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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1900
Page
2
Controller Johnson praises Treasurer Kodine for collecting delinquent taxes totaling 150000 dollars in Indianapolis. He says payments by firemen and police set a precedent, notes county officials may face similar action, and emphasizes no hardship claims. Installment options offered on larger sums.
Olin Castle testifies he planned to marry Clara Wiley two years ago and faced threats from Jessie Morrison after his marriage. The court gains access to the razor alleged used in Mrs. Castle's killing as Mrs. Castle’s dying words are reported.
Clarence Fate son of a county clerk married Alvina Busse in Cincinnati. A feast of two gobblers was planned at J. E. Herron’s in Indianapolis but Sunday morning the kitchen door was found open and the dressed birds vanished with a man. Fate had one turkey at his hotel and two ducks from a neighbor. He will take his bride to his father’s Putnam county farm Tuesday.
The Board of Safety may fill four police vacancies on Friday to save salaries as positions have been empty for months. Fireman James of the 3's plans to resign and move to his Montgomery county farm. Three vacancies will be filled by colored Republicans amid accusations of discrimination over delays. Commissioner McMillen, a Republican, will make recommendations.
The will leaves the Belmont avenue home to his widow with eight Haughville lots and $500 cash. Raleigh Muir gains a life interest in 128 acres in Parke County with farming implements and stock. The rest is divided among relatives including James W. Muir, children of Thomas Muir, Agnes Browning's children, Margaret Coble's heirs, and siblings. The estate limits $1500 for Crown Hill stone and directs burial beside his sister there.
At Meridian and Thirty-eighth streets Mapleton football team defeats North Indianapolis 9 to 0 Sunday and claims the city championship. Mapleton lineup includes Franklin left end Waterman left tackle wager left guard Powers center Minger right guard Blue right tackle Edmund right end Spencer quarterback Brooks left half Hinesley full back Coffin right half.
Sheriff Cy Clark, leaving office next Monday, will host a dinner for newspaper men at the Bates on Tuesday evening. Invitations are described as court summons, ordering guests to testify to the Bates cuisine and the chef’s culinary skill.
Naional republican committeeman and editor declares support for a primary election reform law signaling the party organ will push for the legislation.
An old ad touts a remedy labeled Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming to stop coughs and colds. It markets itself as a no cure no pay product priced at 3 cents.
Tiensin December 3 A detachment of French troops has gone to the relief of four companies of Germans who are said to be seriously menaced thirty five miles west of Pao Ting Fu in the campaign region. The report underscores ongoing German exposure on the front in northern China as foreign troops react to rising hostilities.
Orders issued to Commander Belknap of the Dixie now at Corfu to Tangier to take aboard Consul Gummere and proceed to Mazagan to back Mr Gummere in demanding $5,000 indemnity for the murder of Marcus Egazuki, a naturalized American citizen. The Dixie will stay at Mazagan to back up Gummere if the sultan resists.
Frank Louden sues his brother in law John S. Miller for 1000 damages in superior court alleging a thrashing at Miller's mother's home. Louden claims permanent injury from the fight sparked by a dispute over Miller estate division. he calls his injured leg the Miller leg after Miller allegedly pulled out a handful of his tea whiskers.
Singer Russell J. Powell lies seriously ill at his father George W. Powell’s Central avenue home. He returned from New York and cannot move in bed with arms propped by pillows from pain. Powell links onset to a fire dampRichmond opera house engagement with the Minister Extraordinary company before their disbanding and his move to New York.
In federal court on Monday the W. C. Vette versus B. and O. S. W. damage suit over injuries from the Jan 5, 1889 Noble Illinois wreck began. Witness Wallace Riley spoke softly. Judge Baker moved closer to hear and even sat in a juror seat. Riley testified that ties at the wreck site were rotten.
Fall Creek citizens gathered at the Commercial club to discuss a boulevard project. C A Kenyon led the session as property owners voiced consent to donate land. A committee will draft dedication papers for city authorities. The route runs from Capitol Avenue to Central Avenue and onward to Thirty-eighth Street, with probable north side extension to Thirtieth Street.
The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the Kentucky ruling in the Wabash railroad vs Kentucky case. The statute requiring spectral cars for negro passengers on all passenger trains in Kentucky stands, and whites cannot be excluded from such cars.
Washington dispatch reports the 27th W C T U convention opening with about 500 delegates. Hotel managers refuse convention rates provoking a clash over liquor crusade plans and canteen policy. Mrs Thatcher notes army headquarter visits and contrasts soldiers homes showing better conditions in Marion Indiana.
Hector M. Gilchrist of Indianapolis buys the People's oil and gas company assets at Peru including wells machinery and leases for 4900 dollars.
James Hyland of 1708 N Senate Ave faced police court Monday on drunkenness and assault and battery charges after a clash with Capt. James George of engine company No. 1. The incident followed a 319 Elder Ave fire response when Hyland’s buggy struck the hose wagon, injuring the horse. Hyland allegedly struck the captain after a warning to stop.
The Fellowship congregational church which merged with Olivet interdenominational will build at Alabama and Twenty-second streets. It has sold its Little Round Church located at Broadway and Twenty-second streets.
A Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Griggs has issued extradition papers for A. B. Cross also known as Holmes and Welch. He is held on a charge of stealing 700 dollars from his bride the night of their marriage in Windsor Ontario.
Gen Benjamin Harrison is expected to depart for the east Monday afternoon He will spend a brief period in Washington City and will likely attend the president's banquet on Thursday evening.
Reports note Mrs. McKinley still visiting New York while the Czar is improving. The new British parliament met Monday afternoon and a sympathy strike in Tampa was called off. A smallpox risk looms for Winona Minnesota as quarantine is considered. Chicago labor unions seek Negro workers to join. Government orders Cuba’s rural guards into one force. Post office safe robbed at Walnut Grove Mississippi with 2300 dollars taken. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee heads to Omaha to command Missouri department.
City life items note Ad Harris departing Paris Monday for Vienna. The Noblesville Daily Ledger commends Sheriff Cy Clark for humane treatment of prisoners. Mothers club of the Boys' Brigade hosts Mrs. E McCool at 1211 Union St. Patrolman Trey Lowe, assaulted by colored men, is improving. James O Connell urges workers to assess interests before voting. Traval Fox seeks a receiver for the Propagandist club and dissolution of his partnership with Bagby over club receipts. Rev Joseph Rowley 63, dead in Chicago, funeral from his brother’s home 1223 Cornell Ave Monday at 2 pm. he was active in Indianapolis church work until 32 years ago.
Casey faced police court after allegedly throwing a stone through a plate glass at Marry Piersons saloon 721 Massachusetts Ave. He was said to be drunk and the proprietor refused liquor, leading to the vandalism. The glass was valued at 65 dollars.
In Luzon Arizona the Papago Indians are said to be driven by a white woman posing as a prophetess teaching them to obey dreams. Chiefs warn of potential warpath as the followers grow more fervent.
A compact listing shows Telstar Branch locations at 904 East Washington, 444 West Washington, and 238 240 Virginia Avenue with phone numbers 1645 and 274 for the wholesale department at 5 7 9 11 North Alabama Street and 1641.
John M. Coulter, renowned botany professor and editor of the Botanical Gazette since 1875, will address the Indianapolis Literary Club on Plant relationship. Born in Wingpo China to missionary parents, he was educated at Hanover College and Harvard, taught at Hanover and Wabash, led Indiana University, and later Lake Forest University.
Alvin Anderson stood accused of robbing Finns grocery as he testified that the shoes and clothes found in the room belonged to his brother Frank who was sleeping with him He claimed he was in bed at 1230 am but Frank did not return until 130 am Judge Daly ordered Anderson to try on the trousers to check fit The witnesses said Anderson did not wear the suit The case was continued to Tuesday
Albert Frazee versus Kingan and Co. was dismissed after a federal court continuation. Judge Baker suggested the plaintiff hire a new attorney. Halstead, a young attorney, led the prosecution against former Attorney General Miller and wept in court.
Eugene Zimmerman, father of the Duchess of Manchester, hired two detectives to guard the bridal pair on Saturday night en route to the hotel after receiving letters claiming they would be egged. The letter is described as a joke.
Dr E W Hammond an evangelist from northern Indiana who has led meetings at Hillside Christian Church was asked by the official board on Sunday to take permanent charge. Meetings will continue this week.
Chicago today shows wheat firm with December and May prices and higher corn bids. Pork and lard quotes edge up with rib prices around 6.15 to 6.80 and live poultry and eggs showing modest gains across turkey, chicken, and duck categories. Butter prices for creamery extra and firsts move slightly, with secondary grades under pressure.
Local ad notes an extra large bedspread in pearl hemmed finish ready for use. Includes a brief description of size and appealing quality as a vocational listing from a small-town retailer.
Indianapolis market notes list cheese and dairy prices, grain bids, hay values, and wheat corn oats steadiness. Cattle hogs sheep figures given with car and shipment counts and prime, good, and common grades. George Miller obituary referenced with funeral details.
Interstate Stock Yards reports Monday receipts none for cattle or sheep. Quotes list good to prime export steers 1350 1500 lbs average 10 5 40 fair to medium export steers 1200 1400 lbs average 4 N 5 good to prime butcher steers 1100 1250 lbs average 4 25 3.00 fair to good feeders 6 to 1108 lbs average 00 light stockers good to prime heavy heifers common to medium heifers 2 75 3 25 prime to fancy export cows 3 4.00 fair to good cows 2 3 3 52 3 canners and common cows 13 200 good to choice light veals 500 5.75 common to good heavy veals 3 25 400 good to choice fat bulls 3 25 3 73 common to fair bulls 1 6 2 50 3 25 good to choice cows and calves 800 5 00 common to medium cow and calves 2. hog receipts 1900 Monday shipments 870 good to choice select heavy 4 77 14 2% good to choice light 0 470 475 good to choice heavy 470 4.50 common to fair night 0 08 d 6 4 2 common pigs and roughs 3 50 6 sheep receipts none Monday shipments none good to choice lambs 50 66 08 common to medium lambs common to medium sheep good to choice sheep
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