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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
3
Opt 14 W Hi Riéeh ers, a city schools teacher, whipped a 14 year old student named Whitney under direction of Spt Herman. The boy later fell ill and died on Wednesday. Riéchers was arrested on assault charges, upgraded to manslaughter. The Board of Education will defend him.
In Richmond on October 26 old fellows will gather for a district meeting at Portland with the Winchester encampment performing the degree work and addresses by D.M. Bell from Dunkirk and J.F. Mann from Muncie. The district convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met in Connersville with Miss Lulu Frey returning from Korea and Miss Isabella Thapura speaking on experiences in India.
A wide array of short items from Kokomo to Evansville notes raids, wage talks, gas prices, legal notices, missing persons, discharges, fights, and oddities. Reports include a Kokomo shop raid, Anderson factory wage highs, Marion council gas pricing concerns, a Porto Rico evangelical mission, Bell company price battles, a Wabash disappearance and return, and a dangerous chain of incidents in several towns.
The War Department released Gen Merriam’s July report on the Idaho riots. It provides the history of the troubles, but offers little new light. He states he is satisfied privates were supplied with adequate soda, well prepared, though errors occurred due to large numbers.
Fragmentary report notes Vienna Reichsrat reassembling on a Wednesday with references to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Benite de Buboni plague context appearing as disjointed fragments. Names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A passenger from Hong Kong to Seattle claimed to have killed Filipinos and been a hero of many fights. He alleged a capture with Gen. Funston, but was suspected by most aboard. Denby noted missing valuables including $800, a $300 watch and $500 in diamonds after the man was released on disgorging $200.
Twenty five hundred medical students planned to hear Dowie in Zion tabernacle Chicago on October 19. Police blocked entry and bottles of nitrate of ammonia were hurled at Dowie as he arrived. Bottles also flew into the hall forcing exits. Dowie spoke briefly and left. Some students were arrested after the disruption.
A race clash in Decatur Alabama on October 19 left one Black man dead after a white man beat a Black woman’s insulted wife. A mob of Black residents pursued Charles James as shots were fired. Frank Green, a Black man, was killed. A streetcar was shot at with no injuries. Alex Orr, a Black leader, is jailed amid fears of another clash.
A dispatch from Pima Arizona reports Apache Indians near the Carlos reservation calmly await the agent action after recent clashes with black soldiers. If the soldiers are not punished, the Indians warn no soldier's life will be safe beyond the garrison. Authorities must act promptly to prevent an uprising.
Detectives in Detroit arrest Arthur G. Roberts amid a Kansas City fraud case involving a $32,000 forged cattle mortgage. Roberts wed a Texas bride during a wedding trip after securing the money with the fake mortgage. Two others are said to be implicated. He is locked up.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt remains with his mother at the Breakers. No details are available on his father’s will or when it may be probated. A rumor says Cornelius may be largely disinherited and efforts are under way to prevent a contest.
Will's Side of St Will Barker a colored resident on Belmont avenue was jailed Thursday on an assault and battery charge following a claim by Katie Sample's mother. Barker said he was playing when she struck him with a broom, he drew a knife, pretended to throw it, and scratched her head.
In New York on October 15 the jury in Rev. Daniel C. Potter v Presbyterian Missionary Society. presided by Joh D. Rockefeller as president. awarded Potter 38000 damages for ejectment from the Second Avenue church parsonage.
Philadelphia on October 18 reports at the fifteenth annual Loyal Legion convention officers were elected and Indianapolis named as the next gathering site. Rear Admiral Brown of Indianapolis is listed among council members at large.
In Franklin Pennsylvania on October 19 authorities announce the start of a 26000 dollar monument to Col E L Drake the discoverer of petroleum. The monument will be placed in Woodlawn cemetery Titusville as a memorial to his groundbreaking discovery.
An 18 inch vein of silver was found on the C Bailey farm near Parkersburg Illinois sending local citizens into excitement as news spread.
The Washington Post reports Indiana Republicans believe they can easily defeat Hon. Tom Taggart, noting his newfound public approach, and suggesting Republicans should move for unanimous support if he runs again. A Washington editor jokes about Boer naval weakness and seeks explanation for hypothetical naval actions.
Fragmentary lines from an Indianapolis Sun item suggest a note on paid content and growth in the city’s cinema scene. Readable elements hint at a brief city update without a clear narrative or complete details.
Thomas Cox and Mark Carmichael wagered Calvin Cox he could hold 1000 dollars all night. The bank limited him to 700. with this and a revolver he returned home to find 700 missing and his wife and children gone.
Chicago reports a planned merger between Pullman Palace Car Company and Wagner Palace Car Company of New York, tied to Vanderbilt interests. Wagner dominance and a long-term contract are expected, with Pullman stock rising about 60 points as investors anticipate dividends and corporate alignment.
Washington Oct 19 Brig. Gen. Guy V. Henry is assigned to command the Missouri department with headquarters at Omaha Neb Gen Merriam commanding the Colorado department and previously in charge of Missouri will be relieved of double duties by Henrys new assignment.
Yellow fever reports ten new cases and one death in Key West Florida. Rev Arthur Liewellvn and Willams installed as bishop coadjutor of Nebraska. Arrests follow an Olive Branch Ohio lynching attempt against Ira Stephens. Lyman c Larned of Boston sues Marconi to restrain wireless telegraphy use amid infringement claims.
Mrs Susie Rijnhart M D returns to Canada after a four year missionary tour in central Tibet with her murdered husband and a perilous escape. Robbers stole horses near the capital, she endured fatal danger during a long trek alone among unnamed natives, finally reaching China and then a British settlement.
Detective Asch reports a Paris IL man was arrested early Thursday morning on burglary allegations. Police say the suspect robbed the Builders' Supply Co hardware store last Thursday, taking nine dozen expensive pocket knives and more. Additional knives were found upon arrest.
Captain Chadwick of the cruiser New York confirms Rear-admiral Sampson’s claim that he drafted the surrender letter to General Toral. He says the letter was drafted on his motion after consulting Shafter, who signed and adopted its phrasing. He adds Shafter should be viewed as author by adoption, not as attacker of others.
Up to noon Thursday only three names were presented to Clerk Nichols for federal site appraiser posts. Charles E. Busby and Harry B. Gates, Newton Todd and E. Jacoby, and Frank M. Millikan with John B. Glover each submitted a name.
The Roberts Park Church Choral Society will render an excellent program Sunday. A quartet will be formed by Miss Ida Sweenie, Mrs G B Sinex, Frank Taylor and W H Daggett. Sweenie Taylor and Daggett will sing solos. The Ash Pan New England transfer elevator Chicago Loss 65000 Dry goods store Innes & Co Wichita Ease Loss 375000 Wandesale contentionery works of Battewtt Co London Loss 000 jy.
John Sage Jr. who assaulted his mother has been committed to the insane asylum. A charge of assault with intent to kill filed in police court was dismissed. Thure day. a4
New York October 19 William H Appleton president of the publishing firm D Appleton Co died Thursday morning from general debility.
An advertisement claims heart disease among Americans stems from poor digestion and stomach pressure. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, pleasant digestives aid, claiming digestion improvement can cure most heart trouble except stomach cancer, and sells a 50 cent package.
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