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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1900

Page

2

Foulke Defends Liberal Reading of Jefferson in Campaign Speech

William Dudley Foulke addressed a Republican rally at English's Opera House, defending Jefferson from Bryan's quotes. He argued the Declaration of Independence expresses an ideal rather than literal truth, noting the need for constitutional limits and that majority rule requires checks.

William Dudley Foulke English Opera House America John B. Cockrum Mr. Foulke Bryan Washington Franklin Jefferson Lincoln Foulke Philippines Mr. Bryan Wwe

Local hunter killed by tiger in India

Paul Rosenfield of Fall River Massachusetts dies at 28 during a tiger hunt in India. Word of the fatal encounter reached his hometown Saturday.

Fall River Mass Paul Rosenfield India Rosenfield

Gresham Declared Insane After Drink and Delusions

John Gresham, 3 percent, unmarried, was declared insane Saturday by the commission. He is said to drink to excess and to write letters to God and imagine he is to marry Helen Gould.

John ‘Gresham Cormmelgsion Helen Gould

Plot claim against Lake County official and Chicago figures

Armin Benedek, a former Hungarian army officer living in Chicago, charges three public officials and a businessman with conspiracy and abduction. He alleges Maurice Lundin hunted him after rivaling his patent medicine business, and that Lake County officials coerced his removal from Chicago to Crown Point where he endured 30 days of harsh confinement and near-starvation. He claims he aged thirty years and left a note hidden in a released prisoner's shoe.

Chicago Armin Benedek Maurice Lundin Hammond Ind Benedek J. McAleer Lake County Indiana

Flowers Sent to Murderer Spark Controversy in Marysville

Sheriff Robinson received a box from Columbus with pink and white carnations for Rosslyn H. Ferrell, the Messenger Lane slayer. He refused to allow the prisoner flowers, citing fear of undue sympathy, and returned the bouquet to Misses Elton and Roane who may be the senders.

Marysville Sheriff Robinson Eton Peane Columbus

Tollgate Standoff at Delaware Bridge

Rebecca Linn, a tollgate keeper in New York, armed with a revolver, deterred 30 laborers who tried to force the Delaware bridge toll. She warned Stop or all shoot and the crowd capitulated after the pistol hammer clicked, the leader paying the toll.

New York Rebecca Linn Delaware River Miss Linn

Face Painted Man Charged With Assault

Charles Hiatt was arrested Friday for assault and battery with intent to kill after striking John Snivisky, a second hand dealer at 353 W. Washington, with a brick following Hiatt waking to find his face painted red and blue. Ten stitches were required for Snivisky’s head wound.

Charles Hiatt Hiatt Capital House John Snivisky Washington St Snivisky

Population tallies from twelfth census

Washington reports New Orleans at 287 101 residents, up 43 065 from 242 039. Kansas City Missouri reaches 363 742, up 31 036 from 182 715. Kansas City Kansas grows to 51 418, an increase of 13 102 from 38 316.

New Orleans Kansas City Kas

Doctor Sues Queen Liliuokalani Physician for Back Pay

Dr Charles E English private physician to Queen Liliuokalani sues for more than 5000 dollars claiming he sacrificed his practice to attend her and was promised 300 dollars monthly plus a 3000 dollar bonus if she continued his services. He says in July she dismissed him and would not pay the bonus.

Honolulu San Franscisco Charles E. English Liliuokalani

Mob fatally harms Irvin Love in Brookhaven area

Report states Irvin Love, a Black man, was killed by a mob near Norfield after robbing and burning a white farmer's house. Love had confessed, and authorities had detainned him in his home room. the mob released him and he died in a related incident.

Brookhaven Miss Irvin Love Norfield Love

Morocco and France Confront as War Feared in Paris

Paris papers allege England instigated Moroccan natives to rebel against France while indicating inevitable conflict. French army and navy preparations are under way as tensions rise amid the dispute over expansion.

Paris Morocco France England

Indians and Tigers Rivalry Highlighted by Early Doubleheader

A 1500 crowd watched a Saturday afternoon Indianapolis at Detroit doubleheader. The opener stayed tight with Detroit leading 1 to 0 after four innings as both clubs turned a pair of double plays. Pitching batteries were Summer and Gardner for Indianapolis with Powers behind the plate and Yeager and Shaw for Detroit.

Indianapolis Summer Gardner Powers Detroit Yeager Shaw

Wilson Critically Ill in Lexington

Private advices from Lexington report Hon. Wm. L. Wilson once postmaster general and president of Washington and Lee University is critically ill. He has hung trouble and friends fear the worst.

Richmond Lexington Wm. L. Wilson Washington and Lee University

Bass Jumping Tales From Merrill Moores and Judge Allen

Merrill Moores guests recount a canal trip near North Indianapolis where a three pound bass leaped into a boat striking Hugh Landon. A second tale by Judge H C Allen tells of a bass leaping into a canoe on Fall Creek wounding his hands.

