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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1900

Page

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Smallpox Epidemic Hits Clay City and Surrounding Counties

Dr Hurty warns Indiana's western counties face a severe smallpox outbreak with hundreds infected in Clay County and reports from Sullivan Greene and neighboring areas. He advocates mass vaccination, quarantines, and mail disinfection as officials prepare a special session to coordinate action with the governor and attorney general.

Indiana Hurty State Board of Health Clay County Sullivan Greene Clay City Harry Town County Board of Health County Council Herbert Wiltse Washington Ind Esquitoes State Board of ‘Health Terre Haute Grééne County Swan St Board of Health Ferguson Lesterville Washington County Herron Brownstown Scott Jackson Scott County Scottsburg Lestervillé United States Marine Hospital Service Cory Saline City

Martin Is Reelected Leader as Democratic State Committee

The Democratic state committee met at 10 with Parks Martin named chairman by acclamation. The decision, made after caucuses, was completed in about half an hour and left announcements for a future date. The scene reflected intraparty tensions centered on Tom Taggart and Marion county.

Democratic State Committee Parks Martin Martin Marion County Tom Taggart State Committee Grand Hotel Taggart Thegart Jerome Herff Peru Harkins District 8

Miners Debate Injunctions and Wages at Convention

President Mitchell urges miners to vote and demand wage increases as the United Mine Workers meeting discusses injunctions and legal remedies. Credentials report reveals many unions lacking proper seals and organization, while wage-advance gains across states are summarized and a defense fund is urged.

United Mineworkers’ Convention Mitchell P. J. Keenan Pearce Keenan Fahy Blacksmith Union Pennsylvania West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Alabama Mississippi American Federation of Labor Executive Council Congress United States Pri

County Council Advances Budget and Votes on Machines

County council nearly completed work and introduced an appropriations ordinance. Additions include 300 for expert testimony in criminal court and 1268 for county building telephone rent, plus 9965.28 to clear warrants and 2350.22 to the turnpike fund. Total appropriation reaches 103468.81. Machines discussed as a cost of about 500 each, potentially cutting 235 precincts to 150 and generating savings to cover interest. decision likely before November election.

Weather Summary for Indianapolis and Vicinity

Cloudy unsettled weather with occasional showers Wednesday night and Thursday forenoon. Temperature at 7 a m was 36. Noon 43 and 2 p m 46.

Indianapolis Vicinity

Bankruptcy filing lists Elwood Belch assets and debts

The document shows Elwood Belch, a carpenter and contractor, filing for bankruptcy. Debts amount to 8404.69 dollars while listed assets include clothing, a horse valued at 50 dollars, a cow at 40 dollars, a wagon at 25 dollars, and tools at 5 dollars.

Jacob . Belch Elwood Betttto Conelais

Basement Reform Trims Requisition Authority By Board

The Downing Board of works replaced prior free purchases with a requisition system but found it failed. Clerk and custodian misused the process by pre signing requisitions after purchases. A new order directs the board to sign requisitions before purchases are made.

Board of Works Downing Board of Works Sahm Newland Fanning Spencer

Monument fund reaches record total in Lawton

The Lawton monument commission reported subscriptions Wednesday totaling $6.20, bringing the total to date to $1,456.18 for the project.

Lawton Monument

State board of charities meets at state house

The State board of charities held its quarterly meeting in the state house on Wednesday with all members present except Timothy Nichols on Richmond. Reports show 35 county boards of charity appointed since the legislature authorized them and note improved conditions in jails and poor houses where boards operated.

State Board of Charities State House Timothy Nichol‘son Richmond

Janitors' men file small wage claims for four days

Frank Goins and Joseph Miller two colored men dropped from the Tomlinson hall janitorial force filed claims for 4 50 each on Wednesday. They say they were not paid for January 1 2 and a portion of January 4.

Frank ‘Goins Joseph Miller Tomlinson Hall Hhey

The Crime of the Century: First Installment

The Sun announces the first installment of a great story titled The Crime of the Century. Each line promises interest and every chapter entertaining.

the Sun

Painter Fatout Arrested for Burglary at Book Store

James N. Fatout, 36, a painter living at 2317 Eng Vish-ave, was arrested Wednesday morning by Detectives Gerber and Fort on burglary charges. Investigators say he entered the Allison-Enos book store around 6 am with a key, rifled the cash drawer, and was taken into custody after the act, waived examination in police court, and was bound over to the grand jury. Fatout has notable local connections in Indianapolis and was employed painting signs for the company Grand hotel cafe.

