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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
2
Attorney Collie Kinney escaped serious harm when his pipe exploded on his porch Friday. A 44 calibre cartridge had been placed in the pipe, causing powder burns but no major injuries. Kinney believes the act was malicious and aimed to kill him, noting nearby cartridge boxes and scattered pipe fragments.
Gen Edward Wellman Serrell 74, Civil War veteran, engineer and railroad figure, married Thursday evening to Miss Marion Roorbach while bedridden. Doctors optimistic after rally from illness. Serrell earned three congresses thanks, formed first regiment of volunteer engineers, helped create the swamp angels at Charleston, and fought in 126 battles.
The council committee surveying fire department needs reports improvements across multiple stations. Paint and new hose needed at stations Nos 1 7 18 19 13 with hose repairs at No 13 and North Indianapolis. Haughville station in good condition and proposed Sugar Grove avenues locations deemed too remote for a new house at Cerealinetown. Tour to finish early next week.
A prominent republican lawyer, speaking to a SUN reporter, said two large Indiana railways pause expansion while awaiting fall results. He claimed if Bryan is elected, the roads will not be built. He refused to name the corporations or allow his own name in connection with the story.
John Nicholi was jailed Saturday for assaulting two Black women in University Park. He says the women called him Spitting Jack, a nickname from park loafers due to his peculiar way of talking. He had $33 on arrest and claims no residence despite being described as wealthy.
A grand wedding bell is being crafted at the White House conservatory for Mrs. Mabel McKinley in Somerset Pennsylvania next Wednesday. The massive frame mirrors Frances Folsom’s 1886 bell for President Cleveland and Nellie Grant’s 188? wedding. It has not before been moved from the White House.
Chas J Gilbert of Evanston Illinois was killed by a fall down stairs. Capt Griffin of the steamer Critic reports Deutschland ahead of Katzer Wilhelm der Gross in the Atlantic race on Sept 5. Chicago packers may raise meat prices 1 to 2 cents a pound. Central Verein of America convenes in Peoria starting Sunday for five days with delegates from 40 states and Canada. Electric streetcar service resumes in Austin Texas after five months due to Colorado river dam destruction on April 7.
In Godfrey area near St Louis on September 8 a minister Rev Owen W Rose leads two bloodhounds and five men in a search for two Black men suspected of mutilating and severely wounding William Biggs, a crippled farmer and Rose's brother in law. Rose urges authorities not to interfere if arrests occur.
Secretary Wilson of the mine workers stated at 2 45 p m that there is no doubt a coal strike order will be issued. The campaign is being directed by President Mitchell Vice president Lewis and Secretary Wilson.
In Tennessee near Frenton, September 8, Richard Dunn and Hugh O’Neal, brothers in law, fought in the mountains after drinking. Dunn was killed in a 50 foot area of ground scarred by the fight, with broken grasses and blood. O’Neal says Dunn fired first and missed. no corroborating evidence exists.
Advices from Cape Nome report Alaska Native populations dying by hundreds after white settlement. Indians have abandoned huts for second hand tents and discarded furs for clothes while consuming poorly prepared food leading to rampant pneumonia meningitis and dysentery.
President Wheeler of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will arrive in Indianapolis Monday to review the local union’s request to strike. The court house dispute and other cases will be decided Monday night. Charles O Johnson, business manager, says many contractors may be placed on the unfair list and an attempt will be made to unionize all branches of the business.
Lena McKay colored girl, age three, plunged from a second story window at 15 S Liberty St to a concrete walk 22 feet below Friday night. Dr McGaughey of the City dispensary found no injuries. Six months earlier she fell from a doorstep to the sidewalk and broke her arm.
The Cumberland rough riders met Thursday night to hear several Indianapolis speakers. Dr. Trenary, house physician at the Julietta hospital, is captain. The club has had two meetings and is 15 cents strong.
John Jennings, colored, escaped from the workhouse Saturday morning after serving 43 days of a 152 day sentence for assault and battery. He was a trusty, and left while supposed to be scrubbing out the hats for Sunday.
Mrs Rose Elliott wife of James Elliott foreman of the Illinois street car barns died at her home 2123 Bellefontaine Street Saturday morning after a year long illness from tuberculosis of the stomach and bowels She leaves a young daughter Bertha
Jim Corbett arrives in New York to begin trading on Wall Street and vows to outshine prominent financiers Russell Sage and John D. Rockefeller. He notes he has already completed some trades while fellow figure McCoy once attempted Wall Street but withdrew early.
Veterans of Indiana volunteer firemen are invited to a meeting at 2 p m in the council chamber of the Indianapolis city building to organize and complete a state firemen association with current officers and plans.
Trustees named include W McKinsey W H Hickman D T M Wood H G Ogden J V Kent G V Keifer J M Kelsey for the Northwest Indiana conference church incorporation. The article notes rates and a Saturday meeting of trustees.
Sept 8 reports Bryan escorted by Cook County democracy departs Saturday for Milwaukee where the campaign opens after noon. The event marks the kickoff of his planned campaign tour with local party support noted in the dispatch.
In South Bend northern Indiana Republicans gathered as Theodore Roosevelt, the vice presidential nominee, spoke at 6 pm. He defended silver policy, warned that Bryanites would push disaster, and argued the Philippines must remain under U.S. governance with equal rights to Hawaii and Alaska.
In Allegan Michigan on Saturday a Roosevelt party rally drew whistles and gunfire. A circulating flyer quoted Theodore Roosevelt about frontier towns and cowboys, with claims he praised and criticized various groups. Roosevelt denied writing the quoted lines and noted his bravery records.
