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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
2
McGregor leads amusements committee planning a gas filled explosion inside an enclosure at the state fair grounds on September 3 to mimic a major railway wreck. A building may be secured or constructed airtight to be blown by an electric spark, aiming for a dramatic effect surpassing a prior head end collision that drew 3,000 spectators.
Kentucky testimony from John Ricketts shows Wharton and Green Golden as militia officers. He describes Youtsey arranging men at the executive building the day of the Goebel shooting and hearing shots while others were stationed nearby. Ricketts cites plans to have a conspirator join the soldiers before the event.
Testimony traces A W Martin and Jester from Indiana to Kansas in 1871 linking routes to the Gates family and a murder in January. Sheriff's office visit, Jester feigns illness, a sack marked A A Gates found, Gilbert Gates later linked to the gun and watch.
A serious blaze struck a St. Paul storage warehouse early Monday, causing an estimated loss of 500000 dollars. Local fire crews battled the flames through the morning as smoke filled the area. No injuries reported so far.
Four janitors were paid six dollars total for ten hours of work after the Democratic county convention. The Democratic committee and the hall issue remain unresolved, with Controller Johnson expected to disburse the funds in days.
Seyfried was rejected while Maratt benefited from donor influence as campaign managers favored him. Sindlinger and Robertson split the ticket with German nominees, triggering backlash against Irish and German candidates. Culver was turned down to balance the ticket with Dr J D Cain an Irish pick and Loughlin as assessor, while Hilkene sought commissioner after his nephew’s sheriff run.
Councilman Evans said he will press to reconsider the vote ratifying the Stuckmeyer contract at the next regular meeting. He filed notice of the motion, which was omitted from a report by President Crall, who has since admitted an error.
A Sunday gathering at the police headquar ters court led to the loss of twenty four lives as big rats were poked from traps toward Supt Quigley’s dog. After the canine finished, he repeated the action on the carcasses, killing each rat again. A bizarre scene described in a murky excerpt with stray ad copy about Dr Fowler’s extract of Wild Strawberry appears amid the coverage.
Gen. Kelly-Kenny reports Boers under Gen. DeWet have captured 100 highlanders and a supply train near Honingspruit. Broadwood confirms fighting four days. rails and telegraph to Pretoria disrupted as DeWet’s force moves north toward Bethlehem and beyond.
China asks the United States to mediate and use its good offices between China and the powers. Secretary Hay declines immediate discussion while awaiting clearer info on the Pekin situation. The request mirrors a prior appeal to France and may be handled during Hay’s Ohio trip for his mother-in-law’s funeral.
The Sun suggests Wim W. Rooker as a strong Democratic candidate for Congress though doubts arise about nominees against Greer Smith McCullough and Burke. Officials praise Rooker while others question nominating viability and preconvention campaigning follows Moras dinner arrangements.
Daniel Riley, aged 16, was ordered sent to the reform school by Judge Alford after a disturbance involving alcohol and a stabbing. The affidavit from his father accompanies the case record, with details describing a general fracas and related actions.
John Bimmvemyer, aged 77, died Sunday at his residence on Meriffan Street. The body will be transported to Cincinnati on Tuesday for funeral arrangements.
In Huntsville Alabama July 23 a mob attacked the jail after assaulting 18 year old Suste Priest. Deputies fired on two assailants felling them with bird shot while Will Vining was seriously wounded. Dynamite was planted under the walls and later thrown into the jail. Gov Johnston ordered Judge Speake to try the prisoner and three companies of soldiers were dispatched by special train.
The July report on Conger's telegram is viewed skeptically by European powers and even some American officers. Secretary Hay remains confident while foreign governments show no plan to hasten allied troop movements from Tien-Tsin to Pekin. Officials deny requests for a safe conduct from Pekin to Tien-Tsin.
A Che Foo dispatch reports Chinese reconnoitering near Tien-Tsin were routed by Japanese and Cossacks with many taken prisoner. Eight Japanese and one Cossack were killed. At Wei Hai Wei the British fought the Chinese twice and repulsed them after reinforcements arrived, seizing 200 rifles.
