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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
2
New York reports from Rio de Janeiro say official advices indicate the so-called Republic of Acre has been crushed. The rebellion in Acre, ongoing for about a year, is said to be thoroughly pacified and the cruiser Viraden is no longer ordered to proceed to Acre to assist in suppressing the insurrection.
Washington February 6 The House Elections Committee began hearings on charges by George D Gear of Honolulu against Robert Wilcox the Hawaiian delegate Congressman Robinson appeared as a friend and read a statement Wilcox says he is now sincerely American and supports U S institutions The committee plans to drop the charge on Wilcox second marriage and seeks evidence on alleged treasonous letters with Attorney Gear tasked to obtain them.
Maryland report says Miss Frances Caspari, a public school principal and Unitarian church figure, was convicted of obtaining about $80,000 under false pretenses from church members for Leaflet Association stock. The scheme yielded no dividends and she declined to name recipients.
Heavy snows blanket Lozere mountains bury villages with residents forced to dig tunnels for communication and supplies. Relief efforts have so far failed as isolation continues in the region.
Senator Matson plans a bill to eliminate professional jurors. The measure would add 12 extra jurors to the petit jury, keeping 38 talesmen for the entire court period and subject to court calls.
In Matthews Indiana a town of about two thousand now hosts five cooperative and independent glass factories with a sixth just located. The population has doubled since last spring with housing scarce and many homes occupied by two to four families.
In Washington on February 8 a divorce suit follows the wedding of Walter P. Turner and his wife. The bride agreed to marry to help her obtain a Paris exposition post denied to the unmarried woman by Commissioner Peck. They planned to live apart, the wife claims lack of love and calls for release.
Hon. Charles Cooper 92, founder of the Cooper Corlis engine works and among Ohio’s oldest iron manufacturers, died Friday in Mount Vernon. He built the first locomotive west of the Alleghenies.
W. W. Keatley of Indianapolis died in Detroit after slipping on a street and fracturing his skull while on business. He will be brought back to Indianapolis for burial in Crown Hill on Saturday.
Preparations in Portsmouth as King Edward and the queen consort prepare to depart for Germany immediately after the opening of parliament on February 14.
Cloud Minnesota February 8 The West Hotel and adjoining property burned early Friday causing about 100000 in damage. Thirty guests escaped uninjured.
Doctors H. M. Lash and Theo Potter are appointed as railroad surgeons for the Grand H. E. H. & D. line in Indianapolis, with duties to oversee medical care and emergency responses along the route.
A dated ad promises rapid relief from grip or flu symptoms with Laxative Bromo Quinine. It markets a guaranteed two day cure amid a busy Sun newspaper page, noting business price and ceasing the ache despite a surrounding fire.
President McKinley plans to nominate Robert S. McCormick to be minister to Austria succeeding Addison C. Harris. McCormick, Chicago Tribune owner and Republican insider, is likely to be submitted this congress as Harris seeks early return home. Other candidates include P. C. Knox of Pittsburgh and Charles Beecher Choate in London.
A published copy of Mark Hanna's letter to Republican senators urges prompt action on the shipping bill at the session start. Dated Nov 10 1900 on a Republican National Committee letterhead, the note asks senators to be in their seats to move the bill into position for approval.
Washington February the senate considered the timing for the ship subsidy vote but no decision was reached. Pritchard spoke at length in favor of the measure.
A large row erupted in the house Ways and Means Committee as Republicans debated the war revenue reduction bill. The body tied 7 to 7 on nonconcurrence and a conference, with sharp exchanges led by Richardson and Grosvenor. Floor leader Payne sided with Democrats, enabling passage of Richardson's motion.
New York February 8 The Union Pacific would absorb the Southern Pacific in a $40,000,000 deal announced by Kuhn Loeb & Co underwriting a $40,000,000 Union Pacific first mortgage and collateral trust ten year gold bonds convertible to common stock at par before May 1 and redeemable after at 10214. The bonds will be offered to stockholders at par to provide funds to pay for Southern Pacific stock.
In Muncie Indiana Feb 8 graduating students accuse the faculty of laziness claiming teachers will choose graduation topics from encyclopedias rather than student led topics. Some seniors may refuse selections and student unrest is feared.
Muncia Indiana February reports Paul Powers formerly a clerk at Republic Iron and Steel has inherited a $50,000 fortune from a relative who died in Washington DC.
The narrative describes John Banks, accused of attempting to bribe an election officer, losing faith before verdict. He tells his attorney he is doomed as Martin Hugg argues for the state and a jury remains to be seated.
In Chicago on February 8, after a year of conflict, the Carpenters' and Builders' Association and the Carpenters' Executive Council signed an agreement Thursday night, marking the end of the major industrial war that had raged.
Wire whispers report a safe-blower arrested in Chicago last Thursday. The Kennedy murder trial in New York was adjourned Friday, with Dr. Kennedy charged in the Dolly Reynolds killing. Dad Flynn, noted as the oldest expert.
Northwest corner Wash and New Jersey and Brazen 151 N Delaware listed as branches in a historical ad. Branches include 445 W Washington St near West and 338 Indiana Ave near Senate with Old phone 1616-1 and New 2230 private exchange. L A Jackson owner.
