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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
2
New York and Paterson detectives report 27 anarchists sailed to France and Italy in weeks past bound to destroy European monarchs. A Paterson mass meeting of about 600 denounced governments while Bresci faces treason or murder charges and potential execution.
A New York dispatch reports Antonio Lana admits complicity with anarchist Bresci in a plot to assassinate Queen Margherita. Lana says he traveled to the United States with Bresci and that their plan aimed to murder the queen at Ivres. Rochester and other details accompany the confession.
The attacker identified as Salson, an anarchist linked to a Spanish group, confessed after arrest. He declared the shah will be attacked again while officials weigh a broader anarchist plot. Separately, Red Maney was fined 400 dollars and jailed 180 days for pocketbook theft at Union station. Canton to build a new hotel costing around a quarter million dollars with ties to President McKinley and his in‑laws backing the enterprise.
ST LOUS Mo Aug 3 A Zion society is formed by orthodox Jews in St Louis to contribute to the international fund for the redemption of Jerusalem. The city has thousands of Jews and expects a very large membership within a year.
Baron Ludwig von Erlanger sustained a dangerous head wound in a duel with Dr. Victor Adler editor of the Vienna Zeitung. The dispute arose from alleged brutal treatment of a tenant on Erlanger’s estate and denunciation of the Baron's conduct.
The Marion Chronicle Company announces incorporation of Marion golf club to carry on general publishing printing and book binding business with capital stock of 350000.
Aug. 3 report notes the Democratic majority will fall short by about 60,000 in Thursday’s North Carolina election. A white Republican party emerges amid cotton interests backing expansion and protection. Predictions claim North Carolina may become as doubtful as Indiana in years ahead.
Indiana corn growers' association will lead the corn show at the state fair, with secretary Downing predicting a very large crop and the best on display. Cash premiums totaling $300 plus farm implements will be awarded. Wabash river counties except White and Berton must supply nine inch cars, southern division eleven inch cars, central division ten inch cars.
Charles J. Cannon, a 42 year old Norfolk politician, was shot by Assistant Chief M H Prince in front of the U S Court House. Prince, described as Cannon's political ally, fired five times after arm in arm conversation, leaving the motive as a mystery.
The Lyda murder case opens Monday as William Lyda dies July 19. Prosecutors say his wife and hired hand Starr Cox conspired to kill him. Mrs Lyda denies the charge as Benton County faces major public interest.
MISHAWAKA Ind Aug 3 The seventeenth annual encampment of the National Association of Spiritualists began at Frazer's Grove on Friday. It is the largest gathering in the history of the organization and will run through Aug 26.
The Aquatic club expects a big time Saturday afternoon with Mayor Taggart Admiral Brown and Hugh McGowan set to attend. Boat and swimming races and high dives will award prizes for each event.
In Pretoria Aug minor report says Gen Prinsloo planned to shadow Gen De Wet but Gen Hunter halted the Boers at a hill pass. They are confined to two narrow valleys with no viable retreat, making their position hopeless.
Milwaukee Wis population reached 285 315 in the twelfth census official count, up from 204 688 in 1890. The increase amounts to 80 847 and a 39.44 percent rise.
Berlin dispatch notes Neutste Nachrichten objects to the young duke of Albany inheriting the duchy of Saxe Coburg and Gotha. The paper says no Englishman has a right on a German throne and expresses lack of confidence in his patriotism.
Sunstruck Thomas Noah, 73, of 728 Virginia Ave, was overcome by heat Friday and taken to City Dispensary in serious but not dangerous condition. Morris Carr, peddler of 211 W Michigan St, fell from his wagon Friday, injuring his shoulder.
Washington August 3 The cabinet again discussed the Chinese situation but offered no new proof that Chinese government troops attacked the legations. Secretary of State said no evidence had been presented. President McKinley will return to Canton Friday evening.
The French consul at Shanghai reports several massacres of missionaries in Shangsi province. The dispatch notes multiple attacks with casualties among religious workers in the region.
Brig. Gen. J. H. Wilson arrived in San Francisco and sails aboard the Maru with Commissioner Rockhill Capt. Drake and Commander Niles to report to Gen. Chaffee at Tien-Tsin. He previously served in China in 1885 and believes 20,000 allied troops can relieve the legations.
Newport gossip centers on Mrs. Lillian B. Longworth a Cincinnati woman who posed as a widow. She entertained rich young men sent her love notes and paid bills with checks. one check bounced marked N G. Detectives found her gone and the men fear the scandal will be hushed up.
Military authorities report five days of combat between Maya Indians and Mexican troops in Yucatan with rebels abandoning strongest positions. English-speaking leaders amid a harsh campaign strain government forces as hundreds are hospitalized and deaths occur. End of war not in sight.
William J. Hogan, manager of United Parcel and Forwarding, says his firm will sue the Trunk Line Association and Adams Express if a rule barring bulking of parcels in transmission is not rescinded. Hogan claims the provision protects Express companies and harms United Parcel, which lacks representation in many cities.
Brief wire items report gold discoveries in Braceville Illinois and a slight fall in steel and iron stocks. Other notes include Mrs Phoebe Cribbe dying in Stamford, Vanderbilts plan to secure Wabash railway, four man-eating sharks caught at Bay Shore New York, celebrant of his 104th birthday in Lee Massachusetts, and a weather, crime, and market snapshot.
Men's hand sewn dress shoes priced five dollars eight five fifty and six dollars. A few pairs remain in sizes five and eight. Located at 87 Ey Washington Street in Biersdorfer's new store.
Receipts and shipments tallied Friday with cattle mostly listed as good to prime steers and varied grades of cows, veals, and heifers. Hogs and sheep also noted with prices and ranges, detailing lots by weight and quality across Union Stock Yards locations and wholesale department contacts.
Wheat prices show weakness with No 2 red at five cents up track and several other red categories listed. corn prices weaker across multiple white yellow and mixed grades with several fractions omitted. oats steady with small gains for No 2 and No 3 white. Hay markets hold firm for Timothys across old and new classifications. Inspections track varying car counts across wheat and corn, with several cars rejected or unmerchantable.
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