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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
1
In Washington on April 5, Admiral Dewey’s bid for the presidency stirs divided opinion. Supporters predict a strong run in either party or an independent tilt on an American flag platform, while critics doubt his readiness and question who truly backs him.
In New York the Brooklyn Eagle editorial urged against Dewey's presidential candidacy. Admiral Dewey read the piece with wife Mrs. Dewey and expressed strong disapproval, calling it bad and wretched though he later asked to stop reading.
Washington April 5 Admiral and Mrs Dewey traveled to Philadelphia to be guests of honor at the soldiers and sailors concert to be held at the Academy of Music.
Henry Watterson declines supporting Admiral Dewey for the Democratic ticket after Manila Bay victory. In an editorial, he notes the Kansas City ticket will be Bryan led and recalls a missed Dewey and Wheeler movement in autumn 1898 that could have carried the contest, had Dewey consented.
Jungelaus the bear at River side park zoo resisted return to his cage after Keeper Hill tried a paddle gag. The bear nipped a laborer and roared, forcing workers to climb trees for safety before the bear finally retreated to his cage with the keeper’s help.
Report from Democratic headquarters in South Bend shows Benjamin F. Shiveley running unopposed after Allen Zollars withdrew and Timothy Howard declined. Observers find a clear field with broad home district support and little chatter about rival Thomas Taggart.
Five passengers killed and several injured in a Fort Worth and Denver Railway wreck near Chamning. Express messenger Chapman among the dead. Coaches burned after fire. A special train with physicians embalmers and nurses has been sent to the scene.
In Pretoria on April 5 reports say Gereral Primer and the garrison were routed as Boers attack Mafeking on April 2. Plumer's cavalry struck at Ramathlabama station but both British forces were repulsed, heightening alert over Bloemfontein and evocation rumors. Roberts faced denunciation for leniency toward Free Staters.
Building inspector Bedell has notified factory and hotel managers to install smoke consumers. Proprietor Arthur Byfield opposes mandatory devices, offering own draft adjustments. Bedell plans a week trial with an engine to prove consumption reduction and will arrest noncompliant owners after a reasonable period. A test by manufacturers may challenge the ordinance as unreasonable.
Master plumbers gathered in President Freaney's store on East Ohio Street Wednesday night. They chose to say nothing about conclusions reached, noting the season is dull and bosses are experienced, so they expect to cover trades until journeymen end their calling spell.
Dispatches from Bloemfontein report increased Boer activity near the city while Gen. Roberts' plans remain undisclosed. Eight naval guns are said to be mounted on kopjes for Bloemfontein's protection, and water works still lie with the Boers. Reports of a Sunday British raid recapturing prisoners are unconfirmed. The Standard notes a Boer encircling movement to sever British southward communications.
Hod carriers decide to return to work with a 15 minute early start in the morning and a 10 minute earlier start at noon. The union does not require pay for the 25 minutes extra, but seeks double pay for all time over eight hours and 25 minutes, threatening action if demands are unmet.
James Goodrich sues Indianapolis and Supt. Charles Poucher for $2000 alleging failure to notify him of his brother German Goodrich's death at City hospital on March 13. He claims disclosure delay and misrepresentation about body disposition, which the Indiana Medical College later received for dissection after 48 hours.
The case against Isaac Nier, a West Washington liquor dealer charged with setting his store ablaze, was continued until Saturday. The two clerks were locked up and questioned as witnesses, insisting they cannot see why authorities expected them to flee.
Readers are urged to check the Sun's liners on page 7 for help with house and yard cleanup. The note promises answers and indicates the liners pay off with useful tips or offers.
Two further intervening petitions were filed in the receivership suit of Charles W. DePauw against Premier steel company challenging the claim of Henry E. Southwell and the American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago for 100000 dollars. The Citizens' National Bank of Jeffersonville seeks 14078.33 dollars and Bonnie Bros. of New Albany seeks 28050 dollars.
Roxanna B regained her maiden name Whitelatch after a divorce from Merrill T Pauley granted on Thursday for abandonment. Florence Sams received a divorce from Allen Sams for failure to provide and the child Lewis was awarded to her.
The Indiana officers who served five years in the state guard are placed on the retired list by Arist.-gen. Gore. They may wear their highest rank on ceremonial occasions and are eligible for detail duty. The list covers Third to First infantry and Fourth infantry units, plus colored Company A and Company 5B.
