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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
2
Supreme Court dissent by Judge Hadley in the Indianapolis versus Holt case attacks Barrett law on due process grounds. It argues the statute unfairly taxes property owners paying in installments, risking greater burden on less wealthy owners and denying equal rights to contest assessments.
In New London Missouri Omar Webb and J H Ward testified that W W Shrewsbury had a bad reputation. Defense read from Azella Gates 1871 Wichita testimony contradicting the murdered boy’s father. The aged prisoner sobbed as his 50 year old son testified, with jurors and lawyers moved by the grief in court.
A C and E railroad wreck near Benton July 26 killed Otto Menial of Chicago, a travelling salesman. Rail spread caused the crash. J H Murry of Indianapolis, from J H Murry & Co lumber firm, sustained injuries but is not believed seriously hurt. Murry left Indianapolis Tuesday for a business trip to Mississippi.
An $800 fire damaged Miss Sallie Ray’s home at 318 East North Street on Thursday afternoon, with no insurance on house or furniture. Mrs. Buchanan’s furniture suffered $100 damage, and at 1 PM Thursday the fire caused $100 damage to Mrs. Parks’s home at 417 East Ohio Street. The blaze is described as incendiary.
Lord Roberts reports a stubborn engagement as Hunter attacks the Boer position south of Bethlehem on July 23. The Black Watch captures a hill after a day of fighting while the Sussex regiment fails on another hill. The enemy is strongly entrenched, forcing Highland infantry to retire.
The C., H. & D. and its officers told the tax board on Thursday that a tax burden is unjustified by facts. The Vandalia reported 189 net earnings of 1,078,278.70. S. P. Sheerin of independent telephone companies claimed their property has no market value yet is valuable to stockholders.
TO THE POINT J P Close Toronto Ont died from a mosquito bite. The brief item notes his death as reported, reflecting a local notice style with minimal biographical detail.
Fragmentary note reports a miswritten term where BROMO is intended as BROMIDE and a related garbled line mentions names or initials. The readable segment hints at an exchange or payee reference but provides no clear event, dates, or organizational context to confirm details.
A local sale announces pants priced at 4.95 to be available tomorrow at The Progress store. The event emphasizes value on a variety of pants, inviting shoppers to take part in the limited time price drop.
Bartho Ruelle, an Italian, arraigned in federal court for a major bogus coin operation. Secret service says he circulated about $200,000 in a few years and was arrested after detectives found a full counterfeit outfit at his home. He allegedly used mafia threats to coerce countrymen into accepting the money. Several accomplices serve sentences but refuse to confess.
Deputy sheriff Frank Rogers testified he helped search Powers in Lexington and identified papers found on him. A pardon issued by Ww. 8. Taylor was read. Senator Johnson described hearing one shot near the executive building. Constable H. Davis Harrod recalled seeing a man with a big pistol at the west door. Col. Owens was fined five dollars after a cross examination incident. Harrod could not explain why he did not pursue the fleeing man.
A letter received at Republican headquarters dated Coshocton Ohio asks Hanna to address the low price of wheat and urges attention to corn. Secretary Heath says the letter will be forwarded to Hanna.
In Sheboygan Wisconsin on July 26 farmer T Smith killed an eagle measuring six feet one and a half inches from wing tip to wing tip after it seized his three year old daughter Mary. The child and bird fell to the ground but the girl was not seriously injured.
City Life reports high priced grapes from Georgia on the market alongside local notes. Dr and Mrs J M Rhodes depart for two weeks on the lakes. Evansville man Alexander Gilchrist resigns as bankruptcy referee of district 1. Southport Masonic temple dedication draws Indianapolis attendees. Ellen Hall sues Kingan Co for 18000 after tripping on a loose board. Blair Baker Walters auction about 200 horses at stock yards. Dabrowitz suffers leg fracture from a dray fall. Patrolman Smith recovers knives and razors from F Tyler hardware store yard. Governor Mount permits paroled convict Dantel E Loder to join the army with pardon after discharge. Ayers falls from wagon causing deep head wound. Davis charged with attempted assault on Ethel Conger remanded for grand jury. Harlin named receiver of Roberts & Rost in South Bend for party of bicycle companies.
On July 26 rebels and federals agreed a temporary armistice that expired at noon Thursday. Heavy losses were reported on Tuesday night. Consuls seek to avert bombardment to protect Panama neutrality and rail transit. Gen Camp Zeverano arrived in Colon with 1,000 troops as officers were killed Tuesday night. The isthmus faces its most serious warfare in history.
Shine Stanley, a colored fighter, claims he was unfairly beaten by Fred Blackburn in a barn west of Indianapolis on Wednesday morning. He insists he had Blackburn beat twice and was unable to finish due to a training injury and alleged fouls. Stanley vows to fight again, even paying a fine or serving 30 days to settle the score.
Charley H. Hoyt, noted playwright, was formally committed to Hartford asylum after protesting he was the victim of false friends. His bid to be examined by Dr. Pease was denied, and he joked with the judge during court proceedings.
Birth announcements list numerous families and residents with names and addresses for newborns including Murphys Graffs Kleinschmidt Campbells Smetaks Korer Mark Hatfield Weller Green Clary Childs and others. Several entries specify infant names ages and health conditions or causes.
