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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1900
Page
2
Vincent Clifford, census supervisor, denounces a Saturday afternoon paper census figure as yellow journalism. He argues the numbers could be wrong and suspects the story came from his office or a Washington clerk. He notes guesses approach the real figures and that manufacturing census finishing touches are due by Wednesday.
In a Chicago criminal court Monday Rev J J Washington a Black preacher was sentenced to one to seven years for pawning a stolen diamond pin. Attorney Frank Hendricks withdrew before sentencing as the judge received a letter alleging betrayal and insult to Mrs Washington which she later denied.
Gov Mount approved transferring a list of inmates from the Jeffersonville reformatory to Michigan City as incorrigible. Names include John Patterson Montgomery Henry Cranshaw Charles Hart Thomas Ford Joseph Conley John Whitney Charles Wilson Harry Gregor Andy Van Meter Leo Herry John Owens and Thomas Duncan with sentences from 1 to 14 years for larceny, robbery, and related crimes.
A dead man found Saturday evening in a Cincinnati sewer with a mashed head may be Peter Baney a saloonist from East Washington Street who vanished July 10 The description matches Baney and Mrs Baney questions the identification Baney was said to be temporarily deranged and carried a sum of money at the time of his disappearance
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson predicts Seattle will host a world’s fair in 1904 and cites anticipated economic boosts. other notes include a 1 dollar wheat forecast, multiple wedding reports, and various sudden deaths and incidents across the country.
Fragmented ad copy touts genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine with a signature on every box. Claims the product cures a cold in one day. Some wording appears garbled, but intent is a fast relief claim for common cold symptoms.
The article discusses Dr. Hurty's proposed bill to curb factory waste by creating a state hygienic laboratory and giving the health board power to enforce disposal methods. It notes uncertainty over provisions and political accusations surrounding Durbin and strawboard interests.
In New York Judge Lacombe did not sign the extradition order for Neely charged with embezzling Cuban funds. A complication postponed the action until next Monday. If issued, Neely would await review by the U S Supreme Court, this appeal set for Sept 7.
Commander in chief Shaw of the G A R says the Chicago encampment may move Memorial Day from May 30 to the last Sunday in May. He notes current observance focuses on sports and amusements and hopes for a more faithful observance.
Through Col. C. Clark the contract for 1006 suits for the cavalry division of rough riders was let Monday to the Progress provided they be made by the C. B. Cones company of Indianapolis. Suits for other divisions will be made by local companies.
Grocer Woods of Woodside apologized for tardiness to the Board of Works citing severe cuck holes on Southeastern avenue as reason to travel via Southport. The board adopted sidewalk improvements for several streets, ordered water mains on multiple avenues, heard bids and remonstrances, and required sprinkling contractors to report twice weekly.
Miss Kate Holbrook died at her uncle Hiram Marks home on Adell Street Saturday afternoon from appendicitis. James J. Corbaley aged 62 formerly of Indianapolis died at Wyandotte California on August 4.
A historic ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a purifier for the body and a remedy to start every organ functioning promptly. It urges thorough renovation of the system by cleansing blood to ensure better health.
In Georgetown Kentucky August 13 B W Bradburn of Bowling Green a reward commission member testified the board did not contract to pay Gold en Noah or Culton for their testimony Deputies had searched court entrants for weapons for over a month finding none Leon Leach 17 of Stamping Ground was fined 23 and jailed ten days after arriving with a gun The judge ordered the jury to Frankfort at 3 p m The Youtsey trial will begin next with a special venire drawn immediately
A Lahore dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports the ameer of Afghanistan mobilizing his army and infantry and musing on a holy war against Russia. Official circles acknowledge unease though the report is unconfirmed.
Chicago aug 13 The Cook county hospital faces employee dismissals for selling death tips to undertakers. Workers allegedly inform that patients are dying and provide relatives names for a 10 percent cut of business. Undertakers telegraph for body custody. An order bars delivery to suspected undertakers after one man secured 16 and another 14 funerals in the last month.
Clinton Missouri reports say farmer Jones aged 24 and Miss Bonnie Turner were found unconscious in a buggy four miles from Near Coal and died later the same day. They reportedly took morphine together due to parental opposition to their marriage.
Births list several newborns with parents and addresses including Hunter Rosemyer Robertson Steffen Hoey Krocherfels Purvis Young. Deaths include Infant Stout Sophia Walter Nellie Goins Katie Holbrook Parson Brumley Weddle and infant Lloyd with causes like heart disease heat prostration typhoid fever appendicitis dysentery Bright's disease and enterocolitis. Marriages record four pairings including Wilson Summer Meyers Hanrahan Lawrence Bartholomew McClain Rush.
