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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
3
Shelbyville Ind Jan 17 Miss Tessie Smithers died after a tragic accident while ironing her wedding clothes. She reached across the stove and her waist caught fire from a natural gas flare causing fatal burns.
James H. Hatfield of near Richmond has created a perpetual calendar with shifting months, no torn leaves, and a self renewing cycle. It promises savings for advertisers who reuse calendars annually. Also noted is Rev. Dr. J Wilbur Chapman, born in Richmond in 1859, now pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church in New York.
Miss May Summer, 22, of Craigville, Indiana, died suddenly Tuesday night while making her wedding clothes. She was to marry Louis Richter of Galena, Kansas, in two weeks.
John Morgan of Montpelier died from poison in refreshments served at a ball in Marion. Detectives are investigating the incident, which occurred Monday night of last week.
Mrs. Ethel Collins sues her mother Mrs. Sarah Kirk for 2300 dollars alleging the amount is due from her father's estate. The suit contends property was deeded to others without consideration to cheat and defraud the plaintiff.
A collage of Indiana items reports Muncie hospital plans and Marion glass works testing electric pots, plus Murcie 1901 convention, Park Place annexation to Anderson, and a new Marion hotel. Notable deaths include Mrs Mary Stephenson, injuries from a Philippines trip, and public notices about schools, strikes, and local politics.
In New Albany 1896 Republicans were outdone when Adam Heimberger a Democrat rented Lincoln hall for a chicken show to spoof the party. Elsewhere two women quarantined for smallpox refuse fumigation and bath, sparking health officers to step up a stricter quarantine.
General Otis reports American forces widening operations in southern islands. Batangas province held as Schwan’s troops advance toward Layabas and Lagura with Lemerk and Taaland under Wheaton and navy support. Kobbe’s expedition sails for hemp ports. Band 86 Tagalos and Byrne’s actions in Negros yield prisoners and weapons with minimal casualties. Northern Luzon units pursue robber bands with good results.
Reports from San Diego California state the gasoline schooner Anita exploded Monday while entering Magdalena Bay where the battleship Iowa and the cruiser Philadelphia are conducting target practice. The entire crew perished including Captain Funcke mate Charles Anderson engineer William Forrest and three unnamed seamen. It is believed 1000 gallons of gasoline ignited.
In the House Representative Richardson assails Secretary Gage over the custom house sale to the City National Bank of New York. He cites alleged embezzlement charges and questions the bank’s benefits from the 1899 purchase and lease terms while asking what the government gained from the deal. Hopkins defends the secretary’s report and the bank’s handling of taxes.
Wm J Bryan was banqueted by Kentucky lawmakers and backed Senator Blackburn in a taxen fight with Goebel in Louisville. He endorsed the court system, warned of a heavy resistance by Republicans, and signaled Democrats would take the contest to Washington with Blackburn and Bradley asserting Senate credentials.
The Sun announces the first installment of a new story titled The Crime of the Century. Each line promises interest and every chapter aims to entertain readers.
Senator Hoar calls Barrett’s claim that his speech sparked the rebellion "silly" and says only a fool would believe it. War department papers reportedly show Aguinaldo negotiated a secret alliance with Spain at Manila, later abrogated as American forces arrived.
The Roberts committee concluded its work with a unanimous finding that seven members favor exclusion and two favor seating then expulsion. Dearmond and Littlefield drafted the minority report while Lanham and Miers backed the majority. Reports go to the house on Saturday.
At the Democratic national headquarters curiosity grows over a circular sent to editors in the South praising Judge A V A Van Wyck of New York. Some interpret it as an effort to revive a presidential boom started by J J Willetts of Alabama at Saratoga last year.
In Chicago a piano makers strike prompts Smith & Barnes to relocate their factories to Rockford. The move affects about 500 employees as negotiations proceed for immediate removal.
SEPARATE SCHOOLS CHICAGO Jan. 17 A resolution seeks separate schools for boys and girls from the fourth grade to high school. Trustee Schwab notes that boys’ inherited traits and home training in cosmopolitan schools make them unsuitable companions for girls. The plan is in operation in some Louisiana cities.
The circuit court affirmed a common pleas ruling that ex-Congressman Tom Johnson is liable as a stockholder in Recorder Publishing Co, publisher of the Cleveland Recorder. The paper, started to back Johnson and Henry George's single tax, saw Johnson withdraw support after George's death. he admits a $160,000 contribution but says he did not subscribe to stock. The court found him responsible for thepaper's debts.
