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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
1
Indiana politics and national figures dominate reports from a Chicago Sun era brawl. Delegates on a special train to Delphi, Gov Mount questions mark Hanna canvassing Indiana while state officials largely stay away. Campaign bets, party lines, and local stumps mix with a temperance paper launch and a cartridge of party attacks.
Col W T Durbin Republican gubernatorial candidate visited Chicago offices of the American steel and wire trust to press for reopening the Anderson mill. Though he claims he did not secure a lasting commitment, the mill is scheduled to reopen September 24 under new manager W C Stone of New Castle Pa.
A new secret political group called the Liberty Republican Club formed in the Thorpe block on Friday night. It includes white and colored men and appoints a committee to visit factories urging employees to claim independence and threatening a boycott of manufacturers who try to influence workers' politics. officers to be announced once established.
The text reports a dispute over invitations to parades during Bryan's visit in Fort Wayne. Union Veteran Legion members say they were blamed if they marched past the reviewing stand but were not invited. Spanish-American War veterans marched on Thursday and D H McAbee, leader of Indianapolis encampment, says he received no invitation and heard of no concerted plan to refuse.
WwW J Bryan passed through Indianapolis early Saturday from Columbus Ohio en route to St Louis. No reception was arranged and state committee secretary Hawkins said no headquarters personnel were at the station. An informal greeting occurred at Terre Haute where J F Callen editor of Our Standard greeted Bryan who declined to discuss politics. He said his chance of election grows better daily and that his letter of acceptance would be issued next week.
Democratic nominee John W. Minor warns that corruption financing will ruin the country. He advocates stopping illegitimate spending and calls for proper funding controls as part of his campaign for state auditor.
Secretary Nelson of the Democratic state committee plans a public display in town store windows. A bushel of wheat will show the price of life’s necessities now versus 18 percent. County chairmen are instructed to buy a bushel of wheat. The display will compare nails sugar winding twine and other items in 1896 and today.
Mrs. Wm. D. Downey of 412 S Emerson Ave Irvington collapsed and died of heart disease on Saturday about 9 a m while talking with a neighbor. Her husband is a clerk at the United States pension office. She leaves two sons Bert of the Big Four and Brant with the Indianapolis water company.
The Board of Works orders City Engineer Jeup to draft new specifications for Senate Avenue through the Central Steel Company property. A prior resolution failed to describe affected properties, risking illegality. Plans contrast diagonal versus straight routes, with potential impact on the steel mill, its cupolas, and nearby office buildings. Major Collins and stockholders are away. attorney Smiley N. Chambers not consulted. The steel mills are idle while residents push for the opening.
In 1896 an estate left 82.81 dollars unclaimed. Mrs. Nellie Beckling, guardian, and Attorney Henry Spaan dispute who got it. Ellen Donlon claims both received it. Spaan says Beckling did. Probate commissioner Walker suggested honoring Beckling with 100 dollars as guardian and deducting 52 dollars as fees for Spaan. The matter moved to circuit court.
A C Albertson aged 56 of 401 North Noble Street collapsed on a doorstep near New York and Fulton Streets Saturday morning. He left home in apparent good health for his usual walk, called to street car track workers for help, and died before aid arrived. An old soldier and veteran Indianapolis printer, he lately suffered heart disease and related illnesses. He moved from Richmond to Indianapolis in 1868 to join the Journal printing company, and his death was reported to the morgue after the city ambulance was summoned.
Dr W F Hart a colored evangelist from Louisville will lead a series of meetings at Shepard and Howard streets in West Indianapolis starting Sunday night. He is guest of Rev and Mrs Charles Williams at 905 Maple Street and speaks at Rev Williams request.
In this month’s feature Bennett's at 28 E Wash showcases Usona gold and silver items with photographs and pricing details. The ad emphasizes quality metal pieces and current prices to attract shoppers.
Washington reports early census figures show 118 cities with over 17.9 million inhabitants, less than a quarter of the expected total. If Indians Alaska Hawaiians are counted, the national population may exceed 75 million, with an overall growth between 20 and 24 percent projected.
Indianapolis faced a setback as Des Moines based locomotive firemen’s organization planned to relocate its headquarters from Peoria. Attorney-general Taylor urged support before the Commercial Club and Board of Trade, but hotel interests showed apathy. The plan would involve about $500,000 yearly in disbursements, with roughly $40,000 spent in Indianapolis on work and printing.
State fair officials tout a major exhibition of machinery stock and displays at the fair grounds. Secretary Downing announced the event will be as large as Indiana has seen with exhibits continuing until Monday noon. Children under 16 teachers and old soldiers enter free on Tuesday. Examinations for premiums begin Tuesday morning and race events start Tuesday afternoon including the Searchlight Anaconda match race on Wednesday.
Justice Hay discharged Dr J M Rhodes on assault and battery charges after four Thorpe children testified. The case stemmed from an emergency call during a December night when his speeding vehicle collided with a buggy. damages of 15 dollars were awarded, appealed, and later led to Rhodes being arrested. A supreme court ruling on assault was reportedly overruled.
