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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1901
Page
3
In Shelbyville Indiana February 25 threats erupt against George M Ray after his conviction on February 9. Ray alongside Deputy Sheriff Chester Luther edits the Democrat and faces possible new trial arguments led by Frank B Burke.
In Winamac Indiana George T Larabee 32 has not eaten for 60 days and cannot drink liquids. For seven weeks he has remained in an arm chair while doctors seek to explain how he survives on no nourishment or stimulants.
Rev. David Thorpe, a laboring minister in Muncie, holds a letter written by Queen Victoria. Thorpe, then a miner and Methodist preacher in Leeds, was selected to write condolence to the queen after Prince Albert's death. Victoria replied to only two of about seven hundred epistles. Brotherton, a prominent lawyer, suffered severe burns in a gas explosion during a low pressure investigation.
In Wakarusa, Indiana, a Wabash passenger train struck a sled Saturday afternoon, killing Christian Wagner 45 and his son Louis 17 and Christian Deerig 5 instantly, injuring Edward Wagner 21. The Wagner mother Mrs. Wagner was prostrated by the news and may not recover. The other sled occupants and horses escaped harm.
Richmond Ind Feb 25 all arrangements were made to begin the trial Monday morning of Attorney Wilbur Woods of Henry county on the charge of blackmail but a sickness among attorneys caused a continuance to April 38.
Alphonse Wright already serving a bigamy sentence was located in Lancaster Ohio and brought back to Muncie Indiana. He escaped from jail with three other inmates during an October morning breakout.
Moses C. Hoyt, a 55 year old Wabash railroad conductor with 25 years of service, shot himself Sunday in Wabash Indiana after suffering paralysis. This marks a tragic self inflicted death from a veteran railroad worker.
Farmers near Windfall were robbed of 200 dollars worth of chickens. Miss Mary Stuart a Richmond woman died in Knightstown. A mass meeting at Greencastle planned moral and civic betterment. Mrs v Richart 23 near Pendleton killed herself after quarrel with her husband. Eliza McGrew a Mitchell recluse was arrested for trying to burn barns and outbuildings. Claude Hoskins of Sullivan described as a rake charmer carries a reptile and performing rats. George Larabee 82 near Winnamac has poor appetite and has not tasted food or squids.
Secretary Long has recommended eight enlisted sailors who served with distinction in the Spanish American War for examination to become ensigns. Admiral Sampson protests, arguing merit alone should not bypass Annapolis graduates and social refinements. Gunner Morgan, who led divers on the Maine wreck, influenced the board’s conclusion of an external explosion.
The Indianapolis schools expect a new bequest of $12 000 and lawmakers are urged to pass a bill authorizing school commissioners to accept gifts. House Education Committee backs the measure to extend manual training to grade schools with a special fund needed. Gregg fund trustee Geo M Merritt pushes the proposal as the fund grows from 10 000 to about 34 000 through careful stewardship.
A Connersville resident who recently spent time in Indianapolis says gas meters are wise and necessary, while opposing voices argue the city wastes gas. He details his own usage: two heaters, two lights, a cook stove, with only a fraction of available gas used, yet monthly bills with meter rent run around 2.65 dollars. The story notes gas costs 20 cents per thousand feet and meter rent 25 cents per month, with seven months at 25 cents per thousand feet.
King Edward of England arrived in Frankfort at 8 a m on February 25 while en route to Kronberg to visit his ailing sister, the dowager empress of Germany. Kaiser Wilhelm greeted him at the station and the two monarchs then continued to Hamburg.
Miss Mary Elaine Hussey arrives at Woodruff Place to prepare for her marriage to Alfred Stead of London. The couple plan a simple wedding and an extensive honeymoon visiting California Hawaii Japan Hong Kong and Russia with royal court presentations and a czar’s private car rumored for St Petersburg.
Washington February 25 The inaugural banquet will be held at the Riggs house on Wednesday evening hosted by the Woman's Republican association. Mrs J Ellen Foster will be toastmistress with all speakers except one being women Senator Chauncey Depew is the sole male speaker. Miss Helen Varick Boswell active in New York politics will discuss practical politics Miss Susie Young Gates of Utah will explain why Utah went Republican.
Helena lawyer H. R. Knap travels to Washington to press charges with Senator Chandler chairing the elections committee. He claims W. A. Clark spent 250000 to win the Montana senate seat.
The house of Charles Estabrooks at Gladstone and E Washington streets burned Saturday night after an overheated furnace started the blaze. The residence, outside city limits with no fire protection, stood eight years and was built entirely of hand-dressed oak and walnut. Henry Clay stayed there in 1842.
Julius Hades lies dying at home as his wife, a Dowie follower, fled and barred doors. Physicians and friends are barred, leaving the delirious patient without medical attendance.
New York Comptroller Coler criticized civil-service laws at a Women's Henry George league event. He claimed the system includes broken-down scholars and worn-out bookkeepers, excluding young, ambitious men who would work faster and better.
News from Pekin reports the imperial court ordered the execution of Ying Nien and Chao Shu Chiao boxing leaders. The sentences will be carried out Tuesday in the presence of representatives of the powers, after official confirmation of the other sentences.
The article suggests Senator Beveridge of Indiana could become a presidential candidate four years ahead. It cites pledges of support from admirers nationwide and notes his public speaking skill, brains, and courage. It portrays him as a modern thinker guiding imperial policy and US commitments abroad.
Dispatches report Thomas H. McLean former superintendent of the Citizens' street railway attempted death by his own hand in Toledo on Saturday. He allegedly cut his throat and is in critical condition. Health had been poor for several months.
