This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1900
Page
2
A white mob tormented bystanders beat a colored farm worker after a confrontation near 1522 Pleasant Street. The victim died Monday after an autopsy. investigators pursue a confession amid contrasting accounts from several youths. Families, including German residents, mourn as police examine whether the incident ties to local gangs or racial tensions.
Pennsylvania won the four-oared race by four open lengths with an official time of 10:31 1-5. Columbia placed second and Cornell third as Cornell’s bow oar tired, allowing Columbia to overtake Ithaca. Cornell’s crew suffered a late collapse in the final stretch.
During a Monday session Judge Daly cleared more than 40 cases in two hours while on vacation John Leyendecker demonstrated efficiency, earning praise from court staff who had criticized Daly's slowness.
William Roses of 624 Porter Street paid 17 dollars to the school fund on Monday after racing an Irvington car until his horse was exhausted. he was arrested for fast driving.
The Liners defeated the Keystone Stars 19 to 6 in a Sunday game, adding two more victories to their belt. The Stars were unable to contain the Liners offense as the home team dominated throughout.
The will probated for Helen J. Tate leaves about 45000 to the poor of St Joseph's Catholic Church to be managed by Father Alerding. He also receives 1000, Father Leonard 500, and several smaller legacies to relatives and organizations. Real estate totals 31000, with execution and funeral directions specified.
About fifty attendees gather at a Kansas City meeting called by Judge Charles I. Thomson to discuss money issues. Judge Edward H. Stiles expresses bold political intent, pledging to oppose current administration and embrace alliances to restore the Chicago platform while denouncing trusts and imperialism.
Controller Johnson notes passage of a proposed ordinance taxing breweries at $1,000 each could reduce the city's borrowing by $10,000 if approved before Aug. 1. Three brewing company agents oppose the measure while the regular brewers favor the license. The finance committee prepares to report, else an attempt may pull the measure from committee.
General Ricarte, leader of a threatened uprising in Manila, has been captured July 1 by native police between Tako and Senea. The report from General MacArthur, sent from Manila, notes the event as significant to Manila's conditions.
In Kansas City dispatches, Pennsylvania advocates Gen Miles for vice president as Hill exits the race. Eliot Danforth of New York is named as a possible running mate. Croker's lukewarm stance and Hill's indifference open the door for Sulzer to gain center stage if New York shifts, or another state presents the ex governor.
An ordinance to sell natural gas by meter will set the price at 20 cents per 1000 cubic feet. The figure came from a conference between Indianapolis Gas Co and Consumers' Gas Trust Co. Manager Lyman declined to disclose other provisions, citing fairness to the council. A further meeting was held to decide who will introduce the measure.
City engineer Jeup travels to Kansas City, Morday, and other locales to study underground trolley systems. He will inspect layouts and prepare recommendations for the Board of Works on potential adoption or adaptation.
Prosecutor Pugh seeks to convict John Sullivan, an absconding clerk, using two aged indictments for misappropriating 4000 dollars and 346 dollars, since the full embezzlement charge and the larger count are barred by time. Witness testimony is largely unavailable. grand jury notes are scarce and many witnesses are dead.
The Indiana delegation to Kansas City traveled on two trains. The official party left at 3:30 p.m. Monday with about 200 delegates wearing large Indiana badges. The Silver Democratic Club of Indiana took a Big Four special carrying 400 riders. Managers described the other train as carrying the gold bug push.
Fox-Congressman Shively of Indiana told the Indiana delegation on Monday afternoon he will not be a candidate for vice president. He spoke at a Kansas City meeting as political maneuvers buzzed around the 1948 campaign.
Charles Sayles and Michael Downing appeared before the county Board of Review to contest taxes on the postoffice site bought for 400 100. The board set the assessment at 100 000, excluding improvements, with the government to pay taxes until deed transfer. An interurban rail line, Union Traction, was assessed at 8 680, the first such assessment for the line. Other assessments included Nichols Company, Schrader China, Nordyke and Mormon, Pioneer Brass, Parry Mfg, Reliable Furniture, Piel Brothers, Sloan Drug, Polar Ice, and M. L. W. Manufacturing, with varied figures listed.
New York reports up to 1 pm Monday 33 bodies recovered from the Hoboken blaze that wiped out crews aboard the Saale Bremen and Main. Estimated deaths run to about 220 with 596 aboard and 120 missing. Priests administered extreme unction to injured. shipowners place property losses around 7 million.
Edith Money of Haughville, injured in a cotton mills elevator Saturday, was resting well Monday after being moved from the hospital Sunday morning. Doctors entertain fear she was moved too soon.
A three year old boy, son of Al Maloy of Haughville, was dragged along street car tracks at Michigan Street and Tremont Avenue on Saturday and badly bruised. The guard rolled the child over and over. Dr. Preston said the boy will recover.
