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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
2
The report notes Pettigrew leading a defense of Blacks disfranchised in Southern states and accusing states of violating the Constitution. Little interest marked Congress reassembly as the Senate began debating the army bill with a heated discussion and rumors of a potential filibuster by Pettigrew Allen and Butler.
The House debated a privileged resolution by Olmstead Ohio Republican regarding Mississippi South Carolina and Louisiana voting rights for men over 21 The speaker delayed ruling until reading finished and then deemed the motion out of order The vote to consider failed 88 to 1 and no quorum was noted leading to adjournment by Underwood
Washington dispatch says Representative Brick Indiana will not pursue his resolution for inquiry into alleged bribery of Federal judge Noyes of Alaska. Departments will investigate. Alaska Gov Brady warns Noyes could be removed by assassination if a less drastic method fails. President weighing case.
The president sent the nominations to the senate including Frederick E. Rittman of Ohio as auditor for the war department Oscar F. Williams of New York as consul general at Singapore Frank R. Mower of Ohio as consul at Antigua West Indies Clinton D. McDougall of New York as marshal for the northern district of New York and James F. Harlan of Illinois to be attorney general of Porto Rico.
Fred Bladeau of Schodark New York was struck by a falling limb while chopping timber and suffered a fractured spinal column. In Albany City Hospital surgeons operated exposing the fracture and wiring the bones. He remains in a cast but has regained some movement and doctors expect recovery in weeks.
The Hague January 3 President Kruger confined to bed with bronchitis passed a bad night but was somewhat better Thursday morning His age makes his condition a cause for concern among observers and officials due to his advanced years.
Frank James, brother of the late Jess James, told Missouri legislators he bears no malice after losing the bid for door keeper. He expressed gratitude for the support received and dismissed the opposition. Also a note clarifies that BROMO is not BROMIDE in Laxative Bromo-Quipine tablet labeling.
Behind the scenes of the Lockhart elephants a vivid portrait of Tommy and Trilby shows a gentle act with sugar rewards and no whips. Prof Lockhart trains four elephants from London route to San Francisco while Mrs Lockhart feeds them and the animals perform with remarkable intuition and affection.
Richard Croker plans Devery’s retirement to aid Tammany. If he resigns he will receive half pay amounting to 3000 dollars. otherwise removal likely and loss of all compensation. Brooklyn Democrats oppose Devery for police changes and demand his removal.
Detroit January 3 Gov Pingree in a Michigan legislature message excuses his absence at Lansing during his term saying no modern bath tub could be found in the city. He cites three rooms with baths at a hotel used by Senator McMillan and claims he bought a wash tub for his morning ablutions. He attacks Prosecuting Attorney Tuttle of Ingham County and criticizes Marquette prison management including the wagging dog and Belgian hares at state expense.
Five thousand invitations for the governor's inaugural ball were engraved but had to be redone after a misplaced apostrophe. The error placed Citizen's committee instead of Citizens' committee. Invitations will be sent. 2,000 head to Indianapolis and 2,000 to the rest of the state for Democrats and Republicans.
In Princeton Indiana on January 3 Mark Figley and his wife testified Nora was at their Warrick county home on April 3, last seen alive before being murdered. Joseph Duffy of Elberfeld gave initial testimony noting Keith’s remarks about Nora and Evansville tying her fate to talk of Elderfield.
Cattle receipts reach 70 with fair to good demand for prime steers and feeding stock. Hogs and sheep receipts are listed with price ranges for various weight classes, reflecting active trading and mixed quality offerings.
Interstate Stock Yards details cattle receipts and price quotes for various grades including good to prime export steers and cows, butcher steers, heavy calves, and fat bulls. Sheep and lamb quotes noted with nominal receipts and per hundredweight pricing.
Flora Ryther, a young Macon school teacher, was found guilty on Wednesday of undue severity in whipping Everett Nickell. Witnesses described the boy's back as a mass of sores from the punishment. Miss Ryther appealed.
Bethlehem Pa January 3 13 year old Charles Kerschner admitted to police that his sensational kidnapping claim was a fabrication after being confronted by peers who had observed him board a car to Allentown.
