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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
2
Will J Bryan announces a Lincoln based weekly titled The Commoner to defend Kansas City platform ideals. He plans to publish from Lincoln with first issue in January and will lecture in college towns while focusing on public questions through pen and publisher roles.
In Washington on December 13 the brewers lobby concedes little chance of a strong push in the Senate to cut the tax below 1.60 dollars. The long effort to reduce the tax appears to be breaking down as prospects fade.
Amos Rusie, famed pitcher, signs with Cincinnati for the next season. He expresses pleasure at reuniting with old friend John A. McPhee, Reds manager, and says the appointment is agreeable. Rusie reports good condition and has spent fall and winter writing a baseball book.
Clifford Harding Hazel Primis and Charlie Johnson three colored boys arrested with Jesse Harding face police court scrutiny. They claim not guilty amid jests while testimonies unveil minor details of the Mrs Mellen Haughville store raid. Jesse Harding bound over to the grand jury.
Richmond Indiana December 15 A juror requests investigation after a fellow juror claims he had his mind made up before joining the jury delaying the sentencing of William Gates convicted of manslaughter.
An unspecified number of small pox cases have been observed in Monticello after a case from Kentucky. The illness is linked to various local venues including restaurants and other sites as health officials monitor the situation.
Readable scraps indicate a man and his wife were involved in a deadly incident near a tank of something unspecified. Authorities have not released full details, and the fragmentary text provides few concrete facts.
New York dispatch reports James J. Hill resigns as president of the Great Northern railroad to devote time to chairing the board of directors. He is expected to become a director of the St Paul road, forming part of the Morgan and Hill chain linking the continent. Chicago capitalists gain influence in the Erie system as Norman B. Ream and Hill join its board, part of a broader plan to consolidate railway mileage nationwide.
The board of works defers sending the interurban franchise to the council, with an expected Monday motion to set three cent fares. A two week delay is seen as harmless and potentially better for a contract, while a city limits dispute over dual fares and track ownership prompts calls for the city company to run cars or remove tracks.
Cherbourg dispatch notes F W Peck American commissioner general to Paris exposition Prof Benjamin D Woodward assistant commissioner and Miss Loie Fuller aboard the steamship St outs touching here Friday Peck suffers from nervous prostration on return voyage.
A string of local events includes an January 8 concert at school 43 assembly hall, public library efforts in Cerealinetown, and Saks Co giving 100 overcoats to needy boys. Franklin farmers' institute discusses time use for duties and self culture, while corn-growers score six ears per member at the state house.
Chicago reports mob violence on the Santa Fe as depots at Willow Springs and Lemont are overrun and wires cut. A operator repels assailants with a shotgun while rail offices are later left stripped of power and protected by Pinkertons and lawmen. Townsfolk withhold food.
Fort Worth reports freight movement crippled as trains halt at many points and agents are absent at numerous stations for a week. Guards posted at Caldwell to guard property amid exaggerated Texas reports.
Chicago headquarters for the Santa Fe telegraphers strike have been set up by President Dolphin. He reports the strike remains in full blast in Kansas Texas and Colorado with ongoing action.
In criminal court on Saturday Frank Lowry and Charles Morgan received 40 days in jail each while Arthur Peck was sent to reform school. They had robbed many stores and offices a few weeks earlier with one theft of papers totaling $20,000. all funds were recovered.
In Norfolk Virginia the corporation court acquitted a Newfoundland owned by Mrs C L Winn of viciousness after a trial in which the dog had bitten a 10 year old girl. The dog had previously bitten a citizen and was condemned to die by a police justice. The citizen later sought discharge and the dog bit again upon release. The dog was captured a second time and the case reached a jury trial.
Paris paper The Matin reports the exposition deficit at about 414000 dollars, outlining a substantial shortfall in planned revenue versus expenses. The item notes the financial gap as of December 15, reflecting stress on event funding.
A Chicago woman cites family cases where Grape-Nuts allegedly aided recovery from paralysis and long-standing stomach issues. She recalls her grandmother’s left-side paralysis improving after Grape-Nuts and notes her mother’s weight and strength increasing. She requests anonymity. Postum Cereal Company, Battle Creek, Michigan, is listed.
The Indiana Children’s Home Society seeks funds to buy a Tipton sanitarium on 120 acres to serve as a central home for homeless and destitute children. It lists membership options from $1 annual to $50 upfront patrons and $10 to $20 five year plans for benefactors. The society reports 1,500 paying members, 115 new members in Indianapolis under district superintendent Mrs Irene V Webb, and a roster of state and district officers. Children are cared for and educated, then placed with adoptive families. many adult sponsors watch over placements to ensure good treatment.
John Addison Porter longtime journalist and former private secretary to President Meckintey died Saturday afternoon in Pomeret Conn. at age 62. He served in the White House during the Meckintey administration and was known for his literary editorials.
New York appellate division sustains lower court ruling that limburger cheese cannot be enjoined. Householders on West 178th Street failed to prove a nuisance against Crawford and Popper cheese importers as 5000 pounds of cheese were alleged to threaten with a knockdown at 50 yards.
In St Louis on Saturday Chairman McLeod of the Western passenger association and Commander in chief Rassieur of the G A R discussed the demand for a one cent per mile rate for the Denver encampment next year. No agreement reached. McLeod to confer with the association in Chicago on Monday.
