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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
1
Mrs. John Higgins, wife of a convicted councilman, appealing to Governor Mount on a Saturday afternoon tearfully urged a pardon. The governor said he could not act while the case is under appeal in the supreme court. She asked for secrecy, but reporters were in the office.
Baltimore fire destroys the Bargain house a major retailer catalog concern stock valued at one million dollars burned away. Fireman John Flynn fell five stories and died in the blaze. Ames Iowa fire decimated the Iowa state agricultural college main building botany collection lost three hundred students rescued. Loss placed at one hundred thousand dollars.
State treasurers object to the fee and salary commission’s bill. Smaller counties say the proposal reduces salaries and burdens clerical hires. Figures show varying impacts: Ohio county 4,700 population from 900 to 572. Union 6,700 from 900 to 73. Scott 8,300 from 800 to 1010. Brown 1,100 to 1,572.
James Reagan, a colored man, was fined ten dollars and given 1120 days in the workhouse after confessing to stealing chickens and implicating Shine Stanley, a prize fighter. Stanley proved he was at home in bed and was discharged. Reagan tried to hide the heads in a neighbor’s yard and fled when officers arrived, later confessing.
EL DORADO Kansas December Judge Shinn told the jury self defense excuses, saying a reasonably provoked person may use all means of defense even to murder without retreat. Attorney Brumback then opened for the state.
Sheriff Cy Clark concludes his term on Saturday as Eugene Sauley prepares to take office on Monday. The transition marks a change in local leadership with Sauley succeeding Clark.
An old advertisement touts a cold cure in one day using Laxative Brome Quinine tablets. It promises a refund if no cure and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
Washington December 8 Senator Fairbanks joyfully notes Spooner's decision not to accept the attorney general post and to retire. The tally suggests Ad Harris will obtain the cabinet seat, as McKinley reportedly desires a Hoosier in the administration. Fairbanks may accept if the 1904 presidential question were not occupying his thoughts.
Charley Hernly Republican state chairman spoke at the Denison about his Washington trip and said discussions centered on having a good time. He avoided questions on Addison Harris succeeding Attorney General Griggs, Col I N Walker for pensions, and Indiana delegation positions on Mark Hanna's ship subsidy bill.
Patrolman Trimpe was summoned to Lambert's insurance office to capture a large dog after a long chase. The dog resisted entering the elevator, so Trimpe carried it downstairs and waited for a claim. He then called a wagon from headquarters as the animal awaited its owner.
Detective Griffin found a muddy horse and buggy on McCarty Street Saturday morning without a driver. The horse had been stolen from N J Hyde of the Board of Safety at 1906 N Capitol Ave Friday night. A hatchet was discovered under the seat.
Judge Alford, Bailiff Mendenhall and Clerk McGaughey hunted Saturday as no criminal court sat. Abram Canary sues his mother in law Mrs Burgen for their daughter Nettle after a divorce. case under advisement. Nelson Gilbert of Clermont, juror, fell ill at Superior Court. Robert Small's theft charge from James Kerr’s boarding house on River Ave was dismissed after evidence showed others present. Judge Allen awarded 38 to Lawson Hughes in a suit vs Keyless lock Co. cross complaint revived a year later. Anthony Addington claims lack of subpoena. divorce granted and child support set at 16 monthly.
The body of Wm. T. Campbell, an old soldier, was found buried under rubbish in a barn on the Dorge farm near Greenville. Flesh had been eaten by lime, skull fractured, and a bloodstained club found nearby. Campbell disappeared last August with reports he had gone south. S. Alpin, once seen in Campbell's clothing, is under arrest.
Mabel J. Lowes was granted a divorce from Clinton Lowes, a city fireman, on Saturday amid accusations of cruelty. The couple had previously separated after a prior divorce suit was dismissed. A custody dispute arose over their baby when she refused to return home, and a cross-complaint prepared by attorney Frank Groning er led to the baby being placed in Lowes' custody by Judge Allen.
New Orleans post master Pitkin sues Nellie Bevans author of Love and politics to recover the original manuscript. A poem in the book mocks McKinley and the case draws attention as Pitkin allegedly brought the woman from New York under a marriage illusion while he lacked a divorce.
Charles Naumann went to the police station on Saturday to inquire about Mrs Anna Grauff who has fallen in love with him. He says she is from Alleghany Pa and that his wife and three children remain in the old country. Naumann works in a greenhouse near Crownhill and stayed for investigation.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending at 6 p.m. December 9. Expect fair weather through Saturday night with colder conditions by Sunday. Temperature around 37 degrees this morning. Bennett's ad promotes Christmas photos by E. Wae.
Grand jury issued a subpoena for Frank M. Bailey of Ott Manufacturing. He is to testify Monday as the prosecutor seeks a lead in the council investigation. Bailey alleges two councilmen were paid for influence on the Parry switch ordinance and says he will disclose little. He owns land that would gain value from the Parry factory.
