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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1901
Page
3
Cornelius J. Alvord Jr. stolen nearly $700,000 from the First National Bank of New York. He was sentenced to 13 years hard labor with a 53 846 a year advance salary paid from the stolen funds. The judge condemned the betrayal of public trust by a bank employee.
New York on January 16 J Prevost Mason a third teller at the Continental National Bank was arrested at midnight on charges of embezzling twelve thousand dollars. He had served the bank for twenty eight years.
The Union traction company has leased two of the new cars of the Indianapolis street railway to handle growing traffic between Indianapolis and Anderson. Track ballasting progresses and improved service is anticipated. A test run achieved eight miles in ten minutes on the Indianapolis to Marion segment.
A. L. Hoover will construct a modern business and apartment building on Washington Street near California to replace an historic city landmark. The block will include two storerooms and eight three room residence apartments. Construction is to start about March.
The Guardian reports all Transvaal mines are being consolidated into one company aiming to rival Standard Oil as the world’s richest trust. The plan envisions a dominant mining combine with global impact in wealth and power.
New York January 16 Alfred G Vanderbilt paid $5 000 to have one knot tied at his wedding The fee to Rev Beattie who officiated was $3 000 Rev Morgan of New Haven who assisted received $2 000 The unusual payments underline the scale of the nuptial arrangements reported in today’s wire service.
Cleveland plans the annual G. A. R. encampment while Duke of Manchester and his wife will visit California. Dowie is slated to return to Chicago Thursday. The Woman's Republican Club in Denver invites President McKinley to spend a day in Denver en route to California. Michigan Representative McFarlane bills a tax on bachelors.
Report says Chairman Hernly of the Republican state committee may gain the Lawrenceburg district revenue collector job, despite a pact requiring Beveridge and Fairbanks approval. Beveridge, aware of the move, declined to comment, while sources note a possible shift of the district headquarters to New Castle.
Temple Houston, son of Samuel Houston, reports Indians in Woodward C T. use large amounts of pepper in meals and claim long life. He contrasts pepper with salt as life extension and cites numerous elder squaws who say pepper keeps them healthy into around 120 years.
Senator W. P. Sebastian, author of the concurrent resolution inviting David Bennett Hill to speak to the Texas Legislature, says the move aims to spark a presidential bid. He reports Hill would accept and that several southern legislatures may invite him, prompting a southern tour before Hill returns to New York.
George E. Thomas post of G A R plans to urge lawmakers to keep Gov Morton’s statue on the state house grounds. A bill to authorize removal is expected. Mrs Morton objects. The post will invite Gov Durbin and legislators and their wives to a meeting on the evening of January 31.
A fairy tale report claims Officer George Vogt will not be reprimanded for removing a physician from a quarantined N Alabama Street dispensary. Vogt says a reporter was inside and he expelled the journalist, not the doctor, while the physician attempted to vaccinate exposed residents.
The Zoo reported record Tuesday night attendance ahead of all prior Tuesdays. The lower house unanimously accepted Director-general Bostock's invitation to a special exhibition Wednesday at 2 p m. The senate will attend Wednesday night as the Cingalese dancers receive great applause for their remarkable dances.
Burglars broke into Frederick Coats store at Patricksburg Indiana Tuesday night blew open the safe and took 153 dollars in notes totaling 1 000 with other goods. They then stole two horse and buggy from Philip Beatty's barn and escaped.
Kathryn Osterman, youngest of five sisters famed for stage success, recounts a Chicago chloroform scare that nearly toppled her. The family’s other sisters, including Anna Belmont and Bessie, made notable theatre careers, with all five known for striking looks, strong voices, and shared debut in Hands Across the Sea.
Lillian moved to a happy home for next season and said she hoped for another sister Kathryn. The puzzled manager urged, Send for Kathryn, who arrived sobbing that she had no more sisters, bringing tears on departure.
In Chicago an appellate court ruling holds the linseed oil trust liable for short weight after finding that selling seven and a half pounds of oil as a gallon was illegal. The court ordered Gamages to pay 12 012.43 in costs, with broader implications for suits against the trust from concerns over the last five years.
A legal clash looms in Richmond as educational institutions churches and benevolent groups prepare for action against the Light Power and Gas Company. James M. Starr, former owner of the gas plant, arranged that upon his death these institutions would receive gas at one third the regular price, a concession the company refuses to grant.
In Whitestown Indiana a local group organized to build rural telegraphic lines connecting the town. Promoters have been refused the right to cross the Big Four railroad at any point within Whitestown. The decision is being watched closely.
Dr. Wm R. Perry endorses Peruviana as a grand discovery for all kidney troubles and offers a free trial by mail. The Peruviana Herbal Remedy Co. invites sufferers to send name and address to Cincinnati or to a Kentucky address for prepaid return mail.
Mrs Murphy appeared in police court on Wednesday morning to testify in the case against the Zoo for alleged animal cruelty. A Zoo employee was arrested Tuesday for sending the monkey up in a balloon. The case was continued until Friday and Mrs Murphy caused amusement in the courtroom.
Births list several couples with newborn girls and boys at multiple addresses including 320 Keystone Avenue and 2017 Bellefontaine Street. Deaths include Flarl A Sherlak meningitis and William F Fishback cancer among others with ages and general causes. influenza and senile debility noted. Multiple marriages listed among pairs such as Thomas B Bare and Anna Reeman.
J. F. Heckman at 614 Blake Street bids $500 for remodeling. Co. C. Defibaugh at 3428 Graceland Avenue bids $15 for repairs.
The Board of Safety will hear the case against Police Sergeant Lund on Thursday. He is accused of directing a group of colored men to camp in the Lorraine hotel until a guest paid him what he owed. Ler Burnett, hotel proprietor, made the complaint.
The Board of Works met and awarded George W. McCray the contract for sidewalk installation and roadway graveling on Raymond Street from Voorhees Avenue to Daisy Street. The School Board requested two rooms in the Haughville town hall be used as a public library, freeing current rooms for school use. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as effective.
Indiana Dental College at 8 a m to 5 p m offers dental services for all kinds of work with fees set to cover only the cost. The facility serves patients from the southwest corner at Delaware and Chiosis.
The notice describes a new Florida service by the C H and D Ry with trains on Mondays and Thursdays from Indianapolis to St. Augustine leaving 5 15 p m and arriving Jacksonville 7 30 p m St Augustine 8 30 next evening with only one night out. Reservations and details available from ticket agents. R P Algeo DP aA
In Big Alligator Rock Ledge Florida on January 16 White Joe Jefferson and his guide were capsized when a large alligator struck their boat. They escaped to an oyster reef after being thrown into five feet of water and waited an hour for assistance. Jefferson showed no ill effects.
Thirty Filipino leaders ordered deported sailed Wednesday on the transport Rosecrans. Maj. Orwis commanded the prisoners as families and friends bade them farewell at Luneta wharf.
Indianapolis market report lists prices for smoked meats bacon lard hams and shoulders, through dried beef and sausage varieties. It also covers produce including potatoes onions, cabbage, tomatoes and beans, plus fruits like apples bananas and oranges, nuts and confections, canned vegetables, fish and game, oysters, seeds, flour and feed, oils, cheese, eggs, butter, poultry, coal, and drugs with detailed per unit, per bushel, or per gallon prices. Local traders and wholesalers’ figures emphasize the breadth of city supply and pricing for midwinter commerce.
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