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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
2
Justus C. Adams brick maker recounts stealing a Pompeii brick to bring home a 1 806 year old specimen. He describes Italian soldiers’ scrutiny in the ruins and a mishap leaving him lost, later observes Milan during King Humbert’s assassination, and notes German industrial rise and French expo opinions. Accompanied by son in law Frank Woods and daughter.
William F. Griffin, a belt trimmer at Dean's steam pump factory, was found with his left arm torn and scalp wounds after a blower incident. Fell into a shaft belt, likely entangled. He was taken to City hospital where his arm was amputated and doctors fear internal injuries. he leaves a wife and several children.
Real estate transfers for August totaled 549218.50 the smallest monthly figure for 1900. March through May transfers were about twice Augusts amount. Coroner Nash handled 20 cases ten natural deaths three personal crisis reports. no murders. Two women burned to death. There were 275 marriage licenses and 55 divorces filed. Clerk’s records show 18 declared insane. City recorded 201 deaths and 211 building permits. Fewer deaths from hot weather diseases than in previous years. Local recruiting station enlisted 56 men an unusually high number.
Maj. Gen. James R. Carnahan of Indianapolis and the Uniform Rank K P was re elected at Detroit after founding the Uniform Rank. A war veteran with a strong military bent he organized Lafayette Company No 1 in 1880 and led growth nationwide, serving as adjutant general of Indiana and since 1883 as major general of the new branch. Lafayette No 1 remains the pioneer unit and honors in parades.
Washington reports Davenport Iowa population at 35,254 up 31.19 percent since 1890 while Elmira reaches 35,652 with 15.47 percent growth. Sioux City Iowa shows 23,111 residents, down from 37,309 a drop of 12.42 percent. between 1880 and 1890 Sioux City rose 40,440 or 413.25 percent.
The Republican campaign for 1 percent was formally opened in Illinois on Saturday with rallies and celebrations in nearly all counties, signaling a broad statewide push.
John G. Woolley of Chicago opened his campaign in Utah as the prohibition party candidate for president. He attacked the Republican party and President McKinley, criticizing his stance on liquor traffic in Cuba and the Philippines.
NORTH MANCHESTER Ind Sept 1 The encampment of Patriarchs Militant the military department of the Odd Fellows began here Saturday The Daughters of Rebekah hold a convention Monday
Albany dispatch reports Mayor Van Wyck received 15 extra days to answer charges tied to the ice trust. Governor Roosevelt extended the period at Van Wyck’s request.
A reader reports a labeling error in a pharmaceutical display where Bromo-Quimine tablets were mistaken for bromide. Local druggists advise customers to verify product names to avoid unsafe substitutions.
Six people died in a sequence of Chicago accidents when scrap iron from a wagon tore through a trolley, with two more injured. Victims include T. G. Dye struck by a train and five others named or described as bystanders, with injuries ranging from cuts to broken bones.
Michael Shuppert of 806 N Priest was arrested Saturday on a Richmond warrant charging him with the murder of Miss Joanna Follett of Cambridge City. Shuppert, a physician, allegedly treated Follett for fits and gave a medicine said to have killed her. Detective Morgan took him to police HQ after a calm surrender. He says the remedy, used for 30 years, never failed before. his father in law obtained it from Dr Webster in New York.
Mary E Balch leads an informal push within the Indiana W C T U to endorse a prayer chain pledge aimed at defeating President McKinley over the canteen issue. The move gains national attention as the executive committee weighs endorsement amid varied Republican reactions from Hanna to Depew.
William Jennings Bryan landed in Chicago at 10 30 a m on Saturday from Lincoln Nebraska. He was met by Will Abbote of national democratic headquarters and M V Cannon and George A Sterrsdorf of the Nebraska Bryan club. There was no crowd no cheers and no demonstration. The party went to democratic headquarters where Bryan conferred with Chairman Jones.
