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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1900
Page
2
A Hong Kong dispatch reports the U S monitor Monterey narrowly escaped destruction by fire in the harbor. Fire started in the storeroom threatening loaded magazines, five sailors were overcome but rescued, crews contained the blaze and prevented major damage.
Former Greencastle man Earl Thomas took over the Star saloon at 134 West Market Street. A free for all erupted as patrons demanded free drinks. Thomas bailed out two women, but insufficient funds led to further arrests and a loss of cash. He claimed the venture failed and considered returning to Putnam County.
Henry Snell aged a little boy died Saturday night at Spruce and Nebraska streets from Sphtheria. He was a SUN carrier and went out on Thursday night after school. He was left alone Friday while his father and sisters worked. The mother had died earlier. The family had moved from JF Pratt street. A weeks earlier he broke his arm playing with a friend.
All Want Hanna reports Indiana groups from Portland Union City and Rushville met in Chicago Monday seeking a pledge on sex. Hanna refused. He is set to speak in Goshen and South Bend on November 2.
New York October 22 Gov Roosevelt begins a two week campaign swing through New York aimed at countering Bryan’s visit. The hoarse weary governor travels aboard the three car Roosevelt special with aides Walter Emerson Julie Hedges James Sheffield Arthur Von Briesen and John Laughlin among 25 reporters on board. The itinerary includes West Nyack Conyer Haverstraw Cornwall Newbury and Kingston.
Republican organizers craft a Bryan style Roosevelt event for Friday night in New York. The candidate will be driven to the Fifth Avenue hotel for banked praise by figures including Platt Frye Odell Black and Morton. In Madison Square Garden Roosevelt will deliver a major campaign speech while 16 open air meetings and a street parade unfold with Devery’s police on duty. The November 8 parade for McKinley will draw over 100000 marchers with carnations as the emblem in buttonholes.
In Huntington on Oct 22 Bryan drew about 7,000 people at the Carolina hotel corner despite a heavy rain. He reviewed the parade from Ninth Street and Fourth Avenue after breakfast with Judge Thomas H. Harvey and Holt. He attacked Roosevelt over injunctions tied to Debs rail disputes and urged voters to decide prosperity with their own dinners.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on October 22 a prominent operator said the strike settlement now rests with President Mitchell. He charged Mitchell broke faith with operators by promising acceptance of a 10 percent offer, while operators pressure Hanna who is returning to confront Mitchell.
Jordan Walker of 516 Indiana Avenue appeared before Judge Daly on Monday charged with a murderous hatchet attack on his wife the previous afternoon. Police say Walker telephoned admitting the murder and was found at engine house No 1 awaiting arrest. A bystander report and boys’ statements described the attack ending with a hatchet head flying off as the blows landed.
Miss Ella Sullivan died Saturday night at her home 9048 Delaware street from consumption. Former government meat inspector at Kingana and an active member of St. John's Church. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 am at St. Paseis Church.
The United States and France expressed mutual resolve to respect China’s integrity and support negotiations with the Chinese government. Washington says powers should present initial steps to Chinese plenipotentiaries and avoid dismembering China in pursuit of a common agreement.
The Newark based Maj. Albert J Criqui aged 23 and 38 inch tall plans to wed Pearl Robinson of Chicago. Criqui is a vaudeville cornetist and boxer. Robinson, three inches shorter, is a stage performer active since childhood. They met in Chicago four years ago and fell in love.
William and Maggie Jones report a girl at 1115 E Seventeenth Street. Ed and Mary Stuckey greet a girl at 1453 SE ern ave. Multiple entries list births and patient deaths with ages and causes such as cancer, diarrhoea, brain hemorrhage, nephritis, marasmus, inanition, diphtheria, and tuberculosis, along with names and addresses. The section closes with several marriage pairings including Edwin J Tomlinson and Helen Bruns and others.
A partial list showcases both new and used pianos with large cash discounts. Prominent bargains include a nearly new Cameron upright at 290, Smith and Barnes uprights from 145 to 185, and Chickering models at 315, with numerous other square and upright pianos offered for cash or installments. The ad touts Indiana's largest music house status and urges inspections and distant correspondence.
