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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
3
Vandals damaged the Hendrick statue in the state house yards on Wednesday night tearing off bronze scales and a shield, and breaking part of the stone base. Officials allege copper thieves took the pieces, while Logsdon denounces police inaction toward crowds lingering near the monument.
M. V. B. Spencer, 60, of 715 N Meridian St, died Wednesday night from chronic catarrh contracted in the army. He served in 1862, earned a lieutenant’s rank for bravery, spent time in a Confederate prison, and later worked as a lawyer and pension agent for Indiana from 1894 to 1897. He leaves a widow and four children. A Democrat, Meridian Street M E Church member, and former Allen County clerk, he attended the 1876 Democratic National Convention. Funeral arrangements were not set.
Gov. Durbin named Maj. George W. Kreitenstein of Terre Haute as capitol custodian to replace John W. West of Indianapolis. Samuel C. Knutt of Indianapolis is reappointed state House engineer for four more years. Kreitenstein. Shutt reappointed as state engineer. both noted for prior service and local political ties.
SAN FRANCISCO April 11 Within ten days George Crocker won 490000 in Atchison common and preferred and Burlington and Rock Island stocks. He invested in Burlington at 165 and closed out a winner by 200000 after less than 12 days. An investment of 12000 in Block Island yielded 144000. He made 75000 in Atchison common, with the rest from a two point rise in Atchison preferred.
The census reports 82,000 people on Upolu and other islands under German rule and 5,896 on the six islands governed by the United States, reflecting colonial administration in Samoa.
An advertisement touts a laxative product as a preventive against pneumonia and grip, asserting it removes the disease cause. The copy stresses health benefits and urges readers to buy for protection, typical of early 20th century patent medicine marketing.
A fire at Walker's boarding house at 401 South Main Street early Thursday morning forced seven inmates to flee. two daughters and Miss Cora Moseman barely escaped as flames reached the attic. Leonard, in the attic, saved only part of his belongings. Damage around $250 with Walker canceling his insurance last week due to high rates.
New York April 11 sources say a giant copper trust led by John D Rockefeller Henry H Rogers and others will merge five major companies including Amalgamated Copper and American Smelting into a vast trust. Capitalization projected near 1 billion dollars with National City Bank financing. Announcement expected soon from Boston.
Washington April 11 Congressmen Landis of Indiana rails at the pedestal of the new Logan statue arguing the east side tablet depicting Logan sworn in as senator by Vice-president Arthur is entirely fictitious. He notes Arthur began his vice presidency in 1881 while Logan had taken seat in 1879 and was sworn in by Wheeler. The tablet also shows Cullom Evarts Morton Voorhees Miller Thurman and others as witnesses, most of whom were not present or even alive at the time. Landis points out the anachronisms and inaccuracies in the sculpted scene.
In Lebanon Indiana April 11 anti saloon fight grows hotter. Over eight indictments from the last grand jury. William Halfman failed to keep screens up and the jury disagreed Tilman Bieker remains on trial for the same offense. W H Wiley and A N Holloway have been threatened by anonymous letters demanding desistence. Judge Higgins would not consider vague charges about jury packing. Nearby ventures include Wiseman brothers planning large scale snake raising and a mysterious runaway death of Chas Sternbrenner in Evansville. Capt Isadore Esslinger to be deputy revenue collector for Evansville district. Jennie DePauw church mortgaged for 3500. Red Bridge post office plastered with eggs. warrants issued. Commodore L C Connor built a small steamboat to run on the Wabash to the soldiers home. Pendleton glass company trust case to be tried in Henry circuit court in May. Justus Lemon on trial in Anderson for receiving stolen goods. Deaths: Alexander Steele 67 Spiceland. Prof Oliver C Steele son. Mrs Clara H Koehling 81 Richmond.
Indiana notes report Mrs Kate Graham of Logansport burned seriously by an oil lamp explosion and a passer-by smothered flames with a blanket. Crawfordsville presbytery sits with 50 preachers, Rev N C McKay elected moderator next year. Terre Haute reports small pox cases and other local incidents across the state including factories closing, a lynx scare near Holman, and a range of accidents and civic news.
Boswell Indiana April 11 two passenger trains on the L E W collided when east bound No 2 slowed and struck the engine of west bound No 8 causing heavy damage to both engines. Track cleared after two hours with injuries to IXnee fireman R J Coffee baggage master H gg Black E E Pentecost Mrs L R Arbogasta.
Evansville Indiana April 11 Alva Lenn aged 14 was kidnaped Wednesday afternoon. Authorities believe Leonard Kamp a farm hand who had threatened the boy assisted the abduction. Lenn's father is a Warrick county farmer.
Harry Miles, 10, a newspaper carrier living at 658 Arbor Street, was struck and ground to pieces at the Morris street crossing of the Belt railroad. He died at City Hospital at 9 25 after his left arm and thigh were crushed and his leg broken. The crossing is blamed for recent speed concerns and more accidents are feared.
In Havana at the constitutional convention Senor Gomez denounced the Platt amendment claiming it threatens Cuba’s independence. He said his mixed black heritage made him oppose American rule and would rather submit to Spain or die of grief if the amendment were adopted. Gen Sanguilly urged acceptance of the amendment.
