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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
2
The Indianapolis school board sold bonds to Rudoph Co amid questions on appeal timing and possible court action. The issue centers on refunding $80,000 due and in default, with most bonds held by Beybolte and Co.
In Cincinnati on a Friday afternoon an armed worker opened fire at Victor Safe and Dock Co. employees, wounding three fatally before fleeing to his Delta Avenue home and shooting himself. The incident leaves several workers dead and the shooter presumed insane. The same issue notes upcoming events at Central College of Physicians and Spurgeon and an English commencement with list of graduates and an alumni banquet at Bates.
Saturday marks the second anniversary of the eight hour day with miners nationwide planning events. Speakers are in high demand and many workers are engaged. President Mitchell travels to Lonaconing Maryland to oversee events with W C Pearce of Brazil and Scott of the Mine Workers Journal in Springfield Illinois. The eight hour day is extended for another year.
In Brazil Indiana a jury freed Mrs Mary Hardin and her son Amos after a 48 hour matting period finding them justified in the killing of Henry Wellman three months after a pig dispute.
The Merchants association met in the Commercial Club building on Friday to discuss attracting town shoppers to Indianapolis. It notes the association provides railway fare for out of town buyers when purchases reach a set amount, encouraging profitable trading.
The Edinburg marshal described a woman seen in Edinburg last week, detailing characteristics but not matching Miss Carrie Selvage. The woman claimed to be Mrs. Keller and gave the name Joseph Selvage on Friday in Columbus, Ohio.
Ex-Congressman Owens of Newark Colorado dies on Friday. A rich gold mine is said found at Forsythe North Company. Judge Moore of Frankfort Kentucky issues warrants for four on Friday. Gen Joubert buried with honors at Rustfontein Thursday. In a Cleveland drunken brawl Timothy Driscoll killed by Joseph Moore Thursday night. Mock brick plant at New Cumberland burned Friday. loss about 20000 dollars. Capt I B Evans and two sons drowned in Wicomico River Northumberland Virginia Thursday. Governor McMilih denies offers of Gatling guns to Democrats in Tennessee. Governor Beckham of Kentucky cited. Messages from Oregon cities say Eve Bryan spoke. he supports subordinating silver quest on trusts and imperialism. Ollie Foster admits poisoning the Aiken family in Cincinnati Friday. Five in dangerous condition.
Allen Patton formerly with the Grand stock company died in the Columbus Ohio insane asylum on Thursday night from apo plexy. He was a physical wreck due to drugs and liquor and had recently been committed to the asylum. Patton was popular with the stock company last season and was signed for this season but left after the Charity ball presentation over minor roles. His relations are prominent in Columbus Ohio.
Manila report says Morales and Gongales, first Filipinos condemned to death as bandits, were hanged Friday at San Carlos in front of the church. The execution was witnessed by San Cayetano’s principal citizens. a Seventeenth Infantry officer presided. They had murdered a countryman.
Births include Dell and Lillian McDonald girl at 122 Geisendorf street and J C Coulson boy at 2006 Columbia Ave. Wm Yates girl at 410 8 New Jersey st Charles W Davis girl at N New Jersey st Levi W Fulton and Minnie Fulton $23 King John Wilson boy John Alfrey boy 608 E Walnor St John Moffon 624 N Illinois St boy Deaths list Anna Dunn pneumonia Eleanora M Metcalfe myelitis Alice D Brooks bronchitis Louis C Trester street railroad injury John Kyle hemorrhage Infant Wilson cause unknown Caroline P DeWolf typhoid Edward Bird nephritis Susie B Robinson exhaustion Thomas P Swain appendicitis Philip O Giltock intestinal obstruction Louisa K Trickett old age Marriages Alva H Vickers Daisy M Tading Louis Fraze Kittie Line Abel Barnhill Letitia Smock Charles Wimmer Rosa Frank
Lynn B Millikan at corner Talbott avenue and Nineteenth street files a frame dwelling permit for 3500 dollars. Philipena Kern of 1328 Laurel street seeks an addition for 200 dollars. C F Sayles at 27 to 35 North Pennsylvania street proposes a brick business house for 1000 dollars. Central Steel Company on Capitol avenue between Merrill and McCarty streets applies for repairs valued at 4000 dollars. M J Thompson at 2724 Ashland avenue requests an addition for 475 dollars.
Indianapolis letter carriers held a social evening in Morrison hall with an opening address by W. L. Cook, president of branch 39. A brass quartet the Comus quartet and the Aerial glace club performed selections. K. A. Schmedel and W. E. Pellett sang illustrated songs, Mrs. R. S. Coxe played piano, and Alfred Taylor and the Arbuckle brothers presented an overture. Recitations were given by Mrs. Alfred Taylor, E. Spencer and J. Fred Poe.
