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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1901
Page
3
The Taggart clique denounces William F. Moore as a Republican tool aiming to split the Democratic vote. Moore and backers deny GOP involvement as South-side supporters push for track elevation and strict railroad policing. Party lines and city politics intensify with headquarters set on the Stevenson Building’s sixth floor.
Indiana populists plan to cut loose from the Democrats and nominate a full state ticket. A meeting of the state executive committee is planned to consider a fusion with free silver Republicans. John Medert says the movement is not tied to Bryan and endorsed him only for his past alignment with their principles.
Charles E. McAree, charged with the murder of Ralph Sample, will be tried in police court. Autopsy shows the wound over Sample's left eye pierced the skull and brain, the coroner's verdict likely to declare the cause of death. McAree says he lost the knife and intends to plead self defense.
County commissioners faced criticism for not awarding the file case contract to Baker & Thornton the lowest bidders. Deputy-auditor Shepard says the firm did not submit samples as required and their drawings depicted a different kind of case than the board wanted, so the bid was rejected.
Voters on Saturday night cast ballots listing candidates including T. Vargart Dore Johnson and J. J. Appel with Appel leading by a margin as counts show competing totals for Edwin St George Evans Woollen Kern Hawkins Alessenge Moore Maguire Holtzman Major Wamlin Rooker Brown Harrison Harlin Grossart Melott Scandon Talber and others. The tally figures appear uneven with Appel commanding the highest support while rivals lag.
Maj John W Lovett candidate for United States circuit judge issues a signed statement urging a better consular service. He recalls visiting the American consulate in London describing a shabby building on St Maurice Place off Bishopsgate, a limp hunting flag, absent consul, and a vice consul who had never visited the United States.
Fire started Sunday night in Fred Millers laundry in Danville Indiana threatening the business district. It confined to the laundry two barns and three residences owned by C W Stewart Charlie McCurdy and BE Tinder. Four stacks of wheat on Captain Garrigus farm near Kokomo burned and a wagon load of threshed oats caught fire on Henry Crowell farm near Kokomo. Traction engines caused field fires near Elwood and fence and field damage occurred in Howard county. Evansville saw $150 000 worth of buildings destroyed including a four story brick and iron warehouse.
A large blaze in the Peabody marsh two miles west of Knox Saturday consumed 1 000 tons of hay in stacks valued at about 15 000 dollars. Officials say sparks from a Nickel Plate engine started the fire.
Farmers living on the Richmond and Indiana line press for a trolley extension. The piece notes local residents advocate better public transportation and connect to Richmond, Indiana.
At a Tuesday mass convention in the court house both Prohibitionists and Democrats are undecided on mayoral candidates. Names discussed include W. R. Moore, Prof. J. M. Dungan, M. E. Race, Pleasant Bond, and Samuel Shuck for police judge. A new city chairman will be elected to replace Cumback who moves to Irvington.
George Mayers of 816 West Walnut states he never signed the Ward 4 remonstrance against Charles Schaffer’s liquor license. Deputy auditor confirms Mayers’ name is not on the list. Schaffer faces Thursday hearing to prove 233 names unauthorized or risk a still winning remonstrance.
Wion Pike asks county commissioners to revert to a 13 foot right of way on each side of the road. If approved they will deed the Dayton & Western Company an easement for a private right of way to install a power line between the two points.
Charles Patterson died from blood poisoning after a black spider bite and suffered for several days. The Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie railroad will require agents to reside in passenger stations to improve service.
Sixteen chair finishers at the Indianapolis chair company have struck for at least 20 cents an hour. They accuse foreman Lewis Schramm of presenting a 15 percent wage reduction, which the company denies. The firm says no scale was presented while workers are on a new line of goods with prices undetermined. The dispute will be discussed with Superintendent W. Newcomb when he returns from the East on Monday.
Vincennes Indiana August 6 employees of a novelty works plant held a Sunday night picnic. Monday morning after counting cash a counterfeit ten dollar bill and several bad silver pieces were found among the funds.
Chicago markets report higher wheat and corn with oats steady and provisions unsettled. Prices include September wheat 87s 70 8ac, corn higher, pork around 14.97 to 15.02 per 100 pounds, lard 9.75 to 8.75, ribs 7.80 to 7.80, butter and cheese varied across creamery and full cream grades, and live poultry items with mixed cents per pound and per dozen rates.
Subject to the decision of the democratic city convention. Name Address.
A continuous watch is set at the Bates house yard near Meridian and Chiysts to prevent an arsonist from burning lumber doors sashes and other material. Two attempts have already occurred and neighbors fear further attacks. A watchman remains on duty day and night.
Franklin Indiana man P Ring owner of a restaurant appealed to courts to settle ownership of waste water after using it for restaurant purposes. The water had passed through a motor and a fan before being discharged and the water company cut it off.
Evansville Indiana August 3 fire destroyed a corrugated iron warehouse holding 120000 worth of broom corn owned by the trust Insurance covered 116000 with a building loss of 25000 dollars and the total damage remained under investigation
Kokomo plans 400 new houses as urban growth spikes. Fowler advances paving on main streets. Wabash launches a campaign against slot machines. Elwood stock buyer M T Shiel suffers crippling injuries after a pony attack. Cayuga lodge United Mine Workers risks charter cancellation after unauthorized strikes.
Pauline Parr, 58, of 4451 E Washington Street, is missing from home. Police have been asked to locate her and relations fear she may have been harmed.
