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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1899
Page
3
Classified notice about weekly rates and circulation matters for The Sun. Mentions business manager contact, agent solicitation, subscription prices for city and in- city, and forwarding rates. Includes office address at 125 B Ohio St Indianapolis Indiana and a telephone line.
The Journal urges citizens with evidence of bribery in street railway dealings to present it to the grand jury without waiting for a subpoena. After a franchise grant, suspicion rose, accusing respected locals of taking Moran McGowan syndicate bribes. Public sessions are unavailable, so witnesses should report findings to the grand jury for a full, convincing report.
An editorial laments the repeated ousting of Indianapolis Girls' Industrial School from Tomlinson Hall. It praises the school's early work among the poor, urges public support, and suggests building a home or funding rent to keep the institution in first class quarters. The piece notes potential city aid from Alfred Potts and calls for broad civic backing to sustain the school.
The fragment suggests a comparison of Bryan's political persona over 1896 and 1899. It notes that as a demagogue he remains capable in both periods, with implied contemplation about drawing from past tactics.
The article traces the Boer and British clash from Dutch origins in Cape Colony through migrations to Natal and the Transvaal, the discovery of gold drawing English settlers, the rise of Uitlanders, and Britain's duress of the Boer republics. It notes Gladstone's limited intervention and the eventual British suzerainty over foreign affairs as settlers seek fair treatment.
The text describes deep grievances in Johannesburg where Dutch is the sole official language, english speakers are few, and political representation is restricted. Education favors Dutch, leaving Haelish and English speakers with limited schooling and prompting resistance to government policy. The situation has sparked calls for English schools and broader unrest.
A collage of editorials and quips on Cuba the Philippines and South Africa. Critics fault McKinley’s empire war costs while Aguinaldo and Transvaal issues draw sharp opinions from Indiana newspapers.
Rev J A Milburn argues self-protection and justice justify actions toward the Boers, defending England’s stance against American criticism. Rev G A Carstensen contends true living comes from making knowledge an essential part of life, inspired by study of past ages.
Indiana oil well drillers have been sent to Egypt to sink deep wells along the Red Sea with the aim of developing petroleum or natural gas. The Philadelphia Record notes Egypt’s long history of resources and suggests oil could add a new American interest beyond pyramids and ruins.
The Indianapolis Sun announces an enlarged form with a new title head and bold headline type, signaling continued untiring industry and enterprise as a news gatherer. The Sunday Journal credits the change to public recognition of the paper’s value and prosperous times.
A fire incident occurred Sunday night at the Fitzgerald building causing smoke and alarm. A cigar stump dropped through the grate into the cellar of the two story frame house of Bert Miller on Massachusetts Ave around 7 p m, burning the interior and leaving scorch damage.
The Belt road moved 20,688 cars last week, up from 19,659 the week before, while Indianapolis handled 26,621 cars with 22,719 loaded. The figures show a 1,757 drop from the corresponding week in 1898, yet shippers report plentiful Jimply cars and generally positive sentiment.
Nine Modern Woodmen camps joined a Saturday street parade and all night smoker. In Shovena?thal a total of 46 candidates were initiated with ritual work by four drill teams from Indianapolis Big Four Riverside and Marion camps. Visitors traveled from out of town.
Katie Perkinson aged 10? died from burns suffered when her dress ignited while burning leaves on Senate Avenue on Saturday night. The incident occurred near her home and authorities attributed the fatal injuries to the fire.
Roloff, previously taken to Danville on an adultery charge, faces a fine after a court finding of assault and battery. The incident and charges reflect a turbulent period for the individual named Roloff, with details limited to the adjudication and penalty imposed.
Rev Joseph Weber at Assumption church hosts an inquiry class answering Catholic faith questions on Sunday evenings. A crowd and a lighthearted question about red haired priests triggers the pastor to explain that few red headed men are ordained, needing exceptional virtue to offset the red hair, and the church fears such people. Other questions cover hair length, clerical marriage, and Christ’s faith, with answers given at vespers at 8 pm.
The first act of The Planter's Wife at the Grand drew a risqué reaction from a young balcony couple. A southern colonel carries Edith in a scene that ends with the girl embracing the young man and styling his hair as spectators laugh.
Johnny Johnson aged three and Otto Lieber aged five from Wooduff place made mud-pies. Johnny hid his mother's gold brooch set with 24 diamonds inside a delicacy. The mother and neighbors spent hours searching until the pin was recovered.
A Sunday blaze in South Chicago destroyed fourteen buildings including the Grand Central Hotel with guests narrowly escaping. Twelve persons were injured. Losses totaled less than 159000 dollars. A second fire at 390 Broadway New York also burned with losses under 125000 dollars.
News from the front reports Sir Redver Buller's force size rising past 80,000 as British successes in the Transvaal are framed as opening South Africa to dominion status akin to Canada. German press sours on Britain, hoping the Boers prevail, while Cecil Rhodes refuses to leave Kimberly, vowing to see the campaign through.
