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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1900

Page

2

Punitive measures discussed for Prince Tuan in China

Washington reports ministers Conger McDonald and others to open peace talks and seek full punishment for Chinese officials tied to anti foreign outbreaks. Officials insist substitutes cannot dodge penalties as Pekin ministers unite on Prince Tuan as responsible for killings and legation attacks.

China Conger United States Tr Claude McDonald Great Britain Prince Tuan Pekin Price Tuan

Chinese emperor to establish capital at Sing Nan Fu

The Japanese minister reports that the Chinese emperor plans a new capital at Sing Nan Fu and will not return to Pekin. An undated edict instructs the acting governor of Shansi to select a site for the palace in Sing Nan Fu and to prepare for the move, noting hardships and urging restraint.

Washington Sing-Nan-Fu Pekin Tai‘Yuen Chang-An China Shansi Sing-Nan- Fu

Who Should Foot The Lawyers BIlls In Habeas Cases

In habeas corpus actions against the county workhouse superintendent, disputes arise over who pays legal fees. The prosecutor denies duty, Brown says it, and the superintendent questions payment as the county’s representative. The Whitlock case lacked county counsel, likely to be appealed rather than through habeas. Costs against former superintendent Essman remain unpaid.

Brown John Whitlock Leathers

RAIN WON'T STOP THE RACES AT NEWBY OVAL

Jack Prince, manager of Newby Oval, promises races Saturday afternoon if the weather clears by 4 p m or at 3 45 p m if rain stops.

Jack Prince Newby Oval

Auction reveals Kellogg swindle furniture sale in New York

Friday sale shows James B Kellogg’s uptown furniture auction after prison. Items include a solid brass bedstead with silk spread fetching 300 dollars and Carven mahogany pieces selling high. total proceeds reach 6000 dollars with 16000 dollars of bric a brac remaining and 30 000 dollars to be paid to claimants for a July 4 catastrophe.

New York James B.kellogg Dean Swindle

Millionaire Rice Murder Probe Spurs New York Officials

In New York on Oct 6 district attorneys and police pursue foul play in the death of millionaire William Marsh Rice. They plan to show that checks and estate documents forged to secure his vast fortune. Dr Curry asserts Rice died with rigor mortis. variations involve secretary Jones and lawyer Albert Patrick amid forgery charges.

New York Wm. Marsh. Rice Rice Curry Jong Jones Witthaus Albert T. Patrick

Carelessness blamed for deaths from vaccination says Dr Hurty

Dr Hurty attributes deaths from blood poisoning after vaccination to carelessness in wound care. He rejects impure vaccine as non existent, claiming manufacturers guard against impurities better than mint authorities. He describes the plant as spotless with marble walls and white-clad workers. visitors are required to discard cigars and wear white gowns and caps.

Officials review feed wire route for street railway project

The Board of Works and Assistant General Manager Grant examine proposed feed wires route. They may require changes and suggest sharing poles with telephone lines along several streets. Some streets may pose danger. another trip to inspect the route is planned.

Board of Works Grant Vlinois St Byram-place Sixteenth-st. N Noble St Fulton St St. Clair Washington Board of ‘Works

Carpet thief arrested over stolen valuables in multiple homes

Archie Young, colored, of Drake Street, was arrested Saturday morning after three break ins at Howard carpet cleaning works. He sold a carpet valued at $35 to Mrs. Gladdys of Darnell Street and had others at Elizabeth Krews and Samuel Parker homes. Valued at several hundred dollars, he may be bound over to the grand jury.

Archie Young Drake St Howard Carpet Cleaning Works Gladdys Darnell-st Elizabeth Krews Samuel Parker Parnelil-st

Grand Jury Opens Orphans’ Home Death Probe

Grand jury began examining the death of Herbert Davis at the orphans’ asylum last June amid formaldehyde milk concerns. Prosecutor Pugh and city officials question the coroner’s work and will replay testimonies from witnesses. Investigations into milk adulteration and cigar store gambling continue, with Monday’s report due and three days left.

