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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
2
Washington April 4. A communication from Russia to the department states that its sole object in Manchuria is to restore order and that troops will be withdrawn as soon as possible. Russia asserts no ulterior designs and no intention to seek territorial concessions from China. This is described as a complete backdown.
In a police court Friday afternoon the trials of Mary Clark and Clara Franklin for prostitution and keeping a house were heard before Judge Daly. The jury of 12 men included many gray or bald members. separate trials were requested but denied. Mrs. Bert Dildine testified. her husband was subpoenaed but absent. Dildine himself had been arrested recently at the same address and released on promise to reform.
The grand jury indicted Floyd Hahm Pleasant Porter Willis Powter and Roland Fritch for enticing females from school shooting with intent to kill and trespass. In a recent incident at Potter College four women escaped down a ladder as a win dow was fired upon by Principal Cable. Fritch was wounded and two students expelled.
New York reports that J Pierpont Morgan bought the Liberty electric light and power plant and donated it to the Loomis sanitarium for consumptives in Liberty New York. The plant reportedly cost about 40000 dollars.
The Board of Works on Friday morning approved declaratory resolutions for cement walks gravel roadways and curb work on multiple streets including Delaware Sixteenth to Nineteenth Elder Avenue Maryland to first alley south Lee Minnesota Miller Kenwood Thirty-fifth to Thirty-eighth Louisiana Illinois Spruce Deloss Lexington Ridgewood Sanders Downey Palmer Ringgold Shelby and a vacation east of Ringgold Palmer to 341 feet south Petitions for asphalt paving water main and sewer work were received and referred An assessment roll for New York Walter to Lansing calculating 1244 feet at 1821 36 and a local sewer roll for Michigan Noble to first alley east of East Liberty approved Doctored gravel work on Twenty third from Talbott to Pennsylvania and Twenty fourth from Meridian to Illinois.
A patient describes long insomnia tied to coffee use and how switching to Postum Food Coffee led to gradual health gains. She notes better sleep after quitting coffee, improved complexion, weight gain, and renewed energy. her sister also benefited after stopping coffee. The account emphasizes blood changes from habit and delayed visible results.
In a crowded North Side street deputy sheriff escorting Eddie McNichols and two accomplices engaged in a desperate gun battle. McNichols tripped the deputy as shots were exchanged. no one was hit. The pursuit continued toward criminal court.
Illness of Witzhugh Lee in Denver and other scattered items across states. Steel plate prices up two dollars per ton while Manila commissary shortages reach 185000 dollars. Reports include drownings, shootings, wrecks, a Texas jail incident, labor politics in Georgia, and various court actions.
Detective Lancaster arrested Wesley Hall a 16 year old colored youth Friday noon for pilfering canned corn in front of the Standard Tea Company. Andy Crabtree another colored boy was involved. they split while Lancaster closed in and nabbed Hall.
John Callahan 75 died at home 508 Woodlawn ave Friday morning. Mexican War veteran served in the Fourth Ohio under Gen Brough. Lived in Bartholomewy county until five years ago. Survived by wife and five children. Funeral set for 2 p m Sunday.
Lace curtains 3% yards long up to 63 inches wide with plain centers and heavy borders offered. Lace bed sets large size include pair of shams, prices $1.95 to $2.00, quality $1.39.
Catalog of clothing and accessories with prices and descriptions. Includes skirts, overalls, vests, writing paper, petroleum jelly, pins, collar buttons, socks, hose, glass toweling, tape, toile soap and pearl buttons with varying quality notes and sale prices.
The store touts a phenomenal sales week driven by irresistible Pattern Hats. Forty new hats arrived Thursday featuring Persian and New York styles, with over 200 more expected Saturday. Hats priced at $2.98 and $5.00 offer quality trims and many designs, plus little girl leghorn styles. Shoppers urged to visit in the morning before crowds grow. Also advertised are reinforced, high quality shirts in madras and chambray with detachable collars.
The New York Sun editorial on April 5 regards Tom Johnson, Cleveland mayor, as a serious presidential candidate. It notes his wealth and potential generosity, praising his genuineness and conviction. The piece says Johnson could lead a party toward radical reform and municipal ownership, and that Bryan will watch him closely.
Funeral held for I'. and Graves 86 at 4d p m Friday at W H DeMott 244 Walcott St where he died at 9 a m Friday The body to be taken to Jacksonville Ill Friday night for burial He was Mrs DeMotte s father and had been ill a long time
Chicago April 5 six cars are being fitted for President McKinley and his party for the San Francisco journey. The Pullman company has outfitted a train described as the finest the world has ever seen with luxury and elegance in every detail.
