27 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1899
Page
1
A Chicago exchange discusses methods tested before elevating tracks to protect pedestrians. John O Neill details city ordinances on trains and gates, then outlines three elevation schemes and an emphasis on reducing deaths at grade crossings from 400 to 600 annually. The piece notes viaducts and subways faced feasibility and cost challenges.
The Indianapolis Rough Notes defends the Indiana insurance companies alliance against Portland anti trust charges seeking a uniform rate. It argues forced individual schedules would raise costs, noting experts regularly handle rate setting more efficiently for all firms.
The second day of the railway mail clerks session in St Louis opened with 300 delegates. Morning talks focused on constitutional and by law changes as dues and a $2,000 death benefit were seen as too low. Secretary treasurer J. W. Henry reported a year end balance of $30,089 with $89,848.50 from interest and assessments and $78,000 in benevolence paid.
Local chatter records a strange eerie sound as night faded the Bay area, though few details emerge. The unusual incident centers on a housewife noting frost affecting plants and a steam buildup near a boiler, described in fragmented overheard remarks.
Attorney-general William L. Taylor travels to Washington to file a brief with the U S Supreme Court in a state versus Indiana Manufacturing Co dispute over taxing patents granted by the federal government. He plans oral argument next week and argues the broader issue of state power to tax federal franchises.
The Board of Works referred bids for stone and steel bridges over Fall Creek at Illinois and Meridian to the city engineer for recommendation. Lowest bids were H A Mansfield 59 000 for stone at Meridian street, Melan bridge 53 995 for stone at Illinois street, Hoosier Construction Co 21 600 for steel Lafayette Bridge Co 9 795 80 for abutments, with other project awards including Market street abutments to William Fife and superstructures by Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Co and WW Winslow on multiple sites.
Admiral George Dewey takes command as flagship Olympia leads a formidable squadron including Chicago New York Brooklyn Indiana Massachusetts Texas and gunboats Algonquin and Gresham up the bay to Tompkinsville. Howison joins with Chicago as Dewey asserts seniority amid celebratory cheers from Staten Island and Long Island.
Dewey's kin traveled to Tompkinsville to see the admiral, led by his brother Charles Dewey. The party of ten expressed pride in George Dewey, praising his world stature while stressing their family bond. George, the admiral's son, joined his father late Tuesday afternoon.
Senator Beveridge refused to reveal personal details about Admiral Dewey saying he was often at the Olympia in the Philippines and became well acquainted with him.
Cincinnati merchant Charles G Blewett says paper prices are rising driven by higher demand and pulp and bag trusts. He notes a June sale at 1.15 now 1.45, with a 15 cent jump recently and expectations of further increases as paper use expands in wrapping sugar, stove pipes, and other goods.
Admiral Dewey speaks on Aguinaldo and Otis in New York. He says Otis lacks focus, cannot hold all roles, and that Filipinos are not ready for self government yet but may be soon. Dewey praises Olympia sailors as the best in the world.
John N. and Martin Matz saloonkeepers at 11 E. Market Street filed partnership and individual bankruptcy petitions on Wednesday. The partnership shows assets of 3695 dollars against 2753 dollars liabilities. Martin Matz lists 757 dollars liabilities and 489 assets, while John W. Matz shows 667 dollars liabilities and 377 assets.
Adjt gen Corbin criticizes New York Dewey parade plans noting the marching troops cannot be divided into eight abreast to fit beneath the arch. He compares the arch entrance to a circus tent while remarking on Dewey Otis disagreement and the war department stir.
At Sandy Hook on September 27 Admiral Dewey greeted Rear-admiral Sampson with a warm embrace and firm handshake after the Olympia fired a salute in his honor. They walked to the quarter deck together, passing at the gangway.
Miss Katherine Sweeney sister of A M Sweeney and John N Wheatley of Cincinnati will wed at 5 30 p m Wednesday at Bishop Chatard’s residence by Rev Victor Brucker The ceremony will be simple and the bridal party will proceed to the train after the marriage They plan a wedding journey to Old Point Comfort
Washington reports that after the Dewey funeral week in New York, Admiral Dewey will be detached from the Olympia and sent to Boston for overhaul, then not assigned to duty until consulted by the president and Secretary Long. He may join the Philippines commission in November and could serve as confidential adviser to the secretary of the navy, with ample leave available.
Charles G Field joins Bates House as a well fed looking clerk from the Grand Pacific hotel Chicago and previously served as a clerk at the Planters St Louis Messrs Cressinger and Campbell remain in their clerk roles.
