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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
2
A reorganization meeting in Indianapolis draws many politicians including Mr Bigler and Chairman Hernly. Delegates attend via proxy, with talk centered on Landis candidacy and party strategies. The scene blends social rites with political maneuvering as aims and intents emerge.
The Indiana Republican state committee met at the Denison hotel and finalized a slate with Charles L. Hernly as chairman Nat A. Hill as vice chairman Warren Bigler as secretary and Harry W. Bennett as treasurer. Congressman Landis of Delphi may seek the governor’s race and Noblesville will host the congressional convention on February 22. James E. Watson and Frank B. Posey figure as contenders with intra party factions in districts 9 10 and 13 influencing the lineups.
The Republican state convention will be held on May 16 and 17. Delegates from the party gather to set platform and elect leaders at the state capitol venue.
A sudden moral concern grips New York as Olga Nethersole’s Sappho faces possible shutdown. Chief Devery plans to attend as official censor critic, warning that parts of the performance are deemed risque and could be halted if offensive to public morals. The production, delayed by Miss Nethersole’s illness in Washington, may reopen Wednesday night.
Shelbyville Indiana January 28 A farmer named Thomas Derrickson blasting stumps with dynamite caused a large stump to pass through the east schoolhouse wall after a morning plowing session. The blast triggered panic among pupils but did not injure anyone. the stove was demolished and a large hole appeared in the structure.
A Meridian Street residence suffered a fresh blaze on Tuesday afternoon causing smoke and fire damage. No injuries were reported as crews battled the flames and secured the scene. Local authorities are investigating the cause amid prior incidents at the same address.
New York dispatch reports Oliver Belmont hosted a dinner for William Jennings Bryan. Bryan outlined his three-key issues silver imperialism and anti trust. He argued for free coinage of silver to curb banking and trusts and urged American support for Filipino independence similar to Cuba's.
Citizens rally for a $10,000 fund to build a new art museum on the Kissel Fairbank site or nearby. The plan envisions eight and a half acres with city park board cooperation to beautify and maintain grounds as a public park part of the museum complex.
A wide roundup of short notes reports labor strife in Rankin Pennsylvania boers and British shells embezzlement cases in Philadelphia and New York fires and accidents in several states drownings in Wisconsin and Ohio an epidemic of hugging in Columbus a political murder trial in Kentucky and other varied incidents noted with names places and dates.
In Caracas on January 25, the new Venezuelan leader Castro seeks a federation with Venezuela Ecuador and Colombia and plans an invasion to control the isthmian canal route. Foreign residents fear expansion while French nationals request naval protection at Laguayra and Porto Cabello.
The miners election committee announced delegates to the federation of labor convention: John Mitchell, W C Pearce, Patrick Dolan, J M Hunter. Alternates include Fred Dilcher, W H Haskins, W R Fairley, J H Kennedy. Credentials committee lists Miles Dougherty, SF Tratkney, William Blakely. Auditing committee names John Mossop, Joseph Pope, Walter Calverly.
In Frankfort Kentucky a day of supplication opened with a 9 a.m. communion at the Episcopal church led by Rector McCready. Worshippers prayed for Governor, the General Assembly, mercy for the distressed state, and for peace, truth, and justice as ministers planned further services at 4 p.m.
Decree states Mrs Henry Bullock has custody of the child after a Tuesday hearing. Court found for defendants Mrs Bullock Wm Robertson and Roxanna Robertson. Father Henry W Bullock granted visiting rights. The Bullocks separated and the husband pursued possession, with the child in the care of Mrs Bullock and her parents Mr and Mrs Robertson.
Elmer Peterson sues Frances L. Peterson for divorce alleging she conspired with A. R. Woodward to seize all his money and compromised his income by forcing wage deductions. Bertha M. Wright also files for divorce from Thornton Wright on abandonment grounds.
Mrs Mary Goodin probably faces another postponement as attorney John S Duncan plans to file an affidavit stating she is bedbound by illness and unable to appear for at least two weeks. The docket shows her case set for Monday, but the Charles Smith murder trial will be called then and may consume the week.
KEWANEE Tr Jan 23 Efforts to induce citizens of Saxon eight miles south of here to accept the office of postmaster have failed and it is probable the office will be discontinued. The reason is the amount of work required and the small pay which averages $40 a year.
