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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
2
Engineer Power advances general park projects including a new fountain approach and a mysterious spouting geyser in Highland-square. A street car line is planned to extend to Brookside park within four months, while water supply remains the main obstacle for completion.
The spring carnival at Manual Training High School drew a large crowd of families. Decorations in red white and orange filled the building, with booths featuring a candy stand and a hobos booth. Entertainment included piano solo, vocal and violin numbers, recitations, and a mandolin club, all to raise funds for a class gift to the school.
William Payne and Maggie Picklin, both described as colored, were married by Judge Allen on Tuesday morning after Payne paid a five dollar license fee. The piece notes Payne’s complaint to Deputy County Clerk Fate about the charge and the judge proceeding to perform the ceremony in court.
A man pleaded guilty to stealing cigars and cartridges from the Izor brothers around March 1 in W. Wash. He was sentenced by Judge Alfora to prison for one to three years in mid city, Tuesday.
Gov Mount replies that he will assess each requisition on its merits and will not bind himself to a reciprocal pledge. Gov Beckham of Kentucky says he will honor a requisition if Mount guarantees reciprocal action on his own future requests.
The Inter Oceanic Canal Company was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey on Tuesday with an authorized capital of 100 million dollars to construct a canal across Nicaragua from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The company may also build own and operate railroad telegraph telephone cable and steamship lines.
Paris reports a new Aguinaldo statement claiming MacArthur is moved to San Juan Bautista after Filipino pressure. Ambushes plague south of Manila as American posts struggle to maintain lines of communication. Aguinaldo remains popular in Morong Vizcaya and Mindanao. Otis allegedly suppresses Filipino papers and threatens editors to print only pro military news.
The advance sale of seats for Quo Vadis at the Grand next week is the largest in the stock company's history. Demand for seats at every performance is heavy and a run of more than one week is possible with crowded houses. Seats for any night next week may still be obtained.
Monsignor Bessonies will sail for France on the Aquilane May 24 to celebrate his eighty fifth birthday June 18 among relatives. He expects to sail for America on the Touraine August 18. He anticipates great pleasure in the sea voyage.
Harry Spray of 1420 S Meridian was fined 62 dollars after going to Marie Bostons home at 144 S Senate and throwing a brick through her window when she refused him money. He was fined in police court on Tuesday.
County recorder Aiken urges those seeking the mortgage exemption to visit the recorder's office promptly. He explains two notaries will be on duty every evening through April 30 to assist applicants.
Mary Evans, a Meridian street druggist at Fall Creek, posted bond for an alleged liquor law violation on Tuesday. James L. Nicholson of 222 Indiana Avenue was the only saloonkeeper to appear and post bond that day.
Demolition of the old building at 18 and 20 East Washington Street began Tuesday. Frank Vonnegut will erect a seven story building to house the Badger Furniture Company upon its completion.
Washington reports on April 2 that Webster Davis assistant secretary of the Interior offered his resignation on Monday and the cabinet spent much time Tuesday on the matter and it is understood the resignation will be accepted.
A group of about six railroad men gathered at the Bates residence Tuesday and, after a reporter’s visit, declined to share any information. John Buck, a Washington and Noblesta saloon proprietor, faced police court Tuesday on assault and battery and Sunday liquor selling charges. the case was continued and a galvanist witness claimed further assault. Italy remains quiet and the Jing has returned as the senate adjourned Tuesday to May 16.
Mrs A B Mitchell chaired the silver jubilee meeting of the Women’s missionary societies of the Indianapolis presbytery at Tabernacle church. Delegates from Columbus and other cities attended. The treasurer reported $2,186.21 raised for foreign and home missions. A discussion on women’s missionary money split donors into five classes and urged wives share in family income for missions. A writer named Pansy sent a letter, urging broader participation and a partner who would give a tenth of income to the church.
Butler students prepare for a Notre Dame matchup in South Bend on May 2. Twenty candidates seek three team spots as debate on trusts continues. Notre Dame won last year. Butler aims to select a varsity from 20 contenders while other campus news covers new public speaking courses and athletic debates.
Admiral Dewey will choose his own route from Washington to Chicago as eastern roads vie to carry him. The battleship Kearsarge completed another trial trip on Tuesday. Five masked men robbed David McGuire and his son near Wellsburg West Virginia. the son was seriously beaten and may die. President nominated Smith McPherson of Iowa to the U S district court for the southern district of Iowa.