Ira Marlatt faced a severe punishment at the Ohio state penitentiary after assaulting Warden Coffin. The prisoner was stripped to the skin and spanked over a box, a heavy hickory paddle broke during the act. Marlatt pleaded for mercy for the first time since his confinement.
N C Broughton nominated as democratic sheriff candidate. Rev. Wm A Quayle to deliver Meridian street M E church lecture at 2 30 pm Saturday. In March twenty children under 14 housed in city lock up. charges range from murder to lesser offenses. Mrs Anna Sandifelt of Shelbyville died of acute pneumonia at a Missouri resort and was moved to Shelbyville by husband. Gilbert C Van Camp at 1906 N Meridian st ill ill three weeks but now improving with no hope of recovery. John Daglish fined and jailed two and a half days for assaulting his father. he claimed intoxication and his father tried to make him go home. Allen Jackson, colored bicycle repairer on Massachusetts Ave arrested after trade dispute with Taylor Stiles. Jackson sold Stiles’ old wheel. C K Ober, national Y M C A field secretary, in Indianapolis seeking permanent local secretary. Two men named for permanent secretary in Denney committee report on secretary selection. International Typographical Union executive meeting to discuss boycotts against papers not using the label and scale. Vice President Delenger of New York present, declined to discuss New York situation. John Graham drunk, entered Trougott’s barrel house to challenge all. bicycle cop Schroeder restrained him with long reach, delivering him to the locker after a brief chase.
The fragment notes methods or remedies for coughs as part of cold treatment. It hints at common remedies or steps but lacks clear names or dates. Readers encounter guidance likely from a medical or health column discussing symptoms and practical relief.
Despite denials, locals view Mayor Thomas Taggart as eyeing the governorship. Democratic hopes rise with Republican demoralization over tariff issues, while Taggart's Indianapolis strength remains solid. He denies involvement in local contests and refuses to endorse a minor candidate.
In Columbia South Carolina on March 30 reports say Sam Johnson a black man was doused with kerosene poured over his clothes by unknown assailants and set ablaze. He fled the burning house and collapsed fatally by the roadside.
Appellate court affirms Marion superior court ruling awarding Cora Johnson $2000 for injuries from a fall through an elevator shaft at Circle Park hotel saloon on June 15 1896. Judgment against building owner Marie Rhodius and saloon proprietor Joseph Emminger, case stems from Johnson waiting with her sister and brother in law for her brother employed there.
Broad Rip pi ettes continue the three mile search for Louis Rickett who drowned in the White River four weeks ago. Volunteers patrol daily and the riverbed is dragged repeatedly with wires laid across the stream to detect any lodged body.
Laban Harding father of County Commissioner Harding is seriously ill with grip and pneumonia at his Marion county home six miles west of Indianapolis. He is past 80 and has lived in the county since age five, residing on his present farm for more than 60 years.
In New Albany Indiana on Thursday night William Wheeler and John Harris, two well to do farmers, settled an old grudge with shotguns. Wheeler is not expected to recover.
Hippolyte Schneider of Pittsburg Pennsylvania attempted suicide at Goatsland Niagara Falls. He shot himself but survived the attempt and then plunged into the rapids where he was carried over the falls.
Mrs Harriet Evans of Hinsdale recommends One Minute Cough Cure for relief of croup and related throat and lung troubles. She asserts it quickly cures coughs colds and throat ailments and claims she would not feel safe without it. Drug stores carry the remedy.
Chairman Roth refuses resignation rumors after a SUN item claimed Taggart tied his tongue. He says no one asked him to resign and jokes about the idea. Senators defend Beveridge and deny a boycott, noting his Philippine trip drew attention.
Mrs Margaret Steats died Friday morning at 4 E Michigan St age 96. Widow of George J Steats a Marion County pioneer and charter member of Third Presbyterian Church. Survived by a daughter Mrs Louisa A Martin.
The Board of Works directs the city engineer to list streets needing improved surfaces for repair this year and to push for timely work by contractors to save city funds. It rejects a petition for a Pleasant Run bridge due to lack of funds and considers pavement choices on Beliefontaine and other streets while reporting weekly gang expenditures.
Archibald Forbes reported dead in a brief notice. The page lists cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts at Indianapolis Union Stock Yards and Interstate markets with price ranges for steers, heifers, cows, veal calves, and pigs, plus city grain market daily quotes and grain prices for wheat corn oats and hay for Friday March 30.
Classified blurbs list a front room for rent at 215 Walnut and several help wanted notices for housework, with dates and locations including 2102 N Delaware 1524 Broadway and Greenwood line. Additional entries mention many typewriters for sale with prices around 5 00 and 200 Capitol Ave.
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