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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1899

Page

2

Counterfeiter Doc Nabbed in Belmont Ave House

Dr Franklin Pierce Galispy of Glenn Mills was arrested at 903 Belmont Ave while operating a counterfeit coin den. Secret Service Capt Halle and U S Marshal Foley led the takedown as Isaac Reynolds, an accomplice with prior counterfeiting sentences, was also jailed. The bust followed a three week investigation and found counterfeiting equipment in the hot cellar.

Franklin Pierce Galispy Glenn Mills Doc Capt. Halle Secret Service Halls Weists Galispy Belmont-ave Isaac Reynolds Reynolds Dr. Galispy Belmont Ave Mr. Foley United States Mr. Halls

Republicans Nominate City Ward Candidates Amid Heated Local Clash

Republicans nominated candidates for council seats across wards with key contests in wards 1 4 and 6. Nominees included Harry Negley in ward 1 and Jim Munro in ward 4 while Ward 3 elected John Crall by acclamation and ward 14 named Royse by acclamation. The vote occurred at engine house No 13 on Virginia Ave under inspector Dr H S Moore.

Mencil Harry Negley Jim Munro John Crall Louis Bauer Isidor Wulfgan Royse J. B. Cameron Cameron Ah. Employe Wulschner Music House When

Commercial club plans drive to raise funds for Battery A to Dewey celebration

Commercial club directors met at noon Saturday and appointed a five member committee to cooperate with the Board of Trade in a campaign to raise money to send Battery A to New York for the Dewey celebration.

Dewey Commercial Club Board of Trade Battery A New York

Clark Fowler Drowns After River Fit

Clark Fowler fell from the river bank during a fit on Saturday and drowned in Columbus Indiana. Local authorities reported the accidental drowning as the cause with no further details available.

Clark Fowler Columbus Ind

The New Torpedo Invented by Swede

The article mentions a Swede inventing a torpedo device that can explode beneath an enemy fleet, described in a fragmentary manner. It also references Stomach Bitters claimed to cure stomach troubles and improve digestion, with dubious claims about health benefits.

Ina Ske Cocaplaine

Bound Over In Federal Case For Counterfeiting

Galispy and Reynolds appeared before Commissioner Charles Moores on Saturday and waived examination. They were bound over to the federal grand jury in bonds of 1000 each, in default of which they were jailed. Both men admitted guilt. Reynolds stated he had visited Galispy's counterfeit operation and advised with him.

Galispy Reynolds Charles Moores Federal Grand Jury

Carpenters Choose Banner Bearers For Labor Day Parade

At the carpenters union hall Friday night, a color and banner bearer were chosen for Elwood’s Labor Day parade on Monday. Herman Schilling, five feet tall, will carry the flag, while W. L. Walker, six foot two, will march beside him with the banner. The secretary won a dollar toss to decide marshal, losing his dollar in the scramble. Nonmember carpenters with union sympathies will be allowed to march, a courtesy some other unions also grant.

Carpenters’ Union Hall Elwood Herman Schilling W. L. Walker McClure Carpenters

Freight Smash-Up on I. and W. East of Maywood

A freight train split in two early Saturday on the I. and W. near Maywood. Four or five derailed cars, including three hog cars, crashed into the rear. Seven hogs reported killed though not confirmed. Watermelons spilled and smashed. Cause of break unknown. A similar wreck occurred near Gosport on the same line recently.

Maywood Gosport

War seems certain in Johannesburg Transvaal

Journal reports panic as residents flee to Natal and trains fill for neutral territory. City council stocks three months of food while Pakeman editor of the Transvaal Leader is arrested and detectives seek the editor of the Johannesburg Star. Prominent men have departed.

Johannesburg Transvaal Natal Pakeman

Accede or Quit Is the Order From the Columbia Club

Walking delegate Decker of the car penters union met Dr. Hays president of the Columbia club and was told Layman must accede to union demands or quit by Tuesday. Layman may reinstate only by applying for membership and being admitted by a two thirds vote.

Decker The Carpenters’ Union Dr. Hays Columbia Club Hays

Extradition Sought for Frank Roberts on Horse Stealing Charge

Pennsylvania authorities prepare papers to extradite Frank Roberts from Marion county workhouse where he serves time for harness theft. Police recovered a horse and buggy at his arrest. the horse identified as belonging to Jas. Greer of New Castle Pa and the buggy to ca: Dayaicien. The case signals ongoing effort to pursue felony theft across counties.

Pennsylvania Frank Roberts Marion County Jas. Greer New ‘Castle

Carter Embezzlement Case Takes National Conspiracy Turn

The Carter embezzlement case is described as potentially a national scandal with high level involvement. An affidavit by Frank P. Blair claims Gen Elwell S. Otis denied discussed case with prosecutors during Savannah trial. Blair’s account fuels conspiracy charges by Carter’s supporters.