C. C. Hadley Basslake Hadley Merrill Moores Indianapolis Hugh Landon Moores Landon Merrill H. C. Allen Fall Creek Central Ave. Bridge Judge Allen

McKinley Won’t Attend G A R Reunion in Chicago

President McKinley said he cannot attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Chicago because of pressing public business. Chicago counts on 300000 visitors as veterans fill the city for the event.

Washington McKinley Chicago

Veterans Gather for G A R Encampment Traffic Swells

Chicago reports crowds flooding in as G A R national encampment opens with trains arriving daily. By Monday an estimated 10 000 veterans and 250 000 visitors are expected to fill the city, straining railroad service.

Chicago G. A. R. National

Mrs Boville to Speak at Salvation Army Meetings

Mrs. May Boville, a longtime public speaker and two prominent Salvation Army officers, will address the Saturday night and Sunday gatherings in the tent on Ohio Street near Alabama Street. Several leading musicians will assist at the 3 m Sunday meeting.

May Boville Salvation Army Ohio St Alabama St Boville

Births and Deaths and Marriages Notice

Births list multiple couples with addresses and newborn or gender noted. Deaths record ages, causes, and locations. Marriages note several couples by name. Includes cities and street addresses for many entries.

Democrats Playing With Fire at Indianapolis Colored Convention

Chicago reports split views at the Republican national headquarters over efforts to force an endorsement of Bryan at the Afro American gathering in Indianapolis. Vice-chairman Payne warns that a successful endorsement could inflame race tensions and threaten Democratic supremacy in the South, with party divisions on policy likely to emerge.

Chicago Fryan Indianapolis Payne Bryan South

Shirt Waist Party Held At Progress Store In Indianapolis

The first real shirt waist party in Indianapolis took place Saturday at the Progress clothing store. All clerks wore modern garb, creating a refreshing sight while manager Bliss stood out in a coat due to a too large waist. Pink Hall wore a striped waist lacking lace.

Indianapolis Progress Clothing Store Bliss Pink Hall

Senator Fairbanks to Open Indiana Republican Campaign

Senator Fairbanks is assigned to formally open the Indiana Republican campaign on September 5 in Indianapolis. The meeting place has not yet been selected.

Fairbanks Indianapolis

Political tips rally as Bryan stalwarts gather in Hillave tent

J B McCullough speaks to Bryan stalwarts in Hillave and Sheldon streets as ward 1 marching club forms. Ward 12 Democrats organize with James W McGrew as president and other officers. Van Vorhis condemns imperialism at the ice trust. A Ward 15 marching club with 200 members forms at Stone Palace Hall with officers listed.

J. B. McCullough Bryan Stalwarts Hillave Sheldon St Ward 1 Marching Club James W. McGrew John Farley John Benham Lee H. Geiserdorf Bryan Hill Ave F. J. van Vorhis Ice Trust Stone Palace Hall Meridian St George Roth Patrick Mallon Luke Noon Cristopher Gerhart

Burglars Loot Kipp Bros. Wholesale House

Robbers robbed Kipp Bros. fancy goods wholesale at 37 S. Meridian Street on Friday night. Entrance gained through a rear window and two satchels filled with knives and razors were found near the window. Loss valued at several hundred dollars.

Kipp Bros S. Meridian St

Building Permits For Repairs And Additions In City

W D Cooper 1411 Park ave repairs 1200 dollars Wm Harper 1262 McCarty st repairs 5 dollars M H Hubbard 529 Patterson st addition 200 dollars L Schmoe 248 S Woodside ave cottage 350 dollars Mary Sinsabaugh 1007 N Hunoiss repairs 50 dollars

W. D. Cooper Park-ave Wm. Harper McCarty-st M. H. Hubbard Patterson-st L. Schmoe S. Woodside-ave Mary Sinsabaugh N. Hunoiss

Carpenter William West Bound Over On Assault Charge

William West a carpenter of 1813 Arrow avenue was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of attempted criminal assault against Ethel Ambros II. The bond was set at 1500 dollars and posted Saturday morning in connection with the incident at Ambros home back of 64 Vermont street.

William West Arrowave Ethel Ambros Vermont St

Gardener Charles Nunn Acquitted in Impure Food Case

Gardener Charles Nunn was cleared in police court on Friday of selling impure foods and vegetables due to lack of evidence. Inspector Pritchard led the arrest, while Nunn claimed the charge stemmed from an old grudge and noted he once testified against Pritchard in a lawsuit.

Charles Nunn Nunn Pritchard

McCormick Harvesting Co Wins Paris Exposition Honors

W H Dillman of Indianapolis reports McCormick harvesting machines win the grand prize at the Paris exposition. The company also earns a gold medal for binder twine and multiple medals in metallurgy factory machinery and other departments, the largest awards tally by an American exhibitor.

