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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1899

Page

2

Democrats Rush To Certify Ballot Nominators

The Sun reports a last minute scramble by Democrats to file certificates for their candidates before the 15 day deadline while Republicans, accused of a near trap, delayed. City clerk Stuckmeyer and deputy Tama describe quiet filing efforts and party tensions as Logsden and Bowlus push a last minute document.

Republican Committee Election Board Logsdon Bowlus Committee Stuckmeyer SUN Merrill Moores English Ave Joe Bell Mr. Moores Logsden Moores

Bad Colore d Boy Albert Coleman Fined in Police Court

Albert Coleman colored was fined five dollars and costs by Acting Judge Reinhard in police court Tuesday for striking Frank Gardner with a stone. A South city crowd of colored youths has assaulted a woman, and Coleman joined after Gardner punched a colored youth. Coleman has prior workhouse punishment for throwing stones. Mrs Coleman caused a disturbance at police headquarters demanding leniency for her son as her husband suffers dropsy and may die soon.

Albert Coleman Frank Gardner Rein Hard Gardner Coleman Reinhard

The Best Man Wins in Prize Ring Health Tale

A brief note extols Pistesexs Stomach Bitters as a long trusted remedy for constipation, dyspepsia, liver trouble and fever, claiming fifty years of proven results. A bottle neck stamp is mentioned for the product.

A. Berenus

Probate meddler stalls young lovers and a soldier’s wife

Probate commissioner Walker intervenes in two cases, denying Eloise Levy a $5 party celebration at age 18 and delaying a minor soldier’s wife from joining him in Columbus hospital. Eloise’s guardian refutes the engagement funds, while Keeley’s wife vows to travel to the hospital despite the court’s ruling.

Walker Cupid Eloise Levy Bernard Union Trust Company Guardian Miss Levy Mr. Walker George Buskirk Guardian Trust Company Eloise Winfield S. Keeley Columbus O. Keeley Santiago Indianapolis Columbus, O

Allen Not Reserved for Season by Hoosier Leader

Bud Fowler of a colored baseball club from Findlay Ohio says he will take a team to California this fall and play through winter Capt Allen may leave for Marion Ohio Tuesday night He hopes to return to Indianapolis next spring President Golt did not reserve Allen to avoid hindering his Hoosier leader in any way If Allen plays in the Western league next season it will be with Indianapolis Golt prioritizes Allen's career over keeping him inked to a deal

Bud Fowler Capt. Allen Bud Findlay California Marion Indianapolis Golt Allen

Aroma Man Attacks Taylor Salary Over Odor Fight

A Aroma resident who fought Duck creek odors from a nearby factory wrote to Attorney General W L Taylor complaining of inaction. He warns of seeking an injunction against Taylor’s salary for not performing duties, citing tax money and alleged harmful bacteria.

Aroma Duck Creek Elwood W. L. Taylor Attourney

Conductor's error causes fatal Auburn collision

A west-bound New York Central passenger train collided with an east-bound freight at Wheeler's bridge near Auburn New York on Tuesday killing three and wounding six. The dead include Emmet Lancelot and J G Curry of Rochester and Geo E King. Baggageman R J Frew of Geneva was likely fatally injured while the freight conductor escaped unharmed.

Auburn N. Y New York Central Wheeler's Bridge Emmet Lancelot Rochester J. G. Curry Geo. E

Admiral Dewey Home From Voyage Says He Is Well

Admiral Dewey, interviewed aboard his flagship, reported good health after his ocean crossing on one engine and one propeller at about ten knots. He declared, Tell the people that I'm mighty glad to reach here. William Shields, colored, is in City hospital with a knife wound in the neck after an Tuesday night fight with Peter Holt at 3544 Kentucky Ave.

New York Dewey William Shields Peter Holt Kentucky Ave

Fire at Ima Pierce's establishment on Virginia Ave

A blaze reported at 540 a.m. Tuesday destroyed part of Ima Pierce's establishment located at 1058 Virginia Avenue. The cause remains unknown and no injuries are mentioned.

Ima Pierce Virginia Ave

Card circulated by unions attacks Bookwalter scab status

The piece describes a labor union card targeting Bookwalter as a non union figure. It claims Albert Zaring reduced findings about Bookwalter, a former Fort Wayne Typographical Union member, to a card sent to unions. It alleges his 1891 house at 3210 North Illinois Street involved non union carpenters and paints. It notes no union recognition since moving to Indianapolis.

