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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
3
Jacob Newman of Greenfield and David Duncan of Morristown visited Shelbyville to sightsee. A quarrel in Meloy's livery stable in the evening ended with Duncan fatally shooting Newman. Both men had prior convictions for waylaying Sexton.
Judge Paulus rules the 1898 gas export ban unconstitutional in cases brought by Muncie and Alexandria manufacturers against the Indiana natural gas and oil company. An appeal is granted as the fight over piping gas out of state continues. Johnson County delegates are named for state and congressional posts. A slot machine ban in Loganport yields no revenue after the order takes effect. A stranger at a saloon feeds a machine with lead pieces while the saloon keeper gives him an extra beer.
Fort Wayne reports a pool of city lumbermen forming a trust to compel contractors to buy all lumber locally at prices matching national margin. Contractors claim stores are greased and orders redirected to Chicago suppliers, with local dealers used to fill gaps when shorthanded.
In Middletown Indiana on February 2 the Panhandle railroad moved its depot two miles west to slow trains through town. The city council had enacted a speed limit, and a compromise was reached to relocate the depot back to its prior location.
QKhen Indiana February 2. A brief item notes a person overcome by gasoline fumes after working in a confined area. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Norris Brown and three employees in a bicycle shop inhaled gasoline and glue fumes for several hours and were nearly overcome, requiring rescue from bystanders.
Twenty nine residents sign petition against a skunk farm inside Lagrange. An injunction may be sought, but serving papers is expected to face difficulty.
Through a correspondence sparked by a matrimonial ad, 70 year old Martin Gagan of Weston Kentucky wed 50 year old Amelia Sabin of Coldwater Michigan in Evansville Indiana on Wednesday.
Clay City Indiana reports six new smallpox cases since Saturday confirming the outbreak. Dr Freed acknowledges the disease is smallpox and authorities plan stricter quarantine as public sentiment shifts toward tougher containment.
MUNCI Indiana February 22 The County board of education considers consolidating ten more township schools the consolidation plan has shown high satisfaction in this county.
Richmond Indiana report says banker John B. Dougan, stricken with paralysis, is improving and travels in California. A Home dramatic company entertainment cleared nearly $300 for St. Stephen's hospital.
Fort Wayne Indiana, February 22. A dozen boys followed a peddler who distributed sample pills as candy. The next day twelve seats were vacant at a local school.
Crawfordsville Ind Feb 22 Sophomores and freshmen at Wabash College rushed Wednesday night causing several injuries and extensive clothing damage as not a single suit escaped ruin.
Lebanon Indiana February 22 1945 Specialists from Indianapolis are summoned to aid Private Edgar Richey who has dysentery after returning from Manila The effort to revive him highlights local wartime medical responses and civilian support.
Carrie Thornburg a pupil in Fountain City Indiana schools has missed only one day and has never been tardy in nine years.
Eugene V. Debs in Terre Haute rejects claims he will be the Social Democracy party candidate for president this year, calling the report false.
Middlebury Indiana February 22 A local farmer Dr J K Boyer reports a broad brood of chickens hatched a week before Christmas yielding a lively start to the farm season with notable early results.
Marion Indiana February 22 news item says the city council voted to reduce the gas price by 25 percent on Wednesday night. The vote was tied until the mayor cast the deciding ballot amid protests from the gas companies. Cattle for South Africa brief follows.
Carloads of cattle depart for Newport News Virginia to be shipped to South Africa for Boer army needs. In Vincennes a verdict awards the widow 2500 dollars after her suit over fatal runaway death of Theodore Thuis. In Richmond competition returns as underwriters suspend a 1 percent extra tax on electric lighting, inviting new bidders.
Sullivan will incorporate. Logansport backs Indiana baseball league. Alexandria oil well worth 60 daily. Fort Wayne aims to be a union label town. Philadelphia quartz plans a coal gas plant at Anderson. Fort Wayne clerks join grocery workers union. Muncie police burn gambling paraphernalia. Carl Burgett buried in Muncie after Cuba death. Eaton glass factory starts with 35 blowers in western Flint district. Logansport driving club to claim best track in state. Muncie unions push weekly wage law enforcement. Muncie charities fall short winter low. Strike looming at Penleton window glass plants. Shefford oil flows at Montpelier well. Six Montpelier hot mills move to Elwood, boosting population. Mooresville marks seventy-fifth founding anniversary. Grant Johnson of Versailles cites Buchanan note tied to Kentucky governor election. Wabash man learns Idaho silver claim worth 1,000,000 offered. Alexandria seeks further action against tearing streets by gas firm. Porter County farmers favor currency reforms and stricter game law at institute. Local restaurant ad notes 3¢ meals and 50¢ establishments.
