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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
2
The document notes a Saturday session on May 24 2024 discussing a levy and continuing military presence on the island. It mentions a proposal to place responsibility on the president, who has gained strength, and indicates mixed prospects for the bill in its current form with an agreement seen as likely but not assured.
In a brief Senate session the Quay case was not called up for Monday but could proceed on a majority vote. A bill was favorably reported for erecting a public building at Spokane Washington.
Washington notes report a packed week ahead in Congress with the la w law bill possible to drag over, the Quay case to be reviewed in the morning, and the financial bill scheduled for Thursday. The Puerto Rican tariff bill delays and House debate on the tariff bill ends by Monday with voting starting Tuesday afternoon. Democrats aim to replace the tariff with free trade, else push to committee, while leaders hope caucus Saturday night will keep Republicans in line.
The US transport Hancock reached San Francisco from Manila carrying five army officers led by Brig Gen Gilbert Carpenter amid about 100 discharged soldiers and families of 80¢ American soldiers. Two deaths were reported on the voyage: Lieut. Charles Munton of the Twelfth Infantry died of typhoid fever and Sergt. Godwin F. Lance of the First Infantry also died of typhoid fever. The bodies were brought ashore.
Commander Nishi of the Japanese navy visits Chicago en route to Washington to assume duties as naval attache to the Japanese embassy. He says the United States and Japan share close ties and similar interests, and that Japan is favorable to the American government regarding the Philippines.
Philadelphia February 24 Michael F Sullivan Jr on January 1% robbed his aged father of 758 his life time savings and fled with a young widow to Steubenville Ohio Friday Sullivan's brother in law found him at home ordered him out and he shot himself through the heart in the bedroom attempting suicide rather than face imprisonment
In New York on February 24 two large hampers of tea and chocolate for soldiers in the Philippines arrived at the Brooklyn navy yard. The gifts were sent by Mrs Langtry. Rear Admiral Philip, the commandant, will place the hampers on the transport Sumner which sails for the Philippines on March 15.
A dispatch from Mexico City reports Gen Brava defeated Maya forces in three separate engagements. The enemy suffered heavy losses, one Mexican officer was killed and two were seriously wounded.
Births report several newborns including a girl for Charles and Rosa Elise of Arsenal Ave and a boy for Minnie Stanley of Hancock Ave. Deaths list Mary Rockenfield and George Washington Smith among others with causes like tuberculosis pneumonia and peritonitis. Marriages note several unions including Inlow with Lulu Plake and Harry E Roberts with Alice Rushton.
During a hurricane Moridé Pherson's transport vessel broke from its course near Gibara Cuba. The crew including Capt. Hutchins was swept overboard with one badly injured. Aboard were 168 soldiers en route to New York who were placed in quarantine.
The weather delays at Washington park worry President Watkins but he expects the grounds ready for exhibition games. April dates include Indianapolis at Cincinnati, then Cincinnati and Rochester, with Fort Wayne and Dayton visits and Butler College games. Players signed include Swornstedt Darnmann Bankston Sanders Kellum Doscher Goar Lee Guese Gardner Osteen Carrahan Hickey Flynn Seybold Hartsell Tynch Moore Ward Lee a new pitcher from Terre Haute. Contracts to others sent. uniforms ordered through Cras Mayer Co. A short-term deal may follow.
Col William B King, 72, famed as the father of republicanism in Minnesota and former 12 year postmaster of the house at Washington, died here Saturday. A leading figure in Minnesota's early history, he secured a $2,000,000 libel verdict and was born in Malone New York.
New York Feb 24 President McKinley has completed the personnel of the Philippine commission by naming Prof Bernard Moses of California professor of political economy at the University of California The new commission will include Judge Taft Prof Worcester Henry Ide Luke E Wright and Prof Moses Ide and Wright are described as gold democrats The others are said to be republicans
The board examined Firefighters Stiegelmeyer Cart Fanning and John W Miller amid disputes over past conduct. Stiegelmeyer defended his firefighting while admitting a possible charge, Allen faced moving requests, and Miller faced assault charges though literacy issues were debated. The board trimmed the illiteracy charge after debate while Miller admitted assault and battery.