Miss Lillian Hawkins aged 20 living with Mr and Mrs Bliss was attacked when a stranger splashed carbolic acid on her face and forearms. She believes a jealous married woman is involved though no motive is clear. She previously survived a poisoned apple incident last summer.
C Griffith of Puscoag Rhode Island wins the Grand American handicap in round 19 at Interstate Park New York securing $600 and the silver cup. J L D Norris on St Paul Minnesota takes second and R Rahm of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania finishes third.
In Youngstown Ohio on Friday C H Rowland and Peter Halli were convicted of grand larceny for stealing the Lowellville and Quakertown railroad, a two and a half mile line, reportedly stripping it of all rails.
The appellate court rules Bradley Martin must pay taxes on $200000 for 1898. He claimed no New York residence but had a Scotland residence before 1899. Justice Andrews notes Martin paid taxes in prior years without protest, except 1896.
Livestock quotations reflect small cattle receipts and limited shipments. Good to choice steers 1350 to 1400 lbs at 5.50 to 6.60 per cwt, cows 275 to 430 per cwt, hogs 5.95 to 6.50, lambs 4.25 to 5.75 amid light receipts and no sheep shipments.
Washington April 5 reports a navy promotion among minor appointments. Osborn Deignan is named boatswain, noted as one of the men who with Lieut Hobson sunk the Merrimac.
Charley Lamb, 17, used a pocket knife during a Thursday night fight in Qodon, wounding Walter Correll, 22, who died shortly after. Lamb is under arrest. Correll was the son of George Correll a businessman and politician. Lamb’s sister’s wedding planned for Friday was postponed due to the murder.
The Vacant Lot Association met Friday and announced 7 percent of lots donated. Ploughing will begin as soon as weather permits.
The Fidel ity Rebecca lodge auxiliary hosts a Monday night gathering at Bren nke's. Separately James L. Keach buys the commission house property from George Knarzer for 312000. Criminal court judge Alford declines to discuss Judge Daly's whipping method for misbehaving boys. Judge Daly fines Daisy Bostick 100 and sentences 30 days workhouse for intoxication after a beast ly drunken arrest. An attempt to admit her to Julietta insane hospital failed. authorities note cocaine and morphine addiction. The judge says she would be better off in the workhouse than on the streets.
The converted yacht Maytower reached Old Point Comfort carrying Governor General Allen of Porto Rico. He plans to go to Washington to tender his resignation, signaling a political transition after arrival and travel.
Admiral Remey cables that Silent colonel Goodell of the marine corps at Olangapo reports the surrender of insurgents from Iba to Morong completed on April 4.
An old medical notice promotes Bromo Quinine as a remedy to prevent pneumonia and grip, claiming it removes the cause. The advertisement emphasizes a preventive claim tied to respiratory illness.
Lathrop Reed aged 70, a wealthy St. Paul figure, died in his berth on a Pullman car Thursday night while traveling from Florida to Cincinnati. The body was found aboard the train as it reached Cincinnati. Reed was known for his extensive holdings in Minnesota and Florida real estate.
An old advertisement asserts that taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cures a cold in one day. The claim uses assertive language and branding to promote a quick remedy.
Chicago on Good Friday saw the Board of Trade shut for the day. Market notes list prices for provisions including butter creamery grades, cheese varieties, and live poultry with quotes for bids and stock positions, reflecting holiday trading adjustments.
In San Francisco on April 5 four collectors sent to recover about $7,000 in unpaid bills were attacked and tossed in blankets by members of the Thirtieth infantry just as they prepared to march home. The men received no money.
Union Stockyards Indiana reports April 5 cattle receipts 700 head and hog shipments 4 000 with mixed prices across categories Good to prime steers 1 280 pounds and up 9 15 to 9 65 per cwt fair to medium steers 1150 pounds up 4 65 to 5 20 veal calves 1 2 52 price 5 50 7 prime to fancy export bulls 3 75 4 25 hogs mixed and heavy packing 6 00 6 20 qualification and prices vary by grade and weight Common to fair stockers and cows also listed with a range of values and stock classifications including lambs sheep and bucks per 100 pounds
Wheat trends weak with No 2 red and No 3 red in motion while corn stays steady with several white and mixed grades traded. Oats weaken with No 2 white and No 2 mixed quotes. hay holds firm especially No 1 and No 2 timothy amid inspection tallies for rejected and merchantable lots.
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