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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
2
Rome. Thirty anarchists were arrested on Wednesday after resisting authorities. They barricaded themselves in houses and a siege was established until surrender. Some claimed illness and were carried to jail in bed clothes.
In Duluth Charles A Towne rejects the populist bid for vice president. He argues he had no real chance and that no one would take him seriously as a candidate unless he seemed lacking in common sense. Also noted Emma Bayne finishes 45 centuries as a cyclist in under 30 days in New York, beating the 39 century mark.
The Sun reports Lexington Stars defeated the Liners 13 to 3 on Tuesday. A separate Cedar Street Stars beat the Crest Cent Reserves 8 to 1 on Wednesday, with Star battery Shumm and Welch contributing.
R and Gilbreath of 1707 Miller Street attempted suicide after domestic trouble. He took arsenic Wednesday and survived after medical note. Dr McGaughey reports expectation of recovery after he poked head from window asking a passerby to obtain poison.
In Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon the Adams wind uplift or cigar shaped train surpassed all earlier records on a Philadelphia to Baltimore run via the B and O line. The speed reached 82 miles per hour at times during the lapse.
Grand Rapids reports the death of aeronaut Johnn Groulx after his balloon rose to 2000 feet and his parachute failed. He lost his grip and plunged 1200 feet into the water, dying on Tuesday.
Jesse Donnell a leading Franklin Indiana druggist died Wednesday afternoon from disease He was 40 and a son of Dr J H Donnell an early Franklin settler His death removes a prominent local business figure and family name from the community.
Fat dividends announced by Standard Oil with an $8 per share payout. Since the year began, $35 in dividends per $100 shares have been declared. In less than two years, total dividends have reached 10 percent.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal blood purifier that purifies and vitalizes blood for all ages and both sexes. Claims cure for scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia catarrh.
Georgetown Ky August 8 the Powers trial opened with cross examination of Dr. Prewitt Attorney Campbell pressed he told Wharton Golden that five minutes after the shot Dick Combs rushed to the office seized a rifle and waited at the window Prewitt denied the statement and said Golden called him a liar Golden said Powers had nothing to do with the matter Watts testified about a plan to shoot democrats and a given signal Lily a state representative did not know Watts or speak to his barber James Oks Powers agent said to hire sober selfless men to influence the legislature with their presence
Washington releases a Che Foo dispatch stating Chaffee reports Japanese captured Pietsang on Aug 5 morning and forces move toward Yang Tsun as Americans have not yet arrived. England receives battle notice from Che Foo with no losses. Foreign edict alleges actions against Chinese women and a ministerial escort to Tien Tsin announced.
The report states an anticipated progression of firepower from light artillery and field guns to heavy siege artillery reaching from Ma nila. It emphasizes an organized escalation order and strategic deployment of weapons.
The 19th century report notes Parliament being prorogued to October 27 after Victoria’s speech. It cites the Pekin legation attack by insurgents and fears for inmates, with inquiries into Chinese authorities’ role and possible British victims, and promises coordinated action by other powers.
Hong Kong dispatch reports General MacArthur negotiating the surrender of Aguinaldo as World War II coverage notes tension in the Pacific. The article cites a Hong Kong special to the World.
Washington reports that Shanghai officials sent an imperial edict dated August 5 enabling all foreign ministers to freely communicate with their governments in cipher. The United States, noting the move, prepares a reply to Conger and tests the new arrangement.
Ex Governor W. S. Taylor of Kentucky denounces the Democrats and warns of mob rule and ballot suppression. He cites tyrant rulings in ten states and contrasts with republican government, urging vigilance against white ballot suppression at the Island Park Chautauqua gathering in Lagrange Indiana.
Chicago August 8. The first batch of republican literature will go out this week consisting of thirteen articles. The stars include A discussion of 16 to 1 by Murat Halstead and Expansion by Harry S. New national committeeman from Indiana.
Wire reports a new cable line being laid to Che Foo and Shanghai via Taku. Prohibition campaign train planned to tour the country beginning October. A St. Louis street car dynamited in daylight Tuesday with no injuries.
