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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1900
Page
3
Plainfield Indiana reports on Roy Cumberworth who was struck on the head in a Thanksgiving game and has remained motionless for 63 days. Doctors say the chance of recovery is slim but his condition improves as he regains use of limbs and appetite while the danger of moving him remains.
J M Dillon in Lebanon receives a Brownsburg letter claiming James Hough on his death bed confessed to killing the Foremans near town 17 years ago. The victims Mrs Foreman age 66 and her 58 year old daughter were found murdered and buried. Hough reportedly admitted involvement with two others not named.
Albert Miller 27 from Carrollton Kentucky has developed white skin patches after a stake bite two years ago. Physicians are mystified by the condition and warn the spots are spreading, predicting Miller will soon be fully white.
Local Elks chapter in Logansport may start construction of a temple. Other notes mention Michigan City seeking a rural mail route and Muncie lawyers planning to raise funds for a library project. Marion faces charges to pay for electric lights by meter and Archdia plans a Jamp event.
A stranger related to O Bey died under unclear circumstances after giving conflicting stories about events before his death and then disappeared. Authorities investigate gaps in the narrative while seeking witnesses.
The case began last fall with the prosecuting witness and her mother absent from court, believed bought off. Parrish has been jailed since December, and a dismissal or continuance is expected as efforts continue to locate the witnesses in Indianapolis.
In Portland Indiana on Monday a house fire killed William and John Newton. Belief grows that both were murdered and cremated in the blaze. Villainous clues persist as investigators chase a 4 a.m. handcar sighting on the L. BE W. line and the missing box of valuables.
In Shelbyville Indiana on Monday night burglars entered the home of Charles Kamire and stole three over coats. Tuesday morning Charles Reeves of Anderson was arrested with one coat and jailed. Reeves’ two companions escaped in a buggy and are not pursued.
Crawfordsville defeated Terre Haute on Monday night by a 16 to 14 score in Crawfordsville Indiana.
Washington Feb 6 The cabinet dismissed the Kentucky issue as routine and focused on the Philippines. Attorney-general Griggs called Kentucky no different from the other four states. The president announced the appointment of Judge W H Taft of Cincinnati to head the new Philippine commission, which Taft agreed to lead. The session was brief with no further business.
The Indiana fraternal congress gathered Tuesday afternoon to discuss matters and enjoy a social gathering. George A. Byrd of Indianapolis is president J W Repicgle of Goshen secretary and T D Neal of Indianapolis treasurer. Dr Oronhyteka head of the national congress is in Australia with Charles E Warner acting as vice president.
A telegram from Huntsville reports the large plant of the Indiana saw mill and lumber company near Byrd Springs, five miles east of Huntsville, was destroyed by fire Monday night. The plant, owned by Indianapolis capitalists, has now burned for the second time in less than a year. Authorities believe former workers fired the blaze. Insurance coverage is described as ample.
Mrs. Mary Perry and Mrs. E Jarvis, 80 Chadwick Sr, were tried in police court after a street brawl. Officers say Perry was cut across the nose with a butcher knife and Jarvis sustained severe head bruises. Mary allegedly struck with a bucket. The feud is longstanding and the pair continued fighting to the patrol wagon.
Patrolmen Schribner and Carter jailed Malissa Snyder on Senate avenue for jacket theft. When asked her age she claimed 24 but the matron noted she appears near 40 and has long said she is 24. She ended by saying she cannot read and may be half crazy.
Monday night in Lancaster and Streit officers pursued Julius Dukes who claimed Charleston West Virginia as his home. Dukes was shot while fleeing officers who feared a gun draw and received medical care at City hospital for a broken jaw.
The article reports responses from Julian Ward Howe May Wright Sewall Sarah Platt Decker and others reacting to Cardinal Gibbons Sunday sermon in Baltimore in which he condemned women rights and claimed home life of couples is endangered by women's independence. The opinions range from support to sharp rebuke reflecting the era's debate.
