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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1900
Page
2
A Michigan insurance suit features attorney remarks alleging juror prejudice against Frankel based on religion. The defense contends attorneys attempted to poison jurors or sway verdict by labeling Frankel a Jew and foreign. The trial focused on merits after objections to biased conduct.
A farmer near Evans asks a federal court to compel T Jarvis as receiver of L B E & rail line to pay him 50 for a cow killed after straying onto the track. He seeks quick judgment in the circuit court and asks Judge Baker to avoid a trip to Indianapolis. He alleges the company refused payment when suit was discovered, adding 3 court costs.
In Me, during a Monday morning gathering at Seventh Presbyterian, ministers urged an immediate religious canvass. About $10 was raised from preachers, while some wealthy congregants had not contributed. W C Taylor, new cave baptist pastor, was introduced and presented a paper on mobilizing funds.
The description notes workers in a rail yard pasting pictures on blanks for a report. it mentions a front and rear human frame and turning over pages to mark where injuries occur. It highlights many accidents to hands and shows a fracture diagram as a reference.
An elderly patient 62 died from injuries after falling from bed at Marion County Hospital on January 23. He had been admitted January 19 with exhaustion and hip issues. The hospital board discussed a successor to Hornaday, arrest records for embezzlement and internal department changes amid ongoing investigations.
Wires between the executive offices in Washington run hot. Gen John B Castleman, appointed adjutant general by Gov Beckham, will demand Gov Taylor's adjutant general vacate and Beckham will issue a call for volunteers. Taylor supporters expect McKinley to send federal troops to take charge of both sides once volunteers are mobilized.
Lieut gov Marshall and lawyer David Farleigh met Gov Taylor in Frankfort late Sunday into Monday. Jas Be McCreary has taken Goebel's place in the Kentucky democracy while Col Murray notes the people shifted from Blackburn to McCreary as the party leader. Blackburn and McCreary emerge as the new leadership team for the Democrats.
FRANKFORT Ky Feb plans are taking shape to raise funds by popular subscription for a monument honoring Mr Goebel memory.
The legislature will authorize funds and appoint a committee to raise money by subscription. The monument would be placed on the capitol grounds at the site where Goebel was shot.
Five papers circulating in Boyle county pledge men of all ages to join a new state guard under Gen Casile man. The endorsements appear in various portions of the county, signaling broad local support for organized militia effort.
Democratic legislators announced a change of plan to resume their session in Frankfort after initially considering Louisville as the meeting site. The move signals a return to the state capital for proceedings.
Frankfort Kentucky February 5 Col Murray a leading democrat said we will have peace within two days. It will come by agrement. While we have had no direct communication with Taylor the move about to be made will be sanctioned by them. The contest stage is over.
Gov. Taylor appeared at the state house guarded by 25 soldiers after the Goebel shooting. Democrat Morgan Brewer accused Taylor to Wm. Murray and fired three shots at Murray, who fled to a livery barn. A mountaineer fired on Capitol hotel area windows. offenders avoided arrest and police paid little attention. Lt Col. Chinn claims a friend in Arkansas could mobilize 20,000 Democrats to avenge Goebel.
Gov. Taylor says most positively that the London meeting of the Kentucky legislature has not been called off. The remark emphasizes that despite uncertainty, proceedings are expected to continue as planned.
FRANKFORT KY Feb 5 The state treasurer withdrew one million dollars from an incal bank and transferred it to the vaults of the state house to keep it out of reach of the Democrats.
A 2 pm potato distribution at the society’s headquarters drew varied crowds. Oscar Markum set portions, Herman Ostertag and Harry Schwartz measured, Louis Simon carried sacks for the unable. Afterward, vegetables were taken to those unable to attend, with 75 bushels prepared across days for white and colored folks.
The county board of charities and correction visited the police station twice, in November 1895 and January 190. They found the station strong and well ventilated but untidy due to cracked plaster and peeling paint. Recommendations include rubber sheets for injured detainees, drainage and flushing in upper cells, two padded cells for insane prisoners, thorough renovation, new white paint, iron work and ceiling, and a rule against wall defacement.
