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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
2
Pekin January reports say Chinese peace commissioners received orders to sign the joint note when the court accepted terms. The order was countermanded last Saturday. Chang Chi Tung’s objections are blamed for the shift, leaving Li Hung Chang’s influence as the likely factor.
The Echo de Paris reports a revolting orgy among officers and women on the wrecked steamer Russie and threats of mutiny. A revolver display subdued the crew. Passengers protested officer favoritism toward certain women as doom loomed.
Chicago reports 183 grip and related deaths in six days, with over 60s most affected and deaths doubling since the outbreak began. St Louis records 42 grip deaths this week and 12 last week per Board of Health.
Cigar trust in Trenton New Jersey forms the American Cigar Company with a $10000 capitalization. James B. Duke president of American Tobacco Company joins Henry J. Luce and George J. Smith as incorporators.
Thomas F. Main and William G. Powers, trustees for Tarrant & Co., posted $5,000 bail each before Coroner Ranch as grand jury action looms. The coroner’s jury finished its inquiry into the October 23 fire that killed seven, censuring the firm for illegal chemical storage and holding it responsible for the deaths.
Sandusky Ohio January 12 City clerk Miller surrendered his residence and large cooperage and lime interests in Sherwood Tennessee to trustees James Flynn and August Schmidt for his bondholders officials say he is short eighty two thousand dollars wife paid in twenty thousand to balance city books. Miller claims clerical errors caused the irregularity and hoped to reach his office to correct the matter.
George Duerstein shot Aurelia Bergman fatally after a love rejection. He then wounded her sister Tillie Bergman before fleeing. A posse and officers are in pursuit in Galena.
From the wires reports a possible state move to prohibit cigarette sales in Michigan is noted. In Omaha a small basement fire at the Cudahy home on Friday night sparked speculation that abductors of the Cudahy boy may have started it.
An advertisement warns against labeling errors in Bromo Quinine tablets sold as bromide. The corrected label should read Bromo not Bromide, and the product is available at druggists for 26 cents.
Mrs Louis Helstrom beat her 16 year old daughter Alice to death with a bottle in a stylish Minneapolis apartment. She claimed Alice was too pure to live and appeared insane, saying she killed her. Neighbors alerted authorities after the act.
A sharp fall in egg prices is predicted as fresh eggs cited by Budd Poultryman drop from 4 to 30 cents a dozen to 18 20 cents in a day. Grocers report little impact while weather boosts hen laying rates likened to a Gatling gun.
A speaker urged division and the group voted for Bryan, yielding a decisive outcome after an unsettled meeting. The report notes the division call and the subsequent tally supporting Bryan.
The Board of children's guardians faces difficulty obtaining fire escapes for the Irvington home. An attorney says a building lacking escapes may not be deemed suitable, prompting commissioners to consider funding if the structure can be shown to require them. County Commissioner Greer echoes potential expenditure if suitability criteria include escape provisions.
W McIntyre, his wife, and infant were trapped by a folding bed Friday night. The wife, trying to adjust a caster, was caught as the bed closed, one leg broken in two places and the other badly mangled. McIntyre nearly suffocated and the child likely to die before help arrived from a neighbor. The family home had only them present.
Three railroad workers were killed in a crash in Plymouth when a passenger train from Saginaw to Detroit collided with a north-bound freight. The dead are Engineer Elliott I. Moore 55 Fireman John C. Kennedy and Engineer Wm Blische 27. Injured: W Z Mamer acting express messenger and another freight fireman Wm Moon with an elbow dislocation. No passengers were hurt.
Mrs. Elizabeth Keifer, a wealthy Belleville widow, received a ransom letter demanding $5,000 or the kidnapers will ship her son to Honolulu. Her lawyers say the trip may do him good and she would contribute $50 toward the expense.
A close ally defends Jesse Overstreet regarding his request for Dr. Mapes’s resignation from the pension board. He says Overstreet intended no harshness and acted to ease veteran concerns, noting Mapes’s ill health and the timing near death. The account portrays the episode as unfortunate amid veteran tensions.
Washington notes record the Senate opening with a letter from President pro tempore Frye naming Perkins as temporary presiding officer. Members mourn the late Minnesota Senator Cushman K. Davis with resolutions while Mrs. Davis sits in the gallery. The House acts on private bills before river and harbor business. A bill lets Indians in Indian Territory sell lands and relocate if desired.
A cottage at 10044 N Trum bull st suffered near total loss from a Saturday afternoon fire. Investigators said a pan of grease on the kitchen stove started the blaze and firefighters could not save the structure.
The sheriff swore in extra officers to guard four men charged with the murder of Jennie Bosschester during their trial starting Monday, a precaution due to popular feelings against the prisoners in Paterson New Jersey.
Belleville report says a Saturday wreck at West Moreville killed Conductor W. A. Wing and brakeman Edward Ring. Investigators will review the incident and determine cause.
Addicks of Delaware proclaims he will be the new senator. J J Hil and Thomas Lowry appear as new names in Minnesota's senatorial race. Senator Clark of Montana predicts re election on the first ballot. Senator Chandler blames the railway combine for his loss in New Hampshire. Ohio presidential electors convene with votes for president and vice president due Monday.
