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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
11
The Sun reports Indianapolis saloons were open on Sunday despite strict temperance enforcement. Observations include back doors, side entrances, hidden bars, and crowds at multiple venues such as Georgia and Illinois Streets, Kentucky Avenue, Union Station area, and Indiana Avenue hotels and sample rooms. Police faces pressure as owners defend lawful business and claim raids target brewers’ interests.
Police arrested Henry Swan a porter at 509 Indiana Ave at 10 30 p m Sunday for selling or giving away liquor on the Sabbath. Officers Hanlon and McCarty recovered the case and charged Swan with violation of liquor sale rules.
The Sun has taken editorial rooms on the third floor of the Journal Building at 48 Monument Place while arranging new quarters. The business office remains at 125 and 125 E Ohio Street.
Supt. Quigley says officials are examining the A. prize fight on January 28 and notes a flood of requests for boxing matches, all denied. He recalls orders to arrest principals if a knockout seems imminent and says he has shut down similar entertainments.
Thomas G. Barker of Arlington New Jersey shot Rev. John Keller secretary to Bishop Starkey of Trinity Episcopal Church wounding him seriously. Barker angry after his wife’s yearlong illness blamed Keller. Keller injured in the street three bullets and shattered fingers one bullet through his hat. Keller declined to sign a complaint. Keller was chaplain of the First Regiment in 1895.
New York on February 4 reports the post office received sixteen hundred twelve bags from the steamship Lucania. English letters bear mourning stationery with Queen Victoria’s portrait edged in black and the inscription Victoria, the good. German cards also show the queen with black borders and verses.
The Musicians' union failed to resolve key issues after a six hour Sunday session. Disputes include Montani brothers performing outside city limits and the use of a non union drummer in the Grand Opera house orchestra. The brothers plan to appeal to the U S Constitution arguing it protects workers' right to pursue livelihood wherever they choose.
Springfield report says Ot'o heirs to the Pall estate in Philadelphia face a final setback after spending thousands to prove their claim. Philadelphia attorneys notify them there is no hope of securing the properties, valued at about 1000000 dollars.
In Binghamton New York on February 4 Francis Williams sues her second husband accusing abuse and cruelty He is accused of killing her cat claiming the animal contained the soul of her first husband The report notes she is believed mentally unstable
Robert Lynch reported being held up at the corner of West and Maryland streets at 11 30 p m Saturday by three men who knocked him down and robbed him of a gold watch and several dollars. He suffered a broken leg from the fall and police have no clue to the attackers.
Vintage ad copy promoting Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy for children. Claims to soothe pain, soften gums, relieve wind and colic. Sells for twenty five cents a bottle.
Explosion at Empire glycerine works near Alexandria Indiana blasts Perry Fort Knightstown and two horses. Fort blown to atoms with fragments found up to 300 feet away. A nearby worker H B Mossitt knocked unconscious as ground ripped in two holes. Reports describe tremors and widespread alarm.
A Marion bank cashier received a letter from the Southern banking association in Memphis stating a organized gang of robbers now traveling north is targeting two Marion banks. Local banks have been guarded as a precaution. In Cleveland, the Players' Protective Association outlined disciplinary steps for rule violators and changes in player signings for the major leagues.
In Evansville Indiana Sunday morning a quarrel over a girl led to a fatal stabbing in a saloon. Gil Gudgel and Ben Steinkamp railroad men were fatally stabbed by Martin Elliott a potter who was arrested. Gudgel was disemboweled and Steinkamp stabbed through the lungs. Gudgel is son of former prosecuting attorney William H Gudgel.
On John Marshall day in Washington February 4 public interest was low as officials prepared for the event. Senators gathered early but only about thirteen filled the house chamber and fewer than 200 representatives attended. Extra chairs stood vacant while galleries showed light occupancy. The president cabinet and Supreme Court members were present along with a small foreign government delegation. Wayne MacVeagh delivered the oration.
Cincinnati reports indicate the Jeffries Ruhlin boxing clash may be blocked as Gov. Nash calls the promoters’ law a distortion and vows police action to halt the fight. Rumors suggest a secret understanding with Sheriff Taylor about possible troop deployment to prevent the Saengerfest event.
A Lithuanian ex priest incited a crowd of about 500 Lithuanians in Pittston and Scranton, triggering a Sunday night riot that left dozens injured and at least two fatally wounded. The confrontation began when he attempted to address the group against Catholic tenets, prompting a wild rush, trampling, and gunfire amid blackout chaos.
