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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
3
Court martial memoirs recount Cadet Kalbfus praising a Marine detachment during Seymour relief in China. The vivid account notes ashore hardship for over 30 days, brushes with the enemy, and a bicycle charge that rivals Curtin’s surrender telegraph as a historic feat.
In Judge Daly's court a Utah style case unfolds as Moses Willams and Lora Williams face charges of improper relations. The scene centers on home visits, accusations from neighbors, and questions of marriage status and paternity amid a tense community dispute.
General Lew Wallace voiced support for Theodore Roosevelt in 1900 context, declaring he will vote for McKinley and the entire Republican state ticket. He argued no voter should back a candidate nominated by three parties. He spoke before Montgomery County Republicans in Crawfordsville on October 2.
Henry Dorn founder of the inspectors association spoke on early days while Charles Litchman of the National industrial association praised good work and opposed child labor. W E Walling of New York urged protection for workers. John J Williams from Wisconsin cited no chance for sweat shops under state law as inspectors toured T B Laycock and Elwood factories.
In Georgetown Kentucky on October 3 a subpoena duces tecum directed Clerk Ford of Franklin circuit court to bring to Georgetown items filed as evidence in the Howard case. The Youtsey case was adjourned until Friday.
William Borgert 34 of Virginia died at 4 p m Tuesday at his mother's home 1426 S Meridian St He was the leading bass singer at Sacred Heart church and member of church societies Funeral will be at the church 8 a m Thursday A Shinny Challenge The Lexington Star shinney team seeks opponents for a game Oct 10 Reply to Arthur Place 176 N Lexington Ave
The street car company asks the Board of works to permit removing feed wires on all downtown streets and rerouting them via alleys and side streets. A Friday site visit with company representatives will assess impacts. The board already approved vacation of an alley, widening Vermont street, and moving trolley poles on Senate Avenue.
NAV YORK Oct 3 Richard Croker declared he would wield imperial power to force Hanna and allies to bow to him. He said Republicans attack him personally while trusts influence Bryan voters. Croker warned of blacklisting if workers are discharged and urged support for Bryan over imperialism and trusts. Roosevelt he called a wild man for railing at trusts and Tammany influence in Nebraska.
A crowd estimated at about 10,000 greeted Republican supporters as they returned from Noblesville. Democrats jeered but faded as the procession passed. Attorney-general Taylor praised Republican gains and questioned Bryan's proposals. Mayor Dunlap of Anderson also spoke.
In Portland Indiana a southbound Grand Rapids and Indiana passenger train due at 8 20 am Wednesday crashed into an uncleared freight. Engineer Jones suffered a broken left leg and other injuries while Fireman Britten was cut but remounted the engine after the collision. The trains remained on track.
Henry A. Johnson attended the Denison event as a spectator on Wednesday. A converted ex-Republican congressman, Johnson drew interest among attendees. Fraz B. Posey also appeared at Denison for the gathering.
Dr Martin, president of the Imperial University of Pekin, who had lived in Shanghai for 53 years, spoke on the siege of the city. He declared that in every site where Christian blood was shed a monument of vengeance should point heavenward as a warning. He blamed Mr Conger, the United States minister, for his lack of knowledge of the siege and the legation's conduct.
Ed Fitzgerald faced a criminal court jury on a charge of robbing Father Gavish's rectory. His wife and two young sons sat nearby as the jurors requested a lunch break and were sent out for dinner before a verdict was delivered.
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Hanna will begin a stump tour starting October 15 at Madison Wisconsin. He will then campaign two days in South Dakota and two in Nebraska with Frye. The pair reportedly dislike Pettigrew, influencing the route choice. Also noted is a Delaware street lot sale for 8500 by Will H. Lutta to Harry and Edward Stout and Francis M. Montgomery.
A long list records births and deaths from households across the city. Notable entries include Rebecca Fields at St. Vincent's Hospital with a ruptured ovarian tumor, Opal Larrie with shock, Livy Johnson with cerebral syphilis, Sammel U. Roberts with chronic nephritis, and multiple newborns and infant illnesses or deaths. Other items show numerous marriages and residents in addresses throughout the city.
