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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
7
In California a rattlesnake farm run by Abner Dodge is described as a long standing operation producing and selling rattlesnakes, skins, and remedies. A side note from Vinita, Oklahoma reports a four foot snake wiring telegraph lines between Vinita and Adair, causing wireless disruption and a temporary cut in messages.
New York reports a plan for a 350 acre chicken ranch at Manasquan New Jersey to supply guaranteed fresh laid eggs to New York within 24 hours of laying The project envisions 150 000 to 200 000 hens producing up to 30 000 000 eggs in the first year and plans to double capacity under J R Benson who leads the venture and promotes scientific hen farming
In New York on July 10 coroner's physician Dr. Hamilton Williams found a mammoth heart weighing 26 ounces in the body of an unidentified man at an aborgue. The heart, about four times the size of a normal heart, is believed to be the cause of death after the man collapsed on a sidewalk on West Twenty-fifth Street.
New York July 10 reports a method to talk across the Atlantic using choke coils placed under cable sheaths. Prof M A Hupin of Columbia College asserts the invention blocks cable capacity limits, boosting speed up to fivefold and enabling direct speech with Europe and between distant U S cities.
In Washington on July 10, about 1,134.28 collected for Boers widows and orphans was accounted for with 318 to be forwarded. The rest financed fireworks and entertaining Boer delegates. Hotel bills exceeded 450, and wine, back fare, advertising drained the funds. Dr. Croffut blamed Representative Sulzer for approving all expenses as ex-officio chair.
Washington dispatch reports four American nurses stationed at the Turkish legation with an American woman doctor in constant attendance. The sequence began when minister Ali Ferrouh Bey contracted typhoid fever, prompting calls for medical aid. As the illness deepened, a brother-in-law broke his leg and a second nurse was summoned, followed by Mme Ferrouh presenting a son and another nurse joining the staff.
In Woodruff, Fred Carpenter and Carl Keller launch The Woodruff Weekly with 30 pounds of old tops and a small hand press. They face repeated obstacles and consider a bi monthly schedule while printing visiting cards for Miss Finnegan with a mis-spelled name and a telephone list that ends in a costly, aborted job. The attic operation, rattling press, and local curiosity keep residents watching for the first issue.
Lord Roberts telegraphed from Pretoria on July 8 that President Steyn left Bethlehem on July 4 for Foukiesburg with Christian DeWet and about 3,000 men. Gen Mahon on July 5 drove off 3,000 Boers with six guns threatening his right flank. British casualties totaled four officers and 23 men wounded with two missing as Boers attacked at Rustenburg west of Pretoria on July 7 and were repulsed with heavy losses.
Gov. Poynter of Nebraska maps Bryan to win 220 electoral votes from states he calls certain. McKinley is set for 13 states totaling 108 votes, with Ohio Illinois Michigan New York listed as doubtful. If Bryan carries any doubtful state, election outcome hinges on those margins.
In Chicago on July 10 a well dressed young woman was found dead in a lake after about two days in the water. Her lips showed she chose drowning as the means of death and no identification was found on the body. Two boys discovered the submerged corpse.
In Washington July 10 former minister to Elam John Barrett expressed hope that foreigners in Pekin have escaped mob fury. He called Prince Tuan capable and enlightened, suggesting he may avoid a slaughter of ministers and families, while possibly allowing a legation siege. Barrett also noted Conger’s safety odds rise with pro American sentiment in China.
Indiana silver Republican leader Flavius J. Van Vorhis sent notices to the silver Republican state committee urging immediate support for Bryan and Stevenson. He requested prompt replies from members as he mobilizes party backing.
A Cherry Street fire escape gave way as a group of children stood on it to view a city parade. The platform detached from the wall and the youngsters tumbled 30 feet into the areaway below. Remarkably only one child suffered severe injuries.
Druggist J. D. Pearson traveled to Chicago after his attorney located the defunct Glasgow woolen mills company which rented a storeroom from Pearson and left within two days, breaking the agreement. Advertisements follow noting Hood's Sarsaparilla, Hood's Pills, watch repair, photography, and local services around Meridian and Massachusetts avenues.
Cheaper harness gear, laprobes, whips, and flynets offered for cash or payments by C Pleschner at 315 BE Washington St. Dr B F Bye relocates downtown to 403 N Illinois St, with phones 1925. Schuller's sells fine California wines and brandies at 21 N Meridian St. Clark Coupons touted as genuine with agents ready to show samples and take orders. Clark Photo Studio and Art Store located at 116 N Illinois St.
A special round trip excursion from Indianapolis to Lawrenceburg Aurora and Way Points costs $1.00. The train departs Indianapolis at 7 30 a m on Sunday July 15 and returns from Aurora at 7 00 p m. H M Bronson A G P A.
A framed medallion and a dozen photos are offered free at Bennett's located at 85 East Washington. Visit the shop to claim the items and view the accompanying photo collection.
A comprehensive Indianapolis market listing dated July 10 shows prices for smoked meats including ham and bacon, dried beef, sausages, and pickled meats. It also details vegetables, fruits, candies, nuts, canned goods, fish, seeds, groceries, and meats with varied prices per pound, bushel, or case, covering staples from lard and lard oil to coffee, tea, flour, and coal.
Schedule snippet lists travel times and connections among Lafayette Peoria Bloomington and Chicago with multiple arrivals and departures across the day. Notable entries include 114 am Chicago timing, 6 15 pm Lafayette to Chicago, 8 pm Peoria to Bloomington, and 11 00 pm to 3 30 am segments.
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