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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
2
The Sun reports that Republican councilmen pledged action after the election but have taken little steps toward guarding grade crossings. Negley and Wheeler acknowledge the need for gates or flaggers, while Cra notes possible amendments to the Evans ordinance and Wahl, a Democrat, also supports action.
Mayor Bookwalter says he is not tied to the Indianapolis Southern and defended his meeting with Gov. Durbin over Higgins parole. He asserts the visit was for Higgins' wife and children, not for railroad or any other interest, and expresses anger at claims of parole-for-franchise deals.
Delegates at the American Federation of Labor session in Scranton show a pronounced leaning toward socialism and government ownership of public utilities. The debate followed a resolution from the International Typographical Union protesting ticket scalping. Max Hays and John M. Barnes, noted socialists, applauded when government ownership of utilities was mentioned.
Mrs. Luna Salina Brittain, a longtime Sodus resident famed for her Jewish advocacy and biblical scholarship, died at 87 after a long illness. Her public work and substantial donations supported the Jewish cause statewide. She spent most of her life in Sodus.
A Virginia tobacco warehouse worker cites illness caused by poor nourishment and credits Grape-Nuts with restoring color, strength, and mental clarity. PB Crider of Chatham reports better appetite, flesh gain, and renewed capacity for work after starting the cereal.
Members of First Presbyterian gathered at a temporary N Alabama street church to view proposed plans for a spireless, low character $80,000 building to be begun in April and completed in about 18 months. The unveiling of the old cornerstone box included 1860 city directory papers and a 1843 cornerstone box from the first church, both to be resealed for future descendants.
Amelia Pritz, fifteen, was killed instantly when struck by a freight train on the L. E. B. & W. while returning from school in Macy Indiana. She was thrown under the wheels and mangled beyond recognition as strong winds likely muffled the train’s approach.
President Megrew of the Board of Works recalls a feverish city campaign where factory visits yielded heavy cigar handouts. He describes men racing through departments to secure more cigars, altering their appearance to rejoin distribution.
Mrs James L Blair, who sparked talk by calling St Louis a rag time town, plans a free sight reading class using the Damrosch system. She will be aided by the Morning choral club, of which she is president. The class meets each Tuesday morning starting next week.
Mme Emma Eamies, traveling from San Francisco to Denver, survived a life threatening incident when a stone was hurled through her sleeping car berth window on Sunday night. The projectile narrowly missed her head and shattered the glass. a discharged railway employee is suspected to be the assailant.
Fortnightly London settlements show prices steady to strong while traders stay bearish. Reports claim Senator Clark seeks Rio Tinto control aiding Amal copper. New York copper and mine news mingle with sugar, finance plans, and pending Treasury payments to New York banks.
In Evansville Indiana during a snow storm on Tuesday, four year old William Dowls son of Dr W G Dowls wandered from home with his father’s shotgun. He and the dog went hunting about two miles north of the city returning at noon mud covered and burrs on him. He said he fired several shots but found no game explaining the hunt to his mother. He is likely the youngest hunter in the country.
Jerry Shea of hose company No i sustained a severe wrist cut when a heavy basement window shattered during a small blaze at the L H W offices on Noble and Washington streets early Wednesday. Fire started in the basement front, with books and papers burned. loss minor and insured.
Miss Lottie Gladstone delights Grand patrons with a country girl act and infectious laughter. Edmond Hayes returns as Spike Hennessy and burlesques David Garrick. Rice and Barton take over the Empire bill Thursday. William H. West’s minstrel show drew a good crowd at English’s despite absences. The Philharmonic at the German house pleased, led by baritone Charles W. Clark on his farewell tour.
In Kokomo Indiana Jacob Salter seeks relief as a 38 year old Civil War wound reopens. An explosion wounded him in the back causing a relapse that drove him to insanity. He is now confined in the jail hospital.
The Superior oil company with holdings in Grant, Jay and Adams counties and Geneva headquarters will sell its Marion Indiana property on December 18 to a New York syndicate for 300000. It ranks among the largest transactions in the Indiana oil field.
David Nation former husband of Carrie Nation is in Marion on Tuesday night visiting his sister en route from Medicine Lodge Kansas where he was recently divorced from his wife to Ohio the home of his daughter Nation claims Carrie Nation hopes he will die so she can get his small pension later he travels with that aim noted by reports in Marion Indiana.
Local stock brokers report the Indianapolis security market is utterly stagnant as dividends are paid. They expect little change until the first of the year, noting weak demand across rail, gas, and bank issues including Indianapolis street railway bonds and Citizens' street railway stock.
Dr R W Long buys Grubbs homestead at Illinois and North streets for 32000 fronting 144 on Illinois and 150 on North. He plans an apartment house rear facing North street. Dr W H Link buys Schrader property at Lexington Avenue for 2250 with 54 foot frontage and nine room house. D S Dunlap buys Belmont Avenue and Lambert Street house and lot for 3000 from Anna C McKee administratrix.
Edward Myers, 35, a contractor, killed himself Wednesday in a barber chair after stating he would be dead in minutes. A pistol shot ended his life as the barber finished shaving. Myers, newly married, reportedly faced domestic troubles.
