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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
2
The article discusses replacing overhead trolley wires with underground currents to curb pole clutter and hazards. It notes experiments in major cities like New York and Chicago, describes rail-embedded and post-supported systems, and compares costs to underground and cable methods while citing practical tests and safety concerns.
Fragmentary notice notes liners and displays in a store section. It mentions buyers and options shown on liners with a point to follow for purchases. The readable text implies consumer display and pricing cues without clear names or dates.
The House resumed debate on a 100000 appropriation for ocean and Great Lakes surveys under the navy secretary. Cannon Moody and Bromwell opposed, arguing civilian and geodetic survey work should precede military involvement. In the Senate, Foraker proposed a Puerto Rico governance resolution awaiting civil war provisions.
The estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt is appraised at 60 million dollars, far below earlier estimates of 70 million. After deductions the residuary estate for Alfred G. Vanderbilt stands at about 12 million, with inheritance tax assessed at 320 272 dollars and a 24 percent rate on estates over 1 million. The appraiser will file the final report after a war tax question awaits government ruling.
A 19 year old Charlee A. Kunkle and 15 year old Cora Warven ture are denied a marriage license as Indiana law requires a woman to be at least 16. Clerk notes all arrangements were made for the wedding. father’s consent cannot override the statute.
A wagon carrying hay halted traffic for about an hour at the Meridian street and McCarty street crossing. G B McClain from Stacks driving the wagon could not move the load until hydraulic jacks were used to free the front wheel and clear the tracks.
A Muncie salesman announces bankruptcy stating debts amount to 24 813 06 dollars with assets of 28 272 19 dollars. The filing cites a similar support claim and his obligation to pay.
In Kentucky central district miners win a 13 2 3 percent wage advance and semi monthly pay. About 3000 workers resume immediately. Indiana machine district stalemate ends as workers return to the job. Union tensions linger with threats of future action and a looming April challenge. President Mitchell travels to Pittsburgh amid wage scale disputes.
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 19 the Colson trial resumed with John R Paxton on the witness stand Common wealths attorney Franklin said the state would finish its testimony after Paxton testified Paxton testified he was in the Capital hotel lobby when the shooting occurred and he did not know who fired first He described the shooting including running to the west wall and dropping down to avoid bullets that whizzed through the room.
After a bitter fight, labor succeeds in upsetting Claude M. Johnson, director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The investigating committee finds charges groundless but deems his management unsatisfactory and signals an imminent resignation. Johnson opposed organized labor and introduced machines that displaced printers.
George C. Day reports to judge McMaster on the American plate glass company books in a DePauw suit alleging fraud and minor stockholder exclusion. The firm ships to the Penn company then to others. Kann claims presidency of both firms. DePauw University holds $21000 in stock and seeks Kann’s answers on profits from the company.
Admiral Dewey will be the one day guest of the Chicago drainage board during his visit. A brief railroad trip will showcase a proposed deep waterway from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi to impress him with the project’s advantages.
A Chicago corporation named the United States passenger league is organized with 25000 capital to legally fight public carriers in Cook county. Membership costs 1 per year and covers attorney services for all damage claims within Cook county, with court costs the only extra expense.
Potts of the Elgin butter company on Delaware Street denies reports that Elgin butter deteriorated due to a change of manufacturer at Elgin Wisconsin. He explains that Elgin butter is produced by multiple factories and some in the district make process butter, not Elgin creamery butter. It is ridiculous to claim all Elgin butter worsened in quality because one factory changed hands.
Manila April 19. The military commission at Calamba Cavite province sentenced three natives to fifteen years imprisonment for brigandage.
The Fort Wayne water power commissioners of Allen county lost their claim that a feeder purchased from the Wabash & Erie canal required the supplying company to maintain a bridge on the public highway. The appellate court ruled the company bears no duty to repair the bridge, reversing a $1,449 judgment.
The Union novelty company of Indiana polis was incorporated Thursday with capital stock of 3000 dollars. Directors named are Benedict J Schlanger Charles Guenther and Edward J Schlanger.
Al Moore colored was arrested Thursday charged with assaulting Wolfe Hoff man. Keach Stewart and Burks jailed Thursday for stealing $1 from Jesse Clark near the tle works. Martin Taylor Walnut st lad fell 30 feet from a tree while procuring willow switches and was expected to recover after a rough Wednesday evening.
Isaac Doll died at his home 1229 Marloweave on Thursday morning after years of poor health. A Belt railroad wreck in West Indianapolis last year left him unable to work full mail routes, followed by a stroke on Tuesday. An old soldier and longtime mail carrier, he belonged to Company H Twenty sixth Indiana volunteers. Burial will be in Vernon Indiana. he is survived by a widow and three grown children Clarence Minnie and Mrs Otto Hunt.
Madrid reports a Thursday cabinet reorganization with Senor Silvela remaining as president and shifting from foreign affairs to marine. New ministers include Marquis Vadillo justice, Marquis Campo foreign affairs, Marquis De Villaverde finance, Senor Dato interior, Gen. Ascarraga war, Senor Alix public instruction, Senor Gasser commerce and public works. The move follows internal dissensions and four former ministers retain posts.
