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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1900

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2

Congress Leaders Weigh Financial Bill and Roberts Report

Senate moves on a $3,000 appropriation including extra Philippines funds as the Roberts case report nears House consideration. Debate grows over speech time with Democrats pushing delay while Pettigrew criticizes administration. Hale’s Delagoa Bay flour seizure resolution heads to foreign relations panel.

Wasconsiny Tedsure Roberts Senate Alemdar Pettigrew Philippines Hale Delagoa Bay Foreign Relations Committee

Clark investigation recalls witness on Helena visits and payoffs

In Washington on Saturday H H Gaar of Flathead testified about visits to Helena prior to the legislature and business with county claims. Marcus L Hewitt testified he was approached by Charles W Clark to buy Myers vote for United States senator. He described offers of 310,000 and 16,000 to influence votes and noted Whiteside and others were said to have fixed votes. He warned Clark about Whiteside and said Clark claimed Whiteside was acceptable. He also recounted meeting W Butler after the legislature and alleged efforts to frame the exposure as a Daly faction conspiracy. He admitted his earlier grand jury statements differed and that he hid interest in the Myers deal.

Washington Clark H. H. Gaar Flathead Turley Helena Stente Marcus L. Hewitt Mortana Myers United States Charlies W. Clark Ha’ Ey Clark Clarks Montana Grand Jury Montana Grand Jury

Revolt in Ward 11 Sparks Independent Republican Ties

A revolt in Ward 11 grows as dissatisfied Republicans plan an independent Republican club next week. Promoters claim 2 assured members with more joining, while party managers prepare to replace old campaigners. The move triggers organized opposition from longtime ward workers and city ward sorters.

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Hirundo Rescues Edenmoor Crew After Abandonment

The Norwegian steamer Hirundo reports picking up the crew of the British steamer Edenmoor, which departed Pensacola on December 8 bound for Amsterdam and was abandoned off Halifax.

Dargness Eng Hirundo Edenmoor Pensacola Amsterdam Halifax

Married on her Death Bed in Monticello

The body of Mrs. William Cubbins was brought to Monticello for burial. She was Dr. Agnes Uni and married Dr. William Cubbins of Memphis on January 4 while on her death bed at a Chicago hospital.

Monticello Ind William Cubbins Agnes Uni Memphis N.a. Chicago Hospital

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Guarantee

An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund if the remedy fails and includes W. Grove’s signature on each box.

Grove

Daddy Culbert’s Kingdom Faces Rag Picker Attack

In a chaotic scene near Ke jnsley avenue ante town, Danny Culbert’s rag-puller operation is disrupted by the Bungaloo gang who attack with rocks as Newt White hauls city refuse. The assault ends as the old man flees, and police could not stop the belligerent mob.

Jnsley-Ave Cognttas Patrick Culbert Culbert Lea Kingdom Cerapinis Danny Newt Daddy Cultert Don Plood SUN

Y M C A Hopes For Answer On Pierce Secretaryship

The Y M C A seeks a definite answer from M L Pierce by midweek on accepting the secretary post. A $40 000 debt looms over the Trenton New Jersey association since he aimed to lift the property debt and had just secured a director backed plan. The Indianapolis association seeks to recruit him amid his recent departure.

M. L. Pierce Indianapolis Association

Controversy Over Officers of MWire-Bound Box Company Settled

Judge Carter ruled in favor of Darwin B. Douglass and Chas. J. Greenstreet as the legal directors and officers. Stuckenberg, former president and later re elected, and Chas. E. Barrett previously held secretary post. Douglass and Greenstreet gain control of the company.

Darwin B. Douglass Chas. J. Greenstreet Stuckenberg Chas. E. Barrett Carter Douglas Greenstreet Douglas and Greenstreet

Notable Deathbed Remark Triggers Silence Mystery

In New Haven Frederick Richardson, once deemed insane for 20 years, died after uttering a puzzling final remark that doctors say may reflect a prior vow of silence. In Michigan, George O’Brien and John O’Brien, separated for 16 years after a boyhood quarrel, remain estranged despite living under the same roof and sharing meals and work.

Harbor Springs Mich George O’brien John O’brien Beaver Island George Chicago John James Gordon Jim

Jealousy Killings and Lawmakers Weigh Marriage Rules

In Hindman Kentucky on January 13 a preacher shot and killed Mrs Juscinda Isaacs then shot himself after being spurred by jealousy over an assumed marriage. Bridgeport Connecticut reports a wife loses over 3000 dollars in love and business schemes tied to a man named John M Walker who her divorce followed after mounting financial asks. New York Assemblyman Weeks attacks common law marriage proposing four legal paths to marriage and arguing the current system invites immorality and blackmail.

