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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1899

Page

2

State Committee Backing Local Fight Aims to Win in Indianapolis

The Republican state central committee plans to raise funds and organize in Indianapolis to secure a local victory this fall. Denison hosts discuss shifting pressure on Bookwalter backers and rallying Overstreet Fairbanks and the old ring to unite for victory. The census supervisors in 13 districts will be deployed to aid the GOP effort nationwide.

Ich Denison Columbia Club Bookwalter Hernly Overstreet Fairbanks Ring g.,Co. P State Central Committee

Political capital and farm machinery prices noted

In Shelbyville Indiana, the Daily Republican edito rial claims farmers backing the Republican ticket will face rising costs as the grief trust recoups gains from McKinley supporters. Separately in Plainfield, the Hayworth family reunion marks the second centennial of their immigrant arrival with visitors from several states.

Grief Trust McKinley Plainfield Ind Hayworth Friends’ Park Oklahoma Kansas Illinois Ohio North Carolina America

Mines at Dayton remain critical after flood and fire

No lives were lost. The Dayton Tennessee mine disaster remains critical with $30,000 in building losses. Initial reports of men trapped in flooded sections were found incorrect as inquiries continue into arson and the fire.

Chattanooga Tenn Dayton,Tenn

Preacher Robbed in Home on Fifteenth Street

Thieves forced entry at Rev. Marion Crossley’s residence 308 HE Fifteenth Street Tuesday night and stole $12. Police investigated the burglary and collected evidence at the scene.

Marion Crossley Fifteenth St

State House Chat Recaps Texas Duties and Odd Notices

H L Kramer of Attica presents a peseta from the Infanta Maria Teresa wrecked at Santiago to Chas E Wilson of the governor's office. The governor plans to attend the Dallas flag return ceremony on Oct 4 and may join the Daughters of the Confederacy. He is invited by the Grand Order of Caliphs for Sept 28–29 in Dallas but will not be in Texas then. The attorney-general's office received a letter from Aroma Ind noting fouling of Ducke Creeke by an Elwood factory. An attache read an ad about a Greenfield doctor offering hair analysis for cures. A joke follow-up involved a state house lady stenographer’s hair sent and a claim of miraculous cure with divine aid. Also noted is a product claim for coughs and bronchial troubles from a local gossipy ad speaker.

H. L. Kramer Attica Chas. E. Wilson Infanta Maria Teresa Santiago Daughters of the Confederacy Dallas Grand Order of Caliphs Texas Attorney-General's Aroma Ind Ducke Elwood State House

Surrender of Jules Guerin Ends Six Week Siege in Paris

Jules Guerin and his besieged followers surrendered at dawn after a senate order for capture. M. Cochefort read the summons as troops surrounded Guerin’s house. Guerin, departing for prison, said he surrendered out of love for the soldiers. Crowds gathered but demonstrations stayed peaceful.

Paris Jules Guerin Guerin Senate M. Guerin M. Cochefort Cochefort Duke of Orleans

Observations on menopause and unborn rights debate

The American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists met in Denison with papers by Dr. A P Clarke on menopause symptoms and treatment, Dr J M Duff on menopause hemorrhage, Dr W E B Davis on liver and biliary tract wounds, Dr W W Seymour on gallstone surgery, and Dr C A L Reed on a memorial address to Lawson Tait, plus Dr Edward J ll's presidential address on unborn rights and conception prevention. Reed praised Tait’s life and surgery reforms, contrasting his method with a famed French surgeon's tools.

American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Denison A. P. Clarke Cambridge Mass J. M. Duff Pittsburg W. E. B. Davis Birmingham W. W. Seymour Troy N. Y W. H. Myers Fort Wayne Ind Charles A. L. Reed Cincinnati Lawson Tait Edward J. Ll Newark N. J Reed Tait Hae Tolu

Three Killed in Frisco Road Collision Near Kansas City

A passenger train on the Frisco road collided head on with a freight train near Kansas City on Wednesday, killing three railroad men and injuring four. The dead are B. F. Reddick a freight engineer from Springfield Missouri Charles Ridock a passenger fireman from Springfield Herelson a freight brakeman from Springfield.

Freight wreck near Johnson City kills two in Tennessee

In a Southern Railway collision near Johnson City on Wednesday two men died. Charles Perry and Sam Trimstaff of Elizabethton were killed as sections of a freight train breached and fourteen cars were wrecked with several railroad workers injured.

