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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1900

Page

2

English Stars Irving and Terry Arrive at Denison Hotel

The Irving and Terry company arrived from Columbus aboard a special train and were shown to a total of 33 rooms at the Denison. Sir Henry Irving occupies 22 rooms on the lower floor while Miss Terry has 11 rooms on the third floor with a private dining room and attendants.

Terry Henry Irving Eben Terry Denison Miss Terry Pennsylvania-st Henry Sir Henry Columbus, O Yeonus Irving Emi

Court Fines Henry Schunk for Assault in Police Court

Judge Daly fines Henry Schunk one dollar for assaulting Estella Bailes, while Estella, employed at a boarding house on 9 North California Street, pleads drunkenness and contempt. The record notes Schunk’s intoxication and Estella’s claim of age, with the judge warning about drinking. Fred Metzhiser is fined ten dollars for allowing men in his saloon at illegal hours. William Howell is bound over to the grand jury on a charge of outraging Bertha Morton, a feeble minded 14 year old employed as a chambermaid at 804 West Washington Street.

Daly Henry Schunk Estella California St Schunk Henry Fred Metzhiser William Howell Bertha M. Morton Washington‘st

Man Arrested After Daughter Alleges Two-Year Abuse

Police took Charles Morton M. W. Washington Jr. into custody near noon Thursday after the girl provided further statements. She accuses him of ongoing criminal relations for two years and implicates uncles. The child, aged four, says she cannot understand Guetts daughter’s motive.

Charles Morton M. W. Washington Jr Cates Morten Gucetts

Findlay Plant Damaged by Fire in February Morning

Fire destroyed the Findlay car works building on Thursday morning. Loss estimated at 35,000 dollars with stock and plant facilities in flames. Cause of the blaze is unknown.

Is Law Findlay

England is Chagrined Rem arses On Africa in Europe Tour

Judge Peter 8. Grosscup returns to Chicago after five months in Europe. He says England is chagrined by its remarks on South Africa and would seek prestige, even at high cost, by engaging a first class power. He expects England to welcome naval strength to prove its status.

England Chicago Peter 8. Grosscup United States Court of Appeals Europe Jmeland South Africa

Trains Collide in Arkansas Wreck. Engineer Killed

A northbound Iron Mountain passenger train and a Cotton Belt train collided near Paragould Arkansas on Wednesday night. Engineer H Grant was killed almost instantly and the iron car burned, destroying the mail.

Arkansas Paragctild Ark Iron Mountain H. Grant

Bombardment of Kimberley Heats Up With Shell Fire

Cape Town reports from Kimberley via Modder River say bombardment of the besieged town was hotter than ever on Saturday Sunday and Monday. Boers fired more than 1009 shells in the three days.

Cape Town Kimberley Modder River Bessesed

Hartman Appointed Receiver for New Albany Street Railway

Louis Hartman is named receiver by Judge Baker replacing John McLeod who died January 24. The February grand jury session is delayed due to many criminal cases on the docket. Pete Kinsler was fined one dollar after assaulting his wife with a club and knife, with judgement withheld. Judge Daly fined Andy Van Meter colored fifty dollars and 66 days in the workhouse for stealing a jacket from Keller & Gamerdinger. the jacket sold on Indiana Ave for 50 cents.

Louis Hartman New Albany Street Railway Baker John McLeod Pete Kinsler Daly Andy van Meter Keller & Gamerdinger Wast Washington-sts Tndiana-ave

Indiana Guard Units to Honor Gen Lawton in Indianapolis

Indiana national guard companies must fund their trip to Indianapolis for the Lawton tribute as no state money exists and local towns have not pledged subscriptions. Most units did not commit. only Muncie requested participation before its armory was destroyed by fire. Various committees organized reception logistics and decorations for a large commemorative event.

