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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR suggests a city carnival incurred costs around 180 dollars due to an incident or action reported by the paper. The garbled text references a manager, a payment of sixty or more, and possible legal or civic implications.
Report notes Indianapolis and Milwaukee bid to host the American Federation of Labor convention with officers to be elected. President Schell of the Mine Workers is named as a possible federation president candidate though he denies it. The fragmentary text mentions the association of gentlemen and labor bodies in union discussions.
New York November 19 indicates Lyman T. Gage will retire from McKinley’s cabinet. Charles G. Dawes, the current comptroller of the currency, will succeed Gage. The change is expected within weeks as Gage retires to Chicago for private business interests.
A district attorney says a four-person group including lawyer Henry Zeimer and detective Mary H. Tompkins allegedly trafficked in fraudulent divorces by perjury and forgery. The scheme is said to have produced around 30 or 40 divorces, with more arrests expected.
Yale led Carlisle 11 to 0 in a late 2:30 game attended by about 2,000 spectators. Yale senior Brown kicked a goal after Yale scored a second touchdown in the final minutes. Carlisle Indians failed to score as Yale secured the win.
Gen Buller arrived from South Africa and was escorted by civic and corporate leaders to the Harley in Southampton for a welcome. After the reception he boarded a train to Aldershot for field maneuvers with large railway crowds reported for the event.
The executive committee of a local festivities society announced plans during Friday’s meeting. M. Parry stated next January the carnival aims to surpass this year’s event and retain property debts for the forthcoming affair.
Byron KK Elliott chairs a commerce committee meeting to draft a new public improvement bill. Augustus Mason, the initial chairman, resigned weeks ago due to workload. the committee, formed last summer, will present the bill at the next session.
Louisville reporters note Democratic leaders claim Beckham carries about 3,000 to 4,000 vote margin as official returns show Beckham winning the state. Republican managers denounce alleged fraud while conceding results may favor Beckham.
The report notes the entire fleet is expected to arrive in about six weeks. Fifteen vessels are listed including Oregon Centennial Port City Seard Santa Ana Bear and Aloha among others sailing vessels also noted.
A fragment discusses the possibility of a person from one party being elected vice president by an elector from another party. It notes the elector is not legally bound to vote for any candidate and questions the likelihood of such a cross party selection.
JEBUTIL November 10 reports the ship Gelderland departed Friday bound for Port Said. President Kruger is expected to land at Marseille, likely by November 20. The journey appears planned with official schedules in flux.
Courthouse gossip on Saturday suggests William F. Carter of ward 8, a painter, will gain a deputyship in the new sheriff’s office.
Chas H Pinkham founder of the Lydia E Pinkham medicine company died at 56 after serving in the Civil War. The Lynn Mass obituary notes his long business leadership and civilian life.
Diphtheria is epidemic at Broad Ripple and the town under strict quarantine. There has been one death.
The report says A A McKain plans to form a major threshing trust within 60 days after election boosts. McKain, a Democrat who spent 3000 on Liberty drum corps support, denies a formal statement yet notes rising stock demand as a possible sign.
A typhoon swept Hong Kong Harbor injuring shipping. The British gunboat Sandpiper and a dredge, valued at £40,000, were sunk Friday.
Birth announcements include Charles H South and Mary South with a daughter at 326 Bb. South St. Ester Morton and Crucie Morton at Norwood with a boy. William H Dammann and Ida Dammann at 92 Keystone Ave with a girl. Charles Liebtag and Julia Liebtag at 1125 W Christ iet h St with a boy. Harry Heckman and June Heckman at 1020 Hugene with a girl. Deaths note many ages and causes such as broncho pneumonia and liver trouble. includes infant Nadia 20 days old at South St and Senate Ave, gastitis for Mrs Sidney Cousin, pistol wound for Audalon MecColm, and other lines referencing age and residence.
A man identified as Bernard Chandler sustained a fractured skull when an engine struck him at a location near 204 Gerney Street in Washington. He remained unconscious and was taken to a hospital where his condition was described as very delicate.
Scare head rumors from Indianapolis reference gas and wood heating costs. Consumers in Muncie hear reports about manufacturers and a local firm. The notice notes concerns and rumors circulating about energy sources and prices.
The operation in El Reno succeeded as Captain S. S. Pou led a company of men delivering ration support over many miles. The initial phase faced rough conditions but the troops adjusted and reported the food aid became usable after a few days.
In Scranton five coal miners representatives met Lehigh company officials to discuss grievances. Leader Anthony Cantallo said the firm refused the 10 percent dynamite arrangement and warned a strike will be ordered with about 3,500 men set to quit.
Up to Saturday afternoon 49 counties had sent official returns to the secretary of state. Conservative estimates for remaining counties place McKinley ahead by 26 823 votes. Officials expect the total to adjust slightly as more figures arrive.
G W Mead of the Chicago gas company dismisses reports of gas shortages and says Chicago has ample supply from the belt while Indianapolis struggles. He notes Chicago pays high rates under the meter system and claims no difficulty in obtaining gas.
A deadly trolley crash in St Louis injures Mrs Mary Yost Mrs Mary Pendergast and splits Mary Leon Hart in two. A wagon carrying A R Calkins and Charles Czarowski is destroyed by the electric train leaving several men in danger of death. Other injuries include Mrs Danlin and Mrs Danlin near the scene.
Lord Roberts reports fierce action with the Boers east of Pretoria. Smith-Dorrien led a two day engagement as Canadian dragoons rode two miles to seize a critical position. Two hundred mounted Boers charged the rear guard, capturing 18 Canadians who lay prone while enemy casualties were removed. Eight Canadians killed, 32 wounded. Prisoners were treated well and later released.
