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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
2
Community members clash as police aid is sought to halt beer pitches in Indianapolis. Courts will hear affidavits and oral testimony at 2 Friday as neighbors demand relief to curb local political drift.
July reports 180 bodies recovered from the river wreck of the steamer. One well dressed body found Thursday showing refinement and burned. Seventy buried Thursday morning. Funeral cortege viewed as it passed to the grave. Town mourns with business halted and houses draped at half mast.
State convention in Reichwein nominates a full slate headed for statewide offices led by Governor John W Belly of Marion and John Loyd of Columbus as lieutenant governor. Edward H Evinger Terra Haute secretary of state and William Croke Marion auditor follow with M A Hulsman Indianapolis treasurer and Co A Thornton attorney general. Supreme court candidates include Mr easurer? Alexandria state statistician William Ettenhart Terre Haute and M A Thornyke Marion as state superintendent of public instruction. Presidential electors at large include Herman Stuemfle Terre Haute and W A Kinser Evansville with B F Spencer Versailles, J A McMahon Newton Huffines Evansville P Kirkham Sullivan Harry Evansville John Thorn iz Sevier Alexandria Howard Marion Judson O Neal Terre e John Hundermart Marion and Has Van Strain Muncie. The platform aligns with the national platform adopted earlier in the city.
A switch engine on a carriage driven by Noah Ickes hit a train car at Flora Indiana late Wednesday night killing Blick Taft and two children and injuring another man. Authorities continue to investigate the crash and casualty details.
William Mor of Decatur is jailed in Art Indiana for throwing a fire cracker at Wilber Bender a boy, seriously injuring him with wounds in both legs. In a separate line, a report says Americans were killed and two wounded in a battle near the Rio Grande with Native forces.
A fragment from an Indiana report notes discussion of meters in Muncie concerning fuel usage and related municipal concerns. The readable text hints at local utility or public works topics tied to July observations.
Charles R. Eastman a 32 year old Harvard instructor is jailed for the shooting death of his brother in law Richard Grogan Jr 34 on the estate of Alvan Clarke in Cambridge Massachusetts Eastman says the death came during a target practice accident Grogan allegedly fired three shots back grazing Eastman before dying Grogan reportedly stated he had been murdered in front of a servant Belle Bryan
Washington reports officers confirmed Admiral Kempff's dispatches claiming the legation guard at Pekin were massacred. Capt John T Meyers born in Germany and appointed from Georgia. Capt Newt Hall born in Texas. Dr Thomas Lippitt born in Virginia. Navy officials say all hope is gone for the officers and their men.
Maggie T. Lehnis, 25, a widow, chloroformed her baby and attempted to suffocate another before leaping from the C&O bridge into the Ohio River. Her body has not been recovered. Despondency was cited as the motive.
Births list multiple couples with full street addresses reporting newborn girls and boys. Deaths include Laura Scheltmeyer and Eliza Pepper with ages and causes, plus several infants and children under one year with causes such as whooping cough convulsions and cerebral issues. Marriages include numerous couples listed by names and spouses across several entries.
Permit notices list a brick hall building at Prospect and Davis streets costing 18000 dollars. Repairs at Catherine Street address 10 for Higgins. 40 dollars. A frame barn at N Illinois Street 2011 149. Washington Thames Grinstead at Birch Avenue 823 mentions a frame barn and a 40 dollar estimate.
The Texas governor and other speakers at the convention urge a declaration against imperialism and rally behind Bryan. They attack McKinley policy, praise German-Anglo trade strength, and stress Democratic unity across states including Kentucky, Virginia, and Texas as delegates debate platform adherence.
The crowd exploded in pandemonium lasting about 33 minutes after Bryan’s eulogy. Officials struggled to restore order while revolvers loaded with blanks were fired and the vast audience joined in singing America. Delegates faded into wild cheering and mass spectacle before the chair adjourned proceedings.
In Kansas City on July 5 a crowds heavy night session favored William Jennings Bryan over David B. Hill. Gallery calls for Hill sparked talk of a possible nomination stampede, though voters in galleries do not determine nominations.
Kansas City July 5 The Silver Republican convention opened with 1,252 delegates entitled to seats. Temporary chairman Teller struggled to gain order as credentials showed 100 delegates from Ohio drawing strong applause.
The committee on permanent organization reports officers: chairman Judge L. W. Brown of Ohio, secretary H. A. McRaney of Colorado, sergeant-at-arms Col. H. D. Stocker of Minnesota. Brown’s speech praised independence from a despotic emperor, drew cheers for Bryan and Towne, and almost 400 delegates rose to show Lincoln support as the platform pledges Boer sympathies.
Chief Barrett notes incendiary fires rose after April on the South side with Brentz claiming start then. Records show seven incendiary fires since April with four horses burned and many unknown origin cases later deemed incendiary. North side totals 35 fire bug blazes this year with losses at $2.22% though records may undercount.
The Board of works has not sent the ordinance granting Chas. H. Stuckmeyer the right to place waste-paper boxes on street corners to the sewers streets and alleys committee. Chairman Munro says he can arrange committee meetings until the ordinance arrives.
Convention Hall in Kansas City reports that on Thursday afternoon William Jennings Bryan will be named the candidate for the united democratic silver republican and populist parties.
Rome reports that by order of the king a three day period of prayer was inaugurated in the royal chapel for the safety of Italians in China. The queen attended Thursday’s services.
Mrs. Sarah B. Barry buys 1025 N Meridian from the state bank for 20000. A A Young reports 165000 collected in year ending June 30, up 15000. Youth peppered with July 4 powder. man loses fingers firing cannon cracker. horse killed by streetcar. School council seeks to oust L H Jones. governor asks Kentucky for George James. Labor settlement at Hammond rail appliance plant. loitering theft case at fairgrounds. ring sale incident in cigar store ends with officer involvement.
Postmaster David Comack presented a Costa Rica dated mail to Judge Baker in a federal hearing about Neely frauds. The manila envelope and letter to C. F. Neely were opened, revealing bank opening materials. other items included Cuban stamps and commodity quotes.
Interstate Stock Yards reports receipts on Thursday with bids for good to prime export steers 1,450 to 1,500 pounds and light stockers around 400 pounds. Hogs see fair to good lighters at 5 24 to 5 25 per cwt, heavy packing 5 30. Sheep receipts 300 with good to choice yearlings 4 00 to 4 30 and fat bulls and pigs in lighter ranges.
City market notes wheat firm with No 2 red at 8 cents on milling freight and July. No 3 red 7 8 cents. Corn steady with No 1 white 44 cents No 3 white 44 cents No 4 white 0 4 cents. Yellow varieties at 43 1 2 cents and mixed colors around 4 cents to 6 cents.
Indianapolis Union Stock Yards notes cattle receipts of 700 head with varied grades and weights from 1 050 to 1 500 pounds and up, hog receipts around 3 500 with mixed light to heavy weights, and sheep receipts about 100 with spring lambs yearlings and ewes. Prices quoted include several grade ranges for different classes and weights, with stockers veal calves and bulls listed and mixed trading activity described.
The Chicago market shows mixed moves with wheat at 79X and 82 1/2 cents for July and September futures, corn around 47 to 48 cents, oats near 24 to 26 cents, and provisions led by pork at 13.05 dollars and lard around 7.00. Creamery butter ranges from 18 to 19 cents, and cheese bids list full creams and twins. Live poultry quotes include hens, springs, and ducks with prices near 10 to 7 cents per unit.
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