Middlesboro Hall Hindman Knott County Juscinda Isaacs New York John A. Weeks Albany Weeks

Cincinnati Faculty Resignations Spark University Chaos

In Cincinnati on Friday the university announces all faculty will resign at Monday's board meeting. President Ayres invites each professor to resign. several comply while Prof F W Hyde reportedly fights the move. Mothers reportedly object to two professors as grass widowers. Students hear rumors. patrons grow restless as directors react.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Board of Ayres F. W. Hyde

Street car strike looms in Louisville over wage and rule demands

Louisville workers threaten a citywide street car tie up unless their wage increases and rules changes are granted by Wednesday morning. Leaders state no compromise is possible and President Minary says the directors will review the claims by Tuesday.

Louisville, Ky Louisville Minary

Militia Arrives for Kentucky Governorship Testimony

In Frankfort on January 13 the joint contest committee begins testimony in the governor and lieutenant governor disputes. Ex Governor Bradley acts as chief counsel for Governor Taylor as 73 more militiamen arrive Friday night into civilian dress amid intimidation accusations from Goebel leaders seeking Governor Taylor’s orders for the troops.

Frankfort Bradley Taylor Travis

A Juror's Narrow Escape

C A Hay juror in Pittsburgh was challenged in criminal court and, after failing to respond, appeared asleep. An attorney shook him, he collapsed at the door, was carried out, and physicians revived him. The court ruled the challenge saved his life.

Pittsburg C. A. Hay Commonwealth Hay

Lost in Cincinnati Pilgrim Wanderer Missing

Jas. Rainey of Philadelphia arrived with his wife in Cincinnati on Friday en route to Louisville. Amid the rush of milk wagons ice vans and funeral hearses he stood aghast as his wife was brushed by in the busy throng. Police have been unable to locate him.

Cincinnati Jas. Rainey Philadelphia Louisville

Madison Democrats Organized in Anderson Indiana

The Democratic central committee was organized Saturday in Anderson Indiana with I E May named chairman J O Pattie secretary and John L Forkner treasurer.

Madison Democrats Anderson Ind Democratic Central Committee I. E. May J. 0. Pattie John L. Forkner

Divorces Awarded in Superior Court on Cruel Treatment Grounds

In the divorce courts, Saturday rulings granted Lee C. Wilson a divorce from Anna Wilson and Catharine Larue from her spouse, both for cruel treatment. Ida Jones separated from William L. Jones on her cross complaint, and Stella Goodykoontz won a divorce from Warren Goodykoontz for cruel treatment. Amy Miles seeks dissolution from Alexander D. Miller, alleging desertion since 1876 and requests custody of their children.

Superior Court Lee C. Wilson Anna Wilson Catharine Larue Has. Larue Ida Jones William L. Jones Leatthers Stella Goodykoontz Warren Goodykoontz Amy G. Miiles Alexander D. Miller

Births Deaths Marriages Record Snapshot

Births list Ardy and Coldwell daughter Theodore Price and Lulu Price 705 West Eleventh Street boy William F and Amelia Nolte 2122 Livingston Avenue daughter Homer Waltman and Violetta Waltman 2122 Columbia Avenue boy John McHugh and Kate McHugh 415 Kentucky Avenue girl Lezie Lambo 420 West Haugh boy Ward Bertha Knuth 1317 Massachusetts Avenue boy Joseph Tillberry 807 Maxwell Street boy George Moore and Mattie Moore 1622 Ash Street boy Deaths Infant Sears 2132 Galveston Street manition Willard O Hook 18 2839 Moore Avenue typhoid malaria Marriage License Levy Kessler and Susie Sinstutz

Ardy and Coldwell Theodore and Lulu Price Eleventh St William F Amelia “Nolte Livingston Ave Homer A Violetta Waltman Columbia John and Kate McHugh Kentucky Ave Eee Lezie Lambo W. Haugh Eee Qoard Bertha Knuth Massachusetts Ave Joseph and Mary Tillberry Maxwellat George A Mattie Moore Ashst Sears Willand O. Hook Moore-ave Levy Kessler Susie Sinstutz

Ice Gorge Damages Pittsburgh Harbor Shipping

An ice gorge from the Monongahela River damaged Pittsburg harbor ships on Saturday. One coal barge of 24,000 bushels wrecked. another badly damaged as 10 coal fleets suffer lesser harm. Morgantown gorge broke Saturday morning and lodged below Morgantown, with water backing up but no serious damage yet.