Chattanooga Tenn Johnson City Southern Railway Charles Perry Sam Trimstaff Elizabethton

Train wreck kills engineer in West Virginia

One passenger train No. 3 on the B and O line derailed near Parkersburg West Virginia on Wednesday morning. Engineer William Myers was killed.

Parkersburg W. Va William Myers

Judge Acquits Quinn After Assault Trial at Nickel Plate Saloon

Judge Cox found James Quinn not guilty on the assault charge against Minnie Crawley though he endorsed excessive force. He was held on new charges including liquor law violations and witness suppression. Co defendants Charles Jordan and Daniel J. Quigley faced perjury charges with bond set at $400.

James Quinn Minnie Crawley Cox Cunningham City Hospital Massachusetts Are

Schwartz Gets It As Monument Regents Set War Group Contract

The monument regents awarded Rudolph Schwartz an 8500 dollar contract for the cascade war group. They rejected other peace group bids and ordered new submissions in 60 days. Critics viewed Schwartz’s design as best, with Hermann Matzen in second. A wounded soldier pictured in the state house room accompanies praise of the winning work.

Monument Regents Cascade War Rudolph Schwartz Maj. Menzies Indiana Schwartz Hermann Matzen State House

Earthquake in Asia Minor Valley Kills Hundreds

A devastating earthquake struck Asia Minor on September 20 causing widespread destruction in the Mindere valley and killing hundreds as rescue efforts began.

Asia Minor

Next I O K P Meeting Sees Ritual Reform and Chicago Victory

The Independent Order of K P met at Castle Hall in Chicago with morning reports adopted and no change to the mortuary fund of 500 dollars. A new ritual was adopted and the finance committee reported favorably. Chicago won the bid to host the next session against Wheeling.

K. of P Castle Han Ohio St Finance Committee Chicago Wheeling W. Va Supreme Commander

Postmaster Hess Causes Commotion in Haughville

Postmaster Hess visits the suburb of Haughville and demands more stamps, frightening the postmistress as she explains a stamp shortage after a big rush. The exchange ends with Hess insisting on better supply for the drawer.

Hess Haughville

Births Deaths and Marriages Record

William and Anna Lichtsinn city girl. J and Nannie Mutkenhorst 1514 Barth ave girl. G and Lena Flick city boy. Robert and Amelia Morgerson 1041 W Twenty-eighth-st girl. Chauncey and Henrice Clark 427 N Capitol av girl. W J and Alice King 1208 S Tinois-st girl. George and Amelia Derleth 420 W Mc Carty-st boy. John and Mrs Simms city girl. Sam and Minnie Cohen 645 S Pennsyl vaniarst boy. G and Gertrude Smith 1318 EB Tenth-st Martin and Susan Sims 1205 Malott ave Patrick and Ela Fanning 179 N Senate Charles and Allie Maley 303 Lynn-st boy. Deatha Thomas Parry 77 cancer 1214 N Illinois-st. Lawrence Richards 31 typhoid fever 625 N Liberty-st. Bertie Stewart 1 spinal meningitis 9412 W Washington-st. Marriage Licenses Arthur Seymour to Fanny Mack Walter Goldsmith to Evelina Crawford Harold Williams to Helen Kiley Charles Bartlet to Catherine Ragan Robert Yorger to Margarette Christopher Manuel Kennedy to Alline McCain Charlies Parker to Victoria Dickerson Edwart Gillian to Matte Johnson Richard Landan to Etta Myers. Emory Davis to Edith Gladden.

William and Anna Lichtsinn Nannie Mutkenhorst Barthave G. and Lena Flick Robert and Amelia Morgerson W. Twenty-eighth-st Chauncey and Henrice Clark N. Capitol Ave W. J Alice King S. Tinois George and Amelia Derleth W. McCarty-st John Mrs. Simms Sam and Minnie Cohen S. Pennsylvaniarst Gertrude Smith Tenth-st Martin and Susan Sims Malott Ave Patrick and Ela Fanning N. Senate Ave Charles and Allie Maley Lynn-st Thomas Parry St. Lawrence Richards Liberty Bertie Stewart Washington-st Arthur Seymour Fanny Mack Walter Goldsmith Evelina Crawford Harold Williams Helen Kiley Charles Bartlet Catherine Ragan Robert Yorger Margarette Christopher Manuel Kennedy Alliné’ McCain Charlies Parker Victoria Dick

Dissolution Action That Targets Window Glass Trust

In Anderson Indiana based superior court Judge Ryan heard arguments for dissolving a window glass manufacturers trust in Madison County and appointing a receiver for each company. The state's attorney alleges a pool violates charter powers and a conspiracy harms labor trade and the public.