Tichenor of Princeton attended the Lebanon democratic love feast and joined W T Durbin campaign circles though a friend of Democratic Secretary Hawkins. A Lebanon supporter teased Burke about hats causing a mistaken riot rumor, Greene Smith of Smith and Korbly facing Boone county court house fight. Menu cards from the banquet, now in Indianapolis, list ham sandwiches mustard horse radish bread and butter and other plain fare. There was no drink served.
Crawford Fairbank of Terre Haute brewing firm said the future of Fairbank, the Indianapolis resort deemed a nuisance by Judge Higgins, Lebanon, is uncertain after its lease to William Tron. He could not predict Tron’s plans.
Osman Fasha aged 68 from Constantinople, famed as a hero of Plenna, has died. The report notes ill health and mentions other varied items including a Dewey endorsement denial by Grover Cleveland and a long list of unrelated notices.
Joe Haas the dead animal contractor faces trial on charges of slaughtering and skinning animals within city limits and letting carcasses lie in his yard at 707 Maxwell St. Health Officer Barney Aldering says Haas skinned a horse killed for a broken leg in an alley. Haas denies the charge claiming the horse was on the wagon and that remains were planted to implicate him. Neighbors say Haas collected dead cats and dogs for days before moving them by wagon.
Julius Schuller a Hoosier wine merchant on North Meridian Street has been named an American member of the jury of award at the Paris exposition. If confirmed by the French government, he will sail May 31 and report June 15. The appointment is non political, with Congressman Overstreet recommending him to Commissioner Peck.
Fair weather is forecast for Thursday night and Friday. Temperatures include 34 at 7 a.m. and 52 at noon, rising to 57 by 2 p.m. in the Indianapolis area and surrounding vicinity.
J P Mullally at 28 Monument Place advertises clocks and ornaments at sale prices. Featured items include an $8.50 clock and ornament, a $5.75 clock and ornament, and a $4 clock and ornament, with all other clocks offered at the same reduction.
The fragment mentions Janes Dusticas oats at a grand hotel café and a suspicious claim by Hoyt about a poisoned blood cure. The text is unclear but suggests a novelty or scandal item about feeding livestock and a dubious remedy.
The remains of Mrs. Mary O Neil Sexton died Feb 8 will be interred in Holy Cross cemetery from the German vault Saturday at 2 30 p m Detectives Asch and Dugan attend Shelbyville trials of Frank Jones Julius Johnson and George Suter arrested in Indianapolis Feb 3 for copper and brass theft Patrolman Spearing found a prematurely born baby girl in the rear of 2228 Illinois St Wednesday night wrapped in paper not in the hospital more than a few hours old it was taken to the dispensary in an old way
Maj. George FE Shields, brigade surgeon to Gen. Wheaton, returning from Manila, warns that continued policy will take ten years to pacify the Philippines. He cites many small bands and calls for an iron approach and a strong army behind the new commission. Shields denies troops drunkenness and says general health is excellent.
James Armitage paid a ten dollar fine to Judge Daly on Thursday for keeping a gaming house. Fourteen others were fined five dollars each and warned for visiting the establishment.
Mathew Riley swears an affidavit accusing Robert D. Nickum of failing to pay city dog tax. Police are seeking Nickum based on the affidavit and related charges.
London reports say the prince of Wales survived a Wednesday shooting in Brussels. The would be assassin Jean Baptiste Lipido, aged 15, was captured. Plan to demonstrate at the Belgian embassy in London was halted by conservatives. The queen sent a congratulatory message to her son and the royal party continued to Copenhagen amid public cheers.
In Brussels Sipido, a youth, argues he acted to perform human justice after a purported Boer indignation meeting. He says he bought a revolver on Sunday and met an unnamed man for a letter urging action at Maison. Police seek his companion while pro-Boer papers report subscriber backlash.
In Rome and The Hague, royal and papal figures sent congratulations to Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales after the prince escaped assassination in Brussels. King Humbert and the pope joined the messages, alongside Queen Wilhelmina who conveyed her congratulations from The Hague.
Brussels reports the senate will pass resolutions expressing disapproval and regret over the attempt to assassinate the prince of Wales. The measures will also convey felicitations to the prince on his escape and safety.
Maggie Williams, 82 Blake Street, was fined one dollar and sentenced to four months in the workhouse for assaulting Abraham Furches. In court she claimed they were lovers until he abandoned her for another woman, after which she fired a shot on a January night.
A local meeting adopted a resolution expressing confidence in John L Griffiths as a candidate. D M Parry C E Coffin A BL and I S Gordon were listed among the publican business men's committee. Samuel Wallingford noted as a free democratic participant in the discussion.
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