Pittsburg Monongahela River Morgantown

Boers Surround Ladysmith. Relief in Timing Questioned

The Pretoria dispatch printed in Brussels and Vienna claims the Boers have stormed the heights around Ladysmith and that the city is hourly expected to capitulate, but the report refers to the battle of last Saturday rather than current events.

London Pretoria Brussels Vienna Ladysmith

Regina Corporal Seeks Revenge Ends His Life

A Northwest Mounted Police corporal from Battleford went to Winnipeg to join the second Canadian contingent bound for South Africa. He sought vengeance for his father and brother killed in the first Boer War but failed the medical test and killed himself Saturday morning, leaving a note of despondency.

Winnipeg Man Regina Lindsay Northwest Mounted Police Battleford South Africa

Actress barred from lecture in Chattanooga after acquittal

In Chattanooga Tennessee Julia Morrison James the actress acquitted of Frank Leiden's killing faces a blocked lecture circuit. Opera house manager P R Albert refuses the use of his building for a thousand dollars and orphan asylum managers reject a benefit. Auditorium committee likely to deny hall access. It remains doubtful she can find a venue to discuss The other side of stage life.

Chattanooga Tenn Julia Morrison James Frank Leiden P. R. Albert Opera House The Orphan Asylum

McGrew Stricken Councilman Collapses Near Home

West Indianapolis councilman James W. McGrew collapsed from heart trouble Saturday morning after leaving his home at 123 S Harding Street. He was carried indoors and Dr Gaddes attended. By afternoon the doctor reported a rally and foresaw recovery unless a second attack occurred.

James W. McGrew Indianapolis S. Hardingsr Gaddes McGrew

Chapin forgery case jury retires after long address

Brazil Ind Jan 13 Henry Spaan concluded a four hour address in the Chapin forgery case and the jury was sent to consider its verdict Saturday afternoon at 2.

Brazil Ind Henry Spaan Chapin

BC Salmon Canners Fail Plan to Unite

British Columbia salmon canners met to form a combine against the Puget Sound group but the effort collapsed. The industry, spending about $5,000,000 yearly and employing around 1,000 fishermen, faces collapse within three years.

Vancouver B. C Salmon Canners British Columbia Puget Sound

Prize Fight Theft Arrested Youth Reads News

Walter Prahm a 17 year old of 1617 Ash street was arrested Saturday morning after taking a newspaper from in front of a drug store to read news of a prize fight. He claimed he intended to read the news and did not mean to steal. He was released by Judge Daly.

Walter Prahm Ash St Daly

Woman Burned to Death in Richmond Stairs Accident

Mrs. Austin Stone, carrying a child and a lamp, stumbled going down stairs on Friday night in Richmond Kentucky. The lamp exploded and she was burned to death.

Richmond Austin Stone

St Vincent's nursing graduates and forestry meeting notes

The nursing school at St. Vincent's will hold graduation exercises Thursday at 7 30 PM with five graduates. The Indiana forestry association met at the Commercial club Saturday afternoon for officer elections. Knights of Pythias met at Mozart hall Friday to plan a district convention at Tom Jinson hall on February 9 with delegates expected from Hamilton Boone and Marion counties and a parade plus public installation with guest speakers.

St. Vincent’s Training School Indiana Forestry Association Commercial Club Knights of Pythias Mozart Hall Tom‘Jinson Hamilton Boone Marion Knights

Rapid-fire Shots and World News Notes

Russians in Washington observed their new year on Saturday. General MacDonald to succeed General Methuen in South Africa. Manlio Garibaldi dies in Rome. Paris exposition exhibits close January 31. Eva Rose of Asbury Park awakens from a weeklong trance. Toledo residents pass Boer sympathy resolutions at a mass meeting. President Neuman of the L E W to inspect next week. Hallowell suffers $65,000 fire loss Saturday. Dr A F Nightingale leads Chicago high schools campaign to end commencement exercises. German press backs restraint on Krupp munitions to England or the Transvaal.

Washington Gen. MacDonald Methuen South Africa Manlio Garibaldi Rome Eva Rose Asbury Park N.J Toledo Neuman Hallowell A. F. Nightingale Chicago England The Transvaal

National live stock meetings open in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Texas January 13 The National Live Stock Association opened a week long session Saturday with representatives from across the country in attendance. The main object is to press for favorable legislation.

Fort Worth Tex Nationalive Stock Association

Nice Line of Jewelry At Gardner's

A display of jewelry lines is showcased at Gardner's shop on 69 Commercial Club, highlighting bracelets, rings, and necklaces. Local shoppers are invited to view new arrivals and seasonal pieces.

