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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1900
Page
1
Prosecutor Pugh intends to reconvene the grand jury to pursue the street railway bribery case. Witnesses will be recalled to clarify finances, and questions are prepared for McGowan the general manager and Mayor Taggart. A new line of inquiry targets a councilman over 1.4 and safety box deposits. If indictments fail, a court challenge to the charter may follow.
The Marion club sent warm invitations to Republican county chairmen and secretaries statewide inviting them to make the club their headquarters during Indianapolis visits. The Columbia club quickly mirrored the tactic, prompting Marion members to note rising influence and potential patronage for their candidates.
Mrs Benjamin Harrison entertained Monday afternoon in her New York home in honor of her sister Mrs John W Parker wife of Lieut Commander Parker. Rooms overflowed with hyacinths tulips azaleas and other blossoms while the dining room ceiling was decorated with green strands and pink roses. Mrs Harrison wore white lace and a red belt and collar. Mrs Parker wore gray peau de soie with black trim.
The recruiting office orders a special push to enlist signal service operators and First artillery men at Jackson Barracks Louisiana. Men under 2 percent height and with unusual intelligence and mental alertness may enter telegraphy training.
Forecast covers 56 hours ending 8 pm February thirteenth for Indianapolis and vicinity. Expect rain and Monday night snow flurries with much colder air Tuesday. Temperatures listed show 7 am around 37 degrees and noon around 41 degrees with 2 pm also noted.
Professor Charles E. Tripler telegraphed Mondry that he cannot attend Friday evening's liquid air demonstration in Tomlingon hall due to being detained in Washington.
After visiting Muncie factories, late inspector McAbee went to consult the prosecuing attorney about bringing suits to enforce the weekly wage payment law against some factories in the city.
Political notes indicate Congressman Bulger of New York favors holding the national Democratic convention before the Republican event. The piece mentions Jane as a possible figure and hints at dates under discussion for the schedule.
In Frankfort on February 12 the quietest Sunday in weeks saw soldiers depart or be held. Democrats refuse Gov Taylor's call to reconvene, plan to meet in Louisville, fearing arrest. Republicans note possible trouble for returning members as Judge Taft weighs injunctions against the contest committee in Cincinnati. About 30 Republicans are present. Democrats have yet to respond.
In Kentucky counties Monday subscriptions opened for a Goebel monument and detective funds as guards and patrols surround the governor's mansion. Detectives believe Silas Jones, arrested Friday, holds crucial information about the Goebel assassination and may reveal more as investigations proceed. Jones threatens a public statement this week.
Louisville report notes Senator Mac D Ferguson proposing a 100000 fund to detect and convict Goebel's assassin. A commission would oversee the money as Democrats plan to remain in Louisville while Taylor's proclamation sparks travel, and the Senate adjourns with a bare quorum. Blackburn returns to Washington as Beckham receives appointment requests.
Seihkert and Cicero are named in a brief health update. Fireman Seibert, described as a veteran, has been very sick and is slowly improving, while Dro Wiard is mentioned as facing illness with possible outcomes uncertain.
Mary J Stapp resigns as guardian of Myrtle and Jessie Stapp leaving elder sister Helen 21 years old employed at Gem laundry to care for the children. Parents died eight months ago leaving siblings and cousins in Chicago assisting. Step grandmother Mary J Stapp sought guardianship but stopped funds. girls denied admission to Orphans Home for not being born in Indiana. Probate commissioner Walker urges adoption and family support to prevent separation.
Senator Wolcott voices support for international bimetallism while criticizing Bryan's free silver stance as the Bryan faction's influence grows. Senator Elkins discusses the financial bill, urging funding debt separately from banks and warning against overreaching provisions.
Discharged police officers reinstated by Judge Carter will face trials on charges by Supt. Quigley with Attorneys Smith and Hornbrook leading. Trials start Wednesday at 9 a.m. and continue Thursday, aiming to reinstate the men and try them after police cases conclude.
The Sun touts its advertising and news sections with pride highlighting its Huers on Page 7. Readers are urged to check the daily Huers noted for meat and rare interest, with a reminder that the Huers pay.
