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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
3
At Cleveland on September 12 the thirty fifth annual G A R encampment opened with Commander-in-chief Rassieur presiding over 31 000 delegates He praised the pension report but urged charges of maladministration against Evans triggering applause and protest among members.
The article reports rumors that the Democratic Party may prefer a white voters coalition, noting W Allison Sweeney’s replacement by a white custodian at Tomlinson Hall and rising Negro population. It discusses party loyalties, the fate of colored votes under Mayor Tom Taggart, and Republican countermeasures with election inspectors and education led by State Senator Fred Matser.
Democrats allege George W. Powell former police superintendent will be named chief again, tying Bookwalter to a Denny era repeat. Republicans counter Powell lacks Indianapolis residency and thus eligibility, noting he lives outside city limits on Central Ave.
The republicans announce strict measures to ensure every vote is credited properly. Officials say election boards have been selected and are under scrutiny as preparations to prevent crooked voting are underway.
A Republican ally linked to the Bookwalter machine says they are trying to elect Bookwalter but feel no pressure this time. He notes Taggart backs national chairmanship and Maguire faces a setback if Maguire fails to win. He cites Fanning's ambition and Taggart's influence on local and state Democrats.
A prominent Democrat on Thursday questioned who drafted Maguire's acceptance letter, asserting that Maguire wrote it himself and joking that it does not resemble Bert Spencer's handwriting.
Col W C Brown recalls Mrs McKinley receiving the news of the assassination attempt on President McKinley. Dr Rixey tells her, and she insists on going to him, displaying courage to support her husband as doctors rush to his side. The account highlights her quiet resolve and emotional strain.
Dr. Ira E. Cox reports his valuable horse died after arsenic poisoning several days ago. The animal was fine at night but sickened by morning and died within hours despite attached care. Cox suspects feed poison but has no suspect or motive. The barn’s multiple entrances could have allowed entry.
An attempt was made Wednesday night to assemble medical society committee members to draft a report on the City dispensary and insanity trust investigation. Some members were absent, and another meeting will be held in a few nights, though a unanimous report seems unlikely.
Roy Messick, 17, of 1130 Eugene St., fell carrying a jug of almond oil used as furniture polish. The oil spilled on his legs and feet, and he absorbed prussic acid through his skin. He grew faint, later coughed blood, and doctors fear for his life as they treat him with injections and monitor pneumonia risk.
In a criminal court case Tuesday Oliver Hinsley faces mayhem charges after an Aug 19 barroom dispute with Lon McClelland. A severed ear injury, preserved in alcohol, was shown as evidence as McClelland claimed a past police court whipping was later dismissed.
Notorious Bill Frazer, a Michigan criminal sought for larceny bigamy and defrauding in past schemes, was arrested in Mishawaka Indiana on Thursday morning after eluding officers by swimming the river. He is to be taken to Michigan that night.
Lieutenant Dabney of Washington writes that Peruna is a substantial tonic and effective catarrh cure after two bottles. Other readers including Deputy Clerk Anderson and U S Senator Mallory praise its rapid action, broader benefits, and long lasting health improvements.
The Indiana hotel company received a permit on Thursday morning to erect the Claypool hotel on the Bates house site. The project is valued at $500,000.
Chicago news reports Mayor Harrison has directed Boiler-inspector Blaney to remove all serum boilers under sidewalks. The boilers are deemed dangerous and must be eliminated to prevent hazards.
Mrs. Bert Stephen died by morphine suicide Thursday morning in Richmond. Despondency over ill health is named as the probable cause. She leaves a husband and three children.
The National Hay Association adjourned at Masonic hall on Thursday after electing officers: President George S. Bridge of Illinois. vice presidents E. H. Dillenbeck of New York and A. E. Clutter of Ohio. secretary treasurer P B E Goodrich of Winchester Indiana. directors include Charles England Maryland F W Voris Illinois F A Heath Michigan F F Collins Ohio J W Sale Indiana B L Rogers Pennsylvania H S Morgan Pennsylvania Joseph V Ferguson Louisiana L W Dewey Ohio and G W Hill Tennessee. The next convention will meet at Put-in-Bay Ohio.
The Knickerbocker section carries Indiana officials and militia from Terre Haute and Monticello to Buffalo. Governor Durbin and staff travel in a private car. A parade and program at the exposition grounds feature Director-general Buchanan, Gov. Durbin, James Whitcomb Riley, and Senator Fairbanks.
Charles Mullen, a former worker at the soap factory, is held at the police station on charges of drawing a knife on George Williams. Williams says Mullen, paid off Wednesday, returned drunk and slid a knife from his sleeve when Williams rose. It took three men to overpower Mullen.
Dr W S Rice of Adams New York offers a free home care method for rupture relief. He claims the Yourex testimonial proves the method can cure without operation pain or time loss. Postal requests should include name and address for mailing the trial.
Earl Lockwood aged 19 lies dying from blood poisoning after his hand was crushed in a bread mixer in his father’s bakery. Doctors say his parents refused amputation that could have saved his life.
The Eastern Indiana traction line gains momentum with franchises secured from Portland, Winchester, Lynn and Fountain City and substantial right of way. Backing comes from Schwab, the Ohio brewer, while Richmond plans and local support grow. Also noted are recent marriage announcements for Mrs Anna B Ballard to Samuel L Hazard of Fair Haven Vermont, plus unions of Joseph Ratliff with Grace Edmunds and Horace Hadley with Julia Dinck.
Thursday at noon a city ambulance was sent to College avenue and Twenty seventh street to move Harry Miller from an interurban car to his home at 2426 Prigamat. He was employed on a street job.
Cattle receipts 800 with 200 shipments and hogs 2,000 shipments. Good to prime export steers 1,350 to 1,500 lbs. good to prime heavy hogs. light stockers and feeders priced. Sheep receipts 400 shipments with good to choice and common to medium sheep and lambs priced per hundred pounds.
Wheat and corn futures show mixed but steady pricing across grades with small totals for inspections. Oats remain steady while hay prices hold with modest ranges, and a handful of cars reported inspected for wheat corn and timothy hay.
At the Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis September 12 hog receipts totaled 400 shipments 300 quoted prices range from good to choice assorted meats and heavies with prices around 6 to 7 per hundred pounds. Lightweight pigs quoted 6 5 to 6 }
Corn futures up with September at 54.55 cents and May near 58.5 cents. Wheat futures higher with September 67.54 cents and December around 70.4 cents. Oats gains with September about 33.5 cents and May near 37. Summaries of pork, lard, ribs rise to 15.70 9.12 8.07 respectively. Butter cheese and eggs prices listed for creamery butter and various styles. live poultry prices across chickens ducks turkeys and geese shown.
Old turkey hens five cents per pound old toms six and c old spring chickens six cents fowls eight cents cocks three and a half cents ducks five cents calves four and a half to five cents listed along with numerous grocery and drug prices for coffee sugar flour beans rice molasses and ocean products. The price sheet notes assorted produce and meat items with quantities and brands from Kingan & Co and various regional suppliers.
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