The state pursues a $28,000 filing fee from the Michigan corporation Marquette Railroad, successor to Chicago and West Michigan. The company capitalized at $28,000,000 and failed to file articles after consolidation. Attorney General warned payment. no reply yet as attorneys review the case. The situation mirrors a prior Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad dispute resulting in higher fees and costs.
Gov Roosevelt and Maj Gen Mites headlined the New York Press Club dinner at Delmonico's. Roosevelt urged public figures to heed sentiment from newspapers but reject false statements and to choose a side and stand firm, condemning timid honesty as equal to dishonesty.
Alcé Adams was awarded $15 plus costs against Joseph Summerville a grocer on Elder Avenue by Squire Hay on Wednesday. Adams alleged the money originated from a loan she made to Summerville before eloping with evangelist John Morris leaving her husband at 1322 Harlan Street, taking their 6 year old child. She contends the funds belonged to land and not her husband, and Summerville must repay the $15 while Adams plans reimbursement.
The Loyal Legion Indiana commandery held a successful February meeting at the German house with speeches by Ostrander, Smith, McMahon, Griffiths, and a poem read by Brown. New members elected include Riddle of Laporte, Fesler and Potter of Indianapolis, Rice of Indianapolis, Hudnut of Terre Haute, May of Anderson, Cooper of Evansville, and Levering of Lafayette.
The Standard Savings and Loan Association sues to foreclose a 1400 mortgage on property in Fletcher’s addition, Indianapolis, once owned by Geo W Vansickle as guardian for the Plummer heirs. A 1889 court judgment found a 4398.68 shortage. transfer to Charity Vansickle was ruled illegal, and Union Trust Co. became guardian. The Standard argues its mortgage is a prior lien to be settled before heirs obtain the property.
John L. Davis of Crawfordsville and Mrs Stevens Salem Mrs Scheideler Irvington and Mrs Carr Indianapolis met Thursday to revise the art premium list. A larger appropriation for premiums will be asked this year with emphasis on amateur photography after its strong showing last year. Davis is superintendent of the art department and a retired farmer.
Henry Reiff Traill 38 journalist and editor of Literateur died Wednesday in Taondon. Hon Benjamin Wood editor of New York Daily News for 43 years died Wednesday. Dr Leslie E Keeley of gold cure fame died suddenly in Los Angeles Wednesday. His home was at Dwight Illinois.
Postmaster Hess promises free delivery to every part of Irvington as roads improve. Prof. J. S. Black's First Baptist church concert Friday night promises an old time program. The Pastime orchestra of the German Evangelical Sunday school will give a concert Thursday evening. Flora R. and Robert H. Scineis were divorced by Judge Allen Wednesday. Drunkenness on Robert's part cited. William R. Williams, ex News reporter, named Grant Hornaday's successor as chief clerk in the city engineer's office. In the Mutual Savings and Loan report, assignee Frank M. Springer says about 12000 has been collected in cash. Peasley Messer, once a cab jumper, resting well after hospital admission. Memorial services for Frances E. Willar on the second anniversary were held at South St. Baptist church Wednesday night with addresses by Mrs. Mary E. Balch, Rev. Charles W. Tinsley and Mrs. Florence Loomis.
The Plaza restaurant at 40 Morilment Place reopens under new management offering top rated meals described as the best in the city for 15e. First customer and patrons report high quality service and refreshed menu.
Admiral Dewey visits Wheeling West Virginia for Washington's birthday exercises. A tablet marks Fort Henry site and a sword is presented to Lieut John S Dodd ridge, a Wheeling native who fought at Manila. A large crowd and multiple military units participate.
S M Leonard of Highlands Avenue narrowly escaped injury when a workman on a fifth floor window dropped heavy wire nippers that struck his head as he left the ruins of the Stout grocery house. Doctors found only a light wound and a rash, with no stitches required.
Frank A. Maus hagued the Old Line Life Insurance Co of Indiana to collect two judgments and for a receiver. The firm quit business years ago but holds premium notes valued at 900 000. The judgments and accounts relate mainly to rents for the company's quarters.
Coroner and Dr. Dunlavy investigated the death of Mrs Charles Witsett who died at 53 from acute gastro enteritis. Rumors of poison arose though the direct cause was given as illness since early year. She leaves a husband and a 6 year old son.
A long claim filled with symptoms of indigestion and stomach distress. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as rest for the stomach by supplying natural digestives and ensuring proper digestion. The text details a self test with eggs, ingredients, and a claim of wide sales in the United States and Canada.
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