Pendleton telephone company increases capital stock to ten thousand dollars. Friends historical society of Indianapolis formed to study and preserve Friends society history. Goodwin clothing company Evansville enlarges capital stock from twenty five thousand to three hundred fifty thousand.
Purveyed as a health tonic, the ad urges purification and enrichment of blood to fortify the system. It promotes Hood's as a cure claiming improved health and liver support, phrased in a period style typical of early marketing copy.
The Washco washee Gents re-elected officers at their meeting in a Bates house luncheon that followed a noon adjournment. They argued that higher prices ensure quality, while lower rates lead to poorer service and subpar soaps and labor.
The Times-Herald newspaper blasts the Republican majority in Washington for pressing the Puerto Rican tariff bill. It decries dishonor and political self interest, urging the president, Senate, and House to heed the nation's moral standards and public will.
Chicago April 3 Col Henry Watter son of Louisville slipped into the city and asked that his presence be kept secret. He has since dodged reporters, and on Tuesday was seen taking the baggage elevator to his room answering all questions with nothing to say. When asked about Kentucky he replied Kentucky is still on the map.
Births report multiple families with new daughters and sons at addresses on Washington, Davis, Belmont, Cornell, Tenth, Nentucky, and more. Deaths list Ellen Foley, Patrick Foley, James Elder, Maud Saylor, several others with ages and causes like pneumonia and cancer. Marriages show six couples including Sotheamt and Gentry, Higgs and Phonesdall, Fish and Meadows, Henderson and Tanner.
Elizabeth Decker 1422 E Tenth Street repairs 39.60 and Co Wilkins Street smoke stack John Riemel 1526 Pleasant Street addition Amos Loy 190 Hillside Avenue summer kitchen 370 James Stevenson 308 and 310 North Blackford Street addition 300 Pratt Morris 362 West Fourteenth Street factory 300 Henry D. Pierce 44 North Pennsylvania Street repairs 37 H C W Wishmetre 14384 Hoytage frame kitchen 150 Lewis Kruger corner New York and Noble streets repairs 40 H C Winker 2009 Highland Place addition to barn and repair to dwelling 125 Wm Eaglesfield Company 1923 Alvord Street repairs 80 Birney A Brown 2614 East Washington Street frame barn 125 Laura M Perrin 1238 Hoyt Avenue frame kitchen poultry and porch 200 Henry Westling Hoyt Avenue near State Street frame cottage 1000 Hannah Farmer 2233 Oxford Street addition 130 Charles A Loomis 404 Norman Avenue addition 32 Jasper Pounds 544 Drake Street frame barn 7
General Lew Wallace agrees to compromise and pay costs in his lawsuit against the Indianapolis gas company to prevent service disruption and avoid further litigation. The parties reach a settlement intended to avert a shutdown of gas service to residents.
At 3 a.m. Mrs. James A. Duckworth woke to a furnace fire at 37 W. Vermont St. The house filled with smoke. eight men and eight women in white rushed out, some dressing in a hurry. Poiser calmly dressed after the blaze, while neighbors Fred Knowles and E. E. Lotts grabbed belongings from the windows.
Queen Victoria arrived in Holyhead at 9 am on Tuesday en route to Ireland. A large crowd greeted her as two addresses were read by local bodies. The royal party includes Princesses Christian and Henry. Safety measures and pilot engine Prince of Wales ensured a smooth journey.
Dublin coats the city in gala array for Queen Victoria’s arrival on Wednesday. Officials estimate at least 1,000,000 people will greet her as flags and decorations go up despite a drizzling rain that began Tuesday and may continue.
A defective flue started a fire in the kitchen garret of Mrs. Barbara Foster at 415 S Noble St, causing the house to ignite within minutes. The blaze caused nearly $1,000 in damage before the fire department arrived and contained the flames.
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert carrying the queen and her suite reached Kingston at 2 15 pm Tuesday and accepted the royal salute amid crowds despite rain. Thousands of spectators gathered along the quay to cheer as the vessel entered the harbor.
County commissioners opened bids Tuesday for a power house to supply electricity to the jail and courthouse. General construction bids ranged from 34,175 to 47,800 dollars with bidders including Fred C. Smock and Wm P Jungclaus. Iron and steel bids totaled about 2,295 to 3,633 dollars from Tobias Roch, Hough Nolke Co, Brown Redtham, and Hetherington Berner.
Anna Schwartz faced police court on Tuesday for stealing a jacket and silk skirts from Mrs. F. P. Archer of 1627 Ash Street. Taken under advisement, she was caught after Archer recovered the garments from police headquarters and returned them. Archer claims Schwartz fled after posing as a servant.