A medium tonnage sailing vessel was sunk in a recent storm off Green Hill two miles from the Quonocontaug life-saving station. Wreckage washed ashore and topmasts showed three feet above water. Rescue boats could not examine due to rough seas. divers needed to identify the craft. No survivors reported.
CHICAGO January 17 Maj. W. H. Ham mer of the paymaster's department, the army's oldest officer by service, denied retirement by the army board. He is ordered to Manila but resists due to ill health and age.
Three delegations from Puerto Rico arrived on the steamer Philadelphia and will present proposals to President McKinley. They seek extending the Dingley tariff to the island, free trade with the United States, and authorization to raise funds up to ten million dollars for public works and hurricane relief, plus a territorial government under the federal party.
Miss Gertrude Selig daughter of Mr and Mrs M Selig will wed Samuel L Hahn at 6 30 Wednesday at the Americus club. The ceremony will be followed by a wedding dinner and reception with Estelle Selig maid of honor and Rhea Cushman flower girl.
Frank Martin assistant auditor of state announced December tax payments to state colleges. Indiana University receives 29800 Purdue 23850 and Normal School 29850. The figures cover the December payment of taxes.
Four masked men entered the Tygart's Valley Bank at Phillips, West Virginia, blew the safe Tuesday night and escaped toward Grafton on a handcar with $7,000. The article notes counterfeit salve advertising for DeWitt's Witch Hazel.
Naval cadet J. F. Maxwell of North Carolina was dishonorably dismissed after a court martial found him guilty of taking part in the Christmas hazing. The action was announced from Annapolis Maryland dated January 17.
Susie Woods, 22, was fined enough to spend 11 days at the works by Judge Daly on a drunkenness charge. Police records show this is her 11th such offense.
The poet Joaquin Miller is confined to his home in San Francisco for several days due to a severe cold that may develop into pneumonia.
The state insurance department values the reserves of the State Life Insurance Company in Indianapolis at 253 000 dollars for in force policies. On Wednesday morning the company deposited 300 000 dollars with the auditor of state, 57 000 dollars more than the legal requirement.
A digest of scattered items: 14,000 Americans settled in Canada last year. Wisconsin’s Geo. Scofield reports Hurley vice dens closed. Hurley coal traffic rates to rise ten cents a ton April 1. Queen Sophia hosts Chicago women in Stockholm. Frank Rogers kills his landlady in Belgrade Montana. Jealousy noted. Helen Gould donates 59,000 dollars for Brooklyn Y M C A. Buffalo Express and typographical union settle two-year dispute. The Y bridge of Zanesville Ohio to be torn down after 68 years. Lily Whitehouse marries Hon. C J Coventry in Newport. Cincinnati labor council denounces President Ayres over university professors resignations. President Logan seeks 10,609,000 inheritance cap for New York bar. Church collapses in Maloon, Russia, killing 19, injuring 68. Rev. Clark begins third world missionary tour. Petition with 44,700 signatures asks for ex Captain Dreyfus reinstatement to France. National farmers congress selects Colorado Springs as annual site Aug 21–25. Obituaries: Mrs. S M F Henry evangelist. Hannah Ingham. Capt J A Reid. Judge James Phelps.
Report from St John s Newfoundland confirms the wrecked vessel off St Mary s bay reef last week is the German oil tank steamer Helgoland capt Van Rittern of Philadelphia en route to Bergen Norway. The ship carried petroleum and all 38 crew, mostly Germans, are believed lost with no bodies recovered.
Workers in the red department walked out on Wednesday morning seeking higher wages. The trust refused raises and threatened permanent mill closure, risking 500 jobs. In Richmond, a jury awarded $750 damages verdict in the Harlie Lane case against the Richmond school furniture company for personal injuries.
The Sun announces the premiere of a major serial story titled The Crime of the Century. The first installment will appear in tomorrow's issue and readers are urged to read every word.
Births list includes John T and Mary Horsch daughter at 769 W Michigan, Charles Harmening daughter 517 S Delaware, Emi Hogland son 719 Olive, Richard Hanley son 31 Miley, Herbert Whitehead daughter 1123 N Illinois, George Sefton daughter Brightwood. Deaths record Mary Bond pneumonia, Jacob Carey paresis, Ida Miller endocarditis, Joshua Beal senility. Marriages feature many couples including Frank Gerlach and Hessie Johnson, Grant Baker Lizzie Miles, Charles Biles Mattie Darker, Arthur Johnson May Brayton, Harry Keefe Margaret McCarthy.
