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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
3
Everett Johnson seven, kidnaped at Kendallville, taken south on a freight train. Trainmen frightened by its approach, he escaped at a telegraph station and was returned to anguished parents. Other Indiana items include Turpie Lowe case ruling for twelve thousand and seven dollars ending a 14 year fight.
Wayne county honors P. B. Custer of Centerville as the oldest active dancing master in the United States. Born May 7, 1825, in Connersville, he learned music early, bought a banjo, and became in demand for dances across Indiana. He owns a 235 year old violin with inscription by Cremonne Dominique Didelot and has taught 65,443 pupils in Indiana. In 1889 he published Fifty years in the ballroom recording his dance music for more than 75,900 pupils.
Egbert Carter of Adamsboro faced a fatal accident after tossing a dynamite torpedo into Eel river to catch fish. His dog swam after the float and dragged it ashore to his feet before the blast killed the animal instantly. Carter escaped with minor scratches.
Three men arrested at Evansville on suspicion of Owensville bank robberies will be brought to Owensville for trial. The trio is linked to other crimes including the theft of chickens and the Blue Ball church chandeliers.
Mrs. Mary Lanston wife of Mack Lanston a well known cigar maker sues Mrs. Jesse Mulford wife of a Vandalia engineer for 5000 damages alleging malicious defamation of character.
Indoor baseball becomes popular in Laporte with E C Hall, a Union steel chemist, playing a key role in promoting the activity and organizing games.
William J. Bryan addressed several thousand at Music hall on Wednesday night. He focused on trusts and imperialism and spoke vigorously on the money question. He came from Frankfort and dined with Judge Tarvin, then met 26 Ohio legislators at the Grand hotel before leaving for Washington.
Cape Nome mining camp under the Arctic circle will begin in spring with modern mining equipment and a full telephone system and electric light. Articles of incorporation for the Cape Nome Electric Light and Telephone Company have been filed. Population of Nome City is expected to reach 40000 next summer.
Washington dispatch reports Britain and Germany will protest fortifying the Nicaragua canal if built by the U S government. France and Russia may join, with other maritime powers possibly participating in the protest.
Chicago January 18 Mrs Matilda ONeil sues Michael J Shea a letter carrier for 10000 damages over a fight instigated by the carrier. Clarence ONeil seven year old boy was badly beaten after a dispute with a companion.
Frances Quigley, 15, daughter of Superintendent Quigley, was described as worse Thursday morning with congestion of the rings, an alarming condition.
The marquis of Lothian died Wednesday in London, among Scotland’s most prominent noblemen. Rev. J.M. Atwater, former president of Hiram College, Ohio, and longtime professor at Eureka College Illinois and Central Christian College Missouri, died at his Cleveland home Wednesday.
A bronze Daniel Webster statue, gifted by Stillson Hutchins of New Hampshire, was accepted by Secretary of the Navy Long in a ceremony at Massachusetts Avenue and Sixteenth Street. Madame Bonaparte, Webster’s granddaughter, unveiled the veiling flags as dignitaries including Senator Chandler and Representative Lovering attended. The Lafayette Opera House program featured cabinet members, Admiral Dewey, Gen. Miles, and the Marine Band.
Telegraph operator Charles M. Robinson killed John O Neil, 25, of Greensburg, at his Spruce Creek home after discovering him with his wife. He fired five bullets, then two in the head, and later surrendered. O Neil had boarded with Robinson, leaving two weeks earlier amid claims of an affair. An intercepted letter reportedly confirmed the elopement motive.
A note directs readers to page six for a missing detail. Officials have not released further information, but the inquiry continues as investigators seek clarity on the referenced item and its relevance to the case.
George J. Marott's Logansport company petitions the Board of Works for a franchise to run interurban cars in Indianapolis. The route covers Northwestern Ave, Twenty first St, and Illinois St with a five cent fare inside the city. President Marott signs the filing as other petitions for lines from Greenfield Greenwood and Anderson await consideration.
Attorney Henry C. Cox slipped on a stair at the Thorpe block where he has an office. He suffered an acute spinal ailment and could not walk toward the county jail on S Alabama street. Police summoned a carriage and he was carried to his home at 3220 Kenwood Avenue.
In Nevada Missouri on January 18 a 16 year old bride, Mrs William Attewell, was publically whipped in the street by her father after eloping with her husband. Her two brothers held the husband at revolver point as the father lashed the bride with a cowhide, then the trio carried her away to their farm in a wagon amid a family dispute.
Mrs. Cora Helms was awarded a verdict for 2223 against Millard Humes and others on Wednesday. Her husband took 200 from her funds to buy green goods and handed it to Humes, but returned neither money nor goods.
E. C. Atkins & Co. at the corner of Capitol avenue and South street received a permit for a shop valued at $200. A. K. Bigham of 1109 Park avenue was approved for a porch repair valued at $350.
The notice states that a healthy person need not fear dangerous consequences from a late rippe attack if properly treated. It compares it to a severe cold and advises remaining at home and using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as directed for a prompt recovery. Sold by all druggists.
J F Callen editor of Our Standard addressed 60 members of the Indianapolis Anti Saloon League in Meridian affirming drug stores and social clubs sell liquor without license. He cited Indiana figures showing 7 828 retail dealers yielding school funds of 782 800 yet only 409 244 08 received. He blamed the Nicholson law for wider liquor sale outside saloons and recounted Christmas day 1898 drug store liquor purchases. He urged reformers to help saloonkeepers as brothers and suggested Mayor Taggart’s view on liquor sales may differ if drunkenness in clubs were understood.
Washington dispatch reports Nelson A. Miles camp organized and mustered Wednesday night, marking the first activity of the new organization as it waves Spanish American War legacy.
James C. Jack sues Mabel Hazelton in Justice Lockman court over seizure of Sam T. Jack’s burlesque company. Hazelton claims common law marriage to Sam T. Jack and will disputes favor a second wife. Hazelton, calling herself Mrs. Jack, bought the company via executor James Jack. The matter was taken under advisement until 3 p.m.
Gov. Mount received a memorandum from the War Department in Washington listing every war in which United States troops have engaged starting with the Revolutionary War. The document outlines the sequence of conflicts and marks the nation’s military history across eras.
McAbee, a factory inspector, went to Brazil on Thursday to investigate a death at the Republic Iron and Steel Company mill. The incident involved a man killed while on duty at the facility.
Gov. Mount visited Bloomington on Thursday to participate in the Founders Day celebration at Indiana University.
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