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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1900

Page

2

Dispensary confusion over woman’s fatal fall

Catherine Thompson, 70, lay injured after a fall on a New Jersey street corner until a passerby fetched help. The New Jersey dispensary staff debated who should respond and when, with Dr. Karehner denying receipt of the call before Dr. Berner and Dr. Griffin arrived to treat Thompson.

Atherine Thompson E. Besh-St A.imi Ielease New Jersey Sts Karehner Karehrer Spencer Karchdner Griffother Karchner

City Hospital Discharges Smallpox Patients and Reforms

City authorities discharge A C Burnham and spouse from isolation after smallpox exposure. Burnham contracted the disease in Clay, a companion was vaccinated and did not develop symptoms. City hospital officials debate permanent isolation facility and advocate no future smallpox patients be moved to the contagious disease pavilion.

Board of Works City Hospital

Judge Issues Question On Emancipation In Damages Case

Judge Leathers told jurors to decide the George W. Hardwick estate suit against Charles McGarvey on evidence of negligence in the Ma ic Building collapse. The trial focuses on whether 19 year old Mylo Hardwick was emancipated at death, a key point affecting liability and damages.

Leathers George W. Hardwick Mylo Hardwick Charles McGarvey Hardwick McGarvey Ine

Chewed by a Woman Sparks Street Fight at Minerva Street

Flora Hamilton and Bessie Fields both of 437 Minerva St were arrested Friday morning for assault and battery after a fight over a clock. Hamilton, 18, bit Fields, 19, tearing fingers and thumb, declaring she would return after serving her time. Fields was married and also involved in the altercation.

Flora Hamilton Bessie Fields Minerva St Reed Amilton Fields

Y M C A Rectors Meet for Budget Action

The Y M C A rectors met at noon in the Commercial Club. The budget of 133 was adopted with expenditures over 10 dollars. A committee to secure a secretary is in communication with men in Seattle Washington and in Salem Oregon.

Y. M Commercial —Club Seattle Wash Sland Ore

Puller's Movements

Lorenzo Marquez reports Boer sources say General Buller has recrossed south of the Tugela. The dispatch notes Buller’s retreat occurred on Thursday as Gen. Buller moves back following the Natal river action.

Buller

Six Czech Soldiers Punished for Political Desertion

Six soldiers who were present at roll call in Czech were tried in German for political purposes and sentenced to four to thirteen months in prison.

Czech

Berimah Brown Dead After Attack in Conda Montana

Berimah Brown died Thursday night in Conda Montana after an apparent grip attack. Local authorities list the death as due to natural causes with no foul play suspected.

Aconda Mont Berimah Stealer Dad

Two New Postmasters Appointed in February

Washington reports the appointment of fourth class postmasters, naming English J. Petersen Wynegar of West Newton and Gol Thompson’s Fazeral in the Indiana district. The notice follows the February 9 issuance of the appointments.

Washington English J Et Peetore Wynegar West Newton

Incomplete OCR leads to unclear docket entry

Fragmentary text references street, ity, forfeiture, and a $10,000 amount with a mention of Naomi, lacking coherent context or identifiable entities.

Mayor promises action on council investigation funding

Mayor Taggart pledged to act by Saturday on a resolution seeking an appropriation for the council investigation committee. Controller Johnson aims for a sum under 500 dollars, covering stenographer, witness fees, and attorney costs, with a special council meeting possible once funding is recommended.

Taggart SKS Joheson Council Investigation Committee Uderstood Johnson Crall Negley Mr. Johnson

City to respond on policemen reinstatement case

The city will answer the complaint seeking reinstatement of discharged policemen. After a writ of mandate is issued, the city will decide whether to comply or appeal. The men may be reinstated and then discharged following a formal trial by the Board.

Board of Safety Supreme Court

Cage Falls in Lyons Mine Kills Several Miners

A cage in the Western Rock Salt Company's mine at Lyons Kansas fell 1063 feet Thursday. Communication failed via speaking tube and signal ropes, leading to the assumption that all miners were killed instantly. The accident was caused by a cabie parting.

