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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1899

Page

2

Mary Elizabeth Lease Talks Politics in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis Lease, a tall outspoken socialist advocate, arrives for speaking events at Shover's Hall and discusses her name, residency, expansionist stance, trusts, silver money, and her plan to influence the next campaign without affiliating with a party. She asserts she is not free to roam and that her mission is in the literary field.

Mary Elizabeth Lease Bryan Indianapolis Will Shover’s Hall Mary Ellen Mary Elizabeth Ma- Gaye Kangas New York Philip~ Pines Englamd Agco Yam

Political chat on 1900 election expectations in Indiana

Greensburg leader Cumback discusses how Indianapolis GOP loss could affect the next governor nominee and Dewey as a potential presidential candidate. Capt English predicts Bryan and McKinley futures while editor Morss aims for delegate-at-large as Sentinel fights Taggart re election.

W. Cumback Greensburg Indianapolis Dewey Cum‘pack Manila Mckinley Mckinnsey Imi Cumback Bryan Morss the Sentinel Silver Taggart

Mother and three children suffer typhoid fever in city

The mother Mary Fallon and her three children of John J. Bullen, living at 168 Bedford Street, were taken to City Hospital Saturday morning with typhoid fever. Neighbors report foul odors from a nearby house as a possible source.

John J. Bullen Bedford St City Hospital Mary Fallon

Indianapolis Canoe Club Incorporation and New Clubhouse Plan

The Indianapolis canoe club has incorporated on a Saturday with founders including C G Perry E I Chapman John B Cockrum George J Marott Charles Krauss and others. The club plans a two story riverside clubhouse near Bread Ripple to house reception rooms dining kitchen a large second floor for a gymnasium and dances. Launches and rowboats will be bought for member use as the club expands from 165 members with Wynne Krauss Hanna Breunig Taylor and others serving as officers and directors.

Indianapolis C. CG. ‘Perry E. I. Chapman John B. Cockrum George J. Marott Charles Krauss Henry J. Huder T. A. Wynne Elmer F. Gay Fred O. Krauss A. H. Taylor R. C. Breunig Bread Ripple Symnasium T. A.wynne FF. C. Krauss G.L. Hanna R.¢. Breunig P. H. Krauss, Jr E. Li. Dynes R. BH. Tyndall D. S. Scott D.H. Oliver H. B. Hewitt

Alaska Territorial Convention Adopts Resolutions On Boundaries

From Juneau on October 9 the first territorial convention of Alaska adopted resolutions on the boundary question. The report notes attempts to compromise and the impact on potential grants franchises or territory shifts. The steamer City of Seattle conveyed the news to Beattle detailing these developments.

Beattle Wash Territory of Alaska Juneau Britain United. States

Tamasese Elevation Sparks Tensions in Apia Crossfire

Amid U S and treaty powers demand to end recifice natives display open disrespect. At a Tama sese wedding, American consul Osborne gives official recognition, Tamasese followers proclaim him king and threaten destruction of dissenters. By Sept 8 letters mailed, hundreds gather at Apia to pledge allegiance before foreign consuls.

Tes Germany Great Britain Tamasese Osborne Tanus Apia

Chase for Aguinaldo Under Way Across Philippines

Gen Otis reports a coordinated push against insurgents in the Philippines. Schwan’s column moved into Imus and Bacoor scattering forces, with 125 men and the Thirty-seventh volunteers driving insurgents south and west. American losses appear light. insurgent casualties and captured grain noted.

Washington Aguinaldo Otis War Department Schwan Manila Young MacArthur Lawston L —Schwan Imus Das Marinas Bacoor Indang Cheatham Muntinlupa Faecor Pyrapote River Arnayat Waco

Hoodoos Delay International Yacht Race Between Columbia and Shamrock

The seventh attempt to start the Columbia Shamrock race was spoiled by wind. At 12 08 p m officials postponed the event after yachts failed to sail, and a cautious public avoided the excursion fleet amid disappointing weather.

New York Columbia Shamrock Sion

President Reviews Dakota Volunteers in Aberdeen Address

President arrives in Aberdeen with South Dakota volunteers reviewed by the commander. Crowds fill streets overnight as Lieut Hollman, praised for leading a detachment to fight a bridge fire at Macayan, is presented to the president. The speech moved several soldiers to tears.