New York Oberlin M. Carter Carter United States Dreyfus France Journal Frank P. Blair Capt Blair Savannah Elwell S. Otis Gen Otis the Journal

Beveridge Receives Warm Marion Club Welcome Home

Senator Beveridge and Mrs Beveridge return from a world tour to Indianapolis. The Marion club welcomes them with a formal ceremony at Union Station and a lavish reception at the Marion club rooms on N Meridiani. The event features band performances of Home Sweet Home and a large turnout of notable Republicans. Both Beveridges plan to remain in Indianapolis until the senate session opens in December.

George Senator Beveridge Marion Club Union Station Mr. Beveridge Mrs. Beveridge Home Denison Ginger Campbell Chicago Federal Beveridge Indianapolis Senate

Ministers Debate College Question at United Brethren Conference

Saturday marked the final business day of the United Brethren conference with heated talks over co-education and two college-building schemes in Indiana. No recommendation passed. Bishop Weaver praised the decision as prudent amid plans runners to scale.

United Brethren Conference Indiana Bishop Weaver Indianapolis Anderson B. Ervin Blue River Alonzo Myers Chitty J. F. Reynolds Columbus Warrington E. C. Veal Marion Boylestown H. J. Russel Converse T. W. Williams Dundee M. A. Robbins Frankton F. S. Minshall Gaston W. F. Hunt Greentown M. F. Dawson Hartford City W. M. Karstett Lincolnnville J. W. Utsler Lynn J. Roberts M. IL Montpelier O. F Muncie Tf. S. James North Marion Emma Wright Selma F. M. Moore South Wabash J. A. Bray Stoney Creek C. E. Evans Union W. H. Sleeth

Mexican War Veterans Meet for September Reunion Plans

A. I. Ogg Greenfield J B Mulky Bloomington Edward Dickey J L Farkhurst W W Lawe and James J Cassady Indianapolis veterans of the Mexican war met at the Grand hotel on Saturday to finalize arrangements for the national reunion scheduled for September 13 and 14. J B Mutky served as chairman in an informal session. The group hoped for strong turnout though attendance was below expectations.

A. I. Ogg Greenfield J. B. Mulky Bloomington Edward Dickey J. L. Farkhurst W. W. Lawe James J. Cassady Indianapolis Grand Hotel J. B. Mutky

First Meeting of Center Township Advisory Board

The Center township advisory board holds its first meeting Tuesday at Trustee Makepeace’s office. Members are George Wolf George Hita and J J W Billingsley. The board fixes the township tax rate and reviews estimates for county supplies. The trustee settles with the board, the township’s executive body similar to the county council.

Center Township Advisory Board Makepeace George Wolf George Hita J. J. W. Billingsley

Local Births Deaths and Marriages Listed

Births include a boy for William and Christina Matheson at 1145 Mallott ave and girls for Almer Johnson 712 Sheffield ave Emma Anderson 1212 E Twenty second st Lucy Groves 29 Bloomington st Lena Burkhardt 214 W Twentyeth st Maggie Gill 49 Temple ave Cora Beck 1250 Oliver ave. John McDonald 954 Indiana ave a girl. Deaths list Carl Moore 2 enteritis 1219 W Market st Emily Kerper 59 cerebral hyperaemia 74 Woodruff place A N Clark 71 sclerosis 427 N Capitol ave Nellie Fitz Gibbon 30 exhaustion 728 E Vermont st Lizzie Jones 30 drowning city Juett Kemp 2 dysentery 1513 E Sixteenth st. Marriages Carlin Boyden to Ethel Hinson Theodore King to Hattie Royse.

Birthe Christina Matheson Malottave Almer Sarah Johnson Sheffieldave David and Emma Anderson E. Twenty-second-st Frank and Lucy Groves Bloomington St Alex Lena Burkhardt W. Twentieth-st Joseph and Maggie Gill Temple-ave Cora Beck Oliver-ave John and Fannie McDonald Indiana. Ave Emily Kerper Woodruff Place A. N. Clark Capitolave Nellie Fitz Gibbon Vermont St Lizzie Jones Juett Kemp Sixteenth-st

Fragmentary hand gesture and missing ring description

A garbled passage describes a hand held object, a silver ring worn on a finger, and a threat involving a fist. The text mentions a water stream and a bulb pressure but lacks clear context or complete actions.

Bryan Free

Independent Candidate for Ward 13 Emerges in City Race

Maurice Healey declares as independent candidate for councilman from ward 13. Gov Mount spoke at an old settlers meeting in New Castile on Saturday. Gemstove of Dayton sues Home Stove Co for patent infringement. Ella McGhee sues the Big Four Railroad for 5000 dollars claiming a train whistle caused her horse to run away and injure her.

