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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1899
Page
3
A fragment recounts The Dutch Republic leader Kruger, noting his strict family code. It describes his early rising at 5, frugal living, self-denial at meals, and harsh self-judgment. It mentions his industrious people and a rule set emphasizing justice, prudence, and restraint.
The article lauds Kruger for rising from a humble worker to a top Boers’ leader through strict duty and justice. It highlights his patience during personal pain, kindness to the unlucky, and a lifelong policy of peace and fair dealing with friend and foe alike, including a note to the queen during mounting guns.
In Omlinson hall on Saturday morning hammering and axing wrecked the carriage makers national convention. The once elaborate display of complex machinery lay ruined and crated, leaving only nail holes in the floor awaiting patching.
For two months Sol diers Home officials investigate a missing 1710 from last quarter pension funds. Maj Heibhert, treasurer, disburses 75000 each quarter and the roll vanished on pension day early in September amid Secret Service inquiries.
Sawyer and Swain, leaders of the Big Four telegraphers grievance committee, visited Gallion, Ohio, on a Friday to press for a wage readjustment. The secretary accompanied them as they urged action to address pay concerns.
Death notices list Capt Charles H Lester of New York upon cancer, John Codman Ropes of Boston a writer on history, Florence Marryat and Mrs Frances Leon of London as prominent authors, Capt Charles E Hall a Chicago engineer who built Cuba’s first railroad, and Sir Charles Gibson of St Louis a millionaire owner knighted by Prince Bismarck at the Hotel Nicolett in Minneapolis.
The Toil ers report Chicago piano workers will strike Monday. Five hundred union miners at Ducktown Tennessee are out. Cramp shipyard mechanics plan actions to press Russia over vessel delays and stall extensions of time.
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as a proven remedy from experience, claiming it cures biliousness and sick headache and can be taken with confidence due to testimonials from others.
H. K. Shute offers imitation rock faced stone for brick buildings in Talbot block. The ad promotes updating exteriors with durable, decorative stone-look panels.
A daily business lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a ladies’ lunch on the second floor at Ormonde located at 16 West Pearl Street.
An 19th century ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims constant use eases distress and sleep. The copy emphasizes safety for minors and usage during teething pains.
In Richmond Indiana J H Hewitt of New Castle owns a calf described as a freak with a calf like head and neck but rabbit like body and tail. Middletown businessmen seek more factories as Henry County farmers' insurance offers a 1000 dollar reward for property arson. Fayette county apples prepared for Paris exposition shipped to Western Cold Storage Chicago for preservation. Ralph Drew, 13, of Geneva, is under arrest as a runaway.
Kokomo Indiana man Ray Wood served five months in Luzon as a private after repeated rejections. His athleticism helped him pass enlistment, and in June he and Congressman Steele helped him obtain a lieutenant promotion. Wood only learned of the promotion this week after fighting as a private.
Anna Judge aged 96 died after a coal stove exploded while she tried to light it in New Albany Indiana. She was enslaved by President William Henry Harrison when Indiana was a territory and freed at statehood. She had lived with the Harrison family until his death and then moved to New Albany. Her memory for dates was noted.
Peru Indiana reporter notes Clem Graves of Bunker Hill sold his Hereford cow Viola at the Kansas City show for 1200 dollars. The event occurred October 28 and reflects strong demand for livestock at the exhibition.
A long recap of Indiana happenings reports Bloomington mechanics bands Lafayette artesian wells Hancock rural delivery push Richmond schools tree planting and new buildings in Wabash and Madison. It notes accidents deaths including Albert Marlatt and Rosanna Grayson, transport projects electric lines and rail plans, fraud, and local curiosities from Kokomo to Hartford City.
A collage of small-town misdeeds and legal actions unfolds from Lafayette to Fort Wayne. Tales include disputes over 2 percent fatteners, a buckwheat bet won by theft, German-American political fear, trademark damages of 100000 dollars, a broken shotgun incident, brothers jailed in Fort Wayne, a family bail dispute, and a Noblesville music teacher pursued by a mob for romance with a pupil.
Dr. J. H. Ford of Indianapolis, a stockholder in Indiana pulp and paper at Marion, resists a trust sale unless offered a high price. The new paper trust seeks an option and cash or stock terms, while the Marion plant has earned about 50000 yearly and Ford, a paper stock proponent, wonders how to reinvest.
John L Griffiths was introduced at a national association dinner held at the German house. Toastmaster D M Parry predicted Griffiths would become Indiana governor next year. Griffiths declared times are stirring for wheels and horses as members and their ladies enjoyed the evening.
Mrs Blanchard head of the Girls Industrial school says she has not considered Mayor Taggarts proposal but may stage a benefit concert to relieve the current crisis. School authorities offered the use of school buildings but no room is large enough. Each teacher has six girls to guide through the course and dissolution of bonds could be disastrous. The plan to be presented at Saturday’s meeting in criminal and superior court rooms.
London reports confirm that Dewell Hopper and Nella Bergen wed using a special license on Oct. 2. Hopper, 41, son of John Hopper the solicitor and former Edna Wallace Hopper spouse, marries 27 year old Eleanor Bergen daughter of Capt. Riordan of Brooklyn. The couple kept the marriage hidden from the BH capitan company.
