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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
1
Galveston and its citizens recover from the hurricane with massive relief support. Plans outline raising the island surface eight to ten feet and building sturdier structures to prevent future catastrophe. Relief efforts include trains, supplies, and a push to restart commerce. Cremation of bodies continues as authorities report thousands dead and ongoing rescue needs.
In Aston Illinois on September 14 J. J. Young and his wife are dead after drinking poisoned coffee. The killings appear to be a domestic tragedy with Mrs Young cited as jealous, with implication she added poison to the brew.
New Orleans reports indicate severe conditions along the gulf coast with gusts surpassing 70 mph at several points. Mobile experiences cut telegraph service and island residents warning of rising water. Pensacola records winds near 69 mph causing property damage amid growing danger.
A large sailing vessel passed Jupiter on Friday with all masts gone and the funnel down. Glasses showed many bodies tied to bulwarks among scant rigging. The life saving service attempted to board the ship but failed to reach it.
Samuel Harlan, superintendent of public buildings and grounds in Austin, says Galveston’s death toll may reach 5,000 to 6,000. He notes the city was among the world’s richest for its size and is in the north seeking funds for relief efforts.
Government assessors say conditions improve hourly with large provisions arriving to feed destitute for 30 days. Fort Crockett fortifications degraded. all government property at Fort Sam Houston reportedly lost. Battery A, First Artillery to Fort Sam Houston for recuperation. many officers and men destitute and unfit for duty.
Chicago Mayor Harrison issues a proclamation requesting all city churches to turn over their collections next Sunday to aid Texas hurricane sufferers, aiming to raise relief funds.
A Galveston special reports Southern Pacific will construct a double track steel bridge across Galveston bay ten feet higher than the old wooden structures. The Galveston relief fund nears $1.5 million. Texas City dispatches say relief trains arrived with nurses doctors and supplies for Galveston.
The relief fund, boosted to about $1,000 on Friday, grew from circulars sent Wednesday. The committee will meet soon to decide on further aid for Texas storm sufferers. Any surplus will go to the permanent relief fund.
Advertisement for German Fire Tornado Insurance by agent B Turner located at 150 East Market Street. Mentions photos price this month and reference to Bennett's at 28 Rainier? Wash.
Prosecutor Pugh foresees witness pay troubles for the Noblesville murder trial of Kettlehake. Auditor Smith faces a $100 bill for witnesses expenses amid a $15 court fund. Defense argues insanity with depositions from Hot Springs showing despondency and unprovoked assaults. prosecutors acknowledge a strong defense but expect a quick trial and an easily chosen jury.
The Board of Works on Friday ordered Arsenal avenue opened across 15 railroad tracks from 380 feet south of Williams street to Southeastern avenue. The move is expected to spark a long dispute as it requires one or two flagmen. The petition has existed five to six years and renewed agitation followed sidewalk improvements.
State geologist Blatchley traveled through St Joseph county on a windy Tuesday dodging fallen trees and swirling dust. He aimed for Chain lakes near South Bend but could not work due to poor visibility and rough seas. The next day he returned and discovered a valuable marl bed despite the perilous conditions.
Forecast calls for slightly warmer fair weather with a chance of showers Friday night into Saturday afternoon. Temperatures range from 62 at 7 a.m. to about 81 at 3 p.m. and rising to 83 by mid afternoon.
Marion county Republicans fear for the ticket as a fierce campaign against Eugene Sauley, the sheriff nominee, rages. Democrats oppose him weakly. some South-side Republicans wear Woessner buttons. If Sauley loses, the entire ticket may fall. State Democratic leaders restrict meeting notices while Republicans push dates.
The article notes a push toward closing glass factories and iron mills as part of the planned occasion, detailing strategic preparations and the involvement of key local interests.
At Broad Ripple rough riders meeting leaders Will Reagan and Joseph Morgan spoke as the enlistment rose to 216. Republican events Friday night featured Mendenhall colored club at Oxford and Twenty-ffth-srs with Gurley Brewer and W. E. Henderson. W. Fairbanks colored club at 1918 Howard St with R. French Hurley and James Lott. Old soldiers republican club at Morton club house Cottage and Shelby sts with Daniel Brown and James W. Noel. Democrats scheduled a Friday night at Rie ster's hall 846 S. Meridias sr with Green Smith and David Erdman. Maryland and California-sts, E. C. Simpson. Roepke's garden with John Leyendecker and J. J. Schauer.
Citizens demand that Senata avenue be opened through Central Steel property after ten years of promises. A councilman warns that if the city fails, an indignation meeting will be held by residents.
