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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
2
Gen Techitshagoff reports a fierce battle on Sept 22 at Tunginchin. Russian forces of about 600 entrenched, Chinese casualties high. Russians suffer seven killed and five wounded. Col Artamonos, advancing on 14,000 Chinese south of Chwang Chung Pu, is forced to retreat.
The state factory inspectors adjourned after adopting resolutions and electing officers led by President John Williams of New York and vice presidents from Missouri Wisconsin and Rhode Island. They urged labor organizations to place inspectors in all states and enforce child labor laws. William A. Hughes of Pennsylvania and John H. Story of New York presented papers on sweat shops during a tour that included Alexandria Elwood and Anderson aboard special trains, with emphasis on a glass factory and a special plate glass cast for the trip.
A farmer met two strangers on West Vermont street near Illinois and Capitol avenues Thursday night. They offered to guide him to Capitol Avenue,Venturing toward an alley, he objected and Thadeus Houston intervened. One man drew a knife and the farmer fled as Trollstom summoned help. Morris Dowd chased with a revolver. Bicycle cops arrived after a phone call, but sped past the scene, prompting the assailants to run.
Wm Elder of Armstrong Park Land Company filed a plat for recently acquired land in the recorder's office on Friday. The filing cost exceeded $10, with the company having $137,800 capital stock and 717 lots shown on the plat.
The appellate court reversed the decision in the case of Charles Welch of Farmersburg against the E. and T. H. railroad for personal injuries. Welch, a liveryman, was on the platform soliciting patrons when an engine killed William Bostic, hurling him onto Welch and causing severe injuries. Welch had been awarded $500 in the lower court.
Eleven firefighters were injured when a blaze in Waltham Massachusetts destroyed their own house. They jumped 20 feet from windows while asleep. many suffered broken bones. Loss estimated at 40000 dollars. Three horses perished.
London liberals express disappointment as results show conservatives leading with 286 seats to 12 for opposition liberals labor and nation lists at noon Friday. Conservatives have gained 22 seats while liberals gain 16.
In Baugtnie Florida a Native woman at a fishing camp fatally stabbed a drunken Black man who had insulted her. The incident occurred Thursday and left the assailant dead almost instantly while bystanders watched.
Edward Coyle aged 51 died from a stray bullet wound during the recent riot in Bhenandoah Pennsylvania. Coyle, a miner by trade, did not participate in the disturbance. He died Friday.
Georgetown jurist Judge Cantril ordered a jury to be empaneled in the Youtsey case on Friday as proceedings moved forward in kby, Oct. 5.
John Denton of Orange County faced a $1 tax fine for a dog without a receipt and appealed to the supreme court which returned the case for indictment faults. A Marion Superior Court lien decision over a mortgage on the Advance Manufacturing plant, held by George McCaslin as trustee, and precedence over Robert Denny’s trustee lien, was affirmed. The coal strike situation in Pennsylvania remained unchanged Sunday. Bromide mentions a laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablet, a long standing cold remedy, priced 6c.
Henry Weadlack argues police court practice is flawed citing 14 violations in recent proceedings. He contends two police courts and a pauper attorney are needed to fairly handle cases, warning that many innocent people are jailed before charges are explained.
National secretary Frenzel released a voters address from Gold Democratic National Headquarters but refused to provide copies to newspapers not receiving a specific press association service. The move limits access to the campaign communication.
Gurley, delegate of the Philadelphia carpenters union, returns from Scranton and expects the national headquarters to move to Indianapolis after a referendum this month. Union No. 281 sends sympathy to Oliver D. Louek on the death of his daughter Emma.
Vancouver dispatch reports five scientists perished in the Tasmanian mountains after extreme cold. Prof Hannay kept a diary describing the freeze responses including blood oozing from faces and feet swelling after removing shoes, the diary ending there.
In Elwood on Oct. 12 Bertha sues John Hizer for divorce claiming lack of support. Multiple deaths and medical notes include Jane Handy and Athan Smith, with Coroner Nash ruling causes as heart neuralgia and dropsy respectively. Local events feature the South-side Mannerchor concert, a shopping bag theft confession by Maud Lappin, and Mevia White suing Conrad Schier for damages.
Jailer Wiltsie alleges 338 prisoners receive food valued at 16 cent corn syrup twice daily and stomach profits for the sheriff. He contends sheriff Clark makes about 3600 dollars yearly from the county hotel while jail costs range from 17 to 20 cents per prisoner per day. County officials defend the sheriff and counter that costs and profits are misrepresented by the claim.
W E Curtis reports Croker is mobilizing to aid Bryan in New York with an implied bargain. If Bryan wins Croker would allot New York offices to the faithful and name Senator Pratt's successor, signaling a strategic shift and a likely setback for ex Senator Hin.
A syndicate offers a flat three-cent fare in exchange for a blanket franchise covering the territory of the Union Traction Company and the Chicago City Railway Company in Chicago.
