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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
3
Cuban leaders urge a halt to U S involvement as delegates plan an extraordinary session a week early to seek U S withdrawal from the convention. The move alarms conservatives who fear it could derail annexation efforts and marks a bold, uncertain step in Havana.
The Denver Zoo opens Saturday under Frank C. Bostock the animal king. Fifty workers add finishing touches and Capt Bonavita returns from hospital to perform with Denver the lion. Continuous shows from 11 p m to 11 p m with feedings at 4 30 p m and 10 39 p m season tickets cost 5 for adults and 8 for children general admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children tickets at Huder s drug store.
A federal warrant was issued for Cornelius L. Alvord, a bank absconder. Mt Vernon residents report seeing him Thursday night. Chief McCluskey estimates Alvord may have about 500000 hidden. Alvord’s three children were moved from their elegant home to Stockport-on-the-Hudson to stay with relatives until their mother joins them.
Chicago on October 26 received a telegram from New York Chief of Detectives McCluskey requesting a special lookout for Alvord. Captain Coloran reported the alert as issued to local officers to track the suspect across jurisdictions.
Both county groups fear the railroad vote crowds and influence. The J H Clark Republican railroad men’s club seeks more recognition and local speakers. Republicans and Democrats keep headquarters for railroad men at the Majestic and Iron Hall respectively. The GOP cites many appointees by President McKinley as proof of influence. About 8,000 railroad workers are in Marion County.
Charles A Towne will speak Saturday night in Tomlinson hall with all clubs marching to the hall. George J Marott will preside.
Dr Alexander H Johnson of Newark New Jersey health board and Health association delegate died Thursday night at the Denison Hotel in New York after a sudden collapse. He appeared in good health earlier, and heart disease is given as the cause. he was unmarried and his mother in Newark is 93. The body will be shipped Friday night.
Washington reports two senior Chinese officials punished for anti-foreign outrages have died by their own actions. Kang Yi, cabinet member and ardent anti-foreigner, died October 18. Yu Shien, former governor of Shansi, killed himself with gold leaf after luring missionaries to his yamen. Prince Tuan is at Shantung and barred from the court move to Sing-An-Fu.
Dean Worcester writes of friendly Filipinos tortured by insurgents including tongue cutting and bludgeoned women. He recalls an attack on defenseless locals, with one woman nearly crushed and buried in an old well. A surgeon notes multiple victims and a two day search for the well.
Pitchfork Tillman of North Carolina arrives in Indiana and denounces disfranchisement of Black people. In Hartford City he warns that if Negroes governed North Carolina, they would oppress whites and says, If you want us to do that, we will see you in hell first. Tillman scheduled to speak in Kokomo Friday night.
An article likens bodily cleaning to housekeeping and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for purifying blood, strengthening the stomach, and removing poisonous accumulations. A testimonial from John M. Russell of Brent, Cherokee Nation, Ind. Ter., claims recovery from severe pneumonia after using the remedy. The piece also advertises Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser available by mail for 21 6one cent stamps.
L. E. & W. fast east bound runs into a light engine in Tipton yards. Engineer John Craiger dies from a crushed skull, fireman badly bruised, four coaches derailed. Passenger John F. Briggs of Indianapolis injured. Light engine crew escape. Billy Earle heads to Havana for writing and baseball work.
In Greensburg Indiana on October 26 the jury found Charles Suttles guilty of involuntary manslaughter for stabbing Robert Weaver to death and seriously wounding Robert Morton during a drunken fight at Newpoint in June.
Brazil Indiana October 26 David Evans 45 a mine boss was crushed to death when a descending cage struck him as he attempted to repair the pump at Keeler coal company Diamond mine No 5 His head was mashed under the pump.
Crawfordsville gun club's most successful meeting closed Thursday. Budd of Des Moines killed 148 of 155 sparrows, edging Washburn of New Richmond who hit 144. In pigeon shooting Ed Veris of Crawfordsville and W M Irwin of Chicago won, killing birds straight. Indianapolis shooters included E H Tripp George J Marott and Horace Comstock.
Thieves forced a lock on a box car bound for T. J. Ault & Co. and stole 60 baskets of grapes. Police learned of the robbery 12 hours later. In Indianapolis Bishop O Donaghue confirmed 115 people in St. Lawrence's church in Muncie, the largest confirmation there to date.
Attica Indiana October 26 Walter Calvert a prominent and wealthy grain merchant was fatally injured Friday morning when caught in the shafting of an elevator. He died instantly leaving a large estate and several siblings.
In Indiana news, a string of local items includes skunk oil touted as a rheumatism cure by Jackson Tillett of Peru, a train derailment near Alexandria, and a fatality in Lafayette. Prosecutions loom over various cases, a farmer found dead near Bainbridge, and poison attempts on horses near Auburn. Other items note a divorce near Shelbyville, a freak street show in Greencastle, a long list of injuries, deaths, and quirky anecdotes from across the state.
Local advertisement offers street hats at half price and skirts at half price tomorrow. Black skirts previously selling from $1.25 to $1.75 now discounted, urging quick purchase of remaining stock.
The United Mine Workers strike in Hazleton Pennsylvania was officially declared off against all companies that granted a 10 percent increase and ended the sliding scale. Work will resume Monday and operators are expected to meet the demand by then. Miners and business people celebrate the settlement.
News from New York reports the Vanderbilt interests have secured a majority of Southern Pacific railroad stock, following their takeover of Pacific Mail, with 600000 shares issued by the Huntington Speyer syndicate. The move signals a potential overhaul of Southern Pacific methods across its more than 7000 miles of track. Huntington had previously resisted bids while alive.
In Paterson New Jersey Oct start of shocking disclosures in the Jennie Bosschester murder case. McAlister Kerr and others face murder charges while five more girls are said to be victims. Elizabeth Schaub a teen mill girl testifies implicating McAlister and Kerr. Police say case is well supported by evidence.
The Piel brothers baby buggy factory at Madison and Ray suffered a major blaze between 5 and 6 p.m. Thursday. Loss around 15000, mainly stock, all insured. Smoke and water caused additional damage. Origin unknown. Chief Barrett ordered a second alarm after arrival.
A fierce blaze tore through a building sending a heavy smoke cloud over the neighborhood. Charl F. Piel, president of the company, watched as flames consumed an inventory can determine the loss.
Ballots were fully delivered to count clerks with Marion and Fulton counties last. That Friday afternoon the reserve supply was placed in the vault and sealed.
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