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Indianapolis Sun

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1900

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2

Senator Wellington Denies Filipinos Unworthy of Self Government

Washington January 18 Senator Wellington of Maryland spoke against expansion and imperialism in a reply to Beveridge. He argued that imperial destiny corrupts liberty, citing Greece Spain and France asWarnings, and urged finishing the war quickly so Filipinos can govern themselves, denying they are unworthy of self rule.

Washington Senate Wellington Maryland Beveridge Greece Philip Alexander Spain France Plymouth Rock Philippine

Eulogies Held For Late Representative Erman Trout

The Feb 3 session opened with memorial remarks for Rep. Erman Trout of Pennsylvania. The House, in committee of the whole, considered a Senate bill to authorize the census director to hire extra special agents and to contract printing of the report if delays occur at the government printing office.

Ermantrout Pennsylvania House Senate

Sherman declines senate secretaryship

Washington January 18 Representative Sherman of New York has declined to accept the secretaryship of the Senate because he does not want his constituents to think he plans to resign his seat in the House.

Sherman Washington New York Senate House

Virginia blood blamed for Kentucky political duels

Dr Francis W Shepardson of the University of Chicago cites a sociological motive for Kentucky and Virginians dueling and fighting over politics. He argues the trait may stem from historic Virginia bloodlines and old duel practices dating back to Hamilton and his son.

Chicago Francis W.shepardson University of Chicago Kentucky Virginia Hamilton

Mrs Lester Sues Metropolitan Railway Officers

Mrs Mary T Leiter holds 1270 Metropolitan shares and seeks an accounting a receiver and injunction alleging the company’s funds were squandered on other roads of the system. Her holdings are valued around 200000 dollars and her attorneys promise a bitter fight.

Washington Mary T. Leiter Metropolitan Railway Company Lester Chicago Metropolitan Company

Mass meeting and labor notes mix with scattered incidents

The report blends details of a Boer mass meeting held Wednesday night, a Bertha leaving Frisco, a building fire on Woodward Ave, plans to bring 2000 Italian colonists for a New Mexico railway, a 700-strong Chicago tailors strike, a Boston banker charged with embezzlement who attempted suicide, and Cincinnati professors resisting Ayers' removal.

Piccolomini Bertha Frisco Ory Building Woodward-ave Mich Italy Chicago Cole Boston Cincinnati University Wwil Tc Ayers’ De*piarde

Grippe Cure Promises Refund With Grove Signature

An OCR fragment advertises a gripe remedy "Two Days a Grippe" a laxative and bromoquinine tablets with a refund offer if it fails. Grove's signature appears on each cach.

Grove

Full Meal for 106 Serves Lunch Daily

Business notice announces lunch service daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ormonde located on 16 West Pearl Street. The ladies lunch is served on the second floor.

Molineux trial opens with Barnet letter brand new

The Molineux trial began with a sensational Barnet letter from H. C. Barnet of New York City as G. B. Wright of Marshall Michigan signed it. The address changes from 959 to 257 Forty second Street and the letter mirrors other Barnet and Cornish letters in wording and handwriting.

New York New York City Forty-second-st Heckmann Molineux B. G. Hamill Marsden Remedy Company of Barnet H. C. Barnet W. Forty-second-st

Elevator Fall Kills Three in New York Warehouse

Three men were killed and three injured in an elevator accident at O Reilley Bros storage warehouse. The freight car fell from the top of the shaft after cables gave way. The six men were found piled in the car, with the dead instantaneous and the injured in precarious condition.

New York O’reilley Bros

Young operators strike at telephone exchange room

Thursday afternoon reports say several young women operators at the New Telephone Company exchange room walked out over favoritism. Assistant secretary Moriarity denied the rumor stating they liked their positions too much to risk them.

New Telephone Company Moriarity

Two Horses Killed in Street Car Collision

Early Thursday a Shelby street car collided with a team attached to a Melbourne wagon near Pleasant Run, killing both horses and injuring one man on the scaffold. Motorman Link was not warned by the wagon, and wireman Joe Haines suffered a sprained ankle after jumping from the scaffold.

Shelby-st Pleasant Run Joe Haines

Otis assures Filipino liberty on friars issue

Manila Jan. 18 General Otis announces that Filipinos will not be compelled to accept friars appointed by the church if they are disliked. He says individual liberty guaranteed by the American constitution shall not be denied. The statement is expected to calm tensions over Archbishop Chapelle's presence and reinstallations.

Manila Chapelle Gen. Otis

Longest Electric Rail Line Planned for Yucatan Peninsula

The project will run across Yucatan from Chiapas to Campeche covering 403 miles. It is expected to cost 15 million dollars and be the longest of its kind in the world.