The advertisement promotes Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry as nature’s remedy for bowel looseness, stating it as a handy cure despite the common phrase summer complaint. It emphasizes its use as a general remedy for digestive upset.
Advertisement notes piano bargains at Baldwin's. Mentions the $1.60 fare for the Logansport and Return trip via the Lake Erie and Western Railroad. Also advertises a Red Men's Pow Wow by the Wabash Valley Association on Tuesday Aug 6 with a special train from Indianapolis at 7:00 a.m. and return tickets through Aug 8.
Vice-president Davis of the water company says there is no intention to release water from White River above the Broad Ripple dam soon. He notes the canal carries nearly all the water with little spilling over the dam, despite rumors among Aquatic Club members.
George Jones, colored, of 1217 N Senate Ave, was fined $11 and given 60 days in police court on a Sunday incident. He slipped a box of cigars under his coat in Andrew Steffen's cigar store. Steffen’s son Felmer, 11, grabbed him and called for his father as Jones tried to flee.
New York reports Joan D Rockefeller plans a million dollar mansion on his Ponticoe hills estate. Also noted, Berry Davis mourned at Nordyke and Morman's foundry with coworkers marching from the River Avenue home to show respect.
A claim highlights group relief as Dr Thomes' Eclectric Oil is described as perfectly safe and instantly effective, advertised as available at any drug store.
Round trip $15 to Atlantic City Cape May and coast resorts August 8. Through coaches and sleepers with return limit days. For particulars call agents or address W. W. Richardson D. P. A. Indianapolis Ind.
Goldie Price a white woman told police that May Jones a colored woman jabbed her with a hatpin on Court Street Saturday night. Price showed painful wounds on head and body to prove the assault and said Jones acted out of jealousy.
Della Anderson petitions for divorce alleging husband George threatened her life with a hatchet and she sought neighbor protection. Henry Rugenstein accuses wife Fannie M. of infidelity and using his funds to buy property titled in her name.
Chicago plans a cooperative department store with 500000 capital. It will be a 24 hour operation offering everything from pins to piledrivers.
The item cites Hahn packing Co of Dallas burned with loss 3106 000 and a revolver theft attempt. James Marcus, a white man, accidentally killed David Coleman. Dynamite threats target the First National Bank in Rockdale over demanded cash. Richard B. Walker drowns rescuing a straw hat. Senator Fairbanks at Mackinac. departure expected soon amid Michigan resort rest.
A group promotes a municipal water plant uniting Irvington and Tuxedo with territory north to Brightwood. They aim to issue bonds and oppose Tuxedo annexation while promoters refuse to name their backers. A Tuxedo resident says bonds could be floated within two hours after striking New York City.
Russell Sage began his eighty sixth year by continuing his regular business routine. He serves as director of 26 corporations and holds top posts including president of the Poughkeepsie and Eastern railroad, the Chicago Elevator Company, and the Empire and Bay State Telegraph Company, with vice presidency in two more. He also remains active in the stock exchange.
An advertisement says heat and overwork wear nerves causing mental and physical fatigue. Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills are promoted to restore nerve force, improve digestion and energy. A testimonial from W P Smith of Indianapolis endorses the remedy and urges purchase at Inder's Drug Store. Pills priced 60 cents per box, from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
Wheat remains steady with No. 2 red and No. 4 red quoted on missing freight. Corn shows strength across No. 1 white No. 2 white and No. 2 yellow with several mixed lots. Oats hold steady for No. 2 and No. 3 white while hay prices range for No. 1 and No. 2 timothy. Inspections list multiple car lots by grade with totals for wheat corn and hay accompanied by several cars rejected or ungraded.
Cattle receipts total about 210 shipmen and 100. Prices list by weight range show good to prime export steers 1,350 to 1,500 pounds averaging not specified, fair to medium export steers 1,200 to 1,400 pounds, and various categories for butcher, feeders and cows. Sheep receipts around 100 shipments with good to choice sheep at 2.50 to 2.75 per 100 pounds and stockers at 2.00 each, plus buck prices.
Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis August 5 receipts light shipments mixed and heifers quoted. Mules and hogs noted with varied prices across categories. Rough stock and common to good classifications appear with modest bids and local market activity.
The jobbing trade lists prices paid by shippers for poultry and other produce. Turkey news and various birds are priced by weight and type, including young toms, fowls, drakes, and geese. Spring chickens are quoted by weight, with price per pound specified.
A dense listing lists hides and tallow products with prices for No. 1 and No. 2 cured hides, tallow grades, and butter substitutes. It enumerates diverse groceries including coffee varieties with city prices, assorted sugars and powdered forms, spices, beans, syrups, rice, nuts, and canned goods. Produce and dairy items are shown with per bushel or per box figures, plus coal and wood goods and assorted drugs and chemicals.
The listing details varied prices for smoked bacon, clear sides, shoulders, lard, pickled pork, rump sausage, frankfurts, wiener wurst, fresh pork loins and cottage hams, spare ribs, leaf lard, and fresh beef tenderloins and sirloin cuts with unit pricing and weights noted. Prices include Indiana and California references and multiple pack types.
A fragment shows oyster prices in New York at about 0.5 cents per can or unit, white fish and trout listed with small cent values, various herrings priced per pound, clams and lobsters with per pound tags, frog legs quoted at 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen, and shrimp priced per gallon at 1.20.
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