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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1900
Page
2
In New York City on October 16 the Bryan campaign plans a spectacular welcome led by Tammany figures. A reception with 2500 policemen, a ticketed dinner at the Hoffman House, and a grand display of symbols and flowers are arranged to honor William J. Bryan and his running mate Stevenson.
Governor Roosevelt drew a frosty reception in Ohio during a campaign swing. He learned in Kentucky he would not speak in Cincinnati but would address crowds in Covington. Stamina league President Darby arranged a train welcome and escort to league rooms for Roosevelt, but Cox supporters urged cancellation. Roosevelt spoke briefly then faced a chilly Grand Hotel reception, reportedly due to his opposition to Ross Cox for Ohio national committee.
Russia is hard up for money as reports say a $100,000,000 loan may be split evenly between Paris and New York. French bankers initially declined but agreed to match a $50,000,000 New York loan if Russia can float it there. The czar is described as financially strained.
A Washington dispatch says American loot from Tien Tsin totals 378000 dollars with 278000 in gold bars melted by Gen. Chaffee. L Hung Chang asks for return of the gold, unlikely to be complied with. Some soldiers are said to have profited from the spoils at Pekin.
In Marysville Ohio on October 16 the jury selection for the Ferrell case continued. Chas Ferrell a brother and both Julia Costrow and her daughter the accuseds sweetheart attended. Miss Costlow visited the jail adding to a very touching scene as the proceedings proceeded.
Georgetown Ky October 16 defense begins presenting its side in the Youtsey case with 21 witnesses. Dr Carrick reports Youtsey rested poorly after midnight and had paroxysms. Goebel testified Youtsey unlocked executive building doors for Berry Howard Dick Combs and Jim Howard and gave Jim a box of cartridges. Witness says Youtsey conferred with Gov Taylor about killing Goebel. Culton says Youtsey spoke of the plan and that Taylor urged him to leave the state.
Lincoln Illinois October 14 railroad wreck on the C and A at Lawndale killed engineer Eaton and brakeman Strimple and badly injured fireman Wilson. Several freight cars piled up and the cause blamed on track men who tore up a rail and failed to display warning flag.
A Tien-Tsin dispatch reports the council of foreign ministers unanimously approved the French proposals. Mr. Conger opposed, urging that France insist on negotiations rather than letting the proposals shape talks with China.
New York society notes a coming season fad the girl with the cane. She strides Fifth Avenue with a slender dainty stick matching a green polka dotted waist and black golf length skirt. The ensemble suggests Waldorf Astoria elegance and city fashion.
Thomas F. Lane, son-in-law of Kentucky Senator Blackburn, killed himself in Washington Monday night after doctors diagnosed Bright's disease. Lane, American agent for a London gun company, reportedly acted from despair as Blackburn arranged the body’s disposition.
A prominent Quaker declares no Quaker will vote for Bryan. Edward Evans says rural Quakers may be influenced, but not in general. Robert Furnas offers no comment. Mr. Ritter plans to vote Republican for state and county nominees and admires Roosevelt, but cannot support McKinley. He will not actively campaign, having voted for McKinley four years ago.
Berlin report shows German anthropologist Professor Klaatch stating that Darwin's theory is untenable. He asserts man is not descended from apes, basing his view on the upper thigh muscle and limb development, and argues humans are only superior to other mammals in brain development.
May Wright Sewall, president of the International Council of Women, voiced horror at the slang used by delegates at last summer’s biennial convention. She criticized the international exhibit in Earl Court London that portrays American women chewing gum, lamenting the limited vocabulary of American women.
Mary O'Donnell testified she shot Frank Whetsell to frighten him after he kicked her door at her Portland home. She said Whetsell arrived March 8, 1899, and she fired through a screen then shut the door, denying intent to kill.
DeMott, 60, of near Shelby at English Ave, slipped and fell in front of Pearson's drug store on Virginia Ave Tuesday afternoon. He broke a right rib and severely bruised his hips, was taken to City Hospital by a city ambulance. He is described as crippled and has suffered several injuries recently.