Mrs James Bonner 6 was found dead on a door step at 114 N Morgan Street in Chicago. Investigators found 1274 dollars concealed in her dress. Death attributed to heart disease according to the report.
An old ad claims a cure for a cold in one day using Grove's Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if the cure fails and features a company signature on each box.
Washington reports a busy last week before recess with the pension and river and harbor bills advancing in the House. The Senate will debate the Hay-Pauncefote treaty in secret and discuss the ship subsidy bill in open sessions, aiming for a final ratification vote early in the week. Senator West, a Democrat, is expected to oppose the subsidy measure, possibly speaking Monday. The army reorganization bill is to be reported to the Senate during the week.
The House rescinded Friday’s amendment to tax express companies by a 9 to 87 vote, sustaining the Ways and Means Committee. Robert W. Wilcox was sworn in as Hawaii’s delegate after credentials were presented. Senate petitions and memorials were also noted.
Senator Beveridge’s inquiries in Washington sparked confidence the Hay Pauncefote treaty may fail. Numerous amendments were proposed Saturday and the discussions grew more intensive than ever before.
The house committee on census met Saturday to review bills on reapportionment. The Burleigh measure would raise membership to 390 while Hopkins would keep it at 357. Sentiment split, but a Hopkins majority appears likely as the panel reconvenes Monday.
The president submitted nominations to the senate on Saturday including Albert Wheelon for register of the land office in Pierre South Dakota Henry E Cutting for receiver of public moneys in Pierre South Dakota and James Hatson of the Fourteenth Infantry to be first lieutenant.
Gov Mount returned from New York to report no Carnegie funds for Winnona library. In Washington he met Gov Thomas of Colorado who denied refusing to honor his requisition amid Kentucky fugitives cases, calling the report faulty.
In Louisville the American Federation of Labor will wind up its session on Saturday with officers likely to be elected at night. President Gompers and Secretary Morrison appear set to secure another term. Scranton, Pennsylvania, is named as the likely next convention site.
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania on Friday 79 year old farmer Hezekiah McKinley married 15 year old Alvert Laughman who had long worked for him. The romance grew from fatherly interest to love as the couple began married life.
Births include William and Bennet city boy Chris Tyner 34 W Seventeenth girl Charles Wares 41 S West girl Barth 128 Buarth boy Flora 78 Spann boy Roberts 151 Martin dal e girl Danocker 18 Karcher boy Griffin city boy Valentine 1204 N West boy Charity Palmer 4 7 1511 Martindale ave stomach cancer John Garver 58 1852 N Pennsylvania st mitral insufficiency Wallace Buckles 26 2055 Lafayette st hemorrhage Edward Cashman May England Thomas Pletcher Agnes Mullen
Property listing describes a frame house at the corner of Oriental and Prati streets belonging to Wardes, priced at $500.
Representative William Reagan will introduce a bill in the next legislature to compel defendants in divorce cases to appear. Superior judges endorse the proposed measure. The notice also mentions cold remedies and quinine tablets.
Deputy U.S. Marshal Alonzo Boyd recounts dreams that warned of mob violence and near escapes while transporting prisoners. He recalls a dream of a mob at a depot with a toy-like revolver that caused attackers to laugh, followed by a real transfer where the court moved and the prisoner pleaded guilty to forgery. His wife also dreamed of a prison boxcar near derailment.
Stock yards at Indianapolis report Saturday receipts: cattle 100 head with varied classes and prices including good to prime steers around 1950 pounds, fair to medium steers 1136 to 1380 pounds, and heavy calves. Veal, cows, heifers, bulls, and stockers priced across a wide range. Sheep receipts 400 with good to choice lambs and common to medium lambs noted.
Wheat and corn prices stand firm with several No. 2 and No. 3 grades listed. Oats, hay and timothy show steady values while inspections count multiple grain cars, totaling forty four cars for wheat and corn combined, with several rejecter and mixed lots noted.
Chicago market page shows January wheat at 0 percent, May prices, December corn around 3 7/8 to 3 9/16, May near 3 6 4 4, oats May 2 8 1/2. Provisions list January pork at 12.124, lard about 6.00 to 6.87, ribs around 8.75, live turkeys and chickens with implied prices.
Beautiful large picture ad promoting Cream of Wheat 2 packs 25c per pair and pancake flour ready to use. Acorn Catsup pint 9c Olive oil large bottle 4c quality Raspberries per can 2.02 Bartlett pears 2c quality Coffee Moch and Java rich aroma and smooth taste stock in store.
The notice lists prices for various meats and dairy items from the Wm H Block Co. including dressed turkeys at 9c, chickens 8c, ducks 9c, geese 9c, and butter creamerys at 24c for firsts or 21c for others, along with cheese prices for full creams and different types. Prices shown reflect per dozen or per pound depending on item.
Cattle receipts Saturday at Interstate Stock Yards show fair to prime export steers averaging 1,200 to 1,500 pounds and 490 to 500 weights for good to prime feeders. Hogs receipts 2,200 with price quotes from 90 to 95. Sheep and lambs listed with Good to choice in various weight classes. cows and calves and bulls priced, along with stockers and bucks per hundred weight.
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