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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1900

Page

2

Republicans Accuse Fusion Party Emblem Use

A protest filed Tuesday alleges the fusion populist coalition seeks to use the people's party emblem on ballots. Officials note the governor is away and the election board has not met. possible court action looms as the dispute over emblem use proceeds, with questions about notification and board decisions.

Atate-chatrmah Hanmia Jeddert Peo Election Board People’s Party T Mmer Governor's Office Hla Meddert J People's Party Pops A. G Smith Smith

All Europe Sees U S Interest in Paris Exhibition

Editor S E Morss reports from Paris after a month abroad with American exhibitors. He dismisses talk of campaign funds, notes rising interest in the upcoming election due to imperialism, and says McKinley’s win could delay European disarmament while Bryan’s victory would hasten it. He calls the Paris exposition a success for the event though not guaranteed financially. Banks guaranteed 73 000 tickets. crowds pass through gates, with resellers cutting prices. He plans to return home to vote for Bryan.

S. E. Morss Paris Jas. Murdock Lafayette

Amendments on Supreme Court size and attorney qualifications

Voters show little interest in two constitutional amendments requiring a majority of all votes cast. Officials plan to place ballots in county boxes due to lack of ballot box provisions. A late supreme court ruling says a ballot must be counted regardless of box. The appellate court nears expiration and the supreme court cannot handle all appeals.

Supreme Court

Great Victory Reported by Secretary Wilson on Strike News

Secretary Wilson called the Philadelphia strike news a great victory for the organization and for the miners, noting the event followed discussions on Wednesday after Hoon and hailed the outcome as significant.

Wilson Philadelphia

Richmond Youth Narrowly Escapes Poisoning Attempt

In Richmond Indiana on October 17 Matthew Shaw reportedly took a large quantity of corrosive sublimate by mistake and narrowly avoided a fatal outcome. Authorities investigate motive and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Richmond Ind Matthew ‘Shaw iJe

Storm Capsizes Schooner, Drowns Five In Chesapeake Bay

A schooner carrying workmen from Gloucester county to Maryland capsized in a storm on Chesapeake Bay Tuesday night. Captain John Thomas, 60, and his son Walter, 28, were among those drowned along with other crew members.

Gloucester County Maryland Chesapeake Bay John Thomas Walter

Mistaken Identity Leads to Late Escape in Misawaka

In Misawa,k Indiana a young man using the name Robert Thomas left town Tuesday after securing a position, wearing his roommate Henry Guerrin's clothes and fleeing with a gold watch and a ring worth 40 dollars. Police received a tip from Sheriff Shinabarger offering a reward for Fred Thompson, the diamond tire suspect, but the lead arrived too late.

Mishawaka Ind Robert Thomas Henry Guerrin Needham Shinabarger Wauseon Fred Thompson Thomas

Shocking Charge In Seattle Lures Daughter For Salary

A Seattle report states Joe Haydon lured his vaudeville daughter Ola Haydon to smoke an opium pipe to block Jovers and to gain her earnings. The father is held for trial with expected life sentence. Haydon, once popular at the Empire and Park theaters, was known in Indianapolis with Hyde's comedians.

Seattle Wash Joe Haydon Ola Haydon Jovers Miss Haydon Empire Theater Park Indianapolis Hyde Comedians

Flags Ordered Down On Washington Street and Meridian

Building inspector Bedell stated he will force John P. Frenzel to remove two large American flags spanning Washington Street from the Indiana Trust Building and one over Meridian Street by the Marion Club. The banners read McKinley and Roosevelt. He said the welcome banners for the National Association of Democratic Clubs were temporary.

Bedell John P. Frenzel Washington St Indiana Trust Building Marion Club McKinley Roosevelt National Association of Democratic Clubs

Police Blame Turmoil Riot In Akron Killings

Coroner Leberman issues verdict on the deaths of Glen Wade and Rhoda Davidson, saying shots came from the city building. He blames police for not targeting riot leaders and for firing recklessly without warning amid the crowd.

Man Glen Wade Rhoda Davidson

Hill Makes Calls With Local Democrats at Grand Hotel

Wednesday morning Senator Hill met several local Democrats at the Grand hotel and called on ex Senator Turpie and on Mrs. Thomas A. Hendricks. Maj. Menzies of Evansville came to Indianapolis to accompany Hill to the city.

Senator Hill Grand Hotel Turpie Thomas A. Hendricks Maj. Menzies Evansville Indianapolis Hill

Greenfield Cars Are Too Dilatory

Patrons of the Greenfield electric line complain about slow time on the western end of the line. The Greenfield to Indianapolis trip takes about one hour and four quarters, while Indianapolis to Cumberland is eleven miles in an hour and Cumberland to Greenfield is ten miles in fifteen minutes. Riders also report cold cars as heating by electricity is pending, leaving passengers shivering and blaming the company.

