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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
1
Grand jury reports partial jail case endgame and indictments while hinting Bailey may lead council inquiries. It cites Parry’s money influence on the switch ordinance, with Bailey stating two other councilmen were paid, though Bailey has not yet been summoned.
In Constantinople on December 7, reports say the Porte will decide this week on granting an exequatur to Norton, the American representative at Harpoot. The delay stems from unspecified reasons but is influenced by the visit of the United States battleship Kentucky. Norton departed for Tarpool with only his passports, escorted by a dragoman.
Frank Miller of 7116 North West Street faced a disturbance charge while visiting his wife at his mother in law’s home. An old warrant alleged shirt theft from Edward Gillman on Washington Street. the trial ended with dismissal. Miller claimed time served for vagrancy, but the judge pressed for full details.
Munroe Schilling mail clerk was granted a divorce from Mildred in superior court on Friday. He alleged improper relations with James King a colored man. Mildred was fined in police court. She appeared weak on the witness stand and left the court with her husband, who still loves her.
Mrs Anna Naumann and her baby visited the police station in Alleghany City seeking her husband Charles Naumann who left last July to find work. She had a letter from Louisville in August promising to send for them once employed, and after months of searching she traced him to Indianapolis. Police could not locate him. The pair were sent to the Door of Hope. Naumann is a machinist.
An old advertisement promises relief from coughs and colds in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, labeling it a cure with price listed in cents. The copy emphasizes quick action and consumer trust.
Washington reports a dramatic reconciliation between President McKinley and former President Harrison sparked by a baby’s innocent prattle. Mrs Harrison visited Mrs McKinley at the White House, sharing warm chat and affectionate exchanges that ended the feud.
Wm Seaton, 22, killed his uncle Daniel Richards and seriously wounded Mrs Roy Clark and two girls Myrtle and Hazel Hapgood at South Park Seattle. After knocking Mrs Clark, Seaton threw children into a barn and chopped off his uncle’s head. An officer shot him twice but nonfatally. Seaton claimed he was not insane.
Reports from Luzon describe insurgent activity near San Isidor and San Roque. Gen Funston with Fourth Cavalry routed about 100 Filipinos on the Chico river bank while Lt Morrow and five men of the Forty seventh infantry repelled 209 bolomen under Col Victers. Fifty rebels were killed near San Roque and Maj Flores with prisoners taken. Reinforcements have been sent to Bahul and the deserter Fagan is said to be severely wounded.
In circuit court Friday the street car company sought a new trial in the Marki ug case where the plaintiff was awarded 2500 dollars. Geo Bruce swore she fell down stairs and injured herself rather than being injured by a street car though the accident itself is admitted.
In Minneapolis on December 7 an investigation into the Hamilton Day murder suggests Frank Hamilton the millionaire's alleged slayer may not be tried for murder. Testimony indicates he struggled to save his own life from a drink crazed assailant rather than attacking Day.
Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street saw six false phone calls to the bicycle police during the week. Friday morning Streit and Trimpe responded to a call at a drug store where Lizzie Carter was found telephoning. She, a colored woman, was arrested and fined ten dollars and frills by Judge Daly.
Maj. Halford army paymaster departed Atlanta for the Philippines on Friday. He formerly edited the Indianapolis Journal when Gen. Harrison won the presidency and served as his private secretary in the White House. Before retirement Harrison appointed him paymaster in the army with the rank of major.
Supt. Spencer says he has spent nearly all the $1,000 appropriated for hospital needs. He paid $275 for ambulance horses, and the beds and bedding are in use. He believes a revenue regulation can save $2 per gallon on alcohol tax.
William J. Bryan denies knowledge of C M Walter's new party. A charity ball is set for Christmas Eve at the German house instead of New Year’s Eve. Hovey, father of attorney Alfred F. Tlovey, dies in New York. Col J M Gare says Greensburg to Vevay railroad project is abandoned. Hugh J McGowan denies involvement in a Twin City rapid transit purchase. Evra Eaton sues Meridian Life and Trust Co for loan he says he made. Gov Mount travels to Washington for centennial planning. A glass box with 22 50 for the city’s poor is stolen from Hurt’s drug store. box later found. Deputy Postmaster Shideler notes post office money inflow exceeds that from England, ranking Porto Rico next.
Citizens north and south of the Belt pressed the Board of Works for immediate interurban street car service to the city limits. Albert Sahm warned such work cannot occur with a sledge hammer, noting tracks might be torn up if cars don’t run.
Councilman Higgins points to H N Flynn as the bribing man on the way to prison. The joke amuses Higgins until Flynn realises the deception. Higgins quips he is like the man in the hearse at a funeral, with friends going but not coming back.
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus was informed of policy game activity by a man who held a winning ticket but was denied payment. Advertisers are said to be distributing cards while police say they have no confirmed gambling.
Bishop Potter of New York told an Episcopal club banquet in New Haven that wealth is the national evil. He warned divorce drunkenness crime and urban corruption stem from money hunger calling it an American disease and greed. He cited fashion and youth as examples of money’s power and urged moral standards over material gain.
Jessie Morrison took the stand in El Dorado Kansas detailing her acquaintance with Mrs. Olin Castle since 1897. She described the confrontation at the Castle home, denied threats or possessing a razor, and recounted the struggle during the assault that ended with Castle’s death as she claimed self defense. She denied written threats and testified under cross examination that she did not kill Mrs. Castle. A peddler’s deposition and witness accounts were presented to support the morning events.
In Judge Baker's Friday session several youths faced sentences for crimes including a post office robbery and threatening mail. John Schuppert of St Paul Ind and Indianapolis received a suspended sentence after his two postal threats to his ex wife. Clarence Robbins age 16 was sent to Plainfield for robbing a Blocher Indiana post office of $1 in stamps and money. Robbins admitted fleeing home to get money to buy food and said he refused school or work.