Indianapolis manufacturers and carpenters union listing jobs and prices. Brick wareroom and shed valued at 1000 dollars. H Wilkins repairs and frame house priced at 1500. Gardner repairs 209. Lockman rebuilds frame house 1500. Brandt stable priced 150.
The A D Crank horse company plans an initiative auction Thursday at the Union Stock Yards. A new barn south of Blair Baker and Walters sale barn will house up to 500 horses and the sale starts around 830 or 9 in the morning.
Jesse Thornburg a painter of 1702 Lewis street fell from a ladder while painting 028 North Meridian street Tuesday afternoon and sustained a fractured thigh a broken knee cap and a broken arm. City hospital physicians say no internal injuries and expect recovery.
A daily business lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. offers a full meal for 100. A ladies’ lunch is served on the second floor. Location listed as Ormonde at 16 W Pearl St.
Sulzer says he believes Secretary Gage is guilty of malfeasance for giving Standard Oil and related crust interests free use of government money, delivering a sharp challenge as he pushes a rules committee inquiry and warns of a broader expose.
Judge Baker in the federal court heard closing arguments in the Consoli dated store service company versus George W Seybold of Logansport over alleged patent infringement of a cash and bundle carrier built by Ashline Company Chicago. The judge noted that Indiana’s manufacturing base leads to many patent cases and remarked the district has unusually many such suits in the last eight years.
Harry Lordon pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after being found under P. M. Shannon’s bed at the Waldorf Astoria. He tearfully said he needed money to finish his education. Shannon opposed prosecution. Lordon held on $500 bail. Jordon, alone except for a San Francisco wife, served with Company E of the First Missouri volunteers and later joined hospital corps. Clerk Galvin, Spanish war veteran, will investigate potential Spanish American War benefits.
Secretary Long and Admiral Bradford urged the Senate Naval Affairs Committee to approve a bill authorizing naval management of a Pacific cable from San Francisco to Honolulu Guam and Manila. Bradford put the total cost at about 10 million dollars. Baylis of the Pacific Cable Company opposed government construction.
A small blaze near Virginia avenue caused a mess at James Duke's sore but no injuries. A colored boy found the box 38 key and called the fire department at North and Blake streets. no fire remained upon arrival. J S Key home at 1231 Sterne avenue suffered $200 damage from an overheated stove fire at 9 50 p m Tuesday.
Former sheriff A. A. Womack paid $1,600 to the county clerk on Tuesday to settle a crim case. Experts had estimated 2,000 due, but Womack claimed 400 was owed to him and the rest offset.
The Ohio editors met in Columbus on Tuesday for their annual gathering. Other notes mention McKinley appointing John Twombley as Denver postmaster and two Italian laborers Morello and Meillis injured on a Woods Run work train with Morello beheaded and Meillis losing both legs, with Meillis facing probable death. Gen. Alonzo Alden, Civil War veteran, died in Troy New York from paralysis.
Local ad from Stout's at 450.5 Washington Street promoting men's shoes priced at 84 cents and two dollar shoes, with a reminder about the old reliable union cooperative laundry and a phone contact.
The Indiana retail lumbermen association met at the Grand hotel, organizing the state committee with officers elected by acclamation. President J. P. Stroup of Waldron and Vice President J. W. Pinnell of Indianapolis lead a board including William Buddebaum. The group discussed reminiscences of trips as they prepare a southern states tour by a five Pullman car special train for 11 days, starting Wednesday.
The will of John Schnable was admitted to probate on Wednesday. The estate including real and personal property was to go to his widow and, upon her death, be divided between sons Albert and Oscar. A codicil granting all to Oscar was improperly witnessed and could not be probated. Albert, a printer at the New York Journal, plans to use the estate to support his brother, an inmate at the insane asylum.
Commissioner Sahm stated the Board of Works had taken no action to grant the Greenwood electric line right to run cars into Indianapolis. He claimed the board had no knowledge of ongoing operation and therefore had not interfered.
John T Brush, baseball magnate and clothing-house proprietor, met with the Board of Works on Wednesday. He signed a paper in his plain style, spoke seriously, and thanked the board as he left. The petition sought funds for an additional sewer connection, approved with the condition that Brush arrange with the street contractor to repair the pavement.
Several more persons have filed for matrimonial relief this week. Names include Douglas and Jason Douglas amid concerns of treatment and drunkenness. Daisy Nerschiedt and Carl Bennerschiiedt face cruel conduct claims, Albert Upham and Minnie Upham report infidelity.
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