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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
2
A letter discusses sound money and its effects in hard times. It argues that the vulnerable, especially the poor and laboring class, suffer as money loses value, urging citizens to reject schemes eroding safe currency and risking national governance. The writer appeals for intelligent, prudent financial policy.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a miners’ credential offer scheduled for 10:20 a.m. The readable portion mentions men and credential actions, but details are incomplete.
President Roosevelt addresses the Society of Friends in Greensburgs plain field, praising their peace influence at The Hague and urging peaceful settlement where possible while warning against turning the Philippines over to Tagal bands or war as a last resort. He stresses avoiding arms and appeals to peace supporters.
New York readers report two additional wills claimed to be by millionaire W. H. Rice. Police suspect a conspiracy to gain his fortune after his death. Lawyer James W. Gerard says Patrick would receive the estate residue outright and notes the alleged will omits any named charity.
W. W. Powell was expelled from the Order of Railway Telegraphers in St. Louis after seven years as president. A clash between Powellites and anti-Powellites erupted in the headquarters corridor, bottles and canes used, police summoned, doors later smashed, and missing records allegedly noted with a warrant planned.
An early 20th century ad notes Snider’s selling assorted items including pint bottles, jelly glasses, and creamery butter. References to regular 25 cent and 8 cent prices appear with Saturday sale mentions and best Elgin creamery butter churned daily.
Kenton and Toledo crowds hear William Jennings Bryan speak from trains and stations. In Kenton 4000 fans hear a short address from a temporary stand near the tracks. In Toledo 500 workmen hear Bryan from a private car platform at 7 am. His Ohio audiences trend smaller than in Indiana, and focus shifts from imperialism to trusts.
The October grand jury was extended to indict a bookmaker at a gambling house while five other indictments remained unpublicized. Investigations into cigar gambling and deaths at the orphan asylum yielded no indictments. The panel adjourned to November with a possible special session next Monday to pursue gamblers.
Green Castle Ind Oct 12 Republican managers express disappointment at General Harrison s equivocal statement endorsing the residential administration and appear to prefer he had kept silent instead of backing W A Carpenter.
Five thousand attendees in Brazil Indiana hail Roosevelt with pro Bryan sentiment noted from four years ago. The crowd includes coal miners and small supporter displays as Roosevelt recalls Bryan's 6 cent miner pay claim, contrasting with current 90 cent wages.
Mrs John W Blake visits Crawfords ville relatives for a family reunion on Tuesday. Two Tennessee penitentiary convicts escaped by sliding down telephone wires from a three story building in Nashville and were captured. On Thursday the city dispensary and city hospital ambulances made only one run, a record given crone size. Seven arrests were made by police, three for drunkenness.
Roosevelt supporters packed Terre Haute Indiana as a massive street crowd lined a two and a half mile long Rough Riders formation through bunting decorated streets while Roosevelt arrived in a motor procession.
An engine of the C. and A. railroad near Curryville exploded Friday at Mexico Missouri blowing Engine 107 to atoms. Porter John Mason was decapitated. Engineer Pat Markey Fireman Crawford and four others were injured. The train ran at normal speed and the cause is unknown.
The Stu reports the county clerk ended charging naturalization fees to the Republican county committee after publication. Republicans must now pay cash just as Democrats do, signaling a shift in the naturalization business during this period.
The association of fire chiefs based in Charleston, South Carolina, has decided to hold its next convention in Indianapolis, extending the event after earlier plans.
A lifelong coffee user details chronic sickness caused by coffee and describes a switch to Postum Food Coffee. He reports dizziness headaches and constipation easing after two months as bowels normalize and health improves, urging others to quit coffee and try Postum. He asks that his name be omitted.
Clifford Day charged with embezzling money from his employees. James McWilliams, steam fitter at the court house in Louisville, was bound over to the grand jury in police court Thursday.
The Sun highlights its popular liners on page seven showcasing job opportunities. Read the liners to discover openings and earnings potential as a call for readers seeking work.
The American baseball league magnates adjourned their session in Chicago on Friday. The farming resolution was adopted and Hartzel was declared to belong to the Chicago National League club. No action was taken on expansion. Another meeting will be held in Chicago within two weeks.
A San Diego dispatch reports Jesse Grant, youngest son of the late Ulysses S. Grant, formerly a steadfast Republican, has joined the Bryan campaign club and contributed to its efforts.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with no cure, no pay. The advertisement notes the price at 25 cents and emphasizes rapid relief.
Chicago wholesale prices show wheat gains across futures with November at 76 to 76 1/2 cents, December 78 1/2 to 79 cents, corn mixed around 40 1/2 to 41 cents, oats up to 22 1/4 cents, and provisions slipping with January pork at 11.37 to 11.50 dollars, lard 6.65 to 6.80, ribs 6.07 to 6.15. Butter ranges vary by grade with creameries and dairies offered, cheese prices listed for multiple varieties, and live poultry and eggs showing mixed movements across hens, ducks, turkeys, and geese.
Local retailer network lists four branches in strategic locations: 304 East Washington Street, 444 West Washington Street, 338 340 Virginia Avenue, and wholesale dept at 5 7 9 11 North Alabama Street. Each branch provides diverse product ranges and contactTel numbers for customer inquiries.
It has developed that Harry Plum mer and Alin Porter of Bellefontaine Street were married on October 1 at Grace Cathedral. The marriage was kept secret from the bride's mother until Thursday when the news became known.
At Indianapolis Union Stock Yards on Oct 12 cattle hogs and sheep receipts were listed with price ranges for quality grades. Steers cows calves bulls and hogs shown with weight classes and bid ranges, plus lambs and stockers summaries for the Friday shipments.
Cattle receipts at Interstate Stock Yards Friday totaled about 120 head. Prices quoted include good to prime export steers 1,350–1,500 lbs at 523.5 to 525, fair to medium export steers 1,200–1,400 lbs at 510 to 540, and prime to fancy export cows around 400 to 500. Hogs receipts 1,000 with quotes for good to choice heavy and fair to good light hogs. Sheep receipts 12 with no Friday shipments. market for good to hot lambs noted.
Common to medium lambs and sheep stand, stockers and feeders sheep noted. Wheat and corn prices vary by grade with No 2 white at 42c and No 4 white mixed around 26 to 38c. Oats steady with No 2 white at 24 1 4c. Hay prices steady with No 1 at 12.50 12.75 and timothy around 11.50 11.75. Inspections report car counts by grade and merchantable status.
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