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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
2
In a crowded session Vermont's Jan 24 debate opened with strong applause as speakers attacked polygamy among Mormons. Landis argued Roberts cannot claim a seat due to polygamous ties, while others recalled pledges to eradicate polygamy and defended the president.
IDMNA reports the imperial government offers mediation between coal operators and striking miners in Bohemia and Moravia. About 90,000 strikers cause coal shortages felt as far as Dresden and Saxony where transport and industry cut hours. Widespread misery and factory closures follow, as the strike persists.
General Shafter received orders in Washington to forward the remains of the late General Lawton to Washington on arrival of the transport Thomas. Two troops of cavalry will escort the body to the train and no public obsequies will be held in San Francisco.
Lexington Ky January 24 Milton Kendall and his two sons William and Charles were escorted to Nicholasville by eight state guard members. Detectives allege the Kendalles owed a debt linked to slayer Eugene Cassell killed by trick thieves. A mob was expected at Nicholasville Tuesday night.
Washington January 24 The following fourth class postmasters were appointed for Indiana Wednesday Dalton Fort Wayne McCoysville Reed McCoy Moon Wineinger San Pierre F C
The census of Puerto Rico on January 4 shows an inference of inhabitants over a million. The report notes the island’s population count and regional distribution forming a baseline for future planning and governance.
Delegates at the National Guard association meeting heard calls to boost congression al appropriations to 2 million dollars for the guard’s maintenance, with Gen Gobin defending the state forces and urging better weaponry. The Illinois delegation plans to return home after a governor’s reception, as members discuss next year’s convention and express sympathy for Maj. Gen. Butterfield.
The Commercial club and Board of Trade hosted an informal smoker at the Commercial club on Tuesday night for delegates attending the national guardsmen meeting. Buffet luncheon was served. Speakers included Capt. W. E. English D. M. Parry Gen. J. P. S. Gobin lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania Gen. J. C. Overmyer Col. W. H. Whiteman Admiral George Brown Gen. J. Clark Col. Theodore Townsend Maj. John S. Martin and others.
Lida Grover sues for divorce from physician Charles B Grover alleging desertion threats of violence and sulking and seeks 31000 alimony. Julia Al Styers seeks divorce from Charles F Styers on abandonment. Bes sie F Wiggins wants divorce from William Wiggins for non support and waste of money. Geo H Hermann seeks divorce from Maggie Hermann claiming desertion.
Attorney Jesse D. Hamrick returns from North Carolina as his wife recounts a frightening burglary. A thief entered through a second floor window, spread chloroform, ransacked the room, and stole valuables including a diamond ring valued at 175 dollars while family residents slept. The assailant fled, leaving a heavy ladder behind, and servants alerted others as authorities seek the culprit.
The Republican state committee restructured the executive committee so Hernly appoints one member while eight are elected by the state committee. Nick Filbeck expected a seat, but opponents from district 5 wrested control from Hernly.
New York January 24 The United States circuit court of appeals Wednesday affirmed Judge Lacombe dismissal of the habeas corpus proceedings in the case of Okerin M Carter. Carter a prisoner on Governors Island was sentenced to six years at Fort Leavenworth Kansas for frauds in government improvements.
George W. Beavers, chief of the division of salary and allowances in the Post Office, is appointed by the Postmaster General to head the American post office at the Paris exposition. The office will serve as a working model with several expert clerks assigned and mail service available to visitors on the exposition grounds.
The bodies of 44 soldiers who died of yellow fever at Santiago last spring arrived on the McClellan and were brought to Washington. They were laid to rest at Arlington cemetery on Wednesday in simple services, with 29 identified and 15 still unaccounted for.
The Virginia house on Wednesday passed a resolution inviting W. J. Bryan to address the legislature on the political situation but the senate delayed it saying the expense would be too great. The matter is stalled as a dispute unfolds.
Alfred Anderson and Paul J. Byrne file bankruptcy petitions with debts around 4380 dollars and assets near 400. A streetcar suit seeks 5000 dollars. County exams questions issued to teachers for next Saturday. Examinations move to the last Saturday monthly from January to August. Frances Slocum monument dedication set near Feoria in Miami county on May 17 with Col Wilson and Col De Hart to represent.
In Frankfort on January 24, anxiety swirls as William Clark of Tammany Hall reports on Goebel's gubernatorial contest. If Tammany endorses, Goebel backers may receive a $25,000 boost. otherwise they risk Bryan’s intervention. Clark notes Goebel seating possible, while Hickman foresees a Jan 31 testimony finish and a report to joint assembly by Feb 15. Judge Yeast says settlement looks likely by midweek.
