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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1900

Page

2

Golden on Trial and Possible Governor Change Rumor

FRANKFORT Ky March 26 Mrs F Golden remained with her husband at the Capital hotel and has become partially reconciled. A witness says a minister advised confession to save lives and ease the case. The third day of the Caleb Powers trial drew a large crowd as Golden, ill, could not testify. Rumors linked Capt John Davis’s potential release and hinted at another confession. Governor Taylor returned to Frankfort while Golden pressed for a position under him and described threats to travel by train.

Frankfort F. “Golden Capital Hotel Golden Porterias Taylor Caleb Powers William Goebel Court House Eal John Davis Polsgroveé Louisville C. m Col. Campbell

Federal troops may compel Beckham to disband militia

In Louisville, March 26, a Washington conference between Marshal and Attorney General Griggs was planned for Monday afternoon. A letter from Debve warned that by Wednesday federal authorities would push to restore order, potentially sending federal troops to seize militia units and return them to the arsenal at Frankfort. Beckham's obedience or defiance will determine federal action.

Gev Marshall Washington Griggs Kentucky Bewator Debve Fties Beckham United States Frankfort

McKinley Renomination Hype Quoted Indiana GOP Figure

Chairman Hernly of the State Republican Committee defends McKinley booster efforts in Indiana. He recalls authoring the first pro McKinley resolution and asserts Republican chances are strong despite Democratic pressure. He predicts a populist campaign and Kansas City convention tactics.

Hernly Republican ‘State Committee Denison McKinley Kansas City Prairie Schoon Prairie Schooner Gang

Matlock's Crusade Central Figure Questioned

School board members say Frank Matlock, hired to investigate liquor dealers, was the real brains behind a drive against saloon keepers, druggists and grocers. Indictments are called wholesale and outside commissioners' province. Witnesses Kane and Hyatt testified they worked under Matlock while he allegedly received pay.

Frank Matlock Thomas ‘Kane Henry Hyatt Matlock

Idaho Governor Faces Questions on Prison Conditions

Gov. Steunenberg testified before the House Military Affairs Committee on Monday asserting the bull pen abuses were caused by prisoners, confirming cleanliness of visited prisons, and denying collusion with Bunker Hill officials to suppress labor in the Coeur d’Alenes. He warned martial law remains necessary to prevent unrest and said federal troops would be needed to restore peace.

Washington Gov. Steunenberg Idaho House Committee On Military Affairs Representative Sulzer Bunker Hill Coeur d'Alenes Shoshone County

Entire train plunges off embankment near Opelika

Train No 35 on the Western Alabama railway derailed while rounding a curve near Opelika Alabama. The entire train fell 30 feet down an embankment. Baggageman W B Blount was killed and Conductor Jack Martin and the engineer fatally injured. Train was traveling about 50 miles per hour.

Montgomery Ala Western Alabama Railway Opelika W. B. Blount Jack Martin

Hanna Denounces Senate Puerto Rico Tariff Claim

In Washington on March 26, Senator Hanna rose on a question of privilege to denounce a Washington Star article. The piece alleged a Republican member said the tariff bill would pass the Senate after a deal to raise campaign funds for the party. He called the statement a deliberate malicious lie.

Washington Senate Hanna Washington Star

Honest John Stone Dies in Holly Springs

Hon. J. M. Stone, longtime governor of Mississippi and president of the Starkville agricultural and mechanical college, died at Holly Springs on Monday from erysipelas. He was widely known as Honest John and led the state for ten years, with an administration regarded as the most successful since the war.

Jackson, Miss J. M. Stone Starkville Agricultural’ Mechanical College Holly Springs Mississippi Honest John

Chiseled Heads in Owosso Tragedy Ends in Suicide

In Owosso Michigan on Sunday night Charles Scott a boiler maker killed his wife and her mother Letty Ferguson by crushing their heads with a heavy chisel during a bloody struggle. He then shot himself ending his own life instantly. Both women were mortally wounded.

Owoso, Mich Charles Scott Letty Ferguson Scott

A Chinaman Strung Up in Wheeling Laundry

Wing Wah a Chinese laundry worker was found dead by hanging in Wheeling on Monday. Police suspect Chinese highbinders were responsible. Wing Wah had testified against five Chinese men at a prior abduction trial and was last seen alive then.

Wheeling W. Va Wing Wah

Land condemnation for water works project at White River

Sheriff Clark presided over a jury of twelve to appraise land at the head of Indiana Avenue on White River. The Water Works Company seeks to take the property by condemnation for a new filter plant and has filed condemnation proceedings in circuit court.

