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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1900
Page
2
A Fly-Mars manufacturing company worker noted that North Indianapolis operations focus on business decisions for purchases. The firm secured a contract for 3147 arm signal batteries, signaling growth at the downtown facility.
George B. Koons, who was on leave of absence last fall to attend, was ordered to report for duty. The directive specifies he must resume obligations as soon as possible.
City attorney Kern cites January ordinance setting daily pay at 32 dollars for telephone operators and watchmen. One operator earned 2.25? daily. officials plan to propose a broader pay adjustment to bring the other two to parity.
The resignation of Patrolman Patrick M. Whea was accepted and kept secret until Monday when The Sun printed it. Shea has other business to pursue.
The document shows kinney named captain with signing by J. Jo Keach Sterling R. Holt and Maurice Penells of the Terre Haute brewing pony. Other signatures include Sergeant Warren by R. F. Catterson and Emil Fantell a barrel-house keeper. Sergeant Green Hagerman's band led by Albert Sahm and John W. Tioppe.
A late legal opinion advised the board it had authority to appoint a police department clerk and fix the compensation. The action was completed last December.
A pro Boer meeting planned for Tuesday night in Tomlinson hall with Senator Billy Shively of South Bend and Mayor Taggart expected to speak, but committees report no rooms available as Spaan and Mason try to arrange attendance.
Appellate court on Tuesday reversed a Daviess county circuit ruling in the United Building and Loan Association versus E Thorpe. The decision holds that when a withdrawal notice matures but no money is paid, the withdrawal does not place Thorpe as a preferred creditor but merely as a stockholder.
The Span steamer Maria, Captain Arano, arrived in Galveston on Tuesday after leaving Liverpool. Her rudder failed in heavy seas near the Indies and she was towed to port by the steamer Razelba. Captain Arano reports no other steamers in distress.
Dr. Washing adden, noted Congregational author and lecturer, has stated he will campaign for the Columbus city council ward seat without official party affiliation or support. The unusual declaration has stirred immediate political reaction and speculation about his candidacy and platform.
Fragment references four Syeneen foundry workers, a Lass name, and James Robinson. It notes a burning building entry and an individual was rescued, with obscured location and outcome details.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a report on higher mail-in responses in a city, highlighting a surge beyond previous years. Details about sources or exact figures are unclear from the excerpt.
W A Pickens protests recent divestor action on making White River navigable arguing costs are too high. Commercial Club met Tuesday noon and elected officers and directors. Voting machine issues noted. 200 for county voting machines and 145 for federal building plane. secretary reports $2311.54 spent on entertaining conventions. membership listed at 152.
In Washington on February 13 the Senate passed a Portland Oregon public building enlargement bill capped at 150000 dollars. Senator Allison praised Aldrich and Wolcott and urged a comprehensive monetary system retiring greenbacks and treasury notes with a gold standard modeled on Britain Germany and France while defending the current currency measure amid sharp questions from the opposition.
Chicago reports show almost no non-union workers at on going projects on Tuesday as contractors cite cold weather while union leaders blame lack of competent non-union labor. Pickets at construction sites deepen a bitter standoff as both sides mobilize for a prolonged clash.
President Watkins has 18 players signed for the next season and expects additional signings from Hoghever Flynn and Seybold. At Washington Park eight new contracts have been accepted, including boxmen Theodore Guese Banks ton John Doscher Pat Foley George Swernstedt Champ Osteen and R Aarnahan plus catcher J T Moore.
The British four masted iron ship County of Edinburgh ran ashore near Manasquan life saving station during a February gale. Crew were hauled to shore by a breeches buoy, 22 of 29 men saved as seas battered the wreck. Captain Lord, nearly drowned, asked about the Boer War as he reached the beach. The vessel, en route from Cape Town to New York with a general cargo, faced imminent breakup in heavy fog.
London reports a looming war plan as Gen. Lord Roberts leads about 35 000 troops at Modder River with Methuen Babington MacDonald and Tucker in key commands. Analysts suspect a decisive move against the Boers near Bloemfontein or Cronje's forces, while Kitchener’s location remains a question mark and Natal front news is sparse.
Temporary chairman Prentiss convened the anti trust conference in Chicago where speakers including Judge Beeman of Indiana W A Spalding of California Eugene V Brewster and H L Chaffee of Minnesota addressed the gathering. Beeman argued farmers are the most affected by trusts and urged government regulation over corporate dominance.
The New American baseball association was formed in Chicago with seven clubs Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Milwaukee Chicago St Louis and Louisville. A committee will pursue an eighth city likely Washington. Anson Phelps and Alderman Havener are candidates for president as grounds and players already exist in all cities.
A young man with an umbrella and glasses ran to Policeman Spearing at Union station and attempted to shove a letter into a fire alarm box. The officer directed him to the proper mail box, while a crowd watched his confusion. He then asked a trainman where a 10 20 train to Shelbyville goes outside Shelby county.
A cablegram from the Porto Rican chapter of commerce through Geo. & Finlay, agents, warns that island conditions are desperate and deteriorating, urging Congress to act promptly to pass relief measures.