Gov Steunebers of Idaho told witnesses the investigation aims to influence congress to remove U S troops from Idaho warning of political buncombe. He said crowd info could incarcerate many and trigger trouble if troops withdrawn. Commissioner Stinson noted a 14 day filing delay before information after arrest.
F E Coyne says marriage certificates must bear a ten cent war revenue stamp to be legal. If enforced, couples married in Chicago since July 1 1898 would be invalid in name without the stamp. Deputy Clerk Hare notes no law requires the certificate to legalize the marriage, which remains valid if not returned. The Indiana marriages are unaffected.
At Union station a College avenue street car crashed into a Frank Bird carriage, tossing it onto the sidewalk. Passenger Mrs Mary A Bryant was badly bruised and shocked while Berry Dasent escaped. Earlier a Bird carriage bound for Gen Harrison was struck in front of Denison hotel as a cyclist rode nearby.
New York detectives detained Mrs Emily Daly aged 69 and Mrs Amma Peck 44 after a Fifth Avenue store loss of goods valued at 1460 dollars. Peck, tearful and unapologetic, confessed and claimed marriage to a bad husband shaped her fate as she was led to a police cell.
Gustave Schieler of New Albany has spent weeks in Lafayette searching for his father who vanished on January 12. He has begun tossing sealed bottles into the Wabash River containing a description of the man and offering a reward to anyone who finds a clue along the riverbank.
Frankfort Kentucky city council met in special session and passed a resolution to establish an inquiry on strangers. The mayor is authorized to appoint a committee to demand from Governor Taylor the charges of all persons in state buildings. The move follows reports of armed groups secretly imported to the city and threats to the court of appeals judges.
Washington February 24 John R Toole Montana legislator testified in the Clark bribery investigation that he had known Marcus Daly for 15 years and worked with him in business and politics, Daly never dictated Montana Democratic Party course, denied Clark primaries testimony, attended primaries and said no voter intimidation or votes bought for Daly. Daly will be called to testify.
In Stanton Indiana on February 24 a young son of Elijah Lattas living west of town contracted small-pox after an illness began Saturday. The case is reported in BRASIL and highlights ongoing concerns about contagious diseases in the area.
A digest of short items mentions Al Smith's Corbett-Jeffries stakes at Woolmarket, Gen McNulta to be buried in Chicago Tuesday, a proposed corset syndicate in Springfield, labor disputes in Chicago, Dr Leslie Keeley to be buried Thursday, a slag explosion injuring 25 at Clinton Iron, a Frankfort court cancelation due to soldiers, Rev C P Adderson consecrated Chicago bishop, injuries in a wreck, cars burned, Bishop Sbarretti arrives in Havana with no hostilities, San Francisco grand jury probes Craven Fair scandal, Count Boni de Castellane and wife in Paris pursuing a Figaro suit, Emeline Thornton and grandchildren poisoned in St Louis, armed robbers escape after $17, night, a 12 year old shoots Bessie Miller in Bayou La Batte, Bryan to return to Texas March 4, a St Albans man dies at 11 with a broken spine, Kentucky contest boards review election cases, Beckham to sign Democratic commissions, Steimer barge jam in Chicago river halts canal works, warrants issued for officials.
Judge Alford received a letter from Pearl Gann, recently jailed for nine months, requesting permanent confinement in the Woman's Reformatory. She admitted harming her lover Lewis Waugh but said she loved him and wanted to be a good girl. The judge indicated uncertainty about his ruling.
Prosecutor Stratton has issued more than ten commitments to jail for unpaid fines. Most cases involve non payment of dog tax and chronic petty offenders. If all commitments are served, the jail will be full.
A Teheran source reports 60 000 Russian troops inside the Persian borders ready for action. Troops were moved in small detachments under the shah's domain, signaling a significant military buildup near Persia.
Jeff Calbreath, a deputy sheriff, shot and killed a man named Key in Eva on Friday night over allegedly seducing his 16 year old daughter. Calbreath then beat the victim with a heavy iron, destroying his head. Calbreath surrendered to authorities.
The body of Dennis Ruddell the fireman killed in the Terre Haute wreck was brought to Indianapolis on Saturday and taken to the home of his brother in law M McClellan on Cornell Avenue.
W J Bryan reached Chattanooga Tennessee on Saturday en route from Atlanta to Nashville. He was received by a civic committee and escorted to a local hotel for lodging.
