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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
2
Railroads mobilize against city elevated tracks proposal predicting a united plan within weeks. They claim business interests prefer accessible tracks, argue city administration exploits the issue for politics, and call the ordinance lifeless by threatening an impossible penalty. Road representatives say crossings will be made safer without track elevation in Indianapolis.
Lawyers expect next legislature to amend the Barrett law to base sewer assessments on actual benefits rather than front foot. Debates center on injustices when owners pay over ten installments and allow waivers. Critics push for rights to challenge assessments by benefits even after waiver, and protest per foot charges that penalize vacant lots the same as developed ones.
Historian John Clark Ridpath remains alive but in dangerous condition after a frail night. Doctors had warned he might live only hours as Brights disease afflicts him. Mrs Ridpath and their son traveled from Greencastle Indiana to be at his bedside.
Inspector Goodloe of the fire inspection bureau plans to appeal to Chicago loaning insurers for a rate increase after Indianapolis council refused funds to improve the fire department. He blames an unreliable antique alarm system for delays and uneven responses. If approved, rates may rise 5 to 25 percent depending on location.
The State tax board completed its initial session by fixing railroad and telephone company assessments. Telephone firms rose by about forty firms from last year. Next week will hear appeals from county boards of review, with a large docket this year. Appeals include the Indianapolis News, New Telephone Company, street railway company and Indiana Manufacturing Company.
In Muncie Indiana on Tuesday night a general store and post office at Progress were robbed and burned. A small quantity of merchandise and $39 in postal supplies were found away from the building. Bloodhounds failed to trace a trail. Loss is $2,000 with $800 insured.
Georgetown Ky July 28 The prosecution poised to finish its testimony as Powers may take the stand. Wharton Golden detailed a confession trip to Frankfort Cincinnati and Winchester while denying claims of bribery or contracts. He admitted telling his wife diamonds were for showing off, and said he would kill to win a political battle. He faced questions comparing past trials and acknowledged whisky indictments. He remained on the stand when court adjourned.
The water company laid a four inch main on Bud street Saturday and installed a ten inch pipe. Water appeared cloudy for several blocks from Washington and Pennsylvania streets east and north, signaling work in progress.
Wide range of events reported from St Louis to Chicago and beyond. Notes include Nellie O Blair’s suicide in Chicago, dynamite under St Louis streetcars with no injuries, a Krupp armor order for South Bethlehem, and a boxing bout in Tacoma where George Green beat Paddy Purcell in six rounds.
Havana July 2 Estes Rathbone former director of Cuban ports was arrested and held on a 25000 dollar bond charged with fraud in the postal department.
General Otis rejects a New York World report claiming military authorities killed many for trivial reasons. He says only four executions occurred in the Philippines and questions the Mindanao murder and subsequent 89 native killings by a Fortieth Infantry company. He defends Major Godwin as trustworthy and suggests any deaths involved armed natives.
Ex Gov Johnson of St Louis told jurors in New London Missouri that Alexander Jester is both a bigamist and a murderer. Attorney J W Hays closed with the sensational claim that Jester wed in Oklahoma while keeping a Kansas wife. A verdict is not expected before Wednesday.
Detroit officials report a case in which Fay Lemmon was cited for smoking in the street. Police ordered her to stop. she refused and was taken to the station. Justice Whelan ruled smoking by a woman in public streets violated law but suspended the sentence.
Henry Pollard of Zionsville has long sold butter to Police Matron Reisner. On Saturday he went to the jail to collect for produce, then asked for a tour. He claimed to have lived near the city all his life and was 50 or 60, noting it was his first glimpse inside a jail or courtroom.
Former Illinois governor Altgeld will not attend the Bryan notification meeting. Reported reason is that ex gold Democrats hold prominent roles on the Indianapolis committees organizing the event.
Dibby Flynn released by Indianapolis has signed with the St. Joe Missouri team in the Western league and left Indianapolis Saturday afternoon.
