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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
3
In Lebanon Morris Hager, a butcher, slashed Thomas O Conner, a deliveryman, with a five inch blade during a quarrel. O Conner sustains deep head and body wounds and is too weak to stand. Hager fled and searches by police continue.
In Lebanon Indiana an evangelist says hell is half a mile from Northfield as cold weather causes a gas shortage. He urges the congregation to raise funds to buy alternative fuel and jokes about piping warm gas to the church. Separately a Pomona California train wreck survivor, Rose Conner, daughter of B F White, dies. In Brazil Indiana, coal miners at a secret meeting are directed to demand a 24 percent wage increase.
Mrs Lucy Armstrong 59 sister to Capt Edward Howard Jeffersonville boat builder died Wednesday night of dropsy in New Albany Ind Her son Lieut Frank Armstrong is in the regular army.
A survey notes Clark county pondering purchase of new voting machines. The measure would modernize ballots and counting, with officials examining costs and reliability before a decision.
Montgomery M. McElwaine, senior member of the McElwaine Richards company, is seriously ill in Pittsburg with pneumonia after a brief recovery and a cold snap. His wife and four children have rushed to his side as authorities report his condition remains grave.
At Democratic National Headquarters in Chicago on January 4, Willis J. Abbott and Sam B. Cook deny a story from Washington that William Jennings Bryan wants James K. Jones removed as national chairman. They state Jones and Bryan are close friends with full mutual confidence.
Ex Governor Bob Taylor of Tennessee hunted near Pearsall Texas. He wounded a wild boar and climbed a tree to hide for several hours before his fellow hunters found him and killed the boar.
The People’s Gas Company of Hartford City revived an exhausted well on Wednesday after years of abandonment and now records 100 pounds pressure. Nearby operators performing wild-cat drilling near Findley, Ohio, struck a gas well flowing at about 10 million cubic feet per day.
The Central Poland China association met at the Occidental hotel and elected A. F. May as president with Walter S. Johnson Thomas Lanahan and J. Manlove as vice presidents and W. H. Morris as secretary treasurer. The American Duroc association, meeting in the State House, chose L. L. Moorman president S. E. Morton vice president A. B. Brodrick secretary treasurer. The Short Horn breeders elected E. S. Folsom president I. J. Hamond vice president Dr. W. J. Quick secretary and E. A. Leavitt treasurer. Swine breeders also named L. L. Moorman president F. F. Moore vice president Lucien Arbuckle secretary and A. S. Gilmore treasurer.
Chicago general street railway company serves notice that it will seek $1,000,000 in a civil suit against the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad over track elevation at the Twenty second street crossing. The plea argues the Burlington elevation and low passageway hindered streetcars and stone abutments blocked restoration, causing the main system to be split and a heavy loss in business.
In San Francisco on January 4, Lucky Baldwin, a remnant of his former fortune, intends to head for Cape Nome in spring. He plans a theater or dance hall with a company of dancing girls, possibly adding mining games. He has chartered a vessel for the troupe to attempt reclaiming his losses.
Natives from the Admiralty Islands in the South Sea have captured and plundered a German schooner, killing the captain and crew. They recently killed and ate a German trader.
Deep mystery surrounds the death of Lizzie Kish an 18 year old Hungarian society leader. She hosted a reception Tuesday night and after singing and dancing retired to her room where she was found dead with her head crushed in authorities investigate possible foul play in Philadelphia.
Detective Welty arrests Peter Dunkle near Kokomo after a 1300 dollar reward is paid for his capture. Dunkle, using the alias Frank Smith, is charged with criminal assault and the murder of Mamie Helwager in Franklin, Warren County, Ohio, in 1886.
Wellsville Missouri January 4 A Wasbash fast train derailed Wednesday night after striking a cow Fireman John J Robinson was killed and Engineer R W Sprague was severely injured Local authorities reported no other injuries and investigations were planned into the incident
In separate actions Wm W. Hudson seeks divorce after he intercepted a letter to his wife that began A kiss for you and found her replying to Friend Will stating that everything was discovered. Hattie M. Hendrix sues Alexander Hendrix claiming fear to live with him as he has threatened to kill her. They reside on Pennsylvania Street near Twenty fifth.
William G. Beach is appointed deputy United States revenue collector with headquarters in Atlanta Georgia. He will earn a salary of 100 dollars a month plus expenses. His duties focus on moonshiners but he will not serve in the secret service. He declined an assistant clerkship in the United States consulate in Paris.
Army transports will sail straight through to Manila from San Francisco while quarantine issues at Honolulu are resolved. The Sheridan and Tartar will depart this week, with possible touch at Guam if needed.
Four miles east of Findlay a 290000 cubic feet gas well was struck on Wednesday. The escaping gas can be heard for five miles, described as the greatest strike in Ohio in ten years.
John Shea and Harvey Hoover, both teens, were jailed Thursday on petit larceny charges after a Bigger Four railroad yard theft led to earlier arrest of Elmer Welshhans. The trio confess stealing fixtures valued around five dollars with twenty five dollars damage. Welshhans’ case continues January 5 in police court.
In Cincinnati Ohio on July 4, Saengerfest directors faced a failed appeal to cover a deficit from last summer. Personal notes of about 1000 pounds each were due. most directors refused to pay and none were settled. Suits likely to follow for roughly 30,000 pounds.
A patrol wagon delivered to police headquarters on Wednesday afternoon carrying a large heating stove and stove pipes. Spectators expected a man but were surprised to find Ella Sanders, 627 Chesapeake Street, a Black woman, as the alleged thief.
