21 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1899
Page
1
A mutilated young woman and an unborn infant in a basket hang from a chandelier in a deserted second floor room once used by the Medical College of Indiana. The scene shows no clear signs of violent death, and the college denies responsibility while authorities consider grave theft.
Dr. John W. Sluss denies the bod ies seen were from the college and contends no such subjects were in the vats. Witnesses declare the girl’s body had been pickled. Sluss stated on Tuesday morning the college did no dissecting in the surgical institute building as there were no...
The city council accepted the investigating committee’s findings on the park purchase scandal, denying minority input from Mr. Allen. The panel blamed William Watt for instigating rumors, four meetings and two witnesses noted, while the health board sought $1,000 more for smallpox fight costs. Mayor Taggart returned unsigned an express wagon stand ordinance and a pay and policeman shift order, with a decision pending on bicycle police use. The Board of Works was authorized to sell the old dispensary property for $13,400 to Bassett trustees.
The city committee on affairs of Indianapolis held a second hearing on a charter amendment to empower elevating railroad tracks. City attorney Kern said a late notice was received, while supporters argued for council authority and possible city cost sharing. Proponents include Mahoney and Fortune with backing from the Southside. Eichhorn may push a minority report.
In a court filing Frank W. Wish seeks a divorce from Lena Wish alleging she visited winerooms and immoral houses. The Masonic mutual benefit association reports total receipts of 7506.97 and expenses 1758.10. Harold C. Magrew resigns as trustee amid Indiana unit service in Havana. The trust administration cost is expected to be about half the trust value. Otto Schlopp’s child, taken by his father-in-law after the mother’s death, is returned. habeas corpus proceedings are dismissed. Lee Feiller faces grand jury after alleged theft of horse wagon and 80 pounds of meat.
Thomas Edison speaks at the Raven club in Youngstown about sending photographs by wire and a future with scarce horses and lasting autos. He predicts a 130 year lifespan via tissue transfusion from animals, cites personal work for Homer Davenport, and notes excesses shorten life.
A faction within the South Street Baptist Church seeks a church council to hear two charges against Rev. Frederick G. Parish for unchristian conduct toward his wife and unbecoming behavior. The council, if granted, would meet February 28. Mrs. Parish has left her husband, and a young woman in the church is linked to the rumors. Parish denies wrongdoing and claims his domestic issues are private. He has reportedly resigned multiple times but was not accepted. The pro council group comprises a small portion of the church. the majority backs Parish.
Manoah Grimm 56 a longtime Alabama street stand operator and commission merchant died suddenly at his business about 11 am Tuesday. He collapsed on the sidewalk with his two sons W. H. and A. S. Grimm present. Coroner Nash will investigate. death likely from heart trouble. He lived at 623 Prospect and was taken to City morgue. A noted tall figure with a famous tailor episode about ill fitting trousers is recalled.
Tony Wilson, a laborer, becomes first plaintiff under a new contributory negligence rule signed by the governor. The act, with an emergency clause, took effect immediately. Wilson was injured January 5 when a failing wall at a building on S Meridian Street, by Brick contractor Charles Wehking, collapsed.
A Cape Charles crew found four colored men dead on the beach believed oysters boats losses. Mrs. Sarah Tefft of Bedford Park N Y is dead after a mysterious shooting with suspected self-inflicted action. Several other deaths include an engineer killed near Wilkes-Barre, a 17 year old shot in Grafton West Virginia, and an infant burned with a child in Owensboro. A body was found in a Kentucky railroad yard believed foul play. A Maryland actress and a minister from Olivet Michigan also die amid a string of troubling events.
The Indiana Senate debates paying five clerks in the legislature, with amendments, hostile remarks, and votes 43 to 8b supporting the measure after criticism of reforms. Debates touch on party loyalty, reform bills, and a constitutional amendments panel.
Rev Frederick E Dewhurst opened the session with a brief prayer. New's bill reorganizing Indianapolis schools passed as a special order with no dissent. Committees filled much of the morning with reports as Gwin Wells and others sparred over a reformatories inquiry and a minority report. Roots and Willoughby bills moved, Shirley City incorporation favorably reported amid debate over population and taxables.
Manila reports say Gen King disciplined insurgents near Gaudaloupe and San Pedro Macati with California infantry and Washington troops driving rebels from ravines and church area. Casualties include two American soldiers killed and several wounded. insurgents bury many of their dead. Red Cross staff faced sniper fire. hospital aides were targeted as ambulance crews were shot at.
A unsigned letter sent to House members attacks the Indianapolis press for backing reform measures and cites the Commercial Club as an incubator of fanciful theories. It urges Rep. Grossbrenner to preface a vote against reform bills by claiming prior support, then opposing them after amendments.
The ways and means committee worked late on the general appropriations bill totaling 2.5 million dollars intent. Specific allocations include 811000 in various appropriations with over 200000 for Jeffersonvilla reformatory cell houses and 60000 for a woman’s prison on unused deaf and dumb institute grounds. Additional plans fund two more buildings at Logansport insane hospital and a Fort Wayne school for feeble minded youth. The bill also includes 120000 for a Columbus insane hospital and 100000 for national guard, while the Columbus facility is opposed in favor of existing institutions. The state board of agriculture faces a potential 10000 annual cut, though the appropriation remains. An actuary position of 1500 is set for the insurance department.
Representative Hall introduces a measure allowing cities or towns to buy water plants. The bill would levy a special tax not exceeding 50 cents per $100 to pay debt, issue 20 year bonds at up to 6 percent, and could authorize Indianapolis water works purchase unless Marion county objections lead to amendment.
Readable text shows a fragment exclaiming disbelief with a reference to an appropriation of sixty thousand dollars. No further context or identifiers are accessible in the excerpt.
Edward Marble, a member of the Hart Bryant gang, was sent to the workhouse for 3% days after a police court fine. County and city office teams will bowl at the Lyra casino elles on Wednesday afternoon.
The Stars and Stripes were raised over Negros Island by locals following Iloilo’s fall to American forces under Gen Miller. Four native commissioners arrived Tuesday to pledge allegiance and seek American protection for inhabitants.
A Manila cablegram dated February 28 reports Gen. Miller near Iloilo notes insurgent forces are disintegrating and can be resisted with current troops. American protection requested for Negros capital officials and flag raised, Cebu and islands areas described as encouraging with calm affairs overall. Insurgent forces east of the city expected to be driven away with losses.
Washington observers predict a heated session with long debates and stump speeches as Republicans push for the Hull bill or concessions. A temporary arrangement may appease Hawley and ensure passage of annual appropriations and river harbor measures, avoiding a new session.
Forecast for Indianapolis predicts occasional rain for the next 36 hours ending at 8 PM. Expect a transition to fair weather Tuesday night and much colder temperatures by Wednesday night. Temperature readings indicate fluctuations with a noon value noted.
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