The label repeats a claim that this genuine remedy cures colds in one day. The packaging emphasizes a signature common to all boxes, underscoring an asserted guarantee of rapid relief.
West Point testimony reports efforts to suppress hazing with punishments for upper class harassers. Col Mills notes measures included dismissals and confinement to barracks, and cadets aided officers in eradicating the practice.
Ex Governor Pingree falls asleep in a Lansing courtroom as contempt proceedings unfold. He denounces the case as a farce and says he will be glad when it ends even if he faces ten years in prison.
President Ban Johnson stated the American league will expand to ten teams. Indianapolis and Buffalo are expected to join, with Boston possibly admitted. Remaining cities include Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Washington Philadelphia.
H C Ziegler president of Heat Light and Power Company says daytime burning of jets wastes 2,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily, equals combined weir pressure, costing the firm about 200 dollars per day. He notes talk of using meters has been revived.
Birth entries include Clayton and Julia Lowe a girl at 716 Fayette Street and John M. Galvin a boy at 110 Summit Street among many others. Premature birth Teresa Shedlovski three months at 524 King Avenue. Deaths note Ellen Wren 84 at Chestnut Street and Caroline Knuth pneumonia at 2001 Martindale Avenue. Marriages William J. Hancock to Laura A. Yeager and Will Steadman to Sarah M. Gosedman.
City life notes report Webb Thayer, 46, of 611 East Market Street, was returned to the insane asylum after being on furlough for a night with a lamp raised around the house. An Elwood woman asked Chicago post office help to place her two children in a home while she is ill. A federal transcript arrives for a $2,500 damage suit by Charles Miller of South Bend against Barber Asphalt Company, alleging a streetwork accident.
The county board of charities reports the Marion county poor farm in deplorable condition with strong odor and no ventilation. It notes filthy bedding, untidy clothing, dangerous fire risk upstairs, and suggests burning old blankets and replacing them. Two insane residents should be moved to Julietta asylum. The board suspects some inmates are exploiting the home for winter shelter and urges careful population screening.
Mrs I N Helms wife of a druggist at Illinois and Market streets gets a new hat after a balloon ascent by a monkey named Mrs Murphy Saturday noon. The monkey lands on her hat feathers damaged. Zoo staff compensate with Zoo check for a replacement. Mrs Heims assisted kindergarten ladies and reported the incident to the Zoo.
Humane inspector Frank Wilson and Horace McKay investigated cruelty charges over sending the monkey Mrs Murphy aloft in a two balloon ascent on Saturday. They found the animal eager for the ride and given a half pint of brandy at departure and return. Inspector Wilson says no proceedings will be brought against the Zoo.
William A. Kurman of 1128 Laurel Street has a frame shed repaired for 25 dollars. G. C. Eberhardt of 519 West Morris Street has repairs totaling 25 dollars.
Physicians in Germany send patients to America for food and two clergymen were advised to use Grape-Nuts made in Battle Creek Michigan as a principal meal part. Mrs Otis Cole of Hedding New Hampshire credits the product with curing grip related stomach and nerve troubles and reports a ten pound gain after four months. A physician brother-in-law notes milk prepared Grape-Nuts is a nourishing option for extreme prostration and a professional reaver says the food restores energy after evening work.
The minority leader election at the Bloomfield district saw Representative Cy Davis win the post by a single ballot. Louttit, favored by many incumbents, dominated floor time this week and received committee placements while Davis faced limited opportunities, leading to questions about experience and inside influence.
An attempt will be made at Monday's session of the house to appoint Capt. Dave Clive again as minute clerk. He has served as minute clerk for so long he is seen as a fixture, though his absence this week sparked speculation. Capt. Olive, a pension office fixture, takes a leave of absence each session before returning to public service.
Cattle receipts light with Saturday shipments none. Prices quoted for several classes including good to prime steers, fair to medium cattle, veal calves, and prime to fancy export bulls. Sheep and hog sections listed with prices for lambs, sheep and stockers. Also a note on a cold remedy in the closing lines.
Interstate Live Stock Market reports cattle receipts of 140, hogs 1,600, and Saturday shipments 125 for cattle. Prices quoted cover good to prime export and butcher steers, light to heavy stockers, heifers, lambs, and sheep with ranges for cows, calves, bulls, and calves. Also notes hog prices from good to choice heavy and mixed categories and sheep receipts with price guidance.
Chicago market report shows Wheat May at 1gc, Corn May 3814c, Oats May 24 21c. Provisions include January pork 14.10 14.45, May pork 13.95 14.03, lard 7.40 7.45, ribs 7.0 7.10. Dressed poultry and live poultry prices for turkeys chickens ducks geese listed. Butter cheese eggs prices also shown across creamery and dairy categories.
Wheat prices hold firm at No 2 red 7ic track and No 3 red around 73 75c for milling. New corn shows No 1 white 38c through No 4 white mixed 33 1 2c with various No 2 yellow and mixed grades. Oats steady with No 2 white 26c and No 3 white 25c. Hay steady with No 1 timothy at 12.15 13.25 and No 2 timothy 11.9 12.3. Inspections list one car apiece for several wheat grades and 26 total corn cars.
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