INDIANAPOLIS. Subscriptions totaling 21 were reported by the Lawton monument commission, bringing the grand total to 1 682.18. The Weaites girls basketball team hosted a banquet for 25 student friends at the college gymnasium. A return game with the Reds is being planned after the Reds defeated the Whites. The Whites lineup includes Grace Gookin captain Berna Richie Else Hunter Grace Armstrong and Nettie Campbell. A bankruptcy petition was filed against Nadel and Kempner Elkhart clothiers claiming insolvency and debt of 1 000. Walter Davis, 15, stole a bicycle from Dr. Lutz and confessed, saying he needed it. Davis is out on his own recognizance. Lightyear public school pupils will graduate to high school Friday. Laurie Hay sent Katie Nettles to jail for stone throwing. Rev H B Long’s Pea gle congregational church lecture has been rescheduled to Jan 30 due to illness. Gov Mount will return Francis Murphy to Ohio to face assault with intent to rob charges. A still alarm at Traubave and the L D W triggered a fire at 7 p.m. Monday. spontaneous combustion caused a shop blaze loss 25. Herman Milton Robert Simmons and Frank Ross were arrested on petit larceny after a woman dropped a pocketbook. its description pointed to Mrs Carter of the Carter confectionery. Supt Quigsey’s annual report is due to the safety board Thursday. John Owens was arrested for stealing an overcoat from John Stadin last summer while visiting the county jail. Frances Quigley, the superintendent’s daughter, is recovering from illness.
Rock Island Illinois reports the body of Mrs. Casper Mowry was stolen from a grave and taken to an Iowa medical college. Charles Pearson of Hillsdale is in custody and Sheriff orders arrest of A. D. Forber, a student at Keokuk medical college, on charges connected to the case.
In Washington on Tuesday Senator McEnery of Louisiana discussed Pritchard resolutions on southern suffrage. He warned the race question threatens national stability and recalled Reconstruction era abuses under negro domination and terror from 1868 to 1877. Gen John W M Appleton of West Virginia adds notes.
The president sent nominations to the senate for naval and marine corps officers including Lieut.-commander Wm M Kimball to commander Lieut. Wm S Hogg to lieutenant-commander Lieut. commander Wm P Day to commander Lieut. Robert I Reid to lieutenant commander Lieut.-commander John C Wilson to commander Lieut.-col Henry Cochrane to colonel in the marine corps Maj Allan C Kelton to lieutenant-colonel in the marine corps Capt Lincoln Karmany to major in the marine corps.
Richmond, Ind jan 23 The boilermaker strike at Gaar Scott Co thresher makers ended with workers returning to their posts and it is believed their demands were granted.
An old ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for a cold. It notes all druggists refund the money if it falls to cure and bears a Grove's signature on each box.
The appointment of Celestia Louden of Moberley Indiana as fourth class postmaster was announced for Tuesday. The notice appeared from Washington dated June 23.
A brief notice invites readers to request a free offer by mailing a postal card to The Sun or by calling the provided telephone number 880. The item emphasizes a limited free distribution opportunity.
Michael Creger and his two daughters fought a burglar at their Chicago home Monday night. The father was knocked out but the daughters kept at it until police arrived. The intruder was found hiding under a bed and pleading for mercy. John Dalten was referenced in the report.
Interstate Stock Yards on January 23 reports cattle receipts none and lists bid ranges for steers heifers and cows including good to prime heavy butcher steers 1 150 to 1 200 lbs and 1 250 to 1 400 lbs, plus calves and sheep prices with good to prime lambs and fair to good sheep quoted, reflecting market variation for shipping and packing needs.
Indianapolis January sales show cattle receipts at 350 and hogs at 4 500. Export and shipping cattle quoted by weight from Good to prime steers 1 350 lbs up to 5 25 per 100 lbs. Butchers cattle and cows priced from 2 30 to 6 15 per 100 lbs. Hogs receipts 4 500 with good to choice prices around 4 70 to 4 80 per 100 lbs. Sheep receipts light with common to high grade lambs offered 5 00 to 5 25 per 100 lbs.
Wheat No 3 red bids at four cars with firm tone and spot levels around 68 3 4 cents. Corn No 3 white and other white and mixed grades listed between 27 and 31 1 2 cents with multiple car lots. Oats dull with No 2 white around 25 to 34 cents and hay quotes for timothy at about 10 50 to 11 50 per hundred.
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