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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
1
Ex councilman John Higgins left Indianapolis for Michigan City prison at 3 36 p m after a farewell day full of friends and a final meal. Sheriff Clark said he would oversee the transfer while Higgins amid good spirits and a loaded stomach joked with reporters and sent carnations to his wife.
A Superior Court jury awarded Francis Louden 5 in damages after finding his brother in law James Miller whipped him. Louden had sought 9000, and the case was described as the whisker case with Louden prevailing by a narrow margin.
A witness testified that Adimes Dillon is mentally unsound after claiming an uncle left him 35000 dollars and receiving only 35 dollars. The witness said Dillon habitually takes 20 grains of chloral daily.
In criminal court Bruce Strode son in law of County Commissioner Greer faced embezzlement charges and the case was set for December 14.
A letter dated October 15 reached Postmaster Mc Ginnis in a peculiar way. Written by a lady complaining about a carrier, it sat in a library book until the day before it was found. Assistant postmaster Shideler cites this as a delay not attributable to postal authorities.
Martin R Delaney post selects officers on Thursday night. A bill to tax breweries may be introduced in the legislature. Charles T Whitsett buys Ingleside coal mine in Sullivan county. Levy Bros Co hosted a five course supper for foremen and managers and adopted suggestion boxes. A Columbia club economic league forms with R Cornell of Chicago and H W Whitworth of Grand Rapids. Marion club joins with 50 men enrolled. Mite boxes for Girls Industrial School opened at Mrs Henry C Thornton home. proceeds 386.66 from 26 of 100 boxes. Local council of women discussed art in schools Municipal and household art. Several Indianapolis people received fake autograph letters from Bryan. replies to condolence letters. Julius Zorn urged brewery employees to organize. Union and brewery officers to meet Friday. Mrs Mary Jane Tutewiler, 79, dies. widow of Henry Tutewiler. survived by relatives, no children.
Premier Pearson told parliament he cannot yet see the psychological moment for Holland to propose arbitration of the differences between Great Britain and the Boers. The Hague, Dec 5.
Charles Brooks and Hubert Morton both colored stood before Judge Daly on charges of robbing an unidentified white man of 52 dollars at William Hickey's saloon on West Tenth Street. Eyewitnesses testified to the men with hands in the victim's pockets. The victim was not located by police. case continued to December 15 for further investigation.
Factory inspector McAbee urges a law requiring boilers over 20 horsepower to have a water gauge water column safety valve and steam gauge. He says many boilers lack any safety devices and recommends biannual inspections by a competent engineer to minimize explosion risk.
Harrison Essep and others appeal to the state supreme court from Marion and the Warren Scharff asphalt paving firm seeking an injunction. The dispute centers on front foot benefits and damages as defined by the Barrett law. Federal Judge Baker previously ruled the front foot assessment invalid in a suit by non resident James Charles. The state court now reviews the same issue.
Public parks finished tree planting with about 4000 shrubs distributed mainly in Riv erside park. Military park received a portion of the plants while trees were placed in groups in some areas and more randomly in others. A hedge along Crawfordsville road separates park land from the water company’s property at River side.
William Mallady charged with murder of Mrs. John Wilhelm was called to criminal court on Wednesday to decide on a venue change. He previously sought a change but, after discussion with his lawyers, stated he would not pursue a venue change.
A DePauw player argues his team leads the second rank teams though tied with Franklin in wins and losses. The analysis shows DePauw at .738 winning percentage versus Franklin at .728 based on points scored and games played.
Building inspector Bedell charged John T. Brush and T. J. Cullen with violating the smoke ordinance. Trials occurred Tuesday afternoon in police court. Demurrers were filed by the defendants and Judge Daly will decide in a few days.
Cregg and Niedlinger’s flour mill at New Augusta burned early Wednesday, causing a $5,000 loss. A large quantity of grain was destroyed. Origin of the flames unknown, sparks from a passing locomotive or incendiarism suggested. Fire outmatched by town buckets. nearby houses saved. The mill housed modern machinery and sustained heavy business.
