23 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1901
Page
1
A late 19th century Austin seance ends abruptly when a “ghost” called forth by mediums steps on tacks placed along a path by skeptical Thomases. The creature howls in pain as he crosses the tack line, provoking a hasty end to the gathering and dispersal of hundreds of converts.
A local politics gossip piece questions Bookwalter's power to control county nominations. It predicts uncertainty over party leadership and suggests potential dark horse candidates like Bob Bryson or E H Tripp, with Elliott and Harry Smith as possible but unlikely chairmen.
Brown County hopes for a railroad rise with a new Indianapolis to Nashville line formed as the Indianapolis Nashville and Southern transit company. Directors include I A Gentle G B Martin and B F Nysewander. Capital stock 100000. The plan aims to build an electric railway through Johnson Morgan and Brown counties.
Mary Githens a poor, old, kindly woman with a past of drunkenness died of brain disease at the Central insane hospital Sunday. Rev. Wheeler of the Rescue mission preached her funeral at 1172 Bates street Monday. Matron Gregoire recalls her gentle nature despite years of arrest for drunkenness and her final shame when found crouching in her cell.
Democratic county chairman Sullivan issued the call for county primaries to be held in all precincts next Monday between 4 and 8 p.m. Delegates will be chosen for the district convention on Jan 2, where Thomas Taggart is expected to be reelected district committeeman.
The Allentown post office was entered Sunday night and robbed. Robbers rifled the mail and blew the safe, securing some money and valuable letters. Local authorities investigate the break in.
Washington dispatch notes Harry New of the Indianapolis Journal is a possible cabinet candidate under Roosevelt. Republicans doubt the likelihood, citing lack of approval from the paper and potential conflict with Senator Fairbanks in 1904. Roosevelt’s expected renomination shapes expectations and appointments.
A tense Board of Works hearing features President McGowan and Attorney Spahr sparring over College Ave car service. Spahr accuses chronic delays. McGowan offers data and promises to improve midday and storm-time schedules while council members press for faster service and enforcement.
A Zacatecas market-house fire killed four and buried dozens when the building collapsed during the blaze. The market, valued at 150000 dollars, burned after origin in the basement as merchants tried to salvage goods and the fire department failed to control the inferno.
A box of beautiful dolls arrived at the Charity Organization Society on Monday to be distributed as Christmas presents to poor children. Mr. Grout notes that toys of all kinds are being sent to the office for distribution and the dolls are described as the real article that open close cry and laugh to entertain the youngsters.
Maude Smith of Alexandria mourns her criminal sweetheart Charles York killed by Officer Ray after York robbed Bailey and Van Winkler’s saloon in Summitville. York’s plan to marry Maude was halted as she grieves and questions his traveling life.
Crowds fill the Indianapolis main post office as extra staff weigh and stamp packages. Supt Potts of the registry department says never before have so many parcels been handled and two books are in use to manage the volume. Women push for immediate attention, firing a string of questions at weary clerks before sending parcels to Uncle Sam.
Edgar Stanton Maclay a navy yard laborer earning 1.98 a day vows to keep his post after Roosevelt asked for his resignation. He insists on a fair hearing, rejects coercive removal, and says he will fight the order as a matter of principle as a new chapter in his history may follow.
In Chillicothe Ohio on December 23 500 nickels from confiscated slot machines remain unclaimed as fear of prosecution deters claims. The mayor ordered the money to be kept by the city and the machines added to the police department collection.
Holiday travel dampens the week with heavy passenger trains, Union station reports record crowds of students and weekend travelers. Officers expect strong Christmas excursion traffic and reduced rates take effect Tuesday drawing more women travelers followed by their husbands on Wednesday.
Prosecutor John Ruck elshaus pledged to convict policy operators. He said he would bring Chas Benedict to police court to assist Deputy Collins when jury sessions open Thursday and Friday and offered further help if needed. He urged police to continue pressure on policy players.
At a Denison meeting the Christian ministers discussed Rev. D. R. Lucas on the poetry and sentiment of hymns. Lucas argued for more sentiment in preaching and less reliance on scientific sermons, citing hymn writers like Cowper and Milton. The talk drew approval and will be published in the Christian Standard.
Dr. J Wechsler a veteran rabbi rejects the notion that an unrepentant assassin like Czolgosz can reach heaven He challenges a pulpit statement and says he does not care to go there if the man did not repent The discussion followed a Woodside church paper on future punishment by Methodist ministers
Contractor H. C. Roney lost a sewer contract worth $1.50 after submitting the bid in the wrong envelope to the Hoard of Works. The bid was found to be from Stevens sr. to Mc Carty sr. M. E. Loughlin received the contract.