Union Station Irving Indianapolis Indiana National Guard Lawton Muncie State House Commercial Club

Small-pox Rumor Rocks Campbellsburg Health Officials

Dr. Hurry of the State board of health cites information from Dr. Poynter health officer of Campbellsburg indicating 25 to 30 genuine small-pox cases and many chicken pox cases. Poynter reports trouble stamping out the disease as physicians and residents doubt small-pox. Greene county has few cases. Geneva reports letters about Myers family. Ferguson investigates at Elmer Myers home finding chickenpox. one new case reported in Clay City.

Hurry State Board of Heath Poynter Campbellsburg Washington County Hurt Greene County Ferguson Elmer Myers Geneva State Board of Health Indianapolis Myers Clay City

Contractors Backing Against Unions Spark in Chicago

The Chicago general contractors endorse the building trades council stance against unions. No higher wages, no union wage dictates, no annual contracts with unions, with firms saying workers must accept our terms or be replaced. The Laborers call this defiance as a general strike is scheduled for February 3.

Chicago General Contractors of Building Contractors Council Building Trades Council Herve

Federal judge orders railroad to pay Skinner 365000

Judge Woods directs Fort Wayne Terre Haute and Southwestern to pay Porter Skinner 365000 plus 3 percent interest from decree or face sale by Special Master Noble C Butler. Only ten miles of line were built and operated by Chicago Southeastern. Monon guaranteed bonds but withdrew after construction began. contractors quit work. bonds sold to Skinner and suit filed.

Woods Fort Wayne, Terre Haute & Southwestern Railway Porter Skinner Noble C. Butler Chicago Southeastern Monon Cuit Skinner

He Proves a Lullaby Case Ends in Discharge

Robert P. Morse, arrested on a Urbana Ill complaint, was discharged by Judge Allen after evidence showed he was not in Urbana at the time of alleged embezzlement. Charles A. Besore had claimed Morse stole $1500 but the delay found no link.

Robert P. Morse Urbana Ill Allen Charles A. Besore Morse

Street Car Company Sells Out in Brazil Indiana

Brazil Indiana February 1 The rapid transit street car company sold out Thursday to the Terre Haute Brazil company for 50000 dollars. Work is in progress on the new line from here to Terre Haute.

Brazil Ind Rapid Transit Terre Haute-Brazil Company Terre Haute

Local bankruptcy filings list Elkhart area debts and assets

Voluntary schedules show Goven M. Winegardner Elkhart rail road fireman assets 25 liabilities 244.85 George C Thompson Elkhart county farmer assets 25 liabilities 3803.79 Lorena A Staples Elkhart milliner assets 525.15 liabilities 2591.65 Elmer E B Tyner Wolcott assets 240 liabilities 4130.64 Wilbur A Bruce Indianapolis seeks bankruptcy for J Veney partnership alleging Veney owes 1072.75 and concealed street assessment proceeds to defraud creditors.

Goven M. Winegardner Elkhart George C. Thompson Elkhart County Lorena A. Staples Elkhart Miliner Elmer EB. Tyner Wolcott Wilbur A. Bruce Indianapolis J. C. Veney Veney

Cure La Grippe in Two Days Laxative Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure La Grippe in two days with a money back guarantee from druggists. E W Grove’s signature appears on each box and the price quoted is 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Goebel Is Sworn In at State House Grounds

The state house grounds hosted a busy scene as Gov. Taylor remained in his executive office Wednesday night. Inside, friends gathered while soldiers stood outside the building, with Mrs. Taylor preparing meals from the mansion and awaiting news.

State House Gov. Taylor Taylor

Militia Strength Maintained at Executive Mansion

Adjutant general Collier stays in contact with ex Governor Bradley and Judge Yost who remain in the executive mansion. Public buildings house troops while cannon are positioned and guarded ready for use. A new militia company arrived Thursday from Butler county, Gov. Taylor's home, with no party split in Taylor's militia yet.