U S commissioner Charles W. Moores heard testimony Monday to decide if William Breneke, a Canadian refugee in Marion Indiana, should be extradited for grand larceny in Toronto. Toronto officers sought his return via the British embassy in Washington after a writ of habeas corpus was denied.
Chicago July 2 Mayor Carter Harrison states he is not a candidate for the vice presidency and calls for an eastern nominee. Three hundred Cook County Democratic Marching Club members departed for Kansas City to support Harrison for vp with ryan and Harrison buttons in tow.
Factory inspector McAbee handles a case from a man employed by B. and O. contractors in Nebraska Indiana. Two locomotives on a side track. The man asked an engineer for a ride to camp while the engineer was away. The engine started and the rider jumped to stop it but failed. The engine collided with the other causing damage. Contractors withhold wages to cover damages. McAbee notes old throttles can fly open and loosen engines.
The Kansas City report notes Bryan pressing for a special silver plank at the convention. Most expect Bryan to prevail before the July 4 nomination evening, while a prominent New Yorker sees a platform fight ahead. Observers await Hill's arrival as tensions rise.
The Board of Safety plans to open water plugs at Market and Alabama and Delaware streets and add a new one at Alabama and Wabash streets to assist gardeners refreshing produce.
The city water works reservoir burst early Monday morning sending over 100 million gallons of water onto a densely populated district. Many houses and barns were washed away with damage in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Three blocks square were affected. no lives are believed lost.
About 10 000 union coal miners in Alabama idle as operators refuse the advance. Roy McKenney 14 810 Maple st charged with stealing ten cents of fireworks from Knox store. Cora McAdams 318 E Louisiana st fined 10 and jailed 40 days for stealing bed mattresses pillows and gas fixtures. Noah Clay fined 5 and 40 days for stealing a wheel from E O South. Emanuel Kennedy jailed 40 days for selling the bike. Winnemne lodge 239 I O R M to picnic at Armstrong park with music dancing and refreshments no liquor. Richardson union veteran in police court head wrapped fined 1 for drunkenness. lives in Hendricks county. fought with three men on W Court st Saturday night.
The German Indiana Tribune now operates as an eight page daily under new management. It is Indianapolis first eight page daily German paper with a reduced subscription price and a modern press to handle higher circulation demand.
WIRE report states Jean Lipido, 18, of Brussels, attempted to kill the prince of Wales and was called on Monday. Other items note train robber Bill Stiles captured near Casa Grande, Arizona, Saturday night and rumors of changes in C A railroad officiary. David Brady of Springfield, noted as a personal friend of President Lincoln, died on Monday.
State labor commissioners will travel to Hammond to probe a stoppage by 290 workers at a railway appliance maker. L. P. McCormack will visit Evansville to study a molders strike, with planned stops in Brazil and Terre Haute where brickmakers are idle.
Market notes show wheat and corn futures down with several commodities weaker. Livestock and dairy prices move in narrow ranges as rains improve Northwest crops. butter and cheese show mixed gains and declines, while eggs hold around ten cents per dozen.
Incorporated General Construction Co of Fort Wayne with $40 000 capital to build water works electric light and street railway plants. Mercer Ayres Lumber Co of Albany with $5 000 capital. One Minute Cough Cure touted as a quick remedy for coughs colds croup asthma and throat and lung troubles. available at all druggists.
Removal notice states Dr. B F Bye formerly at 227 N Innots street has moved to 403 N Illinois street at the northeast corner. Rath Japhones No. 1925.
Mary Mobley eleven years old admits taking thirteen dollars from the Hamuth’s grocery till at Pine and St Clair streets Saturday night. She says she hid the money near a telephone post but it has not been found and no decision on her disposition is yet made.
A note urges readers to study and utilize content from The Sun newspaper’s seventh page liners for reference and context. The item emphasizes practical use of page sections for better understanding of ongoing coverage.
Receipts mixed with quotes for cattle hogs and sheep on Monday with consignments listed by weight and grade. Good to prime export steers 1 350 to 1 500 lbs average, plus fair to medium export and butcher steers, light stockers, heavy heifers, cows and calves, veals, bulls and hogs with price ranges noted. Sheep and spring lambs quoted by grade and weight.
Market notes show wheat No 2 red 77 89 cents for July, corn varied across White and mixed lots with several price points, oats and hay steady at given bids. Inspections list car counts by grade for wheat corn rye and timothy with totals for each category.
R. R. Shiel and Co. and W. J. Blight and Co. operate stock yards in Indianapolis. The notice invites wagon hogs and buyers to consign and purchase, offering cash payments and contact details for the inter-state stock yards and related merchants.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.