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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1900
Page
2
A report from New Orleans describes a mob attack after a robbery spree in Tangipahoa parish. A posse pursued suspected Black men. one was captured and guarded. Four Black men were hanged and several others beaten though no lynching had yet occurred at the time of dispatch.
Gov Mount honors Pennsylvania requisition for Henry Henderson charged with stealing diamonds worth 2200. Henderson files habeas corpus arguing lack of local affidavit. Judge Leathers orders delivery to proceed for circuit court review Wednesday afternoon. likely transfer to Judge Allen's court on that day.
A blast near the Union club site on Fifth Avenue and Fifty-first Street Tuesday showered rocks toward the Vanderbilt residence. The fire wing suffered damage to a bronze cabinet a vase from the Duke of Hamilton collection and a mirror though valuable pictures in the drawing room were spared. The home belongs to George W Vanderbilt who rarely occupies it.
Martha Glasspoll sues William Winslow claiming a weak floor in a rented house caused a permanent injury. She states she required medical care and suffered grave physical detriment.
President Mitchell received a message from State secretary treasurer W O Ryan of the Illinois United Mine Workers announcing a 33 000 member union and 275 000 in treasury. The funds are said to be callable by the anthracite miners as Illinois miners pledge to tax themselves a dollar weekly to sustain the effort. Mitchell says he does not need aid, though offers keep arriving daily.
A special excursion train carried the local Elks lodge and fall festivities society to Louisville on Tuesday afternoon to promote the Indianapolis carnival. The Elks carnival runs in Louisville this week with a parade from the Elks hall to Union station. Stops at several towns will advertise the carnival, and the return trip is set for midnight.
In Cincinnati on Tuesday 89 year old Democrat Wm Haley was found dead in his jail cell after an arrest linked to a political fight with Republicans Harry and Edward White who were also taken into custody.
The Marion county WCTU opened its fourteenth annual convention at Central Church on Tuesday morning. A noon lunch was served at the church. The executive committee met at 1 p m. Rev W A Quayle will give an address Tuesday night.
Solomon Brown, a sawdust hauler, sues Maggie Twyman for 5000 dollars alleging she slandered him by accusing him of stealing gas pipes. Twyman resides at 427 East Ohio Street.
The Brownson club in La Porte proposes a capital increase for its health club and hospital ventures with stock rising from 12 to 20 thousand dollars. Anderson oversees the move as part of the reorganized capital structure.
Fragmentary OCR note shows drug name garble Bromo and BR ROMIDE with brief mention of Bromo Quin ine tablets. No coherent event or context emerges beyond a medicinal product reference and stray words.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of War Root in deteriorating condition after an operation two weeks earlier to remove a carbuncle under his arm. Initial hopes of quick recovery faded as uncertain symptoms emerged, causing alarm among his friends.
M L Martin of the Gold Democratic national headquarters in Indianapolis recalls Gen John M Palmer as a soldier and patriotic citizen. He notes Palmer favored McKinley in 1896 and urged others to vote for him, saying Illinois loses a valuable son with the General's death.
At 11 30 a m Tuesday 150 Markle and Co men met secretly and agreed to enter arbitration with the Markles. The Mineworkers union called a large meeting for 4 p m Tuesday to deter any stampede of the strikers and to persuade the remaining 2 800 Markies men to reject the agreement.
Propagating committee of the Knights and Ladies of Honor convenes in the Lemcke building to decide if Supreme Protector Lockard should hire and dismiss staff for offices and the order's paper. Clerks back the plan, but the dispute intensifies.
Paris reports ex Captain Dreyfus was mobbed as he left a Geneva friend's house and compelled to seek refuge in a boat on Lake Geneva. The incident underscores ongoing dangers surrounding the controversial former officer's travels.
Paris report states William Bailey and John Radcliff were arrested in Terre Haute for the murder of James Hogue who was slain in a box car. C A Whiteside of Indianapolis says the same tramps robbed him of a watch and several dollars.
At the Terre Haute meeting J. Hamlin of Buffalo, a glucose manufacturer, attends with his horse Abbott. Abbott was to start Tuesday to chase the world trotting record and will race again on Thursday.
Orange V. Lemon a notable church member and lodge man and former deputy county treasurer died Tuesday in Richmond Indiana.
Texas relief fund for the board of trade reaches 3662.85 dollars with Tuesday contributions of 162.57 dollars. The National Malleable Casting Company employees add 10157 dollars and 50 dollars come from the same firm, boosting the relief effort.
Annie Gray files for divorce alleging James W. deserted her and failed to provide, in a case filed amid a city life report. The Catholic benevolent legion gains a license for fraternal insurance in Indiana and German shipments arrive for the soldiers' monument, with bronze to follow. John H. Falkner, Merom merchant, seeks bankruptcy with debts of 1088.91 and assets 815, while Elmer Petty and Wm. Dean receive $10 fines and 90 days labor for attempted sexual assault on Lizzie Tinder, described as feeble minded.
Miss Jeanette Huntington and William Lippert announce their forthcoming wedding. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James N Huntington, and the groom is the son of Louin Lippert of Price Hill Cincinnati. The plans are pending.
In Loganport Indiana the eleventh annual meeting of the State federation of labor featured State labor commissioner McCormack calling for strict enforcement of the weekly wage law. He deplored frequent strikes and urged arbitration and legislation to protect union men against non union labor.
