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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
3
Indianapolis surgeon discusses grave risks of a presidential injury treatment. He describes a complex operation, high shock, and potential fatal blood poisoning. He notes previous similar cases like Michael Smiley, whose outcome was more hopeful than the current president.
Local observers debate medical care after President McKinley suffers abdominal wounds. Philip Goetz warns overzealous probes, while Lieuts Taunton and Tarlton recount Civil War cases and argue recovery is possible if not fatally shocked. Five-doctor bulletins cited.
Robert Foster aged 57 of New Jersey street died suddenly Saturday while reading about the assassination. He had been reading at a bull session with deep interest in the affair. Dr Ryan and Coroner Braytu ruled heart trouble as the cause. A note suggests the reading may have triggered the attack. Foster formerly ran a furniture shop on Massachusetts avenue but had been out of business two years due to ill health.
Democratic candidate Maguire announced on Saturday that his letter of acceptance will not be issued until mid next week delaying the expected Sunday or Monday release. The pause shifts the formal nominating process and keeps campaign timing uncertain.
Representative Clark and other lawmakers report Vincennes University authority to appoint a cadet with free tuition except for the music department. Some see it as a scheme to boost interest and secure long-fought claims from a future legislature. Previous two legislatures rejected the claim.
The Civic alliance will meet Monday at 4 p m at the YMCA rooms to discuss candidates for endorsement. A strong effort is planned to persuade the alliance to endorse the entire prohibition ticket. A petition fragment for Harry Russell’s school commissioner candidacy was filed in the mayor's office Saturday morning.
F L Taylor of New Albany Bradford Co Pa recalls two experiences with Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credits two doses before a bicycle trip and one dose during illness with complete recovery. The remedy is sold by all druggists.
Canton residents kept watch through the night at McKinley's home awaiting bulletins. Strong men wept and women and children sobbed as Cantonians struggled to believe the president could not recover.
A crowd waited in Logansport Indiana for McKinley bulletins when Andrew Robinson, a prominent capitalist, punched the anarchist in the mouth in a violent clash. The assailant fled as blood spurted. Abner McKinley was reported en route to the president's bedside in Buffalo.
Pekin dispatch says the peace protocol between China and the powers was signed on Saturday, marking a significant step in the settlement of hostilities and shaping the diplomatic landscape.
In New York on September 7 the stock exchange opened with amplified attendance and calm. Traders aimed to avoid hurry and panic while stock supply dwindled after five minutes. Clearing House committee pledged to prevent demoralization as prices fluctuated, curb market slipping one to three points at the open.
The Marion county medical society investigates an insanity trust committee and plans an early report. Dr. Frank Ferguson leads the panel, while Mayor Taggart has not appeared despite promises to attend. He left for West Baden the day the committee was set to meet, and no contact has been made.
The stepmother of Leon Czolgosz says her son was a coward and not capable of such acts. She recalls his illness, unemployment since leaving the Cleveland Rolling Mill, and notes his reading of anarchist works but doubts his mental fitness. She doubts he is the shooter and cites his timid nature.
The safety board faces charges of neglect of duty against Police Supt. James F. Quigley Capt. Christian Kruger and Patrolman John Shine for allowing saloons to operate on Sundays over six months and during August and the first Sunday in September. Specific venues include Wesley A. Stout 136 W Market St Edward H Bernauer 34 W Court St William Tron Fairbank Mike O Brien Velvet saloon Harry Walker Missel s Fan saloon and Denison Grand hotel bars.
George W. Stubbs former police judge and Republican nominee defended his conduct of the court during his term. He disputed a Sun report claiming he remitted fines that were stayed and argued misread docket entries. He cited high case volume and said he aimed for fair mercy during Indianapolis' soup-house era.
Indianapolis Black residents protest after a criminal court jury frees Alfred Andrews and Joe Drake in the Fairview unrest incident. William Johnson is fined $25. Community leaders claim police sympathy with the Bungaloos and demand protection. the judge warns of looser conduct near parks.
The coroner investigated the death of James Smith a 45 year old unmarried man who resided with his mother at the southwest entrance to Brookside Park. He died suddenly Friday night with Dr. Johnson noting a history of heart disease.
