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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
2
Washington dispatch reports the Puerto Rico tariff measure likely to pass the House after administration lobbying. Observers say a 15 percent rate may be enacted, with tariff supporters confident of winning through the Senate despite Democratic objections.
Thursday saw Captain John Fox reassigned to company 14 on Kenwood Avenue and Thirtieth Street after recent reinstatement. Captain Charles A. Oelschlagel was reduced in rank by the Board of Safety following Fox’s dismissal. Fireman H C Rothermel resigned, leaving a vacancy. Fireman Tom Smith returned as driver to hose company 16, with local residents hosting a reception. George Stapp’s December appointment remains under advisement after a medical test found him unfit.
Morning report shows city cash balance up by about 27850 dollars from January and February taxes before added receipts. Total funds in city coffers near 72700 dollars. large spendings followed with daily outlays. Police and fire departments received salary warrants totaling around 1125.53 dollars. subordinate officers about 2540 dollars. Tax income from March and April expected to rise but not cover bridge costs due by July or August. 150000 dollars borrowed for expenses has been spent, with current receipts expected to cover extraordinary costs.
Governor Mount declares that the weekly payment law will be enforced even if it shuts down every plant in the steel trust. He contends the working man should receive wages each week and upholds the law as just.
At a East St Louis librarians meeting last week the issue was joined whether a library with over 40 000 volumes should mail out small collections to outlying precincts. Several Victorian authorities argued against it citing impracticality and potential neglect of the central idea while one speaker urged continued outreach. The principals of outlying school collections are sent to schools to show there are books beyond textbooks. If distance prevents visits, books are mailed so children may learn of the library and its offerings. Personal contact is ideal, but sending books to distant schools has proven effective in bringing children to the library by providing access and awareness.
The executive committee of the prohibition party met at the YMCA on Wednesday arranging a convention for May 1 and 2 with delegates expected. A mass meeting at Ren at Wrymouth church will feature Oliver L. Stewart of Chicago and Quincey Merrow as speakers. May 2 will see the platform adopted and the state ticket nominated with Charles Echart Auburn F T McWhirter Indianapolis and M W Larkins Anderson likely securing prominent places.
At a Richmond dinner on Wednesday night M Parry introduced John Vern as the Democratic vice presidential hopeful, calling the idea ridiculous and noting Vern is said to be the only Democrat who does not drink. Attendees included John L. %, Gorge Merritt, H. Kinney, Gray Coffin, A H Nordyke, Benjamin Starr, James Barnes, and others.
A severe March gale along the coast from Norfolk to Hatteras drives winds to 65 miles per hour. The sea runs mountainous and all sea craft are in danger. The steamship Minerva is believed to have foundered with 25 crewmen aboard, and the British steamer Adler is reported in distress with no aid available.
Cleveland is covered with sleet and traffic is halted while Toledo reports thirty inches of snow. Telegraph lines fail across central and eastern states as some Ohio trains are abandoned. Chicago remains buried in snow and St. Louis suffers crippled traffic. Electric wires fatally strike three horses in Cleveland as Buffalo records eighteen inches. All traffic at a standstill.
The YMCA basketball team topped the high school squad 38 to 12 on Wednesday night. Both games against Fond du Lac champions of the United States are set for Friday and Saturday at the YMCA gym in Indianapolis. Referee William Stilwell officiates with Bartlett and J B Kimmel as umpires and coordinators.
David Riateson, ill with malarial fever, was given an alcohol bath by his brother William and placed to bed. A flash was seen and the brother entered the room as the man toppled, dying almost immediately in Port Huron.
Power Hall company directors elected officers at Thursday noon with Horace E Kinney as President D P Erwin as first vice president A A Barnes as second vice president and C E Holloway as secretary A site committee was appointed to report at the next meeting to be held in a few days
Indianapolis ranked fourth in January recruiting, with 47 recruits. Ninety-two were rejected as New York, Chicago and St. Louis led the nation. Across the army 1,819 enlisted and 5,394 were rejected. Separately Oriental camp No 662 and Roberts Park choral society hosted events, while Rev C E Bacon spoke on Naples Pompeii and Vesuvio.