Greenfield Electric Indianapolis Cumberland Greenfield

Well Fed Army Officers Attend Loyal Legion Meeting in Indianapolis

Dignified ex army officers gather in Indianapolis for the Commandery in Chief of the Loyal Legion. About 60 members attend with Lieut. Gen. Schofield presiding. The purely judicial session discusses constitution interpretation and ends with a Bates Hotel banquet Wednesday night. Notables include John P. Nicholson Mason Chandler James Huxford Burrage Hawes and others.

Indianapolis Military Order of the Loyal Legion Schofield Bates Col John P. Nicholson Philadelphia Capt. Mason Ilinois Commandery G. W. Chandler Illinois Commandery Wiliam L. James Riverton N. J W. P. Huxford Maj. Burrage Portland Alexander E. Hawes San Francisco

Independent Democratic Club Formed in Ward 14

Democrats from precincts 7 and 8 form the Independent Democratic Club with John B. Ray as president, Dick Becker as secretary, and Ed Overdeen as treasurer. They allege county committee secretary Moore did not treat members with consideration.

Independent Democratic Club John B. Ray Dick Becker Ed Overdeen Moore

Old Woman Heads for Oklahoma Homestead Claim

An 80 year old woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Debruler of Brazil Indiana, left her city on Tuesday to homestead a claim in Oklahoma. She travels alone with no relatives and plans to stake the tract unaided.

Brazil Ind Elizabeth Debruler Oklahoma

Man fined for malicious trespass over late night date request

W P Sproule was fined five dollars in Justice Stout's court after Eva Lewis testified he called her home late at night to invite her to a dance. He admitted proposing another meeting but denied arranging it. He chose jail over paying costs and witness fees. His neighbor J H Lewis, a detective, was mentioned.

W. P. Sproule Justice Stout’s Court J. H. Lewis Eva Lewis

Baroness Von Ketteler Heads Home From Orient Voyage

Victoria, B C October 1. Among Empress of Japan passengers is Baroness Von Ketteler daughter of President Ledyard of the Michigan Central railroad. She travels with her brother and his bride whose honeymoon was spent crossing to Japan to bring home the bereaved baroness bound for Detroit Michigan.

Victoria B. C Baroness von Ketteler Ledyard Michigan Central Railroad Japan Detroit Mich

Eckels to Speak on Money at English's Opera House

James E. Eckels controller of the currency under President Cleveland will address a Gold Democrats event at English's Opera House Wednesday night. He is to discuss monetary policy and current financial issues before local supporters.

James E. Eckels Cleveland Opera House Gold Democrats

City Life Court Term Closes With Robbery Sentence

James Welsch was sentenced to one to three years for breaking into a junk shop on West Washington Street. Governor Mount certified presidential electors and state office candidates to county clerks. Royal and Select Masons elected new officers including Hannibal C. Yount and John J. Richards. Ella Wilson, 50, was found in West Indianapolis in poor condition after multiple insanity findings and cocaine use. She had been arrested five times for insanity and recently seen with gashes on her feet in Greenfield.

James Welsch W. Washington St Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons Hannibal C. Yount Covington John J. Richards New Albany Georgel. Keiper Lafayette Martin H. Rice Indianapolis William H. Smythe Joseph I. Schumacher Anderson Ella Wilson Greenfield

Friend of Mayor Avoids Slating in Drunken Arrests

Police arrested Dennis Farrell of Xenia for drunkenness on Wednesday but did not slate him because he was a friend of Mayor Tagart. Farrell said he came at the mayor Yaggart's invitation and had been living at his expense, claiming to know Tom since he was four, when the latter was a waiter in a Xenia restaurant.

Bray and Tosh Dennis Farrell Xenia Tagart’s Farrell Yaggart Irving Tom

Republican Rally in Connersville Draws Large Crowd

A Connersville rally Tuesday featured Senator Beveridge and was hailed as Fayette County’s largest political gathering. The event showcased broad support and energized attendees for upcoming campaigns.

Connersville Beveridge Fayette County

Among the Clergy Postum Health Testimony

A minister's wife describes leaving coffee for Postum Food Coffee after nervous illness and poor health. She recalls a first weak trial, a successful second brew with four teaspoons per pint, and cream, leading to improved well being. She cites others adopting Postum with notable health gains.