Herbert Davis Orphan Asylum Pugh Clark City Sanitarian Nash Stuart Orphan = asylum

Doan Stump Will Rally for Prohibition Campaign

Doan, formerly a Republican, will headline the Prohibition rally in Tomlinson hall after joining the Prohibition camp. National HQ requests his appearance at the all day event. The Woolley presidential train returns from Martinsville at 7 30 p m with a 75 member reception and band. EF T McWhirter presides with a long list of vice chairs and speakers including Volney B Cushing and Samuel Dickie.

W. S. Doan Republican National Prohi Woolley Martinsville Tomlinson Hall EF. T. McWhirter Sylvester Johnson Peasant Bond A. B. O" Orcutt Wymond J.’ Beckett J. M. Dungan J. Wilson Charles L

School board orders heating plan and carnival friendly changes

The school board on Friday instructed Business Director Cleland to devise the best heating method after gas was shut off and to report to a special meeting. The library is now lit by Indianapolis Light and Power. Schools will close Wednesday and Friday afternoons for carnival parades. Mrs. Ella Sharpe Duncan donated a collection of musical works, the late Harry Duncan’s property. W W Dunn appointed history teacher at Shortridge High School.

Cleland Indianapolis Light and Power Company O. C. Meyer Indianapolis Ella Sharpe Duncan Harry Duncan Dunn Shortridge High School

Relief fund total reached 34 248 23 in Galveston on Saturday

The Galveston relief fund, coordinated by the board of trade, reported a cumulative total of 34 248 23 by Saturday as it collected donations to aid recovery efforts.

Board of Trade Galveston Relief Fund

English Capitalists Seek Control of U.S. Industries

London financiers declare British capitalists aim to own major American firms including steel, railways, and mines. Negotiations are under way for several log industries and more deals are expected, with profits seen for English investors.

United States America

Indianapolis News Snippets Highlight Local Events and Legal Actions

Salvation Army meetings led by Alexander Damon in Chicago noted. Marion County bar admission for Herbert C. Kahn. Battery A commissions issued for Indianapolis light artillery. Federal suit filed by Joseph F. Inbs against I. E. & St. L. railway for $10,000 damages. Ridpath widow sues Knights of Honor for $2,000 policy. Various local incidents include a drunken driver, a bicycle patrol arrest, and a theft case involving Emma Sanders and others.

East Drive Woodrutt Place Michigan St Indianapolis Light Artillery Herbert C. Kahn Lawson M. Harvey Marion County Bar Judge Allen Mothers’ Club The Knights of Father Mathews James Dowling Church St W. Smith Lafayette Washington and Delaware Sts Joseph F. Inbs St. Louis Miler Roxana Smythe Ridpath John Clark Ridpath Greencastle Knights of Honor Ada Franz Henry Wm. E. Shilling Allen

Trouble in Ward 13 clouds county race

A ward 13 disruption rumor spreads among ward 18 Democrats. A convention delegate says many Democrats oppose Taggart’s methods and will vote against much of the ticket. Printer animosity grows toward Woessner after a tight nomination race with Chas. E. McKee. A Republican cautions the claim as radical. Officials Bernauer Hokey and Donovan resign from the precinct committee in Ward 13.

Taggart Woessner Chas. E. McKee Bernauer Walter Hokey Donovan Thirteenth Ward

Backing of Gas Trust Probe Sparks Council Debate

Councilman Moriarity refuses to reveal who backs the resolution authorizing the investigator for the Consumers' gas trust inquiry. Councilman Billingsley complains this may be mere small democratic politics and withholds support. Sherman Moot, an attorney, is said to have fathered the resolution.

