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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1899
Page
3
James Elder, an elderly man who lived alone in Warsaw, was found dead in bed on Monday morning. Authorities note his advanced age and unclear time of death, with an estimated value of assets around $150,000 based on unconfirmed reports.
A man claiming to be Thomas J. Box reappears in Knox County Indiana after twenty one years. He says he went west and then to Bedford where he works in a livery business. The body found years ago remains unidentified and the mystery of burial persists.
Prairie fires rage near Bourbon and sugar beet pledges arise near South Bend. Killed by slate fall at Brazil mine and by lightning at Colfax. Bank president Francis Eagie dies. Distilleries withdraw 1200 barrels of whisky. A 22 year old shoots his sweetheart Lizzie Swanee then flees. Vigo county injunction dissolves for a $16 000 steel bridge. Ball brothers factory strike threatens 1260 jobs. Gays family mystery ends with wife found chained. Congressman Cromer seeks miners’ release. Wardner burglary alarm and Ray and Ray’s arrest over thefts. Union steel mills receiver reports final payout and dismissal. Local arrests in Jeffersonville and Wart Wayne for manslaughter and more.
Old settlers of Salem hold a rousing reunion with Lizabeth Hall 98 oldest attendee and Fred Souders and wife 81 oldest married couple. Reports detail a marriage refused in Terre Haute, a divorce in Anderson, a gunfight in Mitchell, a stolen horse and a chase, and several court cases. A church in Kokomo organizes a dance oriented spiritualist style, while others describe robberies, assaults, and a beekeeping hoax. A violent incident ends with a man dying from a gunshot wound and multiple arrests.
Claude Brooks arrives from New York to lead Indianapolis Grand stock company. He begins work on The Planter's Wife, meets the cast, and vows strict discipline. Brooks, nephew of Gustavus Vaughn Brooke, has 20 years on stage and 15 in America, promising to keep the company sharp and dignified. He may perform on stage if needed.
Mrs Elizabeth Yound escaped from Cottage Farms sanitarium Sunday night after disrobing in a street and fleeing. A crowd pursued her to the Charles River where she jumped in. a skilled swimmer among the pursuers rescued her from near drowning.
Local notice urges customers to remember the Union Co operative Laundry with phone contact 1269 for services.
An invitation appears to readers to use and read The Sun's Liner section on the paper's seventh page.
New York on October 16 reports a Christian and missionary alliance collection that raised pledges over 167000 dollars plus cash and valuables. Rev Dr A B Simpson described heathen conditions as donors emptied rings, watches, bank books, and even an overcoat into baskets. A single unnamed donor pledged 100000 dollars with others giving up to 5000 dollars and some offering entire bank accounts.
The SUN reports Mayor Taggart dodging crowding office seekers while signing recommendations. Gossips say candidates are chosen without formal sanction. Dr. Bruce Wylie may become police surgeon and Joe Bauer is eyed as market master as Taggart plans talks with natural gas firms on winter supply.
A New York crowd gathered to hear remarks about Utah congressman elect Roberts and his seating in Congress. Apostle Brigham Young attended, saying Mormon opinion on Roberts mattered little while they hoped he would be seated. He noted no discussion of Roberts with President McKinley.
Rear-admiral Sampson, in a Boston Times dispatch, again attacks Gen. Shafter over Toral's surrender credit. He asserts Capt. Chadwick deserved sole recognition and accuses Shafter of claiming full credit despite Chadwick's pivotal role. The remarks reiterate prior Morgantown statements and aim to correct the record.
Sampson’s Morgantown speech recalls an August Guan tanamo report describing Capt. Chadwick’s visit to Shafter and a tacit no-fire understanding. The July 6 letter to Toral shown by Shafter demonstrated futility of further resistance and aided the surrender.
Tom Meyers a famed confidence man and forger died after escaping from the Waukegan jail with three companions. He perished from exposure after four days in the woods five miles north of Waukegan. Fellow fugitives buried him and Peter German, recaptured, notified authorities.
Charles Hookwaller, who has been recuperating at Martineville since the election, is expected home at 4 p m Monday. His attorneys and advisors will make no definite statement concerning the election contest until he arrives.
The Red Men stage a Tuesday night illuminated parade with a Washington street route and a grand marshal led procession. Floats feature tribes and historic events such as Columbus discovery, Boston Tea Party, Washington crossing the Delaware, and the Declaration of Independence. Governor Mount and Mayor Taggart will ride in carriages with other officials.
Harry Dutton and Charles Sheets were arrested after a Sunday afternoon burglary at Herman Gaeth's home. They fired on pursuing officers as they fled toward Henry's Livery Stable, with a long chase ending when Bike cops Schroeder and Hauser detained them. The pair faced peace court on Monday, where Dutton’s mother learned of the charge.
Republican leaders across the state press for an early convention possibly February 22 1900. Chairman Hernly favors an earlier time but considers February 22 too soon. The final decision rests with the state committee at its early 1900 meeting.
Tacoma dispatch notes an epidemic of dysentery sweeping Japan with 12,000 deaths among 50,000 cases through September and officials predicting 100,000 cases by the end of October.
The story centers Joseph Gasper a quiet fe publican politician facing a racially charged election episode near his home at 331 Alabama St. A challenged voter, described as a local black man, is persuaded to vote a straight Democratic ticket with a quarter promised and a demand that he mark only a rooster. The clerk later questions the voter’s loyalty and Gasper admits he voted for him.
About 250 delegates and officers of the National W C T U left Fargo to reach Seattle for the national convention. They held special trains in Fargo on Sunday to avoid Sunday travel.
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