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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1901
Page
2
An exchange telegram reports unofficially that Enzo Marques is threatened under Col Blake as Portuguese officials seek help from British troops. Orders have been cabled to the British African squadron to proceed to the port, though no official confirmation exists.
On February 5 a new turf group named the Western Jockey Club emerged in eight western cities and states. The body aims to rival the England and New York clubs, with members including Louisville Jockey Club Latonia Jockey Club St Louis Jockey Club New Memphis Jockey Club Crescent City Jockey Club and Washington Park Club. Its jurisdiction spans east to the Rocky Mountains and Florida, while Ohio is excluded.
Ten delegates attended the two day session of the Indiana Retail Grocers Association at the Board of Trade building. Mayor Taggart’s city welcome came from ph Bell, Joseph Schams of South Bend gave the opening address, with organizer J A Mears also speaking. A major rally is planned Tuesday night as delegates prepare to press anti stamping and garnishee bills before legislative committees.
A Bed yho girl from Indianapolis sues Jayv. E. Colden a Massachusetts avenue cigar dealer for 209. She states he wooed her after meeting, sought marriage, moved her to Hutchinson block for medical care, but they quarreled a week ago and she says he struck her with a pillow and ear blow. She was unconscious for two hours and remained six days.
Representative Bonham announced plans on Tuesday to introduce a bill barring the making and selling of cigarettes and related materials. The measure also imposes penalties for citizens caught using tobacco products. In a separate incident, Stalcup faced trial for assault with intent to kill Patrolman Lowe, who was attempting to arrest a colored man and others with clubs and bricks.
A group of 140 children from the Indianapolis asylum visited the zoo on Tuesday afternoon. The Board of Managers of the home held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, discussing routine business. Mrs Utcliffe attended the board meeting.
Amden New Jersey February fifth reports the execution of Robert F. Hill who was hanged Tuesday for the murder of his wife in a case that drew local attention and a short court proceeding.
Amusements report Sothern’s new Tram will debut in Sa polis Tuesday night at English’s with popular actor in the lead and Virginia Harned as the tin. The engagement includes a Tuesday matinee and night shows. The silk-hatted Ka’rom Dayton character is noted amid reviews. A bill requiring weekly wage payment is introduced.
The Board of Works cites the 1899 Strong Law blocking essential public improvements. It notes the lack of a permanent road to Brightwood and Haughville endangers fire service. It urges new bridges over White River at Washington and River Sts and a bridge at Senate Five, plus annual funds to handle emergencies from floods.
The Chain Works on Senate Avenue and Georgia Street, a key American bicycle company property, has been sold to the Automobile and Cycle Parts Company, a new trust with a $5,000,000 capital and Cleveland headquarters. The local plant will expand under Lucius M. W. Wainwright, now employing 250 to make most bicycle and automobile chains. Indiana and other plants of the American Bicycle Company are included. The article notes rising production delays and high vehicle prices due to small batch manufacturing, predicting cost cuts and cheaper autos as parts are produced in larger quantities.
The Hague February wedding preparations intensify for Queen Wilhelmina and Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin. Guests arrive as the ceremony will take place in the palace hall and church. Henry, 24, serves in the Prussian garde Jaeger regiment and is royal kin. The dress is a cloth and silver marvel with gold embroidery by Dutch artisans. Crown jewels are readied, and tributes arrive including a gold thimble from Kruger. Ambassador Porter and Miss Ferter travel from Paris to attend.
Advert reads selvage fabric quality by width with prices: 20 inches for $1.25, 24 inches for $1.50, 23 inches for $1.50, and 36 inches for some amount. No further details provided in the fragment.
Representative Hopping of Delaware County presented an eight foot petition Tuesday demanding relief for Buck Creek from pulp mill pollution. The document describes filthy water unfit for stock and fish, dead livestock, a foul odor, and a mosquito incubator. Hopping sought fish bill protections but was rebuffed. he plans further legislation.
A man calling himself Eugene J Gowell walked into Chicago detectives and sought a full description of Charley Ross. He claimed to be three years old and speculated he might be the missing boy. He said he would go to Philadelphia to ask Mrs Ross if she recognized him as her son.
Bicyclemen Bray and Griffin faced a tough struggle Monday afternoon to restrain Fred Smith 29 who lives at the St Nicholas hotel after he raved that someone pursued him His brother Solomon aided while police were summoned An ambulance mistakenly taken instead of patrol wagon carried Smith to the station with a Wednesday decision pending on his case.
Chicago markets report wheat slipping to seven tenths, corn rising about one eighth, oats up one eighth, and May pork at 14.00 with lard around 7.50 to 7.57. Dairy prices advance for butter and cheese, while dressed poultry and live poultry show varied gains across turkeys, chickens, ducks, and geese with per dozen pricing.
