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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
3
Telegraph report from Taku Sept 12 says US cavalry killed thirty imperialists near Pekin on Sept 5 while escorting cattle and capturing 120 rifles at the Shao temple. Russian forces claimed 200 Boxer deaths near Machipao reported Sept 13 with one officer wounded.
Shangai reports Peitang attacked by Russians who failed to take the fortifications. Dr. Courtland Hodge and his wife were massacred at Pao-Ting-Fu. Conger telegram confirms Hodges killed Pai-Ting-Fu in Pekin dispatch to the State Department.
Baron Von Ketteler’s assassin admits the killing was ordered by imperial officials. He identified himself by a watch taken from the minister’s body and says his act followed government directives.
Controller Johnson rejects the finance committee idea to raise the tax levy to fund a bond payoff. He says the council can raise revenue but cannot appropriate without his recommendation. The committee plans to issue three yearly payments to redeem bonds, needing his approval, but he declined a refund proposal. The committee aims to report next Monday night.
President Watkins of the Indianapolis club doubts any American league team will drop in 1901 and notes possible roster moves. Minneapolis reportedly will fight to keep the pennant, while Madison may be dropped. Fox is praised as a strong addition to replace Magoon at second base as Watkins eyes a prosperous next season.
Chief of police Morton in St. Joseph Michigan exposes a plan to marry couples illegally for their money. Details are scarce and investigators say the culprits remain at large, with pursuit expected to continue soon.
Felix Burns, a plumber at the court house mew heating plant, found a small eight inch snake in a trench under the Board of Public Works office floor on Wednesday night. The reptiles’ escape is unnamed. A big buck elk ordered from Rich mond arrives and will be taken to Riverside park to meet its future mate.
Evansville Ind September 12 Bumble bees disrupted a Democratic county convention at the tri state fair grounds. Boys provoked a nest causing a panic as delegates scattered through the amphitheater and police officers were needed to restore order. Several delegates were stung and required medical attention. The youths who stirred the nest were arrested.
In Muncie Indiana on September 13, 180 skilled glass factory workers depart by wagon to Montpelier Matthews Arcadia and Mt Jewett to work in independent plants. Trust plants will be ordered to close until workers can be imported. The situation is described as critical.
A long list of local notices reports varied incidents across Indiana towns. Items include tax moves in Michigan City, fatal hunting tragedy in Linton, dog protection plans in Hartford City, and a Galveston storm suspect believed dead in Kokomo. Additional items mention a Hancock county murder indictment, saloon license issues in Mulberry, and divorce proceedings in Middletown.
Report notes arsenic exposure linked to the death of twelve horses. Harvey Scott, a Lafayette practitioner, attempted suicide by throat cutting. Earlier, Map Fell heir to $10,000 and 210 age FFogiantztett by Mrs Malinda Johanson, whom he had saved from drowning years before. Glenwax case led to a compromise with Scott’s payment of $4,000 to his mother.
Mrs John W Murphy and her two year old son were severely burned when gasoline stove fuel ignited near Brightwood. Mrs Murphy, burning from feet to chest, fled toward the yard as neighbors and workers helped tear away burning clothing and rush them to safety.
Grace M White and Mary Peacock of the clerk of the supreme court’s office left Indianapolis for a Michigan vacation. They reached Detroit and registered. A telegram informed White that her brother Robert, a Crawfordville lineman, was instantly killed by electricity while repairing a wire Tuesday night. They rushed back to Indianapolis and Crawfordsville.
A large crowd fills English’s Opera House for Prof Seth Low as Marion marching club and Indianapolis military band provide escort. Low counters free silver and Philippine questions while praising Democrat reforms and critiquing Bryan’s stance.
President Wheeler of the National Association of Electric Workers arrived in Indianapolis from Norfolk Virginia. A Wednesday night meeting discussed the dispute between local unions and four contractors the Advance Sanborn Merkel and Indianapolis district Telegraph Company. Wheeler favors strikes only as a last resort and said an amicable settlement will probably be reached.
A list of births with names and addresses followed by marriages and a long roll of names. Notable entries include a Bright's disease case at City hospital and several infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and typhoid among residents.
A list of residents and entities with work done or proposed on properties. Items include I. B. Bugbee corner Lewis Fifteenth streets shed $20 A E Schmidt 803 S New Jersey brick flue $59 D D Brosnan 612 E Washington remodeling $100 E G and A Beckman 1623 Park Ave addition $1550 W E Miholland 1907 Capitol Ave repairs $7200 W H Paull 344 Keystone Ave stable tax? Co E Nordyke 1317 Shepherd St remodeling $500 J A Thomson 1512 Montcalm St cottage $1000 Sisters of Charity corner Delaware South streets brick and stone addition to St Vincent's hospital $6000
Prohibition nominee T. Van Cleave for Congress in district 9 pursues a dense, town to town wagon tour speaking from street corners. He plans a full schedule through all towns and hamlets until the Saturday before election and also leads gospel temperance meetings on Sundays.
The Filipino group’s $40,000 claim against U.S. consul Wildman, said to be deposited with him, was dismissed with costs assessed against the Filipinos.
A dated price catalog lists sausage bulk and cured meats with prices per 100 pounds and tierces, several pork products, lard, and fresh pork loins. It also details vegetables, fruits, nuts, canned goods, teas, spices, canned vegetables and fruits, fish and game, oysters, clover and hay, seeds, and butter with unit prices and batch sizes for wholesalers.
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