City OF Mexico Peninsula Yucatan Chiapas Tabasco Campeche

Unofficial Danish Naval Captain Visits Washington

Capt Christmas of the Danish navy ... asserts the visit is personal and unofficial. He states he is not Denmark’s agent for the sale of the Danish West Indies, and that any negotiations will go through Constantin Brun, the Danish minister.

Washington, Tan Christmas Washington Denmark Sdié Danish West Indies Constantin Brun

Missouri Attorney General Seeks Stay Against Chicago Drainage Canal

Attorney-general Crowe of Missouri filed a brief in the U S Supreme Court on Thursday urging an injunction to restrain the Chicago drainage canal operations. No arguments were presented and the court's decision date remains undetermined.

Washington Crowe Missouri United States Supreme Court Chicago

Highwayman Shot by Marshal in Ohio Tunnel

Wm Weinbrenner was shot and killed late Wednesday night when he grabbed the marshal D J Connell’s reins near a tunnel north of Painesville. Connell fired twice, and Weinbrenner died within minutes.

Painesville, O Wm. Weinbrenner D.J. Connell Weinbrenner Hait Connell

Six bullets into Lieut Scott duel case in Kentucky

In Frankfort on January 18, Dr Tobin reported six bullets entered Lieut Scott after the duel with Colson. Two .38 bullets struck the brain, four .44 bullets hit other areas. The special grand jury continued investigations as Tobin weighs Colson’s response. The funeral of Charles Julian was held Thursday. Scott’s body was sent home to Somerset. Colson remains seriously ill. Congressman Berry sent sympathy. Bailey offered defense help. Eyewitness testimony may show Scott fired first. a third duelist identity remains unknown.

Frankfort H. Tobin Lentt Col. Colson Colson Tobin Scott Charles Julian Lieut Somerset Congressman Berry Kentucky Bailey Texas Cas

New License Rule Sets Statewide Teaching Exams

State board of education met with most members present excluding Gov. Mount and Purdue President Smart. Supt. Jones to divide state into districts for board size exams for state licenses. Life licenses to college graduates passing three of seven subject exams related to teaching methods, after holding a 60 man tas license. Non graduates retain existing exam requirements.

State Board of Education Mount Smart Purdue University Supt Jones

National Livestock Convention Discusses Grazing Lands

Livestock men in Fort Worth hear debate on leasing western grazing lands with strong western sheep opposition. Papers review Hereford blood and Short Horn impact while Berkshire hogs are highlighted. Hobbs of New York may be named commissioner for the Paris exposition supporting the dead meat industry.

Fort Worth Tex B. Lotham Missouri J. H. Pickerel American Short Horn Association Ruben Gentry North Carolina Col. Hobbs New York

InsurgentsAttack Manila Supply Trains Prompt Water Route Change

Insurgent bands attacked several Manila to Santo Tomas supply trains in mountain passes. Supplies for Batangas troops will be sent by water to Batangas town. Gen. Schwan presses eastward through Batangas and insurgents are said to be entering Laguna province west of Laguna de Bay.

Manila Santo Tomas Batangas Schwan Laguna Province Laguna de Bay

Ransdell Arrives in Washington for Senate Post

Dan Ransdell of Indianapolis arrived in Washington January 18 for the senate sergeant at arms post. The arrival signals that the selection is effectively secured and the matter is considered cinched.

Washington, D. C Dan Ransdell Indianapolis Senate

Rockefeller's Check After Auto Accident Bruising Two Women

Greenwich Connecticut January 18 reports William Rockefeller of Standard Oil chauffeured in a new car when a horse drawn wagon frightened by the auto overturned. Mrs Herbert Smith and another woman were thrown and bruised. Rockefeller arranged for their return home and sent them a check.

Greenwich Conn Wm. Rockefeller Standard Oil Herbert Smith

Broadway Club to Install Four-Sided Ring Clock

The Broadway athletic club plans an electrical clock suspended over the ring. The device will count boxing rounds with four faces and show the time of each round and the one minute rest, while also indicating fallings. It aims to curb crooked work by providing precise timing and a clear record of actions in bouts.

New York Broadway Athletic Club

Rats Feast On a Dead Woman in Auburn Hovel

Bridget Dempsey, an elderly recluse living alone, was found dead in her bed in an Auburn hovel. The body showed severe damage attributed to rats swarming through the house, investigators reported yesterday.

