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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1900
Page
3
PERU Ind Feb 7 Roy Jones jailed Nellis Berger after a violent incident. A jailer left a door open and Jones fled when police attempted to relocate the inmate. Berger wounded near death, governor sought state troops due to threats. A special guard remained at the jail during the manhunt.
Grand juryman William Hensley allegedly secured carpets and goods from the R. W. Davis store and faces silent charges. The Daily Democrat also targets Rominger a gambling room frequenter and delinquent taxpayer. County treasurer Lee paid Rominger $44 per diem without checking the tax duplicate, which shows a $20 debt.
The report notes indictments against several defendants in a Semin ing case and a jury verdict. It adds that Shelby county approved an extra 1500 dollars to pay experts to investigate county books for the past four years.
In PubIlin Indiana on February 7 special, Cambridge City and nearby towns Milton and Richmond face gas rate hikes. The Cambridge City natural gas company secured a franchise at Richmond for 15 cents per thousand but charges 20 cents per thousand in Milton and Cambridge City. Consumers vow legal actions against the higher rates.
Jas W Morrisson a wealthy Chicagoan formerly of Richmond will marry Miss Mary Foulke daughter of Hon and Mrs William Dudley Foulke in a small gathering on Wednesday evening. The couple will depart for Japan on their wedding trip after the ceremony.
Greenfield police raid poker rooms and a water works project doubles in Muncie. Crawfordsville plans a city hospital while a charity ball comes from Muncie printers. Prohis rally in Steltyville and gas wells reopen near Alexandria. Revival in Muncie with Rev. Shephardson. Bob Young shoots Harding Spaulding by accident in Tipton. State academic contest in Pleinfield on April 12. Linton to Bloomfield rail change en route. Ohio Indiana line dispute over an electric route near Shoals. Abels fatally knifed in a separate incident. Laporte Herald notes GOP gubernatorial speculation. Blue Goose sells zinc mines near Joplin. Marion transit backs interurban blocks. Culver Academy cadet lines damaged by fire. George L. Rinker injures collar bone by rolling log. False fire alarms trigger Pinkerton probe plan. Columbus papers clash over health rule printing. Dundee oil plant explosion injures Jesse Davis. Fort Wayne street fares drop to four cents in limited books. Muncie court lightning disrupts proceedings. court adjourns. Electric fire burns courthouse equipment. American Foreign Missions elects officers at Earlham College. Columbia City note: large family table with six adults and four children. Washington patrol chase ends with misdirected alarm when hoax gang suspected.
A New York firm advances a plan to lay two miles of undersea cables along the New Jersey and Long Island coasts forming a funnel of communications. Red buoys with powerful lights would mark stations enabling fogbound vessels to call the New York City telephone exchange day or night, easing ship approaches and boosting safety through coastal waters.
Senator Peveridge told New York bankers that prosperity requires unity between labor and capital. He urged American fraternity and enduring solidarity to advance nationwide projects like canals, forests, mines, rails, ships, and a common currency for the Far East, stressing mutual prosperity and patriotism.
New York February 1 The largest office building in floors area and height is to rise at the southeast corner of Market Exchange Place. The wall cost is estimated at 1.5 to 2.9 million dollars and the project represents a heavy investment, signifying a major development in commerce.
A wagon owned by the Cortes Ice Company ran away on E. ChiO street Wednesday morning, smashing a bicycle belonging to 8 B Date and colliding with a vehicle of the Sanborn Electric Company, near Meridian Street. The horse was stopped near Meridian Street. no owner was found.
The state of Indiana has appealed the Tillman McFarland case from Hamilton county circuit court to the supreme court. McFarland, 63, was convicted of criminally assaulting Laura Van Buskirk, 41, and sentenced to one to 21 years in state prison. Some of the girl's testimony was contradicted.
NEW YORK July 7 The loving cup of 18 carat gold worth 5000 dollars will be presented to Sir Thomas Lipton in place of the American cup he failed to win. The solid gold cup will be sent to Lipton, likely by Saturday's steamer.