President Mitchell defended National organizer James amid strong exchange with Hays and delegates. James warned of bickering and pledged to repay any misused funds, while votes narrowed between Reese and Lewis for the executive post. Ballots reissued as transportation and election committees report Arkansas Jacob Pendrelin as eighth member and no vice president yet.
In Chicago on Tuesday the bitter divorce case of Olive B. Montgomery against Dr Liston B Montgomery ended with a decree to the plaintiff and reconciliation. Alimony of 15 a week was ordered but the decree may not be signed. Mrs Montgomery embraced the doctor and exclaimed I love you still as they left the court together.
A Worchester Mass reader claims Postum Food Coffee eased her dyspepsia and heavy feeling after trying directions. She notes her uncle from the Boston Theater switched from regular coffee to Postum and improved in health, with family endorsing the product.
Pretoria dispatch reports British forces in a sleepless day exchange with fresh troops, Boer losses at one killed and two wounded, Botha in sole command while Cronje is moved. A large Boer slaughter and British retreat create general confusion as northern camps stagger under stress.
Gen Arthur headquarters reports four minor engagements with insurgents. Captain Bishop's detachment killed nine and captured 14 in North Sambales. Major Steever’s Third Cavalry inflicted heavy losses, with 28 killed. Dodd’s troop killed six near Saint Lucia. Enemy evacuated Saint Cruse. no reports from Schwan. Coasts Laguna de Bay area and Panay coast opened to traffic and trade.
A January letter from Secretary Gage, quietly placed in the senate, requests an appropriation to cover rent for Aug 28, 1899, to June 30, 1900, for the old U S custom house in New York. The purchase price was 109,847.12 dollars, at 4 percent annual interest, with the bank keeping the funds and earning substantial profits totaling 257,003.19 dollars for 307 days.
Fire department extinguished a small blaze at 1518 College Avenue on Wednesday morning. A young woman allegedly started the fire while curling her hair in a home occupied by C. W. Lefler, with a loss of lace curtains estimated at fifteen dollars.
A fire at Goodrow's Picture Factory in Chicago burned Wednesday, causing about 75000 dollars in losses. The blaze disrupted operations at the noted local studio.
Unbleached damask 51 inches wide at 35 cents quality with extensive patterns. Andrew Read linen damask 2 yards wide heavy satin finish in a bold border design offered at 1.25 or 0.96 price. Damask 2 yards wide designs described as original and deluxe, marked down to 1.39 per yard.
Washington dispatch notes C F Macrum former U S consul at Pretoria has become a naturalized citizen of the Transvaal republic and thus could not represent Great Britain in the war. He also carries a personal Kruger letter to McKinley. Detectives and a patrolman arrest Frank Drake at Terre Haute after recovering pawned items from a local shop including a gold watch and several silver spoons.
Obituary notices report Brigadier General T. H. Stanton 65 of Omaha died Tuesday night. Indiana native, widow and two daughters survive. Also listed are weather official Prof Henry A. Hazen in Washington killed by injuries from a collision and Brigadier General C. W. Squires of St Louis who died Tuesday night plus Mrs Mary Wright Corwin noted for organizing women’s clubs.
Union Stock Yards Indianapolis January 24 Cattle receipts 430 Wednesday shipments light Export and shipping cattle quoted by weight Good to prime steers 1350 lbs Fair to medium steers 1250 lbs and up Good to choice 1200 to 1350 lbs Stools and slout prices listed with ranges Butchers cattle and veal calves pricing for good to choice feeding steers and heifers Common to good stockers and other cattle bulls cows and calves priced Prime to fancy export bulls Good to choice butcher bulls Common to fair bulls Good to choice cows and calves Hogs receipts 6000 Wednesday shipments 1500 Good to choice medium and heavy and mix and heavy sizes Sheep receipts 100 Wednesday shipments common to medium sheep Bucks good to wisks sheep lambs prices listed
Chicago Wheat futures closed fractionally lower with May at 6 4 7l4c and July at 6 7 4c. Corn and oats posted small losses while provisions shifted modestly. Buenos Aires cable notes bubonic plague may affect Argentina and world wheat supplies.
Market update shows corn and hay steady to dull with mixed grades and varying car counts. Wheat holds firm with No 2 red at 68 and 67 Kc on milling freight while corn prices range around 30 to 31 cen or more per bushel and hay trades between 10.50 and 12.00 per ton.
Receipts for cattle and hogs are listed with price ranges and weight classes. Export steers command 550 to 1,300 lb ranges, with good to prime dressed beef and butcher steers around 480 to 550. Hogs show 195 to 180 weight classes with mixed prices, and sheep and lambs are priced Seasonally with good to prime lambs and common light lambs noted. No shipments today for cattle. hogs show Wednesday shipments of 1,900 total.
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