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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
4
Judge Carter orders the city to reinstate patrolmen discharged without trial. Mayor Taggart says all affected men will be reinstated and the city will appeal for a final ruling from the supreme court on the charter. The board has not set a date to act.
Prof Charles E Tripler of Hquidair fame demonstrates his liquid invention in Tomlinson hall. Elihu Thompson of Thompson Houston electric drinks, tests a steak with the substance and reacts as the steak alights and shocks kitchen staff. A new steak is ordered after the display.
In Washington on a Friday night Talbert of South Carolina urged blocking private pension legislation until a quorum was met. He protested the chair’s moves, criticized night sessions, and called for a set monthly day for pension debate. Republicans cheered the clash as Democrats backed Talbert’s stance.
Joe Haas the dead animal contractor recalls a comic mix up when a woman thought her dead dog had been removed. A boy searched the Eng ligh area and found the dog in a hotel room. The woman cried thinking a family member died as the dog lay on the couch beneath a quilt.
Madison Nolen, a former Civil War soldier who lost his right arm, farmed alone and expanded his land, built his house, cobbled shoes, and even crafted a violin from farm wood. He later retired to Clinton with a pension, while other local notes mention a rabies scare, a Hamilton County divorce suit, and a saloon killing in Hayden tied to Daniel Ferrell.
Richmond Indiana hosts its first mid winter commencement with seven graduates. Clement V Young, a veteran of the Philippines, seeks a pension. Clarence Jessup, who defeated Rice and Allen in two mile roller skating contests, plans to race Ereiteistein, aiming to surpass Cincinnati’s fastest skaters. Jessup claims the interstate amateur championship.
Dublin Ini Feb 10 Spl Barton S Butler a farmer near town has received threatening letters from an unknown foe. His chicken house was set afire the other night and he is investigating the incident as authorities weigh possible motives.
A string of town notes covers local incidents. Quarantines and diseases affect Clay City and Terre Haute. law and politics range from candidates for supreme judge to a man shot in Jeffersonville. roads, banks, and social groups announce plans and actions in Indiana and nearby towns.
Governor Mount warned Rough Notes to verify facts before publishing further attacks. Brunker, reporting grievances from Farmersburg, cited a claim totaling $2,490.65 across five losses, including two in nearby towns. An agent corroborated part of Brunker's figures and a prior loss total of $957.0 since 1892, urging accuracy before further charges.
The State athletic association confirms the state meet will be in Lafayette on May 26 with all colleges sending teams to decide the championship Butler’s team is in training and strong. The Athenian literary club debated a Philippines policy resolution. Prof Forest will preach at Plymouth church on Social aspect of modern theology. Mrs J C Brown composed a Washington’s birthday song titled U of I flag.
Chicago Feb 10 The national organization of the Social Democracy calls a national convention in Indianapolis on March 6 to nominate candidates for president and vice president. It is understood Eugene V Debs will be the presidential nominee and Jesse Cox the vice presidential nominee. The party opposes fusion with existing parties.
In Parkersburg Ora Lucas aged 17 killed himself after his father forbade marriage to Malissa Hoberts. He shot himself in the temple. In Bowling Green Ben Card reportedly survived an explosive blast. insured via policies to Maud Bartlett who received funds and traveled to California with a man named Carol.
A Friday night gathering in Brooklyn drew a big crowd for William Jennings Bryan. Report notes chaotic items including a New York abjuctor facing insanity, and various political and international mentions with unsettled details and scattered incidents.
Paris dispatch reports Eugenie de Montijo widow of Napoleon III gravely ill at the Continental hotel. The Bonaparte family has been summoned to her bedside as exile years in Belgium and England follow Sedan and the prince imperial’s death in a Zulu war.
In Louisville on a Friday afternoon two men robbed Rodgers and Krull's jewelry store of 30 diamond rings valued between 3000 and 4400 dollars. One suspect asked to buy a collar button while the partner distracted staff at the other end of the showroom. An hour later the owner discovered the tray with 30 rings missing.
Honolulu faces a fiscal crisis as officials say stamping out the plague will cost more than 1 million dollars without federal help. Gov’t expenditures cover 10 000 people, with over 8600 left homeless by recent fires.
The World reports Senator W. Clark of Montana faces possible unseating and will resign to avoid a vote. Washington sources say the investigating committee will likely report unanimously to unseat him.
Official tests show the Vickers-Maxim 14 pound gun for the United States fires 26 rounds per minute weighs under a ton and can perforate ten inches of wrought iron or nearly eight inches of steel.
In Port of Spain Trinidad on February 10 twenty five hundred Mauser rifles and a large quantity of ammunition seized last December were sold to the Venezuela government for 24000 dollars. It is believed the arms were shipped to General Hernandez.
Chicago Feb 10 rumors say Lake Shore will absorb the Big Four soon and that M Ingalls will resign as president of the Big Four, stepping down from the position.
Birth notices include Max and Katie Hennig with a girl at 44 Nebraska street and several other births at various addresses. Deaths list Jane Williams 90 at W Twenty-fifth street and several older residents with conditions noted. Marriages show William E Dizeney to Susie M Adams and George M Mitchell to Mary Wright among listed pairs.
J N Zaliend of 58 Monument Place filed a permit for a pairs project worth 200 dollars. Herman E Martone at Meridian and Michigan Streets secured a permit for a brick flat valued at 60 000 dollars.
Readable fragments show Benton Harbor express timings around 3 am and 1: Fifteen minutes after 1 am, with an additional note about Wabash accommodation at about 40 pm.
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