Councilman Dalier says the investigating committee will begin work late this week. Republicans aim to secure a funds appropriation from Controller Johnson to cover expenses, potentially triggering a council vote. Dalier notes the inquiry will proceed regardless, as the two thirds vote for funding is unlikely with the current majority.
The post office asks for a successor to Wm. C. Smith at Sabine who has resigned. The salary is 30 a year and Smith was recommended previously by Mr. Hess. Sabine, population about 15, holds the village's only store and prime location for the office.
Mrs. Mary Indicutt aged 100 died Saturday at her granddaughter Eliza Sweeney’s home in Indianapolis. Born in Iowa in 1800 she moved to the city in 1850 and helped shelter runaway slaves during the Civil War. She mothered six children all deaf and left nine swerdchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Bethel Church with Rev Newton officiating. Interment Crown Hill Cemetery.
In Baltimore on February 5 Cardinal Gibbons urged that Christian teaching elevates women’s status but criticized women’s rights advocates as enemies of the female sex. He warned that such influence leads to neglect of home duties, domestic strife, and divorce, placing responsibility on women for societal wrecks.
In Washington on Monday the House defeated an attempt to pass Bartholdi's plan to investigate water supply ion concerns affecting Chicago drainage. The chamber adopted a report seating Warner of Kentucky District 5. In the Senate Foraker reported a Puerto Rico self-governance bill and Cafferty urged the Bacon resolution backing Filipino independence.
Governor Mount ordered an inquiry into an incident at the Indiana reformatory in Jeffersonville where three inmates were reportedly intoxicated while in the care of three deputies. He notified the sheriff of the originating county to explain how the men became under the influence and unable to manage themselves.
Reported fires near N. Delaware street and engine houses caused damage beyond the flames as police and firemen fought smoke hazards. A Cincinnati judge fined evangelist John N. Morris 2200 and 60 days hard labor for contempt. Local society notes include concerts, club elections, a birthday tribute, and a bankruptcy filing by Andrew Wolever of Delphi.
A Madison avenue delegation led by Otto Stechhan visited the Board of Works Monday to back a petition for street improvements. Petitions ask brick paving on Osage Street from New York to Ohio, grading and gravel on the first alley east of Park Avenue from 21st to 22nd, extending artificial gas mains on Chestnut Street Palmer to Arizona, and gravel roadway with cement walks on St Paul Street from English Avenue to the Big Four tracks.
At Indianapolis February 3, cattle and sheep receipts noted with bid ranges for heifers cows calves veal and steers. Good to prime steers 1,330 lbs and up. good to choice feeding steers 440 to 475. bulls cows and calves priced. sheep and lamb quotations listed with weights and quality categories.
On Monday morning a flag was observed inverted causing anxious inquiries. On Tuesday the flag will be at half mast in honor of Gen. Lawton's memory as the community processes the incident.
Market day results from Yanis with cattle receipts light on Saturday. Export steers average around 55 600, fair to medium shipping. veal calves price range 350 to 500. hog receipts total 750 with good to choice medium and heavy packing offered. Sheep receipts none with good to choice lambs and fair to medium sheep listed.
Chicago markets show mixed price moves with wheat in May and July futures quoted around 68 cents, corn near 33 to 34 cents, oats about 22 to 23 cents, and provisions including pork around 10.87 dollars a hundredweight. Dairy products list creamery butter up to 24 cents and various cheeses and eggs priced across the board.
A close reading shows a large domestic sale listing damask linens and table wares. It promotes satin damask, bleached damask, napkins, towels, and sheeting with wide ranges of patterns and widths, highlighting regular prices and sale prices to entice buyers.
The notice lists grain bids for February from The WM. H. Block Co. including corn prices for No. 1 white through No. 4 mixed, No. 2 yellow, and No. 3 yellow, with figures for No. 1 white oats and hay prices. It records timothy and prairie hay bids and several wheat tallies, plus assorted car lots and departmental notes.
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