A 75 pound meteorite struck near Richmond Indiana on Tuesday night splitting a tree from top to bottom and bursting a stone. The rock resembled quartz after heating. The incident occurred on the premises of Jesse Burgess.
A Pretoria dispatch reports four days of fighting near Bronkhorstspruit east of Pretoria. Commandants Viljoen and Erasmus, with about 2500 Boers, are surrounded as eight were killed. Cape Town warns ahead of the Afrikander Bund congress in Worcester with 15000 attendees and Australian troops with two Maxim guns present.
The royal Canadian regiment toured Parliament on Wednesday with Joseph Chamberlain guiding them. Chamberlain delivered an address praising England’s indebtedness to the colonies during the perilous South Africa times.
City engineer Jeup filed bid specs for street sweeping next year with an expected rise to about 2.5 miles more and a total appropriation near 35000. Past costs show 184 cents per thousand sq ft for this year while 1900 saw 88 miles swept for 50000.
County treasurer Armin Koehne says delinquent taxes will be collected from salaries of firemen and policemen as well as city and county workers. He notes county officials owe as much as city employees and will have taxes deducted from their pay. He adds roads crews and other county workers will face the same requirement. He suspects some of his own office staff may be delinquent and will be required to pay.
A bill to require medical examination before marriage would establish state supplied examiners and bar licenses to those without a board issued certificate confirming freedom from insanity consumption and tainted blood. The proposal, to be introduced at the next legislative session, drew interest in Lacrosse Wisconsin.
The Duke of Manchester had a busy day denying three stories that he gave diamonds to actresses. He allowed wardrobe photographs for a Sunday paper and was photographed himself. He spent $3,000 of his pawn-in-law's money on two bull pups.
The State examining board of undertakers met at English's hotel Wednesday to examine embalmers. About 15 applicants attended. Members present included W. H. Hiss president A. V. Weisinger secretary M. F. Parsons O. S. Davis and H. McCullough. The board tested a body and conducted a severe oral examination. One candidate Miss Emma Herrlick of New Palestine completed the test.
Thirty three young residents ages three to thirteen knelt in prayer at the Walton children's home in St Louis asking God to send money so they won’t be turned out in mid winter. Mrs. M. S. Walton who runs the home has fallen behind on rent and a judgment of ejectment has been issued.
Wm. Rounds failed to appear for an appeal from a justice court on a charge of distributing liquor at the Sixteenth street clubhouse where many colored men were said to be kept from voting. Al Zearing, health board clerk, was on bond and will lose sixty dollars.
The Newause tribe of Red men held a Tuesday night social in Bellefontaine hall with prizes for largest and smallest hats. Mrs. Stillhorn presented a paper skypiece six feet wide and three feet high to win the large hat prize. Her brother-in-law claimed the smallest lid, about the size of a dime, with wags on the side.
The A O H names John H Scanlon as chairman and P H McNelis as secretary to lead the St Patrick's Day plans. Other members include P J Griffin Hubert Dugan Daniel ODonnell Bartley Cavanaugh and James H Deery.
Sioux City reports a attempted life insurance scam tied to J H Hurd of the Laboring Men's Co operative Life Association. George A Barber of Webster City Iowa held a 87800 policy died in Pagosa Colorado after meeting Mary W Wright of Chicago who allegedly arranged the policy with W R Neff detained. Hurd alleges the plan shifted from a fraud to a real death by poisoning in a Denver hotel office.
Forecast covers 36 hours ending 6 p.m. Wednesday. Fair weather expected. Temperatures listed: 7 a.m. 36, noon 37, 2 p.m. 38. Wednesday night and Thursday remain clear with mild conditions.
