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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1899
Page
3
A string of small city notices and reports across Muncie and surrounding towns recounts returning Filipino volunteers calling Otis a failure after a muttered shot at the general, weather and harvest talks at Rockville, local political chatter, fires, accidents, court actions, and curious crimes.
Louis Elmore, a mechanical genius in Vincennes Indiana, resigns from a bank job to work at the bench as a gunsmith and lock repairer. He has opened every combination lock he has faced and travels to cities seeking safes that won’t open. He keeps a self made key that never fails but guards it to prevent misuse.
Three female Dowie followers from Valparaiso Ind were blamed by the coroner for the death of Henry Eric Smith. Coroner Koch called for arrest and grand jury action as the inquest concluded with a verdict condemning the women and urging legal pursuit.
In Richmond Indiana Isaac Bowen Winchester state organizer of the Knights of the golden eagle is organizing a camp there Saturday night a camp of modern woodmen will be established at Cambridge City Badges for the coming state Christian endeavor convention have been chosen a metal pansy attached to a ribbon inscription marks the badge
Gas meter concerns in Lebanon and smallpox reports near Union City highlight statewide tensions. Militia units form in Lebanon while Rushville charges ten cents per thousand feet for gas. Oil wells spark at Hartford City and Fairmount reports a 10 million feet per day flow. Three thousand veterans attend a Tipton reunion. rural mail routes expand from Columbus. drought and wheat recovery noted. Evansville ships 70 mules to St Louis for Transvaal. Indianapolis-Muncie electric line due by June 1, 1900.
Secretary Root issued instructions on sending Christmas boxes to soldiers in the Philippines. Boxes must not exceed 20 pounds, contain no perishables, reach San Francisco before November 1, be plainly marked with the soldier’s name, regiment and company, or organization, and be consigned to Maj. O. F. Long, superintendent army transport service.
Chicago officials plan a 46 piece silver service and a matching punch set as a gift to Admiral Dewey. The presentation will occur during his Chicago visit, with the testimonial estimated to cost about $10,000.
Chicago financiers report that bicycle trust bonds advertised in major cities failed to float in New York. The trouble is linked to a dispute with the rubber trust. It is rumored independent bicycle firms may form a new trust.
New York Oct 20 Senator Depew said that Cornelius Vanderbilt has decided not to contest his father’s will and that the will will not be filed for probate until next week. The senator smiled and confirmed the decision.
The helmsman murdered the captain his wife and the mate aboard the brig Juliana Schlosser near San Cruse de Tereiife. The Brazilian consul sought aid and the Spanish cruiser Infanta Isabel sent crews. Fire was exchanged, marines boarded, and the helmsman killed himself as eleven men were captured after leaping overboard.
Tomlinson hall hosted the grand annual concert and ball for firefighters pension fund. A crowd of 600 plus attended as artists from Indianapolis Chicago and Pittsburg performed. Mayor Taggart and Chief Barrett led the grand march. visitors from Cincinnati and Cleveland joined the festivities into Friday dawn.
In the Zimri Lewis vs William Tron nuisance case set for November 14 in Lebanon, Lewis seeks damages and an injunction against Fairbank Run by Tron. Contempt against Krred Kissel was finalized in Hamilton County Court with a $200 fine. Kissel, absent, may be jailed or fined further. The nuisance appeal to the supreme court continues as Kissel’s lawyers pursue the contempt ruling there.
Police announce their annual Peelers Ball for Easter Monday to support the pension fund. The event is scheduled in spring to avoid clashing with the firefighters ball held each autumn.
Sol Smith Russell opens at English's Friday in Hon. John Grigsby while A Poor Relation returns on Saturday. The Planter's Wife continues at the Grand with three more showings. Joseph Hart's vaudeville closes the Park run. Clark Bros. Royal burlesque ends at the Empire with four final performances.
The Chicago Indiana and Eastern tracks are completed to Converse. The Big Four railroad will invest about $5,000 in Muncie depot improvements. Plans call for double tracks through the city and relocation of the freight depot. the DePoto depot will be ready.
Postmaster Hess faced conflicting orders regarding Irvington free delivery. A letter authorized free delivery and an extra carrier by November 1, but a later Washington telegram told him to defer the matter until advised further. Hess remains uncertain how to proceed.
A dozen freight agents from coal carrying lines gather at the Bates house to agree on a uniform rate. Disparities in coal pricing harm several lines. H. R. Griswold of the E. and T. H. leads the meeting as a major coal carrier in the state.
Judge Lacombe and Priday dismiss habeas corpus in ex Captain Oberlin M. Carter case. Court martial findings stand. Carter was dismissed from the army and sentenced to five years in a military prison.
Leadville reports a spectacular underground ore strike in the Penrose lode. A large vein lies between two walls, 25 feet apart, extending about 200 feet and valued at roughly 2,060,600 dollars. Local mine action and excitement surge as details filter in.
The notice surveys upcoming society events including Dr and Mrs Barntill’s Europe trip for study next week, a Brenneke’s dance hosted by the Scholz family, Luncheon for Mrs Anderson, and a Tabernacle church reception. It also reports engagements and several state weddings in Crawfordsville Jeffersonville Muncie and Woodruff Place with details of gowns and gifts.
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