Brussels reports King Leopold's yacht Aberta seized at Selzaete for damaging a bridge. Southampton notes bag gage from Carpentras labelled Dreyfus arriving for transhipment to London. Tokio reports US transport Tartar with Twentieth Kansas volunteers en route to San Francisco by October 8. Berlin papers discuss potential changes in the Prussian cabinet and its likely impact.
New York reports a celebratory morning as Admiral Dewey, amid cheers, receives congratulations aboard the Olympia. His brother Charles and relatives greet him while Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen, on behalf of President McKinley, offers a welcome. Dewey visits several ships and returns calls from earlier visitors.
New York on September 27 saw a broad sweep as police moved to detain suspects before the Dewey celebration. A total of 75 people were arrested and held, including four women, in the day’s efforts to curb crime during the event.
Howison arrives aboard the cruiser Chicago in New York after a five month voyage around Africa to St Helena and the South American coast. The ship carried Admiral Howison and halted in port Wednesday morning.
Washington reports Admiral Howison reaches New York on Wednesday adding to the surprise surrounding Dewey’s reception. His seniority places him near the admiral in honors while Rear-admiral Sampson remains the Navy Department’s parade commander. Chicago’s prominent place in the marine procession will be arranged with Howison’s rank in mind.
New York dispatch reports a suggestion that Admiral Dewey consider a political role. The article notes Dewey will not mix politics with his duties and remains firm on his professional obligations.
The city braces for a cold season as gas supply remains tight with no expected increase over last winter. Officials from Consumers' and Indianapolis Gas Co. cite potential legal action on pumping stations and ongoing pipeline upgrades, while residents on the north side report a dip in gas pressure amid aging infrastructure and a new ten inch line being laid toward Grant county.
The Earl Fruit Company filed suit at noon on Wednesday against W. Harry Roberts and Harry E. Schad, trading as Roberts & Co., commission merchants at 207 E. Maryland. The demand seeks 700 dollars for an alleged overdue account following the firm’s sudden closing on Tuesday. Schad has sold his interest. Roberts is absent from the city. The Maryland street office is empty and all stock has been turned over to creditors. Roberts claimed he would quit business, having told his employer Monday night that he was involved. No other creditors or amounts owed are known at this time.
Byce Moore of Tipton was appointed truancy officer of Tipton county by the State truancy board, replacing Joseph Major who resigned after the county council cut the statutory salary by two dollars a day. State superintendent Jones and Attorney General Taylor say councils lack power to reduce salaries fixed by law, and a supreme court test case may follow.
Calcutta reports confirm more than 300 deaths from the earthquakes and floods in the Hill district. Rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the scope and seek aid.
CHICAGO Sept 27 The Board of Review has raised the Pullman Palace Car Company's personal property assessment from 1,500,000 to 3,900,000, a substantial jump that excludes real estate. The move heightens financial scrutiny of the firm and signals potential shifts in its valuation and tax obligations.
Mrs. Elizabeth Furgason of Irvington area died suddenly Tuesday afternoon in Hume Illinois. She was the aunt of Charles Buchanan and leaves several children. Her husband Alexander Furgason died two years ago.
Miss Ella Ellicott, longtime stenographer in the state labor commissioners office, died Wednesday morning at her home, 411 East Christ. She previously worked for Burford's printing establishment for several years.
Bryan to speak in Kentucky on October 16 18. A burglar seized a $25 clock at Secretary Gage’s Washington home. Max Regis the anti Semite agitator who fled from Algiers is reported in Italy. Walter Coston of Norfolk Virginia faces hanging on November 17 for murder alongside Alex Tate. Ongoing speculation links highbinders to a Woog Gee killing in Juarez Mexico. Twenty one Chinese arrested amid a garbled ad like text about waterite jewelry and cheap hats.
Reports detail Democratic and Republican jockeying in Indianapolis city committee rooms. Mayor Taggart, Joe Bell, and Albert Sahm are highlighted for active roles and busy schedules, with precinct committeemen called in and payments of about twenty dollars per head. A. A. Young faces civil service scrutiny over partisan activity while in office.
A millinery opening at W H Block drew shoppers choosing among black brown and purple hats and noting fringes toques and large hats as popular trims. A gray velvet crown with white chiffon and two plumes plus a red polk child’s hat were displayed alongside suits and wraps in the event.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for warmer fair weather through Wednesday night and Thursday. Observed temperatures ranged from 39 at 7 a m, to 58 at noon and 62 at 2 p m. A heavy Tuesday night frost extended from Lake Superior to Tennessee, with implications of rain within 48 hours per Mr Wappenhan.
William Fortune will deliver the dedicatory address during the Fort Wayne Commercial club's formal opening in the second week of October at the hotel. The event features Mr Tuh-TMinge and a sold house of 35 attendees.
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