Collier Bradley Judge Yost Executive Mansion Butler County

Goebel and Taylor Seek Settlement at Capitol Hotel

Gov. Taylor’s attorney F L Edelin met with Goebel’s lawyers at the Capitol hotel at 10 am. Overtures from Taylor’s side were unknown. Goebel leaders view this as Republican weakening while Taylor’s confidants claim two offers of compromise exist, yet Republicans insist on an unconditional surrender from Goebel.

Gov. Taylor F. L. Edelin Capitol Hotel Goebel Taylor

Taylor Leaves The Fort For Legal Conference

Frankfort Kentucky February 19 Governor Taylor left the executive office to attend a conference with his attorneys at ex governor Bradley's quarters across the capital. He passed the spot where Goebel fell and saluted soldiers as he returned to the executive building. Citizens were surprised by the outing.

Taylor Frankfort Bradley Capital Building Iis Goebel Thatcher

Kentucky women rally for social reform in Louisville

In Louisville on February 1 the Woman’s Relief organization calls a mass meeting to organize statewide action for better social conditions in Kentucky. Leaders and citizens will speak and resolutions against pistol carrying will be passed.

Louisville Kentucky

Doctors fear poisoning as Goebel’s condition worsens

In Frankport Ey on February 1 doctors report Goebel showing signs of poison spreading. They say every known remedy has been tried with no success, and the poisoning is now more serious than the pneumonic symptoms.

Frankport, Ey Goebel

Sheriff Sutton in Jail After Whiskey Charge

Whitley county Sheriff James L. Sutton was jailed in Louisville on a charge of being drunk while claiming to have shot Goebel. He arrived from Frankfort after hearing rumors he resembled the shooter, fled a hotel, leaped from a third story window, and was taken in by a police officer as he remained intoxicated and unsettled about his possible link to the shooting.

Louisville James L. Sutton Whitley County Goebel Sutton Frankfort Sulton

Hazelrigg warned in jeopardy after Goebel shooting

Chief Justice Hazelrigg of the court of appeals who administered Goebel’s oath learned of a rumored conspiracy to murder him. Friends reported the plan to assassinate him and protect him, with claims of a broader campaign behind the Goebel incident. A train was said to be sent to bring down bread winners who terrorized the city.

Frankfort Hazelrigs Court of Appeals Goebel Hazelrigg Tiazelrigg Beer

Governor Taylor Reconsiders Calling Kentucky Legislature

Frankfort Ky Feb 1 It is stated on good authority that Gov Taylor will withdraw his proclamation convening the legislature to meet at London A Republican member said the legislature may be allowed to meet here Friday or Saturday instead The shift would move the meeting from London back to the capital and alter the planned session timing.

Castleman declines adjutant general post in Kentucky

Gen Castleman reportedly refuses the adjutant generalship and Gov Goebel appoints Col T J Smith of the Bowling Green regiment to the position in Kentucky.

Frankfort, Ky Castleman Col T. J. Smith Bowling Green Regiment Goebel

Militia Offer Draws Support for Government in Goetel Era

Reports indicate supporters of Goetel’s government are rallying in Frankfort as his ally mobilizes militia units to bolster state authority. The movement signals growing local backing for the regime and raises questions about stability and public order.

Frankfort Goetel

Philpot clan member travels via St Louis toward Kentucky

Lee Philpot of Clay county Kentucky passes through St Louis en route from Vinita to Frankfort his old home. He cites the Philpot Griffin clash last July and says he is returning to Kentucky to help men of his kind. He believes Taylor was legally elected and condemns Goebel’s shooting as cowardly, predicting more bloodshed ahead.

ST. Louis Lee Philpot Clay County Kentucky St Louis Vinita I. T Frankfort Philpot Griffins Taylor Goebel

Kentucky Governor Appeals to President for Aid

Gov. Taylor asks President McKinley for help after sending a lengthy message explaining Kentucky authorities cannot command peace. He requests federal assistance to restore order amid ongoing unrest.

