Kentuck y Ave Shooting Leaves Man Wounded in City
George King and William Freeman, both colored, serenading on Kentucky Ave were involved when Freeman was shot in the abdomen and hospitalized in serious condition. Navin and Kerr face assault charges. King unarrested. Police continue inquiries as Freeman recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art. Navin
John Kerr
George King
Wiliam Freeman
Kentucky Ave
Capitel Ave
Tlinoisst
King
Freeman
George's
S. Illinoisst
City Hosital
Johnson
Lawler
Navin
City Hospital
Freeman D Somerby Dead Iron hall figure dies in Philadelphia
Freeman D Somerby 65 once linked to the Iron hall case and later a promoter of the Iron hall of Baltimore city died of pneumonia at his Philadelphia home leaving a widow and three children. He helped form the Iron hall which failed in 1892 for 5 million dollars and was later wound up by Marion superior court paying about 35 percent. Somerby fled Indianapolis. he toured Detroit and Cleveland giving speeches about a new society. He was indicted by the Marion county grand jury but tott led to stand trial as he remained abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman D. Somerby
Iron Hall
Philadelphia
Somerby
Iron Bell
James F. Farley
Indianapolis
Detroit
Cleveland
Baltimore City
Tron Hall
Marion Superior Court
Marion County Grand Jury
Indiana
Gilbert B. R. Stormont Chosen Commandant of State Soldiers Home
Gilbert B. Stormont of Princeton is named commandant of the State Soldiers Home at Lafayette to succeed the late Gen. Jasper Packard. Thirty-two applicants were considered, with Stormont elected unanimously after a majority vote. He served in Company B, Fifty-eighth Indiana, during the war and later published the Princeton Clarion. He was department commander of the G. A. R. in 1889 and has served as Revenue collector at Terre Haute. He will assume duties by February 1 for a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert BR. Stormont
Princeton
Lafayette
Jasper Packard
Stormont
Fifty-eighth
Indiana Infantry
Princeton Clarm
Henry
Terre Haute
Bome
WHERE'S ADAMS Grace Hooker and Genevieve Sanders In Court
Grace Hooker and Genevieve Sanders faced judge Daly on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Their case was continued to January 18 as police seek Louis Adams, whom they blame for the alleged donation scheme. An officer suggested the women may have been duped and would reveal Adams’s role if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hooker
Genevieve Sanders
Suit Against Street Railway Company Over Fall Injury
Caroline Huffer sues the Street railway company for 3000 dollars claiming a September 25, 1898, accident in which she was thrown to the ground when a car started too soon after boarding at Cottage and Shelby streets. The trial opened in Judge Carter's court on Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Huffer
Grounded Justice Noted In Murky Thursday Report
A fragmentary note describes police court activity observed on a Thursday, with brief mentions of justice being pursued continually and references to unclear times and initials. The readable text is sparse and lacks concrete names or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polies Court
Wall Dismisses Suit Contesting Police Judge Election
John Wall paid $4 costs to dismiss his contest of Police Judge Daly's election. Charles N. Elliott’s challenge to City Clerk Geckler was dismissed days earlier. The election contest proceedings are thus ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wall
Daly
Wall
Charles N. Elliott
Geckler
Five Union church members charged with disturbing a meeting
West Indianapolis Union Missionary Baptist Church members faced charges in a Friday morning appearance before Squire Hay for disturbing a religious meeting. They sought a venue change, which was denied, sending the case to Squire Lockmann's court. Among those in court were Martin Anderson Thomas Edwards Bert Douglass William Robertson and Emma Shively a trustee clerk who had earlier been fined for entering during a watch meeting to read a paper declaring the pulpit vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Missionary Baptist Church
West Indianapolis
Squire Hay
Squire
Squire Lockmann
S. ‘Court
Martin, Anderson
Thomas Edwards
Bert Douglass
Wiliam Robertson
Emma
Shively
Miss Shively
Board of Trustees
Brandt Offers To Sell Out To Striking Coopers
A conference Friday between a coopers committee and master cooper F. W. Brandt failed to yield a settlement. Brandt offered to rent the shop and sell his stock of staves and hoops at cost to the men if they would operate the shop co operatively, but the coopers were not inclined to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Brandt
Brandt
Coopers
