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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1901
Page
2
In Minneapolis, Feb 15, during the Hamilton murder trial the prosecutor exposed a skeleton via Dr Erdman to illustrate the fatal stab entry and backs of a two-knife theory. The demonstration aimed to show the fatal blow came from behind as the trial proceeded.
In St. Louis on February 15, eight hundred seventy workers at the Ligrecht Myers tobacco plant staged a walkout after the management refused to discharge forty Black employees. The foreman locked doors. the workers then returned to their jobs once the Black workers were fired.
In Attalla Alabama on February 15 three regimental companies returned with Bual Hall a school teacher who attacked Pearl Pritchet eighteen a pupil. Hall was taken from jail by a mob Thursday but no one acted, and the sheriff rescued him. He will be led to Birmingham for custody.
The Supreme court on Friday upheld the law requiring dentists to obtain licenses. Dr. Timothy T. Overshiner was fined $25 by Grant County circuit court for practicing without a license, an issue that was appealed.
Charles Threshie of Boston posted a star night's work to beat J. B. Co. McKee of Philadelphia 400 to 282. McKee and C. E. Conklin of Chicago each have three wins and will settle their tie Friday night. The winner advances to face Champion Foss on Saturday for the title.
In Springfield on Friday the house heard Jem Cook introduce two bills. One makes posting nude or semi-nude images in public places a severe offense to attract attention or gain patrons for public amusements. The other bill proposes the death penalty for kidnapping.
Phillips Nebraska bank robbed of 1500 dollars. Doc Branham of Ashland Kentucky killed Charles Campbell. Two Italians near Cumberland Maryland thawed dynamite and are dead. Lieutenant David C Woodruff of USN died in Cincinnati. Abner Harris, 29, Columbus Ohio, jumped from a second story window and died. Joseph Muldowney, formerly of Poughkeepsie New York, killed by Spaniard at Rampart City Alaska. Eight hundred Porto Ricans passed through Texas en route to Hawaii. President Diaz of Mexico noted. Chicago street railway orders against conductors eating on job.
An electric car carrying passengers to Cincinnati jumped tracks between Bellevue and Dayton, Ky., and plunged 40 feet into a waterway. Motorman John Yates and passenger Ida Constance may die of injuries. Mrs. McMillan, her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Haggard, Charles Newman and eight others were badly hurt.
Dr E A Spitzka will present observations on the brains of Dr Edouard Sequin and his son Dr Edward C Sequin at the Academy of Science meeting. He notes both brains show similar left island of Reil enlargement and discusses hereditary factors and lifelong training shaping intellect.
Police raided a Indianapolis gambling house ending a poker game that ran from Monday noon to Sunday night. One player sat in for three days with two hours sleep, and the house earned about $1,500 from a single table the week. The report quotes the Minneapolis Times noting the gambling passion as a moral example.
Maryland senators Wellington McComas and Pettigrew push to block Sampson's promotion to vice admiral arguing session length and Democrats opposition. A plan to confirm all other naval nominations may leave the Sampson Schley pair unacted upon.
A brisk bright day drew 29 shooters to a Friday pigeon shoot with $23 entry and purses of 40 30 20 and 10 percent. Handicaps from 25 to 31 yards were set by E H Tripp Rollo F Heikes and H W Cadwalader, with results noted after round 17 including Heikes Cros by and Marshall among leaders.
Washington February nineteen forty five. The house committee on elections met Friday to consider charges against Robert Wilcox the Hawaiian delegate. The decision was unanimous in his favor and he will retain his seat.
A Louisville special reports capitalists plan a syndicate to buy one million dollars worth of whisky to corner the market. The move has the market buzzing with excitement as the deal is discussed in New York.
South M'Alister Oklahoma Territory February 15 1890 report says about 1500 Choctaw snake Indians gathered 16 miles south of town Thursday. They pledge not to act unlawfully and will petition Congress and the President to permit them to resume their former governance under the old treaties and self rule.
General Weyler in Madrid asserts control and issues a decree against editors and others who spread news that stirs unrest. He warns they will be tried by court martial as the ministry’s fall appears imminent.
Chicago hotel men report growing concern over incendiary fires after a Friday morning blaze on the eighth floor of the Majestic hotel. Fire crews responded quickly to extinguish the flames.
Fire caused by suspected vandalism destroyed the Rock Island high school building Friday morning. Loss listed at 90000 dollars with 45000 dollars insured. The structure had been enlarged a year earlier at a cost of 35000 dollars.
A Mississippi physician recounts ditching coffee for Postum Food Coffee. He cites improved sleep appetite eyesight and nerves after three months plus weight gain and stronger practice results. He claims coffee harms many youths and credits Postum with rebuilding the nervous system.
A report of a railroad wreck on the Big Four at Fortville was sent to Indianapolis Friday afternoon. Officials had not been informed and suspected only a freight car off the track. Wheat and grain prices also listed with numerous bids and totals from the market report.
An old advertisement lists items including ice wool balls, Saxony yarns in all colors, couch pillows in 20 inch size with fancy ticking, Battenburg threads in ecru or white, and pillow tops stamped on fancy art ticking. Prices note 1.25 quality for pillows and 50c quality for pillow tops, with bulk sale terms implied.
Chicago markets show fractional moves with May wheat down to 75Kc and May corn up to 40% 40%4c. Oats ease slightly as May contracts hover near 25% 25c. Provisions list May pork around 14.15 to 14.20, lard 24.5 to 24.7, ribs near 7.10 to 7.12. Egg prices steady at 15 to 16c. Butter and cheese quotes mixed across creamery and dairy lines with varied grade levels.
A vintage ad lists numerous items for sale including alarm clocks, table bells, wholesome china, stockings, ladies gloves and hose, writing paper, towels, prints, parasols, hair brushes, petroleum jelly, witch hazel soap, veiling, lace, coconut oil soap, violets and lemons. Prices show a mix of pennies and cents, with quantities and varieties for fabrics and notions.
A vintage ad touts shirts in multiple sizes with washed cotton and percale options, undershirts and drawers in camel hair and wool, fleece-lined pieces at 50c to $1, and a variety of neckwear. It emphasizes quality items like Masonville muslin and linen bosom shirts, with a wide color selection for boys neckwear.
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