Sergeant Giblin and Officers Ross Manning and Slate arrested Clarence Murr of 2 S Dearborn St on Monday for allowing gambling in his saloon. Two men were found at a dice game. His case continued to Friday. John Gedig was also charged for gambling and letting minors in. A dice game was ongoing and one participant appeared to be about 20. Gedig pled guilty with $10 and costs.
In Xenta Ohio on February 5, a huge meteor crashed onto a college dormitory porch, pierced the roof and floor, and sank into the ground. The extraordinary iron-slate specimen, described as large as a cannon ball, is now displayed in the college museum for public viewing.
The senate on Tuesday rejected a bill by Senator Crumbaker of Evansville to allow nine jurors to decide civil cases. Lawmakers retained the existing system of twelve jurors, deeming it sufficient and defeating the proposal.
Washington February 5 A warrant was issued for the arrest of Senator W V Sullivan of Mississippi on a charge of assault regarding an alleged slap to Miss Lucy Mae Leeton on the preceding Saturday evening in question.
A novel fire escape is being added to the Fitzgerald building at Market and Circle. Ladders run on a track on the west and south sides with a wheel and chain belt six feet above ground to move the escape between windows. It is the first of its kind in Indianapolis, designed to protect students at Vories' business college on the fourth floor.
William Edison, 39, and Anna Jackson, 40, both colored, living at 1011 Maple St, wed Tuesday noon in the city clerk’s office, by Rev. W. B. Wheeler. Edison, a porter, had been arrested Monday on her complaint as they had lived together 19 years, ten in Kentucky. In police court Judge Daly gave the option of marriage or a $500 fine and 180 days in the workhouse. they chose marriage and Edison promised to support his wife, with warning of heavy fines for failure.
In San Francisco on February 5 a sensational rumor alleges a general jockey conspiracy to beat Tod Sloan at all costs, with Sloan possibly blaming further mounts. It is noted he reportedly lost about 1500 dollars backing his own bets on Friday and Saturday, while Chicago school children reportedly play policy again.
Birth notices list numerous couples and their newborns with addresses across Maple Indiana Washington Blake Franklin Norwood Temple Elmst and more, including a girl and many boys. Health items note several infants and adults with conditions such as epilepsy congestion of brain phthisis pulmonalis pneumonia meningitis tuberculosis and other illnesses.
In Washington on February 5 1926 three candidates enter the race for president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution Mrs Fairbanks wife of Indiana senator Mrs Donald McLean of New York and Mrs Roebling of New Jersey The group will elect officers when they meet on February 22 with Mrs Daniel Manning the current president general favoring Mrs Fairbanks and expected to win.
The house debated bills on second reading as Representative Dirkson challenged the speaker over a supposed 1897 statute revision. Bonham outlined a bill requiring all persons to remove hats in theaters churches and public gatherings with a small penalty for noncompliance.
The page mixes an old Laxative Bromo Quin ine advertisement with grain market quotes for Wheat Corn Oats and hay, followed by multiple classified notes. Listings include wanted workers rental notices and real estate pitches for North Indianapolis, along with assorted day to day market prices for poultry dairy and cheese and bidders and jobseekers.
2.2¢ men s furnishings big reductions with socks, shirts, gloves and overalls in various prices and brands. Arrow cuff sets and quality items advertised alongside a great sale on odd napkins, highlighting low prices on durable fabrics and apparel.
An advertisement fragment markets box jackets in black and colors silk lined at half price, with $4.95 box jackets of fine fabrics up to $15, plus automobiles described in cloth terms. It also touts new all wool Venetian suits with double breast jackets, silk and mercerized linings, offering $15 quality and color options black blue castor brown.
Market report lists green salted hides and calf hides with No 1 No 2 grades and prices from 6c to 16c. Tallow values shown for No 1 and No 2, plus grease quality notes. Ironically includes miscellaneous fabrics and regional names with commodity quotes.
A long list of wholesale price quotes for candies and nuts, peaches, oysters, coal and coke, drugs, bleached and brown sheetings, prints, and stockyard market data from Indianapolis. Notable items include candied sticks at 7 cents per pound, mixed nuts around 7 to 18 cents, peaches from $1.90 to $2.40 per 3 pounds, and various coal and coke prices. Also includes drug store staples and textile goods with branded names and per unit costs. Stockyard quotations show cattle, hogs, sheep, and veal ranges with prime to common categories listed.
Monday saw a rush of customers on the opening day causing the bank to stay open until midnight. Deposits reached an astonishing figure, drawing widespread attention to the new financial institution.
A Los Angeles woman describes a remarkable recovery after using Grape-Nuts food for years following a serious spinal injury. She reports improved digestion, regular bowels, better circulation, reduced catarrh, weight gain, and renewed reading and walking ability, crediting Grape-Nuts with rebuilding brain and nerve function.
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