Anderson Ind Superior Court Ryan Combine of Madison County

First Black Volunteers Enlist in Fort Snelling Era

Two men Charles Kimble and William Parker become the first to answer the call for negro volunteers for the Forty eighth and Forty-ninth regiments. The local station sent 21 men to Fort Snelling on Wednesday morning.

Charles Kimble William Parker Fort Snelling

Norwegian Cutter Finds Andree Expedition Anchor

Aften bladet reports the Norwegian cutter Martha Larsask located an anchor buoy marked Andree polar expedition north of King Charles island on September 9.

Andree Stockholm Aftenbladet Martha Larsask King Charles Island

Big Four Officials Meet to Revise Train Rules

Seven division superintendents led by General-manager Schaff and General-superintendent Van Winkle convene to revise railway operating rules for the Big Four line. The session aims to standardize procedures and improve efficiency across divisions.

Schaff van Winkle

Opening of Horuff's Shoe Store Ends a Storied Comeback

The Horuff family reopened in Indianapolis after the 1870 panic wiped out their Madison wholesale and retail shoe business. Mrs. Horuff led the revival, expanding the shop from a repair concern to a 2,500 square foot store with her sons joining as partners. The formal opening Tuesday from 7 to 10 pm drew a crowded, festive audience with music and souvenirs.

Heruff's Virginia Ave Madison Ind Frank J

Shop News Suits and Capes Offer Deep Discounts

Advertises woolen suiting up to 15.00 and BATES styles at 14.75 to 20.95, with silk lined jackets and soft skirts. Golf capes highlighted from 1.20 to 7.98, including capes with hoods and fringe, and fur collaretts with silk or electric seal linings priced around 3.98 to 7.48.

Serga Megire Sislete Ev Eilie

Big Rug Sale Offers High Grade Room Size Rugs

Advertises a house fitting rug sale with room size rugs at low prices. Highlights Smyrna 9x12 wool rugs at $21.95, Axminster 9x12 wool at $21.95, Fibre Wilton 6 ft by 9 ft at $3.19?, and various patterns including Brussels and moquette. Emphasizes easy cleaning and no installation needed.

Smyrna Axminster Wilton Nick Cheyinpeeey Paige

Great Sale of Fleeced Goods and Dry Goods Bargains

A long ad lists wholesale and retail bargains for flannel fabrics Canton and Shaker flannel Outing flannel and flannelettes plus Seasides flannel and warm dress sacques. Also advertised are cereals coffee rice beans flour and rolled oats with price points and a customer refund guarantee on flour.

Mara Sega New Carolina ABC Arle Odacals Daum Sanatorium Tiptsn Gladio California Japan Rachetta Abaiesenss

Monon Stockholders Meet At O'Reilly Office

The Monon stockholders gathered in the office of A J O Reilly general agent. The annual report shows 337 miles of main line. Gross earnings totaled 3 501 121.01 with operating expenses 2 354 950.42 and net earnings 1 146 170.59. Total surplus stood at 274 747.78 versus 89 129 296 the prior year. During the year three engines 250 flat cars and 50 stock cars were bought for 173 655.80. Automatic couplers and air brakes were installed on 7 cars. The report also reviews the litigation that led to the receiver and the creation of the present company.

Monon A. J. O'Reilly Enines

Insurance agent arrested after striking elderly woman

A. J. Loveless an insurance agent was arrested by Officer Hagerman after he ran into Mrs. Holland an aged woman at 6025 N Capitol Ave causing her to be knocked down. She was taken by ambulance and witnesses said he attempted to drive away after the accident.

A. J. Loveless Hagerman Illinois Washington-sts Holland N. Capitol Ave Aveless

Central Ave Bridge Replacement Underway In City Life

Machinery is already being put in place to tear out the old Central ave bridge and erect a new one. John Philip Sousa, the composer and bandmaster, arrived at the Bates Wednesday morning. Miss Jennie Van Wylick, manager of the Woman's exchange, was called to West Baden Tuesday night by her mother's death. Complaint is made that a crowd of rough colored youngsters are holding up small white riders on the Central ave cycle path at Thirtieth st.