Lyons Kas Feo Western Rock Salt Company

Brick Assault on Bartender Ends With Serious Wound

John Clegg of 341 W Tenth St was arrested Friday noon charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. He fought with William Hickey, a Big Four Tracks bartender, using a brick after an earlier shooting in the saloon. Hickey was struck in the back of the head and in serious condition. Clegg, a former government meat inspector, had prior trouble and a divorce from his wife.

John Clegg W. Tenth St Clegg William Hickey Big Four Tracks Tenth-st Hickey Kingan’s

Street Car Deal Probe Denied Without Strong Evidence

Judge Alford will not instruct the grand jury to probe the street car deal unless clear bribery evidence emerges. He noted the previous fishing trip cost the county £194 or $500 and the county council spent no money on the work.

Alford

Le Mat Wins Legion of Honor for 71 Rescues

Paris honors Le Mat the famed lifeguard who personally saved 71 people from 12 wrecked steamers. The Legion of Honor award recognizes his remarkable courage and service at sea.

Paris Legion of Honor le Mat

That Switch Quarrel in Pennsylvania Rail Case

Auditor Hart heard arguments from the Pennsylvania railroad company and the Greenwood electric company Friday morning on the interlocking switch issue. The law requires the electric line to install and maintain the switch where it crosses a steam line. The electric company promised a D switch. Pennsylvania seeks an interlocking switch costing about 7500 dollars.

Hart Pennsylvania Railroad Company Greenwood Electric Company Friday Norning Electric Pennsylvania Company

Soldier's Burial for Ira M. Kelley in Indianapolis

The body of Ira M. Kelley who drowned in Manila on December 26 arrived Friday morning and was sent to Flanner and Buchanan Undertaking Establishment. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from his mother’s home at 1521 SpanH avenue. Kelley belonged to Troop K Fourth Cavalry.

Ira M. Kelley Manila Flanner & Buchanan Spanhave Kelley Fourth Cavalry

Knights of Pythias district meet features grand parade

The Knights of Pythias district meeting met in Tomlinson hall Friday afternoon with a parade led by Indianapolis uniform rank companies. Notables on carriage and auto include Supreme Chancellor Sample and Gov. Mount. Governor Mount lauded the order's charity and growth, noting $20,000,000 in past charity and a strong wartime record. District lodges in Hendricks, Hancock and Marion counties total 26 with about 3,000 members. next meetings list Anderson, Vevay, Vincennes, Mount Vernon, Converse, Lebanon, and Shelbyville on late February to March.

K. of P Supreme Tribunal Sess Indianapolis Lebanon Noblesville Cicero Shelbyville Sample Gov. Mount J. H. Alex Ander Leesburg Taggart Howard Douglass Cincinnati E. H. Graham Montgomery Ala J. H. Turner Norfolk William L. Seism Iowa McDonald Frank Bowers M. G. Porter Daniel E. Storms Lafayette Fred Wheaton Minneapolis W. D. Kennedy Chicago Frank H. Clark Cheyenne Wyo Joseph Lyon Leavenworth Kas Bank Wes Noblesville Company Rastus Carnahan Hendricks Hancock Marion Thomas G. Sample Alleghaney Jas. E. McDonald Ligonier Frank Dunton LaGrange Eva Rohbock Rotibeck P. G. Co Rathbone Sisters Markleville Madison County Selvin Hancork County Farmersburg Sullivan County Tomilson Hall Gov Mount Knights of Pythias Sauvnana Philippines United States Volunteers Anderson M. Vevay Vincennes Mount Vernon Converse

Town Tale of Courts and Crimes In Indiana

Local notes report Ras Raymond Longley as baseball manager for Butler College. Indiana law school appointee H C Morgan becomes state secretary of the Indiana Republican College League. Harry T McKnight of Oakland City awaits federal grand jury action for impersonating a federal officer in Indianapolis jail. Harry C Smith arrested for saying a name to a bond. Samuel Whittridge seeks a legal separation from Ollie Whittridge with civil marital strain noted since 1867. Reports skip between arrests, jail transfers, and public court dockets with larceny, loitering, and drunkenness incidents. Artist Carl Minnies disappears. last seen in a cab toward Union Station, possibly to Chicago. J G Wier and 33 New Castle teachers visit Indianapolis schools. Philadelphia capitalist Mitchell Harrison’s private carriage passes through en route to Mexico.Chas Kugle of Muncie charged with burglary. confession linked to accomplices Derr Poseville.

