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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
3
Mrs. Peary wife of the arctic explorer discusses polar life and Esquimaux customs in a candid interview. She describes cold tolerance clothing tanning chewing and skin work and reflects on her mixed feelings about polar peoples and a future return to expeditions.
Indiana report states the skeleton of George Buskirk of Sumerville was found near William Hatfield’s camp. Clothes and bones sent to Buskirk camp confirmed identity. Letters from Buskirk and Hatfield to Gosport home assert death, likely killed by natives or due to starvation while returning to camp after escape.
In Shelbyville Indiana on January 2 a Well known resident Philip Lacey awoke to revelers at his window. A bullet from the crowd pierced the shutter and pane and lodged in his pillow without injuring him. Authorities seek the culprits behind the midnight mischief.
Miss Maud Whippel of Wabash wed Charles Conrad of the Rucker vaudeville company on Monday night on the Shelbyville stage. The ceremony occurred during a performance in Shelbyville Indiana.
Scattered items describe hoboes seizing cottages at Lake Wawasee while other local events include Monroe Walters of Fort Wayne killed by a train Monday night and a series of brief notes on church fires defects and industrial slowdowns across several Indiana towns.
An 200 expert electricians are at work upgrading the South Bend network. August Hammond of Wabaeh sues for divorce. A North Manchester girl sues a dentist for 3000 damages after a burgling tooth filling. James Neeley, 17, Terre Haute, jailed on 5600 bond for alleged assault. Several local incidents unfold including burglaries, fires, a panther cage assault, and a fatal wedding-day change in Madison and surrounding counties.
Dr We Berneit a strong advocate for lay power oversaw the new stone laying of a $40,000 Methodist church. It was the first time lay members controlled such a dedication. The scene highlighted a bold wager noted on Terre Haute health office blackboard: $1000 against $506 that William Mcisinsey becomes next US president barring death.
Secretary Root, after consult with the president, cabled Maj. gen. Otis to open southern hemp ports to trade. Protest by cordage makers and farmers says northern Luzon openings will not ease hemp prices. Meiklejohn notes hemp at Philippines ports could be shipped here and made into binder twine for farmers.
The Indianapolis school board organized on Monday with George W. Sloan as president, Andrew M. Sweeney as vice president, Frank L. Reisner as secretary, John E. Cleland as school director, and Albert Baker as attorney. Johnson and Koehne serve as ex-officio auditors and treasurer respectively.
Public school children with red lips and noses trudged to school on Tuesday morning for the first day after holidays. The holidays were described as especially gay for the youngsters. The Tuesday edition of the High-school Echo is largely verse and includes a blank for New Year's resolvers.
The murder case against John O. Moore was called in criminal court Tuesday morning and indefinitely postponed on defense motion. Judge Alford aims to clear old docket items and plans to try Lulu Klein Maud Goodin and Dr C S Mether this term before Moore.
May Hoover, shot a week ago by her husband, is slowly improving at her father's home at 504 W Vermont St. Dr George Hasty says she should recover if no complications arise though one eye may remain blind from a 38 caliber bullet fragment. Hoover then shot himself.
Edward G. Cornelius of 1006 N Meridiansi is recovering after a stroke. Dr J H Jameson reports he is out of danger and progressing well as of Monday.
Percy B Williams, one of the assistant secretaries of the M C A, has been appointed to the chief position until a successor to Mr Hildreth can be chosen. The move places Williams in charge while the organization seeks a permanent head.
Frankfort dispatch reports Goebelites win in both Kentucky houses. Senator Goebel named president pro tem by senate caucus as entire Goebel slate approved. Democratic candidates dispute continues as Whallen confession surfaces about a $4500 payout to stay out.
A Washington official laments Capt Coghlan of Hach der Kaiser fame and Raleigh fame received no durable honor after Manila. He notes a New York dinner and parades but no sword or silver service. North Carolina had given a 1200 dollar Raleigh silver service hoping to honor Coghlan.
An 8 o'clock College avenue car and a Columbia car collided downtown on Tuesday morning near East stand. Crowded cars had passengers on back platforms when the Columbia motorman lost control and bumped the College car. Windows shattered and women screamed. several passengers were bruised. Louis Eicke suffered a sprained hand and torn overcoat as a souvenir.
A Pennsylvania railroad wreck near Cresson involved three freight sections at Gallitzen and 20 cars. Eighteen passengers on a parallel line were toppled into a 20 foot embankment and badly bruised while rescuers rushed to the station.