Auburn N. Y Bridget Dempsey

A' Resolution and Stinger Dominate Session

The credentials failed to appear at the opening of the afternoon session and no inquiry followed. A special committee to address federal injunctions was announced by President Mitchell, naming J. H. Kennedy T. L. Lewis Edward Loppett Edward Flynn and William Hepu linois. The credentials issue yielded silence as the resolutions committee presented its recommendations. A resolution to abolish pluck me stores passed in under a minute. A report to do away with scrip and require union label goods was tabled as covered by the constitution. Miners may buy powder and mining supplies freely under a passed resolution. An appropriation of 10 000 for district 21 failed to concur. A move to abolish scales in mines was defeated. At the miners convention a Christchurch services invitation was read. one delegate urged tabling it, others accepted.

Mitchell Indiana T. L. Lewis Ohio Edward Loppett Pennsylvania Edward Flynn Alabama William Hepu Linois

Carved the Baby by Older Brothers in Butcher Game

In Lexington Virginia on Wednesday the infant son of Charles Alexander was nearly slaughtered by his older siblings who played butch er, using the baby as the hog. The rescue by the mother left the child with a broken arm and a dislocated shoulder as two brothers restrained him. The father works as a butcher.

Lexington Charles Alexander

Cure Rupture at Home Free Trial Offer

Dr W S Rice offers a free home trial of a rupture cure by mail with no pain or loss of work. Mostures claim success and safety, urging readers to write to 438 L Main St Adams NY for the free method. Testimonials from M K Lyman of Delray Fla back the remedy.

Angels W. S. Etice Main Adams N. Y M. K. Lyman Ric Delray Fla Dr. Rice W. S. Rice L. Main

Navin Kerr Case Delayed Due to Freeman Injury

The shooting case against Art Navin and John Kerr in police court is postponed as Will Freeman, a Black man shot during the incident at Navin's W. Washington street drug store, remains hospitalized. Freeman may recover enough to appear in court next week. a man named King was also involved in the quarrel.

Art Navin John Kerr Will Freeman Freeman King Navin Kerr W. Washington St

The Preacher Lied Confesses False Church Charge

In Water Valley Mississippi on January 18 Rev Edmund A Neville admitted he falsely accused S M Houston former Episcopal treasurer of embezzlement and owed him November and December salary. Houston relocated to Indianapolis then returned for a vestry hearing where Neville acknowledged the false statements. Neville an Englishman has two years in town and a dramatic past including survival of Fiji cannibal ordeal with eight companions. Houston is a young lawyer.

Water Valley Miss Edmund A. Neville S. M. Houston Episcopal Church Neville Houston Indianapolis Fiji Islands

England Admits Seizures Illegal in Flour Case

A cable from Ambassador Choate confirms England admits the seizures of American flour were illegal. The State Department says restitution to owners will suffice and no formal apology is expected from Britain.

Washington Choate England State Department

Wires Down Snarl Ties Up City Street Cars

A trolley wire broke at Meridian and Washington at 2 p m causing a power shutoff. Four wires were down by 2 45 p m and police guarded the tangle as frightened pedestrians kept to the sidewalk.

Meridian Washington Sts

Cromer Proposes $15000 Public Building Bills in Indiana

Representative Cromer introduced two house bills on Thursday to appropriate 15000 dollars each for public buildings in Muncie and Anderson Indiana. The action details the aimed public works projects and the funding intent, reflecting ongoing infrastructure priorities in the state.

Washington Cromer Muncie and Anderson Ind

Toledo pastors union case ends in not guilty verdict

The jury in Toledo Ohio found the Toledo pastors union's prosecution of the Wicked London company and the Black sheep theatrical groups for Sunday performances not guilty with all costs charged to the prosecution. The union faces approximately 150 to 200 dollars. remaining cases likely will be dropped.

Toledo, O Toledo Pastors’ Union London Black Sheep Pastors’ Union

Local Births Deaths and Marriages Listed

Birth notices include J. H. and Robert Young’s baby girl at 424 N Noble. John and Josephine Mears at 1815 Morgan Paul with a boy. L and Maggie Good at 1014 River-ave a girl. Edward and Lilly Warrenburg at 2313 English-ave a girl. Pressly and Clara Berryman at 1225 Massachusetts ave twins girls. Albert and Mamie Crail at 1927 Alvord st a birth. Deaths list Isaac N. Bradwell age 51 of 729 N. New Jersey st blood poisoning. Mary E. Hall age 31 of 535144 W. Washington st uraemia. William Higgins age 34 of 89 W. Pratt st pneumonia. Ellen Davis age 51 of 2043 Alvord st valvular disease. William Batley age 65 of 429 N. East st chronic catarrh of stomach. Marriages include William E. Glover and Carrie D. Stillwell. William P. Howie and Lucille Langhorne. John N. Stoop and Lizzie Palmer. Stephen Alexander and Sarah Robinson. James B. McKendry and Edith Cope. Frank Ott and Effie Powell. Charles E. Farrell and Ida L. Bronson. In the $35,000,000 Deal a syndicate led by ex Senator Gorman and Richard Croker behind John B. McDonald for rapid transit tunnel contract. others named Stephen B. Elkins Henry W. Davis W W Duke and R C Kerens.

