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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1899

Page

6

Sleeper Honeymoon Tales End In Quiet Anger On Train

A newly married couple on a honeymoon journey endured a prank filled night in a sleeper car as two friends joined them uninvited. The groom faced nonstop visits and boisterous noises until the train reached Detroit at breakfast, leaving the couple with mounting anger and a cold reception on the platform.

Billy William Helena Montana Jim Detroit Bride

Navy to send officers wives to Manila and Guam

The Navy Department plans to allow wives and children of officers and marine officers to accompany their spouses on foreign stations. The auxiliary cruiser Buffalo will be refitted at Mare Island to carry women passengers to Manila and Guam. General Otis had opposed such moves, citing safety and congestion in Manila, and urged families to wait for calmer conditions.

Washington Philippines Navy Department Department Manila Guam Philip Hichborn Navy Buffalo Mare Island Navy Yard United States Chandler Nagasaki Japan Gen. Otis War Department Bose

Lipton Suggested It After Shamrock Mishap

The agreement, drafted with Sir Thomas Lipton's suggestion, settles that in the America's Cup races between Shamrock and Columbia each yacht may sail on despite an accident to the other. The uninjured vessel will proceed, avoiding embarrassment and withdrawal.

New York Columbia Shamrock Sir Thomas Lipton

Casualties Reported by General Otis Amid Philippine Fighting

General Otis via cable reports casualties from ongoing hostilities. Killed: Thirty-seventh and Fourth infantry units with named soldiers near Multuilupa and Imus on October 6 to 12. Wounded: multiple infantry companies including H, C, A and F with various injuries to feet legs hands chests and arms. notes several names and dates across divisions. Hospital corps and others listed among wounded with moderate to severe injuries.

Washington Otis Thirty Multuilupa Leslie Berry Joseph T. Merisette Jos. Mather Imus Frank C. Stevens Foot Ralph C Haxter Henry Faulkner Frank B. Conklin Ninth Infantry Angeles Ont John W. Latcimer Chriser E White Axtel Skegsberg Imoderate John F. Slight Leslie Chearm Gevére Slight Andrew Negros Elmer

United States publishers building at Paris exposition

The United States publishers building at the Paris exposition will be an annex to the Liberal Arts and Chemical Industries section. Charles H. Simms will head both the headquarters and the building, which will display American printing house machinery and allied interests. The interior resembles a domed gallery with decorative columns and will showcase advances in type handling, electro-deposition, binding, embossing, color work, and a large capacity newspaper press system.

Paris United States United States Publishers Department of Liberal Arts and Chemical Industries Charles H. Simms Esplanade Des Invalides Publishers

Second-hand Shoes Sell Cheaply in New York Markets

The Gerald notes the brisk trade in second-hand shoes on the East Side where repairs with new uppers make them look new yet retain old components. Repaired shoes keep the counter and shank, with new vamp front, heels, and soles, sold for 75 cents to $1.

New York Gerald Gale

Robbed Husband and Eloped to England with George Stevens

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on October 18, Mrs. Alice Jones and George Stevens mortgaged her husband’s property for 400 dollars, Stevens impersonated the husband and forged his signature, then fled to England. A cable to Liverpool led to their arrest and return. they sit in jail. Mrs Jones, 45, and Stevens, 32, face the case as the husband refuses forgiveness.

George Stevens England Wilekesbarre Alice Jones Stevens State Department Liverpool

Tragic double shooting ends in death in New Orleans

Oscar Everhart a local musician shot his wife as she slept in New Orleans on Tuesday, then killed himself with a final gunshot. His wife was injured but alive hours after the incident. Everhart had served with Hood's immunes in Cuba.

New Orleans Oscar Everhart Cuba Hood Everhart

Forts in Good Condition Across Midwest Posts

Gen. Thomas M. Anderson reports to the War Department that Columbus barracks in Ohio is suitable for a recruiting depot but not for a large permanent garrison. He notes Fort Sheridan remains in good condition and Fort Thomas in Kentucky is satisfactory, with potential improvements at reasonable expenditure to make the post healthy and agreeable.

Washington Thos. M. Anderson Department of the Lakes Chicago War Department Columbus Fort Sheridan Fort Thomas

Industrial figures confirm price fixing combine in tin plate era

D. G. Reid of Chicago, head of the American Tin Plate Co, told the industrial commission of a large combine in his industry. He cited a $59 million capital and said consolidations boosted profits and stabilized prices, while noting higher consumer prices due to labor and material costs. Also testifying, William F. E. Reis, C. S. Guthrie, and J. H. Moore acknowledged practical coordination among their boards to protect profits.

Washington D. G. Reid Chicago American Tinplate Company Industrial Commission Reid Mr. Reid William FE. Reis National Steel Company C. S. Guthrie Pittsburg National Steel Hoop Company J. H. Moore American Tin-Plate Company

Favorite Prescription touted as ideal tonic for motherhood

The article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the best preparation for childbirth and nursing. It claims the remedy strengthens birth vigor, reduces nervousness and morning sickness, and provides nourishing support for the baby. A testimonial from Mrs. Katie Auliker of Alliance Ohio praises its effects and invites letters to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.

Doctor Pierce Katie Auliker Pat Street Alliance Ohio Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo,n. Y

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