The Attica battery arrived Sunday after a 100 mile trek. Soldiers appeared in good shape despite a dusty hot crowd at the park. A man drew water from an overground pipe, received an electric shock, yet remained talkative as the journey marked the longest overland march by a state military unit.
Intercity stock market shows cattle and hog prices by weight class with Good to prime export steers 1 350 to 1 500 lbs averaging around 5 36 5 5. Hogs receipts 1 060 Monday shipments 920 with good to choice lights at 5 42 4 4 5 8 7 6. Sheep receipts nominal Monday shipments none with spring lambs at 0 50 to 0 34 50 and good to choice yearlings at 0 40 0 42.
Gen. McGinnis received formal notice of his appointment as Indianapolis postmaster with bond to be filled. His bond, signed by supporters, will be sent to Washington. commission likely by Aug. 1. Backers include Harry Adams, Harry B. New, and A. A. Young, though names remain undisclosed.
From Indianapolis the talk weighs against a third ticket and predicts a joint decision on July 25 and 26 to back McKinley and Roosevelt as the lesser of two evils.
Cattle receipts totalled 1200 plus, with steers graded good to prime and fair to medium across 1,150 to 1,500 pound ranges. Prices quoted for heifers cows and bulls vary by grade, with heavy and light categories listed. Hog receipts 100 with shipments 200 and prices for good to choice weights. Sheep receipts minimal with spring lambs and yearlings noted.
The French society annual dance at Knarzer's grove ended with a fight after roses were distributed. Ben Hoesgen claims he lost his rose and Detective Asch faced an alleged ouster attempt. William Wack and Dallas Holden were arrested for participating. Albert Raber was discharged. Hoesgen denies throwing a stone and says he struck Asch with a fist.
An advertisement asserts wealth does not equal health and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a valuable assistant in obtaining and maintaining perfect health for rich, middle class, and poor alike, emphasizing durability over show.
Deputy district attorney LaFollette expects 626200 for payment of square 36 to reach United States clerk Noble C Butler by August 1 for distribution. Abstracts were sent to Washington and exam may begin soon in the attorney general's office. After handling exceptions to the appraisers report the site purchase should conclude and competitive architectural plans will be submitted nationwide.
The Board of Works may open Senate Avenue through Premier Steel Mills Plant after Councilman Higgins secured a promise that the board would view the proposal with Mayor Taggart to accompany. Higgins notes the project stalled since a new company took over promised operations, while Evans seeks a Riverside park line cut off to route Blake Street cars to Cerealinetown and back.
Short notes record minor incidents and community updates. Tom Bowler fell from a dray at South and East streets but was not seriously hurt. A home made Filipino comb arrived from the Philippines. Purdue University’s agricultural experiment station receives $25,000 from the state treasury. Irvington will pay Marshal Smith $50 per quarter and will dock him for part time. Rev Major Allen is recovering after a fall from a streetcar. A Hebrew republican club is to be organized in Capitol hall Wednesday night. Charles and John Bierhaus seek bankruptcy relief for Levi Willis of Carlisle Indiana, claiming $8,498.79 owed. Deniza Bushong sues the streetcar company for $15,000 after an incident at West and Walnut streets.
County commissioner McGregor has offered 35 gold pieces to the writer of the best article on the construction and maintenance of county bridges to be read at the upcoming old settlers meeting.
Danville Indiana July 23 The inquest into the Oakley Sparks Moon tragedy is not finished but the coroner is believed to hold the shooting justifiable.
Chicago listings show grain prices with August and September futures for wheat corn and oats. Provisions and meats including pork lard ribs and eggs are detailed with current bid ranges. Dairy products such as butters cheeses and creamery goods are listed with grade distinctions and fluctuating quotes.
The market lists Wheat weak with several No. 2 and No. 3 red bids and various July terms, while Corn remains steady with multiple No. 1 to No. 4 white bids. Oats and Hay show stable prices, and the inspection tally includes 13 wheat cars and 35 corn cars across several grades and lots.
An advertisement lists Dr Ellsworth Glenn at 49 N Delaware Street offering first class work. It promises reasonable prices and highlights the location and service quality.
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