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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
1
Governor Mount and Attorney General Moores agreed on a plan to pursue lynchers in Spencer and Warrick counties. Details were not released as Taylor was away on a hunting trip. The plan, said Mount, will be put into immediate effect.
Federal Judge Baker urged jurors in the MacLain Daugherty counterfeiting trial that better to convict 99 innocent men than let one guilty escape. He cited Rockport and Ripley lynchings and warned that any witness who tries to evade on the stand could face six extra months.
Judge Baker admonished a juror and warned he would keep the panel in the jury room until a verdict is reached. The trial concerns a mail box robbery by William Hampton of Lafayette, with jurors saying they cannot agree after a lengthy deliberation.
Judge Walker ruled the Marion trust must buy a piano for the guardian’s ward, finding the law limits guardians to actual necessities. The Wulschner company had sold a piano to Winnetta and the trust refused payment, claiming luxury. Coinciding local items report a break in at Cornell and Thir ts, a smallpox note at Coburg, a burglary case in court, and St. John’s school Christmas activities.
The committee appointed by Judge Allen to assess bar entrance qualifications has declined to recommend George L. Denny, son of ex Mayor Denny. The matter will be taken to the supreme court to decide whether constitutional amendments passed. Denny's qualifications are not the central issue.
Augustus W. Applegate longtime superintendent of the W. B. Burford printing house died at 5 a.m. Thursday at 909 North Capitol Avenue from Bright's disease. He came from New Albany and may be buried there. He served as president of the Burford Mutual relief association and treasurer of Plymouth Church. A widow survives.
Beaver Falls Pennsylvania reports two houses wrecked by a Thursday natural gas explosion. Five people suffer serious burns with injuries requiring hospital care. Local authorities investigate cause and seek public safety remedies.
Fragmentary text notes a statement not a violent purge and references a carbon-ball pill replacing others. Mentions C EB Werth and an address 433 Stevenson Avenue with a telephonic contact. Additional unclear lines reference druggists and prices 1c to 25c.
Ad copy fragment shows Mahorney at 190 Mast Avenue offering a line labeled Mostauitable for a Christmas gift. The text suggests affordable options and a promotional tone from a local advertiser.
Indianapolis leaders travel to Chicago to press for no rate rise. The plan for a new citywide rating system would base premiums on building defects with rebates after fixes. Officials warn peanut-political pressure may push a ten cent per ten dollar deficiency charge to secure bond approval.
Altoona report says Former Mayor Breth insists West Point hazing caused his son Oscar Booz death. He says his son endured brutal torments including prolonged bracing and a bayonet point stunt, eaten soap, and bitter medicines. Dr Goodman ties seven months at the academy to the death.
The Indianapolis Board of Trade will attend the national board meeting in Washington on January 22. Delegates will be appointed soon. A Meridian Street merchant will present local business matters to the delegates, and the secretary invites additional concerns from the business community.
Maj Hall testifies no tobacco sauce used in three years in charge of supplies. Cadet Cowles says he was hazed with cold baths and "rat funerals" and forced to drink hell sauce from a spoon. Cadet Booz allegedly in poor health and indifferent. Herbert Crumm describes hazing including forced prunes bread and molasses. Boaz is described as slouchy and lacking energy.
Secretary Hurty of the State health board says the state must provide consumption hospitals or risk defeat by the disease. He urges immediate action as consumption spreads, stating we must fight it or it will consume us.
The Benevolent order of colonials, a new group, forms in Tathianopolis with a formal meeting on Thursday night. The Theopgér incorporation is noted, and the insurance department chartered by Auditor Hart. Membership is reported between 500 and 600.
Thursday Herman Frauer and William S Hernbrook and both E Washington St druggists pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and paid fines. They were among six sworn against Wednesday.
An advertisement for Muilally at 2 Monument-place promotes a large selection of diamonds rings studs and earrings with prices starting at ten dollars and five men three.
Omaha dispatch reports Edward Cudahy paid $25,000 in gold for the safe return of his son after a ransom note promised release that night. A white lantern marked the money drop five miles north of the city, and the child was later delivered from an outbuilding while kept in an unseen barn.
The superior court juries could not reach a verdict in Carrie iassey versus Hiram P. Wasson for 15000 damages and in F. H. Hauck versus Henry Budenze for damages. Judge Leathers sent the Wasson jurors back for further deliberation while the Hauck case also stayed in progress. It is noted as the first instance of two juries out in the same court at once.
Charles FP Smith, who ran a policy game on N Alabama st, was fined $20 and costs. At the Thursday trial the machine and tickets were admitted in police court. Beal paid five cents for a chance. officers cited difficulty finding witnesses as many were drunk or hid in cellars.
Emma seeks a divorce from Richard Spaulding with $1,500 alimony claiming marriage since 1896. She alleges a December 16 1900 beating and desertion after she was bedridden, with furniture removed the next day. She asserts savings of about $3,500 from frugal living.
Ella Dalton was arrested for drugging and robbing John Francis. She gave cocaine to Francis and stole 38. Judge Daly fined her $180 and sentenced her to 10 days on the charge and $50 and 30 days for prostitution.
Oliver Temple a hack driver of 119 N Alabama St was arrested Thursday morning by Detectives Gerber Dugan and Kurtz on grand larceny charges. He allegedly stole a horse wagon payroll scales measures and a complete peddling outfit from Henry Fowler 60 W Washington St. Temple is accused of selling the items to Jos Hays who buries dead animals.
The Western Produce Company at corner Virginia avenue and Maryland street showcases a rare Unicum Holly tree. It stands 18 feet tall, bears fruit, and is part of a sale of Christmas trees and decorations at very low prices.
In Dayton a judge sentences Esley to 12 months for impersonating Thomas D. Whelan to obtain a pension. Whelan, a veteran, forgives his old foe after the verdict as Esley, once a dubious pension applicant, is led away to serve behind bars.
A jury in a criminal court found William Mallady guilty of murder in the first degree and robbery for the White River killing of Mrs. John Wilhelm. He was sentenced to life imprisonment despite expectations of a death penalty, and he maintained his innocence.
36 hour forecast for Indianapolis and nearby shows fair weather with temperatures from 30 at 7 am to 44 by 2 pm. Separate notice reports Representative Reagan of Marion County planning to introduce a bill in the legislature to tailor embezzlement penalties by theft amount.
The Stanley Blackburn bout set for Qua Fellows Hall at Indiana Ave moved to Thursday December 2. It is the seventh venue and date change, now a ten round main event with strong preliminaries.
Attorneys Amos Hines and Frank Hendricks say they feel safer after Mallady's trial verdict. They admit fear of John Wilhelm, who allegedly threatened to kill them over statements made during the case. Hines recounts Wilhelm's threats and bailiff removal during the argument.
Chris Hasselberg was acquitted in police court on Thursday after proving he bought a horse and had to kill it within city limits due to lockjaw. He testified he held a contract with the Zoo to supply horse meat and obtained health officer permission to slaughter animals for that purpose.
Demott loses case as Sarah Jane Oliver sues Wa tled in superior court. A remark cites a hurried conclusion by Watt. A new 92 percent piano priced at $16 is noted with Wulechner's in the fragment.
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