Gardner's 69 Commercial Club

Editors Shot in Denver Post Office Drama

In Denver Colorado on Saturday afternoon lawyer Anderson shot F G Bonfils and H H Tammen editors of the Denver Evening Post outside and inside their office both men were wounded with Bonfils feared fatally. Anderson had offered a pardon scheme for Alfred Packer and was arrested about an hour later.

Denver, Colo F. G. Bonfils H. H. Tammen Denver Evening Post Anderson Bon Fils Alfred Packer Packer Bonfils Tamman Post Company the Post

Bank Robbers in Owensville Bank Break-In

There is no clue to the Owensville bank robbers. The suspects may have crossed the Wabash river near Graysville by boat or on the railroad bridge. Officials report the loss will be under 15000 dollars and business will resume at once.

Princeton Ind Owensville Wabash River Graysville

Dreamer in Jail as Murder Case Grows Stronger

Alfred Morrison, jailed in White Plains on a murder charge in the death of his wife, faces a stronger case after District Attorney Andrews cites an affidavit from neighbor Mrs. A M Well alleging Morrison urged his wife to claim the shooting was accidental. The DA plans to present to the grand jury on February 5 and will limit Morrison’s cigarette supply to prevent insanity.

MT. Vernon N. Y Alfred Morrigan White Plains Atty. Andrews A. M. Well Morrisons Morrison

Mormon Question Cited in Chattanooga Speech

Rabbi L Weiss formerly of Columbus speaks at a Chattanooga Jewish synagogue saying Mormons have right to preach their religion and are no worse than other Christians. some may violate laws, but not all Mormons or Christians.

Chattanooga Tenn L. Weiss Columbus

Vernon Vernon Fire Destroys Spoke Factory

Fire at R Leavitt factory in Vernon Indiana Friday night burns fully, causing about 15000 dollars in losses and leaving 75 workers unemployed. Local fire units battled the blaze through the night.

Vernon Ind R. Leavitt

Paul and wife plan sale to fund Dowie movement

In Logansport Indiana on January 13 A J Paul and his wife announced a public sale before moving to Dowie s Chicago Zion. Paul recently fired seven shots after claiming neighbors were possessed by the devil. He says prayers helped his wife s recovery through Dowie ism and proceeds from the sale may support the Dowie cabal?

Dowie Logansport Ind A. J. Paul Chicago Zion Paul

Lost the Taste Coffee to Postum Cereal Food Coffee Trial

A Saybrook, Maine family attributes headaches and nervous trouble to coffee and credits switching to Postum Cereal Food Coffee with improved health. The letter claims headaches vanished and the husband recovered, with children enjoying Postum and milk used for more abundant baby feed. The couple notes losing interest in ordinary coffee after tasting Postum.

Ary Wade Saybrook Ide

American youth murders French brewer on Dijon train

An American, 20 year old Martens, shot Paul Joujou a wealthy brewer of Nimes on a Dijon to Paris train after accusing an Englishman of robbery. Joujou died from a head wound. Martens was captured after a struggle and is under investigation by the American embassy.

Paris Dijon Martens Paul Joujou Nimes Joujou

Gompers Visits Indianapolis On Vacation

President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor visits the Grand hotel on a 30 day vacation from duties. He remains injured from a bicycle fall in Washington and has just settled the piano makers' differences in Chicago. He also conferred with Chicago publishers on pressmen's grievances. He states the Indianapolis visit has no relation to next week's miners and operators conference.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Grand Hotel Washington Federation Michigan Chicago Gompers Indianapolis

Deplorable Puerto Rico Plight Spurred White House Talk

Brigadier general Davis governor-general of Puerto Rico visited the White House on a Saturday meeting with the president. He urged action to relieve island residents noting their deplorable state and calling for extended mortgage relief and a market for Puerto Rican products to revive prosperity and possibly grant the island better status.

Washington Davis Puerto Rico White House Gen. Davis

Union Stock Yards Cattle and Sheep Receipts and Quotes

Indianapolis stock yards report cattle and sheep receipts for Saturday with quotes for good to prime steers and heifers, common to light and medium classes, and range of prices per 100 pounds. Sheep and hogs receipts listed with price bands and notes on export and butcher stock.