James N. Fatout Eng Vish-ave Gerber and Fort Allison-Enos Fatout Joseph Kealing Indianapolis

Duel in Kentucky Leaves Three Dead and Wounded

In Frankfort a pistol duel between Col Colson and Lieut Scott left Scott and Capt Golden dead or dying. Four of Colson's brothers were killed in duels. Demaree and Julian buried. Colson wounded, likely to die, after ten shots fired. Scott's body to Somerset. The incident centers on Colson's Fourth Kentucky regiment and past court martial and reinstatement after influence from Gov Bradley. Julian's life could have been saved, but he died.

Julian Colson Frankfort Scott Golden Luther Demaree Shelbyville George Julian Somerset Demaree Kentucky Anniston Ala Gov. Bradley Washington

Coroner's verdict in Frankfort double murder case

Ethelbert Scott dies from pistol wounds inflicted by David G. Colson in Frankfort on Jan 16. Colson wounded, others injured including Capt. Ben Golden and Harry McEwing. Scott quoted scripture prior to departure for Lexington.

Gelling Out Robes and Shoes at Stout's

Odd fragments describe clothing and shoe items at a shop on Washington Street. References include robes or gowns and men's shoes priced around 38.00 with mentions of van derpool and Janes.

Gelling Bis Horners van Derpool Shoes Ste Stout's Washington St

New York City Narrow Gauge Tunnel Contract Awarded

John B. McDonald wins the largest New York city contract to build a 15 minute tunnel from city hall to Harlem, with four tracks to carry local and express trains under Center and Elma streets. The project costs $35,000,000 with three years of construction and heavy job creation, bonds and security details detailed by city officials.

New York City Hall Harlem John B. McDonald New York City Post Office 28Th-St Center Elma-sts Fourth-ave Broadway Forty-second-st 103Rd St Upper East Side McDonald Municipal Assembly Cit Metropolitan San Franicisco Chicago Lake Michigan Canada South America Richard Croker Tammany Itis

Trial close as judge excludes Turner witness in murder case

Mrs Elsie Turner testified in criminal court about an 1894 marriage to Turner. The defense challenged her admissibility and the judge ruled her tale out. Evidence on Nelson Turner’s body was also presented. The case rests for both sides and a jury deliberation was not expected until Thursday evening.

Elsie Turner Jeffersonville Turner Kealing James Moore A. A. Keppel George Herman Nelson Turner Wall

Hay Will Fight Over Erroneous Lancaster Suit

Evalyn Lancaster sues John Hay justice of the peace for damages from a Crescent laundry discharge dispute. The jury verdict was miscopied by a new clerk and signed as issued. Judge Carter rules the entry valid and too late to amend. Hay contemplates further appeal to the supreme court.

Evalyn Lancaster John Hay Squire’s Court Perry Bro Crescent Laundry Hay Miss Lancaster Carter Mr. Hay Squire Hay Supreme Court

Cime of the Century serial opens in tomorrow's Sun

The Sun announces the first installment of a famed serial story titled The Cime of the Century. Readers are urged to follow the full sequence, with every word to be read in upcoming issues.

the Sun

Miss Mayer reports jewelry theft in Indianapolis shop

Miss Lydia Mayer of Covington visiting Mrs. Mamilé Baker in Indianapolis says she left a lit bag containing diamond earrings a diamond ring a ruby ring and a turquoise ring on a chair while trying a suit at Rinks Cloak House. She later found the bag missing and suspects a woman in the room though no arrest is reported.

Lydia Mayer Covington Mamilé Baker Walnut St Indianapolis Anderson

The Sun Liners Prove Profitable For Advertisers

Commercial spirit drives readers to pay, as liner columns in The Sun show rising success. Testimonials note profitable results from ads, with readership increasing daily. Tell The Sun’s Hers to reach this growing audience and obtain payments.

SUN

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