Judge Baker on Saturday granted Melvin Kyle a new trial after a prior conviction for taking money from registered postal packages. The verdict was challenged as not warranted by the evidence.
Dispatches from Pretoria dated Friday report Gen. Clements advanced north from Arundel and attacked Colesberg with a large cavalry force on February 22 but had to retreat with heavy losses. An Arundel telegram added that Boers were several miles west, British bombardment continued, and a capture was anticipated before dark.
Terre Haute Ind Feb 24 Saturday 206 men were put to work rebuilding the span on the Big Four bridge that fell in Friday afternoon with 34 cars in the wreck Engineer Adams will recover some tramps were believed to have stolen a ride and perished in the disaster
Charles Hernty, chairman of the state Republican committee, has sold his Newcastle residence to Mrs. Belle Burke for 5000 dollars and plans to construct a finer house.
FRANKFORT Ind Feb 24 The Bradley will case was decided in favor of the Knights Templars and the lodge will receive a share of the estate, court procedures indicate.
SULLIVAN Ind Feb 24 Old Poll Barnett whose wanderings have been published many times is dying.
In Wareaw Indiana, on February 24, Mrs. Charlies Kendall secured a divorce from her husband in 35 minutes. The couple had a volatile day prior when he returned home drunk and chased her from the house with a butcher knife and pistol.
A Juneau widow, Mrs Adda Crossley, once invalid and weakened by coffee, replaced it with Postum Cereal Coffee. She started at 86 pounds, cooked for eight men, then fifteen in summer, and by December weighed 124 pounds, with healthier, ruddy cheeks and renewed energy.
Dennis McGee is reported dead in an incident dated February 2A. The brief note names McGee and notes a sudden death, with no further details provided in the readable text.
In Peru Indiana on February 24 William Denner 60 files for divorce from his wife seeking a legal separation citing irreconcilable differences. The petition names the couple and requests a court decree dissolving the marriage.
Chicago reports wheat closing lower May at 85 5 percent and July at 66 3 4 cents. Corn gains around 4 cents with May 3 4 to 4 1 8 cents, oats mixed, pork and lard drop, ribs down. Dressed poultry and butter prices move varyingly, cheese prices mixed with several varieties listed, skimpy details on regional dairy products.
The grand jury on Saturday returned 15 indictments with two public. Nec, Peter and Laura Lennon were indicted for receiving goods stolen from Adans, United States and American Express. Feb 1, 2 and 3. John Long indicted for felony for entering a house on Feb 16. Discharges recommended for multiple offenses including forgery incest rape assault and battery murder and grand larceny. Ward murder case tied to saloon law enforcement agitation.
The market lists prices across corn oats hay and wheat. No. 3 white corn 69c track, No. 4 white 69c milling, No. 2 mixed 69c, oatssteady at No. 2 white 27c, No. 3 white 26 1/4c. Timothy hay No. 1 11.50 to 17.00 dollars, No. 2 10.50 to 11.00. Continuous range for wheat and other corn varieties shows mixed figures and fractions.
Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle and hog prices for February 24 with varied grades and weights. Good to prime steers and heifers command top rates, while common stockers and bulls show lower bids. sheep receipts none and shipments light.
Gen Luke Wright of Memphis Tennessee called at the White House on a Saturday and was offered a position in the new Philippine commission by President McKinley. He accepted after a long consultation about the commission’s upcoming problems. Though a Democrat, Wright is a strong expansionist and his views align with the President on eastern possessions.
Fremont Ind February 24 Robert Cameron a druggist was heavily fined and sentenced to six months in jail for selling liquor without license.
Indianapolis February cattle receipts show light Saturday shipments with no export cattle. Good to prime steers 1,350 pounds and up at 499 to 559. fair to medium steers 1,300 pounds up at 420 to 490. veal calves priced at 150 to 750. Butchers cattle quote good to choice feeding steers 409 to 465. fair to medium 345 to 455. cows 385 to 435. calves 300 to 350. Hogs receipts 2,500 Saturday shipments light and mixed. pigs 40 to 47. roughs 40 to 41. Sheep receipts high Saturday shipments none. lambs 60 to 66. common to medium 25 to 30. bucks 20 to 30 per 100 pounds.
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