Brakeman McGinnis Injured in Box Car Fall
Brakeman McGinnis of the Big Four fell from a box car at Newpoint near Greensburg Friday morning and was brought home with a badly bruised leg. Dr. Ford attended him and does not expect amputation. An experienced brakeman, it was his first Big Four trip. He lives at 411 Walcott Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinnis
Newpoint
Greensburg
Ford
Walcottst
Suit Filed Over $1500 Alleged Stock Transfer
Anna E. Sweet sues the Indiana Mutual Building and Loan Association for 1500 dollars. She claims in 1890 William E. Sweet took 2000 dollars worth of stock and gave it to her. In 1898 she sought withdrawal but was denied. she says 1000 dollars still belongs to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna HE. Sweet
Indiana Mutual Building and Loan Association
William E. Sweet
Bank disposes Lafayette dollars for souvenir demand
The Fletcher national bank disposed of the M0 Lafayette dollars and ordered 26 more. They will arrive Saturday and are expected to sell fast due to strong souvenir hunter demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher National Bank
Vestry Awaits Answer on Pastor Appointment
The vestry of St. Paul's church has heard nothing yet from Rev. Lewis Brown of Battle Creek Michigan who has been called to succeed Rev. G A Carstensen but expects a possible adverse reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Lewis Brown
Battle Creek, Mich
G. A. Carstensen
Tfo
Army Matters Captures Deserting Soldiers in Oklahoma
Friday Corporal Thomas and Private John took after William Queen Archie and John H Baker, who deserted from the regular army at Fort Sill Oklahoma and were captured in Hendricks County home. Two men who enlisted at the recruiting station Friday were Ralph Miller and Claire R Walrod. They leave Saturday for the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Wiliamen
John “Ouner
Second Infantry
William QO
Archie
John H. Baker
Fort Sil
Oklahoma
Hendricks County
Ralph Miller
Claire R. Walrod
Philippines
Gage to Open the Cash Books on Treasury Affairs
Secretary Gage plans a full reply to the Sulzer resolution in Congress regarding government revenue deposits. He argues increased national bank deposits were needed to ease money markets and that National City Bank acted as a safe distributive agent with $4,000,000 in bonds as security, incurring expenses rather than profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Sulzer
House
Treasury
Congress
National City Bank
United States
Rescued After Nine Months Lieutenants Prisoners Freed
Washington reports Gen Otis says Col Hare and Col Howze released all American prisoners from insurgents in Luzon. Lieut Gilmore of Yorktown among the freed, pursued to Vigan area. Dispatch notes improved Luzon conditions and separate Cavite columns. Some Yorktown wounded left at Baler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Col. Hare
Thirtythird Infantry
Lieut. Gilmore
Yorktown
Hare
Howze
Wigan
Luzon
Schwan
Wheaton
Cavite
Manila
Navy Department
Watson
Sonnenschein
Gilmore
Vigan
Walton
Vandoll
Ellsworth
Brisolse
Anderson
Edwards
Peterson
Baler
Gas Committee Deadlocks Over Rate Ordinance Struggle
The city council contracts committee failed to reach a conclusion on the natural gas rate ordinance after a closed-door session. Republicans split, with Evans opposing the measure, while Democrats and some Republicans seek a report to present to the council, aiming for a special meeting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Coad
Evans
Billingsley
Negley
Moore
Kellar
Knight
Bernauer
Councilmai
Monro
Riot in Saint Etienne as Paris strikers clash with troops
In Saint Etienne on Thursday, miners clashed with government dragoons and gendarmes. Troops charged the mob, trampling several miners and causing injuries. The riot left lamp posts torn down and streets dark as reinforcements were sent to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Saint Etienne
Rescue of USS Yorktown crew Ends Long Philippines captivity
Lieut Gilmore of the gunboat Yorktown, captured at Baler last April, is rescued and arrived at Vigan with surviving crew and other American prisoners. Col Hare and Lieut Col Howze led a small force through the mountains to press the insurgents and secure the captives. Gilmore and others are expected to reach Manila soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Gilmore
Yorktown
Baler
Vigan
South Hocos
Col
Hare
Howze
Wigan
Salute Fired At Noon As Orders Circulate
The salute was fired around noon on Friday and similar orders were issued to all army posts.
Weather summary for January six in quaint locality
Cloudy with occasional rain through Friday night, turning to fair weather by Saturday. Observed temperatures report 35 degrees at 7 am and 37 degrees by noon.