A series of home and building projects are noted with owners and addresses including J W and C B Trenary 32 Elder Ave Ewart factory corner Michigan and Holmes avenues, M Gill 37 Temple Ave addition 200 J T Dissette 2227 N Meridian barn 400 L McCord 2421 N Pennsylvania raising house 80 BH Stettfeld Twenty fourth near Tin No is frame house 2500 W H Hornbrook 908 Fletcher Ave repairs 1000.
A young athlete describes recovering health after over study by using Grape-Nuts with cream. He reports gaining 15 pounds, improved sleep and appetite, and better performance at indoor work. He notes overconsumption harmed results and that proper serving restored benefits. For the product details contact Postum Cereal Co. Ltd. Battle Creek Michigan.
President greeted guests including Gen Smith, Sen ator and Proctor of the old commerce commission, and Bishops Hurst. The bishop said over 33 000 of 5 000 000 needed has been raised for the American M E university as McKinley shook hands with Peters Mason.
Fragmentary report indicates Henry C. Shaw and Arthur involved in an accident during a hunting outing on November 10. A local undertaker and others are mentioned as connected to the incident, with unclear details about injuries or outcomes.
The Persimmon brigade club gathers Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hanna located at 317 South Street for a community event.
Scattered readable items mention a trial in Persia, a schooner loss near Chatham, postmaster Mor ton and a colored postmaster, Adirondacks deaths, Secretary Root remarks, Gustav Ericksen launch and Havana visit, a Norfolk ship report, and several murders or crimes including Louise Frost in Colorado.
In a Saturday melee at a Birmingham saloon, ten shots fired left Tom Fitzpatrick dead and Joseph Ashby gravely wounded. E P MacDonald jailed on charges of killing Fitzpatrick and wounding Ashby. motive remains unknown, apparently from a drunken quarrel.
Representative Joseph H. Clarke of Marion county is urged by friends to enter the race for speaker of the house and may consent. Declared candidates include Charles S. King of Wabash James F. Statesman of Peru Samuel A. Artman of Lebanon and E. E. Neal of Noblesville with likely more contenders to come.
Governor Mount will have about two appointments to make before his term ends. The changes affect metropolitan police commissioners and directors of state institutions whose terms expire by that date.
Rosslyn P. Ferrell arrived at the penitentiary annex from Marysville to await his electrocution on March 1. The annex became tenantless after the earlier execution of Richard Gardiner and remained so for only a few hours. Officials believe no further appeal will save Ferrell's life.
An old remedy advertises a cold remedy titled To Cure a Coldan Day Take Laxative Bronic Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds by druggists if the cure fails and notes that E W Grove’s signature appears on each box.
In Shelby on Friday Dowlette began a public harangue and was pulled from the street. He was torn and beaten, with clothes ripped from his body. Several men severely assaulted him.
Brome-Quinine article fragment describes a substance or treatment titled Por a Gold in the Head. Unable to determine full context or specifics due to fragmented OCR.
Witnesses describe a day spent at a club house during an election scene. W. H. Snead says a committee member watched Mil ler and Sweeney and that Miller paid a colored man, name unknown. Matt Holliday testifies he was in the clubhouse most of the day, locked in, with beer flowing. Lawyer McCullough argues no federal law applies and the case hinges on voting rights under the constitution.
A prominent Black leader says colored Republicans did more this time, but fears post election appointments will be blocked. Potential jobs discussed include Gurley Brewer in the state house, Gabe Jones as deputy sheriff, Mose Bush remaining sheriff’s aide, Jim Shelton in the assessor’s office, Allen Sims with the treasurer, and Charles Brown eyed for a higher courthouse post.
In Lincoln on November 10 1900 Bryan rejected Denver Post offer of an editorial position paying 10000 annually. He said he cannot accept and will stay to defend his principles and policies with tongue and pen.
The Board of public works decides no Taal to require the street car company to use Twenty second instead of Sixteenth street for feed wires due to over-pole congestion on Sixteenth. The company will also be asked to use Missouri and Lafayette instead of Muskingum street.
Chicago prices show wheat up 1 4 at 72 74 with December 74 1 4c. Corn gains modestly. November and December values listed. Oats December at 2 22 4c. Provisions higher with pork 20 3214 to 11.45, lard 6.70 6.77, ribs 5.97 to 6.10. Butter ranged by type. cheese prices given for multiple varieties. Live poultry and eggs listed with various regional quotes.
Receipts logged at 2,500 cattle and 2,378 shin ments with good to choice heavy steers averaging 1,360 to 1,600 pounds and fair to medium export steers 1,200 to 1,400 pounds. Cows and calves, veal, and pigs show wide ranges with prime to fancy export cows at 400 to 500 range and lambs and sheep prices noted for Saturday ship ments.
Cattle receipts 2087 on Saturday with varied quotes from good to prime steers 1100 to 1300 pounds and other grades. good to choice feeding steers and stockers. cows and calves, heifers, and bulls priced from common to prime. Hogs receipts 5000 with quotes for good to choice medium and heavy, weights and packing categories. Sheep receipts 150 with good to choice and common to medium ranges. bucks and lambs priced accordingly.
Wheat markets hold strong with No. 2 red and No. 3 red futures noted. New corn prices rise for No. 1 white and several mixed grades, while oats stay steady. Hay prices remain steady for timothy. inspections list multiple car counts across wheat corn and hay grades.
Classified item lists furnished rooms with bath for rent at 924 N Illinois, first house west. Also sale note for a cheap work horse at 015 E Norwood and traveling men side line $15 to $8 a week with Central Supply Co Zanesville Ohio contact.
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