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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
4
A terse Madison Indiana field note dated June 23 1900 references the Associated Press report from southeastern Indiana. The item records a brief weather or event annotation typical of early 20th century wire service briefs.
Telegraphed forecast from Washington on June 23 lists conditions through 8 p m tomorrow. Indiana generally fair with possible showers in the far south tonight, Kentucky fair in the west and showers in the east tonight and Sunday, Ohio fair tonight and Sunday.
Bargains on ladies vests in bleached and unbleached tape neck and sleeves at 74 cents each. Wallace or Inserting 60 cents worth per bolt 12 yards for 33 cents. Scotch Lawn 10 yards for 39 cents. Next week sale on imported Wilton Velvets and Axminster Art Squares at 25 percent off. R. Hoffstadt & Son.
Mr Will Mullen of St Louis in city. John Dickerson of Vevay in town. Mrs C N Dickerson home from Terre Haute. Mr Sam Tevis of Moorefield in city. Mr Peter Smith of Madison Brewing Co. in from last night’s trip. Dr Nathan Graham and Mr Howard Graham arrived on train. Census notes estimate Indianapolis population around 195 000 to 150 000 with Marion County about 20 000.
William H. Powell as commissioner oversaw a Madison public sale of Mary Trow’s English legatees property. Purchases included a Second street poultry house 2200 dollars, Second and West warehouse 1900, Second and Elm cottages 2225, Second near Vine cottage 878, Main street Wm. Rabe house 5850, and Mrs. Helen D. Aateh’s purchase of the First Broadway homestead furniture for 4775. The stock sales added 3225 over appraisement, praise for Powell and attorney Ford.
Bob Dejernette, a Calloway's Station man, stabbed Albert Adams in a Green Bay area quarrel near Plum and First streets. Adams, a 23 year old ex soldier and ball player, survived a seven inch head wound and a lung penetrating cut, while Dejernette fled with the Green Bay girl Mattie Lation. Authorities pursued across the city with no arrest by morning.
A textile ad promotes new Dimity fabrics and Turkish Bath Towels in extra heavy 24x42 sizes. It touts regular 20c prices and urges shoppers to visit tonight for 15 dozen towels in assorted colors and styles.
N Horuff & Sons offer a single lot of White India Linen Shirt Waists trimmed with tube and insertion. Garment described as very stylish, priced at 1.39 dollars, sold tonight with no approval or charge options.
General MacArthur wires that on June 13 a detachment of four officers and 100 men of the Fortieth Volunteer Infantry led by Captain Millar left Tagyan for a reconnaissance up the Tagayan River. They were attacked by insurgents in a strong position. Fifty men reinforced but could not take the position and withdrew to the coast post. Seven were killed, eleven wounded and one missing.
Dejernette reportedly fled toward Saluda after a violent clash at Calloway's. Adams lay near death, with relatives hopeful yet doctors doubtful. A woman jailed for prostitution, Mattie Lation, faced a mayoral court fine of five dollars and fifteen days.
An ad copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal blood purifier for all ages and both sexes. It claims to purify, vitalize, and enrich the blood, curing scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia and catarrh.
Chicago wheat for July rose to 87 amid heat across the Midwest and deteriorating Dakotas and Minnesota crops. Receipts and prices for cattle, hogs, and lambs varied. hogs led gains, while cattle and sheep mostly steady or mixed. Regional quotes include Cincinnati and New York trends, with eggs and butter steady.
Senator Ganna passed through Prorepure Pa on his way to Cleveland. He said Republicans will watch Democrats opening maneuvers and by August 1 the campaign issues will be clearly defined with national managers ready to cooperate with state committees. By September 1 the red fire will burn and drums will beat before a fortnight.
Miss Cornelia Shipley returned yesterday from Cincinnati, accompanied by her little cousins Will and Elsie Heberbart, in a short domestic note from the local society page.
W. A. Guthrie was back in Dupont today marking a notable return as residents noted his appearance and movements in town.
The American Derby runs at Washington Park this afternoon with Lieutenant Gibson favored on a heavy track. Advance Guard and Sam Phillips are considered rivals though Sam Phillips may challenge if conditions stay muddy. Bookmakers resume regular betting as Lieut. Gibson remains the favorite.
Ron W. J. Bryan states that the peoples of the Philippines and Cuba share identical rights to independence and should be granted the same political freedoms.
The item described is light and deliciously cool, noted for being well formed and Rost Proof. The text emphasizes strong construction and high quality as a selling point.
Local shop advertises rare bargains for tonight with a choice of fine white shirt waists priced at 2.50 dollars. Styles include French back embroidery fronts and decorative tacks with black inserts, described as an improved design.
Local ad announces a one night sale featuring a new line of Pulley Belts in black and colors at 1.95 for the set and a special Gros Grain satin edge ribbon in all colors except black at 0.5. The notice highlights the colorful belt line and the discounted ribbon offering.
Tonight only display of fancy and plain parasols in Scarlet Turquoise Royal Cerise Pink Green Purple White. Prices range from 5c to 275 The catalog mentions 500 yards beat staple Aron Gingham in multiple colors and patterns.
The Rio Janeiro Herald correspondent reports Chile seeks Brazil backing in a possible war with Peru and Bolivia. Chile fears U S intervention after Peru is said to have asked for American help. The Attorney General calls for charges after a recent conspiracy, targeting Senor Basson, Captains Marconles and Merinda, and Ensign Castrop.
Nathan Powell William Amsden Thomas Adams and Gurley Brewer appear as named individuals in the readable fragment, indicating a list or roster context within the period piece. Further details remain unread in the OCR snippet.
The funeral of Mrs Katherine Langedale Beveridge wife of Senator Beveridge was held in Indianapolis. Clergy Rev H A Cleveland and Rev W A Quayle gave brief addresses. Relatives included Frances E Beveridgemother of the Senator from Peoria Illinois.
A gathering at Miss Lydia Sexson's Front street home last evening marked her departure today for an extended stay with relatives in Shelbyville Kentucky. Attendees included Lena Wood Lucy Risk Anna Furnish Ida Wood Bessie Sheets Maggie Bauer Marie Kirk Helen Uebele Florence Uebele Sadie Sexson Kite Sutton Carl Hans Joseph Beachout Will Savage Fred Uebele Len Duncan Henry LaVeile and others. The event closed with a question about ships for exports if Europe enters war.
New York on June 23 shows surplus reserve down 1,971,900 with loans up 25,900. Specie and legal tenders decreased, deposits fell 4,787,600 while circulation rose 66,500. Banks hold 15,526,850 in excess of 25 percent reserve requirements.
McKinley’s household goods have reached Canton, Ohio, and his home will be fitted up immediately for occupancy with preparations underway to establish his residence.
A Guayaquil despatch to the Herald reports Colombian irregular soldiers looted settlements near Ecuador's Colombian frontier and inflicted cruelties on residents. A new invasion is expected with Regulars possibly taking part and the situation remains grave as a Colombia Ecuador conflict appears imminent.
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