Albert and Calvin Luther brothers about 45, fined $5 each plus costs in police court for assault and battery and contempt of court. The dispute at 665 East Tenth Street left Al with abdominal wounds and Cal with a gashed hand after a Friday fight with penknife and caseknife.
The National Berkshire record association and breeders institute met at the Occidental hotel at 1 30 p m Tuesday with about 30 present from across the country. Officers to be elected later, papers debated feed methods brood sow management show ring observations and regional Berkshire business from California Texas Georgia and other states.
Amos W. Butler secretary of the State board of charities received notice on Tuesday of his appointment by the council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science as a member of a committee to ensure preservation of prehistoric objects on public domains. Other members include Thomas Wilson F W Putnam N H Winchell G K Gilbert Edward Ellerton George A. Dorsey.
Patrolman Tomlinson reports Wm Russ of 2126 Yandesst is in dire need. He is ill in bed, his wife pregnant, and their three hungry children go without food since Friday. The mother feared trustees would seize the children if she asked for help. a grocer sustained them as long as possible.
Benjamin F. Coleman, a painter, was fined $10 and sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse by Judge Daly on Tuesday morning for beating his wife. The incident occurred Monday afternoon when he asked for $1.50 to hire a wagon, allegedly assaulted his wife after receiving the money and returning home.
Chicago January 2 ex ecutive committee of the national anti trust conference announces a plan for a February 12 meeting to unite opponents of trusts across states counties and school districts. The statement says trusts threaten liberty and advocates dismantling their special advantages to let free competition prevail.
The 1899 stamp sales at the Indianapolis post office totaled £195,643.75 plus about $1,600 from Hedalats boxes, yielding after local expenses. It notes that general government expenses exceed receipts by five to six million, and last month’s stamp receipts were $39,554.93, up $37,740.89.
Meyer Levey saloonist at 426 West Washington street was arrested Monday afternoon for allowing people in his saloon at illegal hours. His case was continued until January 4 in police court Tuesday morning.
The funeral will be held at 2 p m Wednesday from the late home at 509 N Senate Ave instead of Tuesday as previously announced. The notice mentions wire liftings and a desalter project in Lancaster County with a $62 000 capital. A NY ethical culture society crusade against vice is cited amid political news in Chicago.
Two burglars were cornered in a Forty-eighth street house near Grand Boulevard by citizens and police on Monday night. They broke through the guard firing revolvers and escaped. Notable participants included Chicago business and professional figures such as Will J. Davis, theatrical manager.
Madrid reports the council of state approved 34 clauses of the treaty with Spain covering friendship commerce and extradition. The new will clause expands the list of crimes beyond the old conventions.
Republican attorneys say no decision on future steps in the election contest. A conference is planned this week and the case was continued before the holidays with further action dependent on the Republican lawyers. It is believed the case will be dropped as Republican candidates face an improbable win.
Charles E Barrett expresses hope the body of Harry Keyes will be moved from Arlington Cemetery Washington to Indianapolis. He cites Navy Department error and says Senator Fairbanks will push for correction. Father Chadwick confirms Keyes' grave is marked and disinterment can occur once Navy matters are untangled.
Births record numerous couples with address details and newborns including M and Nellie Tyler’s girl and John and Kate Burke’s boy. Deaths list names with ages and causes such as scarlet fever and pneumonia, covering Levina Rembart to Elizabeth Franklin. Marriages note several pairings including Theodore Pfafflin Carrie Phares and Samuel Green Sarah Green.
Henry Schnull at Nash and Illinois streets receives permit for storefront construction valued at 1450 dollars. Newton Todd at Indiana-age and Michigan street approved for brick building costing 1400 dollars. Charles Mayer & Co. at Washington Avenue authorized repairs with unspecified value.
The Fletches bank sells Lafayette souvenir silver dollars at 2 dollars each to fund a children’s monument to the knights of liberty for Paris 1900. Each coin mirrors a regular dollar in weight and quality with Washington and Lafayette imagery. The Lafayetter monument commission receives the proceeds.
The Central steel company may reopen on Wednesday with the force previously employed, after months of work to put the plant into shape. Officials say only this workforce will be used for a short period to resume operations.
An article promoting Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a constitutional cure for catarrh. It argues local treatments fail, claims the disease is blood related, and says the tablets purify the blood through the liver and stomach. It notes ingredients, safety, and an offer to mail a cause and cure booklet.
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