A minor fire in the fifth floor stock room of the William H Block company dry goods store drew a noon crowd from Democratic state headquarters across the street. Firefighters controlled the blaze using anti fire chemicals. losses cited at 350 by the department and 200 by Mr Block. A candle found in the stock room is noted as the probable cause.
Otto Kennedy 19 son of a Dunkirk Indiana druggist has been missing from home for three weeks. His mother asked relatives to investigate and his uncle learned at a recruiting station that Kennedy had applied on November 15 but gave Arcanum Ohio as his address. He was rejected for underweight and a narrow chest.
Our Standard editor reports 7 647 Wet Goods Concerns in Indiana, only 4 322 compliant with state licenses and 432 200 in school funds short due to Nicholson law gaps. Liquor dealers prepare to push tougher enforcement or repeal, claiming drug stores selling liquor without licenses. Governor Mount and Deputy AG Moores cited no method to collect delinquent fees.
In circuit court Saturday the contempt suit against Police Supt Quigley Judge Daly Bailiff Schwab and Turnkey John Long was continued to Thursday to accommodate Lawyer Bell. Henry W Bullock accuses Connors of habeas corpus violations and burglar tools. Quigley says Connors will be back in a week and cannot stay out of jail.
Custodian West submits a biennial report detailing the state capitals history and removals, plus building records. He urges higher funding for maintenance, recommends a separate light plant, nightly grounds lighting, and electric elevator operation. He calls for new carpets, linoleum replacement, woodwork repainting, varnishing, refreshed window shades, and light-regulation for chambers. notes illumination fund overspent by 1,795.92 dollars.
Washington December report says the Presbyterian Revision Committee adjourned at noon, with no change desired in the doctrinal statement though new phrasing urged for a single interpretation. A final decision is set for February 12, 1901 at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Policy players were frightened Friday night by reports that Prosecutor Ruckelshaus planned a crusade against them. Some games Saturday resumed, with regular noon drawings. Bull Kissel’s headquarters on West Market Street was less active than days earlier when 16 runners worked.
Eugene Zimmerman, father in law of the duke of Manchester, called at the Post to tone down sportively inclined young men who are lampooning the duke in the newspaper. Office consensus marked Zimmerman a mighty good fellow after the visit.
In Rome Georgia Bud Rufus a Black man who attacked Mrs Joseph White on Friday was lynched near a railroad bridge Saturday morning He was forced to jump from the bridge with a rope around his neck before his body was shot full of holes The attack on Mrs White put her in danger and her death is expected The article notes a piano sale at Wulschner's for 165 dollars
In St Louis on December 8 Gerald and Essie Moseley pleaded guilty to burglaries to avoid separation. The husband and wife face two years in the penitentiary each and were ordered to serve together after the plea.
Diamonds direct from the cutter with diamond rigs at $1000 and up. Diamond studs and earrings priced from $10 and up. Diamond brooches from $15 and up. Mullally, Jeweler, Circle.
In Decatur Alabama near Cluttsville the residence of A J Thomas was blown to atoms Friday night by whitecaps. He had been living with several women of questionable repute. Only one woman was hurt in the explosion. Thomas fled the scene.
State school superintendent Jones reports summaries of teachers and young peoples reading circles. Cotton notes country teachers and pupils did most reading. Teacher circle membership fell from 14,594 in 1899 to 14,379 in 1900, while children’s membership rose to 189,217. Total teachers 15,617. enrollment 564,807. books read 424,255, down from 1899.
County superintendent Landes and Frank McCastlin were thrown from their buggy Friday. Landis was unconscious briefly but not believed seriously injured.
Fragmentary ad copy warns readers to avoid stomach poison and sickness from pills. It touts Cascarets as safe and agreeable with druggists offering a 25 cent box.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions paying for iron, bed, and outfit in payments. It references a location at 249 Massachusetts Avenue and implies a missed opportunity to settle at least half the cost. The text is incomplete and lacks clear entities or a coherent event.
Public auditing details 291 pages reveal disallowances totaling 72631 for E G Rathbone late Cuban ports director. Items include carriage and harness costs for a duchess, coachman expenses, home furnishings, and travel to the United States. Several payments to Neely and R H Cowan & Co. deemed illegitimate with noted misallocations and credits.
The report claims pressure on Republican councilmen to defeat a natural gas rate ordinance. Councilman Wheeler says politicians sought his vote against the measure, but he supported it when it was introduced a year ago.
In Belleville Illinois on December 8 Rev. B Fresenborg a Catholic priest sues Bishop Janssen for 35000 dollars alleging failure to provide him a church.
Fragmentary notes report a possible successor named Eagleie for the America's Cup defender. Mentions a divorcee mill in Buffalo New York and read depositions in the Sells case in Columbus. Also notes a large Chicago stock show and vaccinations in Yukon Territory with fines or jail.
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