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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1901
Page
5
A glimpse shows Loogootee Indiana transformed by natural gas discoveries and oil wells. The town booms with 100 new houses and a forthcoming glass factory, while existing structures modernize. Prominent locals like B Larkin and M J Carnahan & Co. drive commerce as foreign capital enters the market.
The aged banker Amos J. Snell was killed in 1888 and his son is now examined for insanity. The Snell family saga involves suspect William Yascott, global manhunt, and a $30,000 reward. Alice Snell, later Mrs. McCrea and then Mrs. Green, stirs sensational court actions, while Mary Snell’s contested inheritance prompts appeals.
The chief labor day marshal and aides meet with the Musicians' union executive board Monday to resolve the refusal of the union to admit the colored band to the parade. The Hodcarriers' union threatens to lead if the band remains nonunion. A Sunday Labor Day committee meeting declared the Musicians' union should stop blocking the arrangements. Bud Clark, son of a Winchester-area farmer, was arrested on a paternity charge involving Lillie Arnold.
A temperance advocate urges Charles Bookwalter to declare support for law enforcement in his acceptance letter as he did to the Civic Alliance. A citizen mover says such a pledge could win 2000 votes including many Germans and independents, and counter mistrust about his governance.
Frank Jones state superintendent advocates consolidating rural schools to fund higher teacher salaries and an 11 month year except August. He would run country schools year round with primary students in summer and older pupils in winter, while avoiding full-year attendance. Trustees and teachers show interest but no implementation this year. Attendance at county institutes improves due to higher daily pay.
Jacob Riis recalls General Ulysses S. Grant being clubbed by a policeman after a hotel fire at Fifth Avenue. Riis notes Grant’s silent response and calls it true greatness, contrasting it with the officer’s fear and the crowd's chaos.
Olin Hubbard and a man named Finch were taken into custody in Bryan for firing at trains on the Lake Shore line. Police are investigating possible connections and other witnesses. Albert Wetzel aged 11 from Undercliff Pennsylvania hanged himself after head injury. coroner cites insanity. Willie Bockower a Brooklyn boy 12 stole 1100 dollars from his father and went to the Buffalo exposition. police seek him. Peter Riley impersonation tale exposed. a Hampton Virginia pensioner faces federal grand jury action for counterfeiting after misrepresenting Civil War dead.
Advertisement notes bargains on upright pianos at Baldwins and urges readers to read seventh page liner ads in The Sun for best features and savings.
Dr W B Aig operates as a veterinary surgeon at Wood's Stable office. Dogs treated. Telephone 1097.
Harold White quarrels with his promised wife Mildred over a church outing with a stranger. A quarrel with Freddy the four year old ends in confrontation and buys a larger horse to appease the boy. Harold seeks forgiveness, Mildred forgives, and plans for a peaceful household resume as Freddy gleefully reports a firehouse style horse and ladder gift.
Mrs S Muehl of 947 N Illinois st maintains a vast collection of over 6000 fancy mailing cards in Indianapolis. Cards originate in Germany and now circulate worldwide featuring landscape views art reproductions and commemorative issues. Local offerings include photogravure and lithographic sets from Kropp Seliges and wider import from China Japan India and the Americas.
Senator Fairbanks began a fishing trip with Robert G. Adams on Monday despite soreness from a Saturday run away accident. He and Mr. Evans were thrown from the vehicle and narrowly avoided hitting a curbstone that could have been fatal.
A preference for strong steaming coffee with cream is praised as the quickest way to put guests in good humor, more effective than an elaborate breakfast.
Gov Durbin designates September 2 as labor day while lights crown the monument. A man severed an artery cutting a sack, and Leon Bailey visits from New York. Reports on Armours cornering the Indiana apple crop are denied. Sunday excursions attract thousands to Indianapolis and surrounding points. Rain halts Germania park event and recent reunions see low turnout. Louis Buckner, 60, dies at 25 Elmst. funeral at Olivet Baptist. Heavy rain buckles pavements and sparks a minor trainyard fire at Union Station after a baggage car collision.
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