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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
2
Police and coroner investigate a suspected poisoning ring as Edward Herrick dies after a series of odd deaths connected to his wives and in-laws. Herrick’s second wife Margaret Lymburner faced questions, with a brother claiming letters proving a conspiracy to poison. Nunzio Cornelio?
Asheville reports a secret birth at Biltmore the previous Sunday. The child is a son to Mr and Mrs George Vanderbilt, whose marriage connected the Vanderbilt fortune to Paris on June 8 1898. Mrs Vanderbilt was formerly Miss Stuyvesant Dresser.
Cleveland police report that Italian settlers believe fugitive Raffael Farranaccio aims to kill another man before fleeing after murder charge for Donat Battiste. Lieut Brandt notes a custom in the Italian district pressing a killer to take a second life before leaving.
The Persimmon brigade club will hold its annual picnic and regular monthly meeting at Hammond's grove on Tuesday afternoon. Members leave the city at 2 p.m. Free conveyances to the park will be waiting at the fair grounds. An evening lunch will be spread for all. Members of the brigade and friends of the club are invited.
Minister Wu signals Li Hung Chang as likely mediator with power to broker peace. Rear-admiral Kempff ordered from Nagasaki to Shanghai to lead the minor fleet patrolling southern China. Laura Knedendorf travels toward China with her Jover before being forced to return to Chicago after a coach incident. Commander Waldersee plans to reach Shanghai by Sept. 22 as viceroys oppose British troop landings, warning of worsening conditions.
Buchner chair company in Evansville cap ital of 0 is incorporated on Saturday Adelaide G Dale guardian of Wm A Atkins files final report revealing 3267.60 Joseph H Ferguson seeks guardian for John Ferguson on Saturday James Brown seeks divorce from Mary J cite desertion four children eldest 16 Andrew Stevenson treated for broken jaw after a Thursday altercation Henry Watts arrested loitering during home search a stolen pants, vault key, and 30 found Bromide noted as mislabel in Laxative Bromo Quinine tablet warnings
Congressman Jesse Overstreet arrived in Indianapolis from Chicago and met Hugh Hanna to discuss the monetary bill. He rejected imperialism as a real issue and said he would consider a debate if challenged, noting he does not expect to resume active campaigning until October.
Dr. Lash reports ice cream soda from a neighborhood drug store may have caused stomaine poisoning in Mrs. Brown and possibly in her sister and her infant son. The doctor cites re freezing melted ice cream and formation of poisonous acid as the likely mechanism.
A late Saturday game at 2 p m drew a big crowd. Kellum and Powers pitched for Indianapolis with Hart and Crisham for Cleveland. No runs in the first inning. Lachance made a long center fly, Geier chased it down. Magoon and Hickey produced the scoring in the third, Magoon scoring on a hit and steal, Magoon later scoring another. Final 2 to 0 Indianapolis.
At Ballard and Furnas creameries on Saturday afternoon officials denied that melted cream is re frozen and sent out again. Ballard’s said other local creameries follow this practice, while Furnas denied it and argued that packing in large cans could poison about 200 people if a bad can occurred.
Report from Manila notes a brutal revenge murder by Tulisanes after Maj Maximo was captured by American troops. Victims include the major's wife, four children, father-in-law, and nephew. loot included jewelry and about 11000 dollars. American punitive actions followed with casualties and prisoners.
London Aug 11 Lord Roberts dispatches reveal Buller advances north from Laing’s Nest toward Machadodorp to outmaneuver the Boers. Kruger is nearby as a Boer patrol fires on the Johannesburg water works. Rundle arrests Mareis and others at Harrismith. a million rounds of rifle ammo destroyed at Nauwpoort. surrendering Boers reported in Bethlehem district.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler urged a standing army in a University of Chicago convocation speech arguing peace requires constant readiness with men and arms for any emergency. He warned war desolation can be avoided only by preparedness, drawing cheers from a Southern-leaning audience.
A Lorenzo Marquez dispatch from London reports rumors that President Steyn of the Orange Free State may have killed himself. The rumor spread amid unspecified circumstances and could not be independently verified.
Jack Cullen of Indianapolis and Ole Olsen of Chicago fought a 15 round draw before the Anderson athletic club. Cullen weighed five pounds over and went to a Turkish bath to slim down. The bout was fast from start to finish with Cullen's foot work standing out as the key feature.
Perry S. Heath returned from the east via Kentucky and said the state favors Republicans. He claimed Democrats will repeal the Goebel law and that even Goebel supporters want Republicans to have a fair count. Heath predicted Kentucky could yield a 34,000 to 49,000 Republican win, noting Hanna May Speak may campaign but President McKinley will not.
Barney Furey and Oscar Gardner fought a hard draw at the People's theater in Cincinnati Friday night. The bout featured clean hits but many fouls. a clinch led Furey to attempt a choke and Gardner struck Furey’s lip, drawing blood in a vicious blow.