Cincinnati report states cashier Renne of the German national bank Newport Kentucky was seized at his desk Thursday for violating national banking laws and aiding Assistant cashier Brown to conceal a bank shortage in a looting incident.
In Watseka Illinois on Thursday a boiler explosion at Richards and Spohrie mill killed proprietor Jacob Spohrie and engineer Lute Malette. The blast hurled the boiler 200 feet and split a nearby hardware store in two.
In a fog off Brest France on Thursday the French torpedo cruiser Fleurus collided with the warship Menhir. The Fleurus sank but its crew was saved. The unprotected cruiser displaced 1316 tons.
Galveston reports Col. Bryan and his son Jess journeying through Tyler Palestine and Segerman to give speeches. The pair were out hunting for four days and managed to shoot only 20 canvasbacks during the trip.
New York dispatch says Gen Harrison will aid John G Carlisle in arguing a case on the status of dependencies. Carlisle will contend that the constitution follows the flag with Harrison as his colleague. Senator Lindsay of Kentucky is named as their antagonist. Secretary Tibbetts stated Thursday the report is a mistake and the ex president has no business in the supreme court next week.
How to Tell the Genuine. The signature of E W Grove appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine.
Bernard Grodsky was arrested in St Louis on a petit larceny charge after allegedly stealing 13 overcoats from a wagon marked 1313. He attributes his troubles to bad luck and noted he was born on the 13th and arrived in the U S on the 13th. He offered to sell the clothes back for 13 dollars.
Reports describe a heavy snow storm affecting southern Oregon and northern California with visibility and travel disrupted across several counties and towns. Weather advisories urge caution for motorists and residents amid the snowfall.
Elijah Powell faces trial in criminal court for alleged brass and lead theft from John Christian. Frank G. Carpenter visits Indianapolis en route to Washington after returning from China and New Zealand. Judge Baker pauses Benson-Bidwell patent suit against the street car company to allow amendments. Rev. J. D. Stanley arrives as Christ Church rector and will preach Sunday. Indiana Baptist Association reelects Albert Ogle as state missions superintendent and Mrs. Leslie as women’s department head. Indianapolis Audubon Society to hold twentieth century meeting at the Commercial Club Friday with officer elections. Henry W. Bennett executor’s partition petition described as very voluminous, naming 77 defendants and detailing $51 675 in Marion and Pulaski counties.
A massive fire in Lyons France on January 3 destroyed twenty warehouses and many other buildings. The blaze raged through the city causing extensive damage and prompting emergency responses.
The state board of health reported a smallpox patient in Osgood Ripley County has been isolated in a tent on Thursday afternoon, prompting health officials to pursue containment measures.
A tenement blaze at 221 East Third Street on Thursday killed Ida Berwitz aged 6. The fire caused about 5000 dollars in property damage.
Birth announcements list many newborns with parents and addresses including Beuhler Kruse Byfield Scott Ruff Mackey Lehr Tibbs Lutz McDonald Brandstetter Gremert Rosenburg Rohlfing Tingle Wishard and an infant Shaler. Causes and conditions noted for infant Shaler and Roland Cropper. Marriages recorded for Sidney Kirkpatrick Effie Richmond Horace Price Anna Cave and Meyer Efroymson Celia Fethieman.
Mrs. F J Jackson of 1407 Montcalm Street lists a frame store room for 50 dollars. A Rhiders of 1031 South Meridian Street offers repairs for no charge. Gibson of 1632 North Pennsylvania Street posts repairs for no charge. London interest rates rise from four percent to higher.
Wheat and oats prices show mixed futures with No 2 red at 75c and No 1 white around 4% to 5% figures. Freight notes list January wagon charges and assorted across milling freight. Inspections record several rejected and mixed cars across wheat corn oats and hay deliveries with totals for the period.
May wheat at 74 63. corn May 36 37. oats May 24 2454. Provisions May pork 13.2. lard 7.02. ribs 6.60. Dressed poultry turkeys 9c, capons 12c. live poultry chickens 8c. Butter dairy ranges listed, cheese varieties named with prices. eggs 23 24c.
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