Aberdeen South Dakota Hle Philippines Lieut Hollman Leutenant Macayan

Habeas Corpus Suit II In Kidnaping Case

Carl and Maud Roloff filed habeas corpus proceedings in Judge McMaster's court alleging the child they took is their own. They were arrested Friday for a Danville Tennessee kidnapping warrant and released on promise to report to police if needed. Ro loos saloon at 3221 West Maryland Street involved. Danville officers with requisition papers expected Saturday. governor's action to issue papers contested by Roloff's attorney.

Roelofs Quigley Roloff

Fire damages two dwelling units on Senate Avenue

A noon blaze at the double frame house 923 and 995 N Senate Ave caused about 300 dollars in damage. An oven on a gas stove in the south half occupied by Mrs Nellie Miller touched off the fire, which spread between studs and damaged mainly the north half occupied by R C Ferris.

Senate Ave Nellie Miller R. C. Ferris

Old Man Hurt in Street Crash

J. H. Millinen aged 66 living on West Nineteenth Street was knocked down at Capitel Uve and Washington Street Saturday afternoon by a hack driven by W. E. Ward of the Frank Bird company. He stepped into the horse’s path after both drivers misjudged, one wheel passed over him, injuring his head and bruising him. Patrolman Lancaster found and drove him to the dispensary.

J. H. Millinen W. Eighteenth-st Capiteluve Washington St W. E. Ward Frank Bird Company Lancaster

Ex soldier awarded $1000 after bank robbery attempt

In Sevierville Tennessee on Friday and Saturday, the failed bank robbery left Thurman dead and Will Derrick dead by his own hand. Cal Derrick is jailed under guard. Bank officials present sharpshooter R G Sharp of the volunteer army with a $1000 reward.

Sevierville Tenn Thurman Will Derrick Cal Derrick R. G. Sharp Volunteer Army

Miss Underhill Captures Woman's Golf Championship

Miss Underhill won the Philadelphia championship finals by two up and one to play. The event concluded in Philadelphia on October 14.

Philadelphia

Flowers for Heroes parade in Oakland California

The Twentieth Kansas and First Montana volunteer regiments, escorted by regulars and state militia, paraded Oakland on Saturday morning. Locals cheered the Kansas troops as laurel wreaths and roses were showered on both units. Generals Shafter and Funston attended the banquet with Senator Perkins and Governor Stanley, with a reception and ball planned for Saturday night.

Oakland Cad Kansas Montana Shafter Funston Perkins California Gov Stanley

Jeffries Arm Strain Likely Forces Postponement of Sharkey Fight

New York Oct 14 Jim Jeffries suffers a severe strain to his left arm from tossing a medicine ball with Roeber the wrestler and may force postponement of the world championship bout with Sharkey set for Oct 27 officials will decide if the match is moved to a later date.

New York Jim Jeffries Sharkey Jeffries Roeber

Boy Died After Falling Into Boiling Basin at Mills

Cleveland Ohio report says Frank Nichols, a youth worker at the rolling mills, slipped Friday night into a catch-basin of boiling water and was found Saturday boiled to death after reportedly cooking through the night.

Cleveland Frank Nichols Cleveland Rolling Mills

Town Talk Items From Local Meeting notes and incidents

A local German literary club planned a meeting for October two at Mrs Frank Maus home. Indianapolis firm Kaufman Fertilizing Company capital 480000 was incorporated. A sickness reported by the county health board affects horses and cattle. A woman tripped on a wire at Missouri and Henry streets Friday night injuring an arm. Rev Walter Eu autist of New York to preach for the poor at St Johns Sunday night. Frederick Chapin formerly of Indianapolis charged with forging Sterling Holt’s name to $3500 worth of mates, returned from Philadelphia for trial at Brazil. In Roberts Park Church Sunday evening the Choral Society of 60 voices will sing three anthems. Miss Ida Sweenie to sing Heavenly Message. Daggett to present Golden Threshold. A horse driven by Albert Veach of Norwood and two men from Madison County were in a streetcar collision. horse injured, drivers unhurt. Independent colored voters paraded in honor of Taggart’s victory Friday night. a mule hitched to a rickety rig with a rabbit cage on back and a crowned rooster aboard. Salvation Army Capt Doller conducted farewell services Saturday afternoon. Adjt Crawford ill health forcing return home.

