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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
1
Paul Weiss, 7053 West Street, a saloon keeper, died after a stranger struck him with a whisky bottle during a dispute over payment. Detectives Asch and Griffin investigated as Weiss lay unconscious until his death. Funeral planned for Sunday. coroner undecided on autopsy.
Supt Quigley said police made every effort to learn the cause of the trouble and the assailant's name from Weiss. Sergeant Wallace reported Thursday that Weiss appeared to wish to conceal the identity of the man involved.
The Duncan distillery near Riverside Park was sold to the highest bidder by government officials on Thursday afternoon to recover taxes on four barrels of whisky stolen from the still. The business had grown large through North Carolina trips and semi strict regulation before leasing to a Chicago German who failed, leaving the four barrels as the residue of stock.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the three hours ending at 8 PM on April 13 shows cold fair weather. Tonight will be slightly warmer with fair skies. By Friday expect continued fair conditions. Temperature readings show 29 at 7 AM and 34 at noon.
Weather forecaster Wappenhans notes the rain in Indianapolis was the tail end of a Texas storm. He does not expect snow and predicts a small, rapid warmup. He warns another storm west of the Rockies may shift toward Indianapolis by Sunday, but refuses to speculate further.
The report notes Thursday as a redo day with volunteers handling over 100 calls. Proceeds reach $352 by Wednesday night after donations and phone orders, reflecting strong community support and active participation.
Postmaster Hess complains of a scrambled mail route after an opened envelope containing the superintendent Patteson's own report to Hess is returned. Hess vows a thorough investigation, noting the public would be served poorly if the mail cannot reach the postmaster.
Commissioners and Shelbyville company spar over a Shelbyville to Indianapolis electric franchise through Marion county. The line would run five feet from the road center but officials demand a 12 foot setback and a $25 annual per mile road repair fee. Franchise was granted in Shelby county but the project stalled. no new franchise will be issued until proven builders are committed and the line is certain to be constructed.
M Mundhenk manager of the Linton coal and mining company in Indianapolis says the state expo hall project is a major enterprise. He subscribed to stock and plans a joint Green county exhibit. An advisory board should form soon with 500 men to solicit subscriptions by midweek. Central Labor Union committee will meet the Commercial Club committee Friday night.
Thomas Reynolds of the Grand stock company will enter vaudeville at season’s end to support Miss Anna Mortland in a comedy sketch Our honeymoon. Mortland has appeared in Indianapolis in The sorrows of Satan this season. The act opens in San Francisco in July and is billed for broad success.
The coroner's records show four deaths from street car accidents this year, more than on the steam railroads. Frank Marshall, David Fleming, Lewis C. Trester and Allen Schomberg are named among the deceased, with many more accidents going unreported.
Gus Mueller, formerly receiving teller, has temporarily filled the vacant paying teller position at the Merchants National Bank after Edwin Rexford’s death. Mueller has 14 years with the bank and is likely to be elected to the office at the next board meeting.
Examination papers of medical graduates seeking interneships at the City hospital and City dispensary were marked and assignments announced. City hospital selects Rees Woodruff Sandy and Hadley. City dispensary picks McGaughey Thompson Broetz Brown and Wiggins, increasing internes at the dispensary to five due to growing work.
The labor commissioner receiv es a complaint from workers in Decatur county stone quarries seeking biweekly pay instead of monthly salaries. Commissioner McCormack will oversee the case after previously authorizing monthly payments during the inquiry.
A signature reading H. F. Hafner, St. Louis, 1903 appears on Bates house register. The note reflects traveling salesmen's patriotic effort to promote the St. Louis 1903 exposition, with signatures spreading to hotel registers nationwide.
Indiana Republicans debate Fairbanks Beveridge and Mount in state cabinet plans and a 1904 presidential bid. Griffiths lobbies for congress as Posey Hogate and Remy compete for supreme court reporter. Jefferson and Switzerland counties tilt to Griffiths as Marion county weighs governor support.
Local hat shop Seaton's unveils Easter hat display featuring wide brims and pastel tones as shoppers prepare for spring celebrations. Details on new arrivals and pricing not provided in the fragment.
The pesthouse overcrowding prompts a secret mayoral conference with Mayor Taggart and city officials. A temporary relief plan faces funding limits, while a nurse’s home on hospital grounds is proposed to free beds. Health board notes 140 of 95 capacity used. doubt of emergency detention hospital.
In the Senate, Burrows spoke on the Quay resolution arguing the issue centers on a citizen's Senate membership and a state's representation. He warned that admitting others for partisan reasons would degrade the Senate to a political caucus and harm public confidence in representative government.
The house, meeting after noon, passed with a party line vote 123 to 110 a bill authorizing the secretary of the treasury to designate banks or bankers in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines to act as depositories of public moneys.
Five thousand miners in Georges Creek Maryland and Pennsylvania walked out Wednesday night seeking higher wages and UMWU recognition. Operators plan idle mines until workers return. Mass meeting at Laconing Md March 31 led to 18 dismissals and about 100 suspensions for absenting themselves. President Mitchell endorsed the action as about 40 000 union miners idle nationwide. settlements expected soon to bring many back.