Union Stock Yards Indianapolis Ind Stoope Ossi Deca Wsien Taledna Ein Veenrewe Sepsis Aan Nat Ace Sauedacenlaates Oecesee Cece Eecessorseseerse Emg

City Grain Market Report for Saturday January 13

Market notes show corn mixed with 27 cars traded including No 3 white and No 4 mixed. Wheat prices steady to firm with No 2 red around 66 to 67 cents track. Corn firm with several white and yellow grades reported. oats also dull with mixed bids. Timothy hay quoted at 11.00 to 11.50 for No 1 and 10.50 to 11.50 for No 2.

Timothy Miling Freight

General Market Poultry and Dairy Prices Listed

CHICAGO Jan 18 Dressed poultry Choice young turkeys 9c fair to good 8 11c chickens hens springs 8 84c ducks 8 9c geese 74 8c Butter Creameries extra 27c firsts 2% 26c seconds 21 2c dairy 2ic imitation creamery 20 22c packing stock 8c roll butter 18 719c Cheese Full cream twins We young America 12%4c cheddars 12% 13c Swiss 12144 123c Hamburg 114 12c brick 10% He Eggs Fresh tic

Chicago Ill Young America

Chicago Markets Wheat and grain prices rise on dull trading

Chicago reports mixed grain movement with wheat closing mildly higher and corn and oats up modestly. Damage from thaw cycles cited in Missouri and Indiana as a contributing factor to crop losses, while May pork and lard prices show narrow gains in provisions.

Chicago Missouri Indiana

Obituary for Charles Mussler 8 Aged 24

Charles Mussler eight, son of William A. and Alice L., died Friday January 12 at age 24. Funeral from 844 Buchanan Street, Monday at 2 p.m. Cincinnati papers please copy.

Musser-Charles Wm. A Alice L Buchanan St Cincinnati

Cascarets Claim Liver Cause Of All Ills In Body

Editorial promotes Cascarets candy cathartic as a cure by targeting the liver to restore digestion. It links overeating and irregular habits to a chain reaction from liver to bowels and brain, asserting Cascarrets clean and stimulate the liver, with prices and ordering from Sterling Remedy Co.

Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York

Solons Push for Lighting Bills in St Louis

In St Louis on January 13 delegates formed hours long sessions voting on three temporary lighting bills. A Cronin resolution to force debate on stalled bills was tabled by a large majority. The day contrasted with Friday when a small crowd gathered at city hall and police dispersed a riot threat after two revolvers were displayed.

ST. Louis Cronin

Fear of hydrophobia drove official to suicide in Chicago

Frank Conrick secretary of the Builders and traders' exchange killed himself in his office on Saturday. He had been bitten by a dog some time earlier and lived in constant dread of hydrophobia, causing a fatal act born from fear.

Chicago Frank Conrick The Builders’ and Traders’ Exchange Conrick

Indiana Miners Prepare Grievances for Convention

Indiana miners met Saturday in the Stevenson building to draft grievances to be submitted to the United Mine Workers convention convening Monday. The session organized by local representatives aims to articulate worker concerns for the larger union gathering.

Indiana Stevenson United Mine Workers’ Convention

Lumbermen Convene in Northwestern Cedar Association Session

Lumber men from Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota forming the Northwestern cedar men’s association gathered in Mar inette Wisconsin for their annual session on Saturday to set the price lists for the coming year.

Marinette Wis Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Northwestern Cedar Men’s Association

Rockefeller Adds Over Fifty Thousand To Chicago Gifts

President Harper confirms University of Chicago has five hundred fifty thousand dollars more to dispose of. John D. Rockefeller matched gifts announced at convocation by adding over fifty thousand six hundred dollars to his prior donations.

Rocky Chicago Harper University of Chicago John D. Rockefeller

Burglars Blow Safe. Atwell Fights Back in NY Bank

In Rushford New York on January 13 at 2 am a bank safe at Stacy and Kendalls was blown open by burglars. Thomas Atwell surprised the intruders and was shot at but they fled empty handed. He survived the confrontation.

Rushford N. Y Stacy & Kendall's Thomas Atwell

Small-pox rising in Jackson as legislature meets

Small-pox is increasing in Jackson Mississippi and members of the legislature in session are becoming uneasy. The outbreak prompts concern among officials and residents as the disease spreads through the capital.

Jackson, Miss

Interstate Live Stock Market Report at Interstate Stock Yards

Cattle receipts small for Saturday with shipments light. Prices range from good to choice shipping and export steers around 1200 pounds to 1250 pounds, and fair to medium beef cattle with various weights. Hogs receipts 1,370 pounds average 4.35 to 4.45, sheep receipts light with terms for lambs and ewes.

Interstate Interstate Stock Yards Medrum C.v.eeecneeee Bulis

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