Albert Zaring Taggart Bookwalter Fort Wayne Indianapolis N. Tllinois St Hubbert & Rose

No Bridge on Central Ave Delays Winter Thoroughfare

County commissioner Greer doubts local approval for a $2000 footbridge over Fall Creek during the new stone bridge project. The Central area will be cut off for months with a northern streetcar line rerouting to Illinois Street for city transfers. Builders have not laid stone, risking winter work. The old bridge sold for $300 to J C Adams as tearing begins.

Central-ave Fall Creek Greer Central Area Illinois St J. C. Adams Kentucky-ave

Murdered by Tramps in Indiana Night Watchman Killed

John Craig night watchman at Sturgis is slain early Tuesday by tramps who held up two chimney sweeps. Craig tried to arrest them. they fired and fled. A posse searches the region as a mob captures one suspect near Lagrange while the other remains at large. Police in border counties coordinate to curb mob violence.

Lagrange Ind John Craig Sturgis Craig Aft Wiods Here Michigan Indiana Ohio

Births and Deaths in Local Notices

Birth announcements list F A Treagan and Mary. Myers. Simpson. Churchman. Wurgler. Cocoren. Hudson. Reed. Clinger. Carosella. Mullin. Peppock with numerous addresses and a girl or boy birth. Death notices name Charles Clark and Mary Selzer among others with ages and causes like Brights disease and heart failure. multiple prematurity and apoplexy cases. list includes diseases, ages, and addresses. A Marriage License section lists six couples: Gilmore and Try. King and Kistler. Moore and Mead. Harding and Bush. Arnold and Hollingsworth.

Deates F. A Mary Treagan Illinois St Harry Lulu Myers S. Pennsylvania St William and Icona Simpson Frank and Pearl Hudson S. Y West-st Oliver and Blanch Reed W. Marketst Albert and Clinger Patterson-st Vincenzo and Gurseppina Carosella S. Alabama-st W. J Belle Mullin Bellfontaine Charles Clark Cornell-ave Mary KK. Selzer Sanders-st Jackson N. Senate-ave Newton Thomas M. Clark W. Twenty Third-St Henry J. Baldus D. Congelmann Tacoma-ave Frederick Kiefer E. Georgia-st John Moloney S. West-st William Gilmore Berdie Try John King Yessie Kistler Jessé Moore Luella Mead Frank G. Harding Lena M. Bush Wiliam H. Arnold Lizzie G. Hollingsworth

Runaway Team Tramples Indiana Boy to Death

Ten year old son of Albert Neese of Poland dies after attempting to stop a runaway team. Other items report Monroe Christ of Liberty driven to insanity by religion and love, Mrs Mary McCrea near Sodom discovering two harmless snakes on her infant, and Steinman family fears after door rapping signals death with Ora McDaniel receiving a warning and near death.

Albert Neesé Poland Monroe Christ Liberty Mary McCrea Sodom Steinman Homestead Ora McDaniel Bix

Fall and Winter Hats and Trimmings Display

Tomorrow and the day after we will display a truly select gathering of novel ideas in hats bonnets toques walking hats shapes and trimmings. The season now upon us shows more new features than in 5 or 6 years with pieces from famous trimmers from the other side New Yorkers and our own workrooms promise clever concepts and handiwork.

Fall and Winter Ready-to-Wear Opening Sale Highlights

Opening and special sale of suits jackets capes furs and ready-to-wear for fall and winter. Features include homespun suits at 9.75, broad cloth and camel hair suits 15.00, varied skirts up to 11.50, fur jackets from a New York furrier, cloth jackets at 7.48, and golf capes with plaid designs. Silk waists offered at 3.30.

New York

WM Block Co opens new millinery and coats parade

A large Monday opening at the WM Block Co on South Capitol Avenue featured an extensive women’s department with velvet polks, chiffon linings, and lavender accents. Manager Cleaver displayed silk skirts, tailored suits, golf capes, and winter coats while a separate event recounted a violent incident at a shop involving Newt McBride and blacksmith Clarence Whann, leaving McBride with a fractured skull.

H. P. Wasson Manager Black

Bryant paints vice-president wed schoolgirl in Princeton

George E. Bryant, vice-president of the Bryant paint company, married Edna Kell in Princeton Indiana. The bride, a schoolgirl, returned to school after the ceremony and will continue her studies.

Princeton Ind George E. Bryant Bryant Paint Company Edna Kell

Mayor Pursues City Space Rental Revenue

Chicago September 26 Mayor Harrison proposes tapping space under streets sidewalks and alleys in the downtown district. He sent a council report estimating annual rental value at 472 615 dollars and argues the city should receive this revenue.