Policeman Caldwell in Philadelphia patrol at Pennsylvania and Washington streets found a ladies shopping bag on a boat. Contents included a house key, hairpins, a miniature mirror and a pocket book with $8 750. A conductor on car 516 North Indianapolis located the bag. Caldwell identified the items with help from a woman and an East Ohio Street physician.
The Puerto Rico tariff bill passed 161 to 153 in the House. Crumpacker of Indiana opposed it while every Democrat voted against. Charles H Alten of Massachusetts is tipped as first civil governor, with salaries for principal officials listed as governor 8000, secretary 4000, attorney general 5000, treasurer 5000, auditor 4000, interior 4000, education 4000, chief justice 5000, two associate justices 4500, marshal 3000, and US district judge 5000, US district attorney 4000, US district marshal 3000.
George Cruz, a Puerto Rican laborer brought to the United States under contract, sues immigration commissioner Thomas Fitchie for 50000 damages after being detained April 3 on alien contract labor grounds. Secretary Gage later ordered his release and referred the case to the attorney general. Judge Dittenhoffer represents Cruz and will take the matter to the highest court.
A brief note compares Indiana and Puerto Rico official pay scales, highlighting potential underpayment in Indiana. The snippet suggests scrutiny of state or territorial compensation practices and raises questions about wage adequacy across jurisdictions.
The charter of Col A D Streight circle of the G A R disappeared from Shover's hall after a social. The frame was found empty and the incident sparked legal action and planned warrants. National G A R officials were alerted and due in Indianapolis this week. Court martial results pending with hints of guilt among the members.
Travis Henderson faced grand jury proceedings after admitting he helped two men swap a diamond and persuade Bud Sullivan a Big Four railroader to buy the stone. He says Sullivan was duped, while the other conspirators remain at large.
San Francisco April 12 The members of the Philippine commission have arrived with 43 people including wives and attaches. They will sail Monday on the transport Hancock.
London April 12 dispatches report no final word on the Wepener attack as weather hinders heliograph signaling. Boer forces in Natal move to outflank Buller while Bloemfontein builds permanent defenses in preparation for a Transvaal advance. Reports on Col Baden-Powell’s death are unconfirmed, though his Mafeking defense remains celebrated.
Complaint to Building Inspector Bedell about C F Sayles and associates enlarging a sidewalk area near the post office property. Excavations extend beyond the post office line, making the sidewalk wider as the public walkway for over 30 years. City attorney Kern to decide.
C H Sidener of Covington Kentucky and Friedman of Indianapolis led a decision to hire full time organizers for each state to form agents' unions. C H Elsworth of Indianapolis was named Indiana organizer and will travel to Marion to set up a union. Canvassers' union 35 and 49 of Indianapolis decided to stay independent from the American Federation of Labor.
After the consolidation of two transfer companies about twenty men lost work. Only two cab solicitors remained in front of Union station. All others were discharged including the train checkers who meet trains and check baggage. Policeman Stevenson was told he was no longer needed to keep cabbies away from the entrance. Shirley of the Indianapolis company and Moriarty of the Frank Bird company were the sole remaining solicitors.
Fans lined up Thursday for Richard Mansfield tickets at Eng lish’s theater but only a few dozen bought seats when box office opened. By noon half the lower floor sold while balcony remained largely unsold. Prices rose 50 cents to 2 dollars for lower floor seats and sales continued slowly.
E. C. Wilson awarded 350 by a jury in Squire iockman’s court on Thursday in a suit against Hervey D. Vories. The record traces two $25 scholarships issued in October 1597 by Vories business college to S. M. Sawyer, who sold them to H. D. Cox, who sold them to Wilson. The college refused to honor the transfers claiming an agreement with Sawyer not to advertise for sale.
The funeral of Harry Keyes who died in the Maine exposition was conducted at his mother's home, Mrs. Turner, 517 North Liberty Street, Thursday afternoon. Reverend W. W. Tevis officiated, with Battery A as escort to Crown Hill and a military salute at the grave.
F Amilton and Grenby of Grenby Massachusetts face charges for killing Jack Ensuck and dumping his body in a well. Miners strike drives Pittsburg coal price surge to 8 hundred dollars per bushel, retail supplies near exhaustion.
In Natal at Elandslaagte on a delayed Wednesday afternoon heavy fighting ended after about two hours with a Boer withdrawal following a steady Boer advance on the British position. Big guns performed well.
Reports from Accra indicate the Ashanti revolt is growing with five European officers and four government natives killed in clashes. All volunteers have been mobilized and Gov. Sir Frederic Hodgson, reportedly captured at Kumasi, is under siege.
A Pretoria dispatch reports Boers rebound after Ladysmith Kimberley and Crane reliefs and a capture. They adopt new tactics with early successes and respond to Krag Steyn notes strengthening resolve to fight to the last. Military attaché predicts longer war than previously hoped.
A miner group offers a reward for the return of a lost gold watch. Read for details at local offices. The advert notes the reward applies to the finder and emphasizes honesty and prompt contact.
Report notes William Morris sustained an arm injury after a Broad Ripple car incident on Tuesday. Doctors Morgan report the arm as crushed but improving and expectFurther recovery in coming days.
A fragmented note hints at a lighthearted theme around people and meat in a community setting. It suggests cravings, social gatherings, and perhaps humor about shared meals and local routines without a clear scene or named figures.
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