Moriarity Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Billingsley Sherman Moot

Another Plunge in Pork in Chicago Market

October pork closed Saturday at 17 dollars, up 2.50 with no offers. Shorts offered little, market steady until closing bid of 17. Estimated 51,000 barrels in Chicago with longs able to push price to 20 or more. Lard limited by natural factors and likely to rise gradually. Census returns note Newcastle Pennsylvania and Tacoma Washington figures.

Chicago Shorts

Divorce Cases Brought Before Lundianapolis Court

A German court ruling led to multiple divorce proceedings heard by Judge Carter and Judge Leathers. Emma, Roselia, Anna, Lida, Benj, Augusta, and Emma Gaines cited separations, with Gaines noting a 19th century marriage and prior absence after alleged offenses. Other divorces granted included August from Lucinda Mehl, Nancy Matten from Reuben, Emma from Charles Weston, and William from Nettie Coffman.

Stueglich Lundianapolis Judge Carter Judge Leathers Emma Thomas Kurtz Roselia Eugene Haas Anna C. E. Bailey Lida Wm. Lenihan Benj Florence Walters Augusta May Stueglich Theophilus Gaines Germany Mrs. Lenihan

A Pretty Woman Faints in Court

In a police court episode Mrs. Munroe Shilling wife of a mail clerk living on Lord street was fined and ordered to the works for improper relations with James King a colored man. The case appealed to criminal court where she fainted during counsel’s plea and later revived enough to be sent home. Her husband had filed for divorce weeks earlier.

Munroe Shilling Lord St James King E. Court-st Hendricks

Incorporation notices for Indianapolis and Hartford City firms

The Logansport Commercial Club and Home Real Estate Co of Indianapolis report capital stocks of 16000 and names listed including William K. Bellis Chalmers Brown and others. Johnston Glass Co of Hartford City shows capital stock of 150000 with stockholders listed.

Logansport Commercial Club Home Real Estate Company of Indianapolis Capital William K. Bellis Chalmers Brown Herbert G. B. Alexander Chester J. McPherson John J. Appel William R. Zurich Cincinnati Johnston Glass Company Hartford City

Maud Murphy suit seeks damages in alleged relationship case

Maud Murphy sues James W. Chatterbaugh for five thousand dollars claiming the pair met two years ago and he promised marriage then failed to wed. Dora Brand also seeks five thousand dollars from Ellen Kraut over alleged slander regarding improper relations at Kraut's boarding house.

Chatterbaugh Dora Brand Elen Kraut Ellen

Brain Food for Workers Promoted by Mrs J C Roberts

A Dallas writer endorses Grape-Nuts as an aid for brain workers. She reports improved afternoon alertness after lunch and rapid return to work. The article credits the cereal with supplying brain and nerve nourishment and replenishing phosphates used during mental effort.

J. C. Roberts Holmes St Dallas Tex

Nose cancer suit appeals to state supreme court

Henry W. Baker of Campbellsburg sued Dr. George S. Hancock for 5000 alleging misdiagnosis and nose removal due to cancer treatment. The Washington county court ruled for the doctor and the case was appealed to the state supreme court on Saturday.

Washington County George S. Hancock Supreme Court

Captain McGaughey Retires From Butler After Death of Pierson

The Butler College football team loses its captain and full back Carl McGaughey after his parents forbid him to play following the death of Lawrence Pierson of Lake Forest from football injuries. The move is described as a great loss to the team.

Lawrence Pierson Lake Forest Carl ‘McGaughey Butler College Ldss

Miser Leaves 100000 in a Temperance Hotel Death

New York reports gardener James Howie died in a temperance hotel on Friday after living on 15 cents a day. In his trunk authorities found 19600 in gold and bonds. He left a will bequeathing his property to a widow in Scotland.