Building inspector Bedell claims his smoke consumer would fail in Indianapolis if widely adopted due to press criticism and his stance against endorsement. He envisions a summer scene where reporters are forced to inhale the smoke, while he denies promising approval and notes witnesses avoid testify in court.
A second army estimate issued in London requests 30 million dollars additional to fund South Africa and China operations, bringing the total to 80 million dollars.
Harry Smith of Paducah Kentucky aged 18 admitted giving a bad dollar to Walter Rowden of Chattanooga Tennessee while both were deck hands on an Ohio river steamer. Smith said a barkeeper passed it to him in change. Rowden said he left home three years after his mother’s death due to loneliness. Each got two years at Columbus and a $10 fine.
Florence Sells testified about gifts Bott gave her mother including diamond rings and fancy liquor. She described trips to West Baden Indiana and Thousand Islands with Bott often in his mother’s room at night, while her father was away. The cross examination was halted by Mrs Sells requesting not to cross examine, prompting tears from the mother.
Edward Skaggs from Louisville received six months in the workhouse after being found guilty of passing a counterfeit bum dollar while intoxicated. He had a clean record prior to this incident.
Elijah Maiden, 54, a crippled farmer from Inox county, confessed to impersonating his dead brother Isaac to draw an $8 monthly pension for two years. He has four motherless children. The brother was a Kentucky war veteran. Elijah served as an army teamster. The court sentenced him to six months in the workhouse.
Friday brought 23 divorce cases with ten heard before noon and four granted. Judge Leathers introduced a rule to force defendants to testify, aiming to cut divorces by agreement. This first divorce day shows the plan working admirably.
The State tax board with new member Parks M. Martin held an executive Friday. It will likely recommend direct assessments for new interurban railway companies, placing them on the same basis as railroads.
Patrolmen Hite and Pope observed two colored men with bundles on Missouri Street Thursday night. They dropped the bundles and ran when approached. The bundles contained coats cloaks suits and gloves. Later James Anderson and El Rider were arrested amid several small robberies reported recently.
John W. Hammer, a St. Joseph county farmer, confessed to passing $10 gold coins minted by Carey V. Young a school teacher. Coins were made in a hen house on the farm and coated with bronze. Hammer carried $140 of the coins when arrested. He received nine months in the workhouse. Young was fined $56 and sentenced to two years in the Columbus penitentiary.
Frederick Slagel 72 and wife 59 from Cincinnati arrive in St. Louis in search of a home but gain admission to a local poorhouse after Slagel is ordered to take a bath. The incident underscores harsh welfare measures and housing struggles.
William H. McKinney of Greenfield admitted passing bad money while drunk and claimed a strange man on the street gave it to him. Captain Halls noted that the stranger funds most counterfeiters and is rarely caught. McKinney received an 18 month sentence in Columbus.
A superior court jury Friday morning awarded Harry Locke damages of five thousand dollars from Love Bros cotton milling company after his arm was mangled in a carding machine. The boy, aged fourteen, lost his arm in the incident.
Christmas season event features female bicycle racers hidden in Indianapolis track action. Baseball figures Messrs Watkins and Ruschaupt promote the show promising good sport in Tom Johnson Hall.
Three cases of whooping cough are reported among children at the colored orphans home. All exposed, officials expect no epidemic since most children had whooping cough a year ago.
Kentucky striking miners are steadily gaining ground in their trike as workers push for better pay and conditions. Local unions report improved morale and increased participation amid ongoing labor action.
John R. O'Donnell, Cleveland city councilman accused of selling his vote to Gamewell fire alarm and telegraph, was discharged in Justice Bauder's court on Thursday afternoon. The item appears in an era newspaper advertising unrelated products and a stray line on health ad content.
Jealousy among Indianapolis Grand Army posts sparks a factional struggle over who should become United States pensions commissioner. Rumors claim Col. I N Walker blocks resolutions and ex-Lieut.-Gen. Thomas Hanna allies with supporters to pressure President McKinley and Indiana delegation. Hanna’s chances seen as weak.
Dr Clark and the Board of Health accuse Consumers' Gas Trust of reducing pressure at the six inch main near the city hospital and supplying from a smaller three inch line. They say the hospital faced little to no gas and protest the company bill noted as about 1600 dollars.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending 8 p m Friday. Cooler conditions with occasional rain or snow expected Friday night into Saturday. Temperatures recorded at 7 am 39, noon 41, and 2 pm 42.
Detectives traced an $800 clothes theft to Orange Young, a former employee living on Northwestern Ave. He was arrested in Louisville after detectives Asch and Morgan searched his home. Suits found in a closet were identified by Nor bert Landgraf. Young allegedly stole cloth and had garments tailored to dodge detection.
The commission to push reform in government for small cities elected J. E. Me Henry of Wabash as president and J. T. Roots of Connersville as secretary. Will HL 7Craig of Noblesville was chosen treasurer. The executive committee to frame a bill includes Arthur W. Brady of Muncie and others from Goshen Noblesville Madison Clinton Logansport Greencastle and Indianapolis.
Auditor Hart received a Friday letter from Muncie attorneys stating the Laborers home cooperative union organized there about a month ago will rescind all money and quit business. It is deemed illegal under the opinion rendered at Attorney-general Taylor and the Fraternal association of Indianapolis.
Fragmentary note describes William N. Jackson with rapid thinking and enduring pain. Mentions a bottle of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and instant relief claims. Source text is garbled but centers on a personal health note and a product claim.
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