Ohio Hamilton McLean Illinois Car Company Hegenisch Florence Marryat Brighton England Frances Lean James Lynch Columbus Estill Chattanooga Tenn L. M. Kuhns Jones Barney Olsen Kansas City New York Central Ave John Philip Sousa Bates Jennie van Wylick Woman's Exchange West Baden Central-ave Thirtieth-st

Cattle Prices Rise in Chicago and Lima Markets

Cattle at Chicago sold Wednesday at 3.90 dollars per hundred pounds. Oil at Lima Ohio advanced 2 cents Wednesday. North Lima price at 1.40, South Lima and Indiana at 1.01.

Chicago Lima. O North Lima South Lima Indiana

Spain Alone Responsible in Naval Plea

Admiral Montejo’s counsel in Madrid argues the government bears full responsibility for Montejo's defeat. He accuses the state of waging a mad war that sacrificed small Spanish fleets to large American squadrons.

Spain Madrid Montejo

Indianapolis Stock Market Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Steady

Indianapolis stock market report for Sept 20 shows cattle receipts 1 10 ship ments 300 market steady prices unchanged export and shipping cattle range good to prime steers 1385 and up fair to medium 1950 to 1650 while cows and veal calves quote, hogs receipts 6500 market active prices steady to 472.15 for medium to good, sheep receipts 400 market quiet with good to choice lambs 5 60 to 6 60 and mixed weights 4 60 to 4 65. roughs 8 75 4 25.

Indianapolis Casseaiven

City Grain Market Inspections Report Sept 20

Wheat No 3 red rejected 1 car 2 cars total 3 cars. Corn No 1 white 12 cars No 3 white 3 cars No 4 white 1 car No 2 yellow 7 cars No 3 yellow 1 car No 2 mixed 7 cars No 2 mixed 2 cars total 33 cars. Hay No 2 timothy 2 cars total 2 car. Wheat quiet No 7 red 67c No 2 red 68 16c September 6ic wagon 67c. Corn Duill No 1 white 32 1 4c No 3 white one color 32 c No 4 white 136% 31%4c No 2 white mixed 32c No 8 white mixed 32c No 4 white mixed 247d lc No 2 yellow 32c No & yellow 2c No 4 yellow 29 31c No 2 mixed 31c No 3 mixed 32c No 4 mixed 2 51Ic ear 1%c. Oats Firm No 2 white 4 %ec Me 3 white 23%c No 2 mixed 2%c No 8 mixed 214%c. Hay No 1 timothy 8504.00 We 2 timothy 8 00 8 50.

Timothy Corn—Duill Hay

Market Report From Indianapolis Stock Day

We had fair receipts today with prices mixed for hogs and cattle. Hogs ranged from 4.65 to 4.72 per cwt with heavy and medium weights noted, while 110 pound pigs and light workers saw lower quotes. Cattle market remained about steady as buyers and sellers weighed options.

B. RB Shiel & Co Indianapolis

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The Republican State Central Committee Herrily Parks Martin Democratic State Central Committee Hugh Dougherty Bluffton Senator Horner Brazil the Grand Martin Jerome Herff Peru Bryan Shelbyville Daily Republican Henry Whitford Canaan Conn Cascade Atdin Asia Minor Combine Sedly Webb J. M. Combs Downes New Orleans Frisco Manila Sloane Eng Dreyfus Ottumwa Tuxedo Minneapolis Cramps Philadelphia Norfolk Carter Griggs Washington United States George Palmer Washington, Ga Gainesville, Ga John Dudley John Smith Berry O’kelley Henry Oliver Lincoln Neb Jennie Krohm Bergen Norway Mobile Ala Trigi Admiral Montejo Admiral Dewy Partlett Tripp Samoan Commission Palmer House Tom Lewis Carey Taylor Edward Tuck Chase National Bank Dartmouth College Hanover N. H Riehl Manufacturing Company Capital Imperial Condensed Milk Company Trenton Evansville Northwest Farquhar Admiral Sampson Sampson Boston Navy Yard Schley South Atlantic Brooklyn McKinney City Life Meginnis Nathaniel S Twenty First St LODGE Webber-Burton CO Pennsylvania St Indiana-ave New York St Reto Massachusetts-ave South-star Geo. C. Detch Pennsylvania City Grain Market
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