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 am December 24 calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with no change in temperature remaining above freezing. Readings include 7 am near 3, noon around 36, and 2 pm about 35. Showers possible in Indiana and nearby states with southwest winds and mild temperatures. The record cold snap ended with a rise from 6 below zero Saturday to 35 above by Sunday evening. The weatherman expects soggy weather to continue as far ahead as he can forecast.
The transport McClellan returned Monday with 38 cabin passengers and 242 returning from the Philippines. It carried two deceased: Captain Herbert Draper of the United States Marine Corps who died in Hong Kong China, and a civilian clerk whose name appears garbled in the report.
A holiday payroll Tuesday saw Treasurer Koehne distribute Christmas cheer to city employees. He deducted some for back taxes but showed leniency due to holidays. Some workers volunteered partial repayment and promised full settlement next payday. Total paid amounted to between 30 600 and 46 000 dollars.
A young army of boys and girls filled the Masonic temple on Monday for St John’s academy Christmas festivities. A musical program opened the afternoon, followed by the distribution of 600 boxes of candy and fruit.
London dispatch reports Queen Alexandra's health is not serious a physician says she only has a slight indisposition. Sir Francis Laking visited the queen on Monday and no Christmas trip to Sandringham is planned, with the prince and princess of Wales sending their regards to Sandringham.
The 13 month old child of Thomas Marshall of Hamilton avenue near Washington Street died Monday forenoon from burns suffered Saturday. The infant sat in a high chair when an older sister playing in the fire accidentally ignited the child's clothing while the mother was momentarily out of the room.
A rainy day coats downtown sidewalks in ice and snow while shoppers delay Christmas buying. A controversial street encounter on Washington near Illinois highlights a racially charged remark from a passerby as vendors brace for a cold Christmas. Streets, transit, and merchants feel the weather’s dampening effect.
Police judge Stubbs hears a case tied to a church effort and a loyal wife to reform a man. Harry Netherton of 1054 Blaine Ave. allegedly assaulted his young son Sunday. His wife testified he is good when sober. He stayed sober seven months after church reform, and the judge offered suspension if he pledges to stay straight.
Gustave Kluge, 68, alighted from a two car at Illinois and Washington streets Monday afternoon. He slipped and fell as a passing hack ran over him, gashing his face and forehead and bruising his side and leg. He was taken to City Dispensary and then to his home at 8 Madison Avenue.
Mrs Isabella R Munson, 76, died Monday at her family home after a complication of illness. Survived by several relatives, funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Col W H Knauss a Union veteran known for supervising the graves of 2200 Confederates at Camp Chase was assaulted by masked robbers at midnight Sunday as he unhitched his horse. He resisted while two bystanders came to his aid as the assailants beat him with revolvers.
In Logansport Indiana Solomon Johnson and Jim Bell exchanged revolver fire Saturday night over a white woman. Bell died and Johnson was wounded and jailed awaiting recovery. Source text notes scrofula and remedies with misprints.
London reports exceptional cold with heavy snow isolating several provincial villages. The weather outlook suggests a traditional English Christmas with widespread snow disruption. New pianos start at 16 dollars while Wulschner's Feed offers Jane's Dustless Oats for horses.
In Success this month a photo essay and sketch trace Hugh J. McGowan’s rise from Kansas City street car driver to policeman sergeant and head of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati street railways. The piece notes his hard study, a rapid ascent in banking circles, and control of millions. Harry Speardsley authored the sketch.
Gov. Crane informs President Roosevelt that he cannot accept the secretary of the treasury offer because of illness in his family and inability to arrange his affairs on short notice. He cited health and family obligations as the reasons for declining the appointment.
Myron M. Herrick of Cleveland is said to be offered the treasury portfolio. He already has promise of the Italy ambassadorship and may decline the secretaryship to live abroad. Herrick, a banker and politician, declined the Treasury post at the start of McKinley’s first term.
Fred Fuhr, 1010 Church Street, was shot in the leg while seated in the rear of a saloon at Missouri and McCarty streets Sunday night. Fuhr, saloonkeeper Shine, and Tom Carrolls were arrested. Fuhr said the bullet came through the door and he does not know who fired it. Their police court hearing is set for December 21.
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