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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
2
A rundown of druggists and shops with street locations including Sloan Drug Co at 22 W Washington, Renkert at 520 W Washington, Reich at East and McCarty streets, Eads & Co at Mass Ave and Delaware Street, L A Gable at Illinois and Sixteenth, Lamberts Drug Store at 240 E Washington, and Werner at 2202 E Fremont Street.
An explosion in the pothouse of a four story Kokomo plate glass factory Tuesday morning killed Zack Chapman and injured several others. The blast wrecked the big building and caused extensive damage across the plant.
Busy crowds fill downtown Washington streets as shoppers brace the holiday rush. A woman clings to a counter to snag a doll while rivals elbow through the throng. men watch glumly as women hunt gifts for their loved ones amid drizzle and crowds.
Christmas morning 100 tickets for 10 overcoats and 100 pairs of shoes were distributed at the police station for Indianapolis youngsters. Police report 200 plus applications as hope grows of future aid while many truly needy are turned away. Sergeant Crane notes the hardship of denying a little boy and laments lack of funds despite Saks & Co. donations.
Dr Glenn I Bookwalter dentist of Sixteenth and Illinois streets was robbed on Central avenue near Twenty ninth street Monday around 10 pm Two men held a revolver to his face in the struggle it discharged and slightly injured his hand The assailants escaped dropping the weapon The dentist is Mayor Bookwalter's nephew
El Mercurio reports a protocol signed by Argentine foreign minister Alcorta and Chilean minister Concha ending the feud. The two governments pledge to honor the 1898 protocol and refrain from exercising dominion in the disputed lands while awaiting Great Britain arbitration.
Merchant policeman Pat O'Neil confronted three men on S West St Monday night as they quarreled. In the ensuing struggle he was shot or struck in the mouth and later found blowers' tools in the office of Janus Cominskey & Co. It is believed the men planned to blow the safe but fled.
An elevator in the Chamber of Commerce building dropped from the tenth to the main floor Tuesday morning injuring four men James Kladder Thomas Cusick F Hughes and Fred Traien The last to enter the cage wished the others a merry Christmas when a bolt in the shaft snapped and the cage plunged downward
A horse driven by Mrs. Edward Hunt of Senate Ave and Twenty Eighth Street ran away on Washington Street Monday, tossing Mrs. Hunt and her two year old daughter from the wagon. They were not hurt. The frightened animal also struck Mrs. Alden of 259 Highland Ave, who sustained only a slight injury.
Sidney L. Biddle was attacked by two colored highwaymen on Elmst near Grove street Monday night. He received three severe blows before neighbors stopped them. The same men are accused of holding up an unknown man in front of Flanner Buchanan’s on N Illinois street, who fled shouting. The victim’s hat was taken to the undertaker’s.
Mrs Louise Webb formerly Miss Louise Taylor of Indianapolis plans to sue Jesse Webb now in Michigan City for divorce after three years of marriage. She alleges his felony conviction and says she and their daughter Dorothy earn a living as a stenographer in Cincinnati and she lives in Dayton Kentucky.
New York dispatch says at Roosevelt Hospital on Monday night Mrs Frank Leslie was reported dead. Details remain unclear but officials confirm she was under care following illness. Further updates expected from hospital statements.
Franciszek Umilian was executed in the electric chair in Boston on Tuesday morning for the murder of Casimir Jedrusik. He faced the sentence calmly, offering no words as his spiritual adviser Father Anderson prayed.
James A Todd 50 vice president of Towle Manufacturing Co Newburyport Mass a leading silverware maker died by suicide in Chicago asphyxiation authorities say overwork may have unbalanced his mind he lived in LaGrange suburb
Charles M. Schwab reportedly brought three diamonds worth $17,500 from Paris. The gems allegedly were not declared at the New York custom house and duty was ultimately paid after collectors pressed the issue. The collector’s office declined further discussion.