Populist Shafroth Attacks Britain Over Boer War Speech

In Washington the House adopted the partial conference report on the urgent deficiency bill and accepted a Senate amendment providing 55 000 for elevators for Kansas City's new public building. Shafroth of Colorado denounced British actions in the Transvaal, urged mediation, and argued the Boers were in the right and Britain wrong.

Washington House Senate Kansas City Shafroth Colorado Transvaal Great Britain South Africa

Bennett Sworn as Secretary of the Senate in Washington

In Washington on February 1 a Senate session saw Charles G Bennett former member of the Compress France Brooklyn sworn in as secretary of the Senate Rawlins faced a personal privilege question over withheld information Frye noted no reply allowed Pettigrew called for printing of Aquinalls statement Allen urged probe into Secretary Gage actions benefiting New York banks and harming others

Washington Senate Charles G. Bennett Compress France Brooklyn Rawlins House Roberts Frye Mississippi River Dubuque Pettigrew Aquinall Iriday Allen Gage New York

No Mileage for Roberts House Committee Action

Washington Feb 1 House committee on mileage ruled Brigham H Roberts not entitled to mileage of 1035.80 since the House had previously held he was not a member or entitled to a seat. The decision follows that precedent and denies the reimbursement.

Roberts Washington House Brigham H. Roberts

Fire hits parochial school in St Louis panic ensues

A fire at St Lawreace O Tools parish school in St Louis on Thursday afternoon caused panic among 25 pupils. One child and a nun are reported dead so far.

ST. Louis, Mo St. Lawreace O'Tools

Chicago Markets Report Falls and Rises on Wheat and Provisions

Chicago Price Current notes mixed sessions with wheat down about four and a half cents May at 67 5 8, July 68 4, corn at 32 4 38 3 4 cents, oats around 28 1 2 to 22 1 2 cents, and May pork at 10 70 10 80, lard 5 92 4 6 05, ribs 5 82 4 6 85. Dressed poultry prices vary with turkeys 9 4 to 8 8 4 cents, chickens and geese show small shifts, butter and cheese prices move within the creamery and dairy ranges.

Chicago

Grain and hay prices for February trading update

Market notes show mixed prices across corn wheat oats and hay with firm and steady bids. No. 2 white corn at 7c and 70c wagon wheat lead gains while No. 1 white oats range around 26 1/2 to 32 1/2 cents and timothy hay lists 12 50 to 14 12 per ton depending on grade.

L'ul Timothy

Champion Oil Burner touted for natural gas heating in Indianapolis

The Champion Oil Burner, promoted by the Champion Burner Company of Cleveland, claims to convert kerosene into natural gas for heating and cooking. Representatives near the Stevenson Building at 18 E Washington St. demonstrate a cook stove burner to show efficiency, cleanliness, and cost savings under $1.50 monthly.

Company’s Washington St Stevenson Building Champion of Burner Company Cleveland

Cattle and Stock Yards Prices in Indianapolis Report

Union Stock Yards at Indianapolis reports receipts of cattle 175 and sheep 1500 to 3000, hogs 3000 with Thursday shipments. Prices vary by grade from prime steers at 1,350 pounds and up to common cows and calves at 35 to 30 dollars per hundredweight, including butchers bulls 3.25 to 4.50 and sheep lambs priced per 100 pounds across categories. The report lists good to prime, fair to medium, and common to light categories for cattle, hogs, and sheep with specific price ranges.

Union Stock Yards Indianapolis Ieee Eee Nbs Bugs Co

Interstate Stock Yard Report February 1 Cattle and Hog Receipts

Wm H Block Co Interstate Live Stock Market report shows cattle receipts 126 with shipments 50 on Feb 1 at Interstate Stock Yards. Prices list good to choice shipping and export steers 1 050 to 1 400 lbs, veal calves 600 to 700, lambs and sheep prices, hog receipts 1 500 with mixed packing and shipping values.

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Invitation to read The Sun’s Linera Seventh page

A brief notice invites readers to use and read The Sun newspaper’s Linera Seventh page, highlighting its contents and accessibility for subscribers.

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