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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
3
A carload of hot thirsty cattle shipped to Frankfort Ind ran amuck in the streets Thursday causing near tramplings and lawns damaged as residents barely escaped harm. A thieving porter was placed under arrest and Prof Collett's death is noted in connection with the day’s events.
Theodore Lee, a colored porter, was captured in Toledo and brought back to Frankfort Ind. He confessed after detectives found 269.25 of about 500 dollars stolen from the Clover Leaf pay car. The arrest followed shadowing by authorities and gathering evidence.
Goshen Indiana to host a new branch internal revenue office in about three weeks employing around 20 people. The South Bend office will be abandoned.
Prof Nicholas Collett aged 72, famed musician and longtime choirmaster and organist, died suddenly on Thursday in Richmond Indiana. He previously led music at Franvis de Sales church in Cincinnati fifty years ago and served in local Catholic churches.
Morris Larkins of Dayton Ohio and L A Franklin of Muncie organized the New brewing company with capital of 25000 dollars. A 17000 dollar brick building is under construction for the concern.
The article notes Capt. William E. English resigns from the Democratic park board and denounces the party’s populist shift. He aligns with Republicans and attacks Bryan and the Kansas City and Chicago platforms, urging liberty and justice over party loyalty. The piece frames his criticism as a broad rebuke of Democratic direction and imperialist accusations.
R A Taylor colored was arrested in Bluffton on forgery charges, sought at Wabash. S McKinley wife of a Kokomo carpenter shot herself with carbolic acid after resisting leaving the farm. John Roberts Kokomo survived after being run over by a train. he bears a fractured skull and multiple injuries from repeated railroad accidents.
A fire at Emil Aurin's Drug Store near 1402 Hoyt Ave caused minor stock loss and roof damage totaling about 250 dollars after a committee meeting at the Ninth Ward Republican Club hall. Fire crews from A Hot Club and the local fire department responded early Friday at 4 a.m. The blaze started in a cuspidor after cigars were smoked Thursday night in the club rooms.
Capt English's resignation letter to Mayor Taggart arrived late, prompting expected caustic reply. J Keach, recently restored to the Democratic fold, is urged as English's successor with Controller Johnson backing him. The mayor promised a timely appointment of a capable replacement after reviewing the letter.
The World reports Andrew Carnegie now in Scotland denies plans to speak in the United States in support of Bryan. The item clarifies there is no forthcoming campaign speech by the steel magnate for the political figure.
Chicago dispatch notes J L Mahoney linked Louis Bohmrich to blood as a Milwaukee convention issue. Democratic leaders mock the line, while many Republicans see it as a campaign flaw to exploit in the Wisconsin contest.
Republican sources report only 398 heard Webster Davis speak on the Boers at Miami I L Thursday night with an excursion train bringing 70 passengers.
Senator Platt backs Q Dell as New York governor nominee. Richard Croker of New York sold ice at 28, it rose to 35 in a week. Wisconsin prohibitionists name J B Smith for governor. Bryan to speak three times in New York in October. W A Paxton of Omaha robbed of 150 dollars on a Pullman sleeper. Burdeck Blood Bitters touted to strengthen the stomach and prevent indigestion.
Regional market pricing lists smoked meats pork products lard and fresh produce with per pound barrel and cwt quotes. Notable items include sugar cured hams Dry salt meat and wiener wurst. new potatoes green beans onions and home grown tomatoes with fruit apples peaches and Michigan fifths noted.
Readable price list shows choice bananas at 1.5662.75 per bunch medium, lemons Messina at 5.50 fancy 6.00, pineapples 34.00 per case, watermelons 10 per hundred, nuts and confections with varied per unit costs, and extensive grocery and commodity pricing including flour, teas, canned fruits, vegetables, meats, seeds, butter, cheese, and coal. Multiple brand names and units appear across categories, reflecting wholesale and retail price points for distributors and grocers.
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