Work on the Greanfield electric line progresses with ties half way to Cumbherlain. The grade is first class and promoters say cars will run by April 1, the deadline in the Hanzek county franchise.
In Norfolk on February 13 a schooner named C. A. White with Captain J. Connor and ten crew members ran ashore in a gale of 40 mile hourly wind and dense fog. The crew refused to abandon ship as a wrecking tug heads to the scene.
Loss from the Brosnan Bros. fire on December 28, 1899 remains unpaid as insurance men fail to reach an arbital umpire. Two representatives chosen by both sides cannot select an umpire.
Harry C. Smith, charged with forging Conrad Beck's name to a security bond, was discharged in police court Tuesday after confessing the act was done to obtain work. Detective Thornton and Prosecutor Groninger recommended his release.
A private dispatch from London reports that Wood's forces have seized and now hold Zoutpan's drift.
City Life notes report W Sparks lost two fingers at the Indianapolis coffin company's factory. Other items include Judge McMaster denying Miss Anna Sondermann naturalization, R M Johnson charged with beating Pearl Otiwell, and a Bible Society meeting at Central Avenue M E church with Rev Haven to speak. A 11 year old artist in training is praised by R Gruelle, and the Davis Schneiderman suit against United States Express Co. advances before the jury.
President Diaz of Mexico orders two troops to join the campaign against Maya Indians as boards of trade plan a convention in Chicago and wart waste issues are discussed with Zam to supervise bucket shops.
Washington reports the house committee on military affairs finished work on the army appropriation bill. Chairman Hill will report it Wednesday with an appropriation of 111,061,364, down from 127,741,583 requested. Alaska funds include 450,550 for telegraph lines and cables and 100,000 for roads and bridges. 42,264,312 is for army pay. A separate note from Mafeking reports a small engagement at Afontein on February 9.
Lincoln Nebraska February reports that populist central committee members plan to convene to set the national convention site. A clash over the second ticket spot surfaces with Sulzer of New York urged by New York Democrats and opposed by populist delegates.
The grand jury report released at noon Tuesday names Abram Lemmen and Ros Simson with no-evidence dismissals for petty larceny and a nameless crime. Indictments include Maria Marshall stealing a horseshoe pin and linen from Nell Sherman, Frank Basket receiving the pin, Elza Bennett stealing jewelry and a revolver, Oliver Carey attempting to kill James McNellan by stabbing, and others for jewelry theft and assault. Defendants pleaded not guilty. Ed Wright was fined after a saloon brawl and Harry Harlan faced trial for assault on Mrs. Flynn.
About 60 delegates from 60 Indiana courts attend the inaugural state court of honor meeting in Morrison Hall. The event, tied to a constitutional amendment creating the state court, aims to organize the body and elect officers and four delegates to the next supreme session in Peoria Illinois. Notable candidates include Indiana mayors, lawyers, and one woman candidate for chancellor, with Robt. G. Miller of Bloomington slated to organize the court.
Fort Wayne Judge S. M. Hench announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for congressman, challenging incumbent J. M. Robinson seeking a third term. In district 6 no opponent yet for Jim Watson, while Frank Hanley is rumored for governor and Lieut. Gov. Haggard pursues the nomination, politics may shift.
Police report in New York on February 13 questions Mrs Langtry's tea event for the American hospital ship fund for South Africa. The plan for a corps of New York society girls to dispense beverages is challenged by the W C I U as improper.
Controller Johnson proposes an ordinance to appropriate 500 for the city council investigation committee. It sets 3 a day for 30 days for a stenographer and 530 for transcribing notes with a March deadline. The measure, to be considered at a special meeting Tuesday, aims for immediate passage pending unanimous Republican consent.
In Lancaster Ohio on February 13 burglars blew open Henry Wooster’s grocery safe taking 100 dollars before fleeing on a freight. A lively exchange of shots occurred during the escape.
Arthur Sliggins fourteen at 1099 S Titnois st was held by detectives after admitting stealing seven pieces of brass from an Eddy street Hebrew and selling them for 73 cents to a Merriil street junk shop. It is not his first offense.
Livestock prices and receipts listed for cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle receipts 40 head with ranges from good to prime dressed beef and butcher steers 1,150 to 3,300 pounds. hogs receipts 1,680 with prices from 4.95 to 5.20 per hundredweight. sheep receipts 1,490 with good to prime lambs and various grade ranges.
Chicago market notes show higher grain prices and gains in corn and oats for May and July. Provisions list pork at about $10.21 to $10.93 per hundredweight, lard around $6.07, ribs near $5.00, and dressed poultry with varied turkey and chicken prices. Butter and cheese quotes mixed with creamsery and whey values. Egg prices quoted for fresh stock at 10 cents per dozen.
The weekly grain report lists corn varieties with several car counts and prices for No 2 red No 3 white and other grades along with No 2 and No 3 white mixed. Wheat prices show No 2 red and No 3 red with track and wagon rates. Hay prices for No 1 and No 2 timothy cited. Oats steady with several white and mixed grades priced.
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