First Kick at Appraisers War Over Federal Building Site
Judge Baker heard the New Telephone Co claim in the square 36 federal building case. Appraisers valued conduits removal at about 7 200 dollars or 13 800 dollars for removal and replacement. The court did not conclude the matter and was asked to hold open for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square 36
Federal Building
Baker
Wishart
Sibutu Island Flag Raising Reported by Admiral Watson
Secretary Long received a cablegram from Admiral Watson noting that on December 31 Wortzbaugh, commanding the Albany, hoisted the flag on Sibutu island and raised a pole with data provided. Sibutu lies at the southern edge of the Philippine group near northern Borneo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Watson
Wortzbaugh
Albany
Sibutu Island
Sibutu
Borneo
A Dirty Street Prompts Board to Clean Street Pavement
Maj. Taylor sent a letter to the Board of Works on Friday complaining about the new block pavement on Delaware Street north of St. Clair. He called the pulverized sand tar and filth a nuisance harming health and morals and warned of increased sworn statements if not fixed. The board ordered contractors to clean the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Board of Works
Delaware St
St. Clair
Kahn Tailoring Firm Increases Capital in Indianapolis
Incorporated notices show Kahn tailoring company of Indianapolis increasing capital stock from 5000 to 50000. John H. Welch and Sons of Fort Wayne report roofing material and hot air furnaces with capital of 16006.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahn Tailoring Company
Indianapolis
John H. Welch & Sons
Fort Wayne
Lawton Monument Commission Meets to Plan Appeal
The Lawton monument commission met at the Commercial club Friday at 1 p m to formulate an appeal to Indianapolis. The group has received replies to several letters to county officers. A Randolph auxiliary committee has been organized with Judge A O Marsh as chairman. Replies come from Elkhart Sullivan and Orange counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Fund
Lawton Monument
Commercial Club
Ianapolis
Randolph
A. Oo
Marsh
Elkhart
Sullivan
Orange
Deaf and Dumb Institute Annual Report Summary
The governors office received the annual report showing 385 pupils admitted in the last year with 24 discharged. Average daily attendance was 333.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaf and Dumb Report
The
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Man cites defective grate damage from Friday fire
William Bare of 29 5 N Meridian Street reports a fire caused by a defective grate in his house. Estimated repair cost is 150 dollars. The incident occurred Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William .Bare
Meridian St
Lis
England Germany and US near clash over wartime seizures
The General mail steamship seizure by Aden authorities sparks a dispute with the United States and Germany accusing Britain of delaying and denying explanations. The state department warns of formal demands for Britain to define contraband and ensure foodstuffs move only between neutral ports. The Mashona cargo waits as an admiralty trial proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Lorenzo Marquez
England
State Department
Great Britain
United States
Germany
One Vessel Released Amid British Seizures at Cape Town
Cape Town January 5 a Durban prize court released the steamer Mashona one of three ships carrying American flour and other cargoes while the British retain the freight premises of the other vessels remain unresolved with tensions over wartime seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape. Town
Durban
Death of M. M Melwaine in Evans City Pa
M. M McElwaine 49 of Indianapolis and former Bradford Pa businessman dies in Evans City Pa from pneumonia after throat illness amid a cold snap. Survived by wife and four sons Claude Edward Jay Myron. Body to travel to Indianapolis for funeral likely Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery M. McElwaine
N. Iln-Rossst
Pittsburg
Evans City
Claude
Edward
Jay
Myron
Indianapolis
Mr. McElwaine
McElwaine-Richards Company
J. B. McElwaine
Bradford
Hic
Hyde Park M. BH
Bargain Sales Column Sparks Daily Reading Habit
The seventh page of the SUN presents six or seven columns of small advertisements. They reflect ordinary people’s wants rather than big store notices. Reading these liners daily reveals practical information and market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN
Death of Rev. John G. Fee Founder of Berea College
Reverend John G. Fee aged 84 founder of Berea College in Kentucky died at his Berea home after a life spent opposing slavery and promoting co education. He endured multiple mob attacks including a 60 armed men siege at College Hill and a lash abuse of his companion, while Fee continued preaching and aiding Black people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John G. Fee
Berea College
Berea
Fee
College Hill
Robert Jones
Allen Jennings Arrested and Released After Alleged Licensing Stop
Allen Jennings of 141 Prospect Sr. was arrested Thursday afternoon for auctioneering without a license and released Friday by Judge Daly. He claimed he did the work as a favor not for hire, and noted he aided during Coxie army muster. He later sued Police Superintendent Geo. V. Powell for damages over being clubbed and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jennings
Prospect Sr
Daly
Coxie
Jennings
Geo. VV. Powell
Girl Hit by Air Rifle Shot Injures Eye Socket
Ida Patterson, 22, of 2218 Burtish Avenue, was wounded when John Shilling, 10, fired an air rifle during play Thursday afternoon. The ball entered the eye socket above the eyeball, pierced the lid, but not the eye sight. Dr. Griffith at the city dispensary removed the ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Patterson
Burtish Ave
John Shilling
Possum Feast Held For Friends In Local Shop
Dr. H. W. Ridpath hosted a possum supper for about 25 friends Thursday evening at Mary Elkin's shop on Sixteenth Street near Central Avenue. The party feasted from 2 30 until 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Ridpath
Mary Elkin
Sixteenth St
Central Ave
Delinquent Tax List Under County Audit Next Week
County auditor to prepare delinquent tax list for publication next week. Those wishing to avoid inclusion must settle their accounts promptly to square up before the deadline.