Corporal Fred G Fort of the Third Infantry recounts his Philippine service including interior towns Anzanay Contablo and guard duty. He recalls treacherous natives, close combat with bolos, and deadly encounters. He mentions fever on return and hopes the United States retains the islands.
Monon railroad engineers and firemen seek to restore the 1890 wage scale and will appeal to President McDoel on Saturday. Strong cordial relations exist between the railroad and management, with a settlement anticipated soon.
President Mitchell expressed surprise at reports Gen Gobin prohibited meetings near Shenandoah. He urged no curtailment of constitutional liberties, pledged support to maintain order, and claimed miners preserved peace better than soldiers. He emphasized protecting workers rights alongside coal companies.
A fire at a Pittsburgh children's temporary home early Tuesday endangered 18 tots but all were saved. Rescue credited to matron Mrs. Margaret McCarthy and Mrs. Marie Lewis. clothing burned except the night robes. origin likely incendiary. frame building nearly destroyed.
In Frankfort Kentucky on September 21 the Howard case concluded its argument at 1 p m. Tuesday and the jury took the case. A verdict was expected shortly after.
Madrid dispatch says the Turkish minister to Madrid has resigned after salary arrears. A Constantinople letter reveals the recall of the Turkish minister Bey to Washington followed his complaint about unpaid wages.
Clay Dryer a 2 colored man pleaded guilty before Judge Baker on Tuesday to selling a drink of whisky without a license. He was fined one cent and sentenced to five days in jail. Dryer had been in Hvansville jail since July 15 awaiting trial. Judge Baker criticized bringing him to Indianapolis for the trivial charge.
A rapid jumble of crime, deaths, politics, weather and oddities: a confessed murderer insanity, a stabbing, a typhoid death abroad, siege of Pekin, Hobson in New York, a cereal company buyout, a double suicide pact, theater loss, census figures for several cities, Kentucky feuds, a moose shot, a domestic shooting, Irish lord lieutenancy, Galveston saloons, Krugersdorp raids, a kiss murder, Presidio prison break, California fires, Kanawha drowning, and veterans in Washington.
Washington reports the president will soon appoint a three member commission to assist Minister Conger in talks with China. One slot offered to Seth Low of New York. two other members not yet chosen. Ex Secretary Foster and Day are not expected to join. Rockhill to serve as councillor. German delegation awaits word on an international court to try implicated Chinese officials.
A list of births deaths and marriages with numerous entries. Notable items include John and Lula Henry a daughter at 527 Leon street Ella Rose at 1626 Sheldon street a girl George and Ella Rose Smith a boy at 533 West McCauley street and H H Gates and Isabelle Gates with a daughter born at St Vincent's hospital. Also entries for James Cross ulcer of stomach Leone Nolting malaria and whooping cough Infant Hansen congenital atelectasis and several heart related and meningitis cases among others.
An old advertisement promises a quick cure for colds using Laxative-Brome Quinine Tablets. It states refund if not successful and includes E. W. Greve's signature on the box disclaimer.
A census of alterations and improvements lists numerous residents and businesses with addresses and project costs. Projects include additions, renovations, frame cottages, stone and cement dwellings, brick remodeling, store fronts, and a barn addition, with amounts ranging from fifty to fifteen thousand dollars. Notable entries include Hugh Reynolds 226 State street. George Tanner 1405 Delaware street. and Baker and McDonald at 24-26 North Pennsylvania Street.
Gov Roosevelt rose early and rode out before Denver reception plans, taking a special train through Greeley and Fort Collins. The party, joined by Sen Lodge, Sen Wolcott, and Denver ladies, met a foggy welcome in Eaton as crowds cheered the candidate. With 225 speeches already and 10,000 miles traveled, three meetings remain and Republican clubs promise a monster parade in Denver.
Tuesday afternoon Attorney Henry Bullock dismissed habeas corpus cases for George Turner and James Dravings who sought release from the workhouse. It was understood both men were to be released.
Interstate Stockyard on September 25 lists cattle receipts and price ranges across grades. Light and heavy cattle trades cover export, butcher, feeders, stockers, heifers, cows, veals, bulls, and common stock, with quotes for hogs and sheep by weight and quality and Tuesday shipment activity noted.
Chicago wheat and corn futures drifted with September at 14 cents off and October near 76 and 39 cents. Oats fell slightly while provisions shifted with October pork around 11.87 to 12.10 and lard near 7.02 to 7.04. Butter and cheese quotes varied across grades as live poultry prices listed per dozen and eggs at 10 cents per dozen.
Market notes report Wheat and Corn prices by class and color with bid values for No 1 to No 4 grades and mixed lots, including No 2 red, No 3 red, No 2 white, No 2 yellow, and oat lines. Inspections list car counts for Wheat and Corn grades, plus hay and clover offerings and car statuses from new catalog.
Receipts include 1,000 cattle 3,500 hogs and 400 sheep with Tuesday shipments. Good to prime steers 1,350 lbs plus bring 5.50 to 5.80. similar ranges for cows, bulls, and veal calves. hogs show 4.50 to 5.50 for heavy to light classifications. sheep and lambs quoted at 3.35 to 3.60 for good to choice, with various grades listed.
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