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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
2
In an interview in Week's End William Kidd Vanderbilt says inherited wealth stifles drive and happiness. He argues money alone dulls purpose and that founders of fortunes must labor to add value rather than rest on riches.
Market notes indicate new buying of B O and Union Pacific linked to potential stock rights. Copper prices rise on Amalgamated copper activity with Rothschilds and Calumet and Hecla named. Missouri Pacific jumps on Butler Bros. demand while sugar sentiment remains bearish and Philadelphia bond movements loom.
93 year old Quinn of 646 West Washington dies after quarrel in Livings town. Muldoon claims self defense. Body to be buried Friday or Monday. Quinn was single.
Lou Gordon, famed as Indianapolis' fastest pro cyclist, posted swift laps around Newby Oval, clocking 23 and 30 seconds per circuit. At Park Theater, Priday, Harry Jones and others traded bets. a seat auction led to a dispute as P. C. Hill refused to surrender and Jones attacked.
Mrs Louisa Sites aged 82 died at her home at 2447 Station Street on Thursday afternoon. The funeral was held Friday afternoon and the body was shipped to Columbus Ohio for burial.
In a narrow result, Maguire stands firm while Moore progresses. The Sun's contest shows Maguire with 2,265 votes and 388 margin over peers, as Moore moves forward two days before Friday morning tally updates.
Voters face a decision in the upcoming democratic city primaries. The notice lists Name and Address fields awaiting completion as part of candidate filings and voter information.
In Ashville on August 23 sheriff North and posse hid Negro Jim Brown in a coal car after firing on a mob. Walter Blankenship led the mob. he was killed. Arthur Blankenship was wounded and James Hanley injured. Brown, sentenced to hang on September 20 for criminal assault, was removed to Birmingham amid anger at the sheriff.
Postmaster McGinnis received a letter from prominent attorneys complaining of loss in the mails of an important abstract and mortgage. Assistant postmaster Shidder found the letter disappeared the night of the Greencastle robbery. Frank Smallwood remains jailed with Frank Rumford, Indianapolis clerk, who confessed to stealing money from the mails. The federal grand jury does not meet until next December. Both men are masons and sought lodge bail, but the lodges were said to have "cold feet."
Architect Charles Edgar Bates has prepared drawings for a new three story 50 by 109 foot building in the Lemcke building to serve as the general headquarters for the supreme lodge Knights and ladies of honor. The lodge meets in Detroit in September and a location within six squares of the monument is favored. The lower floor would house business rooms the second story lodge headquarters and the third lodge meeting rooms.
In Lebanon Kentucky on Friday a mob gathered to storm the jail aiming to hang Den Horton and Clarence Shipp. Officer Brents fired on the crowd about a thousand yards away as the mob returned fire then abruptly broke and dispersed.
A blaze in the summer kitchen of Harry Carnahan’s house 338 Traub Ave started while Mrs. Carnahan was away. Neighbors carried out furniture as smoke poured from the kitchen. The origin is unclear with theories blaming a pup chewing matches or rats. combined losses total about $600 for household goods and the home.
James Miller sues in court claiming an insanity trust conspiracy led to his arrest as insane on Sept 7, 1900. He names Justices W S Lockman and H B Stout, Drs Julius Pink and D H Brown, dispensary matron Elizabeth Crannan, and city ambulance driver Thomas F Delaney as defendants. He seeks $10 000 in damages for time spent in the asylum from Sept 7, 1900, to Dec 5, 1990, alleging the action was to obtain fees.
The Indiana State tax board reduced several transportation appeals including Indianapolis street railway by 4500 a mile and Broad Ripple traction from 15009 to 7500 per mile. Greenwood interurban mileage adjusted from 10.5 to eight miles. many city railways in New Albany MoKomo Madison Richmond Lafayette Columbus Logansport Evansville and others saw changes. Several railroads and lines retain initial assessments. telegraph and telephone firms unchanged. Transportation firms face broad reductions in the first year of Indiana assessments.
Paris August 23 The Franco Turkish Situation remains unchanged with little excitement and an early settlement anticipated. The report notes minimal disruption as talks continue and a resolution is anticipated soon.
London observers note the twelfth anniversary of Mrs. Florence Maybrick’s sentencing for poisoning her husband. Authorities are expected to let her complete the term in prison.
The fifth division of the National Association of Railway Postal Clerks selected officers for the coming year. President J. A. Kidwell of Columbus, Vice President H. E. Lucas of Indianapolis, Secretary and Treasurer E. H. Hilpp of Louisville. M. IL. Rinehart was chosen as Indianapolis delegate to the national convention in Milwaukee on September 17.
Ella Porter a 14 year old colored girl reported kidnapped four weeks ago was found Thursday night at 1643 Yandes Street in Indianapolis by Patrolman ee. Sanders now jailed faces abducting charges after taking her to Louisville where she stayed before returning to Indianapolis on Sunday.
Bedell says he will stop traveling with the business men's committee to study smoke consumers. He plans to focus on inspecting stacks and will take action when he finds smoke, stating he will start a salt.
Marshall Stevenson aged 8 died suddenly from apoplexy at his home on College avenue. He spent the evening with his family on the front porch and felt unusually well beforehand. He moved to Indianapolis from Lexington Illinois six years ago where he worked in the undertaking business. He leaves a widow three sons and a daughter.
John J. Bradley assistant foreman in the Y M railroad yards was assassinated Thursday night by Case and Fayette Mitchell two Black men who lured him to an isolated area. Robbery is the only theory under consideration.
Reilly announces the long delayed street railway extension from 58 State to Keystone Avenue has finally begun. He says the startup comes at an opportune moment to aid his campaign for the city council.
Norfolk reports James Adams, a Potomac river fisherman, caught a shark weighing 400 pounds. In its stomach were a howieknife, a pocketknife, and a cache of old coins.
Mrs Ellen Crout wife of E C Crout proprietor of the Arlington hotel 341 W Washington street died early Friday morning at the hotel from heart trouble.
Five physicians and a trained nurse were stunned and cut by falling glass when lightning crashed through a hospital skylight during an operation. All recovered.
Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm plans to reform the military by creating four colonial arms separated from the main forces. Count Von Waldersee has been ordered to draft a detailed study on the proposal.
Bridgeport Conn Aug 23 Gus Tave Whitehead inventor of the flying machine that flew half a mile is constructing a new aircraft to fly to New York from Bridgeport.
Buffalo New York August 23 As many as 10000 firemen marched in the parade Friday drawing thousands of spectators The event was described as the largest firemen parade since the 1856 New York City pageant.
In Baltimore on Friday morning John H. Butler a Black man was executed by hanging at city hall for the murder of his wife on October 27 1900.
Fred Bettman, 2, arrested Thursday as a deserter from Company A Eighth Infantry Fort Snelling Minnesota by Fort Sheridan soldiers. Enlisted Aug 3 1900. deserted Jan 1 1901. Married six months ago. wife sought governor's intercession but to no avail. Also note mention of infant illnesses and a patent remedy claim.
A San Francisco committee report on McKinley’s 30,187.40 reception costs surprises St. Louis readers. Millionaire Henry T. Scott, a shipbuilder, was partially reimbursed for his incurred expenses. Hotel charges amount to 7,134.65, though Scott dismisses the matter.
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