New York, Sept 1. Rival horse owners James R Keene and Wm C Whitney clashed at Sheepshead Bay in the Flatbush stakes for seven furlongs. Whitney raced Ballyhoo Bey and Elk horn to the pace while Keene led with Tommy Atkins and Olympian. Sloane rode Ballyhoo Bey.
Heavy hitting opening frames mark Saturdays game between Milwaukee and Indianapolis. In the first inning Kelly of the Indians hit a three bagger scoring three teammates. By the end of the second, Indianapolis led 4 to 0 with Dowl ing and Smith pitching for Milwaukee and Gardner and Powers for Indianapolis.
Cape Town dispatch reports Gen. Olivier, a leading Boer general, captured near Winberg by eight volunteers. Gen. DeWet and Delarey are said to be near Rustenburg, with earlier notes placing DeWet south of the Vaal. A Mafeking tornado caused multiple deaths and heavy soldier losses.
It is reported that President Kruger President Steyn and General Botha have gone to Lydenburg in the northern Transvaal, a place long chosen as a secure retreat.
The labor day committee will meet for the last time Sunday morning. The parade begins at the courthouse with floats including tin workers umbrellas. A picnic and races will draw crowds to the fair grounds in the afternoon. Two ball games between Kansas City and Indianapolis are scheduled at Washington Park.
George and Edwin Gould reportedly settled Count Boni de Castellane's principal debts and prevented the sale of his furniture. They advanced an estimated total of 1,600,000 to aid their sister the countess under strict conditions.
Mack Larter colored remains at large after stabbing Charles Jackson in a fight at Jackson's Saloon, 429 Indiana Ave. Friday night. Jackson's wound runs about two inches long just below the heart and was reported improving Saturday.
Fairbanks returns to Indianapolis for several days before a western speaking tour. He predicts McKinley and Roosevelt will carry the ticket handily in the forthcoming campaign.
Akron Ohio September 3 police arrested 12 men in a race riot sweep. Those detained include John Lacey Shandy Coppard Chas Tim merman Low Neigh John Mann Olaf Reese John King Feter Reese David Spellman Norman W Preckinridge Wm Averill and Arthur Sprague. All pleaded not guilty except Low Neight who admitted assault. Bonds were set at 10000 with hearings scheduled.
Chicago reports show 31 personal crisis cases in August 1 march heat surge. Historical totals note 40 in August 1899 as the peak. Among 3 cases poison was used in 17 incidents with carbolic acid most common. Pistols and throat slashing noted in small numbers.
A Sept 1 dispatch from Cheyenne reports Union Pacific train robbers are surrounded by a posse in the mountains near the Colorado Wyoming line and cannot escape. The outlaws are known to be armed.
Henry W. Muir secretary treasurer of the Muir millinery company died Saturday morning at his home at 30 Belmont Avenue after several months of illness. He had been prominent in the wholesale millinery business for six years.
James Nicoson of near Saline City was found dead in the barn casement shed behind his home on Saturday. Heart trouble caused his death.
Edward and Annie Reasner of 713 S Illinois street welcome a girl. Moses and Alice Barrick of 1016 S Illinois street have a boy. Conrad and Mollie Hoover of the city have a boy. R H and Mary Buckley of 916 S Missouri street have a girl. John and Elizabeth Cronpite of 1618 Hoyt Avenue have a girl. B E F Williams of 1909 N Tinots street have a boy. Septimus Potts of 22 87 Woodruff Place dies of typhoid fever. Edith Vermillion of 28 35 W Henry street dies of septicemia. Carl Werner, 2, at German orphans home, suffers cholera infantum. David Garriger, 65, 1011 English Avenue, has gastroenteritis. Marriages: Harry E E Lewis and Louise Dorey. Henry Hanklemeyer and Lydia Doeppe. John Behr and Barbara Schwartz. Andrew Unger and Malissa Elliott. Joe Dunn and Katie Sine.
Richard Crocker places a $20,000 bet on Bryan with $0 on McKinley as broker Louis Wormsey manages $250,000 for McKinley. The bet involves Republican campaign members and other supporters backing McKinley.
