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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1899
Page
6
A commentary on opportunity and effort for youth in business. It argues that expanded chances require more labor and self reliance, urging individuals to act on public demand, maintain independence, and pursue new callings and industries to achieve lasting success. The author RGBLEY D. EVANS.
The Rev. Charles K. Preston, of Newport, has been missing from home for some time and is believed dead. He left Jamestown Thursday, telegraphed his wife's brother he was ill, but found his sister in good health upon arrival. Personal effects were found in a Fall River boat state-room, raising fears he may have jumped overboard and drowned.
A New York report details Gould M. Dutton of Poughkeepsie entering Bellevue for an ambitious liquor cure wager by his father Marvin Dutton. The plan offers $5,900 to quit, $5,000 more for a sober week, and $10,000 yearly to stay sober, with the son admitted to the hospital’s alcoholic ward. His wife is described as attractive, though they are currently apart due to his drinking.
J E Robin of New York arrives in Cleveland on a diplomatic mission connected with the possible Transvaal war. He aims to appeal to Mark Hanna to use influence to secure U S intervention. The Transvaal commission seeks recognition from the state department and, under The Hague treaty, to offer friendly services to avert war.
Report from Senna on October 10 describes the desecration of Kara Gorge's grave by order of ex King Milan. The headstone was removed and the grave mound vandalized amid Radical charges that Milan and Kara Gorge aided by radicals.
Upton Bruce known as the hermit of the Alleghanies was found dead in his cabin near Oakland Maryland aged 0. He lived alone for decades with a history of eccentric behavior and occasional distant relocations in Garret and Backbone Mountain areas. His daughter from Washington tried to persuade him to live with her but he remained isolated.
A petition from the Mothers Association of Filipino prisoners will be delivered to Mr. Storer the American minister and forwarded to President McKinley. Copies will be given to other foreign representatives in Madrid.
Gov Bradley will deliver ten speeches in Kentucky while Dewey receives a big reception in Atlanta. An elevator fire in Bowling Green Kentucky causes $20,000 in damage. A gas explosion in Wheeling West Virginia kills Frank Martin. In East Douglass Massachusetts 14 year old Miss M Leonard is shot by jealous lover Alex Holdensworth. In New York multiple murders include Joseph Mariani found stabbed and Carmelo Giacintas, Antonio Schavalli, Michael Cangelo shot Michael Angelo.
The industrial commission examined Callowdy who denied owning Wagner palace car stock and warned against railroad run sleeping cars as failed experiments. He criticized ticket scalping as demoralizing and urged felony penalties in the United States. Taxes and elevator rates were discussed with Central paying 12 percent of net earnings and $2,000,000 in taxes last year. A sub-commission will travel to California on November 1 to study Pacific coast commissions.
Jose Luna, brother of a Filipino general killed last June, left Paris on Sunday for the Philippines to attempt to assassinate Aguinaldo. Agoncillo, the Filipino agent, tried to stop Luna's departure but failed.
City markets in Indianapolis report advance in canned fruits with generally stationary overall markets. Provisions list includes smoked meats with varied prices, lard and pickled goods, fresh pork, beans and cabbage, and extensive grocery, canned fruit and vegetable prices with numerous brand and size notes. Also included are fish, oysters, seeds, hides, drugs, cheese, butter, eggs, poultry, coal, and related commodities.
An article extols kidney function and warns of congestion. It links kidney trouble to illnesses in women and to conditions like rheumatism, pneumonia, and Bright's disease. It asserts Warner's Safe Cure as a universal remedy to strengthen and cleanse the kidneys and restore health.
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