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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
3
Longansport Indiana September 20 editor D W Tomlinson 6 editor of the Daily Journal died suddenly from apoplexy He was prominent in republican politics and leaves a wife and four sons Read of other local items including smallpox cases in Jasper county a Galveston storm report and various civic notices across Indiana segments
Gen John A McClernand aged 88 died from old age and general debility in Springfield Illinois. His wife two daughters Mrs Fred Fox of Peoria and Mrs E W Williams of Springfield and son John F McClernand were at his bedside. His son Col Edward McClernand military governor Cebu Philippines could not attend. A former congressman he organized a Civil War brigade and led at Fort Donelson Shiloh Champion Hill Vicksburg and other battles. He later commanded the Thirteenth Army Corps until 1866 and resigned in 1864 returning to Illinois law practice.
Lincoln observers welcomed Bryan home on a Wednesday night arrival as fusion forces in the West faced setbacks. Bryan rested Thursday after a busy journey and preparations to get things in shape for the political season.
Thirty five men died and fifteen were injured when a mine explosion occurred near Dux in Bohemia on Wednesday. Five workers were reported missing. Rescue efforts and safety investigations followed as authorities assessed the disaster.
CHICAGO Sept 2 R A Harrison owner of a large stock farm near Darlington Pa and known in racing circles attempted to shoot his bride of a month in the Northwestern depot here Wednesday night. A policeman knocked the revolver from his hand saving the woman and Harrison is under arrest. The horseman is believed to be mentally unbalanced.
Gov Sayres states the southern coast death toll will not be less than 12000, with property losses reaching about 20006000. Crews plan to clear wreckage with 2000 men over 90 days and rebuild efforts resume as schools reopen and elevators restart.
Hiram B. Howland aged 46 prominent Indiana farmer and superintendent of the state fair grounds died Wednesday night at his home near Howland Station after a brief illness from gall stones. He leaves a wife and five children and whose family has long occupied the same farm since 1839. He was a member of the Columbia club Masons Knights of P and Elks and owned a stock farm near Broad Ripple.
Chicago reports radical National Typothetae members push a crusade against printing trades unions at the Kansas City convention. They seek a defense fund and a permanent secretary to drive non-union establishments run by typothetae members. President Donnelly calls it retaliation for union opposition and notes typothetae members in Indianapolis. He hints action by the union but gives no details.
London reports say Lord Roberts will depart for home on September 29 and Lord Kitchener is expected to succeed him. Nearby notes include McCarthy informing Longford constituents of his retirement from Parliament after since 1892. A Pan-American exposition bid is urged by Buenos Aires agricultural and industrial groups. Glasgow records two new plague cases bringing deaths to 23. The Minnesota Stars seek a return match against Modern Imperiale next Sunday at five dollars a side.
In Harlem a father, Joseph McGuigan, is arrested after his daughter Mary accuses him of tossing his wife Sarah from a third story window. A second daughter says the mother leaped in a moment of crisis, but police doubt the account and investigate the family quarrel and drunken altercation.
A list of post commanders and officers for multiple Indiana veterans groups is detailed, with leaders from Fifty-first, Thirteenth, Second cavalry, Twenty-seventh, Monticello Persimmon brigade, Nineteenth Indiana battery, Fifty-fourth, Seventeenth battery, Thirty-seventh, Thirteenth cavalry, Thirty-sixth, and more. A Gen A D Streight circle social and bean supper is announced at Corydon hall on Friday evening for visiting comrades.
Births list multiple couples with addresses, including Spicklemire, Stumph, Kreman, Richardson, Maltby, Nordhalt, Thrake, Clark, and more detailing newborns and a spinal deformity case. Marriages include Elliott Jannings, Etter Barrow, McCormick Manning, Thomas Haneman, Hilton Siegmund, Amsden Gillette, Baker Stripp, Suedinker Alfey, Jackson pairings, Tucker White, McLeod Harrison, Pattman Krewitt.
Henry O Simon 2114 E Michigan St frame cottage 1150. Charles H St Clair and wife 131 5S Senate Ave addition end remodeling 3160. J W and M B Hosman 321 Beville Ave repairs 100. F L and A Dale 115 E McCarty St shed 40. R E Carnaby 124 N Noblest repairs 3.
Very few suspicious characters attended the fair this year. Three men suspected of pickpocketing were picked up Thursday morning. They gave names as Derry Barter Massachusetts, Fred Crews Detroit, and Albert Meyers Jersey City.
Charles Joliner of California and Washington streets on Prie street and Fletcher avenue Thursday morning was hit by Enelis avenue car No 257. The buggy was smashed but Joliner escaped uninjured.
Portland resident Fred Kane shot his wife and daughter near Sumpter, cremated the daughter's body, and then killed himself. Kane and his wife were found in a dying condition after the acts.
Miss Elizabeth Edith Jackson of Richmond Indiana wed L A Jackson of Indianapolis Wednesday evening at 22388 N Mimoisst officiated by Rev Brown of the Friends church A wedding supper was served to about 50 friends The couple will reside at 2238 N Ti ncis after the ceremony
A historic brief notes a striking discovery claimed to cure a dangerous disfiguring disease without pain operation or inconvenience. Details and verification remain unclear as the report highlights potential breakthrough and seeks official validation.
Cincinnati physician Dr John P Haig touts a free trial package for a remedy claimed to cure goitre at home without surgery. He cites prior cures in Bombay and urges readers to send name and address to 142 Glenn Building Cincinnati Ohio for postage paid delivery.
City markets report in Indianapolis on September 20 lists smoked meats including hams shoulders and bacon with varied prices. Terms like reliable black hams and breakfast bacon appear along with weight categories and price per pound for different cuts and qualities.
An extended retail price sheet lists dry salt meats vegetables fruits nuts candies canned goods and staples. It names firms and prices for pork and lard goods eggs butter coffee tea sugars canned fruits and vegetables fish and game seeds hides leather oils flour and feed with per unit costs and bulk lot quotes.
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