Rev D R Lucas will preach at Central christian church Sunday morning and Sixth christian in the evening. John K Gowdy expected home this fall to speak in Indiana. Indianapolis packing houses report 52000 hogs killed since March 1 vs 360000 previous year. A $25 barn fire at 124 Mentucky ave Saturday morning continued burning rubbish. Mrs Schell occupant and Jacob Woessner democratic candidate for sheriff recovering from knee injury. Frederick Laxen sues Thomas Maguire for 35000 damages over alleged theft of his wife's affections. she sued him for divorce. Rosella Haase seeks divorce from Eugene, married 1893, estranged after a month. Social union of city christian on Amanda F Brown asks police to search for her husband in Muncie after he left weeks ago to work in an iron roll. Businessmen may not return Cincinnati visit on Sept 22, last day of state fair. about 250 will visit Cincinnati to advertise the carnival.
Fred G Fort son of Detective Milton Fort completes three years in the regular army and races home from the Philippines. He was wounded at Santiago and helped quell the Minnesota uprising after rejoining his regiment, returning from the Philippines.
An estimate shows visitors spent about $900,000 during encampment week in Chicago. Merchants express disappointment as most funds went to restaurants theaters and streetcars.
The Spellbinders accompany John W. Kern and John J. Lentz to Columbus for an all day Democratic rally. Lentz speaks in New Albany. B F Shively travels to South Bend for Bryan events. A Young Men’s Wurbin club forms at O P Morton club rooms. old soldiers’ McKinley club names I P Tedrowe president. Hord supports Bryan, U S senator Taggart secures more Bryan speeches.
Indianapolis coal company at 618 S. Delaware Street files a coal shed permit priced at 75 dollars. Nathan Crouse at 721 Park Avenue seeks a cottage permit for 600 dollars. Mrs. Mann at 1130 N. New Jersey Street applies for a dwelling permit valued at 3,000 dollars. E. A. Hendrickson reports two city houses at 90 dollars each. D. P. Pickett at 2024 N. New Jersey Street seeks a house permit for 200 dollars. George M. Denny at Twelfth and Tacoma Streets requests a cottage permit for 1,000 dollars. M. Shattuck, city address, seeks a dwelling permit for 2,150 dollars. Souis Branat, Pleasant Street, requests a house permit for 1,500 dollars.
The Hamburg America liner Deutschland arrived in New York on Saturday and set a new fastest Atlantic crossing record from Cherbourg. It completed the journey in five days 14 hours and 30 minutes, beating the prior record by over three hours and averaging just over 29 knots.
Advertising copy promises cure for colds with Bronco Quinine Tablets. It claims all druggists refund money if not effective and notes E W Grove's autograph on each box. Postage and price references are not included.
Wheat futures rise under September and October contracts while corn and oats edge higher or lower. Provisions hold firm with pork around 11.05 per unit and lard near 6.55. Butter and cheese prices vary by grade, while eggs and live poultry list modest gains and declines across several categories.
Judge Martin and Sheriff Dobbin of Bedford met Governor Mount to discuss threats to Lynch John Gaines and Oliver Thomason upon return for trial in the murder of Frank Lentz. Talks of calling out the militia to protect them circulated.
Cattle receipts Saturday at Union Stock Yards totaled 125 with varied quotes for good to prime steers and cows, bulls and veal calves. Hogs, sheep and lambs also listed with ranges for yearlings and feeding steers, while lightweights showed lower bids.
Cattle and hog receipts were light at the Stock Yards on Saturday. Prices ranged from good to prime steers at 1,100 to 1,250 pounds and up to heavy export steers. cows and calves and veals showed varied grades. Hogs and sheep receipts also listed with typical regional quotations.
Grain market notes show wheat firm on No 1 and No 2 red futures with August trading, while No 2 red and milling freight pricing appear unsettled. White and mixed oats and hay quotations are listed with specific car counts for inspections and freight, reflecting active trading and transport considerations.
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