Three charred bodies were found in the Wicke cigar-box factory ruin from the previous Thursday fire in New York. The first was Policeman Edward Mullen, the second Eugene Donohue a factory clerk, and the third Policeman Fitzpatrick, all identified by diggers.
Cincinnati February 4 The Saenger test directors left Governor Nath to block the Jeffries Ruhlin bout. They insist the law supports their plan and will proceed with the contest unless the Ohio Supreme Court orders otherwise.
Lord Kitchener reports the fall of the Modderfontein post to 1,000 Boers. No details are given. There is said to be a force of 2,000 Boers on Portuguese territory. It is supposed they will try to rescue the Boer prisoners at Lorenzo Marquez.
In Lebanon Indiana on February 4 a Big Four train struck a buggy carrying Paul Copeland, 11, and Hazel Copeland, 8. The buggy was wrecked and the horse killed, yet the children were carried 125 feet by the train and escaped without a scratch.
Reports list several local incidents and figures: wolves overrunning Laporte county. Franklin coil hoop plant fire causing 4500 loss. Hancock county’s Henry Newby, 93, oldest resident, dies. Mrs. Ferguson of Muncie loses mind from grief. Rockport men pleads guilty to vote selling, disfranchised. anonymous donor gives 10000 to Crawfordsville hospital. Eastern Indiana normal university may transfer to state. Senator Fairbanks pushes 125000 federal building at Hammond. Columbus Miss Margaret Spinner dies at 79. Garn fordsville appeal on vote selling denied. Aurora engineer Harry Muster injured in collision. Union City Dr Deeter to marry Laporte’s Lucy Havens, 500 lb woman. Clover Leaf shop accident injures two. Lafayette James Reynolds dies at 74. Muncie burglar Charles Evans joins British cavalry in South Africa. Rose Polytechnic hazing suspensions. Brown county neighbors George White and Mary McIlwain die same day and burial details.
Rev William A Quayle told parishioners at Meridian street M E church that hatred is bad business. He attributed Blaines failure to win the presidency to being a strong hater and urged study of loving and friendship over antagonism, mentioning Tom Reed as a notably adept hater.
Doc O Leery, a young man, was arrested Sunday for complicity in the Nickerson murder in Tangysahoa parish. Sheriff vows to pursue the entire band. The crime left Arthur Nickerson, his wife, and two daughters dead or harmed in a shocking Southern case.
In Scranton Pennsylvania a gas explosion at the Cayuga mine killed one miner and seriously injured thirteen as the workers descended shortly after dawn. A rescue effort followed with miners evacuated and authorities investigating the blast cause continuing.
In Lancaster County on a Sunday near here, 16 persons including several children were immersed in a creek after a large hole opened in the ice. Rescue efforts followed as rescuers aided those swept into the water.
Ada Shertum of Holstein Michigan recounts eight year struggle with nervous illness culminating in apoplexy. After failing with doctors she tried Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer and reports dramatic improvement after less than a half bottle. She praises the medicine and urges others to try it. The ad lists cures for epilepsy paralysis spinal weakness rheumatism headaches and nervous diseases with price details and ordering.
The Newport German National Bank, wrecked by Frank Brown who absconded with $190,000, reopened with Receiver Tucker delivering nearly $400,000 to Cashier Larkin. The event marks restoration of operations in Newport Kentucky on February 4.
Marie Stanlan sued her husband Herbert for support but Judge Finletto dismissed the case after learning Marie smoked cigarettes. The ruling hinges on cigarette use as a factor in the dissolution proceeding.
In a transoceanic voyage from Honolulu to San Francisco, officers of the funeral transport Warren faced a storm of protest for allowing a dance on board. The ship flew flags at half mast throughout the trip, and an American physician and his wife were removed for boisterous conduct during the event.
Chicago officials invite debate on municipal ownership of the city’s electric and power utilities. The council aims to review feasibility, costs, and potential impact on residents and businesses in upcoming sessions.
Evelyn Baldwin, renowned arctic explorer, returns to New York after securing vessels and equipment for the Baldwin Ziegler expedition. He bought the Esquimaux, renamed her America, and plans a June 2 departure from Norway with scientists. The Fritjof will accompany the expedition.
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