensburg. Kokomo carnival draws 30000. One hundred horses shipped from Anderson for Transvaal. Booker T Washington lectures on race at Harsham college Thursday night. Wabash county veterans reunion at Somerset draws 500. James Wess, farmer near Vincennes, killed by Big Four train Thursday. Muncie grows and letter carriers struggle to cover routes.
A crowded list of brief hometown items notes plans to build five wooden bridges on Thursday in place of steel, plus a parade of local events and disputes. Names include Lawrenceburg sparring steers in a wild west show and various Indiana civic notes.
Democrat Bookwalter limited appearances to three public gatherings Thursday night. He spoke briefly near his home, denying plans to expand gas meters and claiming Garfield park land purchase was made by Democrats. Overstreet urged strong precinct organization and early voting amid a large Harding and W Washington St crowd.
Approximately 75 Republicans from precinct 1 percent ward 2 gathered Thursday night in Dr Sluss office at 642 EK St Clair St with Ed McGuff as chairman. Speakers included Thornton Billingsley Womack Sluss Clifford and Ritchey. They whispered that if Bookwalter is elected Dr Sluss would head the City Hospital though the claim is likely rumor. Dr Poucher and Dr Sluss were classmates at DePauw and doctors in practice before Poucher’s appointment.
Gov. Mount and his party depart Dallas on a special train at dawn heading to Fort Worth Sherman Texarkana St. Louis and home The trip skips G A R ceremonies due to time constraints and expects arrival in Indianapolis on Sunday morning.
Mrs. Lina Fahnley aged 68 of 350 North Meridian Street died Friday at 4:30 am at her residence from complications of diseases. The funeral arrangements are incomplete in the notice.
Dr Everett Vaughan an American explorer aboard a yacht like launch faced spear toting cannibals near Papua in the New Guinea island chain. After their boat broke down they drifted and fled downstream pursued by natives with spears causing minor injuries to guides before they escaped aboard a sail and were rescued by a German warship and landed in Sydney.
Six widows and 123 descendants led a large Sioux procession as Conquering Bear, the famed chief killed near Omaha, was laid to rest at the agency cemetery. The tribe joined in painted faces and a week of mourning reflecting the chief’s long record in Indian battles.
The steamer Leona, which departed Galveston on September 27, caught fire several days ago and could not be subdued. Firemen scuttled the vessel and declared the cargo worth 250000 a total loss with steamer damage at 350000 and overall loss estimated at 300000. It sparked rumors that a steamer had sunk during yacht races.
British steamer Tekoa crosses Le Maire straits collision with an unknown object leaves second mate and four sailors adrift for four days before rescue. Gifford brings the five Tekoa crew to San Francisco. Tekoa reaches Montevideo safely.
Dr John W Rhodes a pharmacist in Noblesville area was fined $25 and costs after police court Friday for assaulting his wife and appealing the case. The couple married recently and have a 14 month old child. Mrs Rhodes testified of being knocked down and kicked during disputes over his alleged affairs with other men. A nurse witness and the wife say the doctor boasted of intimacy with other women. Rhodes claimed jealousy ruined his practice. his wife sought divorce and secured a warrant for arrest last Wednesday.
Chicago October 6 The question if tobacco is a luxury or necessity will determine about $1000 a year for Cook County or the state This bill to county commissioners covers tobacco used by Cook County patients in the state insane asylum If tobacco is deemed a necessity the state pays if a luxury the county bears the cost
The National Association of Retail Druggists representing 25 600 drug stores plans a campaign against cut rate outlets and their manufacturers. Officers elected include President Simon N. Jones of Louisville and Secretary Thomas V. Wooten of Chicago with a executive committee led by T. Holliday of Topeka and members from Baltimore Pittsburg Saginaw and Indianapolis. In Ottawa Sir Wilfrid Laurier received the first telegram sent from Dawson City via Skagway and Vancouver conveying Mawson peoples thanks for telegraphic service.
Cleveland officials report typographical union No 53 ends boycott against the consolidated street railway company effective after late Thursday night. Other unions to follow Friday evening. The strike continues for street railway employees union though the boycott is lifted.
Master Thaddeus Rich, a 14 year old violinist returning from Europe, impressed a large audience at English's theater on Thursday night. He was assisted by Pauline Henderson soprano Anna Wilcox Barry pianist and S L Kiser accompanist, all warmly received for the concert.
Chicago crowds gather at Union Station to welcome Manuel D Aspiroz Mexican ambassador to Washington. A First Cavalry escort leads him to the Auditorium. More dignitaries including Secretary Mamacal of Mexico, President McKinley, his cabinet, Premier Laurier and their party arrive by 4 20 and 8 45 respectively with three receptions and escort parades planned.
In Jacksonville on October 6 the famed Cuban filibustering tugs Three Friends and Dauntless slipped to sea at midnight after loading large gar and mysterious locking packages. They carried double crews and extra firemen and engineers, with Capt. John Niemeyers in command.
Michael O'Brien of 403 West Norwood Street received a $20 fine and 400 days in the workhouse from Special Police Judge Collier on Friday after a spree that drove his family from home for a day. Upon reunion he had another spell and knocked a lamp from a table striking his daughter Maggie.
Ohio Indiana and Michigan producers announce a new lime trust, backed by H W Ogan and Tipton Indiana figures. The combine will incorporate after inventories, capitalize at 3 million dollars, and centralize production to dominate supply in the lime market.
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