The state geologist Blatchley receives varied inquiries from planting a walnut grove to blocking lake sand with a grass. A Michigan letter asks for beach sand control. He notes marl hunting near Culver in Marshall county reveals a valuable deposit.
David W. Duncan aged 65 died suddenly at 1 30 p m Saturday after carrying a bushel of tomatoes from the market to his home at 1226 Springdale avenue He walked the distance and collapsed upon reaching his residence Dr Kneer who attended him attributed the death to apoplexy in a brief report of the incident.
An iron tablet was placed at the entrance of the Commercial club to honor Gol Lilly, the first president. It was faced in position during a Saturday ceremony and purchased by a popular subscription among club members.
In Youngstown on September 8, the Republican campaign opened in Ohio with Senators Hanna Foraker and Depew leading a large turnout. Depew's car carried the trio from Cleveland as 40,000 visitors gathered and 32,600 lined up for the parade. Cannon shots, McKinley Roosevelt imagery, and McKinley pins framed the event.
The hospital reports the death of Katie Malloy aged 38 who died on Saturday after being admitted September 1, 1888. Despite inquiries, relatives remain unidentified.
The article lists newly appointed letter carriers Lewis E. Frazner Aug. McFarland and Frank B. Mathews. It notes Encampment No. of the Union Veterans Legion will attend the sixteenth national encampment in Fort Wayne. Indianapolis encampment has 179 members. Neal Sullivan was subpoenaed as a witness and arrested for contempt after failing to appear. Shoe theft reported by Howard Stevens. suspect John Bell located in Toledo and Chicago and confessed. Divorce complaint alleges George F. Greenland choked Ora D. Minnie Jones cited for drunkenness and threatening behavior. local interactions with Kansas Illinois views on Indiana outdoor rule enforcement and charity boards drawing international attention.
A minister at a New England dinner questioned Grape-Nuts for the first time, heard as Millen nium. Mrs. Jeff. Goodwin, editor at Boston Watchman, shares her tale of gastric indigestion relieved by Grape-Nuts, praising its nutritive flavor and versatile uses in puddings and custards.
H Wickard of Greenfield suffered a severe lip injury after crashing through a barbed wire fence while pursuing an electric car toward Indianapolis. Six stitches were needed at the City Dispensary, and he will need weeks to recover.
Washington reports a diplomatic scoop as Japan selects the Chinese province Fokkien and the treaty port Amoy as its share should China be carved. The main implication is a potential clash with the United States over Amoy, the port most critical to American interests in China.
The board of safety granted Herman Newman permission to establish a temporary headquarters for his proposed salvage corp. No. 13 engine house on Maryland Street. Newman plans to demonstrate the corps value to merchants before opening a regular headquarters.
Mrs. Jacob Heck in Columbus church clashed with Rev. Durand and was fined 3 dollars for disrupting a religious meeting. Dr. J. Dessler, once in Monon, is linked to a forged 300 dollar note amid widespread creditor pressure. Mrs. John Taylor and children of Columbus suffer mosquito bites and resemble gallinippers.
A 19th century ad urges taking Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in a day. It promises a refund if it fails and includes E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is two cents.
Wheat quotes were mostly steady with No 2 red at 73 cents and No 1 white at 43 and No 2 white at 42. Corn and mixed grains show varied rates with No 2 yellow at 42 and No 3 white at 42 1/4 to 41 1/4 cents. Oats steady with No 2 white at 24 cents and No 3 white at about 2 cents, hay steady with No 1 at 12.50 and No 2 timothy at 11.50. Inspections list several car lots by grade and color, including mixed and yellow varieties, with totals around 52 cars for corn and additional cars for wheat and hay.
Chicago markets report wheat futures up four and a half to five cents with September at 73 78 cents and October 84 73. Corn improves, September at 39 7/8 cent, October 38 4/8. Rice and oats mixed. pork and lard higher, October pork near 11.60, lard around 6.72, ribs about 7.17. Butter and cheeses varied with creamery butter around 2.1 to 1.94 per pound and full cream twins at 10 10 4d. Live poultry prices rise for hens and ducks, with turkeys and geese listed by type and weight. Overall a fluctuating day in commodity and livestock markets.
Consul Goodnow at Shanghai reports the deaths of several American missionaries in China including Rev. C. W. Price and wife Florence, Rev. E. R. Atewater and two children, Rev. D. F. Clapp and wife, Rev. George E. Williams, Rev. F. W. Davis, Miss Rowena Bird, and Miss Mary L. Partridge at Funchu and Taku. Rockhill’s Shanghai telegram says routes are quiet with minor unrest in four NW provinces. Harry Decker, city health officer, 320 W Raymond Jr, arrested for dog tax nonpayment. fined $15 previously.
Union Stock Yards reports Saturday receipts and ship ments with quotes across cattle hogs and sheep. Prices list good to prime steers cows calves heifers and bulls by weight classes and quality, plus hogs and sheep ranges including good to choice and common grades.
Stock receipts Saturday show varying classes with price ranges: prime export steers 1,350–1,500 lb fetch about 407.80. fair to medium export steers 1,200–1,400 lb at 323.50. good to prime butcher steers 1,100–1,250 lb around 4.50 to 3.25. cows and calves and veal prices listed. hog receipts 780 head with good to choice lights 5.45. sheep and lambs receipts including spring lambs and yearlings quoted at multiple points.
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