In Bluff Dale Texas a farmer poisoned watermelons by inserting strychnine into stems. Six white boys ate the melons. two died in the patch, two died en route home, and two died after reaching home, prompting local alarm.
In Georgetown Kentucky on August 11 testimony centered on a $3 000 share of a $100 000 reward from the Powers case. Grayot of the state auditor's office testified records may delay closing the testimony. Jailer Pilanac recalled ex Auditor Slone directing kind treatment of Culton. Witnesses James Sparks and Z R Settles claimed Goebel would be killed. Others denied guns alleged to be hidden in Frankfurt by Democrats.
The bi annual session of the Supreme grove of the United Ancient Order of Druids opens Tuesday at Odd Fellows hall Indiana Ave Aug 14. The meeting seats supreme officers from across the country and may vote on a proposal restricting voting to third degree members. Peter Schaf finit of St Louis presides. A street parade banquet reception follow Wednesday. Thursday features a Commercial club trolley ride. about 40 members attend.
Burglars attempted to crack the safe at Aetna cabinet company offices 323 W Maryland St Friday night. The safe handle was broken and desk locks bored. They took clothing a clock a bicycle lamp and other items but no money. An Enterprise laundry visit yielded no loot. A gang of amateurs is suspected.
WIRE TIPS report wide events from New South Wales floods to a Crescent manufacturing plant fire in Iowa City with losses of 75000 dollars. They note political shifts in Tonga and England and a forest fire fatality in New York. The mix mentions New South Wales floods, Nebraska drought, Italian royal oath, census dispute in Chicago, and Rostand decorated in Paris.
A physician warns that pasty cereals like wheat and oats are hard to digest and harm digestion and nerves. A Evansville man reports relief after switching to Grape-Nuts, noting weight gain and absence of postmeal discomfort, crediting the thoroughly cooked cereal.
An explosion at the Portland gas light company plant in Portland Ore on Saturday noon killed three workmen: Engineer Robert Moses William Carey and William Case. The cause remains unfound and the building loss is estimated at 15000 dollars.
Detectives Holtz and Morgan arrested Bob Smith at 311 Toledo street Friday night on charges of stealing a pair of trousers from Jesse Moseby at 303 Toledo street. Mrs Moseby identified Smith after catching him midflight as he stretched a leg through the window.
Ed Ruthven the captured negro desperado who killed a Cleveland policeman in Cleveland is picked up in Indianapolis and is a morphine user who demands that Cleveland authorities supply him with dope. He is surly and abuses his keepers.
Martin Hantsringer, 16, was knocked from a freight train Friday evening in Stevens Point Wisconsin. He clung to the car for 150 feet before being dragged and losing both legs, later dying from blood loss after attempting to reattach the severed limbs.
Gasoline explosion in the basement of J. C. Barnard & Co. pain and oil establishment in Rochester Saturday wrecked the interior and started a blaze that gutted the store and the shops above. Total loss listed at $100,000.
Merchant-policeman Thrash was arrested Saturday on charges of drawing deadly weapons after an argument with the bar-keep at Matt's Indian Saloon. He allegedly threatened to shoot during the dispute.
Cattle receipts 100 with varied bids across classes. Good to prime steers 1,500+ lbs around 5.40 to 5.50. fair to medium steers 1,350+ lbs at about 5.0. other categories show prices for heifers cows calves and bulls. Hog receipts 500 with bids from 4.50 to 5.30 for different weights. Sheep receipts light with yearlings and ewes priced 3.00 to 5.15 per head, stockers and feeding sheep listed. Bucks at 5.00 to 5.15 per 100 pounds.
Chicago markets report scattered Movements with wheat and corn down modestly and oats weaker. September pork and lard advance, cheese and dairy values show small gains while poultry and eggs hold near steady levels across items.
Market report shows No 2 red wheat 7 cents lower on milling freight with August delivery at TIC ICC wagon 7 cents. corn quiet with multiple white and mixed grades around 41 to 42 percent. oats steady with No 2 white 26 cents. hay steady with No 1 timothy priced around 13.56 to 14.0 and older No 2 bids mixed.
An aged advertisement warns against blood impurities and urges Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse the blood and restore health when eruptions stomach kidneys or bowels are disordered. The tone targets readers with health concerns and promises purity and vigor after use.
Timothy prices listed for No 3 timothy and new timothy reflect bids of 12.00 to 12.50 and 11.00 to 11.50. Wheat inspections show 10 cars No 2 red accepted or rejected and 6 cars No 3 red unmerchantable. corn inspections enumerate multiple grades with counts totaling 10 cars. mixed colors noted across No 3 white No 4 white and No 2 yellow categories. car totals reach at least 16.
Cattle and hog receipts reported for Saturday shipments with price ranges for various classes. Good to prime export steers 1,350 to 1,500 lbs average around 530. Fair to medium export steers 1,200 to 1,400 lbs average 515. Prime to fancy cows at 4 0. Prices for heifers, calves, bulls, and veals listed with typical weights and bids. sheep and lamb figures included with Saturday receipts and quotation ranges.
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