Manila dispatch reports Gen Concepcion capitulating after being cornered near Cayan, with his staff signing articles of capitulation as private citizens. The narrative notes the Igorot customs observed, the insurgents’ proximity, and the major’s diplomatic misstep over the word surrender before formal agreement.
Physicians remain cautious of new remedies but many endorse Stuart's Catarrh Tablets for catarrh. The tablet blend includes Sangzuinaria Hydrastin Eucalytos and Guaiacol and is marketed openly by druggists. Dr Sebring and Dr Odell cite success in nasal throat and stomach catarrh with no dieting, and offer the product at 5 cents per full package with free literature from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
Butler college marks its fifty fifth anniversary with chapel exercises led by Rev. Philputt at 10 am. Dr. MacClintock of Chicago University gives the address. Seniors perform a play in the afternoon featuring Elmsley Johnson Carl Loop A Butler Ethel Roberts and May Briggs. An evening banquet at Bates includes toasts by President Jenkins Prof. Miller Lew Morgan and others. Notre Dame wired debate topic for Butler May 2 urging opposition to trusts. A primary for DePauw debate in March will be held Thursday evening.
Incorporated in Matthews with capital stock set at $20.19 per share. Masonic Temple Association of Crawfordsville lists capital stock at $3,600.
John Moore was injured when his horse slipped on North Meridian Street Monday evening. He fell while trying to reach the animal and landed on his head, sustaining a concussion. Dr. Todd of the dispensary expects recovery. He is returning home at 505 West Seventeenth Street.
Blackford senior, who was assaulted and robbed Sunday night, is improving per Dr. Eisenbeits. He is expected to recover. Detectives doubt the theft involved $209 and question the robbery claim.
In Chicago 17 organ and piano factories opened for 3,506 workers after 15 weeks idle. Pickets and police surrounded plants as some workers faced obstruction returning to work. A union man, W B Nelson, sought to resume duties but was assaulted, fired a shot, and arrested at a police station.
Abram Furbhes, colored, is ill in bed after being shot a week ago by his lover Maggie Williams. Maggie Williams will not be able to attend court for a week and her case next Wednesday. Teamsters and shovelers plan another meeting in the criminal court room Tuesday night to complete a union organization.
A jumble of brief notes reports a Klondike output forecast below 21 million Col. Mills. San Francisco investigates seaworthiness of transport Manuense. Jas Slaughter 30 Danville Va sentenced seven years for forgery. Echo Mountain Hotel Los Angeles burned Monday. Mary Wynncke New York language teacher attempted suicide in Berlin. Hardisonville Mo. faced 60 000 fire Monday. Levi Stewart charged at Sandwich Ont for killing Jas Rose. Northwestern University trustees appoint Miller dean of women.
A fragment from a newspaper shows playful typography with phrases like Meany headings and Bun’s Linees Seventh Page. The readable bits suggest a satirical or decorative layout rather than a full article.
The Indiana Audubon society opened with 12 delegates as R W McBride urged reaching farmers via newspapers. Mrs Ella Lyon Swift spoke on bird protection while wearing two large black feathers. Officers were elected including Amos W Butler as president and T J Charlton as vice president. A 7:30 p m session at the state house will feature Prof Stanley Coulter on birds and nature study.
Daniel L LeFever files a $2000 damages suit against Wilmer F Christian in Judge McMasters court. The claim alleges Christians horse driven by a hired man kicked a boy on Washington Street in January 1898 injuring his arm and causing additional injuries.
An updated Iron Mountain schedule adds a vestibuled tram leaving St Louis daily at 2 21 pm. The route serves Texas and southwest points and offers through cars and buffet steeping options to Ohio Indiana and other connections. Address for further details is G A Deane Jr Iron Mountain Route 31 McCreadan Indianapolis.
On January 23 and February 12 the Mountain Route will conduct excursions via the Iron Mountain line from Poteet to all points. G. A. A. Deane, Jt. T. P. ALSt ain Route, 21 McCreast, In Ind.
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