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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1900

Page

2

Heroic defense at Vigan praised by Texas regiment

In northern Luzon the Thirty-third Texas earned praise for four hours of fighting in Vigan plaza, with seven killed and a monument urged for fallen heroes. Officers and men, sick or not, pressed the defense as Maj. Cronin and Col. Hare led captures and reliefs, including Buencamino and Aguinaldo’s family.

Nila Linon Mazildan Bridge San Jacinto Magalian Bridge Figura Germenino Aguinaldo Cay Maj Cronin Buencamino Aguimaldo March Tilad Pass Gregorio del Palar Ger. Concepcion Col. Hare Tinio G. Young Perth Mount Vaganda Bangued Viganaga Luzon Parker Thirty-third Texas Fter van Way Outpost By Bulte McConnell Epps ED -L. Keen

Butler student reports theft at college office

A Butler College student told police Tuesday afternoon that someone at the campus was taking small sums of money and wearing apparel. His own money was later found at a pawn shop along with other Butler items.

It Hollingsworth

Two Rooms Fire Threatens Adams and Holt Buildings

A blaze on Monday night damaged two rooms occupied by J. Q. Adams and James Holt. Fire scorched the structures for an estimated $2,000. Nearby children narrowly escaped injury as the smoke and flames swept through the buildings in Brazil Indiana.

Brazil Ind J. Q. Adams James Holt

Debtor Lists Include Dentists and Laborers in Pending Claims

A fragment shows debt totals and asset figures for individuals including Tomlinson of Crawfordsville and a Crawfordsville laborer and Mitchell of Anderson a dentist. Debts listed total 3 236 65 with assets 448.

Tomlinson Crawfordsville Aswin Mitchell Anderson

Draper Bound Over For Grand Jury Action In Slot Machine Case

Draper of Fortville was bound over to the federal grand jury by Commissioner Moores on Tuesday. He is accused of beating a slot machine in a Fort eloon with read nickels.

Draper Fortville Federal Grand Jury Moores

Cure a Cold in One Day Brome Quinine Tablets

A native advertisement for Brome Quinine Tablets claims quick relief from a cold. It promotes a one day cure using quinine and related ingredients. The copy emphasizes rapid symptom relief and safe use.

Plan for Body of Gem Lawton in Indianapolis

A meeting of state and city officers and prominent citizens in the governor's parlor discussed bringing Gem Lawton's body to Indianapolis. Telegrams announced the body’s arrival in San Francisco and plans to move the funeral party via the Chicago fast mail train at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday. A committee including William Fortune Gen McKee G W Lazarus E M Johnson Capt Hart W E English R A Brown and Gov Mount was formed to arrange transportation and services. Gen McKee believed most militiamen would pay their own way out of patriotism and some undertakers offered to care for the body free of charge.

Gem Lawton San Francisco Shafter War Secretary William Fortune Gen. McKee G. 3. Lazarus E. M. Johnson Capt. Hart W. E. English R. A. Brown Gov. Mount McKes Indianapolis

Fitzsimmons Claims Drugging In Jeffries Fight

Robert Fitzsimmons says he was drugged in the early rounds of his eight month after Jeffries bout and recalls nothing after the third round. He suspects foul play amid widespread fight-fake chatter as memories of the bout sharpen the controversy. Sullivan and Corbett back his story, though eight months have passed before he spoke.

New York Robert Fitzsimmons Jeffries Philadelphia James J. Jeffries John L. Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons

Rumored strike prompts rapid trainman recruitment at Princeton Hotel

G A Avery solicits applicants for Chicago Northwestern rail line out of St Paul. Two rooms at the Princeton hotel receive candidates who, after tight questioning, are kept in another room by Avery’s assistants. No men are turned away as demand reportedly exceeds supply.