An anonymous letter warned Rev Father Mangone that the Roman Catholic Italian mission would be dynamited if he held high mass for King Humbert. The Cr n AGO report notes the priest was told to cancel the service.
New Orleans report says seven youths died in Honduras floods in Olancho with two Americans among victims. A squad of 11 sheltered in a covered bridge when it collapsed, causing all to perish. property destruction described as terrible, but victims' names were not secured.
Mrs George R Sullivan famed as the angel of transports is seriously ill at her New York home. A devoted friend of American soldiers and sailors she fell ill Tuesday while carrying on the work that made her famous and has grown steadily worse.
Washington reports state department says diplomacy resumes with China upon Conger dispatch. No war against China planned yet. Pekin advance to proceed swiftly, then decide on future U S stance. Wu delivers Aug 2 imperial edict about protecting foreign ministers.
The parade page notes light crowds amid intense heat as flags decorate streets. Newsboys strike Evening Journal and Evening World over 50 cent per hundred paper price. a man, John Penahoe, is burned by a hot boiler but will recover. An India famine and American malnutrition contrast, with an ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
London dispatch reports a Sebastopol correspondent says Russia plans to embark 125000 additional troops at Odessa for the east before year’s end, joining forces already dispatched to the east from that port.
A war department cablegram from Maj. Gen. Chaffee at Tien-Tsin requests additional artillery supplies. Secretary pending instruction as reports flow from the field.
Chicago endures a fifth day of stifling heat with forecasts of more misery if Thursday repeats the heat. By 10 a.m. Wednesday four heat deaths and several prostrations were reported as the city shivers under extreme temperatures.
Miss Frances Smith of Chattanooga testifies that coffee caused insomnia and rheumatic symptoms, but using Postum Food Coffee in Knoxville improved sleep and nerves. She cites her friend with rheumatism and an invalid daughter whose health benefited from Postum.
Mounted infantry attacked the Boers who wrecked the train carrying American consul Gen. Stowe. The Boers suffered three killed ten wounded and 11 captured in the engagement at Bloemfontein on August 8.
Mamie Sherer once ran a grocery and was fined 1 dollar after a Wednesday incident involving a woman who would not pay a bill. Police-matron Gregorie seeks a home for Mrs. Southwick a 35 year old widow with two children. Philip Gentry of Louisville and Ed Carroll of Allegheny Pa were jailed late Wednesday afternoon on pickpocket charges.
Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle receipts of 50 and hog receipts of 1 000 for Wednesday. It lists price ranges for steers cows calves hogs and sheep with figures for good to prime and fair to good categories across various weights and classifications.
Union Stock Yards reports cattle receipts 800 and shipments 200 on Wednesday with price ranges for Good to prime steers 1,500 lbs and up to 1,300 lbs, heifers cows calves and bulls listed. Hog receipts 5,300 with shipments 2,000 and prices for good to choice and mixed weights. Sheep receipts 1,200 with shipments 800 and prices for yearlings and ewes.
Market notes show wheat weakest with prices for red and white varieties and milling fees. Corn holds steady across No 1 to No 4 white and mixed categories, oats weaker, and hay ranges from 11 to 14 dollars per unit. Inspections list several cars by grade and color, totals for each commodity and car type.
A fragment mentions an event titled We Give It Away Thursday. The readable portion provides no clear date, place, participants, or outcome to verify further details.
Court House Grocery advertises four great stores with locations at 304 East Washington Street and W Washington Street branches plus Virginia Avenue and N Ala branch. Wholesale department details listed with phone numbers.
Chicago markets report Wheat 71 to 75 percent for September deliveries. Corn August 338 to 378 cents. Oats August 21 to 21 1/2 cents. Provisions September pork 11.75, lard 6.80, ribs 7.12. Butter and cheese prices vary by creamery and dairies. Eggs 12 to 12 1/4 cents. Live poultry items list prices for turkeys hens roosters ducks and geese per dozen.
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