Editor Stewart of the Mullen Idaho Mirror testified before the House Military Affairs Committee about Coeur d Alene riots. He described a prisoner in the bull pen being denied access to his attorney and recounted the death of Mike Johnson, who was killed while en route to an insane asylum after threats of hanging. Stewart argued martial law was unnecessary.
Disclosures show the National league may form or reorganize the Western league to block a rival team in Chicago. President Hart says the move is the best defense and could revive the old association. Johnston counters, and actual moves are awaited with interest.
Robert J. Brennen attorney in room 33 Ingalls block announced on Thursday he is willing to succeed Congressman Jesse Overstreet if the Democrats nominate him. He predicts Overstreet will seek another job after the election. Brennen began studying law with Finch & Finch and, after John A. Finch's death, has practiced with Guilford A. Deitch. Brennen is married, 22, and has a two year old son.
Capt. Oberlin M. Carter of the U S Army, then a prisoner at Castle William, rejected a pardon rumor on March 1. He declared he is innocent and will prove it within two years, and will resume his military uniform he says he never disgraced.
Lexington March 1 John Morgan a mountain detective says Goebel was vilified by gamblers who bet he would not be governor. He claims to know the men and could arrest all of them within a week.
London March 1 The Evening Standard editorial says prize money given to Dewey for sinking the Spanish fleet is contemptibly small and that British admirals have received twenty three times as much for a lesser achievement.
Washington dispatch states the president will not intervene for Capt. Carter, arguing it could be bad politics.
A building permit is issued for Addlinean Barber located at 12 W. Eleventh Street to remodel the premises with an estimated cost of 238 dollars. The project adopts interior upgrades and minor structural changes as approved by the city building department.
Indianapolis census supervisor Clifford says downtown districts hide many bachelors and roomers. He proposes hiring a half dozen enumerators on salaries to locate residents in business squares and offices, including lawyers sleeping in office spaces, to ensure accurate population statistics.
In New York on March 1 three Friedner children perished in a spate of incendiary fires on the Upper East Side. Bessie six burned to death while George four and Samuel eighteen months suffocated. Mrs Friedner locked her children in a second floor room and rushed to the nearby blaze where firefighters rescued a dozen women and children from smoke filled rooms before the tragedy. Three other basement fires erupted within hours as investigators traced the blazes to basements.
Ex patrolmen prepared to testify at the council investigation committee session set for Thursday night. Perrott substitutes for Knight, attends despite no official notice. Witnesses expected include ex policemen with stories about the police department as dismissals loom and attempts at reinstatement fail.
Chicago shut down as 2,000 machinists walked off the job on Wednesday night, with 10,000 in the city affected. President OConnell said the union would seek aid from metal trades workers nationwide and warned railroad machinists may be mobilized if no agreement with bosses is reached. Strikes spread to St Louis Kansas City and Cincinnati as callers prepare for a nationwide conflict.
In Columbus Ohio on March 1 metal manufacturers who sought a wage conference with machinists refused to meet. A strike involving 500 machinists was ordered and work stopped Thursday afternoon.
Readable items include trimmed hats gloves shoes and garments. Bargains feature dinnerware linens lace veiling and clothing with cut prices on silks, doilies, skirts, undergarments and outerwear alongside canned goods and household remnant offers. Local store sale notes pressed seams and free finish options.
Representative Campbell of Montana testified in the Clark bribery inquiry that funds used against Senator Clark came from Marcus Daly or his secretary. He said he employed several detectives in Montana and Washington for six to eight months to monitor Clark witnesses, and he denied attempting to influence senators.
In Anderson Indiana on March 1 a woman applied patent salve to a corn on her toe. Thursday afternoon her foot was amputated to save her life. The report includes cattle and hog receipts from Indianapolis stock yards with prices and shipments, and a busy listing of livestock market figures.
The industrial commission forwarded its report to Congress urging trusts to publish yearly reports and demanding details on organization for stock issues. It calls for Interstate Commerce Commission power to set railroad accounting rules, inspect audits, and fix freight classifications, with operative law until appealed and penalties for violations on carriers.
Mrs Finn testified on Thursday about a dispute over Mary Sheehan's deed of property on West Street to daughter Hannah May Finn. She said the family gave money to Kate, another plaintiff, to keep peace, and that Kate caused ongoing trouble. Hannah described her mother's failing health and work in the family, with testimony corroborated by others.