Sheriff Cy Clark hosts a farewell banquet for 21 reporters at the Bates Tuesday night. An orchestra played, a cartoon menu card identified each guest, and Clark as toastmaster led tributes and impromptu topics praising his treatment of the press. Attendees included H. G. Brown, A. White, Annis Burk, A. H. Perry, R. T. Buchanan, and others.
In his annual governor report factory inspector Mc Abee calls for removing bars from hospital windows and installing simultaneous opening locks to aid fire escape. He notes statewide industry growth, a glass sector employing 15,000, a female seating law improving workers’ conditions, and requests three more deputies plus an examining board for stationary engineers to cut boiler explosions.
M V Avery was seriously bruised about the head and shoulders when a 25 foot high derrick in a basement at the rear of the Grand Hotel toppled while men lowered stones. The ambulance took him home after Dr Wiggins dressed wounds. injuries not considered dangerous.
Charles P. Smith aged 59 was arraigned in police court on a policy game charge at 113 N Alabama Street. He was arrested Tuesday night by Patrolman Mackessy after a cash register and about 109 carbon ticket copies were found. Tickets ranged 10 to 25 cents with weekly drawings. Smith claims ignorance of the game. No agents or buyers found. case set for Friday.
The Persimmon Brigade Club met Tuesday at the home of new president Capt. Jochonias Rutledge 1529 Fletcher Ave. Large attendance heard addresses from Rutledge Robbins Hanna Landers Bolton and others. Refreshments served. Next meeting set for January 8.
Egg dealers warn the shortage may push prices to last winter levels of 75 cents a dozen. On Wednesday country eggs sold at 26 cents and stored eggs at 22 cents a dozen as Chicago concerns push for control.
The treasurer of the Free kindergarten society received 728 dollars from the thanksgiving penny collection. The society thanks the press, friendly businessmen, and the public for support and announces the collection will be held annually.
During their Washington visit ex President and Mrs Harrison will be hosted at multiple dinners. On Wednesday ex Secretary of State Foster and wife entertain them, Thursday sees Senator and Mrs Elkins, Friday hosts Senator and Mrs Fairbanks, and Saturday hosts Justice and Mrs Brown. Monday night Justice Harlan will give a stag dinner in the expressent's honor.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Carbohydrate laxative as a modern cure by destroying disease germs. It markets germ-killing and cleansing effects with price references for druggists at 1 cent, 2 cents, and 56 cents.
Presley E. Hay, a three time Hancock county clerk, was arrested in Fort Wayne Indiana under an assumed name for embezzling $10,000. His brothers bankers of Oshkosh Wisconsin offered half the shortage but bondsmen refused. Hay disappeared weeks ago and will be brought back.
Boston dispatch reports a fierce January hurricane sweeping the New England coast from Block Island to Halifax Tuesday night. Wrecks and sanded vessels mar the shore from Salem to Newburyport while crews were saved from several ships as warnings saved many lives. The storm raged from Cape May to Labrador with 76 mile per hour winds and snow across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont.
New York dispatch reports the schooner Oliver Schofield split apart at Lavelette New Jersey with captain and crew rescued. Storms flood the harbor area and leave many vessels immobile.
In St Helier on December 5 the steamer Rossgull hit the coast early Wednesday. All passengers were saved but nine crew members are missing.
Three inches of heavy snow snarled Utica streets as telegraph, telephone and electric wires collapsed. Fire alarms rang constantly after many live lines fell, a Pole was electrocuted, and forty minutes later a 15 year old Italian also died alongside several horses killed.
Secretary of the interior E A Hitchcock reports about 1 000 000 names on the pension roll next year with total pensions at 142 000 000 dollars up from 138 000 098 last year. He cites a law amendment expanding widows eligibility and says pension frauds are being weeded out.
New York reports J. A. Cha former husband of Amelie Rives escaped while at Bloomingdale asylum. Authorities say he is wandering the country as a new $25 piano advertises Hes Wulsch offerings.
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