Gilkey P Strong 24 asks county clerk for a marriage license to Bertha Rooker of Zionville. He queries if the license notice will appear in newspapers and is told it will. He then asks to cross out the entry, deciding he will not marry.
A court house sale on Monlaying opened unusually small with the smallest delinquent tax sale in many years amid unclear conditions and earlier sales with set limits.
The house approved executive fund and judicial appropriation bills and scheduled a Tuesday consideration. It passed 33 private pension bills, and fifteen thousand copies of the Philippine commission report were ordered printed.
At a special meeting Tuesday night the council will consider an appropriation ordinance to fund the investigation. Democratic leaders say the amount is still undecided but will be sufficient to cover the probe and include broadened scope beyond the safety board. Mayor Taggart signed the resinder Saturday evening as Democrats weigh voting on the measure.
C H Spangler appeared in probate court Monday seeking to adopt a three day old baby girl found the previous night on a boarding house step. Miss Wilson found the infant and cared for it, while Spangler and his wife offered to adopt, with Uncle Joe Walker promising to draft the adoption papers. The child, though days old, appeared well cared for in satin garments and lace trimmings.
A Christian ministers’ meeting Monday featured Rev. Henry R. Pritchard and Rabbi Judah Wechsler discussing differences between the old and new testaments. Pritchard argued the old covenant centered on offerings and fleshly terms, while the new is spiritual. Wechsler contended the only difference lies in belief in Christ’s incarnation, with many elements shared. Prof. Williams will speak next Monday on cooperative news gathering.
Art association directors convene at 4 p m Tuesday with word on the museum site to be learned after the meeting. Fairbank Kiesel advocates push reconsidering the Talbot place site while South Siders denounce moving it north and prepare a petition for central placement.
In opening the session of the house on Monday the chaplain prayed members might emulate the nobility of soul and air of purpose, urging a higher conduct and dedication to duties ahead.
Detectives Gerber and Fort caused the arrest of Mollie Keeper at 2271 West Maryland Street for petit larceny. Walter Milner of Marion said she robbed him of $11.50 Friday night in a beer garden dispute. The charge was dismissed. Keeper paid a 30 fine and 20 days for prostitution.
London reports mounting curiosity over General Buller’s retirement note and whether the cabinet will release his message. Boer forces press near Ladysmith, with Joubert marching 6,000 to outflank Buller while cross-Tugela actions and recon tests unfold east of Colenso and near Cheveley.
Several criminal court cases were disposed Monday. George Russell, colored, is convicted of robbery of Mrs. Beth Burnett on Senaite avenue, with a held umbrella and pocketbook. He challenges the court with surprising memory and a cited clock souvenir. Maggie Riley pleads guilty to diamond theft. Andrew Van Meeter, a long-time prisoner, is found guilty of grand larceny and sent to the Jeffersonville state reform school.
A voting machine was used at the Commercial club directors election on Monday from 10 a m to 4 p m with brisk turnout as voters selected from the regular ticket led by F M Herron Edward B Porter C C Perhi Kanyon Alfred M Gleebrenner Alexander Taggart. Seigestent ticket followed with J Appel C H Rake Wilton VU Brown John A Butt Chapman James I Diewette Favin and W F Milholland on the slate.
A historical dispatch reports General Buller acknowledging Boer difficulties and explaining why a rapid advance on Vaal Krante through Ladysmith was hampered by terrain and heavy guns. Siege conditions and pivot positions are noted as the reason for delaying operations and not pressing the advance.
The funeral of Col. Rue Terre Haute was held Monday with attendees including Attorney General Taylor Supt Jones Gadigist Blatchley Judge Hadley Jordan of the supreme court Capt States marshal Admiral Walker Gen George Maj Charles L Holstein Lain John B Cockrum Fr Hays John L Griffiths The body lay in state and was buried in Highland Lawn.
In a Monday address to Terre association members, a speaker lauds Col. Richard W. Thempeum as a pivotal link to Webster and Clay era. He extols his logic and reason, asserts his character as a pillar of the age, and argues just argument wins over empty rhetoric.
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