Arch Hall an officer of the Indianapolis machinists union says local machinists have received no notification that a general advance in wages will be inaugurated She was on her way to Kansas City to marry as reported from Chicago.
Bubonic plague has appeared on Cazeumel island off the northern coast of Yucatan. The island serves as a base of supplies for Mexican troops waging a campaign against the Maya Indians.
Thadore B. Hatfield and John G. Pray were arrested on grand jury indictments on Thursday afternoon for allegedly allowing Ora H. Rudy Charles Faramore Fred Burnett and Berton Beyers to play Ecol in their Pennsylvania strooms.
Charles Swick game dealer appeals judgment and costs after judge Alford ruled against him for possessing six quails out of season. Swick, who handles 20,000 quails yearly, argues he cannot afford to let the decision stand and plans to appeal Monday afternoon.
State house janitors led by Custodian West searched Thursday for smoke after a burning smell spread through the building. They believed a toilet room on the second floor held the cause, where a black bootblack and an associate were found with a burned cloth fragment.
Thursday morning Tip Layton general agent of the Pullman car service left a door card stating he has gone to the P C C and St L yards and will return in an hour. Similar notes from Harry Bowser and John Kealing show brief returns to office. A clock on Dr Malone's door adds to the silent departure scene.
Windfall Indiana reports experts examining the books of Andrew T. Fielding, Republican county clerk whose term ended over a year ago, showing $212000 handled with a discrepancy of only 67 cents. The finding accompanies a striking collection of books in Windfall.
James C Barcus of Terre Haute Indiana declares his bid for Congress to succeed Faris. He says Indiana is his native state born within twenty miles of Terre Haute in the afternoon papers.
The State board of health received word from Washington county that smallpox is decreasing. County council candidates lost re election for opposing Dr Mayfield health officer methods. Advices say the disease is spreading in the southern Vigo county area.
A Parry manufacturing plant alarm connected to engine house 10 sounded Thursday morning signaling a fire in room 3. Firemen rushed to the department amid the employer's consternation as it proved to be false due to crossed wires.
The Indianapolis Audubon Society will meet in the Commercial Club assembly room on Friday at 7 30 p m. Mrs D W Marmen and Rev W J Frazer D D will read papers. The shade trees committee will report on steps to improve tree conditions.
In Brazil Indiana on Thursday George Rogers a miner suffered mortal injuries from a heavy slate fall at Briar Hill mine. A Spl. report notes the accident occurred during mining operations and Rogers died from his wounds.
Morristown Ind March 1 The Richville natural gas firm hikes charges from ten fifty to twenty one for heaters and from seven one percent to four dollars for stoves A local home company says it will seek relief.
Kansas City March 1 The body of the woman burned to death in the Missouri Pacific wreck Tuesday has been positively identified as Elizabeth Grostein of St. Louis. She was en route to Kansas City to marry M Weil.
In Columbus Indiana on March 31 James Wal sor struck Charlee Everett with a cue during a dispute over a game of 3dol fracturing his skull. Everett's condition is serious.
Chicago March 1 Wheat markets opened strong on Liverpool strength and foreign cash demand. May at 65 74 to 65 4 4 cent, July 66 to 66 1 4 cent. Corn May 34 4% to 35 cent, July 35 4 to 35 1 4 cent. Oats May 28 4 to 23 1 4 cent, July 22 4 to 22 cent. Provisions show pork 10.45 to 10.60, lard 5.77 to 5.87, ribs 5.72 to 5.82. Dressed poultry and dairy prices listed across several varieties with varied cents per pound.
Interstate Stock Yards notes cattle receipts 70 head for Thursday with receipts of 1,550 lb steers and 1,159 to 1,300 lb prime to choice. Good to fair to medium steers 450 435, heavy packing and other beef cattle listed with prices. hogs receipts 200, shipments 720. sheep receipts fair with lambs and ewes priced. calves and bulls included with varied bids.
Market report shows grain and hay bids with multiple grades and car counts. Wheat and corn prices mixed with firm and steady quotes, No 2 white and No 3 red across several categories, oats steady, margined by milling freight and regional tonnage.
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