The Home heating and fighting company met with the Board of Works Friday afternoon to revise its hot water heating contract per the council franchise committee. The extension clause now ties to 50,000 square feet of radiating surface demanded in a half mile square. The term remains 25 years.
Lisbon Sept 15 The governor of Lorenzo Marques has been instructed not to obstruct President Kruger's departure by next week's steamer. Kruger has been restrained, effectively a prisoner, at the request of the British consul.
London dispatch reports Gen French operating south of the railroad surprised the Barberton Boer garrison and took 100 prisoners. He also captured 43 locomotives rolling stock Mausers ammunition and three wagons.
Wellston Ohio report says John A Shumate and Clem Jacobs of Oak Hill were instantly killed Friday night during a well digging. Jacobs lowered Shumate into the shaft, Shumate fell from the basket, Jacobs descended to assist and was overcome. Engineer Theodore Wickineser rushed to help and also passed out, remains unconscious.
Senator Beveridge is booked for four speeches at Elgin Illinois on September 26. Robert H. Catlin Republican of Terre Haute Indiana will make 28 speeches in Nebraska. Controller Coler of New York says Bryan has not promised him the treasury portfolio if elected president. Senator Foraker of Ohio who was to speak in New York Friday night was unable to speak owing to illness. Mayor Harrison of Chicago telegraphed a special invitation to ex Senator Hill of New York to speak at the big Democratic rally in Chicago September 2.
Eye care notice urging prompt testing exams and fitting glasses at reasonable prices. Marks J P Mullaly Diamonds and Jewelry located at 28 Monument Place and feeds oats labeled Janes Dustless Oats for horses.
B Turner, agent for German Fire Tornado Insurance Co., operates at 1350 BE Market.
Galveston Texas reports rapid debris removal after Saturday’s tidal wave. Officials estimate 86 dead and 10,000 injured with many in pitiable condition. Burial squads disinfect faces as they work amid continuing exodus and rebuilding efforts.
A Galveston dispatch reports exhausted troops guarding and burying the dead, with fears of pestilence from stagnant street water. Officials note thousands of corpses have already been handled on Galveston Island and adjacent shores, while inquiries into losses continue.
Galveston residents recount miraculous survivals as the flood ripped homes apart. Chas Rutter, 12, rode a floating trunk to Hitchcock where he was hospitalized in Houston. The Stubbs family split. a father and one child were carried separate ways. two others reunited later. Mrs P Watkins raves as she clings to hospital attendants. Harry Steele and wife rode three demolished houses to safety on a door. A. R. Jones and 15 men escaped via a water tower stand pipe. Mrs Chapman Bailey and Miss Blanche Kennedy crossed seas of wreckage, drifting all night in water, later rescued bruised, their relatives drowned.
C. E. Worth, dentist, removed to 433 Stevenson Building. Old phone 297 percent. New planes priced at 316.00 at Wulschner's. Usena meta polish for bar fixtures.
Li Hung Chang sailed from Shanghai on Friday en route to Pekin but remains aboard his steamer Anping as a Russian warship seeks escort. Admiral Seymour objects to the arrangement while Dr. Mumm Von Schwartzenstein, the German minister, conferred with Li Saturday morning.
Shanghai dispatch reports Hsu Tung, the emperor's tutor, committed suicide amid Boxer massing at Chochau on the grand canal. The incident follows heightened tensions in the region as Boxers assemble near the capital.
About 40 Indianapolis residents attended a casual Friday night fundraiser at a Denison house to feed the hungry press. Tables were unmarked and speechmaking was banned, and guests enjoyed an oysters to cotta menu while discussing the club finances and future plans. A suggestion to incorporate and issue stock was floated, amid reports of dues arrears and a closed Denison room due to unpaid rent. The club owns valuable paintings and furniture, with management hopeful that renewed hustle can revive the organization.
In Chicago on September 16 Mrs Caroline Ortwold who weighed over 500 pounds died at Dunling. At almost the same time Morris Stack aged 108 also died. Griswold suffered elephantiasis filana and her coffin measured seven by four by three feet. Stack was a drummer boy in the War of 1812.
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m September 16 shows Saturday showers, then fair and cooler Sunday. Temperatures recorded 7 am 64, noon 82, 2 pm 85.
Chicago dispatch reports a severe cold snap expected in British Columbia but forecaster Wappenhans disputes the claim. He notes northwest freezing temperatures rose to four below and Sunday should be cooler yet not a true cold snap. He adds fair week may be cool and showery.
Mattie E Hasenfuss convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Allen county for poisoning Carl Westenfeld with arsenic. Sentenced to two to 21 years in the women's prison. Appeal filed to the supreme court.
A local ad promotes replacing old wooden beds with iron beds and new tress and springs. Makoie Niey advertises a large variety at 249 Massachusetts Avenue.
A fragmentary item notes Tasérai Peter Pfisterer connected to a German fire tornado incident. The text lists an address at 33 Virgi Ave and mentions an agent role, leaving unclear specifics about events or outcomes.
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