London dispatch reports an alleged imperial edict urging viceroys to ready coast defenses amid debate on its authenticity. A separate note claims Russia ordered bombardment of Chinese coast towns upon Pekin massacre confirmation, while U S diplomats are deemed amateurish yet hopeful if the government acted sincerely. The Pekin march date is thought near July 30 or within a week.
Washington July 26 Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang believed a reporter meant to scare him with authentic news that Pekin ministers were murdered. The pair tangled in panic for minutes until a detective escorted the reporter out. The minister felt relief after learning the man was only a reporter.
Shanghai dispatch reports Li Hung Chang, after a lodging with a notable Chinese figure, retiring to the arsenal on Wednesday, signaling concern for his safety and seeking a secure refuge amid unsettled conditions.
In Hong Kong on July 46 a Chinese incident reports an Italian priest from Hen Cien Fu reaching the city after hiding in hills for three days. He describes a massacre where two bishops and three priests were killed at Hen Clen Fu and hundreds of native converts were slain. Six priests escaped by fleeing on July 4. A boatman was silenced by a heavy bribe for carrying a corpse in a coffin.
A St. Petersburg dispatch dated July 24 reports Gen Gacharoff bombarded and destroyed Lavschi Manchuri. The Chinese garrison fled. It is believed about 200 Russian railway guards at Charkin and Telfn Manchuri were killed.
American customs at coast ports urged to curb arms shipments to China. Fourteenth Infantry reaches Taku from Manila and Fifteenth Infantry travels via Chicago toward China. Five hundred Alcatraz prisoners may be released to go to China. Postmaster General orders domestic mail rates for troops in China. British missionaries Miss Whitechurch and Miss Zarell murdered in northwestern China. U S urges rapid Pekin advance by allied forces. Forts along Yangtse river prep for hostilities with powers with extra guns mounted.
W S G Johnston of 634 Arbor avenue applies for kitchen and porch at a cost of 170. Henry Salge at 956 58 Indiana avenue seeks an addition. Adam Haubrich of 533 North Spring street plans a double frame house for 1415 dollars. F and E Abel at 87 Minerva street request repairs and a porch for 200 dollars.
Charles Neal of Lebanon district 9 cables Capt. D. F. Allen now in the Philippines with his unanimous nomination for congress. Capt. Allen replies he will be home soon and Neal expects him around September 15.
The Lewis G. Aiken republican club of the South side organized with Gustave Joseph as president Harry Peake as vice president A Rosenzwig as secretary and F Epstein as treasurer Present 8 ward 15 organized an Overstreet club with Adolph Cubel as president and Joseph Seyfried as secretary The Washington township company of Col Cyrus Clarks rough rider regiment will finish organizing at Watrons drug store Broad Ripple Saturday night the colonel will deliver an oration.
Reading Mass physician Dr Hanaford extols Grape Nuts as highly nutritious and easy to digest food for all ages. She claims four heaping teaspoons supply the cereal portion of a meal and says the food is ready cooked, economical, and versatile for puddings and dishes.
Interstate Stock Yards reports Thursday receipts of cattle at 1,000 to 1,500 pounds with quotes on good to prime export steers 1,350 to 1,500 pounds and fair to medium export steers 1,200 to 1,400 pounds. Hogs receipts 1,820 with prices for good to choice lights 35.30 to 35.50 and good to choice medium 30 to 32.50. Sheep and calves show mixed to good ranges with yearlings and cows noted in varying grades.
In Chattanooga Tenn on Thursday the Chattanooga foundry and pipe company Addyston pipe and steel company Cincinnati Dennis Long Co Louisville Howard Harrison iron company Bessemer Anniston pipe and foundry company Anniston and South Pittsburg pipe works South Pittsburg pleaded guilty to violating the anti trust law. Each was fined 1000 dollars plus costs to be paid within ten days.
In Pittsburg on Sterling street a tunnel from a cellar into the Western penitentiary yard was found. The shaft shows skilled, patient work with electric light and signal wires. Excavated earth filled the cellar as inspectors judged the plan could have enabled an escape within days.
Chicago market report lists wheat August and September values, corn August and September bids, oats August and September, and provisions including pork lard and ribs with exact prices and percentage changes. Also notes butter creamery ranges, eggs at New York, and live poultry quotes for chickens ducks turkeys and geese.
Wheat held steady with No 2 red at 7ic to 78c and July at 72 78c while No 3 red and other grades showed varied quotes. Corn and oats moved within narrow ranges, hay prices steady, and inspections tallied for each grain with car counts including rejected lots.
F. Flarity a streetcar conductor fell from his car on Hast street near Washington Wednesday night and sustained a two seam scalp wound. The injury is not considered serious.
Oliver B. Gilkey a former contractor and longtime resident died Thursday morning at his home 1199 Pleasant Street He had retired from business life several years ago
Report from Indianapolis Union Stock Yards on July 5 shows cattle receipts around 00, with Good to prime steers 1,500 lbs and up at 3 560, and various classes from fair to good. Hogs receipts near 3,000 with good to choice mediums and heavy at 52 80, and sheep receipts about 200 with high and low ranges for lambs and sheep.
A middle aged man seeks respectable employment with accuracy at figures and bookkeeping experience. Offers references and can provide details. Address 12 SUN. FOR RENT Two unfurnished rooms for housekeeping at 33 N East. FOR RENT Furnished rooms for tight housekeeping at 1.550 per week at New Jersey-st. FOR RENT One room tight housekeeping 18 Fulton-st. WANTED Barber shop position four months experience Address 15 UN.
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