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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
1
Branefort Kentucky February 9 Governor Taylor refused to sign the peace protocol and the state government split with the democratic seat moving to Louisville and the republican seat to London while leaders decide next steps. Pages and staff left for Lewisville for the democratic meeting. attorneys headed to Georgetown for injunctions.
London Kentucky February 9 Republican legislators from district 13 met in caucus and adopted a memorial strongly opposing any peace treaty signing by their governor.
A Kentucky rumor says Governor Taylor wired London to issue warrants for all Democratic legislators. It also states counter proposals include repealing the Goebel law, Taylor signing the repeal, and legislators voting separately on seating Goebel and Beckham after repeal.
Senator Roberts and Representative Wm. Lewis traveled to Frankfort to obtain personal assurances from Governor Taylor and to deliver credentials from signers of a round robin opposing a compromise. They carried warrants and treasury vouchers to be cashed by London bankers.
FRANKFORT Ky Feb 9 A Republican and Democratic peace conference convened at the Capitol hotel with David Farleigh and ex Judge W Barr for the Republicans and Senator Blackburn and ex Gov McCresry for the Democrats. Messages from Minnesota GOP leader urged Gov Taylor to stand firm as public backing appeared split. Gov Taylor and party left for Louisville and returned to the executive office amid guarded staffing and no public plans announced.
In Louisville on February 9 the rumor of a special Franksfort bound train carrying squads of armed soldiers to arrest Democrats caused a police and detective presence at the Democratic headquarters. No soldiers arrived. The legislature convened in the city hall as a temporary state government loomed and several lawmakers faced unpaid wages jeopardizing their travel to Frankfort. The Senate met in executive session and reported a quorum.
Frankfort is quiet with Goebel funeral attendees largely departed after the procession. The Goebel family remains in town and is expected to stay until the burial, with the body lying in the chapel and a guard of honor present. The date of burial is not yet announced as hundreds gathered to view the coffin and open grave prepared for burial.
The Capital Paper Company voluntarily raises wages 10 percent starting March 1 for 89 workers at two locations 220-222 S Meridian and 987-941 S Illinois including 32 at the Meridian store and warehouse and 57 at the bag factory on 8 S Thomas St. No threats or complaints preceded the raise and the firm cites ongoing prosperity. M. P. Fisher presides.
Indianapolis and vicinity forecast for 56 hours ending 8 p m February 10 calls for fair and cold conditions with a cold Friday night and slightly warmer temperatures on Saturday. Noon temperature expected around 21 degrees with 2 p m readings similar.
Reported temperatures fell sharply with a 58 degree drop in Chicago and 65 in Indianapolis. Forecasts indicate a slight warmup beginning Saturday as a cold northwest area slowly exits. Wind peaked at 34 miles per hour Thursday night from the northwest.
The Board of Works spent Friday morning hearing arguments for and against opening Kentucky avenue from Harding street to Belmont avenue. Five prior attempts failed due to remonstrators. Attorneys Spaan represented opponents while Harvey and Spencer spoke for petitioners. The board will not act until a personal locality examination is conducted.
A Parkersburg dispatch claims 73 Adventist missionaries were killed by savages in Africa, with Bulawayo as a central mission site. Indianapolis Adventists report little information from the field amid war interruptions, noting W. H. Anderson and wife and Mrs. Carmichael were among those involved.
The Street Car Company began using tripers on Thursday night to relieve congestion. Initial 13 extra cars served College avenue Illinois street East Tenth Central avenue Pennsylvania street Irvington and Alabama street with plans to reach 20 to 25, then 30 new cars in service. Assistant general manager Grant said schedules would be reduced on peak hours and no trailers will be used due to accident risk. Additional cars, wiring upgrades, and track relaying are planned as weather allows.
Gen John R Lewis died suddenly at his sister’s home in Chicago on Thursday night. Born in 1835 in Edensburg Pennsylvania, he retired from the army in 1872 and later served as Atlanta postmaster. He moved to Chicago nine weeks ago. a widow and son reside in Alaska, another son is at West Point. The funeral is expected at Arlington Cemetery in Washington.
County prosecutor Edwin B. Pugh announces he will not seek renomination at the March Republican convention. He cites heavy duties from the grand jury and a 60 day street railway investigation as preventing a canvass. The article recalls J Ruckelshaus, once Pugh’s deputy, who later ran for the office and denied promising support.
In a Brooklyn dispatch, W F Miller linked to Franklin syndicate is said to have been captured in Montreal per Reynolds story. Miller denies talking about the $500000 found with him and awaits bail set at 2590. London reports Buller delays at Vaalkrantz and Boer concentration. Roberts moves toward Colesburg.
Gen Henry W Lawton received the nation s last honors at Arlington as thousands watched a solemn funeral. The Presbyterian church service at the Cove nant featured flags palms and flowers with President and cabinet officials among mourners. A 3000 strong military escort accompanied the body to the grave where three volleys taps and a ceremonial salute marked the final tribute.
In superior court room 1 a case against John K. Corson seeks $580 on a Central National Bank note. The bank claims Corson signed for a $10,000 Etna life policy and later repudiated the signature, accusing forgery. The bank discounted the note. Corson denies signing it. A jury hears the case.
Escanaba Michigan February 9 Nine persons were killed and several injured when a C N rear end collision with a fast freight at Ford Switch followed a blinding snow storm. The missing number includes two unknown men and one woman.
Bantam champ Freckles O'Brien arrives in Indianapolis on Friday and invites talks with local 116-pounders or the Montana Kid for a limited round bout at The Sun. Local fighters may discuss purses and terms.
A Washington dispatch reported the war department believes Emilio Aguinaldo has escaped Luzon and may strike next in London or Paris with Agoncillo. The item frames a dramatic international chase amid wartime coverage.
The thirteenth annual National brickmakers association meeting opens in Detroit with about 300 attendees. Justus C. Adams of Indianapolis sits among the notable brickmakers, cited as brickmaker to the president for having supplied bricks for President Harrison's house.
Community reports a series of dog poisonings and thefts at a local property. Many valuable dogs have died or vanished, with residents blaming burglars for the animal killings and missing pets.
The Sun’s Hazers page 7 Bargain Sales columns guide thrifty readers to value offers. They showcase where to buy household necessities at discount prices and announce deals that appeal to the practical shopper.
A group of up to 50 members of the skat faction met Thursday night and decided to attend the congress of skat players in Milwaukee on February 17. They will travel in a special car via the Monon route, meeting a large delegation of about 210 from St Louis at Chicago. The headquarters will be at Blats.
The report describes intense fighting with shrapnel and maxim rifles from east and west. Boers hold a dry hollow as Bufer presses toward Vaalkrants, surprised by the advance, while reinforcements flood in from multiple directions.
Berlin reports FW Reichs secretary of state for the Transvaal announces a forthcoming book titled A Century of Justice Under England. The work, said to be authored by him, is claimed to have been written at government orders.
A mother, Mrs. Harry Edwards, reports her seven month old son developed arm soreness and illness following vaccination. She describes a mass of sores and fever-like symptoms, alleging the vaccine caused the reaction and seeking further medical guidance.
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