Weakened by years of stomach trouble, L. H. Wik claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure worked where medicines failed. The product digests what you eat and allegedly cures indigestion.
Chicago reports nearly 1000 Building Trades Council members idle with unions predicting up to 45000 idled workers soon. Pickets guard depots to deter nonunion labor. real estate board backs contractors. Mayor Harrison orders Chief of Police Ripley back from New York amid dire labor strife.
Findlay Ohio Feb 7 There may be a general strike within 24 hours of all pumpers employed by the Ohio oil company a branch of the Standard An order was issued Saturday for men to work Sunday Many refused and were discharged Unless concessions are made it is rumored the union will call a strike affecting all pumpers in northwestern Ohio and Indiana Drillers and tool dressers may also go out thus tying up the gigantic industry
A large guard detail from Lowen rifles stood by Maj. Logan’s body at St. John’s Episcopal Church while crowds viewed the coffin. Funeral services were led by Rev. A L Frazer with Bishop Leonard and Chaplain Pierce assisting, followed by a grand procession to Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs Logan will stay in Youngstown a few days as guest of the widow of Maj. Logan.
Muddy lawn from cattle-like tread marred the state house grounds. Janitors toiled all day cleaning a long corridor floor. A large crowd gathered Tuesday night after Gan Lawton's remains were moved and forced doors to gain access, remaining until after 9 PM.
In Richmond Indiana the Dayton and Richmond high schools debate has fallen through as city plans consider heat from city building using steam generated at the crematory. Dobbins brothers have sold Uncle Fem's cabin company properties and the firm has disbanded. Davis Lew ellen, late of Montpelier, succeeds J. Greth as superintendent of the tin plate Plant at Middletown.
George W. Stout the wholesale grocer burned out on S Meridian is moving into the building recently vacated by H T Conde implement company. Orders are being filled and in a couple weeks the entire building will be filled with stock.
Political brief notes that Jerry Simpson announced his candidacy for the U S Senate from Kansas. It mentions Bryan’s support for a June 6 national convention and references fundraising efforts tied to the Republican convention. Details are scattered and partially unclear due to OCR.
A city hall rumor claims a Dem Republican deal may oust Police Supt Quigley or Capt Dawson to halt a council investigation. A republican says the arrangement exists, while city officials deny knowledge. council president Crall says the probe will proceed despite doubt.
Chairman Roth of the Board of safety said no official consideration or evidence supports Police Supt. Quigley’s removal. He called Quigley a good superintendent and stated he would not be removed unless new information emerges. He also claimed ignorance of other administration members weighing the action.
A Colorado forest blaze draws emergency response as residents report thick smoke and potential spread toward foothills. Fire crews rush to contain the blaze with local authorities coordinating evacuations and resource deployment.
Washington February 7 The canal bill is expected to pass again before February 15. Senator Morgan will press the bill’s passage while opposition to the new treaty with Great Britain grows. Some believe ratification is secured but possible amendments may be needed to conform the treaty with U.S. terms. Republican leaders hesitate amid fierce newspaper attacks on the Pauncefote treaty and its implications for U.S. control of the waterway.
Births include Patrick and Kate Mulrine with a boy, Walter and Paulina Green with a boy, John J. Rochford and Josephine, and several other couples with newborns. Deaths list Sarah Moore, infant McClure, infant Spaulding, Catherine L. Miller, Paul M. Glover, Mary T. Symonds, Dora Snoten, Walter Thomas, with causes including exhaustion, lung illness, fever, and grippe. Marriages mention Herman H Zeigermueller and Thormyer, Thomas McDaniel and Milanie Hart, Paul Boon and Lareinda Carnie, and others amid property and business notices.
Havana dispatch reports General Ludlow leaving Havana for Washington to confer with President McKinley regarding the Cuban dispute. The move follows Wood's proposal as a potential settlement path. Civil governor Nunes is mentioned in the context of the evolving diplomacy.
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