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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
1
A near perfect Virginian race day at Highlands featured Columbia and Shamrock competing over 15 miles to Ward and back. Shamrock carried ballast lowering her waterline yet showed no damage from Tuesday while Columbia held a 16 second lead for a likely series finale win.
Report of early race action shows Columbia crossing ahead on starboard tack, wind about ten mph, with spectators aboard excursion vessels. By 12:05 Columbia set a spinnaker while Shamrock crept up, leading to an even finish line struggle as conditions shifted.
A Vancouver report notes that a large safe at the Caribou Hydraulic Company's office in Quesnelle Forks was blown open on Wednesday night. About $50,000 worth of amalgam was stolen and the robbers escaped.
Firemen decorate Tomlinson hall for their annual ball to raise funds for the pension. Stage scenery loaned by Jackson & Talbott. national colors adorn the decor. The program features noted magicians and Mayor Taggart is expected to lead the grand march after returning from Martinsville.
The Big Four conductors again aim to restore pay to 1993 levels. After a month of talks with Supt. Van Winkie they left without an agreement. They are meeting with Mr. Van Winkle again to resume negotiations.
The Independent Order of Good Templars meets at Red Men’s Hall for the forty fifth grand lodge session with about delegates in attendance. J. B. Stany of Logansport serves as grand chief templar and will preside as the session adjourns Thursday evening.
Arthur Moynihar of Logansport filed a bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 1, 32, and assets of 207. Seven conductors are again in conference at the Occidental hotel as the Big Four conductors meet.
Excavating work starts at a site described as Sea ton's hat store as plans for the Grand Hotel de Metis continue. The fragment notes a historic redevelopment with local commerce and construction activity in progress.
A Sun reporter details chaotic downtown transit as an Illinois Street line shows 114 tickets collected with unknown cash fares and crowds that could have been larger. A backwards trip near E Tenth Street forces passengers to board from the pole side, while a North Indianapolis line rider endures long walks and delays. Residents near English Avenue report frequent car skips and curbs drilled by residents to reach home as Virginia Avenue cars pass without British-due traffic.
State board of charities official Streeter asked to place Francis Stocker, a 15 year old with no known family, who has wandered through Marion County jails and lived in various places. He was briefly held with a horse thief, then kept by Sheriff Clark for work, presenting as industrious and honest but lacking parental ties.
Demand for mules by the British army for the South African campaign has yet to affect the Indianapolis market. Stock men report modest gains in demand but not for army type mules. Large mules fetch good prices. overall horse and mule markets are stronger with higher production, but the war is not held responsible.
Speculation swirls at the county courthouse over replacements for Charles A Bookwatter and George H. McCasim as they halt the examination of offices. John J. Appel and Daniel Lesley of Irvington are named as possible appointees, neither currently in politics to ensure impartial audit reporting.
The Christian church convention in Cincinnati will adjourn Thursday night. Rev. J. E. Pounds of Indianapolis was elected national superintendent of Christian endeavor. Howard Cale and A. C. Clifford, both of Indianapolis, became president and treasurer of the Atkinson ministerial relief fund. President B. A. Jenkins of the University of Indianapolis delivered the keynote address on negro evangelization. The 1900 convention proceeds to Kansas City.
John R Pearson of Indianapolis Gas Company said Thursday they are shutting off gas as quickly as grates can be installed to burn other fuel. Boiler consumers have been notified and are preparing for the change. The Sun’s boilers remain on, with caution urged about comments.
Washington dispatch outlines the looming presidential message to congress. It argues McKinley will push expansion, retain the Philippines, and seek national trust regulation. It also notes plans for a Department of Commerce and broader government employment.
At noon Thursday Mayor Taggart will call a special council session to fund health department smallpox efforts with 2000 dollars and to cover a 2638.77 shortfall in election expenses. Officials expect pay for about 1500 officers, inspectors, judges and clerks, plus room leases and meals.
A new open patrol wagon, built by Charles Black and nearing completion, will soon replace the heavier current vehicle for long runs to suburbs. The lighter wagon is substantial, handsomely finished, and may be fitted with curtains for enclosure, while the present wagon remains in good condition for emergencies.
Joseph Kelley and Clyde Wallace, both aged 21 and 20, have been declared insane and demented respectively. Kelley reportedly believes he sees Christ, while Wallace thinks people are pursuing him.
