28 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
1
The Constantinople correspondent reports the sultan declares willingness to face France in war. The Porte orders 300 German guns for Salonica defenses and mine placement at harbor approaches as the sultan plans defenses day and night.
Mrs Francis Girard a soubrette leaped from the Grand Hotel fourth story into a Browder life net to test its safety. Fire chiefs and spectators watched as a dozen men held the canvas apparatus. She earned 25 for the two and a quarter second drop, with crowd comments and later a second demonstration by a large man. The event showcased a new life saving device amid a crowd of factory workers and city onlookers.
Exhibition displays include acid gas extinguishing devices that deprive flames of oxygen without putting out coals. The Fabric Hose Co of New York showcased a tower top nozzle operable by rope from the ground. The Jarken Valve and Manufacturing Co of Dayton presented an exhaust valve for hydrants to prevent hose bursts by releasing pressure when water stops. A Tampa chief’s 12-year-old son climbed a dizzy water tower. The Ohio Brass Co. exhibited an inexpensive steel bridge for streetcars to pass over laid hoses, light and quick to deploy.
Captain Hale and 200 men of the Twentieth Infantry engaged insurgents under Generals Malvar and Gonzales in Batangas province. The insurgents were routed with many killed on the field. Two Americans were wounded. Operations in Samar Island suspended as the rainy season began.
In Hartford on August 25 a colored servant’s actions have tied up a $500000 estate. Attachments on valuable property were placed in a suit by Henry Kennedy’s relations against his heirs. Barnet Johnson, a former servant, accuses Col Kennedy’s heirs of a later will suppression. Mr and Mrs Pitkin of New York face claims over documents and a mortgage dispute.
A Chicago report follows Pearl Ball, a young music teacher, dying after a disturbance at a cafe. Envelopes suggest poisoning as she arrived near death at home, with a male companion identified. A collision in Buffalo injured P W Gratton and Fireman B C Wirtner.
Prince Chuan cables that Germany demands he and his subordinates bow before Emperor William and strike their heads on the floor nine times as repentance for Baron Ketteler's murder in Pekin. Chinese ministers refuse to sign the protocol citing an imperial edict on firearm imports.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 pm, Aug 29 calls for generally fair weather and warmer daytime. Temperatures at 7 am were 69 degrees, with further improvement likely. any rain chances focus on the six states including Indiana amid a broad fair pattern.
Mrs. Lois G. Hufford wrote a book titled Shakespeare in tale and verse to be published this fall. The work retells Shakespeare stories and intersperses excerpts from the originals.
Reports from Baranquilla indicate Colombia's revolution has cost over 200 million dollars in two years. Trade is paralyzed as 40 Magdalena river steamers are seized and turned into gunboats. The government floods the economy with paper money and cannot redeem it, causing inflation and suffering for workers.
A Versailles pike runaway on Wednesday left Mrs Thompson and her daughter with leg and internal injuries while Elliott Orr, 4, suffered a crushed skull and Edmund Orr, 10, severe injuries. Miss Una Sudduth sustained bad bruises and a dislocated ankle as the surrey carriage was struck by the frightened horse.
Maj. W. P. Gould of Vincennes, a retired army officer once with the pay department, spent Wednesday in Denison with his wife. He left the service about fifteen years ago and has since toured worldwide.
In Pittsburgh on August 28 the American tin plate company advertised hiring nonunion workers with good wages and protection to the employer. Shaffer rejects talk of a peace vote by the amalgamated association and warns the strike may continue until nonunion workers are available. He questions the to guarantee labor.
Painful report states 5 year old daughter of Charles A. Bookwalter is gravely ill with intense head and shoulder pains. Neck cords are swollen and recur in episodes with unbearable agony on Tuesday night.
Leslie's Weekly notes that Marconi’s wireless telegraphy works well at sea but fails near New York due to excess steel and iron in tall downtown buildings. The piece questions whether urban atmospherics will hinder land use while acknowledging oceanic practicality.
A Pittsburgh group proposes building a steel mill at Steubenville Ohio to challenge the trust and boost local industry. The move aims to counter monopoly power and create jobs in the region.
A cryptic notice promises a temporary room offer under a bold heading. The brief indicates a three day window and a tree of charge phrase, suggesting a promotional or classified display.
Star tinplate works resumes three eight hour shifts on two mills marking a return to near normal production after a strike, with management citing added Ohio workers gaining experience. Six mills run full at Painter's plant while No 6 hoop mill readies for service and No 6 guide mill slated to start soon. Strikers dispute the plant's claims of full operation.
Senator Barlow and his son Prof W E Barlow arrive at the state house on Wednesday. The son will teach in Minneapolis high school and heads to Minnesota soon. John son county fair Indianapolis day Friday draws officials once living in Johnson county. The Standard fraternal association gains state approval and Indianapolis becomes its headquarters.
Gov Durbin of Indiana refuses to honor Kansas request for KH Kremer wanted at Fort Scott on a charge involving $75 receipts from a baseball game. Kremer resides in Anderson.
Congressman Landis from district 3 will visit the state home on Wednesday afternoon to accept an invitation and devote ten days to speaking in the Ohio state campaign. He will make a series of appearances to support campaign efforts.
Indiana lawmakers discuss Ovid B. Jameson as a candidate to fill the vacancy from Judge Tubell Woods. Allies include Senator Fred Joss and District Attorney Kealing, with Beveridge Fairbanks and Hawkins contesting support amid internal party tensions. Supporters weigh retirements and possible successors like Judge Baker and his son.
Drills amid a sunny Louisville scene draw about 16 000 spectators as Knights Templar compete on track with commanderies from Columbus Milwaukee and Cincinnati among others. Judges include Capt Fleming Lt Defuniak and Sir Knight Ammel. Prizes range from 600 to 3000 with intense display of foot and wheel movements.
A Topeka State Journal excerpt notes the Cuban postal funds theft where a man was tried convicted and sentenced for stealing 400 dollars But other involved parties remain unpunished and the piece questions future federal appointments from Muncie Indiana citing safer policy choices by the government.
A short column lists useful items for sale such as a Jersey calf stove gasoline and gas engine. The ad prompts readers to visit Washery Road today for the advertised items.
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