The Anti-saloon Herald edited by Helt asserts the league influenced a broad crackdown on grocers druggists saloon keepers and policy sharks. It credits remonstrance civil suits and legal enforcement for greater city and county action than police and public talk.
The council investigating committee will continue the probe into Board of Safety affairs Tuesday night. Commissioner Hyde is expected to be examined, as Commissioners Roth and McMillen have already been through questioning. Committeeman Daller believes two more meetings may finish the work.
Marion county to offer 200000 in 1000 denominations for refunding bonds dated May 21 190. Proposals sealed to 12 o clock May 16. Bonds run 3 years with 3 percent interest payable semi annually. Principal and interest payable at Winslow Lanier Co. bank New York City.
The executive council of the International Typographical Union in the De Soto block learned Tuesday that proto-engravers at Western Engraving Co in St Louis walked off the job to enforce an agreement on working hours and wage scale. They declined to comment on strikes in Chicago New York and Kansas City.
Hannibal Williams a 13 year old colored youth will be tried in police court on Wednesday for cutting a white boy in a fight. Williams says the white boy called him a nigger. He was employed by Mrs J R Budd of 1704 Central Ave and had earlier been in police court on assault and battery but released on probation. He is held as incorrigible.
Frank W. Johnston, a Vandalia conductor, will be tried April 11 for breaking George H. Wolf's jaw during a Monday night incident. Mrs. Wolf was ill, and Johnston grabbed her arm and struck Wolf after Wolf tried to defend her. He was intoxicated and said he believed another man attacked him, and he claims Mrs. Wolf had previously robbed him of $1.
Art association stockholders met Tuesday afternoon to elect successors to directors H. H. Tanna Charles E Coffin D P Erwin J E Roberts Mrs Anna Churchman Mrs S E Morss and Mrs Benjamin Warrison It is presumed the old directors will be re elected with no candidates named.
Saloonist John Neuman at 254 Virginia Ave and druggist Alonzo McClelland at 2202 W Michigan St gave bond on indictments charging liquor violations.
George Rudolph and Morris Lefkowitz argued over tangled rigs Monday night. Lefkowitz drove off and Rudolph struck from the truck, toppled to the ground, and the wheels ran him over, killing him instantly. Other item notes a streetcar wedding on the Cincinnati Kentucky route with a preacher declaring a man and wife mid bridge.
City market report dated Tuesday April 3 lists Wheat No 2 red at 71 a track sale and No 3 red 6742 10 c. Corn firm with multiple grades up to No 4 white mixed at 38 c and No 2 yellow 39 c. Oats No 2 white 2 c and No 3 white 27 c. Hay prices show No 1 timothy 12.00–12.50 and No 2 timothy 11.50–12.00.
Chicago markets report lower wheat and corn on curb trading with May prices around 67 3 4 cents for wheat and 39 3 4 cents for corn. Provisions show strength with pork around 12 60 to 12 82 and lard at 6 42 to 6 50. municipal election pauses trading session.
The advertisement lists AXMINSTER and SMYRNA rugs in multiple sizes and patterns at reduced prices. Also featured are ART CARPETS, BRUSSELINE rugs, mattings, linoleums, floor denims, cocoa door mats, and carpet paper with special tomorrow-only discounts.
The Hope circle of the King's Daughters seeks funds by collecting and selling old rubber to establish a nursery at the Door of Hope. On April 12 barrels will be placed in groceries and drug stores for donations including overshoes hose and bicycle tires.
Interstate Stock Yards reports Tuesday receipts with cattle and hogs markets. Good to prime steers range 450 to 1,550 lbs with various grades. calves, heifers, cows, and bulls listed with price points. Hog receipts show mixed packing and heavy shipping, with lights 165 to 180 lbs and lambs and sheep prices noted.
Market report from Indianapolis Union Stock Yards for April 3 lists cattle receipts at 220 and hog receipts at 3,000 for Tuesday shipments. Prices shown includeGood to prime steers 1,350 pounds and up, fair to medium steers, fair to medium feeding steers, common to good stockers, veal calves, heavy calves, prime to fancy export pulls, good to choice cows and bulls, and hog classifications from good to choice to heavy, with various weights and price ranges. Sheep receipts noted night shipments of lambs, mutton, and ewes with ranges for good to choice and common to medium stock.
Notice to persons about trading a two chair harbee outfit for a horse. Call 1848 Nevada at. Filing affidavits yearly with the county auditor for real estate mortgage reductions. Requires correct blanks and affidavits at 20 percent.
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