Belgrade reports King Alexander will readmit his uncle Constaninovic if he begs the queen's pardon and kisses her hand after his expulsion for insulting Queen Draga.
Consul Boyle reports from Liverpool that thoughtful Britons fear a shift to third place in global trade. He notes weaker 1901 exports and imports, a $47.98 million drop vs 1900 in ten months, and expectations of government action after the South African War.
Controller Breunig plans a special holiday packet for eastern bondholders valued at 65000 dollars to cover the city's bonded debt. Of this amount 24600 dollars funds improvement including fire department and hospital bonds, the remainder covers interest on these and other issues. All is due January 1 with 5000 dollars due December 3.
Steubenville reports Mount Pleasant mayor Joel H Walker fatally injured while installing a mantel with a long bladed knife. He fell and the blade pierced his left breast, ending his life.
Dr. E J Walden bacteriologist married Miss Bessie L Simms of Jacksonville Illinois in a quiet ceremony at the Halto building office of mutual friend GC H Brooks. The couple had long been engaged and announced their plans jokingly before the ceremony.
The pope received about 3000 telegrams and 6000 messages from across the world including many from America. He accepted numerous presents mainly edible gifts and distributed them to the people at court charities and throughout.
News reaches Norfolk of the death in Alexandria Egypt of Mrs Anthony Kelley wife of a Norfolk resident. The report gives few details but confirms her passing abroad and notes her husband’s connection to Norfolk.
Chicago officials debated a marriage premium at a Monday night meeting. Alderman Brenner proposed a $1000 annual raise for married council members, citing Alderman Hale Thompson’s bachelor status. The plan also floated a $100 premium per child born to aldermen, but committee action remained unclear.
Reports from Birmingham indicate communications between London and Berlin suggesting a potential settlement of the South African difficulties. Count Metternich, the German ambassador to England, met with Salisbury, the duke of Devonshire, and the Marquess of Lansdowne at the country seat as Berlin notes an imminent shift in policy.
Liverpool reports a deadly blaze near the southern end of the overhead electric railway. Fifty people are feared dead with seven bodies recovered and four identified. The rear car motor failed igniting woodwork, while creosoted sleepers and smoke hindered rescue efforts.
Those born today will be artistic and restless, nervous and fond of pleasure. They may spend freely to satisfy desires and seek enjoyment.
The notice records births with names and addresses for several families including Nolan, Winard, Tully, Robin, Curler, McNevin, Habig, and Henderson. It also lists deaths at ages from 29 to 79 with causes such as paralysis burns obstruction and heart disease. Marriages are named with multiple couples including Basbour Axtell Massey Shannon Huston Lawson Satterthwaite Cole Hadley Bridge and others.
Martha A. Gaston of Delaware and New York states repairs estimated at 200 dollars. Martha Ballard of 1601 W Ohrist reports frame building cost about 800 dollars.
The H. M. Wing merchandise company of Indianapolis lists capital stock of 10000 dollars with directors H. M. Wing L. B. Wing and Samuel McCoy. The Bishop furniture and undertaking company of Franklin reports capital stock also at 10000 dollars.
Advert shows a claim to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 2 cents.
A runaway electric car on the Fillmore street line plunged down a steep grade between Broadway and Greene streets Monday night. It carried eight passengers and two operators before being halted by a telephone pole. One woman, Mary Whalen, died of injuries. Mrs. G. W. Menzen remains in serious condition. All suffered cuts and injuries.
Monday night a fire swept the Dunlop West Virginia post office building and most of the business district, despite heavy rain. A bucket brigade alone fought the blaze as flames spread rapidly, causing an estimated loss of seventy five thousand dollars.
Osceola Missouri December 24 Two killed when George Harris and his wife stepped onto a railway track in front of an approaching train at Lowry City Monday afternoon. They were an elderly couple and were instantly killed. Investigating officers stated they did not hear the train in time to move.
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