A New Castle firm, Armstrong & Son, asks to be declared bankrupts over a $4.60 debt. A Paris letter from Mgr. Bessonies notes an exposition visit and an Aug. 18 Aquitaine departure. Myrtle Batley, missing, says she visited a friend on North Street. Hina and Abe Kline, 10 and 11, are alleged to be involved in trunk breakage on East Street. Abe Stroper, I and W conductor, suffers stomach neuralgia and is sent home to 26 Randolph Street by city ambulance.
A canteen operated at Fairview military camp sold intoxicating liquor all week and opened to the public Saturday. Backed by Anheuser-Busch, it claimed written permission from Gen. McKee and Adjt. Gen. Gore. Gov. Mount condemned the setup saying no such canteen existed with his consent. Gen. McKee was unavailable for comment as troops marched to the city.
London July 28 Lady Randolph Churchill 53 marries Lt West 26 in a match opposed by the West family and reportedly aided by the prince of Wales. Cornwallis West recalled from South Africa, marriage went ahead despite partial estrangement with Wests. Jennie Jerome Churchill, daughter of Leonard Jerome, known beauty, social leader, and political influencer.
Washington July 28 Maj Gen Chaffee is due to reach Taku for talks with Admiral Remey then advance to Tien Tsin. He will assess force needs to reach Pekin and hold Tien Tsin. His report will shape U S action and possibly the selection of a supreme commander for the allied army.
Conference at Democratic state headquarters in New York on Saturday featured talks among Senator Jones national chairman David B Hill and Frank Campbell state chairman. Croker and Hill reportedly to meet at Elberon New Jersey with ex Governor Stone to discuss campaign strategy and possible reconciliation.
Two robberies were reported to the police on Friday night. Mrs. Margaret Julian at 240 W Michigan Street was home alone when burglars entered through a rear window and took a gold watch and two purses containing 15 cents. Nearby, Dr C E Ferguson at 105 Central Avenue found a man in his house and saw him hurry through the back yard, with a missing pair of trousers and a silver watch.
The county and joint legislative convention met in Cleveland hall on Saturday afternoon with Marion County sending 206 delegates and Hancock 28. A large field sought the legislature as W. W. Spencer led as chair and Dr. E. D. Moffett headed the resolutions. The platform reaffirmed Democratic goals and urged nominees to back primary reform. Harry Strickland and Montgomery Marsh were named for joint representative. Strickland won the nomination. Several state senate hopefuls and many representative contenders were listed, including A. C. Ayres, L. P. Harlan, A. Q. Jones, P. J. Ryan, John G. Kingsbury, Albert Sahm, John W. Holtzman, Fred Mack, and others.
In Brazil Indiana on Friday night a powder explosion caused by a miner lamp spark burned five youths ages 12 to 18. Mattey died on Saturday from his injuries and others are hospitalized.
Wheat prices firm with No 2 red at 74c track and milling freight listings. Corn steady with varied No 1 white to No 4 white values, mixed lots, and yellow and mixed categories. Oats steady with No 2 white 27 4c and No 9 mixed 24c. Hay steady with No 1 timothy at 13 13.50. Inspections show multiple car counts for wheat and corn, including rejected and unmerchantable lots.
Cattle receipts 1,200 with Saturday shipments 400. Quote ranges cover Good to prime steers 1,500+ lbs up to common cows and calves. Hogs receipts 5,500 with shipments 2,000. Prices span good to heavy hogs, mixed weights, and pigs. Sheep receipts 150 with 500 shipments. lamb and sheep price bands vary by grade from good to common.
Chicago markets show a Saturday price drop across grains with wheat down 3 1 2 cents and August futures at 74 4 7 tc. Corn August 39 38 3 8 percent September 38 1 8. Oats August 2 4 22 rc September 24 22 14c. Provisions include September pork at 3 12.000 11 75, lard 6 77 1960 6 75, ribs 7 05 0 6 95. Dairy items list butters creamery grade up to 19c. eggs 12c. Live poultry prices vary by type, with hens 7 7 c, springs 10c, turkeys and geese noted.
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