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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
2
The Standard reports dawn fighting between British forces and Boers near Orange River. Surrounded Boer cadres suffered heavy casualties after several hours of combat as they tried to move south.
Rev Joseph Park, pastor of City Temple, edits the Even-Son's edition of the Topeka Capital. The piece critiques gambling content, defends religious notes, and advocates flogging as a crime deterrent while urging a distinctly religious daily publication.
Harold C Megrew council finance chair returns home and says the ordinance to issue 147000 fire department bonds will be reported unfavorably Monday night The city should require insurance companies lower rates before bonds are approved He adds the interurban contract won t be taken up and notes a proposed five cent per trip charge to companies could hold the contract up again
Desperado Marvin Kuhns is said to be fortified in his brother Joseph Kuhns home about five miles south of Albion Indiana. He promises a hot reception if officials attempt to seize him.
In Squire Nickerson s court Burgan sought a venue change provoking anger and a chair was drawn. Louis Galligher a 12 year old lame from hip disease walked unaided at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Brooklyn after doctors predicted no cure. Jack Morrison a Vancouver prize fighter lies dying in City hospital from a heart blow by Ted Sharpe with no hope of recovery.
The measure granting preference in civil service appointments to all honorably discharged soldiers of the Civil War Spanish American and Philippine wars failed in the House by 31 yeas to 105 nays on Monday.
In Monticella Indiana on December 17 Mrs Elizabeth Lyda and her farmhand Strr Cox from Benton county face trial charged with poisoning William Lyda. The case hinges on forensic and circumstantial evidence presented by prosecutors seeking a murder verdict.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as stopping cough and curing a cold in one day with a No Cure, No Pay offer. Priced at 25 cents.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup touted as a teething remedy for children. The advertisement claims it soothes, softens gums, eases pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Indiana Dental College accepts patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m for all kinds of dental work. Fees are stated to cover only the cost of services.
Gov. Mount criticizes Purdue University for straying from its founding purpose to teach agriculture and mechanics. He plans to address the legislature and propose raising the $5,000 appropriation for farmers institutes to boost agricultural science in the state.
Chicago markets report a further squeeze in corn prices with December futures up 2% to 3 9 3 8 percent and January up 1 cent. Trading shows no contracts delivered in eight days as long traders reassert control after a November deal by George Phillips.
Mrs Mahala Ensey aged 53 died at home 1319 Ottawa avenue Monday at 10 30 am after a morning of usual health. She drove downtown for washing then collapsed in the kitchen gasping neck pain and a chill. Adopted daughter and neighbor helped her to bed but she never regained consciousness. Her death is attributed to paralysis with two prior shocks.
The Flat Rock post office was broken into on Monday morning. The safe was blown and about 200 dollars in money and postage stamps stolen. Thieves moved a handcar, took the car to the city edge, dumped it, and vanished. Postmaster White suspects the same men who attempted a similar robbery a year ago.
On motion by Attorney Newton Harding, Monday afternoon in federal court, indictments against ex County clerk John E Sullivan for election frauds were brought to light. The offenses trace to 1894 and had remained idle in a pigeon hole. Sullivan later fled amid charges of office shortages.
Dr. Aimee Haskinson, linked to an alleged attempted life incident involving Mrs. Maude Goodin and Mrs. Lulu Klein, practices medicine in Mexico City and expects a trip to Indianapolis next summer. She cannot endure another trial strain as the prior jury disagreed.
Thieves ransacked L W Hooten home at 815 E Vermont St taking about 75 dollars in goods including a child’s bank. Richard Syrup 1535 Shelby St arrested on larceny charges after allegedly stealing hogs from a stock yards merchant and selling them. Harry Jarrell fined for passing a counterfeit quarter. his friends note prior mental health issues. A North-side preacher’s sermon was interrupted by five female shorthand students. New YWCA home on N Pennsylvania St dedicated with church leaders attending. Ephraim sues Mary Moynié for divorce alleging cruelty since 1900. Power Building Co to disband. Little Hotel property sale planned. William Laurence and wife charged with assault after coffee spill incident. judge dismisses case, citing mutual blame.
T B Linn, supreme recorder of the late Order of chosen friends, says a Newark treasurer’s daughter lacks proof her father was not a defaulter. He notes the outed committee found accounts correct only before a June settlement. Linn claims the defalcation was concealed and that reorganizing the Order won’t occur. the Standard fraternal association may absorb eligible members at high rates. Receiver Clark travels to New York and Newark to seize assets.
Births list several families including Birtha E and Mary Deal with a boy at 2214 Washington St and Edward and Mary Yount with a girl at 2049 Yandes St. Death notices name Mary N Tate at 1007 W Pearl St age 70 and Laura Scholz age 16 at 1933 N Meridian St with epilepsy, plus Otha Price at City hospital tubercular sphthsis and Lord Haywood six months at 1112 E Eighteenth St asphyxia. Additional entries cover tuberculosis, pneumonia, malaria, liver disease, and other causes with numerous names and addresses.
Joe Hiefner of Topeka Kansas allegedly attacked his wife with a chair while intoxicated and the chair struck a baby, resulting in the infant's death. Authorities report the incident as a domestic violence case under investigation.
Indianapolis stock yards report Dec 17 cattle hogs and sheep receipts totals and price quotes. Good to prime steers midweights 1350 to 1500 lbs fetch 4.90 to 5.25 while hogs 3000 head bring 4.80 to 4.90. cows calves and bulls shown with varied ranges. Interstate and Chicago markets noted with export and feeder categories and prices.
Market notes show December corn up 2 percent and January and May futures mixed. Oats steady to unchanged. pork, lard, ribs and other provisions slide. Livestock prices list turkeys and chickens gains, butter and cheese varied across creamery and dairy categories. City grain market reports No 2 red and No 1 white corn prices, along with hay and inspection figures for multiple grades and carloads.
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