Roberts Park Church Society of 60 Voices Ida Sweenie W. H. Daggett Taggart

Roget Fought Schneider in Early Duel Over Insult

A Paris cable reports Gen Roget rather than Capt Cuignet engaged Col Schneider in a duel Friday leaving Schneider badly wounded. Roget had previously received a challenge from Schneider for insulting him during Rennes testimony.

Roget Schneider Chicago Paris Eribune Capt Cuignet Col Stort Rennes

Trades May Strike Over Nonunion Stone-Cutters

Chicago building trades council votes at Friday meeting on possible strike at the federal building. The committee says a strike may be ordered at the next meeting if developments do not change, citing the use of nonunion stone-cutters as the trigger.

Chicago Building Trades Council Chicago Federal

Two Indiana inmates charged with murder update

Buddy Rader and Fred Sloagh both 19 and 21 are jailed in Marshall county on horse stealing charges and now accused of murder. Report says they led John Craig town marshal of Sturgis Michigan while he attempted to arrest them.

Pittsburg Coal Company Expands Capital Stock

In Trenton on October 14 the Pittsburg Coal Company filed a certificate increasing its capital stock from 2000 to 64 million dollars. The Stay-in Hair-pin Company was incorporated Saturday with 330 thousand capitalization.

Trenton N. J Pittsburg Coal Company

Births And Deaths In Local Area

Birth notices list Albert and Maggie Rees and several other families with newborn girls and boys. Deaths include Andrew J. Dobson and others from various causes, with ages and addresses. Marriage licenses awarded to five couples.

Compressed Items From Various Early 20th Century Briefs

Thirty small pox cases reported in Bristol Tennessee with no deaths. Private Archie H Beaman dies in Puerto Principe Cuba of neurasthenia. Edward P Boyle shot dead in Uniontown Alabama after ambush. Philadelphia Evening Telegraph cuts price to one cent. Rear admiral Farquhar raises tag on ship New York at several ports. City packers allegedly seek poultry market corner. Edward Atkinson addresses industrial congress on independence of nations. American ship Charles E Moody overdue at Frisco after sailing Norfolk bound for Honolulu. Insane negress roaming naked wounded a man in Brunswick Georgia. suspect arrested. Fletcher Medlin killed and dumped in river after drunken return home in Monroe Virginia. two Negroes in custody. Mrs Robert T Lincoln to administer estate of late Senator Harlan. estate valued at 50 000 goes to Mrs Lincoln. Mrs A H Highbee and A W Grant missing and said to have eloped. Otimar Mergenthaler company formed in Baltimore Maryland to market cheaper typesetting machines. Admiral Dewey given ovation in Boston and receives a 1000 watch. Dewey home fund at 5101 000. Noses counting in Cuba begins Monday.

Bristol Tenn Archie H. Beaman Puerto Principe Cuba Neurasthenia Edward P. Boyle Uniontown Ala Philadelphia Evening Telegraph Farquhar New York Newport News Chicago Kansas Edward Atkinson Boston Industrial Congress Philadelphia Charles E. Moody Norfolk Honolulu Brunswick Fletcher Medlin Monroe Robert T. Lincoln Harlan Mount Pleasant Lincoln A. H. Highbee Loodsport N. J A. W. Grant Otimar Mergenthaler Company Baltimore Admiral Dewey Dewey Home Fund

Washington Rumbles and Trade Trends in 1898

Senator Hayward predicts Republicans will gain in Nebraska in the November election. Transvaal trade fell notably last year. Customs fell about 1.9 million dollars with imports down 14.9 million. The Nashville sailed from San Juan for Gibraltar en route to Manila. The Vixen guard at Bluefields is withdrawn as dangers to American interests are cleared.

Hayward Nebraska Transvaal Nashville San Juan P. A Gibraltar Manila Bluefields

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad

An old ad touts Grove's Quinine tablets as a fast cure for a cold with a money-back guarantee if it fails. The copy stresses a signature on each box and emphasizes quick relief in one day.

Grove

Interstate Live Stock Market Report and City Grain Prices

The report covers stock receipts at Interstate Stock Yards with shipments of cattle including heifers and veal, plus hogs and sheep figures. It lists pricing bands for various classes and notes city grain market activity with wheat and corn quotes, grade separations, and inspection results for Saturday October 14.

Interstate Interstate Stock Yards Oct. H Eeaeeses Cecesesecee Ae Caeceae Hills Union Stock Yards Indianapolis Oct Seegls

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