The notice lists multiple property owners and their requested work with costs: M. Ronecker at 1514 Woolawn-ave kitchen $110. O. C. and M. M. Myers at 1039 W Udell-st brick veneer building $1,400. Mrs. L. Ford Elder-ave cottage $960. Co. A. Leich 914 Prospect-st addition $250. Harry Rowe 3424 N Capitol-ave dwelling $1,200. Albert Gall 308 E Washington-st regalds $50. Sophia Peters near Dakota and Morris-sts frame cottage $114. W. F. and H. W. Barrows 2226 N Finis-st repairs $1,200. E. T. Mauer 638 Blake-st shed $50.
An old style advertisement touts Pride of Peoria Flour as the highest grade of Spring Patent best for good bread. It promises 28 more loaves per barrel than straight grades and notes New York grapes arriving fresh in large baskets each day.
The notice lists multiple store branches with addresses and telephone numbers: 304 East Washington Street branch 1641, 444 West Washington Street branch 1645, 338 340 Virginia Avenue branch 2754, and Wholesale department at 5 7 9 11 North Alabama Street branch 1641.
Opal Terrie an 18 year old colored woman died after a writ of ejectment was served on her while ill with typhoid fever. The eviction action, filed by German Fire Insurance Company of Indiana owner of the house MIS Nebraska St, prompted coroner notification and potential damages suit by her husband Robert Lerrie. Constable Philly Marr served the writ despite the illness. company says Terrie’s condition was unknown at the office. Lerrie alleges rent tender was refused and disputes the eviction.
The Standard Tea and Grocery Company lists multiple shop locations including at 151 N Delaware near Ohio 79 Massachusetts Ave near Noble Street 1116 Shelby Street near Fountain Square 445 W Washington near West and 338 Indiana Ave near Senate in the company’s directory.
Flora Indiana October 3 Oscar C Marsh a bridge contractor formerly of Chicago attempted death by his own action by cutting his throat while in a buggy He is believed to be in a critical condition and may die from the injury
The Postum Cereal Co. invites readers to write detailed truthful experiences about coffee replacement with Postum. Prizes include cash and gold pieces for top 325 writers, with judges selecting between October 20 and November 1, 1800. Submit letters to Battle Creek, Michigan, including name and address.
In Supreme Court the Ripley county lynching case reaches the bench as Mrs. Lalu C. Jenkins, appointed executrix of her husband’s estate, seeks permission to sue the lynchers. The trial court denied the application, and the appeal follows.
In Indianapolis area city life notes, the electric bulbs on one side of a clothing store sign were removed and the sign shifted back to the wall on Wednesday per Building Inspector Ledell's directive. In New Albany, 10 year old Ben Corbett was arrested as a runaway after arriving by freight from Taswell, Crawford county. He said he wanted to visit his mother in Indianapolis. his father is dead and he had been living with a farmer.
Indianapolis stock yard prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs. Receipts: cattle 89 head on Oct 2 and hogs 7,000. strong bidder activity with Good to prime steers 1,350 lb and up 4 75 to 8 75 per cwt, Good to choice cows 3 to 9 00, Hogs good to choice medium and heavy 3 30 to 5 45, Sheep 3 25 to 4 50 for good to choice, veal calves 3 25 to 5 25, stockers and feedings listed.
Wheat quotes show No 2 red at 77c with milling freight, No 3 red 77c, No 4 red 72c, October 77c. Corn bids list No 1 white 41? and No 2 white 41? with various No 3 and No 4 whites around 40c to 39c, plus No 2 yellow 41c4. Hay firmer with No 1 around 12.59 to 13.00, No 3 timothy 11.50 to 12.00. Inspections report 20 wheat cars, 20 corn cars, 4 hay cars, plus mixed lots and rejects.
Market activity on Oct 3 shows cattle receipts around 60 with shipments listed. Prices for Good to prime export steers 1,829 to 1,500 lbs average 525 5 64, and various grades for butcher steers, feeders, cows, calves, and veals follow, with hogs and sheep quotes and limited Wednesday shipments.
Wheat and grain prices move with gains and feature quotes for November and December contracts. Provisions list pork, lard, ribs, and butter prices, with cheese, eggs, and poultry values alongside regional lot figures and per dozen pricing.
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