Brazil Ind Oct 16 A man passing as a divine healer named Schrader who has been working the "lay on hands" racket here for several days disappeared Monday leaving many unpaid bills.
Fragmentary text mentions bromide and laxative concepts without clear context or coherent event. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are present.
The thirty second great council of the Improved Order of Red Men met in Masonic hall Tuesday morning. K M Hord of Shelbyville, great sachem, reported Indiana membership at 24000 with a 3348 rise last year. John A McGaw showed 6798 57 on hand and a sinking fund of 5028 46. Wilson Roose of Goshen will be elected great sachem. Pocahontas degree to hold state meeting Thursday.
In Richmond Indiana on October 16 a widow Mrs Jennie Neebes Bentonville receives a $14 monthly pension after her husband Eden Neebbes died in the Philippines. At 18 she is described as the youngest widow in the United States drawing a pension and she has a three year old child.
Wealthy New Yorkers on the sound in Larchmont report a wave of dog poisonings. A distraught owner with three prized blue blooded pets is among those affected as authorities probe the incident.
Gov Roosevelt and ex Gov Foraker spoke in Hobbling, Ohio as an elderly mother of Captain Hassan, a Rough Rider killed in the Philippines, was helped to the stand to say she gave her son for the flag and wished Godspeed to the cause.
The Marion marching club traveled to Connersville on a special train with Senator Beveridge for a big rally Tuesday afternoon. Speeches filled the day with Beveridge as the star attraction. Beveridge is to speak in Tomlinson hall Thursday night and the Marion club will form an escort with a small company of rough riders.
The forty fifth annual session of the Grand council of royal and select masons of Indiana met in Masonic hall Tuesday afternoon. John Borough as illustrious grand master delivered his address. Reports were read by grand treasurer Martin H. Rie and grand recorder William H. Smythe. Grand treasurer showed a balance of 1 535 76. Smythe reported 12 years receipts total 17 538 40. The Grand chapter of royal arch masons will meet Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Effie Hawkins wife of George V Hawkins former millionaire racing man and gambling house proprietor of Chicago filed a bankruptcy petition Monday listing liabilities of 598110 and nominal assets Similar action was reported in Chicago by the veteran sporting man it is said
Mrs. John Platt awoke to find her husband dead beside her in St. Joseph Michigan on Monday. The distress drove her into insanity as investigators begin to note the tragic awakening.
In Wilk Barree Pennsylvania a striker's wife killed herself after failing to obtain medicine for illness while her husband was out of work. In Peoria Illinois farmer J H Lane faced arraignment on wife abandonment charges citing his claim her appetite led to poverty and he forced her to sign away property then left her with $50.
Margaret Bosson sold the southeast corner at E Washington and the I E W tracks for 26000 dollars. A defective flue caused a small rear fire at R A Nagle’s barber shop 125 N Illinois Tuesday morning. Fountain squares beat Manual training high school second football team 5 to 0. Albert Chapman Earlham captain resigns due to ill health. Franklin college president Stott to address Yoke fellows Tuesday night. C E Bacon to lecture on Naples Pompeii Vesuvius Tuesday night. Albert Jerusalem brother of R B Jerusalem reported killed in F T H wreck near Princeton and body to Indianapolis for burial. W E Harden says no big games this season. George Miller sentenced 1 to 14 years for horse theft. Hampton Bivings case continued after Mrs Voldenauer findings in kitchen.
In Minnesota on Oct 16 Hanna campaigns at Owatonna and Waseca addressing about 1,500 including women with opera glasses. He argues against Bryan linking to McKinley and warns of economic woes, while quips about iron, coal and wire nails trusts surface. He plans a brief Indiana tour including South Bend and Union City.
Mamie Dolen was fined ten dollars and costs by Judge Daly after loitering at the station. While the wagon prepared for the workhouse, she drank water to which she added a white powder and claimed morphine. Medical tests found no morphine. she admitted the substance was quinine.
Arrangements for entertaining American Public Health Association delegates were made at the Commercial club Monday night. The association meets in the German house Tuesday morning with a carriage ride for female delegates planned later at the Country club. Welcoming addresses by Gov Mount and others plus President Bryce's address are on the schedule.
