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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1900
Page
2
Reports from political headquarters describe denials that Gen. Apathy is camping near, while Democratic and Republican leaders rally in Indiana and Charleston. Prominent figures like Hawkins Martin Taggart and Minor weigh party splits and the impact of militarism on voters.
The state department notes an undated dispatch indicating 2000 German troops have landed at Pekin. This forces’s arrival is seen as the first installment from Emperor William to avenge Baron Von Ketteler's death. officials respond with quieting effect.
Sarah Zier aged 18 was located by Officer Joice at the Home of the Good Shepherd and admitted she had escaped from an insane asylum. She had been staying under the name Anna Houck and expressed desire to return home saying she was tired of convent life.
Street car officers cite Sunday delays on the park lines to repairs in the power house. An electrician counters that the issue was overburdened lines, spoken Monday.
Eliza Sixon of Brightwood was arrested Thursday for assaulting Litha Kipfer at Delaware and Market streets. She was fined $25 and ordered to 30 days in the works. Judge Daly warned that another street assault would bring a year in the workhouse.
A box of violet bonbons sent to Miss Eva Grau, 17, niece of Maurice Grau, was found to contain a white powder resembling arsenic or strychnine. She halted consumption and the candies were sent to a chemist for analysis.
New York Aug. 27 Police investigations into the Scharn murder circle back to the murder scene. Detectives will pursue the theory that Kate Scharn was killed by a common sneak thief amid a neighborhood troubled by cheap thieves.
Henry McHenry of 1119 N Illinois Street bears a long facial scar after a confrontation with Lon Baldwin colored man over a street car fare. They fought late Saturday night. Baldwin struck with a hatchet. McHenry received twenty stitches. Baldwin fled to his home at 1117 E Seventeenth Street and the case was continued.
London dispatch reports a day of heavy fighting on a 30 mile front. Gen Buller and Gen Rundle push operations near Belfast and Harrismith with substantial Boer resistance and several casualties. Cordua the Boer officer is reported to have died bravely after a plotted abduction attempt.
London reports General Olivier was captured near Winburg in the central Orange River colony after Boer forces attacked on three sides. Olivier refused to surrender and died before capitulating. three of his sons, all commanders, were also captured as Boers suffered significant losses to British? forces.
Rev. Father Bessonies returned Monday from France and held an 8 a.m. mass in his chapel. He repeated the shipboard mass from Sunday morning. He is in good health but still suffers chronic stomach trouble and had sought bishop permission to drink French wines abroad. He conducted services over the body of Margaret Minnehan, a former nun who drowned herself and was buried at sea in a coffin. A note from Consul Gowdy, Paris, helped him avoid delays by customs in New York.
Monroe Shilling a mall clerk at 15 Lord Street asks divorce from Mildred alleging she consorted with a colored man named James King. She was sent to the work house wearing silk and diamonds after being found with King at an East Court Street colored resort. Arrest records state she gave the name Mary Stanton and offered diamonds for freedom. Previously regarded as Indianapolis' most beautiful woman, the couple had lived together five years and five days.
Mrs. George Berry aged 67 died suddenly at 246 South Noble Street Sunday night as coroner’s report cites bursting of a blood vessel. She had a history of broken vessels and moved to Indianapolis with her parents in 1835. Survived by three children Mrs. William Barr Mrs. J M Northam and I N Berry, all of Indianapolis.
A strike moves through the industry as workers face fines for laughing or smiling during shifts. A mirror cost and talking penalties are posted. Grant H. Brown warns Russia may seize Manchuria and seek American finance, while Monaco’s Princess sues for divorce over gambling leases. In Havre and Marseilles, 600 workers barricade homes amid looming attacks. About 2,000 men are idle at the exposition marking an acute labor crisis.
Monday reports note Quincy Van Hummel sold to Henry his property at 520 N Meridian for 2500 dollars. Salvation Army may open a men lodging house in Indianapolis under local Army control. Sixteen year old Celicia Martin using alias Marie Neilsen sings to raise money for charity. parents surprised. Carpenters chest of tools stolen from a Pennsylvania Street near Twenty second home Sunday night. items used to force entry. Burdeck Blood Bitters advertised as stomach tonic claiming indigestion relief.
Friends of Eugene Yountz clash with Patrolman Lawlor after Yountz was arrested on drunkenness and resisting an officer. Yountz allegedly was beaten with a club in a Maryland street livery stable. Dr. McGaughey treated a head wound, no liquor smell detected. Lawlor defends actions citing Yountz as the aggressor.
Department of State releases a Min report noting no major movement since Aug 15. Military efforts to restore order continue. No Chinese government representatives encountered yet. Esungli yamen ministers arrive and expected. Imperial palace considered practically vacant as two thousand Germans arrive today.
A great miners strike seems certain as union leaders and members express firm support. Separate dispatch notes census data showing Denver population rising from 106 718 in 1894 to 133 859 in 1900, a 25.44 percent gain. In a separate game the Modern Imperials beat the Mc Allisters 5 to 2 in 12 innings with Duffy delivering the key hit.
Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle receipts for Monday with mixed grades from good to prime export steers to common cows and veals. Hogs receipts show fair to good light hogs and mixed heavy packing, while sheep receipts are none for Monday with prices listed for various grades.
The report lists prices for feeding steers and cows, stockers, heifers, veal and heavy calves, and export bulls with ranges from good to fair. It covers hog receipts, quotes for mixed and heavy packs, sheep stockers, and assorted grain and hay prices with regional date context and inspection notes.
Wheat rose about four tenths of a cent with August at 74 cents and September at 73 7/8. Corn gained around three quarters of a cent with August near 39 1/4 and September at 38 3/4. Oats up around a quarter cent with September 21 3/4 and October at 21 1/2. Provisions fell. pork near 19.95 to 41.12 per barrel, lard around 6.72 to 6.71, ribs about 6.90 to 7.02. Butter ranges listed by grade, cheese prices mixed, eggs at 13 4 to 14 4 cent, live poultry and game prices shown, Beene markets at 4.00 to 65.00 per dozen.
The item lists grain quality and pricing terms including No. 2 red and crack No. 3 red with figures 4c and 74, plus mentions milling and freight costs for No. 3 grade wheat. Details reflect commodity market language from a historical score.
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