Delegates of the American Public Health Association gather in Indianapolis for the bacteriology and chemistry section. Dr Theobald Smith of Harvard presides as reports on the colon bacillus and related researches are presented. Noted figures include Dr Wyatt Johnstone of McGill and Dr F F Wesbrook of Minnesota with Gen Harriosa Gov Mount and Mayor Taggart set to welcome attendees.
The State board of agriculture plans to recover 1200 dollars paid to the owner of Searchlight, claiming the Search light Anaconda race was not run in good faith. The owner seeks 2000 dollars, while secretary Downing contests an 800 second-place claim as a conspiracy. The 800 claim is referred to the American Trotting Association. If the board loses, the fair association could be expelled from the American.
In London on Monday afternoon five hundred riotous medical students attacked Dr Dowie’s tent citadel seeking the overseer. They were repulsed after a fierce clash with two police companies. four arrests were made.
New York, Oct 22. Kid McCoy is accused by Morris Park bookmakers of defaulting on a $5,000 betting loss from races. Report says he won substantial sums, leaving friends surprised by his failure to settle gambling debts.
Rev. Andrew J. Graham of Christ's Church preached his initial sermon to a crowded house in Rochester New York on Sunday after leaving Indianapolis.
Rt. Rev. John Hazen White bishop of the Indiana diocese, nearly recovered, will personally oversee diocesan affairs. He calls the Indiana episcopal clergy convention for Michigan City on November 14 and 15 and the women's auxiliary meeting on November 8, gathering ministers and representatives from all parishes and missions.
List of city items reports Gov Mount naming next Friday as bird and arbor day. Jeremiah Roberts Lafayette salesman seeks bankruptcy declaring 15774 dollars and 40 cents. Community club smoker Monday for American Public Health Association delegates. Annie Brough injured after street car fall improving but not out of danger. Court case against Henry Watson and James Dean continued until Oct 25 after a wage dispute ended in a stabbing at Cohen's saloon.
Joseph Zineck of 514 King Ave and Charles Williams of 746 Bismarck Ave faced police court on Monday charged with assault and attempted murder after a Sunday fight over a keg of beer at Zineck's home. Williams allegedly demanded more than his share, was ejected, then threw stones. Zineck fired at him but no injuries occurred.
A Auckland dispatch to the Times reports Governor Earl of Ranfurly landed at the Cook Islands on October 3 and formally annexed the islands following a request from the local people. The action marks a notable expansion of New Zealand influence in the Pacific.
An old advert promises relief from coughs and colds with Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims a cure in one day and offers a Cure No Pay policy with a price of two cents.
J Tod Sloane, an American jockey riding blooded horses in England, writes that he supports John W. Kern for Indiana governor after Kern befriended him when he was a waif in Komomo. The stock market notes from Indianapolis Union Stock Yards report cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts with price quotes for various classes, including steers, heifers, cows, calves, hogs, and lambs, along with weights and ranges.
Motormen warn that current running time at railroad crossing is too short and forces them to risk crossing tracks to meet schedule. They urge improved timing to ensure safer operations and prevent accidents.
Interstate Stock Yards report for Monday October receipts show cattle and hogs varying by grade. Cattle ranges include good to prime export steers and common cows, veals, bulls, and pigs with prices listed. sheep and lambs feature fair to medium export steers and butcher stock with per hundredweight values.
Wheat steady with various red and white grades quoted including No 2 red at 74 72c on milling freight and No 3 white at 38c new. Corn mixed with No 1 white at 40%c and No 2 white mixed at 3%4c while oats hold firm. Hay steady with top timothy values around $12.50 to $13 per ton. Inspections show 15 cars of wheat and a mix of white and yellow corn grades, including rejected and merchantable lots.
Chicago market notes show wheat October at 73 3 4 cents and November at 74 4 4. corn mixed with October 47 1 4 cents. oats higher for December. Provisions list January pork at 14 1 4 dollars and lard around 6 72 4. butter prices range across extra creamery and dairy varieties. cheese prices shown for multiple types. Livestock and eggs priced with chickens, hens, ducks, turkeys, and geese listed by variety and per dozen or head.
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