G. D. Avery Chicago & Northwestern Railread St. Paul Princeton Mr. Avery Chicago & Northwestern

Ban Johnson Outlines Western League Lineup

President Ban Johnson in Kansas City states the Western league will include Kansas City Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis in the west and Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis Louisville in the east Buffalo to be dropped A Chicago club likely with Comiskey as manager Cleveland support expected and Sunday games planned in six of eight cities including Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Chicago Louisville and Detroit.

Kansas City Ban Johnson Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis Louisville Buffalo Johnson Comiskey Minneapoli Loundlaville

Do Police Lie Says Attorney In Court Review

Attorney Frank Mattier recalls a sheriff case where an older shoemaker, arrested near Union Station, faced a captain who claimed he used profane language. The man, deaf and dumb, indicated his condition by motions as questions were asked, highlighting potential courtroom deception.

Frank “Mattier Here Union Station Police

Two Killed in an Explosion in Wyandotte Tank Quarry

Detroit report states two men died and many were injured in a tank quarry explosion at Wyandotte Michigan on January 30. Authorities probe cause as rescue teams search the rubble.

Detroit Mich Wyandotte

Goebel Political Crisis Prompted Blood Conspiracy Claims

Kentucky figures dispute the Goebel election contest as Urey Woodsom asserts a bloody conspiracy behind threats and incendiary articles. He credits Goebel with lawful campaigning and predicts Goebel’s swearing in within 24 hours if he survives. The quote foreshadows uncovering the real criminal and restoring order in Kentucky.

Goebel Hume National Committeeman - For- Kentucky Urey Woodsom Scripps- McRae Press Association Whittaker Kentucky

Kentucky lieutenant governor to resign after Goebel shooting

In Frankfort Marshall the lieutenant governor announced he will resign his office following the Goebel shooting. In Columbus a bulletin of Senator Goebel’s assassination was read by Speaker Reynolds. In Cincinnati a special train carried physicians and Goebel’s brother to Frankfort while supporters prepared to join them.

Frankfort Goebel Marshall Columbus Senator Goebel Kentucky Reynolds Deeran Sandusky Cincinnati, O Cincinnati Southern Arthur Covington

Goebel shooting stirs Cotvngton crowds to fury

Wild excitement grips Covington as news arrives of the shooting in Frankfort. Predictions of wholesale killings if Goebel dies flood the scene and supporters rush to avenge the deed.

Covington Goebel Frankfort

Troops Ordered From Nicholasville After Cassell Killing

Kentucky guards protecting the Kentuckians charged with murder of Eugene Cassell were sent by special train to Frankfort at 1 p.m. A small guard remained at the jail to oversee the accused.

Nicholasville Eugene Cassell Frankfort

Assassination News Spurs Troop Readiness in Washington

War department learns of Gocbet's killing causing urgency to mobilize. Four Second Infantry companies under Capt Abner Pickering are at Wert Thomas Kentucky and could reach Frankfort within hours. Fort Sheridan Illinois houses artillery and Fifth Infantry units under Cpl Richard Comba that could be in Frankfort in under 24 hours if summoned.

Washington Gocbet War Department Second Infantry Abner Pickering Wert Thomas Frankfort Fifth Infantry Fort Sheridan Chicago Richard Comba

Bryan Refuses Belief in Gebel Assassination Report

Boston January 30. William Jennings Bryan, in Bisoom, learns of Gebel assassination claim via Scripps-McRae Alive. He says he cannot believe it and will not discuss for publication until confirmed. He telegrams Frankfort and heads to Faneuil Hall for a reception.

Bryan Boston Wm. J. Bryan Bisoom American Haus Scripps-Mcr Anne Gebel Frankfort Faneuil Hall

Indiana Representative Says Goebel Provoked Defiance of Law

Representative Landis of Indiana declares he is not surprised by events, accusing Goebel of inviting trouble through a defiant course. Representative Burton of Ohio calls the outcome a bitter end, saying it makes Goebel a martyr.