W. H. Dillman McCormick Harvesting Machine Company Indianapolis

City Life and Local Notices in Bloomfield and Indianapolis

Jesse seeks a divorce from Dora Bond after she deserted him in city life notes. Bloomfield mining oil and gas firm registers capital stock of 5000 dollars. Secretary Hunt attends Knights of Pythias convention in Detroit. Greenfield mustering of a national guard unit reported. Albert Lieber backs McKinley Roosevelt at Indianapolis brewing firm. Joseph Hoagland claims 5000 dollars from street car line after a fall at Blackford and Washington. Harry Locke sues Brower and Love for 10000 dollars over an arm loss in a mill accident. The Young Crescents beat the Ham mar Stars 2 to 5 with Crescent and Star battery. The Sun reports Liners beating Rocket Reserves 19 to 4 and later Riley Stars 7 to 0 with noted batteries.

Jesse Dora Bond Bloomfield Mining, Gas and Oil Company Capital Stock Hunt Detroit Knights of Pythias National Guards Greenfield Adjt Gore Albert Lieber Indianapolis Brewing Company McKinley Roosevelt Joseph Hoagland Street Blackford and Washingtonsts Harry Locke Brower & Love Bros Cotton Mills Young Crescents Hammar Stars Crescent Battery Bloomer Davis Star Battery Lyons Hammar the Sun Rocket Sullivan O'Neil Cohn Wallace Lovell Hebner Riley Wilson O’neil Kern Costello

Mountain climber regains strength after Postum and Grape Nuts

At 77 Warren S. Johnson of Golfax California recovered from weakness after swapping coffee for Postum Cereal Food Coffee and eating Grape Nuts breakfast food. A physician warned of death from old age, but Johnson gained 12 pounds and can undertake long mountain trips again. The ad cites brain and nerve benefits from the two cereals and claims ready availability at quality grocers.

Warren S. Johnson Golfax Cal

G A R unit departs for Chicago amid varied headlines

Wire tips report a mix of incidents and rumors from across the nation. James Rocha of St Chicago is said to be insane from yellow tacks readings. Wheat may rise above a dollar per bushel per Chicago board chatter. Charles Scanlon of Chicago confessed to six burglaries. Roche, a county court entry clerk in Chicago, reportedly committed suicide. Bethlehem tested a new 18 inch Gathmann gun with success. A severe Norfolk electrical storm injures several. New York Central plans Weehawken improvements costing 4 million. C C York and brother in law Gondor killed by lightning. Warner Nebraska reports Bernard Froelick dying from lockjaw after a tree fall. Custeo Salvador arrested in New Orleans over McKinley assassination plot links.

New York Chicago James Rocha St. Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Charles Scanlon J. At Roche Bethlehem Norfolk New York Central Weehawken N. Y York Gondor Warner Neb Bernard Froelick St. Louis Dayton Custeo Salvador New Orleans McKinley

New York man bets on McKinley at 245 to 1 odds

Louis Wormser of New York wagered 40000 at 245 to 1 that McKinley would win and offered to stake 250000 more at the same odds. Indiana national committeeman New calls the wager a fine political barometer.

Louis Wormser New York McKinley New Indiana

Interstate Live Stock Market Recap at Interstate Stock Yards

Receipts and quotations for August listed by stock category. Cattle show good to prime butcher steers 1100 1250 lbs averaging 4 5 to 5 0, feeders 900 1100 lbs around 4 0, cows and calves mixed ranges, veals and bulls priced, hogs 110 130 lbs and light to heavy categories, sheep and lambs with common to good ranges. Saturday shipments totaled 910 hogs and 450 510 lambs.

Interstate

Market report from Union Stock Yards cattle and hogs

Cattle and hogs receipts listed for Saturday with price ranges by weight. Good to prime steers at 1,350 pounds and up, up to 50. Fair to medium, and common to good stockers and feeders cited. Hogs and sheep receipts noted with price bands for heavy, mixed, and light weights, plus lambs and stockers noted in ranges.

Chicago Markets Wholesale Prices Report

Chicago markets report a mix of grain and provisions with varied bid prices for wheat corn oats and futures futures show August and September contracts. Butter cheese and dairy products list creamery and dairy options with ranges for grades and packaging while live poultry prices cover chickens ducks turkeys and geese with per dozen figures.

Chicago

City Grain Market Wheat Quiet and Mixed Quotations

Wheat markets show quiet No 2 red prices around 70 to 72 cents for August freight, corn holds dull with multiple white and mixed grades around 40 percent range, oats steady at 23 to 24 cents. Hay remains steady with timothy bids near 11 to 14 dollars, inspections report several cars rejected or unmerchantable in wheat and mixed corn grades.

Timothy

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