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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
2
The Monticello court heard Lyda describe the night her husband fell ill after consuming a suspected poison. She testified she left him at Dr Mavity's office and later found him vomiting, saying I dont want to live. She denied providing medicine or knowledge of how he obtained strychnine though she referenced the poison bottles in the home. The examination continued into Wednesday with Mr Anderson resuming the inquest late morning.
David Byers veteran Big Four engineer looms as challenger to incumbent Samuel Shutt for state house engineer. Byers reportedly has 8,000 railroad men signed, and endorsements from divisions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He has 27 years as an engineer and familiarity with routes from Indianapolis to Springfield Ohio, plus charge of engines in last summer’s sensational state fair collision.
U S consul general John Goodnow arrives in San Francisco after three years in Stanzyhai. He says U S policy toward China is consistent and that Americans are trusted by Chinese. He assigns Boxer uprising blame to the diffusion of outside news and asserts missionaries did not cause the war.
Prosecutor Taylor Groninger in Squire Smock's court says if Druggists Carter and Eastburn's stories are proven that reformer Wilmoth bought whisky by claiming a sick person needed it, they will not be prosecuted. He adds a sick person's urgent need can justify sales without prescription when a physician is not available.
The city marine railway building boiler exploded on Wednesday in Cincinnati Ohio likely fatally injuring one man and seriously injuring two others. Joseph McClelland a carpenter and Frank McKinley a fireman were buried under debris but rescued alive McKinley is unlikely to survive. Frank Woodward a fireman was hurt by flying debris.
Oyster Bay New York January 2 1901 vice president elect Theodore Roosevelt will on Wednesday night receive the first degree in masonry in this village The event aims to make the initial meeting with the traditional goat lively Later in the week Roosevelt plans a hunting trip to Colorado before departing west.
London reports another stock exchange failure linked to the London and Globe suspension. A West Australian securities victim died by hanging on Wednesday, leaving a widow and four children.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a remedy for cold symptoms with claims of rapid relief. It lists a price of 25 cents and promotes a single day treatment approach without a guaranteed cure.
Friday marked a monthly divorce day in Judge Leathers court with only 12 cases set. He attributes the small docket to a new rule requiring the defendant to appear, making divorce harder to obtain. Judge Carter notes the rule will likely reduce cases over time.
Rumors say the water company may sell to the city based on Expert Hill's 1998 figures. Vice President Davies notes several past attempts to sell, and the city can purchase if the deal passes. Board members request the contract for review before final action.
Forty two badges for doorkeepers postmasters and assistants in the coming legislature have been received by Custodian West. The law requiring these was passed after an incident where Dr Eastman knocked a doorkeeper down. He said he did not know the man was a doorkeeper because he had no badge. The badges consist of a bar bearing the officer’s rank and a pendant in gold silver or bronze with the state seal, costing about 85 cents on average.
The Green case from Henry county has been appealed on a faulty indictment charge. Alice Green serves two to fourteen years in a woman's prison after verdict. The defendants including Wilber Woods Valentine Steiner and Rosa Green were charged with extortion to refrain from immorality against Southard, whose death followed the alleged conspiracy.
Fears grow for the Andrada a 2394 ton British ship driven north in a great storm after taking a pilot off the Columbia. Revenue cutter Perry searches for her. Another overdue vessel Rathdown is 90 days from Yokohama bound for Astoria likely sunk in a typhoon.
In a wreck on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad Tuesday night eight or ten persons were killed and many injured. The scene is five miles north of Harriston, Mississippi, preventing trains from reaching New Orleans on Wednesday.
The regular and anti-Addicks factions agree after a long wrangle in Dover. Gov-elect Hunn supported the deal as officers for the legislature were divided six to five. Analysts say Addicks needs only three more votes for long-term return as caucus crisis looms January 14.
Indiana legislators gather at the Denison house as the race for speaker heats up. Artman of Lebanon gains support while Clark of Marion declines. Statesman of Peru and Artman both claim a firm shot. Larz Whitcomb of King, Wabash, says his candidate stays in the race.
The body of Maj. George F. Herriott who died in St. Louis is taken to Franklin for burial. A former Indianapolis stock broker, he served in the Third Indiana cavalry and was promoted to major for bravery. He was a cousin of Congressman Overstreet.
Reports say William H. Smythe is improving and resting after Tuesday night despite a very weak system. Doctors refuse to allow his brother or detectives to speak with him, as rumors from anxious sources have proven absurd and newspaper coverage remains cautious.
COWES January 2 The queen bestowed an earldom on Lord Roberts with a special reminder for his daughters. He was also made a knight of the garter.
Irvington residents publish a poem collection by Hecker Brothers about street car service. A jingle mocks schedule delays with a verse about no cars for an hour and a half and another about a man who waits for a car on time, then sees cars repeatedly.