La Patria representing the constitutional convention says U S and Cuba would benefit from a new military governor for the island. It asserts that the main obstacle to a harmonious adjustment of differences is Gov Wood.
Birth announcements show numerous couples with addresses and newborns mostly boys and girls. Several entries note two parents per family including Finley Schorn Taylor Brehob Walker Elliot and others, with some health-related notes like scarlet fever and encephalitis.
In New York on April 11, commitment proceedings edge toward closure as prosecutors plan to call handwriting experts to challenge the 1900 will and forged transfers to Patrick. Prof. Witthaus may testify on mercury findings. defense has no witnesses. Patrick plans to claim Rice millions and a conspiracy to prison or death. Kingsley testified on signatures, saying forged documents differ from Rice’s admitted writings.
Professor Witthaus testified after examining Rice’s stomach and finding traces of mercury. He also found mercury in the intestines kidneys and liver but said not enough to cause death. Cross-examination followed and the prosecution rested its case.
Cleveland April 11 The independent vessel owners organized a pool to control all lake tonnage outside United States Steel Corp ships including freighters passenger boats and lumber brokers. The body will be known as the Association of Vessel Owners.
Promoters seem to have lost interest in the city’s big hall project. Hugh J. McGowan, key mover, has been ill months, D. M. Parry has resigned as president, and no successor yet. Buttons sold for a dollar funded the fall carnival, but the treasury is now empty and buyers hold the bag. If built, buttons entitle each buyer to one share of stock.
Report states vacant Sixth Avenue ground between Twenty fifth and Twenty sixth streets owned by the Astor estate has been leased by the Associated merchants company to construct a fire proof 12 story building. The project is estimated to cost 3000000 dollars.
Carpenters refuse to accept a sliding scale as proposed by contractors after a meeting. The plan, discussed Wednesday, would have 20 to 35 cent variations and cuts to wages from the old 50 cent minimum. Business agent Travis warns the plan is unacceptable and urges unity among smaller contractors.
The trial of Annie Cross charged with assault on Ela Thompson a teacher at school 3 opens Saturday with John S. Duncan assisting the prosecution and Henry Spann for the defense. The case alleges Cross struck the teacher because her boy was kept in after school.
A fragment notes the signature of E. W. Grove on a box claimed to be genuine laxative rome. The readable text suggests authentication or branding context without further details.
A list of residents and properties with listed improvements and costs includes Frederick Trosky at 1201 Highth street adding to an old building for 675 dollars, and George C. Ogden with Laura L. Whaling at corner Washington and Missouri streets brick block costing 4000 dollars. Other entries cover repairs, frame houses, cottages, a brick church, a greenhouse, and a double house with varied amounts.
San Francisco April 1 The State Board of harbor commissioners acquitted Pilot Fred Jordan of responsibility for the wreck of the Rio Janeiro and has restored his license. The board holds him blameless in the incident and discharged him from further inquiry.
Board of works and Indianapolis street railway leaders met to discuss improvements and interurban franchise. A franchise decision may go to the council. Five miles of track paving planned on Fort Wayne, Virginia, Prospect, West Washington west of the bridge, South, Illinois, Senate, and East Washington streets, plus work north of Fall Creek. Extension of lines left for President McGowan to review.
Evans ton physicians report a case of auto hypnosis involving L. E. Erickson, a wealthy jeweler, who has studied mesmerism and now hypnotises himself unconsciously. The article notes he spent much time studying the subject and that the condition was discovered in Chicago on April 11.
A medical promotion claims catarrh is widespread and often misnamed, urging an internal remedy Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. It asserts local treatments fail, touts a blood-acting formula with antiseptics, and quotes Dr. Ainslee praising tablets as safe for children and free from cocaine or opiates.
Six men and women were found decapitated and slashed on a city dump between Vermont and Michigan streets near White River on Wednesday night. A crowd gathered as health officials investigated on Thursday morning. Authorities seek the driver who dumped the corpses from a dissecting room and plan to identify and remove the bodies if no crew is found.
Special features all day Friday raise funds for General Harrison monument. Director Bostock plans to enter Rajah the tiger in the arena, first time trainer in public. Only Bostock will enter the cage while other Buffalo expo trainers perform. Chiquita the living doll will greet visitors all day. Tickets sold at local offices and stores.
Detectives Morgan Holtz Dugan and Gerber arrested Loss Seaton 2666 Indiana avenue Robert Duncan 620 Blake street and Kid Houster 509 Roanoke street after Seaton tried to eat his tickets. Houster had seven dollars with fifteen in small change. Others carried smaller sums. All are known in policy circles and have acted as agents for buses. Detectives vow to continue rooting out the policy trade while runners shift meeting places daily.
Washington April 11 The president named new consuls and a revenue official: Robert P. Skinner of Ohio as consul general in Marseilles France Gessner of Ohio as consul in Zittamnzitteau Germany Isaac H. Mills of Illinois as collector of revenue district 3 Oliver J D Hughes of Connecticut as consul general in Coburg Germany.
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