Ross Raymond received a 60 day workhouse sentence as a vagabond in Waukee Wisconsin. He claimed to be an eastern journalist and used the alias Maj Archibald Ellison when arrested. A forged letter from Gen Corbin to Gen King was found and he claimed to be a British circus dealer in the United States to buy mules.
The University of Chicago voted to adopt phonetic spelling in official publications and journals. The decision comes as the university press publishes The Biblical World and other religious and educational journals.
The Horticultural society gathered in room 122 at the state house on Wednesday night. J. W. Moorehouse of Noble county delivered a paper on cooperative horticulture and Illinois delegate Mr. Stanton spoke on shipping associations, outlining benefits for fruit growers to ship under one name.
George C. Boldt and partner Lawrence McCormick announce immediate construction of a $2,000,600 hotel in Philadelphia. The Waldorf-Astoria proprietor states the building will have 350 guest rooms and compare favorably with leading national hotels.
Chicago police report Albert Polinski a butcher shot John Downey in the stomach on Wednesday night. Downey allegedly stole three geese from Polinski, leading to the fatal confrontation.
Jackson Mississippi voters report that at a Democratic caucus on Wednesday night Anselm J. McLaurin was unanimously chosen for the upcoming long term in the U.S. Senate. The article notes McLaurin’s current term as governor will soon end.
The Board of Works has disposed of the remainder of its patronage with new appointments across departments. Listings include clerks in the assessment bureau, city engineers inspectors, janitors, custodians, rodmen, and other office staff such as clerks and draughtsmen, naming multiple individuals for roles at the city hall and Tomlinson Hall.
The Indiana State board of agriculture met in the secretary’s office to elect officers. Aaron Jones was chosen president after a long contest, J. C. Haines withdrew for Jones, and W. W. Stevens withdrew for Downing. Haines’ supporters still voted for him until Jones finally won on the thirty-sixth ballot. The vice-president and treasurer posts were uncontroversial. Grounds superintendent will be chosen at the February meeting, with Hiram Howland favored. The next state fair will run September 12 to 22.
See the beautiful photographs made by Btanton.L. Wilhite before going elsewhere.
The Indiana superintendent’s annual report shows 124,725 total daily attendance with 284,531 males and 272,120 females. It lists 7,252 male teachers and 8,286 female teachers, 9,933 schoolhouses, and a June 1899 school fund of 10,312,015.28 dollars, up 41.68 dollars. The 1899 revenue totaled 5,534,208.74 dollars, with 755,608 children enrolled, including 391,353 males and 364,255 females. 14,703 colored children are noted.
A letter to Col Harry B. Smith from Lieut C S Tarlton dated Hay Stack Knoll in the Philippine Islands on November 26 states he and Lieut Boyle are well and will report for tiring duty next week. He has been made chief of sharp shooters and the signal corps and draws reconnaissance maps for his regiment. He notes the heavy Philippine rains defeat Chickamauga rain.
C. Binkley reports a decision to place the Indiana odd fellows home and farm under a matron rather than a male superintendent. The plan, already in place at the Ohio home, aims to reform administration.
A firedamp explosion wrecked a mine near Frankfurt on the Main. Twelve miners died and officials fear more fatalities. Rescue efforts continue as the accident is investigated.
Lake Erie & Western posted 2,889,960.34 dollars for the year with a 492,481.30 increase. I. D. & WW shops may be enlarged following President M. D. Woodford's visit on Wednesday. Chicago & Eastern Illinois formally absorbed Evansville Terre Haute & Chicago, Indiana block coal railway, and Chicago & Indiana coal railway by deeds filed in Vigo County.
Detectives Dugan and Asch arrested George Starton on loitering charges after intelligence from the Central Bertition system in Chicago linked him to burglaries in several cities. The arrest followed his attempt to sell 320 pennies for 2.50 and the possession of revenue stamps.
The third trial of Maud Goodin for allegedly inciting Luke Klein to throw acid at Dr. Aimee Haskinson is scheduled for January 13. Dr. Haskinson remains in Harrisburg, Pa., since the prior trial, raising questions about the state's ability to secure her as a witness.
Oysters rise in price across markets after a severe freeze. Best selects, once $1.40 wholesale, now sell at $1.60. Standards jump from $1 to $1.10 with dealers predicting further increases.
A terse note from THE SUN hints at daily ee updates offering a distinctive view of current events. Readers react to the claimed breadth and clarity of coverage, with some praising speed and others calling for more depth.
Incorporations listed include Standard Livestock Company of Indianapolis with 5000 capital and directors James W McGrew Israel D Sawyer Carey O Patton. Williamson Veneer Company of Indianapolis with 7500 capital and directors Dwight Williamson Otis EB Williamson A M Williamson EF M Williamson. Yukon Gold Mining Company of Petersburg with 500000 capital and directors Frank C Lary W Oliphant Clyde C Nafle Max T Bever Charlea Fickenland William T Cory.
The Victoria, 78 days out of San Francisco for Manila, is believed sunk after a typhoon. Twenty percent reinsurance was arranged. The vessel carried 52 Europeans and was valued at 150000 dollars. Captain Blakely commanded the 1500 ton ship.
Frank Mattler, attorney for Jesse Springer, told a SUN reporter on Thursday morning that he sees no evidence the state can prove. He expects Springer to be sent to the grand jury but not convicted in criminal court. Springer is charged with murdering his wife.
East Liverpool Ohio January 4 A combine is practically formed covering all but three or four tableware potteries in the country with a valuation of 12 million dollars. No further price increases. price cutting to stop. no plants to be shut down.
To the Public. We are authorized to guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to be as represented. If not satisfactory after two thirds of the contents have been used, we will return the money. There is no better medicine for grippe colds and whooping cough. Price 25 and 50 cents per bottle. Try it, sale by all druggists.
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