25 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
1
Police search for a machinist believed to have warned authorities that an Italian anarchist group planned to kill W. J. Bryan when he spoke at Syndicate Park in South Omaha. Extra precautions were ordered as the Democratic presidential candidate neared the city.
Municipal Bank Controller Johnson reports daily penny totals as Mayor Taggart wavers over signing a temporary $16,000 loan ordinance. The Board of Works clerk notes $100 collected for alley vacation and a bystander suggests closing alleys to boost revenue while electric lights and street sweeping may be cut.
Levi Collins died from lockjaw at his home at 1119 Bates Street on Friday after ten days of suffering following a rusty nail puncture. He had delivered coal for Michael Steinhauer at Atlas Engine Works and stepped on the nail when jumping from his wagon. Despite medical care and an operation by Dr. Alexander, his condition deteriorated.
Charles M. Walter traveled to Chicago with mid road populist leaders to watch the fusion Populists select a vice presidential candidate to replace Charles A. Towne. Walter says mid readers will attend and oppose Adlai E. Stevenson’s nomination, Towne having withdrawn to allow Stevenson’s time to be substituted.
Harry Jones of 910 E Sixteenth street was arrested Saturday for violating the ordinance prohibiting transfer wagons and moving vans on paved streets. All transfer men were warned several days earlier and Jones reportedly paid no attention to the warning.
A Marion resident John W. Kelly accepts the socialist gubernatorial nomination, praising the cross of Calvary over capitalism and urging unity. Figures like ex-Congressman C G Conn and Millard Cox are noted for tariff reform and party work. Three African Methodist bishops reportedly back Bryan while opposing McKinley in Indiana.
Unsettled weather with possible thunder showers expected Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures read 77 at 7 am, 85 at noon, and 86 at 2 pm. C E Werth, dentist, has moved to 633 Stevenson Building. Old telephone 29708.
Washington Aug 25 military and political moves push for immediate withdrawal of American troops from China while diplomacy seeks their retention. Gen Chaffee endorses withdrawal but US aims to learn powers views and secure indemnity. Kaiser and Czar eyes expand in China as Russia lines up 275000 troops and Germany sends a large force. officials fear renewed conflict and await confirmation of Russian war posture.
The navy department received a dispatch from Admiral Remey reporting a declaration of war by Russia. The message notes a formal act and details on potential implications for U.S. naval operations. Further official confirmation and context are awaited.
In a delayed report from Tiен f sin on Saturday, English American and Japanese troops defeated a Boxer force west of here, killing 300. Chinese losses exceed 3,000 as legations defend Pekin. Sikh and American cavalry pursued dispersed Chinese forces to Tong-Chou.
The bulk of the German fleet in Chinese waters sails for Taku on Sunday to accompany Dr. Mumm von Schwartzenstein, the new German minister to China, toward Pekin. A report says Sichuan viceroy dispatches troops to block French forces near Mengtse on the Yun Nan Tong King frontier.
Delayed Aug 24 report says three German transports arrived at Tak u. Four German troopships are in the harbor. One hundred civilians, mostly women and children, are moving toward the coast from Pekin under escort.
Reports from London describe the feared Black Flags moving toward Pekin with disruption across southern China. Riots and burning of missions are reported as the force progresses through the region.
Census supervisor Clifford said on Saturday he could not confirm Indianapolis figures until official data were released. He noted Irvington Woodruff Place and nearby areas may be counted for the city, potentially adding 5 000 to 6 000 people. He believes the census was largely accurate with minor omissions and duplications.
A historical sketch explains Indiana state debt from 1840 to 1900. It notes 1840 population around 600000 and debt near 13000000 due to internal improvements, a canal giveaway during a panic, and currency scripts used for taxes that failed to raise funds, forcing bond issuance. By 1900 about three million residents faced a debt near 4000000.
Attorney Ford Winter confronts Controller Johnson over collecting a $3 vehicle license from a butter seller in town. The exchange cites a Supreme Court ruling that nonresident use of city streets requires the license. Winter quips about the butter seller, while the controller notes his own glasses joke and hints at potential refund instead of challenging the ordinance.
Four Black travelers boarded train 57 near Riverside Ohio Friday night and fatally struck brakeman M. L. Brown of Indianapolis when he tried to eject them. Brown, found semi conscious, was taken to Cincinnati and likely to die. Indianapolis police seek the suspects as Brown, unmarried and two years on the brake, is well known.
Washington dispatch reports George N. Allen chief clerk to the first assistant postmaster and former Terre Haute newspaper man near death at the Riggs house. Stricken with heart disease at his desk physicians say recovery unlikely due to overwork.
An ad offers new planes for sale at Wulschner's priced at 16.00. It promotes Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure and lists Usona gold and silver polish as the best, along with Usona metal polish for bar fixtures.
Chicago faces a rare egg shortage with prices jumping from eight to thirteen cents a dozen in days and expected to reach thirty to forty cents. Retail dealers blame commission merchants for the rise, while wholesalers say supplies are scarce and mainly poor quality.
Twenty mail clerks on the Pittsburg St Louis division received a salary increase Saturday and 22 more will be similarly treated.
Reading, August 25. One person died and several were seriously injured in a wreck of a Reading railroad express train near Reading on Saturday morning.
United Mine Workers report a potential 150000 man strike among eastern anthracite miners. They demand a conference with operators at Hazelton Pennsylvania. if refused, a nationwide walkout could follow. Miners cite panic wages, powder costs, and impurity deductions as key grievances.
Officials admit records in poor condition with some neglected and misplaced. Charles E. Wilson recalls two federal agents failing to find items in the governor's office until a janitor located old volumes under the senate gallery, uncovering governor's records during a search.
State geologist Blatchley says over three quarters of Indianapolis shade trees are not first class, trunks diseased and infested with worms. Poor planting choices and lax selection have led to quick replacements and visible worm infestations in wood and furniture years after purchase.
Bruce Strodes, 52, of Ohio Street, charged with embezzling 190 dollars from Joseph McWilliams & Co of Louisville, amid courthouse improvement contracts. Strodes claimed he handed funds to timekeeper Clifford Day, who allegedly did not supply a receipt. Day, son-in-law of Commissioner Greer, reportedly drank arsenic after a conflict.
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