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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
2
The Desert News prints a declaration from Lorenzo Snow, president of the church, stating the church has abandoned plural marriages. Members who disobey the law will bear their own burden and face tribunals for actions pertaining to polygamy.
President Watkins receives daily budget suggestions for the base hall park with 1863 Washington and other names leading the vote. Voters include Tish i mingo Manila Hoosier and Tuzela with small counts. construction progress shows right field breechers near completion while left field bleachers rise.
In Bowling Green Ohio police investigate the death of an unknown fourteen year old girl found at the home of John Keats near Walbridge. Keats refuses to name the girl but says she was brought to his house by a Toledo physician and that she had been living with him. Three neighbors saw the body and Keats later had it loaded into a butcher wagon and buried at a cemetery.
Princeton Ind Jan 9 Special All state witnesses have been examined with rebuttal pending. The general view is the prosecution's case is weak. Skelton says Lindon Mounts killed Mrs Skelton, Mounts a bachelor who loved her, but she spurned him.
Senator Depew presented Admiral Dewey with the Roving Cup awarded by the New York Journal charity drive. About 70,000 persons contributed a dime each, and Dewey said he was glad children helped fund the gift.
In Debra Macedonia serious voting riots erupted. Ottoman forces were deployed to quell the clashes. Both sides suffered fatalities and the Turkish commander Oly Bey was reported killed amid the fighting.
A jumble of quick-fire items notes the South Carolina legislature in session, Hibernians aiding the Boers, an oyster trust collapse, independent telephone firms gearing for war with Bell lines, and various sensational crimes and political events across the United States and Europe.
Mayor Taggart was re-elected chairman of district 7 at the Cleveland club convention held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Greene Smith became permanent chair man, M. J. Dugan of Johnson county was secretary, with Charles E. Cox receiving four outside votes. The gathering showed no contest and favored Bryan and the Boers.
State treasurer Levy reduced interest costs by paying bonds ahead of due dates. He saved 132,903.43 in interest by early payment and secured a 457.42 discount on 153,000 of refunding bonds not due for nine and a half years. Earlier in June 212,000 paid on debt saved 73,140 in interest. Drafts totaling 183,000 were sent to Winslow Lerner & Co. as financial agents.
The discussion outlines a Philippine policy program including civil service reform, duty abolition on exports, import duties on a revenue basis, favored treatment for American imports, reform of taxation, abundant money for the Philippines and the Orient, and universal compulsory public schooling. It contrasts this with a stance against self rule, urging continued imperial responsibility and administration.
District 1 Petersburg through 13 Plymouth held meetings with committeemen elected at conventions. They will convene at the Grand hotel at 10 a.m. January 17 with Taggart aiming for state chairmanship and Parks Martin expected to seek reappointment.
Representative Crumpacker of Indiana argues the census committee may favor the reapportionment bill. He says it should pass and denies Hanna opposition, noting the measure targets only southern disfranchisement and would reduce representation there while not unfairly harming other states.
The state appellate court on Tuesday reversed the Marion county superior court ruling in Nicholas J. Hoffbauer v Citizens' Street Railway Co. directing a new trial. Hoffbauer, injured August 2, 1895, while boarding a Hill Avenue car, alleged the car misdirected the turn at Columbia Avenue, causing him to strike a pole. The lower award for injuries was $2,650.
On market day Tuesday police, under the superintendent, ordered express wagons to move from the north and west curbs near the courthouse. John McGregor faced a delegation of expressmen demanding action, and he pledged to keep streets clear in the future.
In Frankfort on Tuesday Judge Cantril fined Gen P Wat Harding and Theodore Hall attorneys for John Hi Whallen 20 each for contempt for demanding immediate trial of Whallen The court dismissed the petition The same day Senator Harris introduced a bill in the Senate to declare lobbying a felony with fines and prison terms.
Judge Morris urged the grand jury to investigate missing records from the county auditor and treasurer offices. The move has the town on edge with several prominent residents potentially called before the bar of justice, though no definite names or actions are yet known.
In a criminal court in West Indianapolis John Turner is on trial for the murder of his wife last summer. Special Judge John Kealing presides as James McCray and Frank Hendricks defend. The defense signals an insanity plea while the jury hears extensive questioning. The courtroom fills with spectators including many colored attendees.
Berlin reports the cruiser Deutschland will accompany Schwalbe and Condor to Delagoa Bay. Lord Salisbury responds to a German protest with firm but largely amicable tone, demanding full cargo inquiry of the Bundesrath for contraband. Herzog's release is anticipated.
Frere Camp reports quiet conditions but Red cross flags adorn Boer trenches signaling many wounded soldiers.