Washington Landis Indiana Goebel Burton Ohio

County Officials Prepare Mandamus to Settle Poor Fund Powers

The county commissioners and Auditor Smith agreed to issue warrants from the poor funds while the auditor withholds payment. They aim to obtain a court ruling on whether the county council can appropriate money for the poor. A friendly mandamus suit will be filed for three superior judges to hear.

Countyecommissioners Smith

Six Men Imperiled Near Menekaune Ice Break

Six fishermen from Menekaune, Michigan, went out Monday afternoon to set nets and were last seen on a slab of ice torn from the main floe south of Menominee by a strong southwest wind. Their rescue is in grave doubt.

Menominee,mich Menekaune

Ex Saloonist James Lee Arrested for False Pretenses

Former saloon manager James Lee of Englist Avenue and Laurel Street, once linked to the Pabst Brewing Company, was arrested Tuesday on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. authorities say he traded his saloon for a lot with J. E. Meyers and later sold the lot.

James Lee Englist-ave Laurel St Pabst, Brewing J. E

New Year Festivity Described By Quong Lee Co

Report of a late night New Year celebration by Chinese neighbors near Quong Lee & Co in East New York. Firecrackers and loud noise woke residents. Festivities featured rice dishes, imported delicacies, a white cake, oranges, cigars, Chinese wine, and New Year cards. Stone carvings of a tree and men were centerpiece decorations.

Quong Lee & Co E. New York St Quong China

Indiana Coal Output Sets State Record in 1899 Rise

Indiana reports 5,839,713 tons produced by mines with over ten workers in 75 counties and 25,260 tons from small mines. Clay county leads with 1,104,254 tons and $947,424 paid in wages. Fifteen fatal accidents. oil inspector records 300,567 barrels examined with 420 rejected and one gasoline fatality in place of coal oil.

James Epperson Indiana Southern Indiana Railroad Greene Sullivan Clay Vigo Terre Haute Clay County Indianapolis

Senate approves plan to condemn Nashville gun for Nash ville

The senate passed a bill authorizing the secretary of the navy to condemn and detach the gun from the Nashville which fired the first shot in the Spanish war and present it to the city of Nashville. Pettigrew's Samoa resolution was referred to foreign relations. The house session was brief meeting at noon and adjourning at 1 35 p.m.

Washington Senate Secretary of the Navy Nashville Nashvile Pettigrew Samoa Foreign Relations Committee House

Chicago death toll and politics in brief

Grace Dixon age 405 and 18 dead in Chicago from old age and general debility. Rumor that Senator Jones will retire as chairman of the national democratic committee. Cincinnati board of legislation adopts resolutions expressing sympathy for the Boers and asking that the United States intervene.

Grace Dixon Chicago Jones National Democratic Committee Cincinnati United ‘States

British Casualties Report in Tugela Campaign Rise

Gen Buller reports a large added list of British casualties from Jan 20 to 26 during the Tugela river movement. Totals show 1 029 losses since Jan 20, with 2 486 killed and 4 811 wounded in the war to date, plus prisoners and a sickness toll at Ladysmith and White.

London Buller War Office Warren Spionkop Tugela White

Queen's Speech Opens Parliament Amid War Concerns

London dispatch notes the queen's speech opening Parliament with no shocking war news. It praises colonial forces, calls for higher public service costs for military needs, and vows no cuts to naval and coastal defenses despite fiscal caution.

London South Africa

Supreme Court Sustains Antitrust Law Against Standard Oil Suits

The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of the Valentine Stewart antitrust law as it applies to lawsuits against the Buckeye Pipeline Company Solar Refining Company Ohio Oil Company and Standard Oil Company. The decision sustains the demurrer raised by former Attorney General F E Monnett and sets the stage for hearings to determine if these firms form a trust under the act.

