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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1900
Page
3
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts announcing under her majestys warrant dated July 4 1900 that the Transvaal will henceforth form part of her majesty's dominions. Belfast dated Sept 1 is cited as the proclamation date.
British steamship Masconomo arrived from St Johns N B carrying supplies for the British army after a stop at St Helena for repairs. Captain Alfred Mann visited the Boer prisoners camp on Napoleon's island near Longwood, meeting Gen Cronje and 2,000 other captives.
A Philadelphia to Atlantic City excursion train collided with a milk train near Hatfield PA. Seventeen people died in the crash and fire, with over 30 injured. Survivors report harsh delays and delayed aid, while reports blame either the excursion engineer or dispatch errors.
Amusements report advance sale for The minister extraordinary at the Grand box office began Monday morning with first performance set for Thursday night. Sipe's clever dog and pony act will perform at the Park starting Monday matinee and travel in special cars. Irwin's burlesque show takes the Empire bill for the week.
Trinity Congregational Church will hold a farewell reception Thursday for Josie Lindburg, bound for Bethlehem Bible School in Cleveland to train for missionary work. John Nauer, 34, died at the poor farm Sunday night. he was an iron molder who had been sent there last April and hinted of a wife and children in the east.
Richmond Ind Sept 3 A vandal loaped the street railway tracks Sunday night causing a serious accident. Two cars collided injuring Mrs Catherine Williams Mrs Joseph Burgoyne and Motorman Ezra Thompson. Police investigation underway.
Shelbyville Ind Sept 4 Experts Boltz and Wallace finished a four year examination of the Shelby county treasurer and auditor books. The report shows no actual shortage by the treasurer or auditor except about 148.26 against Auditor Carson. Ex Treasurer Wilson is charged with 174167.99 collected with credits of 12442.56 leaving a discrepancy of 45725.43. A credit of 14001.57 reduces the total to 31723.86, offset by a county claim now in court. Carson overdrawn his salary by 205 for four years totaling 353.20.
Reports from Anderson, Muncie, Evansville, and other Indiana cities recount curious incidents and misfortunes. A trained duck at an Anderson mat. deaths from typhate fever in Evansville and a man shooting himself in North Manchester. a hatless woman in Kokomo and a shirt waist man novelty in hour. Vaccination protests in Marion. a fatal shooting by a rival in Evansville. Fish law enforcement near Wabash. population counts for Muncie and suburbs. Robbery fear in Muncie. typhate fever death toll among five children in Evansville. A Hartford City lumber firm buys 70 000 acres of spruce on Manitoulin Island for pulp. Runaway injures Mrs. Young near Rushville. Graveyard gathering planned in Hamilton to clear weeds. Glass factories plan to reopen Sept 1 with daily pay requests. Rev I V McCarty ill at Wabash. Ephraim Passinger travels to Manfield to conduct services.
Reports say Albert Robinson's death linked theft arrest. arrests and court actions span across Muncie Hartford City Switz City and Noblesville. L. A. 300 votes to fund Belgian renderers. Indiana Lead Glass to build lamp chimneys with Sargeants directors. Jeffersonville reformatory contracts end 1906. Robbery, counterfeiting, divorces, and a golden anniversary also appear amid local incidents.
A detailed listing from City Markets Indianapolis on September 3 covering provisions. Includes smoked meats with prices for hams shoulders bacon and sausage, pickled meats, lard, fresh pork loins, bellies, and tenderloins. Also covers vegetables fruits nuts canned goods fish and game, seas, seeds, teas and spices, canning vegetables and fruits, oils, butter and cheese, live poultry, and retail prices for coal drugs and related staples.
President Crall doubts a quorum for the regular meeting Monday night and calls for possible special session Wednesday or Thursday to discuss interurban franchises tax levy and other business. Controller Johnson has quit planning the levy believing the council won’t reach it, expecting a 72 to 73 cent rate unless estimates are cut.
Vermont voters faced with Tuesday's election results could indicate national political momentum. Analysts expect a Republican margin above 30,000 to signal Bryan's likely defeat, while a smaller gap would keep November's national outcome in doubt.
Albert Hightower, a Sunday excursionist from Indianapolis visiting Cincinnati, clashed with local residents over his clothing. He was dragged into a police cell after the fight, and his shirt waist was shredded in the altercation.
The report notes no extreme heat this August yet the extended period of warm days raised the mean to 73, a peak not seen in twenty years. Precipitation reached 3.32 inches, slightly above average.
Anna Simpson formerly trained in Indianapolis will be tried in Chicago Saturday for obtaining money under false pretenses from Mrs. H. R. Gibbs. Since leaving Indianapolis she has led a gay life in the big city, according to reports. While in town she was cared for by Mrs. Blanchard who recommended her.
Mrs Nettie Craven, long pursuing a widow’s share of the 14 million estate of James G. Fair, is reported insane and confined in a private sanitarium in San Francisco.
A garbled ads-era line pushes Cascarets as a quick permanent remedy for offensive breath. It mentions drugstores and candy day phrasing while unclear names or dates appear as filler. The fragment emphasizes a refreshing breath solution and retail availability.
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