The report notes Kansas volunteers will be mustered out, with details about naval movements. It mentions Cruiser Newark sailing October 23 from Frisco for Manila via Guam, and the American colony at Yokohama feeding and caring for 12,000 soldiers. A typhoon threat is noted for the transport, with events shifting to next week.
In Greenville Ohio on October 19 Col William Jennings Bryan drew a hearty crowd as the Bryan McLean special arrived at City hall park. He denounced trusts as leeches and urged Republicans to oppose imperialism and the gold standard while defending American institutions and the Philippine war. He urged voting for the Democratic ticket to save the party from imperialism.
Washington Oct 19 The push to name the site for the next Republican national convention stirs interest. Denver angles to outpace Chicago while Col Wolcott claims pledges. Colorado’s Denver seeks support nationwide as Chicago is eyed by others. Democratic hopes tilt toward St Louis with Bryan backing that city.
In Cleveland on October 19 Senator M A Hanna argued trusts are not a political issue but a business matter. He claimed individuals may own property as long as it harms no one and noted trusts evolved with industry, praising their leadership and reflecting cautious defense of trust influence in the coming campaigns.
Factory inspector McAbee will travel to Elwood to verify a report that girls replaced boys at the Elwood Glass plant. If true, he will seek an injunction after contacting the owners in Cincinnati. He cites morals and fit of associations as grounds and will check school records for underage workers.
A united opinion by three superior judges states the 1889 assessment law is valid and constitutional. Wm C Smith, contractor who paved Irvington, led the suit while property owners along Washington street contended US Supreme Court decisions nullified the law. The court overruled the demurrer and affirmed front foot assessments.
Lilavati Singh of Lucknow India appeared in native costume at the Women's Foreign Missionary Society meeting in California Street Church. The audience of about 200 heard reports, elected officers, and noted rainy day attire. She spoke in clear English and sang in her language highlighting mission work in India.
A local mayor, Tagart, was rumored out of town to mislead aspirants for office. He was later seen at the Grand hotel, suggesting he never left town. Candidates for official positions linger at Union station awaiting his return, recalling a past stunt about West Baden.
Bookwalter reached home on Thursday saying he had not yet conferred with his attorneys. He expected to make a definite statement by Friday. He felt well aside from a headache. The ten day period to file expires Sunday, but since courts do not operate that day, the contest must be filed by Saturday evening. Republicans still view contest as improbable.
William Axum of 727 Madison Avenue died Thursday morning after a timber struck by a saw at Atkins saw works hurled into him. He was about 6 years old, leaves a widow and several children. Dr Durham said death was from internal injuries. coroner may order an autopsy.
Weather Bureau forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 3 p.m. Friday notes light rain Thursday night and fair conditions Friday. Temperature at noon and 2 p.m. is 58 degrees. No change in overall climate pattern expected in the near term.
London report notes British reserves ready for deployment to South Africa as war preparations astonish the public. General Buller will lead a far larger force than Marlborough or Wellington faced, intent on crushing the Boers and raising the flag over Pretoria if possible.
Oct 19 report from Ladysmith describes Boer forces from the Orange Free State forging through the Drakensberg to engage British cavalry southwest of town. Joubert's main force probes Glencoe and Dundee while Rourke’s Drift link to Salated Dupe dee advances. британцы fortify Acton Homes and prepare for possible northern attack, with potential shift toward Greytown and Pietermaritzburg.
CAPE TOWN October 19 Reports from Mafeking show no definite news of fighting but Boer reverses there are persistently reported.
A Mafeking report via telegraph says the armored train engaged 300 Boers on Saturday, with heavy Boer losses and British casualties listed as two killed and two severely wounded. Capt Nesbitt and seven train crew are reported prisoners in the Boer camp after the Kraaipan wreck. Kruger wires confirmation and Sedysmith dispatch notes British movements restricted to correspondents.
London reports Markwick with 7,000 volunteers, mostly Zulus, arriving at Pietermaritzburg after a 40 mile march from Johannesburg through hostile country. Five transports will depart Friday carrying 4,357 men and 12 officers, including Prince Alexander of Teck.
Labor-commissioner McCormack favors delaying settlement between the painters' union and master painters. Arbitration seems unlikely soon as the union hesitates to submit. The national union requires union shops, and a ruling to recognize open shops could force the local union to surrender charters.
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