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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
1
The Indianapolis City Council unexpectedly revived a 25 cent gas meter ordinance after moving it from the contracts committee to public health. Mayor Bookwalter opposed meters, while the Indianapolis Gas Company proceeds with a 3,000,000 cubic foot gasometer to stabilize night storage and day pressure.
John H. Davidson who was arrested July 10 on embezzling 88 from Traders' Mutual Insurance Co of Illinois and acquitted in police court has sued for 25000 claiming damage to credit and reputation from being branded a felon.
George Rumsey of 126 N New Jersey street was fined 50 dollars plus costs in police court on Tuesday for assault and battery on Mary White formerly his tenant. The suit to eject Mrs White led to a fist fight during which her eye was blackened.
Read the wants printed today listing boy and girl wanted for housework and other jobs. Farms for sale or trade and real estate notes appear alongside wagons for sale and rental rooms. Several colored workers seek positions, and miscellaneous items include dry washing, crochet, and a variety of household needs.
The state tax commissioners' ruling on assessments is final unless fraud is shown. There is no appeal from the commissions, with injunctions to restrain collection as the only recourse. Attorney General Taylor states the board's assessment must stand unless commissioners acted wantonly and set an unreasonably high valuation that fraud may be presumed.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m Aug 20. Partially cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures 70 at 7 a m 73 at noon and 82 at 2 p m. Local showers and thunderstorms in Indiana and Illinois cloudy in Ohio Michigan and Kentucky with northerly winds.
Hiram Bolt of Cyclone threshes 970 bushels of wheat in six hours setting a rate of about 163 bushels per hour and just over 222 bushels per minute.
Advertisement notes Chandler's Insect Powder to kill fleas on dogs. Mentions 217 Massachusetts and lists Joseph S. Goode, dentist, removed to 327 38 Newton Claypool Building.
A St. Petersburg correspondent reports a Russian infantry detachment crossing the Amur near Pashova sank Tuesday. Five officers and 30 men drowned along with about 70 Chinese camp followers.
A local uproar erupts in Frogville after a notice posted by Dr Charley Wright asking for medium sized live frogs. C E Wright 224 N Meridian is named as the contact. Dr Morrison explains the frogs are for laboratory work at Indiana Medical College where he teaches.
North Atlantic squadron under Rear Admiral Higginson Anchored off Rockport Aug 19 augmented by seven torpedo boats. Admiral Higginson plans secrecy while maneuvers begin midweek as Capt Pillsbury’s cruiser pair Prairie and Panther and supply ship Supply attempt to break the line and reach New York.
Democratic leaders express confidence amid a GOP muddle in the township campaign. They expect the five Republican candidates would ruin ballots if all were listed, letting voters pick four, while awaiting Elliott’s return to resolve the J P tangle.
Coroners jury finds Newman, a young farmer near Jefferson City, robbed and killed then tied to a bed as his home was burned Sunday night. An armed posse pursues two suspects on Bay Mountain and plans to take them before night, even if they must burn the house.
Incorporated. Pan-American Planters' Company of Indianapolis plans to deal in and develop Mexican lands with a 50000 capital. Officers listed include President Charles Foster of Fostoria Ohio, J P Hankey of Chicago as vice president, W W B Stewart of Indianapolis as second vice president, J W Wilforth of Chicago as treasurer, and A L Moore of Chicago as secretary. Local investors Emerson Druley F C Stewart and W R Stewart noted. Other entities mentioned include Prairie State Oil Co Geneva and Chicago 100000 F N Bomol Co Portland 0 The Pacific Post Office Equipment Co Hammond 35000 Franklin Loan and Savings Co Boonville increases capital from 154900 to 250008.
A six story tenement at 35 Essex Street in New York City burned Tuesday morning killing four people and injuring three others. Four victims include Mrs Anna Bilochion and her three children ages 3 to 8. Police and firefighters rescued many occupants as the fire caused about 10000 dollars in damage. The Liebnitz children were among the dead and one woman remains unidentified.
John W. Gates and Osgood clash over Colorado Fuel and Iron control sparking a bitter board dispute. Gates, snubbed at CF&I headquarters, vows no compromise and signals appeals to higher courts and possible receivership to ensure stockholder fairness amid the intraparty struggle.
A cheerful woman visits the county treasurer to check taxes, expects a $315 refund, and is astonished when cashier Smith explains her exemption is only twice $6.82. After a misinterpretation of guidance from Mr. Shepard, she leaves to seek clarification from the deputy auditor.
Several people visited the police station this week claiming a found wad of cash. A woman told Desk Sergt Bray the money was hers claiming eighty five dollars, while others offered five or one hundred dollars. The finder contemplates keeping the money as none agreed on the exact amount. Look in The Sun for sale ads on page seven.
Peter Powers and his wife reached New York with George Lamb and nine Pinkertons. They entered Marshal Henkel’s Federal Building office at 10 20 am to answer a contempt order from Judge Lacomb. Powers, a pale young man, was placed in Ludlow Street jail for 30 days.
Emmanuel Baptist Church plans a five night fair and festival at Laurel street and Woodlawn avenue from August 25 to 29 to raise funds for a new church home. Tickets are selling fast with daily varied attractions including the Museum of Wonders Brownie Land Chinese Village and German Village. Activities feature Y M C A orchestra civil war views a Hebble musical as well as a China lecture and a zouave drill finale.
The Consumers' Gas Trust Company leads a movement for a gas meter ordinance with strong backing and plans to push ahead as Indianapolis figures weigh in through President Hastings who will visit next week. John P Frenzel of Consumers' urged stay in the field till fall, while Consumers' avoids paying for meters to prevent delays. The two firms argue over timing and commitment as the council weighs the meter measure.
The State Tax Board opened hearings on assessment appeals Tuesday. J Van Osdel for Union Traction argued fares at one cent per mile remain an experiment while the company’s per mile value rose to 15 000. Governor Durbin pressed for clearer figures amid disputed valuations of United Telephone and other lines. Evansville & Terre Haute and Evansville Suburban Railway attended the session seeking relief.
Application for a receiver of the Home Stove Company was filed Tuesday afternoon by Louis Hitzelberger George Vandersaar and Fred H Winters who allege the business has been conducted to their disadvantage by George Alig Jr the principal stockholder. The plaintiffs holdings amount to about one third.
Auditor Harry Smith reports all bills for county redistricting work were paid from funds received with receipts proving payment to workers. About 100 precinct changes were made, including a seven mile long Irvington precinct now serving voters with minimal extra travel.
Labor Commissioner McCormack left for Bedford on Tuesday to investigate the Bedford Quarrying Company strike and will then visit Lafayette to review the street car men dispute. Bedford stone works allege violations of a recent return-to-work settlement and reemployment of day workers, replacing laid off night staff. The Clay City Canning dispute was settled by arbitration with a small pay increase, and last week 924 strikers were recalled at higher wages.
Supt. J Clyde Power and park board surveyors surveyed the proposed South side boulevard Tuesday morning. Within a few days the park department hopes an approximate cost estimate for the boulevard can be prepared.
The City Controller announced a lease agreement with the Polo Company for Tomlinson hall lasting 25 weeks. Revenue during the period is estimated at about $2,500.
Reports from Yokohama state that Terishima Island, part of a volcanic chain, was overwhelmed by a Thursday eruption. About 150 to 175 residents are unaccounted as the volcano remains active and a steamer departed from the area.
A Roosevelt era note mentions Senator Beveridge joining Friends of the Indi for an annual meeting at A K Hank home. The event, described as non political, centers on welfare in the insular possessions and includes past guests like Mr Smiley and D White.
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