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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
3
Columbus reports Congressman Lentz loses by eight votes in District 12 and vows to contest. Accusations claim $30,000 was spent by Republicans with Democrats bought. alleged sums include $4,500 and $1,000 to various blocs. Lentz calls for disclosure as he seeks proof of bribery and corruption.
In St Louis on Friday Miss Kittie Bronson walked arm in arm with St Clark a porter after paying an election bet. She carried a banner reading I'm sorry I'm a democrat Bryan's dead to the world. The wager was with H E Nichols who employed Clark.
Gov. Tanner formally announces candidacy to succeed Shelby M. Cullom in the United States Senate race in Illinois. The Chicago release notes his bid as a Republican contender and references the state’s political landscape in November.
John Banks, colored, accused of offering 50 to election judge J Wesley Bridges to obtain an official stamped ballot. Preliminary hearing before Justice Nickerson resulted in binding Banks over to the grand jury on a $4000 bond furnished by Henry Thienes and Albert Zearing. Bridges and stenographer Walter Carpenter testified. Banks faces two to 14 years in reformatory and a possible $10,000 fine if convicted.
Director general Bostock of the Zo teams with the Big Four to run after-supper excursions into Indianapolis this winter. The first trip is set for next Thursday evening with the Zoo and theater posters to blaze the walls, aided by local amusement men.
G P Berths Prosecutor-elect Ruckelshaus names court appointees for multiple districts. William C Dunlavy for Justice Lockman Harry Hendrickson for Nickerson A R Hutchison for Stout John Weaver for Sheppard Taylor Gronninger for Smock John Winpenny for Irvington John Spann for West Indianapolis Charles Waylor for Emrichsville and Haughville.
Elegant cabinets sold at 1.00 per dozen at THE MODERN located at 1614 E Washington. Fine California wines Brandies bottled goods also offered by Schuller and Meri Gana.
In Butler Indiana on Saturday an explosion at A Levy & Co retail dry goods store gasoline lighting plant caused about 10000 dollars in fire losses. The building owned by Mrs Strauss sustained about 300 dollars damage. Insurance coverage totals 18000 from several companies. Contained within a broader local column are public notices and items of interest including political bets and a Notre Dame gym blaze.
Fred Puckett youngest police officer in Muncie Ind gets $100 reward from W M Page after tracing Bert Lesline to a pawn shop, arresting him, and recovering a stolen $200 watch. Page notes officers cannot receive rewards but Puckett was off duty. He also aided in capturing Keating murderers of Allen Robinson in Toledo. Republic Iron and Steel to spend $10,000 on new machinery as plant expands. gas shortages affect local manufacturing.
In Richmond Indiana Margaret Williams wins the Earlham freshman oratorical contest and Harry Michael takes the sophomore title as natural gas supplies remain insufficient to meet demand.
Frinceton Indiana November 10 The Louisville Evansville and St Louis railroad coal up house burned Friday night in an explosion from a torch can. Loss is given as greater than 5000 dollars. No injuries reported.
Numerous local items cover vivid county news. Union Mills schools close for scarlet fever. Anthony Beck dies of stroke. Ennis Copper attacked by dog. Mrs. Bybee’s finger bitten. John Shank killed by slate fall. 93 year old Jonathan Ellis votes in Huntington county. railroad and factory notes including Ke T H eight hour shift and bottle mold machines. various fires, burglaries, and local incidents. eagle captured by Fred Neikamp. several political notes and court actions.
Newly elected Prosecutor Ruckelshaus invited outgoing Prosecutor Pugh to handle the Higgins case if he wishes to prosecute it before the end of Pugh's term. Ruckelshaus said no payment would be made and the court would not allow any allowance without his request. Pugh did not commit to taking the case, leaving possibility of postponement.
Jake Crone faced four liquor law indictment cases. By agreement, he paid a $10 fine in one case and the remaining charges were noted.
The jury awarded Valet Mowbray $5,000 damages in the Howard Gould case. Neither Gould nor his wife attended the verdict. Gould’s counsel moved for a new trial, which was denied. Gould later criticized press coverage as they left the court, praising fair treatment from reporters.
Chicago packers raise beef pork and mutton prices by one cent per pound causing an estimated 39 million dollar yearly gain. Retailers pass higher costs to customers with up to five cent increases on select beef cuts pork tenderloins and mutton chops. Packers say they had been selling dressed meats at a loss for years.
George B. Loving left Fort Worth Friday night for New York to advance the $50,000,000 cattle syndicate deal negotiations. Talks were suspended pending the election.
In New York on November 10 Standard Oil stocks rose 25 points to 680, the highest on record, with a brief touch of 700 at noon. About 15 shares traded Saturday morning, reflecting strong curb market activity.
Announcement on Friday of a steel and iron plate manufacturers pool, including 14 leading firms, immediately raises plate prices by 1.25 to 1.35 dollars per pound.
Nebraska reports show Republicans clinching control across electoral, state, and legislative races with McKinley electors leading by about 8,000 and Dietrich trailing by 5,000 to 6,000. In Texas a telegram from Dallas Democrats congratulates Gov Beckham, noting his upcoming marriage and referencing Kentucky’s Goebel case as a moral cue.
Rumors say a Friday night clash at Anderson pits Sheriff Scott's force against Whiteman's union. Reports claim three killed by dynamite and eight wounded amid a county feud nearing election turmoil. Scott's brother died in the feud earlier. authorities fortified the jail as clashes and evacuations follow.
In Philadelphia on Saturday the grand stand and club house of the Philadelphia driving park association at Point Breeze race track were totally destroyed by fire. Estimated loss around 50 000 dollars.
From Guayaquil dated November 10 reports say a liberal rebellion in Colombia gains momentum. Government defeats mount with Corozal captured, offering rebels a base to threaten Cartagena and Barranquilla. A rebel torpedo boat sighted near Riohacha heads west toward the siege.
Readable market items list prices across meats vegetables fruits nuts teas canned goods fish game and more. Includes hams bacon lard beans onions cabbage oranges bananas apples cranberries oysters seeds flour butter cheese and live poultry with unit prices for bulk and retail.
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