The special council committee appointed to investigate the Consumers' gas trust company met for its first session Friday in Councilman Sam Perrott's office. Perrott admitted uncertainty on how the inquiry will start. A suggestion to make the probe intelligent was met with a wry reply that such inquiries are usually intelligent.
Chicago reporters note that ministers and laymen of the Rock River Conference protest the reappointment of presiding elders who have served their six year term. The action reflects tensions within church leadership circles and calls for scrutiny of tenure limits. The protest signals possible changes in church governance and future leadership alignments.
Miners in Barrett Kentucky win their union recognition strike. Miss Margaret Abbott of Chicago wins the Paris ladies golf title. Thirty kegs of powder explode in Shamokin Pennsylvania injuring three. The Santa Ana sails from Nome to Seattle with 267 passengers and 600000 dollars. A boiler explosion kills two men in Athens Texas. General manager Hays denies promotion to Southern Pacific. Sara Bernhardt plans America visit November 10 for flood relief benefit.
Chicago October pork jumped two dollars a barrel after rumors of cornering by large buyers. Friday trade closed at 13.10 dollars, with Cudahy predicting higher prices as lard and pork remain scarce and the consumer gains on producers amid brisk market activity.
Gov Roosevelt greeted by a 20,000 crowd in Waterloo Iowa as 71 carloads of excursionists joined a parade. He delivered a speech with other speakers including Senator Dolliver Gov Shaw Speaker Henderson and Curtis Guild.
Louis Howland of Indianapolis serves as district 7 election marshal tasked with delivering the electoral vote to the governor. The role exists for each congressional district, assigning a marshal to oversee the process.
Births list several families including Marcellus and Ettie Wallsmith and J D and Nora Knipe with infant gender notes. Death entries note Marie Danziger hemorrhage of brain and others with conditions such as croup debility and apoplexy. Marriages listed include Lorenzo F. Mabe with Aurelia Hurley and Daniel Langdon with Florence Wilson among others.
Secretary-treasurer Wilson of the United Mine Workers, back from Pennsylvania, says the dispute among operators with and without tidewater lines blocks wage increases due to freight rates about 60 percent of coal prices. He notes union recognition may be waived if other striker demands are met and reports President Mitchell remains confident.
The Indiana association of democratic clubs elected W. H. Eichhorn as president and John H. Rieln as vice president. Charles J. McCullough became secretary, George Marott treasurer, and Henry Warrum named district member of the executive committee. Some proposed leaders were reportedly ignored.
In Wheeling West Virginia on Friday Oct 5 attorney M F Dryden was killed by his father in law Thomas Workman. Dryden reportedly had an ungovernable temper. Workman said he acted after Dryden attempted to choke his wife, a struggle ensued and he shot Dryden then surrendered to authorities.
Mrs Belle H Jones of Salisbury Maryland describes coffee withdrawal due to health fears She switched to tea then Postum Food Coffee and regained her lost weight Within three years she says she improved immediately and never misses Postum praising its nourishment and satisfaction.
Parrott and Taggart at the corner of Pennsylvania and Georgia streets perform repairs for 500 dollars. Imma A. Kandle at 112 Bismarck Avenue adds on for 125 dollars. J G Pendergast at 815 North Capitol Avenue remodels for 500 dollars. J A Morrison at 1412 Park Avenue builds a barn for 185 dollars. Terre Haute Brewing Company at 18 Shelby Street repairs for 200 dollars. M C Kuntz at 1201 North Senate Avenue adds for 20 dollars. A S Crimans at 24 Hamilton Avenue repairs for 90 dollars. Peter Wagner at the corner of Michigan Street and Highland Avenue adds for 7 dollars.
Betting odds for the presidential race shift to 3 to 1 in New York. Ed Montague a Wall Street broker and Tammany man placed an $8 500 to 1 000 wager. James Kilduff and J W Ullman stake large sums on McKinley winning in Ohio. A Florida dispatch reports E B Higins, an elderly man with money, missing while bound for Marengo Indiana amid fears of foul play.
Allen Jennings was arrested on Friday for obstructing the sidewalk at Washington and Illinoissis while delivering a political tirade to a crowd. He refused police orders to disperse and is identified as a Democrat and advance agent of the Coxey army.
Ad copy promises rapid relief from a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents. The message frames the product as a quick cure without further payment.
Chicago markets report corn oats butter cheese and livestock prices for several futures months with prices listed. Indianapolis Union Stock Yards cattle hogs sheep and horse receipts and price ranges are provided for various grades and weights.
Interstate Stock Yards report for October 3 lists cattle receipts at 200, with Friday shipments and price ranges across classes: butcher steers 475 to 523, feeders 96 to 1,100 pounds, heifers 300 to 450, export cows 400 to 455, calves 30 to 65 cents, bulls 273 to 508, and hogs receipts 1,146 with price tiers from good to prime. Grain quotes include wheat, corn, oats, and hay with weekly inspections and car counts.
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