Columbus Supreme Court Valentine Stewart Standard Oil Company Monnett Standard Buckeye Pipeline Company Solar Refining Company Ohio Oil Company

Indiana Delta Convention at Denison Friday

The Indiana Eh delta chapter plans a province convention at Denison Friday at 3 p m. Gurney Brewer, noted colored man and deputy state statistician, will wed Miss Jennie Kicking of Oskaloosa Ta February 20. Police matron Reisner, after two weeks confinement for pneumonia, may resume duties Wednesday or Thursday. County assessors meeting date to be fixed in Indianapolis with new assessment blanks. Lincoln Grigsby, in Indianapolis, imprisoned at the arsenal as a deserter after deserting his battery last June near Fountaintown. Orison Hatfield, tied to the Hatfield feud, has been fined and jailed. to West Virginia for additional charges.

Indiana Eh' Delta Shetat Denison Gurney Brewer Jennie Kicking Oskaloosa Reisner State Tax Board Indianapolis Aml John F. Geckler Marion County Democracy Ordinarece Lincoln Grigsby Arsenal Fountaintown Chicago Orison Hatfield Muncie Kentucky West Virginia

Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cures

Advert indicates Dr Bulls Cough Syrup prevents consumption and cures colds. Claims one fifth of urban deaths from consumption stem from neglected colds. Product asserts reliable relief and universal effectiveness.

Damask Linen Sale Highlights Wide Damask Deals

A sale listing details various damask linens with widths from 56 to 60 inches and prices ranging from 29c to 68c per yard. Items include unbleached, satin, Silesian loom, and Germany origin damasks with notes on regular vs sale prices and quality.

Rees Saanes REAI Barnsley Turkey R&d Grees Ge SION Wgdbor del Podetseess Reese Ss Hesc Cicesceesenenas Anncbabestsvay Eseeneeees AG

JIG IS UP THURSDAY IN TALBOTT PLACE DISPUTE

A circular to Talbott Place residents warns that without 12500 by Thursday the plan to secure the land will fail and advocates may yield. Fairbank Kissel site seeks 8000 and waits as art association directors may change location choice.

Talbott Place Art Association

Two Steamers Overdue Spark Alarm in New York

News rooms received visitors seeking word on the steamers State of Nebraska and Ethiopa overdue since Thursday. Despite the anxiety, Allan and Anchor line offices report confidence the ships will turn up. Marine men note both vessels delay suggests one breakdown with the other aiding shore authorities.

New York Jan State of Nebraska Ethiopa Allan and Anchor Lines Marine Sharps

Cattle and Hog Prices At Union Stock Yards Indy Jan 30

Receipts on Tuesday include cattle 250 hogs 1500. Quotations cover export and shipping cattle from fair to prime as high as 1,300 pounds with marks for steers cows and heifers. Hogs range good to choice 470 to 470 and 3 4 0 for light weights, while sheep and lambs show common to medium values and good to choice ranges.

Union Stock Yards Indianapolis Desevetae Wight

Interstate Live Stock Market Prices at Interstate Stock Yards

The cattle section notes receipts 120 head on Tuesday with 60 shipped. Prices range from common to fancy butcher and export, with categories for steers, cows and calves, veal, and heifers. Hog and sheep listings show receipts and prices for heavy packing, lights, pigs, lambs, and ewes, with market positions from fair to prime and averages per weight ranges.

Interstate Interstate Stock Yards Cittle Isc Sasenacetecs

City Grain Market Prices and Trading Report

On Tuesday January 20 the market shows mixed grain movements with various grain classes listed for cars and totals. Wheat and corn prices are recorded with steady to firm tendencies and bids for No 2 red and No 2 white in specific tonnage, while oats and timothy hay display steady to firm quotes and weekly ranges.

City Cormn Eer, Inc Timothy Hay

Wheat and grain futures react to abroad news in Chicago

Wheat markets slip after sour abroad signals and limited供应, with May at 6c, July around 69%c. Corn near 34 32%c for May and 35 for July. Oats May 23% 23%c, July 22% 22%c. Provisions show pork near 10.60 to 10.62. Butter cheese and eggs quoted with various grades and prices. fresh stock hogs and other dairy items listed.

Chicago Liverpool Pacis

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