Prohibitionists plan a jubilee celebration of recent gains Monday night at the hall on New York and Alabama streets. C BE Newlin will be the chief speaker and music will be provided. Plans for the next campaign will be discussed.
A collage of brief items: mattress prices may rise 25 percent, U S Grant buys the Florence Hotel in San Diego for 60000, Dr Charles M Hyde dies in Honolulu after 22 years’ mission work, Bryan quits in Ohio for Nebraska, tin plate workers protest nonunion labor with 25000 threaten to walk out, Dewey’s home named at 1747 Rhode Island Street in Washington, National W C T U moves HQ from Chicago to Evanston Illinois, Judge Stewart of Seneca Kansas rules telegraph rate cap invalid, Gen Funston offered brigadier general return to the Philippines, Coroner of London finds Prof F W Bartlett died of ptomaine poisoning, practice of leaving canned fruit open condemned, F T Neely of New York declares bankruptcy with liabilities 9959 531 assets 414 739.
Thomas Mitchell aged 85, a pioneer, dies at the home of his daughter Mrs Robert Irarl on Miley avenue. Other items note a broken leg from a fall at 629 EH Michigan street and a series of brief notices including political visits, real estate moves, a sidewalk accident, and a church or club championship claim. The Indianapolis stock exchange and bank bankruptcies are listed with liabilities and assets.
Wesley James, 75, of Charlotte, on a wedding tour in Norfolk, has just married his ninth wife after burying eight. He fathered 56 children, with twins aged 55 from his first union and twins aged 1 from his eighth wife.
In Denver on October 23 Miss Esther L Burns and her fiancé H H Heidelman faced a disrupted ceremony as Miss Burns, after eloping with Heidelman, allegedly suffered a mental breakdown on the day of the wedding. Heidelman attributes the turn to altitude effects.
A London syndicate with five million dollars capital plans to back George W. Lederer as director of theaters in New York London and Paris. Walter F Burns, solicitor for the London firm, arrived on Saturday to finalize the deal. Edna May's success in London has drawn attention to Lederer.
The Interstate Stock Yards Company sues Union Railway Company to require offering its lines. Trial before Judge Baker continues with Ketcham leading for the railway and Ferdinand Winter for the stock yards.
Judge Carter's Monday entry in the Foley Bremmerman case dismisses claims of Mrs. Sarah Bremmerman and grants Mrs. Foley the bonds or their proceeds. Mr. Foley bears $83 costs plus $14 witness fees. The marriage to Marietta Bremmerman is declared null and void with the bride receiving no share in the proceeds. the suit seeks the return of $3,600 in bonds he gave as a wedding gift, which the court refuses to order returned.
The grievance committee members of the Big Four telegraphers will not disclose where the Federated board meeting to decide on a strike will be held. It was once thought the session would be in Indianapolis, but that is denied. The 12 member board includes the presidents of its four branches and the secretary and chairman of each grievance committee. A report from Anderson saying a strike would be ordered on Wednesday now appears untrue, with no strike believed to be imminent.
Charles Becker, a Meridian Avenue gardener, plunged into an art glass window while descending stairs Saturday. He suffered deep facial injuries requiring 22 stitches. Police report notes alcohol involvement. he crawled outside for help as blood stained the house. He is expected to recover.
Judge Mc Master named John G Dunn as receiver to close the American Manufacturing Company the bicycle bell maker at 148 S Delaware. The firm owed about $1000 to president T H Cole and secretary T A McCaskey, who is the heaviest creditor, with other liabilities under $100. The appointment was not contested.
George Halters of La Fayette Street, a Kingan’s employee, walked in his sleep from home to the packing plant Sunday afternoon. He dodged streetcars and vehicles, arrived at the plant, and, in a somnambulistic state, demanded to go to war before apologizing for being late. He is known to have frequent somnambulistic episodes.
Vincent Giardina owner of a market fruit stand returned to Indianapolis after being taken to Louisiana on a murder charge tied to Salvador Di Carlo dating back 16 years. The case was quashed and Giardina, who once changed his name, remains a respected city resident.
Melissa Snyder, described as colored, was fined $30 and costs by Judge Daly after an alleged immoral act. Monday she attempted to hang herself in police headquarters using a rope made from strips of a sheet. She has a long record of arrests and prior suicide attempts.
A reserve of 250 officers was stationed at the West Lake Street station Sunday night to prevent disturbance during John Alexander Dowie the healer's planned address in a West Side hall. No disorder occurred despite some hostile cries.
The first sermon of Rev. Dr. Briggs as an Episcopal minister, delivered in New York on October 23, argued that the Bible is inspired and that critical study removes human fallacies about scripture, strengthening faith for true Christians.
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Fred Patee once in charge of the Patee cycle firm in Indianapolis was sentenced to five years in a penitentiary on a manslaughter charge. The case alleged he hired Dr. Belle Howard to perform a criminal operation on stenographer Rita Binkley, who died at her Dublin Indiana home. Dr. Howard faces murder charges this week. Susan B Anthony says she will retire as president of the National Suffrage Association at the February Washington convention after 43 years at the helm.
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