Mrs Blanchard's coat and other goods pour into the rummage sale room as crowds dwindle on Thursday. The sale will continue all week with workers exhausted and proceeds topping 3600. A cloth coat sold for 1.50 by mistake while a hat bought for a friend in Dublin Indiana was delivered elsewhere.
Charles Petit was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Judge Daly on Wednesday for striking Emmett Thornberry of Brooklyn Indiana with a powerful fist blow. Thornberry sustained a ruptured eardrum and bleeding, falling as Petit threatened him after Thornberry offered a nickel for setting up pins in a bowling game. Albert Hathaway and Edward Redigo, also arrested, were discharged.
Frank Nicoll, acrobat, broke his neck Monday at the Dewey theater while attempting a triple somersault between two performers. He remains alive at Bellevue hospital with surgeons planning an operation similar to a Roosevelt hospital success. Doctors say his recovery is only a slight possibility.
The sympathetic strike resolution by the Central labor council in Houston is delayed until after the trans-Mississippi commercial congress adjourns. It is anticipated a general strike will then be ordered.
Mrs. Leland Stanford gives the old Stanford home in Sacramento to Bishop Mora for the Catholic Church and endows it with 75000 dollars to run as an orphanage.
Unofficial circles advocate sending Admiral Dewey to the Mediterranean to confront Turkey over the Sultan's refusal to pay 100000 planks. The plan would remove him from domestic politics, but his transfer would require his own request to avoid perceptions of presidential meddling. Dewey's supporters expect he would welcome such a mission.
Judge Allen on Thursday overruled the motion to strike the complaint section by Prosecutor Pugh against the Indianapolis Livestock Exchange alleging monopoly tactics. He says that portion is immaterial. the core issue concerns whether the exchange is a corporation or a masquerading association, as charged by the prosecutor.
The Missouri middle-of-the-road populists adopt a platform denouncing national banks and trusts. A trust plank excerpt condemns licenses that legitimize trusts and accuses Bryan and Rockefeller backed plans of using campaign funds to corrupt elections.
A reflection on progress and reform notes corruption still present but asserts gains in civil service reform and education. It praises American leaders such as Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, Webster, Clay, Lincoln, Seward, and Chase while contrasting with other nations and invoking religion's effect.
A lyrical reflection on the bravado and charm of the man who wears the first straw hat. The speaker extols his nerve, jaunty stride, and the social admiration he inspires, contrasting it with past fashions and women's attention, ending with applause for the wearer.
An advertisement fragment touts Dr Hart's remedies, including Kandy Kashara for constipation at 10 cents for nine doses, and Harts Health Hares for blood liver and kidney diseases with a two months treatment priced at $1.00. The text mentions printed catalog and package details.
Wheat and corn slipped on thin foreign markets and favorable weather while May liquidity faded. Provisions shifted with pork around 13.12 and lard near 7.20. Butter and cheese prices varied across creams, dairies, and eastern baselines with eggs at 10 to 11 cents per dozen and poultry markets mixed.
Inspections list wheat No 2 red 7c track No 2 red 4c No 3 red 68 7lc milled freight No 4 white 374 39 1 2c No 2 white 16c No 3 white mixed 0 No 4 white mixed 37 59c No 2 yellow 40c No 3 yellow 40c No 4 yellow 37 390 No 2 mixed 40c No 3 mixed 40c No 4 mixed 37 39c Ear 48c Oats weak No 2 white 2c No 3 white 27%c No 2 mixed 26%c No 3 mixed 25 54c Hay firm No 1 timothy 13.00 14.00 No 2 timothy 12.50 13.00.
Receipts at Indianapolis Union Stock Yards total 350 cattle 4 500 hogs and light sheep with Thursday ship ments. Prices show good to prime steers 1 150 to 1 300 pounds and higher, fair to medium ranges for other steers, heifers and cows. Hogs sold from 5 40 to 6 56, lambs and sheep quoted for good to choice and common to medium grades with per 100 weight figures noted.
Frankfort Kentucky April 1. Indictments were returned at noon against Capt. John G. Davis and Green Golden as accessories to the Goebel murder.
Chicago, April 4. Spain’s minister to the United States the Duke D Arcos is to be invited to attend the thirty fourth annual national encampment of the G A R to be held in Chicago in August despite his objection to the invitation to the Dewey celebration.
Ninety six Hereford cattle sold by F. A. Nave of Attica Indiana at Chicago brought 64,415 dollars, averaging 671 dollars per head.
Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle receipts of 120 with a range of weights from 1,000 to 1,400 lbs and prices from 3.50 to 5.60 per cwt for various grades. Hogs receipts at 1,000 with good to choice medium and heavy packing prices from 5.30 to 5.80. Sheep receipts nominal with lambs quoted at 6.50 to 7.08 per head.
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