John Sherman Critically Ill in Washington Dispatch

Washington dispatch reports John Sherman in critical illness with physicians saying a general breakdown may come within days. Mansfield, Ohio notes the Oct 1 update as the illness progresses.

Mansfield, CO Washington John Sherman

Actress Zora Card fatally wounds Joe Paten

Zora Card, Chicago actress, fatally wounded Joe Paten on Wednesday. The item appears in a wire dispatch with other brief notices. The scattered text mentions various unrelated updates including finances and local incidents.

Zora Card Chicago Joe Paten Galveston Adirondacks Dannemora N. Y Pennsylvania Plymouth Eny Harry H. Stewart New York American Wire and Steel Company Joliet, Jr Thomas ‘Smythe Hudson C. ‘Underwood Richmond

Bryan 19 Elected Says Jones Based on 1896 Vote Shifts

Chicago reports Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Committee argues Bryan’s election hinges on historical vote shifts. He notes in 1896 a 20,000 vote change could have tipped Bryan, while 90 percent of the gold standard voters returned to Bryan, with small fractions for McKinley. He cites immigrant voting blocs and anti imperialism sentiment as factors favoring Bryan.

Chicago Jones Democratic National Committee Bryan McKinley

Railway telegraphers finish work and adjourn

The order of railway telegraphers will complete its work on Wednesday and adjourn. Ex president Powell will not pursue grievances in court. New officers named include M. M. Dolphin of Kansas City as president and T. M. Pierson of Indianapolis as first vice president.

ST. Louis Powell M. M. Dolphin Kansas City T. M. Pierson Indianapolis J. Kelly Melrose Mont F. G. Sinclair Quebec

Chicago Registration Increases in 35 Wards

Chicago reports 116,913 additions to the registration on Tuesday, bringing the total to 401,403 names across 35 wards. The new total marks an increase of 21,158 names, or 5.5 percent, from the previous day’s count.

Chicago

Births and Deaths in Local Notices List Names and Causes

A long list records births including several girls and boys at various addresses such as 3318 Delaware Street and 213 North Western Avenue. The deaths mention peritonitis and other causes, with numerous marriages and pairs listed.

Building Permits Reported for Several Properties

William Bergman at 1065 High Street adds an extension for 500 dollars. Nick Kerr at 524 Patterson Street seeks a stable permit for 100 dollars. C D Linton at 3005 Kenwood Avenue applies for a barn permit costing 200 dollars. John B Spann estate at 32 South Street requests repairs totaling 500 dollars.

William “Bergman Addit Nick Kerr Patterson-st Linton Kenwood-ave John. B. Spann South-st Crepairs

Indianapolis Union Stock Yards Market Report October 17

Cattle receipts 1,200 with shipments fair. Good to prime steers 1,350 lbs and up. Various classes listed with prices for steers heifers cows calves bulls from good to fair, including heavy and light weights. Hog receipts 6,500 with shipments. quotes range for good to choice and mixed weights. Sheep receipts 200 with small shipments. prices for sheep lambs and stockers noted.

Chicago grain and dairy prices slip on market close

Wheat and corn futures fall with November and October contracts down fractions. Oats, pork, lard, ribs and butter show modest declines or steady prices. Cheese and dairy items list varied shifts, while live poultry and eggs quote mixed rates across grades.

Chicago Lee Ilmburger Brick Reese

Jepeve Seventh Page Readable Notice

Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear event or entities. The readable bits point to a page label or headline fragment mentioning reading and pages. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are extractable for a meaningful summary.

Wheat and feed prices and inspections report

The Wm. H. Block Co. lists wheat bids for red and white classes with milling freight and assorted No. 2 to No. 4 grades, oats and hay prices, plus steady quotations. Inspections show Wheat-Rejected three cars, screenings two cars. Corn and Hay car totals listed across multiple grades.

Timothy Hay Clover

Interstate Live Stock Market Report at Interstate Stock Yards

Interstate Stock Yards October 17 cattle receipts 40 head and hogs 1 500. Quotes cover good to prime export steers 1350 1500 pounds average, fair to medium export steers, good to prime butcher steers 1100 1050 pounds average, cows veals heifers and bulls with price ranges. hogs receipts 1500 with quotes for heavy to light types. sheep and lambs prices listed with ranges for stockers feeders and bucks per 100. No shipments noted.

Interstate Interstate Stock Yards

Rent and sale notices fill a city listing page

A jumble of short for sale and for rent items appears with addresses across streets including N Delaware N Meridian Broadway Michigan Street Market and West End. The entries offer small stoves furnished rooms unfurnished rooms and housekeeping spaces at varying prices.

Meridian Broadway Michigan-st Ohiost

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