Secretary Heath of the Republican National Committee projected McKinley winning New York by 75 000 to 100 000 votes. He also predicted Republicans would hold Indiana with minimal losses from gold Democrats. Senator Jones of the Democratic Committee dismissed Heaths New York forecast as nonsense.
David Golden admitted stealing property from Albert Maper in Mattoon Illinois. He led captors to the Clark county wilds where the loot was found and agreed to reveal the location if taken to Vincennes Indiana to bid his sweetheart goodbye. After the farewell Golden kept his word.
Cattle show at Indiana draws top honors for Herefords and Shorthorns. Viscount of Onaka owned by T J Wornall wins best Shorthorn. Brave Archer, the highest priced Shorthorn bull, places fourth. Dandy Rex owned by Gudgell Simpson takes Hereford first prize. Dale owned by Clem Graves is third. Brave Archer cost 7500 dollars and Dale 6000 dollars.
A McDade Texas physician says Grape-Nuts improved his digestion and strength after a long battle with neurasthenia and stomach issues. He reports eating the cereal personally and then carrying it in his pocket and valise, later securing a fresh supply. He claims twenty years in practice and endorses the product as scientifically made. The physician asks his name not be published and offers private inquiries via Postum Cereal Co.
The father and brother of R. Jerusalem identified the body from the E T and H wreck on Tuesday. The deceased’s estate is said to be worth 40000 dollars and burial will be in Indianapolis. His wife, studying in New York, is en route. Martin Wilkison sues the Board of Children's Guardians in habeas corpus to regain custody of Zula Rankin, age 12, claiming she was improperly removed after his care. He is nearly blind, a music teacher, and piano tuner. London reports one case of supposed plague.
Mrs Samuel K Ruick reported a fur cloak missing from the Denison House during a state oratorical contest. Detective Dugan identified a suspect, escorted her to police headquarters, where she confessed to taking the coat and returned it to Mrs Ruick.
President Hadley of Yale college said in a Monday night speech he would vote for McKinley Bryan made no speech on the way to New York Tuesday
Advert says Laxative Bronze and Quinine Tablets are sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure. E. Wee Grove offers boxes at 5 shillings each.
Cattle receipts 650 with varied quotes for steers heifers and cows by weight ranges at Indianapolis union stock yards. Hogs receipts 5000 with price bands for good to choice medium lightweights and packing types. Sheep receipts 150 with good to choice and common to medium quotes.
A special lot offered for sale features Vieting flan nelettes with neat stripes and figured patterns, trimmed waists and four yards wide filcunces around the bottom, separate fitted tunings, priced at 1.50 quality.00.05.
The Wm. H. Block Co quotes wheat and corn prices with multiple grade lines for No. 1 to No. 4 white and red, and oats. Hay prices for timothy and prairie are listed with specific per-bale figures. Inspections tally car counts by grade for wheat, corn, hay, and mixed lots.
On Tuesday October 16 receipts were cattle none hogs 2000 and sheep 140. Cattle prices ranged from good to prime export steers 1850 1500 lbs at 5 25 5 64 to prime to fancy cows 4 0 4 0. Hogs offered good to choice heavy 500 505 with mixed 49 51 later. Lambs and sheep sold good to choice lambs 3 00 4 00 and common to medium sheep 2 0 3. Total stockers and feeders noted with varied prices for light veals and bulls.
Wheat closes higher with November at 94 area and December near 94. Corn gains about 4 to 5 cents with October around 41. Oats up about 2 cents for December. January pork at 11.22 to 11.98, lard 6.55 to 6.60, ribs 5.95 to 6.00. Butter ranges across varieties with creamery and dairy grades, cheese prices mixed from 8 to 12 cents, eggs at 18 cents. Live poultry and other dairy product quotes listed with regional specifics.
Card of thanks from Rev J C and M F Harrison for kindness during bereavement and illness of son Otto. Grateful to white friends for flowers. 1706 Lockwood Ave. FOR RENT: a nicely furnished front
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