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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
1
Elwood ministers publish a letter to the Indianapolis Sun detailing accusations against Gov Mount and local officials. They accuse the governor of evasive answers about saloon crime and malfeasance, and question loyalty to national citizenship while defending police and saloon board actions.
A public statement by Elwood figures accuses Gov. Mount of insulting the state and calls for reform in city governance. The letter claims affidavits prove wrongs in Elwood, urges removal of two police board members, criticizes liquor legislation lobbying, and mentions possible court action. Officials pledge to enforce good government and transparency.
Mayor Taggart appeared before the grand jury on Saturday morning denying he was summoned as County treasurer Schmidt testified for about 25 minutes. Schmidt, a chief owner of the city street railway franchise, was active in the council’s all night session when the ordinance failed and in frequent talks with street car promoters and council members.
A massive rock avalanche at Amalfi on the Gulf of Salerno buried the Capuchin hotel and monastery and crushed four ships with all hands aboard. Rescue efforts continued through the night as authorities feared heavy loss of life with many missing and injured.
The Salvation Army hosts a noon dinner for 500 to 600 children at its new hall on 216 N. Pennsylvania St. Turkey pies and old holiday favorites will be served. The event will also supply beer to about 1,000 additional poor people. Entrance is by tickets issued with police and teacher recommendations. Donations of money and provisions are welcome at the hall all day Saturday.
Marion club members debate enlarging their building on N Meridian Street within two years as applications pour in. With about 500 members now and a cap of 1,000, crowding is evident and a new large structure costing between 40900 and 50000 dollars is contemplated to cover the entire lot.
In Frelingham Belgium on Friday during a river ice collapse as school children played, 36 bodies have been recovered and more than 40 are feared dead with some still missing. A few children were rescued.
In Brazil Indiana on December 23 Special agent reports Frederick M. Chapin, recently jailed here, allegedly sent four thousand dollars via elegraphs to aid an escape. The case centers on offshore influence and possible jail release efforts.
The charity names about 75 families to assist privately this season. It avoids publicizing poverty and emphasizes self help. Depositors in the savings department donate small sums for gifts, while a Plymouth church case shows aid leading to employment. Contributions include Newby 50 dollars Kiefer Drug 30 Taylor 10 Howe 5 dollars.
The Brooklyn rapid transit company faced a stock drop from alleged false rumors. The board met on Friday and adopted a resolution offering $25 for information leading to arrests and convictions. Council appeared before the grand jury as sensational developments were anticipated.
Mrs. Wm. Monihan and her son Frank fought Saturday morning to stop a self inflicted neck wound with a pocket knife. The boy was bleeding from a large neck wound and neighbors brought help. He was locked up and described as experiencing temporary insanity.
The American Express Company will award $5 to each employee who has served a year or more and earns under $1,000 annually. About 30 to 40 Indianapolis workers will receive gifts. The total distribution amounts to $50,000 for about 10,000 employees.
Ayres and Lesley continue digging into the county auditor tax duplicates through 1893. They will report to county commissioners on a single line of investigation when ready. Work extends to January 1, 1900. no unusual discrepancies found, though details will not be disclosed until a report.
At a Saturday meeting the Board of Trade governors named a joint committee with the Commercial club to push erecting a Gen Lawton statue in Indianapolis. The group includes H. B. Martin Dale, J. E. McGettigan, F. Gordon, A. Young, R. O. Hawkins, Sam B. Sweet, and James R. Ross. A resolution urged the relief committee to allocate 25 for the Mrs Lawton relief fund, already reported in Washington at over 5 500 with Indiana contributing 1 036 55.
Postmaster Hess reports that by Friday noon the Indianapolis post office had its strongest holiday business yet, with brisk activity through Saturday and expectations for Sunday and Monday. He praised staff for prompt service, courteous treatment, and no back talk, saying he would dismiss anyone who talks back as quickly as one who gets drunk.
The Wabash railroad company appealed to the supreme court from the Adams circuit court where Sebastian Miller was awarded 1713.94 dollars for property damage caused by a fire sparked by a locomotive. The record notes reference to horse feed and a local cafe, with meals priced at two cents.
Brownsville Pa December 23 A massive explosion at Stockdale coal Bra Zwell shaft wrecked the main shaft traps four cages of workers, 14 men on the bottom. Eleven rescued one died, rescue hampered by smoke and fire. About 1000 spectators gathered as anxious families waited for news.
Cloudy conditions with occasional rain expected Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures show little change with 7 am at 38 degrees and noon at 36 degrees. By 2 pm is forecast to be 37.
United Mine Workers officials seek hotel accommodations for the January 15 meeting. The event will unite 700 to 360 operators for a week to set a 1900 wage scale, with a joint convention bringing total attendees to about 1,000. The gathering may leave Indianapolis about $100,000.
About 600 applications were filed for the Saks distribution of coats and shoes for needy boys. Patrolmen screened cases to pick the most deserving as hundreds were turned down. On Monday, police will escort the boys to Saks while Mr Claus provides for a hundred outfits.
The civil service committee will begin probing the police department next week. Discharged officers testify that liquor enforcement and campaign payments influenced patrols. Wachstetter and other saloon interests allegedly paid for protection, with officers told to arrest or ignore targets. indictments ripple through Taggart, Roth, Kruger, Quigley and Johnson era officials.
William W Estabrook dies after being struck by a northbound College-age car near Massachuseis avenue and Fast streets on Friday around 4 p m He crossed one track and failed to see another car dragging him two hours later he dies from head injuries He leaves a widow a daughter Mrs Emma Hardy and two sons Edgar in Massachusetts Oscar in New Braska Car 501 led by conductor H G Allen and motorman William Hartmenn were involved in the fatal incident
Miss Annie Powell a wealthy Chicago woman who killed herself was well known in Indianapolis where she and her mother stayed at English's hotel and the Charlemont for a time Her mother reportedly traveled city to city trying to check the young woman's waywardness The girl was pretty and attracted several Indianapolis young men during her visit.
The divorce proceeding of Mrs. Martha Mounts lingered in Marion County as her husband Henry M. traveled to Chicago, gathering materials and preparing his defense.
Virginia Snyder filed for divorce and ten minutes later her husband Isaac rushed into court with a similar suit against Susan Lackey alleging alienation of affection. The clash unfolded Friday afternoon as both sides sought relief in the same jurisdiction.
John Goodall a steel worker from Alexandria was found murdered near Duck Creek in Anderson Indiana after midnight. A car coupling pin smeared with blood, likely the weapon, was recovered on the riverbank along with the victim's belt and $610 in cash. Police report a separate murder of Policeman Lee in Alexandria. In Palmyra Missouri a wagon load including Peter Nickell and family was struck by a train at a crossing. Nickell and one granddaughter killed others injured.
Brazilian Belm offers samples and lap robes blankets and driving coachman capes at low city prices Strawmyer Nios 30 Monul place with cold and croup relief claims.
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