A citizens meeting is planned for Thursday in St. Louis to discuss the city lighting situation. Radical action is expected as editorial comment notes St. Louisans may be forced to hang lanterns on flag poles, a tactic that could alarm public servants responsible for training.
Police suspect a woman fired the shots that killed a man and a woman at 43 West Madison Street. The man may be actor Jack Futrell. the woman, known as Marge, appears to be from Cincinnati. A photo in her trunk shows Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
Surgeon general Sternberg of the U S army and professors Vaughn Johns Hopkins Woodbridge Yale Welch and Lingsley Yale will attend the American Public Health Association convention in Indianapolis on October 1 2 and 3. The society counts 1000 members with 600 expected to attend.
The Irvington public school is dismissed until repairs on the new building, declared unsafe, are completed. Weak partition walls could not support the roof and daily attendance fell. the school board ordered dismissal. Repairs can take a few days.
The Lawton Board of Trade voted Monday night to give $250 to the Lawton Relief Fund for Gen. Lawton's widow, not to the monument fund. Delegates John B. Lazarus and I. B. Gordon were appointed to attend the National Board of Trade meeting in Washington on January 23.
The Central avenue bridge contract shows about $15,000 spent on materials and $7,000 received from the county commissioners of a $35,450 price. Work paused after a cold spell but mild weather may allow progress before spring.
Three people died in Chicago after separate grade crossing incidents on Monday evening. A woman was struck on the Burlington tracks while a man and another man were killed on the C M and St P tracks. Victims identified as Mrs Edward A Wall John Olson and an unknown man.
Berlin wires report a movement connected to Prince with unclear actions described as a January development. The fragment references Prinesyni and BERLIN but lacks concrete events or figures to identify.
A historical voice argues that oceans and trains of progress knit the United States to distant lands. It claims consent is not the only form of government, stresses naval power, steam and electricity uniting shores, and foresees the republic leading on the world’s seas for peace and human betterment.
The speaker links the U S constitution to a pioneering racial mission. He argues founders in liberty seeking race shaped governance to expand beyond geography, citing explorers Hawkins Drake Raleigh and Penn as exemplars. He asserts interpreting the constitution requires understanding the intrinsic racial character of its writers.
A persuasive editorial extols the United States as an indivisible nation whose destiny includes world duty and glory. It argues Americans must toil and invest, trusting in a providential hand guiding a strong, welding people toward noble global work.
A speaker pleads for unwavering devotion to the flag, duty, and sacrifice in war. He warns against appeasement and urges Congress to adopt a resolution to end bloodshed and fulfill America’s manifest duty, stressing responsibility for consequences of inaction.
Washington January 9 Outburst follows Beveridge address as Frye notes Applause not permitted in the United States Senate. Hoar praises the speech while offering a counter view that Filipinos deserve liberty and self government despite disagreement.
Congress scrutinizes Senator Gage's correspondence with National City Bank over a $200,000,000 war loan and government deposits. The bank distributes funds at no cost, earning a daily balance of $1,000,000, raising questions about customary house transactions and revenue deposits.
An article claims catarrh is a constitutional liver and blood issue, not local. It touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe internal remedy combining antiseptics to purify blood, calm the liver, and clear mucous membranes, citing Dr. Edmondson support.
Readable catalog listing large fruit, textiles, blankets, and home goods with low prices. Includes lemons, percale prints, cretonnes, flannels, ticking, blankets, horse blankets, and assorted kitchenware and tableware with specific unit prices and quantities. Also features canned fruits, flour, dried prunes, evaporated milk, and various dishware at reduced rates.
The WM Block Co reports varied grain bids including corn values across multiple grades and car counts, with wheat at weaker prices. Chicago notes bulls faded after a British incident spurred a broad market cover, while rail yard data shows cattle hogs and sheep receipts and price ranges for packing and feeder categories.
Chicago market report lists prices for dressed poultry chickens ducks and geese with values from 7 to 14 cents for various cuts and types. Butter creamery and imitation creamery products show price ranges from 17 to 29 cents per pound with pack and roll butter quoted. Eggs rise to 19 to 21 cents per dozen with fresh city recandled.
Classified notices show multiple WANTED postings including board and lodging for dental students in downtown and furnished rooms. Listings include 648 W Sixteenth St, 535 Kh New York, 233 Adelaide St, 499.5 Market St, and 32 N New Jersey St with various duties and qualifications.
Indianapolis stockyards ledger shows cattle receipts of 700 for Tuesday and 1,000 for Monday with export and shipping prices by weight for steers heifers cows and calves. Hog receipts total around 1,000 with price ranges for heavy mixed and common pigs. Sheep receipts near 1,000 with Bucks and general ranges listed.
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