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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1900
Page
2
A discussion outlines possible cuts to war revenue taxes with a projected 160 million dollar intake. A first reduction may target deeds and mortgages while beer tax change remains unlikely. Brewers seek relief and medicines makers may gain small adjustments amid calls to preserve a large tax portion.
Gov Roosevelt outlines three aspects of the ice trust issue involving Mayor Van Wyck. He cites public hypocrisy in denouncing trusts while owning stock, questions legality under anti trust law, and weighs whether he can act against the mayor under the Greater New York charter.
Secretary Long stated that a Manila cablegram claiming Captain McCalla of the Newark is on trial by court martial was an error. The accusations concern irrational and bad management and lack of discipline. A prior dispute with Lieutenant Caldwell prompted Admiral Remey to order a court of inquiry.
In Manila Indiana on Sunday Ernest E Wilkes who died by his own hand last week was interred. His widow created a startling scene at the burial and nearly fell into the grave as she tried to look at the body. She ripped a handle from the casket and attempted to break the glass over his face while friends and relatives restrained her until the casket was lowered.
In Brownsberg Indiana on November 19 a 15 year old boy, son of John Lacy near Royalton, died when an old shotgun overloaded and exploded. The gun barrel was blown 30 feet from his body and the other boys present narrowly escaped injury.
In Birmingham Alabama on November 19 Mary Langley once engaged to a Shelby County farmer waited thirty years for a groom who never returned. After family died her chairbound life led to the almshouse and her death Saturday. She had asked to be buried sitting, a wish not granted.
It was understood the Big Four firemen board of adjustment will call on Supt. Van Winkle Monday afternoon to demand restoration of the 1893 wage scale. The action aims to secure pay levels once in force for firefighters.
London dispatch says plans mature for the absorption by the New York Central of the Erle and Wabash systems. William Lee of Kingan's and Harry Wolfie were brought before Judge Daly after Sunday street fight. Wolfie yanked Lee to the ground and kicked him in the head.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with a claim of curing colds in one day and offers no cure no pay. The copy lists price at two cents and markets the product as a cold remedy.
Deke Gus Drogo Montagu Duke of Manchester wed Helena Zimmerman Cincinnati millionaire’s daughter without guests. They planned to sail Nov 24 for the United States to seek her father’s forgiveness after his opposition. Dowager duchess took ill. the duke, 23, known for spendthrift ways, received the castle and 1700 acres as dowry.
Mayor Taggart says a supposed bet with W M Hoey of Nogales about bear cubs is not a fact. He explains Mark Lully gave him two cubs, but Indianapolis parks already have bears, so he did not accept. He notes a hypothetical transfer to Washington and inaugural parade if Bryan or McKinley had won, but the bet was off when he did not accept.
Jefferson D Jordan Samuel Thompson and others were brought before Judge Daly Monday charged with visiting a gambling house. They were arrested Saturday night by Sergeant Crane and patrols. cases continued.
Birth notices list several couples with addresses and newborns a boy or girl for Godfrey Mack Minnie Mack Carrie Luetzel Rajal Thorp Schumacher Lewis Russell Meyer Hert and others Death notices include infant Bader Laura J Stutsman Sara Box Mary Conger George Warren West Suizzie Coulson George McGarrahan Louise Butzka Richard Ashby Earlie Shaffer Katie Stribey and others Marriages record Charles B Chrysler Ola V Parson Thomas Baker Etta Smith Charles Flesher Statie Price Orville Kendrick Emma Miller Harry Moore Emma Knap James Rasdell Lida Pettiford Jesse Smock Maggie Wheeler Charles Gieseking Jennie Fontner Frank Southard May Bow sher Frank Jarvis Lizzie Roundtree.
James B Adams of Prospect Street and Churchman Avenue adds a frame structure costing 300 dollars. Walter Winnings on Jackson Street near Warman Avenue builds a house and shed for 500 dollars. Ellen Ford on Minerva Street near Michigan remodels for 100 dollars.
Colfax Indiana faced a $6,000 fire Monday that destroyed three or four business houses, with damage concentrated on the commercial block.
Joseph Howard faced a police court on a $9 theft charge from a cash register at the Eldorado saloon on E Washington St. Mayor Taggart plans a Nogales trip Monday night with William H Schmidt and others to discuss mining interests, with Controller Johnson slated as acting mayor in his absence. Andrew G Martin was arrested in May by Detectives Asch and Griffin in the Panhandle freight yards for allegedly stealing drugs. G O Hoefgen was unloading a shay in the alley on Prospect St.
Omaha dispatch reports Rev. Francis Hermans, former Swedish Lutheran pastor, linked to the disappearances of two young women after he moved from Salt Lake City. Sheriff Howells traces him to Omaha as authorities search for the suspect. Hermans was tied to the death of his wife and alleged savage killings and cremation in a church furnace.
The bodies of Mrs. Van Liew and her two year old son were found in the ruins of their home in Trenton New Jersey. Police say the deaths were murder then set fire to hide the crime. A Black man named Robert Hensen was arrested. he had been ordered from the Van Liew home recently by Mrs. Van Liew and allegedly vowed revenge.
Lambert D. Davis bicycle repairer at 45 Missouri street was fined 25 dollars in police court by Special judge Ryan for conducting a crap game during carnival week. Davis admitted the offense after declaring it his first sin in 20 years in Indianapolis and he interrupted witnesses until the judge warned of contempt.
President Moore of the Interstate Good Roads Association led delegates from every state at the first national convention to push a national good roads bill. The plan includes appointing committees to urge passage and memorializing Congress for 100000 dollars. Convict labor on roads is promoted to ease competition with manufacturers.
Chicago police report four hundred arrests since Saturday night with every station filled at daybreak Monday. The roundup includes numerous long time offenders among pickpockets highwaymen and burglars. In Washington the Supreme Court ruled Tennessee's cigarette sale ban constitutional.
Henry Seyfried resigns as city prosecutor in police court. City Attorney Bell appoints John H. Kingsbury to the position. Ingebury is listed among defeated Democratic nominees for state senator.
John Ruckelshaus was sworn in on Saturday and will not try any cases until the Higgins bribery case concludes, authorities said.
Wheat futures ease with December at 71 4 special percent? cash and January at 72 5. Corn shows slight gains for November and losses for other months. Live poultry prices list turkeys chickens ducks and geese with per dozen and per head figures, while eggs butter cheese and other dairy products show mixed gains and declines across grades and types.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to No 2 red and white wheat grades, milling freight costs, November figures, and a line about corn bread and wagon trade. Names, dates, and locations are unclear due to damage, but the text centers on agricultural commodity prices and freight terms.
Readable sections show mixed No 3 white and No 4 yellow oats prices, timothy hay prices, and extensive Inspections data for wheat, corn, oats, and hay. Cattle and hog receipts, prices for good to choice, fair to medium, and common categories, and sheep and lamb quotes. Market conditions indicate varied demand with mixed grade ranges and vehicle lot counts.
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