Butler College Raymond Longley H.C. Morgan Indiana Law School Indiana Republican College League Harry T. McKnight Oakland City Indianapolis Harry C. Smith W. St. Clairst Donad Beck E. Washington Sr Samuel Whitritge Ollie Whitridge Crone Morgan County Victor James James Martinsville Fred Andler Sarah Hill Reuben Carl Minnies Whitney Union Staion Chicago J. G. Wier New Castle Friay

Dr Louis C Stewart and wife clash in divorce trial over drinking

Mrs Stewart accuses Dr Louis C Stewart of cruelty and frequent profanity as he defends himself amid a divorce suit in Judge Allen's court. She testifies he followed her in public and police were called. He counters that she abuses alcohol and tobacco and cites a weekly saloon bill of six dollars.

Louis C. Stewart Old Wayne Ritual Life Insurance Company Stewart Allen’s Judge Alien

Various Local Notices and Miscellaneous Updates

A collection of brief items including donations to a Lawton monument fund, a Louisville figure in In-MAR arous, and a Daugherty O Herron stock record. corporate incorporations with small capital, hospital training school news, plant sale and relocation plans, a monopoly case filing by DePaul, a Butler College debate result, a St Valentine masque event, and a freight incident causing a fatality with a wrongful death suit filed by the widow Dean.

Vonnegut Hardware Company Lawton Monument Fund Henry Watterson Louisville Kentucky Daugherty-O'Herron Company Princeton St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette National Card Company Cincinnati Margaret C. King The Street Railway Company Tinois Washington Sts Indianapolis Gas Company Hastings New York Daly Joe Dobbins Dobbins Ingalls Wes Jordan Jordan Red Men American Plate-Glass Company Pennplate- Blass Company Butler DePauw Orville Mehring Edward Thompson Ensley Johnson DePaww Maine Smoking and Benefit Society Reichwein D. H. Coulon Frank Holland Charles Hagedon Corfax Ind John ‘So Dean Y.uella I. Dean

Demands Retraction In Shelbyville Grand Jury Case

Shelbyville grand juror Hensley demanded a retraction from Ray editor of the Democrat after being accused of accepting a bribe by Mrs Re W Davis. The statement, connected to county goods, prompted anticipation of Commissioner Amos signing his resignation later that day. Ray was reported to be in St Louis.

Shelbyville Ind Amos Hensley George M. Ray The Democrat Re. Ww. Davis Ray St. St. Louis

Horoscope mailings and help wanted notices prompt readers

An ad section lists astrology service by Chira at 366 Fulton Brooklyn sending future insights by mail. Also ads seek furnished room connections at 1238 E New York and a hotel or boarding house chambermaid position at 322 E Washington St. A bright young man is urged to contact for self-improvement ideas with pay promising daily rates.

New, York Washington St

Interstate and Indianapolis Live Stock Prices Feb 9

Indiana and Interstate Stock Yards report cattle receipts and Friday shipments. Prices list good to prime steers, beef and butcher cattle, veal calves, sheep and hogs with ranges for weights, plus city grain market values and freight notes. Major entities include Indianapolis markets, Interstate Stock Yards, and associated price quotes for various classes of cattle, hogs, and lambs.

Rouens Calvor Interstate Interstate Stock Yards Dvetabe Eaves Abacwacnenis saeCeea

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WM. C. A. Affairs Puller Lorenzo Marquez Berimah Brown Gol Thompson Naomi Big Cage Town Tale Mitchell Harrison Philadelphia Mexico Chas. Kugle Muncie Cook Hoytave John Matherey Clarence Harvey Dugan Kugle Derr Poseville Cccaees Neo Men’s Congress Men's Congress Ealt Iwola Dsc Goodyear Massachusetts Ave City Live Grand Juryman Hood Chira Fulton Brooklyn N. Y Dutton Laleies Dapres Jersey Snyder America Snyder's Gozen Republic Morrow Java Eich California Osc Cesreeeseees WM. H. Block CO Union Stock Yards Car Ogats—Duil Hay—Firm Timothy
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