In the ninth district Robert A. Brown notes a burning question whether Capt. D. F. Allen will return home for the campaign. Republicans hope he comes, expecting a caucus with himself to harmonize his positions on the Philippine question. They claim Allen is out of joint with his previous stance and the Kansas City platform.
Friday morning William H. Rogers was brought to probate court for a guardian. Declared sane, the court will await hospital acceptance before appointment. He claimed $600 plus and said he had $1,000 after fleeing Montana. He alleged 40 robbers stalked him and blamed Dr Wilmer Christian, then shouted murder and fought officers to police HQ drawing a crowd.
The railrope committee toured Friday afternoon to view new switches planned west and northwest of town by Bitz Four, hosted by the Big Four company. The special train was praised as a dandy and Commodore Hig sins quipped they would not take a thing along.
Ex recorder Schilling is expected to settle with the county when courts convene next week for the amount found due by experts Bookwalter and Mc Caslin. Sterling R. Helt will also settle at that time.
County attorney W.7T. Brown prepares a detailed address to be delivered Tuesday night in Castleton defending the county administration. He will discuss commissioner expenditures including the $140,000 tunnel project under Washington Street.
Treasurer Charles A. Bookwalter of the Republican county committee returns from the national encampment of the G A R in Syracuse and says New York lacks enough anti McKinley sentiment to form an argument. He keeps a big iron safe in committee rooms and occasionally withdraws sunary rolls of green paper to cash warrants drawn by Secretary Eliott before the payee leaves the offices.
Horace McKay altered the sidewalk plan on Thirteenth Street and Broadway to curb level after an earlier removal ordered during street work. He initially resisted but has now reversed course, and the pavement will be made uniform along the stretch.
An oversight in the 1999 assembly resolution on amending the state constitution forces extra printing expenses. Constitutional amendments require a brief statement and yes or no options, but a bill now mandates amendments be printed on white paper while ballots must be on red paper, necessitating separate ballots.
Preliminary work for the fall carnival is rushed as about 500000 circulars go out and large posters are distributed widely. Hundreds of letters are sent to organizations and lodges statewide inviting participation in the grotesque parade. A committee of furniture men seeks subscriptions to fund entertaining visiting dealers. Mayor Taggart will present the keys of the city to Tecumseh, festival hero.
Mayor Taggart departed Indianapolis at noon on Friday citing stomach trouble and plans to rest about ten days while drinking water at French Lick. The trip's destination remained to be disclosed in a day. a private meeting with the Board of Public Works preceded the journey. Commissioner McGuire stated the board only discussed general matters with nothing of importance.
Operators and coal miners in Jerico Tennessee have agreed. Battleship Wisconsin completed at San Francisco. Benj D Silliman Newark oldest Yale graduate celebrated ninety fifth birthday and seventy first anniversary as a lawyer. Seth Abbott San Diego father of opera singer Emma Abbott insane over weekly income. Maude A Newland Galesburg Illinois killed herself after charges of mailing improper literature. Ion Roe Norfolk Virginia granted steamboat pilot license first woman in Virginia.
Li Hung Chang sailed from Washington aboard a state-filled retinue of over 100, heading for Pekin to join Yang Lu and Prince Ching in negotiating peace with the powers. He reports the Che Foo Taku cable is functioning, enabling direct contact with Minister Wu and European ministers.
Reported claims place the Italian government seeking six thousand dollars in indemnity from China. The Vatican plans a twelve million dollar demand for destruction of Catholic missions, to be presented through France.
Bicycle police Streit and Trimpe nabbed Lee Kramer at 819 South Senate Avenue Thursday night after neighbors fled in fear. Kramer, described as acting queerly for days, told his wife he would kill her and spoke of a lounge in the dining room that drops into a hall of a hidden country beneath Indianapolis. He invited bystanders to join him on a journey and was declared insane after police inquiry. He had excessive liquor use.
Democratic auditor nominee John W Minor questions a Sun story about the American wire rail trust opening a Madison County Anderson factory by Mark Hanna. He cites talks with iron workers who fear mills would open only to close after the election. Congressional nominee Frank Burke speaks in Anderson Friday night with Martin Hawking and Gates.
Friday morning the Board of Public Safety reorganized and John Mahoney was initiated as a member while Commissioner Hyde was made chairman. The board advertised bids for coal to supply fire houses and police station, funding to depend on gas supplies. Fire Chief Barrett reported all houses need paint, plaster, and new furniture, and the board will consider his recommendations. Councilman Nezley asserts no further money will be approved until houses receive attention.
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