19 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1899
Page
1
Dayton Tenn August? 19. Incendiaries burned the Dayton coal and iron company power house and buildings before daylight. Pumps and pipes were cut flooding the mines and trapping miners. Deputies and bloodhounds tracked down suspects as striking miners faced accusations amid a large loss and ongoing investigation.
Washington dispatch reports Lieut Col John G Miley inspector general of volunteers died September 19 in Manila from cerebral meningitis linked to typhoid fever. Born in Illinois he joined the military academy in 1883 and rose from second lieutenant in 1887 to colonel in the volunteer service. Miley served with Shafter, stood as Brevis of the Shafter Expedition and was sent to Manila last June.
The nude headless body of a woman, missing right leg and both arms, with a damaged left leg, washed up at Coney Island. Police puzzled over identification and possible causes including suicide, accidental drowning, steamer propeller, or murder as investigations continue.
Newlin addressed the executive committee of the union of C E societies at Central chrysian church criticizing press coverage of his quizzing of mayoral candidates on law enforcement. The committee endorsed his work and urged voters to support the committee's principles. Newlin suggested dividing Indianapolis into 25 block sections to distribute influential literature. The committee took no action.
The Indianapolis Hebrew congregation will hold a three day fair in Tomlinson Hall from October 30 to November 1 to raise funds for the new temple on North Delaware Street. The Indiana Temple Journal will be issued then, edited by Ralph Bamberger, featuring literary contributions from Hebrews.
Golgel R Elder sues for divorce from wife Hila claiming she drank cursed and consorted with evil characters. Rosa Knox also complains of husband Madison stating he abandoned her.
Fragmentary OCR hints at Kissel and Se Murray Smith performing soprano vocal work with comedian acts. Charles Minor on piano may be involved. Location and date not readable while Garden venue appears packed.
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Cape Town says Boers are expected to attack hourly. Boer agents are active. arms have been distributed in Premier Schreiner's constituency. Farmers seek militia rights for local land defense amid rising unrest and fear of uprisings among natives.
London dispatches report intense Transvaal crisis speculation over Paul Krugers resolve and belief in God. Officials note the possible backing down if his faith wavers while Chamberlain and Salisbury maintain cabinet contact amid rumors of a new conciliatory Transvaal dispatch.
From Brussels on September 19 reports say the Transvaal still hopes for peace while its last war preparations are completed. The English force in South Africa numbers 15,000 regulars to 30,000 Boers, making a Boer surprise assault advantageous if hostilities begin while British reinforcements are dispersed.
At a city council meeting, Councilman John Allen questioned whether elections would be void if machines were used. An ordinance proposing ten machines was sent to the elections committee for legal advice. A resolution allowed tests and selection of machines. The session approved a large current expenses appropriation and tax rate, with funds for police pension. The finance committee had yet to meet when they adjourned. A request from the Free Kindergarten Society for $1,000 aid was referred to the finance committee.
Paris reports confirm Capt. Alfred Dreyfus will soon be freed after a cabinet decision to pardon him. The move follows long debate and public calls for vindication, with sources noting the pardon does not equate to exoneration and that Dreyfus may seek asylum abroad before final vindication. The pardon was welcomed amid mounting political upheaval and was announced after extensive discussions with Dreyfus family in Rennes.
The Indiana auditor of state plans an examination of building and loan association No. 42 in Indianapolis at the request of officials from Michigan. Michigan reports assets in Indiana and potential insolvency questions. If receivership is needed it will be installed here.
PARIS September 19 M Scheurer Kestner former vice president of the senate and early champion of Dreyfus died Tuesday after several days illness with typhoid fever. His illness was worsened by concern over the Dreyfus case.
Fortye deaths and more fatalities were reported after last Thursday's storm near St John’s Newfoundland. The schooner Lily May is lost with seven crew, Angler swamped off Burin peninsula, Ethel foundering with eight aboard, and wreckage recovered in Conception Bay. Three men drown at Farm Yards, one from Daisy, one from Rosemary, and another killed. Total deaths rise to 26 more, on top of 14 already recorded, as wreckage scatters along the coast.
Enrollment figures for Tuesday were incomplete with principals partly reporting. The high school began with 1 050 students and the Manual Training School with 1 090. Book sellers accept old volumes while offering slight reductions on new State Board textbooks. replacements occur where the old books are near end and a few years remaining. Superintendent Goss notes prosperity does not boost attendance. it often tempts able boys to exit school for work.