Ground will be broken this week for a $6,000 synagogue by the Sons of Israel, a Polish and Russian Jewish congregation. The temple will be the first of its kind in this area. Fred Webber of Woodland found a German Bible printed in 1701 while rummaging in an old trunk, weighing 20 pounds and described as the oldest relic in the region. A new infirmary is under construction at St. Marys Academy, costing $30,000.
Mrs Lizzie Splain died at City hospital from injuries alleged to be caused by kicks and blows. Her son Thomas is under arrest while his sister accuses him of the assault. He denies the accusation. Mrs Splain was 57 and Thomas 28. he has a history of minor offenses.
Evening papers assert Emperor Joseph plans to dissolve parliament and not push absolutism. He is said to promote radical reform in the house of peers and make universal suffrage the basis of elections to the house of deputies.
In Marion Indiana on December 11 the Republican city primary chose Harry Stover for mayor at 27, with C. G. Robbins named clerk and John Ryrkman treasurer. Councilmen also selected. Stover works as a traveling salesman.
W N Tinsley, a tobacco manufacturer for 30 years and former president of the Addison Tinsley Tobacco Co for 16 years, died Tuesday in Louisiana Missouri. The firm was recently sold to the Continental Tobacco Co. He was born in Virginia on August 28, 186, and survived by his widow and five children.
Tipton Indiana October 11 Tuesday night the residence of Mike Gillaspy a farmer was destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of 2000 dollars partly insured The incident adds to local fire reports this season and emphasizes fire safety for rural homes.
Fire swept the sawmills of Joshua Oldham between Second and Third avenues in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Loss set at 75000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze through the day as the mill district suffered extensive damage.
Marion Indiana police report Miss Martha Stewart has been missing from her home since last Thursday with family and neighbors actively aiding in the search.
London dispatch reports King Edward has designated June 26 1902 as the coronation date. The decision was announced from London and confirms the ceremonial schedule for the monarch's ascension.
In Mishawaka Indiana a Presbyterian church bazaar featured an apron for a church social that was auctioned and drew bids. The apron sold for nineteen dollars.
Daniel Singer aged 883 was instantly killed by an express train in Westport Indiana Tuesday afternoon while walking on the track.
William Pierce will give an analytical lecture on Lohengrin at Starr piano store Newton Claypool building Wednesday night for holders of grand opera tickets. Central Ave M E church hosts annual Christmas market in the Sunday school basement Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday morning Fancy articles and provisions for sale Miss Amel Faulkner of Chicago will lecture at Starr piano store Thursday night on the Thomas orchestral program for next Monday night Concert ticket holders admitted.
H. T. McIntyre of St. Paul Minnesota reports relief from a disordered stomach after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says they do him more good than anything he has ever taken and notes they are for sale by all druggists.
Financial circles report that the Bell Telephone Company has absorbed the Erie system after a long battle. The Erie line carried $10,000,000 in capital stock and $17,500,000 in bonds.
Members of the M. T. H. s. thanksgiving team will receive a jersey from the athletic association in addition to last meeting’s sweaters. Season footballs won will be given to spring graduates as trophies, ensuring future training school members receive a game souvenir. Shortridge team members were given sweaters bearing the S. on Tuesday.
In Converse Indiana on December 11 William Brugler struck coworker Carl Hartnett with a crowbar at a gas pumping station causing fatal injuries. Brugler is missing, authorities report.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming to stop the cough and cure three colds in a day with a No Cure No Pay offer. States price of 33 cents and promotes quick relief.
Dr W. 3. Craig, veterinary surgeon lists services for dogs at Mice Wood’s Stable and provides telephone contact 109 percent.
Office hours run from morning to five in the evening at Ss. W. Cor. Delaware and Chrisis. The clinic handles all kinds of dental work for patients during the posted hours.
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the remedy for teething discomfort. It claims to soothe the child its gums ease wind colic and diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
A brief notice announces ten cent cost to place a ten word Wanted Real Estate advertisement in THE BUN, highlighting affordability for property seekers.
In Aberdeen Washington on December 11 the bark Pinmore from Greenock Scotland ran aground near Grand Harbor. The crew abandoned to boats, one boat capsized, seven sailors drowned. Survivors reached Oyebat overland and report the vessel disappeared.
John Schafer twenty one of Gibson county is crushed to death after a lumber wagon accident. Calvin Gale and sister injured by a runaway horse. Gale's hand crushed and sister with a broken arm. Harry Monteith of Lafayette seriously burned in a kerosene explosion. William Walters a brake man from Andrews knocked from a car. possible death. Otis Stevens of Warren fatally injured by shotgun discharge. John Dolan a Muncie machinist caught in a lineshaft. arms nearly torn off and death expected.
An advertisement touts Dr John W Bull s Cough Syrup as the best relief for asthmatic coughs. It claims physicians recommend the product and urges customers to buy only the genuine preparation.
The Sun's list invites contact for rental rooms with two phone numbers 880 123-123 and 123-125 E Ohio St. Readers are urged to use the classified help columns for requests and responses.
A column titled Rooms for All references two telephone contacts 88 and 123-13 EH with details likely about lodging or housing information. The fragment suggests a reader advisory style inviting inquiries and practical guidance. Further context would clarify whether this is a classified listing or a column offering housing resources.
An advertisement in The Sum touts a free three day listing for a girl ad with ten words at no cost. The unusual bargain promotes a short introductory free period before charges apply.
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