New York James Howie Scotland

Births and marriages listed in city notices

Frank and Anna Mattox welcome a boy at 1701 Fletcher avenue. Charles and Ida Peasley birth at 1741 Fletcher avenue, a boy. William and Mattie Hirschauer at 1002 Holbrook street, a boy. Arthur and Kate Frankhour at 1071 West McCarty street, a boy. Daniel and Mary Brodrick at 264 Becking street, a boy. John and Mary Cahill at 812 Merkel street, a girl. Jacob and Emma Housen at 1516 Blaine avenue, a girl. James and Veronica Bowen at 1603 Orange street, a boy. Joseph and Louisa Kafader at 1019 Harrison street, a girl. Charles and Eva Brandenburg at 213 East Morris street, a boy. John and Ann Mason on Lexington avenue and Ella Whellemeyer, 21, 705 Prospect street, phthisis pulmonalis. Chas H Stevens, 14 months, 817 Maxwell street, inanition. Infant Githens, 7 days, rear 9735 West Maryland street, spasms. Hilda TL Giese, 4, 2215 Brookside avenue, membranous croup. William H Mansfield, 64, 1404 Cornell avenue, intestinal obstruction. Caroline M Leas, 71, city, paralysis. Josephine K Sharpe, 81, 2105 North Delaware street, chronic bronchitis. Jane Hardy, 49, 1233 West Winchester avenue, angina pectoris. Atha Smith, 2, 84 West Eleventh street, peritonitis. William V Morgan, 47, 622 North Alabama street, peritonitis. Marriages: John L Bardmaker and Mary Williams.

Frank Anna Mattox Fletcherave Charles and Ida Peasley Orange-st Joseph and Louisa Kafader Harrison-st Eva Brandenburg E. Morris Ella Whellemeyer Prospect-st Chas H. Stevens Maxwell-st Githens Maryland-st Hilda TL. Giese Brookside-ave Wiliam H. Mansfield Cornell Ave Caroline M. Leas Josephine K. Sharpe Delaware St Jane Hardy Winchester Atha Smith Eleventh St Wiliam V. Morgan Alabama St

Property Listings for South Park and Nearby Areas

Land and building notices show multiple properties with listed prices. South Park land at 604 Park Way Avenue cottage priced at 900 dollars. Joseph Rosner at 949 King Avenue store room 500. Riley partners at Station Street near Massachusetts Avenue frame house 900. Pioneer Brass Works at 418 248 Pennsylvania Street brick building 7000. J S Cruse agent at 709 Greer Street repairs 140. William M Agness and L M Birk Jr trustees 528 30 N West Street brick building 50. A W Ross Newman Street near Eleventh Street two frame houses 3000 each.

South Park Land Company Parkway-ave Joseph Rosner King-ave William and M. Riley Station-st Massachusetts-ave Pioneer Brass Works Pennsylvania-st J. S. Cruse Greer-st William M. Agness L. M. Birk, Jr N. West-st A. W. Ross Newman-sst Near -Eleventh-st

Grove's Laxative and Quinine Tablets Refund Offer

An old advertisement announces refunds from all druggists if the Grove's laxative and quinine tablets fail to cure. It notes a signature on each box and a price of 250.

Grove

Double Funeral For Horton Couple In Indiana

Dr Ellis Horton of Monrovia Indiana dies suddenly after learning wife Mrs Hortons cancer death shock kills his health. Horton born West Newton Indiana 58 years ago. practiced in Iowa then Monrovia fifteen years. Two sons Frank and Will Horton recent Indianapolis medical college graduates. Funeral set for 10 a m Sunday with burial at West Newton.

W. D. Horton Ellis Horton Monrovia Ind Horton Dr. Horton West Newton Cincinnati Iowa Morgan County Frank Will Horton Indianapolis Medical College

Fay Real Estate Option Extended North of Fall Creek

An option on a large tract north of Fall Creek held by Henry H. Fay and partners was set to expire Saturday but has been extended for one month by Mason J. Osgood, the owner of the ground.

