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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
1
Gov. Mount returned from a Indiana tour denouncing Hanna’s trusts remarks and asserting Republicans will win Indiana. He says he spoke mainly on state issues, ridiculed imperialism and militarism, and expects a large GOP majority with Democrats shifting votes away from Bryan. He noted Roosevelt’s Indiana trip aiding the effort.
Liquor league state organizer J F Callen says confidential sources indicate Allen county Republicans face a Democratic majority of 3800, a rare result in the GOP stronghold. Fort Wayne Democrat Henry Colerick allegedly offered to bet 3000 against the Republicans, but the offer was refused.
Senator Dolliver of Iowa arrives in Des Moines to speak in Tomlinson hall Saturday night on Trusts. He will meet Gov. Roosevelt in Hastings Monday and tour South Dakota and Nebraska with him. Dolliver’s Indianapolis address is among his few appearances outside Iowa.
Manager Martin of the Gold Democratic headquarters and John P. Irish of California spoke Saturday with Irish delivering remarks that night. Irish plans speeches in New Castle Monday Kokomo Tuesday and Vincennes Friday with other dates not yet set. Ex Controller Eckels to speak at English's Opera House on October 17.
New planes priced at 16 dollars are advertised at Wulschner's. A metal polish for bar fixtures is also promoted in the same notice.
Ten thousand people welcomed William Jennings Bryan in Fargo for the largest North Dakota demonstration. He urged audiences to support American ideas and criticized Republican imitation of British colonial policy. He spoke five hours over two days, with trains bringing in supporters.
Governor Roosevelt spoke to large crowds in Eldorado Eureka and other towns as he campaigned through Kansas. He urged voters to choose the Republican path and warned that populism is a side show while noting Kansas helped make him a vice presidential candidate. About 200 horsemen chased his train at Eureka as farmers traveled long distances to hear him.
A rowdy crowd in St. Louis blocked Democratic speaker David Overmyer from Kansas, with the meeting ending amid cat calls hisses and cries for McKinley.
In Bridgeport on Friday night a parade escorting Republican gubernatorial nominee George P. McLean and Representative John Dalzell was ambushed by a yard of armed assailants. Police dispersed the mob after the attack.
In Victor Colorado on September 29 resolutions of the democratic county convention condemn the behavior during Gov Roosevelt's visit. They disavow responsibility for the disturbance and deplore Republicans for bringing Roosevelt under the auspices of Senator Edward O Wolcott the cordially detested traitor and renegade.
Edward H. Davis head of the information committee asked for about 300 to build and staff information booths but the general committee suddenly decided booths are not needed. The clash reflects a shift in carnival planning and safety oversight.
A brief comic item notes no Irish need apply while promoting Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. It also mentions Uson a gold and silver polish as a superior product.
Moore and Smith win contracts for Carter's hill Lafayette road grading at to cents per yard and graveling at 30 cents. Bridge repairs include Westfield canal bridge stonework by Wm Fife for 1100 and Lafayette bridge company for 1357. Geo Frazier handles Sherman drive bridge stonework for 1174.50 with Indianapolis bridge and iron company at 1744. Crow's nest on Spring Mill road to be cut down by Moore and Smith at 20 cents per yard. Additional bridge approaches and wall work awarded to local firms for specified sums.
Patrolmen arrest Ed Williams and Jack Clune after fake calls from Noble and Washington streets. They face charges of Joiterering. Another report about a man shot at 2405 S Meridian St turned up no such house.
In criminal court Monday Henry McClard seeks to declare his 14 year old daughter Gertrude McClard incorrigible. The family lives on West Washington Street. He says she spends most time in beer gardens and on the street. Gertrude and William E Leppard nearly wed Wednesday until her father intervened to reveal her age.
Supt Frank E Fitch of the City Ice Company in Indianapolis has filed a bankruptcy petition. Liabilities amount to 2500.41. assets total 17. The creditor list spans over two feet and includes 83 names, mainly in Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio. Creditors hold promissory notes or labor claims.
Mrs. Robert Ghedewell of 1010 W Twenty seventh street armed a revolver after spotting a man behind a building Friday morning. She pursued him, fired, and he fled to a shed claiming he mistook her for another woman. The man was identified as William Idle.
Reported distribution of cartoons depicting Kern as beholden to temperance interests sparked by the State liquor league. Saloon-keepers across Indiana allegedly received the mailings, with addresses possibly drawn from government license records. Officials deny publicity and question source amid secrecy around license data.
