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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
2
A sensational Indiana story reports Rev. P Rice allegedly filed an affidavit claiming Miss Gertrude Ayers age 18 with parental consent to obtain a marriage license for Rev W A Ward. The couple eloped to South Bend and wed, ties to Hoath Bend and Goshen officials said.
In Bessemer Alabama on April 4 Prof Guinn superintendent of public schools was shot in the breast by W Hurd owner of the Herald Journal and a leading local druggist. The dispute followed an article in the Journal against the superintendent. Gunn and his brother in law L J Williamson visited Hurd's drug store. Hurd fired sixteen shots. Gunn was wounded but expected to recover.
Louisville April 4 Col W S Forrester of the Louisville News was struck in the face by Gen J B Castleman as he passed on a street Thursday. Castleman rushed twice before being knocked down by his younger foe and later admitted fault for the assault citing past editorial disparagement of his regiment during the Spanish American War.
In Birmingham on April 4 a mob tried to storm the jail after Walter Quandrell a 16 year old black youth was arrested for allegedly assaulting the three year old daughter of ex sheriff Pritchard. The judge ordered an immediate trial scheduled for Friday and the jail remains heavily guarded.
Private letters from Petersburg and Moscow report strong sentiment in the Russian army for revolutionary agitation. Younger officers openly sympathize with the students and many officers stay away from home to avoid orders to suppress the reform demonstration.
Amityville April 4 Maurice Barrymore the actor shows no improvement and physicians say his mental collapse is complete and will likely end in his death soon. He struggles to recall past glory and re-enacts famous roles with the lines from Orlando lingering strongest.
Emma Aeck was fatally shot on a country road near Siegfried, prompting charges against Mrs Hitchings, pawnshop operator in Allentown, who allegedly loaned Aeck money. Once close friends, a split over business failures led to enmity. Hitchings has not been arrested.
Shenandoal Junction West Virginia April 4 George W Boyer 80 the last surviving member but one of the jury which convicted John Brown at Harpers Ferry is dead Two years ago he was tortured and his house robbed by masked men and he never recovered The only other surviving juror is William A Martin of Delaplaine Virginia
Rev. Andrews, pastor of Fishing Creek Valley United Anglican Church in Harrisburg, has been locked out by his congregation after saying that non supporters of the prohibition ticket are not Christians. He says he will not preach there again and will seek another assignment from the bishop.
A Philadelphia resident Louis Fink Jr 59 S st claims Grape-Nuts food helped him after weakness from lack of proper nourishment. He says the product provides vitality and vigor and supports his morning breakfast routine.
A newspaper notice promotes a Saturday rush for suit sales. It highlights a large collection of suits from samples and single pieces gathered since last Friday, with bargains up to 20 dollars and prices slashed from 40 dollars to 35 dollars. It promises high grade, tailored suits made from imported fabrics with fine finishing, available at special reductions tomorrow.
Chicago April 4 George H Phillips aka Napolean of corn declares he will fight bears in the corn pit and push prices up to 60 cents. He says 300 capitalist commission agents back him and has posted margins over 20000. Phillips predicts cent corn by month end as July futures rise to 42 cents. Bostock's Big Dane Bite: zoo owner fined 106 dollars for a dog bite to a boy.
In Washington on April 4, Sergeant-at-arms Ransdell of the U S Senate is a candidate to become president of the Indiana association. Election is scheduled for April 13. Other nominees include Nolen L. Chew N. B. Baker L. P. Mitchell W. N. Johnson and Wilfred Jessup.
In Rio de Janeiro on April 4 fighting broke out in the streets of Para between supporters and opponents of the local administration. Police and soldiers were called to restore order amid the unrest.
A crowded city page reports Louise Seibold suing Frank J. for child support and custody, plus police ball funding pensions, a judge and ejectment case, burn and ambulance calls, and a string of church and civic notices. The mixed items reflect urban life with legal actions, community events, and public concerns.
Superintendent Quigley said police cannot enforce the hitching ordinance due to a lack of posts or racks in the city streets. He noted removal of hitching points by the Board of Public Works leaves drivers few secure options. Hartman’s runaway horse killed the Shaw infant and injured Mrs. Patterson. Patterson is improving.
In Belfast on Thursday April 4 the White Star steamer Celtic the largest ocean liner in the world was launched at Queen's Island marking a historic shipyard milestone with ceremony and public interest.
Vapor store concerns of the country will consolidate with a capital of 3,000,000. Buckeye watch company organized in Akron Ohio with 200,000 capital. Boston Morning News reported as new. Blakely Hall of New York named publisher. The American sailing ship John McDonald, Baltimore to San Francisco with coal, is 202 days out and about two months overdue. 65 percent insurance offered on the cargo.
Capt Franklin Wilson the city humane officer defends his policy on decrepit dray horses after a diseased horse lost a hoof in darkness and a blood trail led to Haas the animal contractor. Wilson says many poor owners depend on these horses and he has been forced to kill several weekly.
Grand jury heard evidence on a bribery claim against ex grand juror William Schoppenhorst, alleged by Theodore C. Whitcomb who faced embezzlement charges. Whitcomb accused Schoppenhorst of offering to suppress an indictment for 200 dollars. Schoppenhorst denied, resigned, and called for a thorough probe.
The convicted murderer Ed Ruthven, a Black man, will be executed in the electric chair on April 12 after the Board of War dons refused to intervene and Governor Nash is not expected to grant clemency. Ruthven claims police persecution. The crime involved the killing of a policeman named Shipp in Cleveland and Ruthven was captured in Indianapolis.
A small-pox case was reported to the Board of health on Thursday morning. Paul Wesling, age 3, of 1102 East St. Clair Street is the patient in the notice.
NEW C, R and FT W stockholders meet in Richmond Ind on April 4 and elect nine directors including W R Shelby J H P Hughart L J O Brien and J W Hunter. Others named are Joseph Wood James Mc Crea J F Miller H E Robinson C C Binkley David Studebaker and J T Brooks.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine technology aside, the report lists bid prices for wheats red and white, corn white and mixed, oats white and mixed, and timothy hay, plus inspection results. Noting specific lots, car counts, and totals, with several cars rejected or unmerchantable.
Northampton April 4 Eva Sitt won the Northampton Stakes of 800 sovereigns with jockey Johnny Reiff guiding for owner H. J. King. The victory solidifies Eva Sitt as a leading contender in the season’s early turf races.
Wheat, corn and oats mixed with price shifts across May contracts. Provisions list pork lard ribs with varied cents per pound. Eggs and butter show multiple grade prices. cheese and dairy products depicted. Live poultry names with assortment of chick, turkey and duck prices included.
Cattle receipts near 500 head with quotations for steers and heifers ranging from fair to prime and heavy, including 900 to 1,100 pound classes and feeding stock. Hog receipts about 5,500 with bids from good to choice and mixed weights. Sheep receipts light with lamb and sheep prices listed. Horses and mules sold at Blair Baker sale with most stock around 75 to 125 dollars and drafts to 175 dollars.
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