Glasgow reports a bleak shipbuilding scene as only 2,000 tons of new shipping have been ordered this month. The industry faces a downturn after years of slower activity.
Miss Lulu Ryan, 18, suffers smallpox in Indianapolis as authorities quarantine the house. Lewis Sr. has a mild case and is isolated. The patient is granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Morris, who is also ill. This marks the eleventh local case this year.
In Birmingham England six persons died and two were seriously injured when several houses burned Monday morning. Fire crews battled the blaze through the streets.
The trawler Cleopatra sank off Teeland with eight crew members drowned. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the incident and confirmed casualties.
London reports Gen French routing 5,000 Boers and scattering them in front of him. Kitchener cites captures including 293 killed or wounded, 56 prisoners, 183 surrendered, plus guns rifles horses mules cattle sheep and carts. Maj Howard of Canadian scouts killed.
A dense list records births and deaths with numerous names and ages, including Edward and Olive Payne’s daughter and Henry Frommeyer at 220 N Senate Ave. Many entries cite addresses and causes such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, heart disease, or rheumatism, reflecting a community register of life events.
A. L. Hoover at 600 W Washington St offers repairs valued at 3900 dollars. D Eight at 2319 Martindale Ave lists repairs costing 5 dollars. Mrs Martha Miller at 62 E Ohio St repairs dwelling and building porch for 150 dollars. M J Clark at 2437 M Rural St shows a frame dwelling project for 800 dollars. E D & As Le Dransfield at B34 Centennial St barn work is noted. A K Michel at Nineteenth St and Sugar Grove lists remodeling valued at 100 dollars.
The house education committee will hear a lively session Tuesday afternoon on the Muncie normal-school bill. A Muncie delegation backs the measure while President Parsons of the Terre Haute normal school opposes it. Carmichael, author, says he does not know who will present the bill’s merits.
Salem Oregon February 2 Early Sunday John H Mitchell Republican was elected United States senator on the fifty third ballot His election came through 85 Republicans and 11 Democrats totaling 46 votes the majority needed Mitchell has served three full terms in the United States Senate
The senate elections committee reported two primary bills on Monday. The majority Joss bill makes precinct committee primaries compulsory but keeps candidate primaries optional. The Minturn bill pushes compulsory county primaries with simultaneous voting at one location. The committee also favors killing repeal bills to Carraway law and amends the watcher bill to include four major parties.
In criminal court Monday William Mc Cauley stood trial as an agent for Policy-king Kissell. The prosecutor opened by presenting Ford as a witness who alleges police and Kissell forced him from business to reveal how the alleged operation is conducted.
The baggage car carrying Tim Murphy’s scenery for A bachelor’s remake was damaged by vandals in Hamilton Ohio and Dayton Ohio before performances in Indianapolis and Richmond. Trunks were broken open, and money-containing trunks were believed to be targeted.
A garbled OCR page lists varied items: Dr. Thomas O'Reilly dies in St. Louis at 74. a geyser eruption in Yellowstone Park. a rich gold strike near Livingston Montana. Carlist agitation in Barcelona. a violent snowstorm damages Halifax. Wichita plans a crusade against joints. Duke and Duchess of Manchester travel from Cincinnati to New York. Mrs. Mary Kausky dies in New York against physician advice. Dowle attacks Illinois lawmakers amid bank probes. Jacques Hall in New York found arsenic in coffee harming three servants. an investigation into the affair continues. a phonograph will enable a distant talk with parents in Angenia Connecticut999 miles away.
Central labor union leaders including John Feltman and John Blue spearhead Sunday meetings at the union hall. A freight handlers union and ice wagon drivers union are formed. Discussions target flour millers and helpers and breweries laborers. Hostlers and livery stable workers plan a meeting noting pay gaps. A paper hangers meeting is called.
Commissioner Greer states county law limits rewards to lynchings and murders, after Irvington residents urged a reward for the assailant of Miss Carter near Irvington. He says county commissioners would gladly offer one, but current statutes do not permit it.
Patrick Moloney of Currton Kas vanished in Chicago after likely being drugged by confidence men and robbed of $1,000, the savings of ten years. Detectives fear the shock may have unsettled him and led to a temporary abduction or harm.
Excursion from Indianapolis to Washington D C marks the Big Four and C C routes inauguration. Tickets sell March 1 2 and 3 with return by March 8. Through sleepers depart Indianapolis 6 20 p m daily and March 3 with Washington arrival 3 45 p m. For berth information contact Big Four agents or H M Bronson A G P A Indianapolis.
Washington February hearings reveal Rathbone accusing Bristow of contracting furniture and safes from named companies to refute Bristow claims. Rathbone says Bristow approved five supply bills for Neely and signed a $12,000 warrant charged to Rathbone. Postmaster Thompson defends Havana office conduct amid irregularities.
Otto Biernath, a former Russian army officer, is confined in Bellevue hospital for examination of sanity. He commanded a Siberian squadron and, during a pursuit to rescue a woman in a sleigh, urged his men to shoot the woman when rescue was impossible. He was exiled after failing to explain the incident and later moved to New York.
Reported Morgan Carnegie steel merger completed. Combined annual earnings exceed $100 million. Charles M Schwab to head the universal steel trust with a salary of $800000. Early impressions say the new company will be called the steel corporation.
Maud McWithney was sent to reform school for girls by a criminal court on an affidavit from her aunt Mrs. Ella Moran. Moran alleged the girl ran with men and faced a difficult upbringing after her father could no longer control her.
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