Fall festival society at corner Washington street and Belt railroad reports a frame shed valued at 1,000. W G Schneider on New Jersey street near Eleventh builds a frame house valued at 2,950. A M Ogle and A W Hubbard at corner Davidson and Washington streets plan frame sheds worth 500. Morris Dalton at Walcott and Chi streets erects a double frame house valued at 2,500. Albert H Martin on Ruth street between Andergen street and Warman avenue builds a cottage valued at 500. Ben Eilering at Emerson avenue addresses a stable valued at 75. Mrs H Weeks at 2011 Broadway lists a frame shed valued at 0.
The notes list three locations at the city intersection of New Jersey and Washington, 161 N Delaware near Ohio, and 759 Massachusetts avenue near Noble Street, indicating property or business sites in the area. These entries outline street corners and nearby landmarks for reference.
A big tumble in prices lists unbleached muslin and sheetings with multiple brands and widths. It notes yard wide 5c, 6c, and 8c qualities, bleached options, Pepperell Utica and other brands, plus pillow cases and fruit jars at sale prices.
Commissioner McMillen of the Board of Safety plans a crusade to enforce the ordinance against newsboys jumping on moving street cars. He witnessed a boy nearly crushed under a car on Illinois Street at Maryland and will notify Superintendent Quigley to halt the dangerous practice.
Mrs. Mattie Barrett of 122 East New York Street remains in critical condition with a fractured skull after choking on cante loupe and falling on her porch when frightened. Doctor Nash attends, she is a widow and seamstress living with her daughter.
An alleged robbery emerged with W. A. Groves of Chicago reporting about $300 missing from his Grand hotel room last Wednesday night. Groves claimed he stayed awake writing letters after retiring due to heat and found his clothes disturbed when he woke. Clerks say Groves did not sleep at all before departing for Chicago.
Detectives arrest eight tramps camping on the commons between the Big Four and Vandalia tracks west of the White River. Officials say the camp is the headquarters for the “Weary Willies” in Indianapolis. In police court they were ordered to leave within one to eight hours on Monday morning.
Detectives arrested Henry Beatty known as Speedy Kid of St Louis Monday charged with stealing a watch from B. H. Barnes a carpenter working on a house at Superior and Walnut Streets Barnes left his watch in his clothes on a nail and the watch was recovered at the Central loan company
Mary Dunn of 822 Hadley Street seeks divorce from George Dunn citing failure to support and requests their two children. Louisa LePage seeks divorce from John LePage alleging neglect and mind poisoning of her daughter. they have four children, eldest 19. Also notes resignations, railcar counts, and a church corner stone ceremony.
Dr Charles Conger has tracked incubator babies and praises Elizabeth Worland raised in an incubator under his care. She now weighs seven times her birth weight and is in perfect health. Records show 73 premature incubator cases averaged four pounds with only two surviving, while the Indianapolis baby weighed under two pounds.
A severe electrical and wind storm swept Greater New York on Sunday afternoon. Six people were killed by lightning and a score or more injured. Two people drowned in Hell Gate after a sailboat capsized.
Wheat and corn prices listed with No 2 red and No 1 white values across grades, plus August and freight terms. Oats and hay quotes steady with No 2 white oats at 24 cents and hay timothy prices noted. inspections detail rejected and unmerchantable car counts for wheat corn mixed and hay.
Livestock market report shows light cattle receipts and varied bids for steers, heifers, cows, veal calves, and bulls. Hogs and sheep receipts noted with price ranges for good to choice weights, plus stockers and feeders pricing.
Wheat and corn futures mixed with varied September contracts. oats hold steady. Butter and cheese markets show small gains in creamery and dairy categories. pork and lard futures inch higher while ribs hold near previous levels.
Cattle receipts Monday nominal with varied quotes across weights and grades. Good to prime export steers 1,350 to 1,500 lbs average around 530 to 540. fair to medium export and good to prime butcher steers in the 1,200 to 1,400 lbs range. hogs receipts 350 with shipments 380 and pigs 110 to 180 lbs average about 6. Fair to good lights and heifers priced, with cows and calves and veal quotes listed. sheep and lambs receipts none Monday with spring lambs and yearlings priced. oats and September provisions priced with pork at 11.60 11.60, lard at 4.67 4.70, ribs at 7.0 7.3.
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