Postmaster Hess announces Irvington will start free delivery earlier than expected with November 1 as probable start. Postmaster Gates has not yet received ratification on turnover. officials expect the transition to take under an hour as carriers handle numbered streets and partially named avenues.
Three Indians arrive in charge of officers to answer for the killing of their insane chief Ah-wah-sa ken-mig at Catlake last winter. He ordered his men to shoot him and they carried it out. After his death they heaped wood on the body and kept the fire burning for two days to destroy the evil spirit. The murder occurred 700 miles from Winnipeg.
Readable fragments show a Maine club and several local businesses including Soutt Bend Standard club in South Bend, with capital notes of 10,000 and 92,0004 for various companies such as Bluffton, New Albany, and Muncie.
J M Moore of 585 West Merrill Street petitions over treatment of his 8 year old son at the Fort Wayne school for the feeble minded. He alleges insufficient food and emaciation after a visit on October 15. The boy grew weak and had to be carried home after two weeks in the institution.
State board of charities investigator Butler says he will look into the complaint and has previously visited the dining room. He praises the institution for large, wholesome meals, efficient oversight, healthy appearance of children, and their industrious work. He suspects the report may be exaggerated.
In Jefferson, a 12 year saga ends as Kate Peterson, long terrorized by a former suitor, agrees to marry James MacDonald. After repeated threats halted the union, a fifth license is issued and the couple wed Friday night in the cottage MacDonald furnished with $2,000, sparking renewed life in a home long left to decay.
The High School Senate faces crowded sessions over a bill to establish a Philippine protectorate. Fiery speeches from Ed Mayo, McLaurin, Witt Hadley, Smith, James Meyers and Senator Sanders attract attention as Florence Emery joins as a new member and a safe majority is expected.
Harry Warner, seeking release from Columbus Ohio prison on insanity grounds, is an old Indianapolis criminal. His descent began here with lengthy workhouse stints, leading to state penitentiary confinement. Paroled for consumption he later formed a robber gang and robbed a Lebanon post office earning four years. He and three gang members fought the jailer during capture.
Edward Eggleston says on the way home to Madison Indiana from Lake George that the Boers stand in the way of civilization and they must take the consequences, calling them the last seventeenth century relic at the Bates house.
Rome notes that Bishop Chatard of Indianapolis received an audience with the pope on Friday in the Vatican. The meeting occurred amid ongoing papal functions as the Catholic Church in America maintains ties with Rome.
The article celebrates the fourth anniversary of the railroad department associated with M C A and highlights BE W Titus secretary of the rail road branch. It recounts Titus aiding dismissed and entangled workers, fostering home comforts, reading rooms and fruit trees, and praising the association for directing rail workers toward self restraint while allowing jovial gatherings and tobacco in designated spaces.
Harry Harmon a Valparaiso law student was brought to Indianapolis to face a $500 bond for forging a money order. He signed Dee Godfrey’s name to a post office money order in favor of Godfrey, who accompanied him to the city. Harmon’s father posted bail to secure his son’s liberty.
CHICAGO Oct 23 Walter L Farnsworth the man who claimed twelve wives is now under arrest on a war rant sworn by Mrs Sarah Farnsworth formerly Mrs Mears He is defendant in a divorce action filed by the former Mrs Mears Desertion and infidelity are alleged.
Price of coal in Pittsburgh up 15 cents per ton. Twelve plague cases treated at Santos Brazil. Central Pennsylvania forest fires force many schools to close. Private William Gundell of Battery B First Artillery dies of yellow fever in Key West. Leon Jackson of Newport Tennessee murdered for $600. Lieutenant Carmody believed to have fallen overboard from the Relief. Sam Watrous hanged in Austin Texas for murder. Philippine commission delayed until Secretary McArthur arrives. John Goosby lynched near Macon Georgia for cutting employer's throat. Reward $1500 for Doniphan Kansas bandits who killed two and robbed a post office. General Otis says no negotiations needed for Spanish prisoners. King's Daughters in Baltimore denounce plume wearing. Captain Skrimshire blamed for Scotsman wreck. suspended nine months. John L. Griffiths to Montpelier Ohio urging Philippines retention. William F. Ellis of Boston jailed in New York for $45,000 bank fraud. Murat Halstead sued for bias contract dispute over Cuban war history. Transport Tacoma with troops arrives at Manila. Corporal Henderson washed overboard. Sheridan arrives. Private Hulquist dies en route.
Des Moines Oct 2 The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the state may tax foreign and out of state insurance companies as a privilege license rather than a property tax. The decision upheld municipal and state levies: town firms 1 percent, US companies 2 1/4 percent, and foreign firms 3 1/2 percent of gross receipts.
The Board of state charities is sending requests to county jails to census the statewide jail population. The goal is to determine how many people are detained as tramps, insane, or prisoners serving sentences.
A Pittsburgh resident reports three months of sleepless suffering from piles ended by the Pyramid Pile Cure. He credits three boxes with complete relief and urges others to try the remedy, noting it contains no opiates and is sold for 50 cents to $1 per box.
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