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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1900
Page
2
Reports from Washington suggest an alleged 200000 strong Chinese force gathered near Siang Fu under Gen Tung Fuh Siang. Officials have no definite confirmation yet but warn the imperial court may move toward the area, signaling potential future trouble.
In Chicago on a Sunday after services Gov. Roosevelt was jeered and mud was thrown by about six newsboys. He stood on the church steps greeting parishioners as men drove the youths away. The group pursued the carriage for two blocks before falling back.
In Joseph Missouri Mrs Alexander Bavts dreamed her husband died then awoke to see him sit up and after she finished her account he died of heart failure. In Guthrie Oklahoma Tom Maxlew, a Roosevelt rough rider, married Nora Brink after arriving Friday. A curious tale notes Miss Brink’s “handy companion” containing sewing supplies sparked their romance.
In New York in October a formal forgery complaint is planned against Albert T. Patrick and Charles F. Jones, the attorney and secretary of the late millionaire W. M. Rice. Handwriting experts are evaluating forged checks with signs pointing to Jones. It is reported Jones studied hypnotism last spring and an affidavit claims he boasted he could control Rice and force a new will.
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania on a Saturday afternoon the second United Mine Workers demonstration since the strike began drew a vast turnout. Shamokin sent a delegation on foot, Mahanoy City and Ashland sent thousands, with about 14 000 men and boys in a monster parade led by President Mitchell.
The item notes multiple brief items: Paris exposition ends November 5, President McKinley returns to Washington on Tuesday, English syndicates buy Pennsylvania coal lands, Mrs. Langtry buys the Imperial Theater in Westminster, Baroness Von Ketteler sails from Yokohama on September 30, Roosevelt draws crowds in Chicago, Bryan visits Louisville, two robbers rob Morgan's gambling house in Sioux City taking 600, Exchange Telegraph Company incorporates in New Jersey to operate Board of Trade lines, Tom Christian kills Frank Perkins in Lexington after a refused match, Philippine revenues for seven months in 1900 total 4,782,030 up 2,095,335 from 1899, Messenger Baxter who killed a bandit near Kansas City last week given 500 by railway, Rev B J Pirtle of Jasper Tennessee commits suicide in Presbyterian church, and a note about unemployment.
Gov Roosevelt arrives at Peoria court house square before about 15000, praising all men up as a democratic ideal. He links Bryan’s platform to free silver, riot, and mob rule, denounces imperialism and press corruption, and urges readers to be observers not followers while defending liberty and order.
A dynamite blast in Eveleth Minnesota destroyed 100 by 20 foot hole in the powder magazine Sunday. The cause is unknown and 7,500 pounds of dynamite were involved. Many injured and property loss estimated at 320600 dollars. nearly every window in the town was demolished.
Prof. Koch of Berlin arrives in Hong Kong from New Guinea where he reports a malaria cure preparation whose main ingredient is quinine. He says malaria was reduced to a minimum at Stephensort New Guinea by his method.
Scott McKeown in San Francisco plans a new life as a cattle rancher after squandering $400,000. He has given his wife Dorothy Studebaker the $250 monthly allowance once provided by relatives.
City Life items report a 135 percent building rise in September and the death of Malcolm Jameson of Indianapolis in Portland. Shortridge cadets reorganize under Paul Collins, with Thomas Sathro as drill instructor. The South Side Mannerchor performs at Tomlinson Hall under Prof Joseph Caintermanin, followed by a dance. An upcoming Y M C A railroad departments convention in Philadelphia expects 1 000 attendees.
In Salem Illinois on Monday crowds greeted W. J. Bryan the former presidential candidate. Marion county residents organized early coverage and townsfolk filled the streets by dawn. About 4 000 listened at the courthouse as Bryan recalled his first political speech and mourned his parents graves while noting McKinley and Roosevelt pictures in windows.
Cornelius Vanderbilt shows sportsmanlike conduct by surrendering the Rainbow cups after a racing scandal. Duryea and Whitney claim extra ballast was added post measurement by Captain Parker. Vanderbilt takes responsibility, while yachtsmen doubt his knowledge of the action.
A Fort Worth dispatch to the Post reports M. D. McNeely received word from James Broughton in Galveston that a man entombed under debris for 19 days was rescued and is now hospitalized with a likely recovery. The account notes disbelief yet confirms the event.
In Joliet Illinois about 100 people met the Roosevelt special at the depot and roughly 1000 gathered at the courthouse for his address. Republican leaders met at the Chicago club to plan Hanna's westward follow to offset eastern gains and cover Illinois Indiana and New Hampshire which are deemed doubtful. Roosevelt's voice is described as strong as ever.
A Cheyenne traveler returning from Egypt says he spoke there with D. D. Dare, the defaulting cashier of a local bank and a bank at San Diego. His stakes amounted to 460000 dollars.
Wm. Branch a Black man was put on trial in Elbert County Ga for killing two white men and fatally shooting the wife of one. A mob gathered with threats to lynch him if the jury fails to convict.