Fay Fall Creek Henry H. Fay Mason J. Osgood

Three Men Sought After Parlor Dispute Leads to Slashing

Police seek Henry Hastings Charles Marshall and James Hook Jr after a Friday night quarrel near Beck's meat market on East Washington Street. Marshall received a stitched arm wound at City dispensary as Hastings challenged him to exit his buggy. Hastings slashed Marshall with a knife following the argument with Hook a Roughrider.

Henry Hastings Charles Marshall James Hook Marshall Hook Hastings Beck E. Washington St

Human head exhumed in Cedar Lake case

In Crown Point Indiana the human head found in Cedar lake was exhumed on Saturday and moved to Deputy Coroner Von Osinski’s office. The box will not be opened until orders arrive from the State Board of Health secretary. The head is expected to go to Purdue for chemical analysis.

Crown Point Ind Cedar Lake von Osinski State Board of Health State Chemical Department Purdue

Thresher Trust Still Sleeps At Annual Meeting

At the National association of thresher manufacturers annual meeting on Friday no revival of the trust was proposed. Elected officers include President F. A. Peevey Port Huron Michigan Vice President C M Avery Peoria Illinois and Secretary Treasurer E C Merwin Massillon Ohio.

National Association of Thresher Manufacturers F. A. Peevey Port Huron Mich C. M. Avery Peoria Til E. C. Merwin Massillon

West Virginia prosecutor candidate shot at banquet

Logan West Virginia October 6 Henry T Spurlock a prosecutor candidate was shot during a banquet at Mitchell Brown ing home after an insult in a toast Milton Samuels fired wounding Spurlock in the breast Spurlock died Friday according to reports

Logan W. Va Henry T. Spurlock Mitchell Browning Spurlock Milton Samuels Samuels

Doctor Stewart and Miss Magee Wed in Secret Ceremony

Loganport reports Dr. J. W. Stewart and Miss Mamie Magee wed secretly on August 16 in Benton Harbor Michigan. News leaked Saturday as the couple departed for a year long tour of Europe.

Logansport Ind J. W. Stewart Mamie Magee

Wheat and Corn Prices and Freight Quotes for October Vic

Milling freight rates show Wheat No. 2 red and No. 8 red at 73 7ac, with corn varieties priced from 38 4c to 42c for multiple white and mixed grades. Oats firm with No. 2 white 2%4c and No. 3 white 24%c, hay firm at No. 1 12.50 90.60, inspections list several car counts by grade and quality across wheat, corn, oats, and hay.

Vic Hay Timothy Othy Prairie

Political campaign schedule for the region

Roosevelt spoke briefly at Brere Hing Illinois while a Prohibition special performed in Evansville. Speakers plan to appear in Louisville on Sunday. Richard Yates of Illinois predicts a Republican win. Bourke Cochran spoke in St Louis predicting Bryan’s prospects. Stevenson set to speak in West Virginia next week.

Roosevelt Brere Hing Evansville Louisville Richard Yates Mlinois Bourke Cochran St. Louis Bryan Stevenson West Virginia

Cattle and Hogs Prices at Indianapolis Union Stock Yards

Yard report lists Saturday receipts of cattle 300 and hogs 3,000 with price ranges for steers cows bulls and veal calves. Quotations cover good to prime to fair to medium grades, feeding and light weights, plus sheep and lambs with corresponding ranges.

Indianapolis Union Cccee Sewneeene

Interstate Live Stock Market Report at Interstate Stock Yards

Cattle receipts 1100 on Saturday with mixed market quotes for steer and heifer lots across weights. Hogs receipts 1180 with ranges from good to prime light to heavy, and sheep and lambs seeing modest demand with quoted prices for lambs and sheep by class.

Grain and dairy price report from Chicago market

Chicago market notes show November wheat at around 1 half to 1 a bushel with December offerings. Corn and oats mixed bid quotes alongside January pork at 11.95 to 12.90 per hundredweight and lard 6.95 to 7.00. Butter prices vary by grade from creameries to imitation and packing stock, with cheese and poultry quotes listed for various grades and products.

Chicago

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