J. H Robert Young John and Josephine Mears Morganst Paul and Bertha Fencht King-ave Maggie Good River-ave Edward and Lilly Warrenburg English-ave Pressly Clara Berryman Massachusetts Ave Albert and Mamie Crail Alvord St Isaac N. Bradwell New Jersey St Mary E. Hall Washington St William Higgins Lucille Langhorne John N. Stoop Lizzie Palmer Stephen Alexander Sarah Robinson James B. McKendry Edith Cope Frank Ott Effie Powell Charles E. Farrell Ida L. Bronson New York Gorman Richard Croker John B. McDonald Stephen B. Elkins Henry W. Davis West Virginia W. W. Duke Baltimore R. C. Kerens St. Louisa

Electric line to Eaton route secured in Indiana

Richmond Indiana January 18 The right of way for the electric line to Eaton Ohio has been secured. The road is to be completed this year. All material has been contracted for. Philadelphia capitalists back the scheme.

Richmond Ind Eaton Philadelphia

Frightened to Death in Sellersburg

Charles E. Smith of Sellersburg Indiana woke to a burglary attempt early Thursday, seized a revolver, and died shortly after from fear and shock. Local authorities investigate the unusual death outcome.

Sellersburg Ind Charles E. Smith Erocer

Russian Battleship Poltava Grounded Near Libau

The battleship Poltava, a 10,960 ton vessel built in 1894, ran aground Thursday in the Baltic near Libau and is reported to be in a dangerous position.

ST. Pfftersburg Poltava Baltic Libau

Badly Bruised Rider Injured in College Ave Crash

Chris Hornburg fell from a College Avenue car Thursday at Massachusetts and College Aves while riding on the running board and is hospitalized with serious bruises.

Chris Hornburg College-ave Massachusetts Collegeaves Hty

Trustees Announce Annual Meeting At Home For Friendless Women

The board of trustees and managers met at the Home for Friendless Women on North Capitol Avenue Thursday afternoon. Officers for the coming year were elected.

Board of Trustees Board of Managers of the Home For Friendless Women N. Capitol Ave

Heart Strength and Gentle Remedies In Early Advertisements

An advertisement asserts a sturdy heart requires rich pure blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted to strengthen hearts. Also promotes Hood's Pills as non-irritating. Other local notices include jewelry at Gardner's 59 Commercial club and progress laundry. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children is sold at twenty five cents a bottle. Merchants' Lunch at Union Station Restaurant.

Henderson Nominated to Board of Ordnance and Fortification

Washington January 18 The president sent to the senate the nomination of Thomas J. Henderson of Illinois to be a presidium member of the board of ordnance and fortification He succeeds ex-Congressman Outhwaite of Ohio who resigned

Washington Senate Thomas J. Henderson Illinois Board of Ordnance ‘and Fortification Outhwaite Ohio

Dr Bulls Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cold Cure

A vintage ad touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. It claims to cure a cold in one day and is priced at 25 cents.

Delaware County Farmer Files Bankruptcy Petition

Marcyhus C. Powell, a Delaware county farmer, filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court on Thursday. Powell lists 69 creditors who have received 9460.71 of an 18403.71 indebtedness and reports 295 in household goods remaining. Another farmer, Charles Houston of St. Marys Vigo county, owes 1122 with 455.90 in property and 37.70 in bad debts.

Marcyhus C. Powell Delaware County Charles Houston St. Mary’s Vigo County

Bridge Sold At Auction For 1 7 0 0 0 0 0

Louisville report says the Kentucky and Indiana bridge linking Louisville and New Albany was sold at auction for 1 7 0 0 0 0. The B and O S W and Southern railroads jointly bought the bridge with no competing bids after offering the upset price.

Louisville S. W Southern Railroads Kentucky & Indiana New Albany

Another Feudist Killed in Texas Feud Shootout

Eagle Lake Texas dispatch reports Will Hildebrand killed by his brother in law William McPaw in the Townsend Reese feud. The same feud claimed two men at Bastrop on Monday and a bystander Charles was shot in the melee.