Clark White River Indiana Ave Water Works Company

Hogan Wins 37500 Faroe Caper in Hot Springs

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 26 Matt Hogan of Chicago won 37500 from Dan Stewart former prize promoter now proprietor of the Southern club in a faro game. Hogan spent 2000 in chips and played under a blackout until he built a 40000 stack before losing a final bid.

Hot Springs Ark Matt Hogan Chicago Dan Stewart Southern Club Faro Hogan Stewart

A Hoosier Deserter Returns Home to Mixed Fate

An Indianapolis youth who deserted the army in the Philippines credits his father’s influence with Congressman Overstreet for securing a light conclusion to his case. He was discharged with the record “discharge without honor, pay or allowance,” after enlisting December 6, 1898, serving briefly with the Fourth Infantry and spending 187 days afloat before surrendering at the Indianapolis recruiting station.

Indianapolis Philippines Congressman Overstreet Overstreet Fourth Infantry United States Maj Noble

Stout Murder Suspects Set for Trial Amid Delays

Fred Otto, Thomas Mullen and Thomas Finley charged with robbing Lizzie Oliver at 122 South Missouri Street of 5 dollars. Trial scheduled for Wednesday after a second postponement. Special officer Terry Moore suspects a tie to the Stout murder as witnesses recall suspects fleeing an alley near the crime. Oliver declines to confirm any attempt to deter her from testifying.

Fred Otto Thomas Mullen Thomas Finley Lizzie Oliver S. Missouri St Terry Moore Stout Hackman Moore Oliver

Incubator baby Elizabeth Worland moved to home

Elizabeth Worland once called the incubator baby has left the box home and now rests as a typical infant weighing five pounds. She contracted a severe cold after removal and faced several days of doubtful survival but recovered enough to live.

Elizabeth Worland Ike

Commissioners Rush Two Months Allowances for the Poor

The commissioners move quickly to approve two months of allowances for the poor. The largest claim is 7120 dollars blocked by Hamilton-Dynes lumber company, contractor for coal supply to the poor, covering December 27, 1899 to February 1, 1900.

Hamilton- Dynes Lumber Company

Fell While Sleep Walking In Noblesville Home

Mrs Ellen Hackett of Noblesville fell down stairs at her son's house located at 1108 during a sleepwalking episode. She sustained injuries but details on condition are not provided.

Ellen Hackett Noblesville

Births and Deaths in Local Families This Week

Birth announcements list William Easterday and Ella and others with a string of couples welcoming boys and girls at various addresses including 2330 Columbia Ave and 30 Columbia Ave. Deaths include Virgil O Moon at 2420 Dewey Ave and infant deaths from brain congestion and pneumonia. Marriages record Clarence Stewart with Elizabeth Caldwell and several other unions.

Wiliam Ella Easterday Talmonave William and Curie Roberts Columbia Ave George and Maggie Schaurer Brookside Ave William and Carrie Roberts Maurice and Sarah Donnelly N. New Jersey St Leon and Anna Smith H. North William D Clarissa Doyle Bismark-st Ernst and Huss Orchard-st Mary May Rucktle-st Dan and Amanda Wiker S. Sinoisst Wade and Maude Medlin N. Eastst Thomas and Mary Murray Woodside Ave Harvey and Carrie Walker Oxford-st Charles B Margaret Lehr Jefferson-ave QO. B Cora Lut Abram A Martha Arnold Sheldon-st Camille and Catherine Muhlenbach Arizona-st Samuel J Samirah Hinkle Yandes-st Edward and Anna Abbott Minnesoia-st Charles and Ella McCarty Virgil O. Moon Dewey-ave Anthrobust Schiller-st Levi Moore Silver-ave Mary F. Sandmann Northwestern-ave Iva Enright E. Eleventh-st Mullenbach Barbara. Kirschner Minnesota-st Adelheid Voight Illinois-st Edna E. Moore Draper-st Emelia Franke Nebraska-st Oscar D. Rembart Delaware St Clarence Stewart Elizabeth Caldwell George Temple Edmonia Jackson John P. Parker Maud Stephens Charles Watson Eliza Keith Charles E. Fassett Emma Toliver Wiliam Gray Ida B. Ross Morris Leffell Elizabeth M. Gillespie Charles Boots Kate Smith Samuel Davis Kate Cook

