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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
3
An 1853 statute exempts firemen after one year of service from city taxation up to 500 dollars. About 170 firefighters in Indianapolis face questions of retroactive refunds as delinquent taxes were deducted from salaries. Officials question constitutionality and practical recovery while attorneys warn potential legal challenges.
Deputy Geiger and Wm Gibson arrived in Catlettsburg after Gibson tortured his step-daughter to death. He compared the crime to a Covington burning and claimed others were involved. Gibson said the child was killed to fake smallpox through a red hot poker marking.
President Kruger left Cologne at 10 a m for The Hague where he is assured of a hearty reception. In France and Germany the cheers serve as both a protest against England and a tribute to Kruger. After a rest in Holland he may visit the czar.
London reports in political circles that the government will soon announce a change to the devastation policy in the Transvaal. The policy's impact on the home front has caused government anxiety.
Durban dispatch reports General Roberts has left Durban for Cape Town and was given an enthusiastic send off. The move signals the general’s return amid applause from supporters and official reception plans awaiting him in Cape Town.
Mrs Sophia Freers aged 60 living at 11 W North Street was hit by a car on Indiana Avenue near the Bates residence while attempting to cross tracks. Conductor John Koeppen and Motorman J Lyle reported the incident. She suffered a severe head impact with possible brain concussion and two broken left arm bones. Doctor D A Anderson says recovery uncertain.
Henry Geller, a New York newsboy, found a $500,000 check drawn on C. I. Hudson & Co. to the National Bank of Commerce. He surrendered it to the drawers and received a dollar as reward.
Amusements note strong crowds as Quo Vadis draws many in Indianapolis. The Grand Theatre hosts Camille matinee with Miss Linthicum gowns sparking interest. The stock company aims to finish with the auburn haired star, while The Devil's Auction opens at Park Thursday for a three day run with Harry and Sadie Fields and the Rambers at the Empire later in the week.
Advertisement notes Cascarets candy as a phainty fragrant tablet medicine of today. Promotes cathartic effects in pill and liquid forms. Claims availability at druggists and stores.
In Jeffersonville Indiana Oliver Thomason and Charles Gaines were moved to Bedford to face murder charges for killing Frank Lentz after being identified while stealing his horse. They allegedly confessed August 27 to Lentz murder, then cut his throat.
In Henry circuit court the city of Muncie wins a demurrer against Muncie Heat Light and Power Co overcharging claims. The company argued the city could be prosecuted as a plaintiff. The Lake Shore railroad reports a test of steel ties from worn rails, claiming uniform thickness and better tamping, with expected lifespans of two years vs six for wood.
Jessie Morrison fainted after court adjourned while led to her cell in Eldorado Kansas. Deputies and her father carried her to her cell where she was revived. She cried for the first time in open court as testimony continued and the judge ruled out a written statement from Mrs. Castle denying a razor in Morrison's home.
In Williamson West Virginia Rev J H Wohl pastor of First Presbyterian Church dies from a gunshot wound to the head in a street duel with Attorney E D Stokes a prominent politician who is seriously wounded Wohl died after firing at Stokes who returned fire Wohl recently became a father and had been married under a year The quarrel began after Wohl criticized a dance cartoon in a sermon and escalated to a fatal confrontation on a Wednesday afternoon.
A boulder collapsed in the World-Herald mine at Aurora Missouri late Wednesday afternoon killing Oliver Berryman Geard Moore and James Dodson and injuring Bob Clevenger and Oscar Elliott.
Chairman Negley of the council judiciary committee will meet Friday night to consider the ordinance revising natural gas rates. Sophia Harmony files a complaint at the county clerk's office claiming Andrew Clark secured a license to marry her but withdrew after his children laughed at him.
An elderly patient, Dr. 8. Ball of Marion Alabama, reports being cured after trying Dr Rice's home rupture treatment. The ad urges readers to write to Dr W. S. Rice at 438 S. Main St Adams New York for a free trial, claiming no pain or time lost and an early recovery.
Footwear promotion lists men's satin calf Globe plain toe lace shoes solid leather at $1.19 regular $1.50 quality. Boys' satin calf cap toe lace shoes offered at $1.19 from $1.50. Ladies' vici kid shoes with kid tips priced at $1.49 for tomorrow.
Patrolman Coulson is suspended as Supt. Quigley plans to file charges with the Board of Safety. His wife died a month ago leaving six children. Sympathy money from the force totaled $1 per member, plus $10 from Capt. Kruger, but Coulson allegedly used it for gambling in a Haughville saloon.
C A Tesson of 1125 Cornell avenue, employed at Eaglesfield lumber yards, fell from a stairway on Thursday and was found unconscious with possible internal injuries.
Minister Wu met with Secretary Hay at the state department and said the China agreement should be satisfactory. Hay had cabled Conger to sign for the United States, and it was said the agreement was modified per Hay's suggestions.
Admiral Cervera of the Spanish navy sends a cable from Manila praising Hobson as a daring foe and expressing prayers for his health. He notes Hobson is in an unhealthy condition and hopes for his recovery.
Charles A. Towne of Minnesota accepts Gov. Lind's appointment to fill the late Senator Davis's unexpired term. A Republican will be elected by the legislature in January.
A blaze at D A Williams commission store on 36 S Delaware and Willard Barlowe's home at 928 Church street started by overheated stoves with small losses. Goebel home at 55 S Senate caught fire from a defective flue with minor damage. A barn rubbish fire behind Henry Pierce's 1415 N Meridian street was fed by stove heat. Lizzie Robling of Petersburg Ind faces federal obscenity charges after being bound over to the grand jury. federal defendants indicted or who pleaded guilty will be sentenced by Judge Baker Friday.
Indianapolis market listing details numerous meats and prices. Smoked hams, sugar cured hams, bone less hams, dried beef hams, shoulders, breakfast bacon, bacon and clear sides, sausage types, dry salt options, pickled meats, and large family pork and fatback blocks with expressed price ranges. Prices shown per pound, bulk, or barrel based on cut and weight.
A large, fragmented price sheet lists costs for lard and rendered suet, pork cuts, potatoes, onions, cabbage, fruits, nuts, canned goods, fish and game, flour, feed, butter, cheese, poultry, coal, oils, and chemicals. Numerous items show per unit, per crate, or per bushel prices with many figures and regional varieties.
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