Births show Walter and Nettie Booker a boy at 2122 Yandes street and several other couples welcoming sons and daughters at various addresses. Deaths include Dorotha Ross at 10 months with whooping cough and Eva McCoy with congestion of lungs. typhoid fever, insanity hospital, and other conditions noted. Marriages list pairs such as Arthur B Poindexter with Tori J Weinberg and John Davie with Sadie Lineback, among others.
A list records residents and addresses with home repairs remodels and frame houses. Entries include Alice Mann 2085 E Washington re pairs $7 William Linn near Big Four tracks remodel 35 Willam Webb near Miley frame house 1500 A B Wilson 2015 Bellefontaine re pairs 700 Mrs C A Mayer 1113 Broadway re model 300 M P Armstrong 36 Ruth cottage 1100 T M Thomson 3328 N Capitol re pairs 600 E L Stanley Capitol near 34th frame house 200 Wests 31st near Clifton frame house 2000 W C Brandt 1714 Lexington kitchen 100 A Sargent 2115 Orange repairs 50 B Shinion 939 Maple frame house 300 E Riehle Sugar Grove and 25th frame house 800
Berlin dispatch reports a collision at Kaiserhof station Monday killing ten and wounding twenty six. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators began work.
Reports note a rich gold strike in the Scandia mountains New Mexico with an assay claimed at 30000 per ton. Southern Pacific orders eight Cooke works locomotives. A Watson Barwood man is found dead with a crushed head after drinking. Ed Burnett is arrested. West Point cadet mess waiters win a wage raise. Shenandoah soldiers possibly to withdraw. Florida orange crop forecast at one million boxes. A new West Indies order nights of Antilles cited. National Steel to ship 10000 tons of steel rails to New Zealand from Youngstown Ohio.
Ex Governor Foster of Ohio predicts a larger McKinley majority in Ohio than in 6. Bishop Fowler of the Methodist church will lecture in Chicago on Lincoln and McKinley. Bryan addressed 4,500 at Benton Illinois, former home of John A. Logan. Gov Hogg of Texas met Hanna in Chicago and joked about dollar marks on trousers. Senator Thurston plans two days in Ohio two in Indiana and two in Illinois for campaign work.
Debs declares in a Masonic hall speech that the contest for control is among the republicans capitalists democrats middle class and socialists, argues trusts are a product of industrial expansion, and predicts the working class will rule as socialism follows capitalism toward its grave. He cites an eight to one working class majority and condemns reformers who oppose socialism.
Special interest centers on the Tuesday convention with about two hundred camps represented. A national association committee from New York will discuss consolidating veteran groups. Gen. McKee of Indiana will preside in Commander Huling’s absence.
Chicago report notes on Monday John M Harlan a U S Supreme Court justice announced his allegiance to McKinley in the presidential contest raising political alignment among national figures.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Tehiste as a cough suppressant and laxative that cures a cold in one day. The copy promises relief with no cure, price listed as 23 cents.
Secretary treasurer W B Wilson of the United Mine Workers explains the impact of operator offers on the general strike. He argues the dispute remains unresolved and cites sliding scales dockage semi monthly pay and powder price effects. He urges a meeting of operators and affected miners to reach a durable settlement. He notes regional mining differences and cites powder usage with 1899 figures of 1 372 691 kegs.
Gen. Hare with two First Infantry battalions departs for Marinduque to rescue Capt. Shields and 52 men of the twenty-ninth volunteer infantry believed captured by Filipinos. The relief effort emphasizes urgency and military cooperation in the campaign.
A twelve juror panel is seated with 11 Democrats and one Prohibitionist. Defense moves to set aside swearing and to require the Commonwealth to specify the charge against Youtsey. The judge overrules the motions. further demurrer and conference follow as the case debates trial charges.
At the U S Naval Academy Superintendent Wainwright has ordered a court of inquiry into hazing of fourthclassmen by upperclassmen. The case could lead to court martial of the upperclassmen.
Cattle receipts Monday total 100 with no shipments. Prices listed for good to prime steers and cows, heifers, veal, and bulls across weight classes. Hogs receipts 2,000 and small shipments. sheep and lamb prices shown for common to choice grades with stockers and feeding types.
Wheat prices show weakness for No 2 red Toc track and No 3 red at milling freight October 644c. Corn remains firm with multiple white and mixed grades ranging from 38c to 42c, plus yellow and mixed. Oats stay firm with No 2 white at 24 4c and No 3 white at 24 4c. Hay prices for timothy and clover listed. inspections recorded by grade and car counts for wheat corn hay and miscellaneous.
Four Big Stores list locations in Washington Street and Virginia Avenue with several branches. The addresses include 304 and 444 W Washington Street, 338 340 Virginia Ave, and 5 7 9 11 N Alabama Street, each with listed telephone prefixes.
Wheat and corn futures show modest gains and losses with November contracts at 76 and 37 percent respectively, while oats remain around 22 to 23 cents. Pork futures firm but unsettled. October trades start at 17 then 16 dollars. Butter and cheese pricing listed across multiple grades. live poultry and eggs show varied small moves.
Receipts and quotes from Interstate Stock Yards show Monday shipments for cattle hogs and sheep. Prices span good to prime export steers and heifers, prime to fancy cows, veals and bulls with ranges listed across weight classes. Hogs and sheep quotations accompany the stock list with per head and per hundred weight figures.
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