The Board of Control of the women's prison grants Martha Carter an indefinite parole to receive hospital treatment for injuries after attempting to drink concentrated lye. Her grandmother in Indianapolis will oversee her care during the parole.
At Broad Ripple park on Sunday Faul and Julia Brachard contortionists and jugglers will appear with entertainments in the afternoon and evening, in addition to Montani Bros orchestra. The Indianapolis military band provides concerts at Fairview park Sunday afternoon and evening, with Wagner night planned Wednesday at Fairview.
Five candidates filed petitions in the mayor's office for school commissioner seats. Saturday morning names listed include Gavin L. Payne C. D. Makweil E. B. Nichols Harry Russell and J. A. Haag. It is expected three or four more will follow soon.
Robert Roe an 18 year old from Millerville struck a stone on a steep hill and was fatally injured in the incident. The accident occurred during a header maneuver leaving authorities investigating the scene.
Hon. Frank J. Zeller former Chief of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 148 Meadville Pa now Alderman third ward Tryonville Pa writes about Peruna curing and preventing colds in bad weather He cites testimonials from James Utley and S C Burgin and urges readers against substitutes The notice lists department prices and various goods.
A cyclist was fatally injured Friday night after coasting down Huff hill. He struck a stone, suffered a fractured skull. Dr. J Q Bowers said Saturday there is little hope of recovery.
Two fast trains depart Sunday September 15 from Cincinnati to return at 6:20 p.m. The first runs through with no stops, leaving 6:30 a.m. or when loaded. The second leaves 7:15 a.m. stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Fare is $1.25 each way.
Union Stockyards Indianapolis Sept 7 cattle receipts 100 shipments light prices for various weight classes from 1,100 to 1,500 pounds with prime export steers around 550 dollars and fair to good cows and calves at 360 to 500 dollars. Hog receipts 2,000 shipments light to mixed weights with good to choice heavies around 6.90 to 7.10 dollars per cwt. Sheep and lambs receipts 200 shipments with good to choice lambs at 4.00 to 5.00 and sheep 2.75 to 3.50 per cwt. cattle and hog price ranges listed for several quality grades.
Indianapolis stock yard report September 7 lists hog receipts at 500 with 400 shipments. Prices range from good to choice assorted middling to medium weights, lightweights averaging around 6.75 to 7.50 and common to good pigs near 6.25 to 6.60. Roughs noted but with little emphasis on value.
Chicago market notes show corn down 4 5a on September at 55 14 35c December 51 5s atlac May 59 3 59c Wheat down 3c with September 63 58 65c December 71 74c Oats down 3ac September 35 53 335gc May 374a 311ic ProvisionsOctober 14 60 14 65 lard 9 40 9 30 ribs 8 62 12 8 60 Butter creamery prices varied with grades and stock packing 3c Cheese full creams 10 4 10c twins 9 4 10c young Americas 10 10 C Swiss drum 1 34 1 344c limburger 10 10 44c brick 11c common 7 8c Live poultry chickens hens 5c roosters 5c spring chickens 10 4 4c ducks 6 4c turkeys 6 9c geese 8 6 per dozen
Wheat prices drift lower with No 2 red at 69c milling freight and No 3 red at 68 6ic. Corn weak with various White and mixed grades ranging from 55 1 4c to 65 3 4c. Oats dull with No 2 white 37c and No 3 white 36 1 4c. Hay steady with No 1 and No 2 timothy around 11.75 to 12.25. Inspections report lists several cars by grade for wheat corn white mixed and timothy.
A dated price list enumerates live poultry and meat values including old hens five cents per pound old toms six cents per pound young turkeys six cents or more fowls eight cents cocks three and a half cents ducks five cents geese four cents per pound spring chickens scarce cheese New York creamery and Swiss varieties butter and eggs prices noted. Hides and tallow prices follow with grade notes and coffee market terms.
Short ad column shows mortgage request for 100 on security, furnished rooms for rent near car line, two unfurnished rooms for housekeeping, four rooms for 5 dollars near Alabama, a diamond bar breastpin reward, job requests for cook and house girl, and a sales position offering permanent employment with The Great Eastern Coffee and Tea Co. in St. Louis.
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