Gov. Mount Old Settlers New Castile Maurice Healey The Gemstove Company Dayton, C Home Stove Company Ella McGhee Big Four Railroad Roberts” Park

Beveridge’s Busy Weekend Amid Campaign and Travels

Senator Beveridge kept a packed schedule from early morning at the Marion club to meetings with Gov. Crittenden in Mackinac. He mingled with Indiana friends, spurred by Lawton collaborations, and eyed Philippines notes while returning with Filipino arms.

Philippines Congress Mackinac Mets Gov. Crittenden Missouri Beveridge Billy Essman Indiana Lawton Consul Harris Goshen Nagasaki Harris United States Michigan

Venturesome Girl Killed Riding Wheel Near Steam Car

Birmingham Alabama reports 16 year old Sarah Green died after attempting to ride a bicycle beside a moving steam dummy. Her front wheel struck a rock, she was thrown under the car and badly mangled. She died Saturday following the Friday night accident at Bessember.

Birmingham Ala Bessemer Sarah Green

Bradley sues Frenzel for 2500 dollars damages

The report states Guy Bradley has filed a lawsuit against Otto Frenzel seeking 2500 dollars in damages. Details unclear due to damaged text.

Frenzel Guy Bradley Otto Frenzel Veele

Orphans' Home Band to Lead Indiana Delegation

Indiana soldiers prepare for the national encampment in Philadelphia with the Soldiers' orphans' home band joining at Knightstown and leading the delegation. Irvin Frobbins of Indianapolis seeks junior vice commander while debate on pension department rulings and commander succession unfolds.

Grand Army Indianapolis Philadelphia Sun Gay Knightstown Soldiers’ Orphans Indiana Department Irvin Frobbins Pension Department Evans Wm. C. Johnson Ohio Johnson

Bleeding Employes Protest City Campaign Fund Practices

The city payroll system used to fund campaigns faced renewed scrutiny as firemen policemen and park and street workers reported higher assessments than before. Controller Johnson heard vociferous complaints from angry workers. Tom Montgomery of the Board of Works was seen entering the board’s private office to discuss cuts, with the door reportedly closed tight as a laborer followed him out.

Johnson Tom Montgomery Board of Works Draven Montgomery

Rabbi Hirsch Sees Dreyfus Verdict as Likely Treason

Dr. Emil G. Hirsch, back from Europe to Chicago, predicts Captain Dreyfus will be convicted again of treason. He doubts the future of the French republic, contending bloodshed will follow regardless of the verdict. In Paris he spoke with cabmen and shopmen, finding masses oppose the current government and favor restoring a monarchy to the republic.

Chicago Emil G. Hirsch Europe Dreyfus French Republic Paris

Labor Day Parade Set for Elwood Indiana

Elwood will host the state Labor Day celebration with Indiana labor groups attending in a body. Indianapolis groups will march from Union station via Ohio and Pennsylvania streets around the Circle to the station. The train departs at 8 30 a m and returns to Elwood at 7 30 p m. Quick News From Darien Georgia reports five Negroes found guilty in a block with rioters among the accused.

Elwood Indiana Indianapolis Union Station Ohio Pennsylvania-sts Ohio-st Meridian-st Circle Washington-st Ilinois-st Darien Townsend

To Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine

An advertisement claims Yake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee from druggists. A signature appears as E. W. Grove on each remedy package.

E. W. ‘Grove

Indianap olis Stock Market Report Kemps Ho Cattle Prices

Indianapolis stock market report for Saturday Sept 2 shows steady cattle prices with slight changes. Highlights include good to prime steers 138 lbs up to 1.30 and above, fair to medium steers around 1.20 to 1.30, and various ranges for feeding steers and cows. Hogs receipts 9,599 with ship weights lower, and sheep receipts light with prices for common to good grades. Market overall quiet with mixed to heavy packing demand and unchanged overall values.

Indianapolis Shiplower C.c

City Grain Market Report for Saturday September 2

Grain prices and car counts across corn oats and hay ranges shown. Corn steady with No 1 white at 3244c and No 2 white mixed at 32c. No 2 yellow 32c. oats steady No 2 white 23%c. No 3 white 22%c. hay No 1 timothy between 8.50 and 9.00 per unit. No 2 timothy 8.00 to 9.50.

City Hay Timothy C. Hay

Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report by Shiel Co.

Receipts were good but market slow with overall declines of about 24 to 5 cents. Bacon lots ranged 4.60 to 4.65 for 1% to 150 average, 4.60 to 4.65 for 160 to 180 average. Ranges for eraser and medium hogs quoted 4.35 to 4.24. Cattle market also described as slow with mixed quality and price movement.

R. R. Shiel & Co Indianapolis

Fine horse sale and exhibition at Del Monte stables

Just arrived a car load of fine horses including drivers, trotters, pacers, saddle and family horses plus a Shetland pony and two teams of bay road mares. Exhibition and sale Monday and Tuesday at Del Monte stables behind 223 N Delaware St by Clancy and Olleman. Also advertisements for domestic help and rental notices.

Sorre del Monte N. Delaware St

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