Chicago Harrison

Lon Maury in Trouble Over Stolen Watch Charge

Lon R Maury a jeweler at 207 Massachusetts Ave faces a police court charge of receiving stolen goods on a Wednesday. His clerk George Stewart will also appear. Prosecution alleges he paid 25 cents for a gold watch from a 12 year old buyer or that he stole it from Mrs Fewel of 21 N Alabama St Maury denies the accusation while his mother says she witnessed the sale.

Lon Maury Lon R. Maury Massachusetts Ave Jas George Stewart Fewel Alabama-st. Maury

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad and Piano Sale

An advertisement promises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a money back guarantee by E. W. Grove. Separate note sells shop worn pianos and organs from Wulschner & Son, with a miscellaneous line about rock faced stone imitation and a Talbot block address.

E. W. Grove Wulschner & Son's H. IL Talbot

Boiler Explosion Hits Auburn Mill. Workers Hurt

A boiler explosion at a hand saw mill in Auburn Indiana on Tuesday killed Waldo Shutz instantly. William Richmond was probably fatally injured while George Keester sustained a broken leg and Fred Gouley suffered three fractured ribs. An iron heating tank rolled over workers as the building and machinery were wrecked.

Auburn Ind Waldo Shutz William Richmond George Keester Fred Gouley

Domestic disputes filed in county court

Katie Jowson sues husband George claiming he forced her from their home on Sept 10 after repeated commands to leave. William Spaulging counters his wife Kallie complains of her fatigue in their marriage. Rolla Parsley seeks separation from Buta due to alleged infidelity. Lucinda E Pinnell of 265 S Noble St accuses husband George of threats to murder and petitions relief.

Katie Jowson George Thorce Lucinda E. Pinnel S. Noble St

For Sale and Rentals Adverts and Market Notes in Indiana

A long OCR remnants page lists advertisements for Court House Grocery with prices on sugar coffee and sorghum, two large stores on Washington Street with phone numbers, multiple FOR RENT notices for furnished and unfurnished rooms around Massachusetts Avenue and Illinois, a nurse seeking position, and a few job ads. It also includes a stock market report for Indianapolis on September 24 with cattle hogs and sheep prices, and a City Grain Market update with inspections and prices for corn wheat oats and hay. The item mix reflects a busy urban classifieds page combining retail promos, lodging ads, employment requests, and market summaries.

Will of George W. Julian probated in Irvington

The will of ex congressman George W. Julian probated Tuesday provides for sale of his Irvington home valued at 10 000 to 15 000 dollars and 1090 dollars to each son Frederick and Paul. Remainder to daughter Grace Julian Clark. Sons report large advances from their shares. His library furniture and pictures go to Mrs. Clark. Ambrose P. Stanton named executor.

George W. Julian Irvington Frederick Paul Grace Julian Clark

Dr Kane Elected President Of Wabash College

Crawfordsville Indiana September 26 Dr W P Kane was unanimously elected president of Wabash College at a board of trustees meeting Thursday morning.

Fire damages Fort Wayne clothing house nearly fourteen thousand

Fort Wayne Ind September 24 The Judge Thieme and Sons clothing house sustained about 14000 dollars in fire damage Tuesday.

Fort Wayne Ind Judge Thieme & Sons

Unclear wartime notes reach Manila and Washington

The fragmenting dispatches mention Puebla reaching Manila and Kruger struggling to hold forces. Emperor William may mediate between Transvaal and England. An AC train collided with a freight in Greensburg West Virginia on Monday night killing one. The Central Labor Union in Washington asks McKinley to skip the Chicago federal building cornerstone ceremony.

Puebla Manila Kruger Emperor William Transvaal England Greensburg W. Va Central Labor Union Washington McKinley Federal Chicago

Shiel’s Anti-trust Livestock Market Report

Indianapolis market report notes light receipts and a strong day with prices up 2 to 6 cents. Quotes cover choice mediums to heavy hogs at 4.70 to 4.82 and 180 weight hogs around 4.70 to 4.82 percent. cattle steady, workers with pigs 110 pounds up selling around 4.75.

Indianapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

August Tama Keeley Taylor Late Indiana News THE WM. H. Block Co Newt. McBride S. Capitolave Clarence Whann Louisiana St Streit Lancaster McBride Whann H. E. Itskin Itskin Gaion Station Restaurance Galling Yorks William Spaulging Kallie Staund Rolla Parsley Buta Court House EL Washington-st. Telephoie W. Washington-st Gentieman New Jersey Californiast Massachusetts-ave Hi N. Tllinois Larée N.llinois Massachusetts New York Sc Williams Michigan St Wiliams Timothy George Julian R. B. Shiel & Co Anti-trust
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