During John W. Kern's speech in Burlington Carroll County Friday afternoon a scuffle broke out as Jennie McDonald tore a Bryan badge from Minnie Gleason's dress. Hair pulling and scratching followed with several youths joining sides and a small riot forming while Kern continued speaking.
Saturday the Indiana Bermudez company filed answer to Chester Bradford in the Twenty first street improvement case. Bradford sued to avoid payment arguing the improvement built a road for transporting prisoners to the workhouse. The answer claims remonstrances were late and that assessments must be paid.
Chris Tyner of 454 West Seventeenth Street was detained by Bike-cops Streit and Trimpe after an assault on his invalid wife. Police say he spent the night at Brighton Beach then began abusing her at dawn, threw her out, and kicked her.
Atty gen Taylor has received a copy of the Manila American with comments on two US telegrams. One cites Bryan speaking in Indianapolis of a permanent Filipino government under independence and foreign protection, the other says McKinley would grant autonomy after Cuba. The paper calls the messages political claptrap and a boost to insurgents, blaming American politicians for stirring rebellion and asserting the islands should belong to the United States.
Coroner Nash held an autopsy on Mrs. John O Day at 2228 North Alabama Street. She was found Friday evening by her son George. Husband works for Indianapolis Gas Company at Strawtown and returns weekly. She died likely of heart trouble after hours of pain, five children surviving.
George McCrea custodian at the courthouse and uncle of County Commissioner Harding fell ill Saturday after reaching the courthouse. He suffered stomach distress and frequent spasms, was taken to the criminal court room and then to City Hospital. Ambulance unavailable, he was moved home on Indiana Avenue. Officials suspect breakfast food left in a tin can overnight caused the poisoning.
Frank Scott, a Big Four newsboy, was brought to City hospital unconscious on Friday afternoon. Doctors said his condition resulted from excessive cigarette smoking, though traces of poisoning were found on arrival. he recovered enough to leave several hours later.
36 hour forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity ends at 8 pm September 30. Cooler, fair weather tonight with Saturday night cool and Sunday fair. Temperatures reported: 7 pm 65, noon 0, 2 pm 62.
An advertisement asserts a single day cure for colds using a mix of laxative Brome and quinine tablets. It promises refunds if the claim is false and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
A sales note urges readers to visit Mahomey’s at 249 Massachusetts Avenue to buy an iron bed, claiming ownership proves you are “in it.” The quirky local pitch targets residents seeking durable furniture.
Washington reports indicate pressure from European powers eases tension in China. Emperor Hsu allegedly issues an edict praising Russia and offering memorial services for Baron Von Ketteler, signaling possible submission to foreign powers. Germany and allies consider an international court to try suspects and supervise sentences.
The State Department received a Shanghai consular dispatch dated Aug 17 confirming the July 21 1900 massacres of several Americans in Kuchan Chekia province including Mr and Mrs Ward and child Mr and Mrs D B Thompson and child Miss Thurgood Miss Sherman Miss Manchester and Miss Desmond Miss Manchester from Edmiston New York Miss Desmond from Nantucket Massachusetts.
Fragmentary notice reports Stevenson birth and a dentist removed to a building for old Tol. WT.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on September 2 a dynamite blast targeted the home of Polish miner William Shellala and his five boarders at Cranberry No. 4 colliery in Green Ridge. The explosion shattered windows and left a large crater but all occupants escaped unharmed. The region’s violence ends with this last attempt as miners await word on return to work and peace terms.
SCRANTON PA Sept 2 The two days of excited talk over pending settlement talks have eased. The strike is practically over and miners expect orders to resume early next week. Although President Mitchell says concessions from New York operators do not fully meet union demands, many believe differences will be settled. The miners feel recognition of the union matters little as long as gains are won.
New York report says a settlement among coal operators has been reached and details are being finalized. Mark Hanna distances himself from the strike while Morgan’s office stands nearby as political pressure mounts. Observers expect an official announcement early this week.
Gen Gobin and staff in Shenandoah Pa say their service here is done and troops may be removed. A decision on withdrawal is expected Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Toole declines to discuss troop dismissal until mine operators are consulted.
President Mitchell says peace terms not received openly after a New York long distance call. Labor and management maneuvering continues as contracts for bituminous and anthracite operators near expiration in April, potentially triggering a broader strike resolution.
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