The appellate court on Wednesday refused to grant a new trial to the city of Elwood in a case brought by William Solomon who won a $599.95 judgment. A seven year old boy, walking to school on Main Street after a heavy rain, stopped to throw sticks into a pool formed by a deepened gutter. He slipped and drowned when the drain pipe channeled water into the pool.
Assayer Wing reports receiving 22 038 755 dollars in gold in the pact year. Over 17 million dollars originated from the Klondike. A trolley wire broke on East street, halting Massachusetts avenue traffic briefly Wednesday morning.
An explosion in the Second story of the Shelton block at 2 p m. shattered the front of the building housing Joseph Stepheny's dye works. The blaze spread to nearby structures as bystanders were hurt. Stepheny was missing inside the building.
In superior court Albert Vann sues Indianapolis storage firm and contractor Mahlon Woviy for 10000 dollars damages alleging a brick fall during an addition to the plant injures him fracturing his skull and breaking his arm.
Geologist Blatchley received from Dr. J T Scovell of Terre Haute the lake map for his forthcoming report. The map shows depths across Maxinkuckee with the greatest depth at the center, 87 feet.
A caller failed to appear at the Board of Health as expected to accuse Dr. McGaughey of the City Dispensary. Earlier, a man telephoned that his wife had taken poison, and the doctor had prepared to see her. The man grew angry and threatened to report the doctor.
Seven leading attorneys and businessmen in Hermosillo were seized and imprisoned after an alleged toast criticizing the government at a banquet. Police burst into the hall, guests were taken into custody, and held in comunicado amid the uproar.
Local notes show a small pox case in Mar kle Indiana with 20 exposures. Dr J N Hurty remains in Chicago and will not return home for several days. Other items include a man breaking a leg on 831 Park Ave and various legal and police actions.
Captain John Glazier was elected to the firemen's pension fund trustee post on Tuesday receiving 121 votes from 160 cast.
Births include Otto and Minnie Kopp Day. Omer and Elsie Ransdell. Thomas and Matilda Hollet. John R. and Carrie Yates. J. Ray and Addie Davis. J. T. and Barth. Deaths: George G. Darrow. Jerome G. Whitcomb. Fred W. Bradbury. Thomas Robinson. Pearl Humphreys. Marriages: Edwin J. Walker and Eva M. Lunesford. Robert E. Guild and Anna M. Luedeman. William A. Ennis and Mary Fouts. James B. Stafford and Laura B. Collins.
A puzzle fragment asks about placing more of the letter B and ending with a der. It presents garbled lines and seeks a solution to complete the wordplay based on cold weather phrasing. The text hints at word formation and missing letters in a short riddle.
Cape Town reports the Boer commando in the eastern colony has reached Roodehoogh south of Middleburg looting farms and cutting telegraph wires.
Lucius Hitchcock dies and three others are hurt when a boiler bursts at Courtland Ohio. A separate report says John McCabe of Cumberland Maryland is murdered and robbed by unknown assailants. A mine shaft steam pipe bursts at Joplin Missouri injuring Charles Low and J T Williams editor of a jeweler's journal. A Philadelphia man suicides after a heavy drinking bout. McKinley plans a California visit in May.
Terrible plagues itching and skin diseases seek relief. Dean's Ointment offers remedy at any drug store.
In Cleveland Ohio a complete miniature edition of Fitzgeralds Rubary of Omar was printed by publisher Charles H Meigs. The tiny book, quarter the size of a two cent postage stamp, is dedicated to Col John Hay secretary of state and includes a letter from Hay. Printed from solid silver plates it requires a microscope to read. Fifty five copies were produced before plates were defaced.
Jacob Koehler of 211 Napoleon Route adds a building permit valued at 75 dollars. Indianapolis Stock Yards reports Jan 3 cattle receipts 550 with multiple price ranges for steers cows and calves, including primes to fancy export bulls. notable weights and classifications listed.
A vintage ad touts Casca rets Candy Cathartic as the best laxative with testimonials claiming its superiority. It urges readers to ask druggists about the product priced at a nickel.
Receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep at Chicago markets include mixed to good levels for bulls cows and calves. Grain quotes show May wheat corn and oats along with May pork lard ribs butter cheese and dairy products across multiple grades and regions.
Wheat firm with No 2 red at 75c and No 3 red at 71 78c on milling freight January wagon Tac. New corn firm with No 1 white at 37c No 2 white at 34 1c No 3 white at 37c No 4 white at 34 4c No 2 white mixed at 36 4c No 3 white mixed at 36 4c No 4 white mixed at 32 44c No 2 yellow at 36 4c No 4 yellow incomplete reading.
Market notes show prices for oats and timothy hay with steady trends and premiums for No 4 and No 2 grades. Inspections list multiple corn lots by grade and color with a total of twelve cars, including white and mixed varieties.
Cattle receipts show nominal arrivals with varied grade bids for good to prime export steers and cows. Hogs and sheep receipts listed with price ranges for heavy to light categories and several feeder and calf classifications across the day.
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