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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
3
A busy Elkhart street tale reports a constable aiding a near drunk woman who clung to his beard as she rode in his buggy. The scene drew astonished stares before the pair were separated and the patrolman released.
Leonard Mong nine year old pupil acted as George Washington in a school play when his wig was ignited by an open gas jet. He may be fatally burned. Terre Haute schools were nearly emptied as health board ordered vaccination for all children to return to classes.
In Lebanon Indiana Knights of Pythias organize with 50 members and plan a spring hall building with two business rooms below. Whitestown Odd Fellows to follow suit as secret orders enjoy prosperity. Also: Becky Garrison, 15, shot herself in Terre Haute after eloping with Fulk er, intercepted by her father at Paris, Illinois. she may die.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on February 22 a pair of swindlers posing as workers from a local store sold goods at inflated prices to farmers and took notes as payment. The incident signals a deceptive racket affecting local farmers and prompts caution from authorities.
Allison Johnson, a Salem farmer, traveled to town with the rear of his wagon on fire. He did not notice until he was alerted, as a smoking spark from the straw ignited the load.
Cambridge City Ind Feb 23 Ind ward Mills of Boston Mass has bought from John S Lackey a Redfield pacer regarded as a sensational prospect after trials in 2 18.
The funeral for Professor Smart will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. John P. Hale officiating. Business activities are expected to be suspended in the area during the services.
In Goshen Indiana on February 22 the dispute over which masonic lodge has jurisdiction over Millersburg was settled in favor of Ligonier. Other briefs note a farmer's conscience payment for melons near Fort Wayne and local tax exemption totals in Boone County. Capt J B Jackson of Dublin offers funds for Certerville street improvements.
Sullivan County reports end of smallpox danger while Rockfield fears ease. Carroll Franklin G. A. R. marks a large celebration on Thursday as local plans note road and car activity, with 3k cars planned to run.
President Donnelly of the International Typographical Union condemns the Pittsburg stereotyper resolution as meaningless. He notes the strike led to the union’s charter revocation, creation of a separate union, and calls for action at the forthcoming convention.
A pro-Boer gathering at Tattersall's in Chicago on Thursday night drew large sympathy for the South African republic. Speakers criticized U S policy, deplored the Spanish American war, and praised Senator Mason for his stance on the Philippines and South Africa. Mason led the speeches and condemned senate inaction on major issues.
Rome February 23 report says three candidates for the Columbus Ohio bishopric proved unacceptable to the congregation. They await guidance from Mgr. Martinelli papal delegate in Washington. A week’s earlier decision was reversed by Washington representations.
The pope confirms Rev. Healy as bishop of Savannah where he previously served as chancellor to the late bishop. Rev. Mr. Orth is appointed bishop of Vancouver. An ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming immediate relief and digestion of food. Progress Laundry advertises neckbands and shirt services.
William Stimson, Shoshone county commissioner, testifies on his May arrest at Gem by Ed Booth and a colored soldier. He describes being jailed in a shed without supper, sleeping on bare ground, rain soaking him, and his letters opened. He sought relief from Gov. Steunenberg but was not released until July 10 after district court ousted him.
At Wallack's New York the audience overflowed for Sappho while the sign stood standing room only and then house full. Nethersole, unsettled by her arrest, still won ovations after the finale as cheers and cries of support rang through the theater.
Ex-Senator Faulkner, chief counsel for Senator Clark, says he will rest his case after one more witness. The senate committee met Friday morning and then adjourned to executive session to consider obtaining further testimony on select points.
In Havana on February 23 Governor Wood pardoned Emilio Cassi a former Rough Rider bugler serving three years for killing Lieut Martinez of the Cuban army Cassi a police lieutenant killed over a dispute surrounding a 3 million dollar distribution by US authorities His wealthy Cuban wife who married him after jail led the campaign exposing a plot to blow up the Tacon theater and a Santa Clara municipal building and she appealed to several officials and offered bribes before the pardon was granted
The American Newspaper Publishers Association wraps its three day session at the Waldorf-Astoria with a Friday election of officers. A key topic discussed Friday morning is paper supply as prices have risen steadily.
Amelia Kussner, famed for dainty miniatures, arrived in New York from Liverpool via Kimberley South Africa. She painted Cecil Rhodes’ portrait before Kimberley’s siege and endured a long cart journey after Boer forces wrecked the railways.
During the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting in Washington on Thursday Mrs. James M. Towlet was chosen as regent for Indiana. A sympathy letter was sent to Mrs. Van Camp of Indiana after she fell and broke her leg.
Berlin report says Copenhagen committee of prominent citizens formed to oppose selling the Danish West Indies to the United States arguing the price is too low and the move is unpatriotic.
The Board of Trade relief committee lists 3133.88 in cash and 26.70 worth of supplies collected for famine sufferers in India. W. T. Malott serves as committee chairman with Secretary Smith reporting the figures.
Incorporation notice shows Clear Creek stone company Blooming ton raises capital stock from 30900 to 150000. Also Crawfordsville Red Cross Medical Association reports capital stock of 500. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a health tonic claiming to strengthen bowels stomach liver and kidneys for vigorous health.
An advertising item touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething relief noting it soothes the child softens gums allays pain and cures wind colic with a 25 cent price. Mentions The Kitz sample room and cafe restaurant at 127 East Court Street offering business lunches in Chicago style from 11 am to 2 pm.
Indian apolis market report lists smoked hams and dry salt meats with prices for bacon lard sausage and pickled pork. Fresh pork loins onions cabbage lettuce and fruits like apples bananas oranges and lemons priced per barrel bushel crate and box with variations by grade and origin.
A federal jury trying John H. Hunter for alleged misuse of the mails in selling cooperative knitting machines disagreed. Eight jurors favored conviction and four favored acquittal.
English ladies in Richmond plan an entertainment for widows of soldiers killed at the Cape. A general machinists strike threatens Chicago over new agreements with 175 out at Western Electric. In Magnolia Mississippi a boiler explosion killed Green Cockerham and badly injured Wallace Cockerham and Boyd. Norwegian and German ship owners discuss a Bremen to Chicago sailing line.
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