Indications point to a shift from forming a billion dollar steel trust after Carnegie plant absorption to a “community of interests” like the coal trade. Washington fears and Congress considers anti steel trust measures as Henry Frick looms large in management. London and The Chronicle warn the plan threatens global commerce.
In Cincinnati the Jeffries Ruhlin injunction hearing wraps Saturday with a decision due early next week. The hearing will complete Friday afternoon and Gov Nash martial law talk is denied by Attorney General Sheets who says no emergency is contemplated.
In Cincinnati at Robinson's circus Terrace Park, a male tiger killed a tigress after a love dispute. Six new tigers arrived two weeks earlier to be shown in a single cage. The winning male attacked the favored tigress at daybreak, strangling her by the throat in a brutal struggle.
W. S. Moore of the Weather Bureau announces a new wireless telegraphy system. He says the apparatus could signal vessels up to 500 miles at sea. Successful tests occurred over rough country near Washington for about 60 miles.
Representative Overstreet urged the House Public Buildings Committee to approve an extra 500000 for the Indianapolis project. Washington date noted February 8.
Jefferson City Missouri February 8 Senator Thompson of Jasper county introduced a bill making it obligatory for the Associated Press to furnish news to any paper in the state that was willing to pay for the service.
Lon Burns, a former railroad worker, killed his wife by cutting her throat with a pocketknife in Nevada Missouri. The couple had been living apart and Burns remained at large. The victim was 20 years old.
Reported near Lockspur on the North Pacific coast railroad a heavily loaded smoking car overturned on a curve Friday wounding fifteen seriously.
About 800 tons of ice have been cut from the canal in recent days. In Judge Leathers court a $5,533 mortgage on L Dickey property held by W H Nichols was foreclosed and ordered sold. Pro bate commissioner Walker issued the adoption order making George A Rich ards guardian of Frank Kane’s child. Andrew C Page cigar shop at 541 Indiana Ave fined $10 for selling policy tickets. August Teepe 35 of 621 W Maryland Ave held as insane after a week of no food and hospital treatment at St Vincent’s.
Mrs. Hood of Geneva Michigan says coffee worsened her husband’s heart and that Postum Food Coffee saved his life. After two cups of strong coffee he could not move for four hours, then gave up coffee entirely and shifted to Postum with full health recovery and preference for Postum over coffee. Neighbors also increasingly use Postum.
Birth announcements for Eva Middlesworth, John and Dora Robinson, Ed and Kate Huewel, Charles and Henrietta Hoeltke, William and Caroline Engelan, Emily Franke, Harley and Ella Adams, Patrick and Mary Moran, Ernest and Nettie Couchfield, Benne Calbert, John Baker, John C. Ballard, Ella Hicks, Capt. C H O'Brien, Ellen Hardie, Robert R. Buchanan, Bertha Ruchstetter, Laura Westhane, Suprona Jamison, and others. Also listed are medical and cause-of-death notes for multiple individuals including sarcoma, mitral disease, opium poisoning, brain hemorrhage, nervous shock, meningitis, tuberculosis, elmonia, pneumonia, and heart paralysis. A marriage line for J Clifton Oliver and Lizzie Meyers follows.
Building permits listed for J Barker 2321 Fairview St frame house $1000 Susan B Pierce W Washington near Ruth frame house $1100 T Schooler 1501 Hoyt Ave remodeling Carrie Mochsman rear 6288 Alabama St two story frame house $800 Also a drugstore ad for Dean's Ointment 50 cents claiming itch relief.
Feb 9 report from Indianapolis shows light cattle receipts with mixed quotations. Good to prime steer prices range 4.30 to 5.50, feeders 3.25 to 4.25, cows 2.25 to 3.25, and calves 3.00 to 4.00. hogs at 5.35 to 5.45 for heavy and 4.60 to 5.05 for roughs. lambs and sheep quoted 3.25 to 4.75 for common types.
Union Stockyards Indianapolis reports about 1000 cattle shipments received in February with fair quotations. Prices for good to prime steers around 1250 pounds.
A dense catalog of discounted fabrics and housewares. Items include ginghams, shelf paper, decorated dinnerware, tea spoons, India linens, hose for ladies, undershirts, lining percaline, union suits, writing paper, jury trimming, finishing braid, brush binding, astrakhan bands, face powder, soap, prunes, shredded wheat, and hominy with various prices and yardage details. Multiple colors and sizes noted, with emphasis on closeout prices and limited quantities.
Classified item listing advertising box jackets made of fine all wool kersey cloth in black and box jackets of castor colored kersey cloth with silk lining. Sizes 34 to 42 priced at 12 dollars and 13.75 dollars respectively. Hawhee to see qualities at Hugree store.
The notice lists cattle feeding ranges from fair to prime, veal prices, hog receipts and packing figures, sheep and lamb values, and stockers. Wheat and corn quotes show quiet or steady movement with various No. 2 and No. 1 white classes, oats steady, and hay prices easing.
Chicago market report lists corn and oats futures with mixed grain truck counts and weekly totals. It also covers May contracts, butter and cheese quotes, and dressed poultry prices along with live poultry values and small grade notes from February 8.
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