Eagle Lake Tex Will Hildebrand Wm. McPaw Townsend-Reese Bastrop Charles

Household Goods and Fabrics in Secondhand Sale Line

Teaspoons white metal six for . CHINAWARE GLASSWARE ends up to 25c quality CHIMNEYS crimp top each HOUSE FURNISHINGS long table up to legible quality Rowe srown yoke f ecks tuum. LOC LININGS moke finish 36 inches wide colors serviceable petticoat or skirt regular lie quality for women TE NAPKINS 12x12 colored borders fringe regular price 5c UNION SUITS FOR LADIES Jersey ribbed button down front each 2 22 HOSE FOR CHILDREN fine ribbed cotton full seamless fast black double knees sizes 5 to 7 only EMBROIDERY edges and insertion slightly soiled 10c per yard TABLETS large size ruled ink paper 3c TOILIT SOAP Dr Stewart antiseptic.

Jersey Stewart

Great Northern ships to lead oriental trade with four massive vessels

President Hill announces four 730 foot long Great Northern ocean liners in build for the oriental trade. Each 74 feet wide amidships and 50 feet from water to deck will carry 22 000 tons with 1 600 freight cars per ship. Ships poised to be largest in the world and to undercut rivals on freight rates. Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle hogs and sheep prices with typical ranges for shipping and feeder stock.

ST. Paul, Yunn President Hill Great Northern Railroad

Odd Tales of the Wires Headlines Jan 18

Reports from Harrisburg New York and Atlanta describe suspensions of about 50 Catholic students in McDonald Washington County for refusing Bible readings, a Brooklyn boy collapsing at a revival meeting, a century old rural cafe yielding hidden treasure, and the deaths of Miss Anna White and Marjory White at St Martha's seminary home with notes on their incompetence and properties.

Harrisburg McDonald Washington County New York Lawrence N. Enander Brooklyn Marine Church Enander Atlanta Edward Elliott W. Elliott

Lake carriers meet in Detroit session

The Lake carriers' association is in session at Detroit. A vote on the currency bill in the senate is deferred until February 15. Great Northern trainmen threaten to quit. Blackfoot Indians of Montana plan to press grievances against the government claiming swindle of 1,000,000 acres under the 1855 treaty.

Lake Carriers’ Association Detroit Senate Great Northern Montana

Labor official to probe strike at East Wire Nail Works

Labor commissioner Schmidt travels to Anderson on Friday to investigate the strike of Red Mill men at the Wire nail works. The plant operates within a trust and workers are quitting across the eastern region.

Schmidt Anderson Trust East

Chicago Markets Update on Wheat Corn and Dairy Prices

Wheat prices slipped with May and July contracts quoted around 64% to 66%. Argentine exportable supplies seen at 72.6 million bushels. Corn May around 33 to 34 cents, July near 37 to 38. Oats May about 23 to 24 cents, July 23 to 24. Provisions show mixed pork lard ribs values, dressed poultry with varied turkey and chicken prices. Butter and cheese quotes listed, while eggs and storage stock cited.

Chicago Antwerp Buenos Ayres Argentina

Union Stock Yards Cattle and Hog Prices at Indianapolis

Union Stock Yards Indianapolis reports Thursday receipts of 300 cattle and 4 000 hogs. Prices listed for beef cattle range from good to prime steers 1 350 lbs and up at 0.65 per lb, to common light heifers around 3.35 per 100 lbs, with various grades and weights throughout. Hog offerings include mixed and heavy packing 4 6 per lb, common to fair lightweights 4 4 55, and pigs 3 75 to 4 40. Sheep receipts small with prices for bucks and lambs across common to good grades.

Interstate Interstate Stock Yards Union Stock Yards Indianapolis Ind

City Grain Market Prices and Totals for Wheat Corn and Hay

On Wednesday January 17 the City Grain Market reports wheat rejected at 4 cars. No 2 red at 66c track 64.5c misling freight. No 3 red 62-65c. January 66c track wagon wheat 66c. Corn prices listed No 1 white 31.5c No 3 white 11c No 4 white 3.5-3%c No 2 white mixed 36c No 3 white mixed 30c No 4 white mixed 27.25-29c No 2 yellow 3c No 3 yellow 3.5c No 4 yellow 2.30c No 2 mixed 9c No 3 mixed 35c No 4 mixed 7-9c. Oats dull with No 2 white 26c No 3 white 26c No 2 mixed 21c. Hay prices No 1 small hay 11.00-11.50. No 3 timothy 10.00-10.50.

City Timothy

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