Assistant district attorney J. M. LaFollette doubts authorities can reach the ex slaves relief and pension association. He notes the group has been collecting money from ex slaves to fund pensions and legislative measures. He sees no proven false representations though the plan appears visionary.
Committees are out and reports pending before business resumes. Monday morning session adjourned after a few minutes until the afternoon.
Monday at Union station marked the strongest Monday attendance in years while Tuesday was lighter yet the combined two day average surpasses all previous fair totals. The report notes fair week crowds exceed prior records across the pair of days.
A. W. Wishard United States attorney reports that the initial abstracts for block 86 have arrived and he will file suits without waiting for all abstracts. The first suit is expected to be filed on Wednesday.
Indianapolis dealer Wulschner & Son announces sale of a Chickering piano. The notice identifies the seller and location in Indiana.
Marcy's place features low prices on watches jewelry diamonds and silverware. Customers are welcome to browse a broad selection as part of the hotel cafe shopping area with steeply reduced prices listed.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather through Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures ranged from 59 degrees at 7 a.m. to 63 degrees at noon, rising to 63 by 2 p.m.
A local cafe named Penn cafe highlights its claim of offering the city’s best coffee. Patrons report rich blends and steady morning crowds as the shop promotes its brews.
Fall shoppers browse Beaton's hat store for seasonal styles and new arrivals. The display highlights a range of felt, straw, and felted hats with prices and size options available in the storefront.
William H. Ballard, Indianapolis businessman, will build the Bertha Ester Ballard home for self supporting girls to replace the Friends' boarding home at New York Street. The gift, about 20000 dollars, aims to shelter up to 40 girls, run by the Friends' church, with no charges to residents. Location not yet chosen. Ballard holds options on several sites.
A three act performance titled The etiquette of the trade finishes in Justice &mock s court. The plot centers on W Washington street with Hyman and Ringolsky as junk shop owners. Ringolsky bargains poorly, violence ensues, and fines are imposed as the tale closes with a concluding tableau.
The county council examined commissioners estimates for bridge repairs and new bridges and heard citizens’ petitions. Repairs total 9050 with payroll 5300, township requests 300 600 630, painting 2000, new bridges 150 each for 29 spans totaling 15600, coroner autopsies cut to 1000 and Julietta insane hospital running cost trimmed by 6680.
Sixteen American prisoners including Lieut. Gilmore are promised release by insurgents. Two insurgent majors met Gen. MacArthur and obtained permission to move the prisoners through American lines, accompanied by a Filipino general. The Filipino general plans to confer with Gen. Otis about peace, with no prisoner exchange sought.
W J Bryan told 16 auditor audience in O Neill Nebraska that he offered service to a Republican president at war declaration but was not accepted. He formed a regiment and after five months tried to join service, resigned to return home, and has since faced political fight rather than peace.
Washington Sept 13 Private Hoon the Ohia boy once sentenced by Gen Otis for a letter to the commanding general is now found guilty of forging signatures of all officers in his regiment and is sentenced for the forgery in a war department cable.
In Manila on September 19 petitions circulated by Filipinos ask President McKinley to expel the archbishop and friars from the islands, citing their presence as a threat to public peace amid strong anti clerical sentiment.
China protests to Washington over General Otis order excluding Chinese from the Philippine Islands. China calls the action a violation of international law and treaties, asserts it harms friendly relations, and cites McKinley’s stance. Secretary Root reviews international and military aspects of the issue.
Gen Funston and the Twentieth regiment receive a grand homecoming in Topeka after returning from the Philippines. A governor’s committee will meet them in San Francisco and guide the unit by special trains to Topeka. Gen Russell A Alger will address the soldiers.
The War Department received a dispatch from General Otis confirming that Lieutenant Gilmore and his party would be released by the Filipino insurgents. The timing of their handover to Otis was not stated.
In Castle hall Chicago I O K P committees prepared reports for an afternoon session. Charles Klee of New York urged closer fraternity over wealth and condemned orders seeking pecuniary aid, recalling the Damon and Pythias story.
The Knights and Ladies of Honor finance committee meets in Indianapolis to audit accounts ahead of the Supreme Lodge gathering on October 10. Chairman H. S. Blatt of Elwood City, Pa., reports the order at a high financial peak with everything in prime condition. Captain J. W. Wartman of Evansville serves on the committee as a member.
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