Temperance Lecturer Maj Camp Dies From Skull Fracture
Rev Henry Camp pastor of Mariners' temple died in New York from a fractured skull suffered on New Year's Eve. Known as Maj Camp, he attended the Trinity chimes event, was found unconscious at Park Row and Mulberry Street, and died Thursday afternoon after being taken to hospital. Authorities note vertigo may have caused the fatal fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jenry Camp
Mariners’ Temple
Maj. Camp
Trinity
Park Row
Mulherry St
Hoggy Tal
Guards Convention in Indianapolis Sets Jan 25
Colt C. BE Bleyer secretary and treasurer of the Interstate National Guard association will be in Indianapolis next week to confer with Adjutant General Gore about the convention to be held in Indianapolis on January 25. Indications point to a very successful meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt. C. BE. Bleyer
Interstate National Guard Association
Indianapolis
Adjt
Downing to Succeed Kennedy as State Agriculture Secretary
Charles Downing will take over as secretary of the State board of agriculture from Charles Kennedy around January 15. Kennedy is retiring after serving as secretary.
Pratt Lumber and Coal Co Prompt Delivery Service
G C Pratt Lumber and Coal Co offers prompt prompt delivery from 1400 Senate Ave North Brepilias Base. asthma care ad lists catarcric surc items priced at 50 and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Pratt Lumber and Coal Co
Senate Ave
North
Brepilias Base
Battle on Tugela River Hinted as Boers Prepare
London reports a major clash may occur next week on the Tugela River. Boers are said to work day and night with pick and shovel. Rumor claims Longwood on St Helena being readied for Kruger’s reception after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tugela
Diggers’ News
Pretoria
Longwood
Napoleon
St. Tielena
Kruger
Bcer
Cnl
Pitcher
Sunnyside
Gem French
Colesbert
Landiwe
Lerdepert
U S Presses Britain on Flour Seizure Decision
London reports Secretary Hay has informed Ambassador Cheatham the United States seeks immediate British declaration on whether captured American flour will be released or retained, not waiting on Durban admiralty court ruling.
Inventor Claims Smoke-Cutting Coal Furnace Cuts Coal Bills
Oscar Potter of Indianapolis unveils a two-arched fire box device at Victor foundry that allegedly reduces coal use by more than 25 percent and eliminates smoke. The system enables burning gases to recirculate and fully consume soot, with a $250 setup for a 60 inch boiler claimed to pay for itself within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Potter
Stevenson Building
Jfs
Victor Foundry
S. Pennsylvania
Ewald
Mr. Potter
Potter
SUN
Colored Man Wanted in Richmond Shoplifting Case
A notice from Richmond Indiana requests the arrest of Charles Roberts colored for shoplifting with Lucas of Xenia as his partner. The alert follows information from Bellatte and mentions a prior penitentiary sending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Bellatte
Chas
Roberts
Lucas
Xenia
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Kentucky-Ave
Arthur Navin
Washington St
New Jersey St
Weavin’s
W. W. Haskell
Tron-Hall
Soldiers’ Home
Adams
Church Row
M’ginnis Hurt
Anna EB. Sweet
Building and Loan Association
Army Matters
National Franks
Cols. Hare
Howie
Yankees
G.op
Gen. Lawton
Santiago
Maj. Shaler
War Department
Lawton
Cinity
Maj. Taylor
America
Ameri
Delagoa Bay
M. M Melwaine Dead
Rev. Fee
Rev. Camp
Tugela River
Hay
Ambas
Sador
Vani Derpook
Grand Hotel Cafe
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