Fragmentary Property Repair Ledger Mole

A list of domestic repairs and building entries with names and addresses includes several items: Conrad G Lolirman corner Senate and St Clair flat $8000. D Lowe 226 Minkner kitchen $100. Hannah Gough 1930 Buckle repairs $3395. E F Mann 618 Fayette repairs $82. Lora Holloway 2420 Elleventh repairs $200. J E and Mary DeHart 1619 Ludlow barn $150. AV Rosemeyer 1234 Milburn kitchen $25. E F Mann 618 Fayette repairs $22. B F P Ohi 2 Becker dwelling $1173. Henry M Culbertson 137 Jackson carpenter shop $200. Margaret Welsh 255 E Georgia barn $40. Reed and Fencannon 1138 Yandes repairs $40. A M Brown 211 Wheeler addition. Lew W Cooper 1416 Broadway barn.

Conrad G. Lolirman Senate-ave St. Clair Sts TY. D. Lowe Minkner-st Hannah LG. Gough Buckle-st E. F. Mann Fayette-st Lora Holloway Elleventh-st J. E. and Mary DeHart Ludlow-ave AV. A. Rosemeyer Milburn-st Fayette- St B. FP. Ohi Becker-st Henry M. Culbertson Jackson-st Margaret Welsh Georgia St M. Reed M. Fencannon A. M. Brown Wheeler-st Lew W. Cooper Broadway

Fourth class Indiana postmasters listed in brief notes

A terse census style entry lists postmasters for Indiana fourth class offices including Mollie Z Steele Aaron Jay Elmer J Ralston L C Proteman along with a stray reference to Veco Dr Bull's Cough. The fragmentary note implies an administrative listing rather than a full report.

Washington Indiana Aaron Mollie Z. Steele Jay Elmer J .Ralston Long Run L. C

Inexpensive Grocery Advertising Amid Sunday Sale

A historical grocery ad lists and prices a range of items including AG WASHING POWDER Marine or German-American 3 pkgs 5c per pkg, SALT SODA six pounds 5c per lb, GRAHAM WAFERS 9c, CRACKERS 4c, GINGER SNAPS 10c grade 2 lbs 5c per lb, HAM AND TONGUE 41c per 1/4 lb, CRAWFORD PEACHES in heavy syrup 2c, CORN 10c quality 2 cans 13c, TOMATOES 3-pound cans, PEAS 15c early June 2-lb per can 10c, BLUEING bottles 3 for 10c, BORAX 4c per half-lb, STARCH 1c per lb, PRETZELETS 20c per lb, NAVY BEANS 10c grade 2 quarts 15c, ASPARAGUS 16c 3-pound can, ORANGES 40c Goz, PINE APPLE 12c per 2-pound can, NUTMEGS 5c per dozen, WAISTS.

Maine Aevsevesysevestercess AG California

Bryan's Hobby Not Shelved Denials Footnote

Chicago reports vigorous denials by Chairman Johnson and by Willis J Abbott of the press committee regarding a shelved 16 to 1 story. In Fort Wayne Indiana a Sacred Heart Academy pupil’s relative Mrs R N Keats of Chicago has smallpox and the school is quarantined.

Bryan Chicago Johnson Democratic National Executive Committee Willis J. Abbott Press Committee Sacred Heart Academy Fort Wayne Ind R. N. Keats

Mills Damaged by Ice at Pierson Mill

Lawrence Mass March 26 The Pierson flour milling plants were badly damaged by ice Monday morning with expected losses around 150000 dollars.

Riverside park street car line route to be decided

Town Talk notes a Wednesday decision on Riverside park street car line route after a Monday conference between the city and interurban electric firms. A draft franchise was discussed amid other city items.

Riverside Park Street Interurban Marion Ave West Indianapolis A. B. Wood Stevenson Cooke Union Station Redessa Hightower Sciotost Dessa John Mullen Smock

Interstate Stock Yards cattle and hogs report with prices

Cattle receipts light Monday shipments none. Good to prime steers 1350 lbs $490 650 Fair to medium 1050 lbs. good to choice 1159 to 1300 lbs. Hogs receipts 720 Monday shipments 640. good to choice lights 165 to 180 lbs. Sheep receipts none Monday shipments good to prime lambs 86 to 70. Indianapolis Union Stock Yards report cattle receipts light Monday shipments none. Prime to fancy export bulls 3.50 to 5.00. hogs receipts 1500 Sunday shipments 1000. mixed and heavy packing 5.50 to 6.50. Public notices include wanted blacksmith near Indianapolis and furnished rooms for rent.

Interstate O. ccc Eens Avetabo Indianapolis Ceee Cccesseeee

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