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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1901

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Funeral Train Carried Ex-Gov Mount Home to Crawfordsville

The funeral train carrying ex Governor Mount left Union Station at 9 10 Saturday morning for Crawfordsville. A military escort and six pallbearers bore the casket from Denison while a large party including Gov Durbin and state officials followed in private cars. Music was limited by the family's request with only Chopin's funeral march played at First Presbyterian Church.

Gov. Mount Union Station Crawfordsville Ross Denison Indianapolis Gen Taylor Hunt Jones Hart Martin McCormack Supreme-court Brown Baker Johnson Remy Fairbanks Beveridge First Presbyterian Church Chopin Henry Hart Mount State House

Ex-Gov James A Mount laid to rest at Crawfordsville

Ex Governor James A Mount was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery after a ceremonial procession through Crawfordsville Indiana. The funeral train arrived at 10 99 with crowds at several stations, led by Indianapolis bands and a local militia escort. About 2 000 locals lined the streets as the body was moved to the courthouse for services.

Crawfordsville Ind James A. Mount Oakhill Cemetery Midland Crossing New Ross Jamestown Farmer Statesman Citizens Committee Elmore J. F. Harney Charles H. Travis W. P. Herron A. F. Ramsey J. R. Bonnell Indianapolis Court House

Queen in Comatose State As Royal Train Moves Toward Osborne

London dispatch reports the queen in a nearly comatose condition, unable to move without help, with prayers planned in churches Sunday. Emperor William near Osborne and the Prince of Wales summoned, Princess Louise also traveling by royal train. Rumor of death circulated Saturday but is discounted by Lord Salisbury.

Princess Louise Osborne House London Lord Salisbury Prince of Wales Sandringham Osborne

Queen in grave condition as royal notice issued

The prince of Wales altered plans to visit Osborne house where the queen lies ill. A noon bulletin reported the queen in great physical prostration with grave anxiety. Reports from Manchester and Liverpool papers claimed a slight stroke and eye-sight failure, with Prof. Pagenstecher summoned. later bulletins said she was perceptibly worse. The queen's children would stay with her Friday night, except the Duke of Connaught and the dowager empress Frederick.

Manchester Courier Christ Duke of Connaught Berlin Frederick

Emperor William and Duke of Connaught to Osborne

Emperor William travels with the duke of Connaught toward Osborne and is due to arrive at Flushing early Sunday morning. He is accompanied by a minister, a military aide, a medical attendant, and several officers, with the German ambassador welcoming him upon arrival.

London Emperor William Duke of Conaught Osborne Flushing Kaiser

The Queen's Illness

The queen is ill and in failing health causing shock among English people. Officials caution that death is not imminent but her ailing constitution and war losses weigh on her. Rumors of regency for the Prince of Wales arise though parliament must order it.

Africa Lady Churchill

Weather Outlook for Indianapolis 36 Hours

Forecast covers Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m January 20. Expect fair weather tonight and Sunday. Morning temperature 15 degrees, noon 23, 2 p m 27. Saturday night stays clear with mild warming into Sunday.

Indianapolis

Roosevelt Wolf Escape Rumor In Colorado Denied

Denver reports that telegraph wires carried a wild tale claiming Vice president elect Roosevelt was freed by wolves for four hours Friday. Meeker inquiry finds no corroboration and notes a bear story also lacks foundation. The hunting party has camped in the game region with one mountain lion and one wildcat recorded.

Denver Col Roosevelt

13 Husbands Desert Wives Prompt Charity Appeal

The Charity Organization Society reports 13 deserted wives in two weeks seeking aid for food and basic needs. Cases include husbands leaving for weeks to months, with episodes of return and renewed desertion. One family housed at Friendly Inn and another with a six week old child struggle to pay rent and gas.

Charity Organization Society

County Report Details 1900 Finances and Projects

County commissioners reported for 1900, starting with 204 730.44 and ending with 74 122.58 to return to the general fund. They spent 810 336.49 from 679 728.52 receipts, funded a power plant for about 130 000, built bridges, applied 10 000 to debt, and reissued 200 000 in bonds at a lower rate while debt remained 1 190 000.

Middle Doors Ordered in St John’s Church

Indianapolis fire chief Barrett warns large halls and church interiors lack proper life saving features. He cites K P hall on Ohio street and Redmen's hall on Washington street as needing better protections, with many dance halls failing to provide escape routes. He notes only English's opera house is safest and urges middle doors at St John’s church. lacks authority to enforce changes without city ordinance.

P. Hall Ohio St Redmen’'s Washington St Tomlinson Hall St. John's Church

Capt Dave Oliver Likely Not Named House Clerk

Indianapolis based Capt Dave Oliver faces uncertain prospects for a House clerk post. Clerk Essmann favors Olive but Speaker Artman deems hiring unnecessary under current expense rules. A bill may be required to allocate funds, while a conference committee works to reconcile Senate amendments.

Capt David Olive Indianapolis House of Representatives Ess House Essmann Artman Olive Senate Leighty Cuba Clive

Quarantine Ordered at Cook County Hospital

Chicago health commissioner orders quarantine of Cook County Hospital after 28 smallpox cases found inside the institution.

Chicago Commissioner-of-health Reynolds Cook County Hospital

Expansion In Diamonds Drive Marketing At Local Jewelers

A local jeweler notes direct diamond sourcing from the cutter to cut costs for customers. J. P. Mullally, jeweler and optician, located at 28 Monument-place, promotes value while Wulschner's in E. Worth area advertises services from a dental office in Stevenson Building. Old telephone reference 29780.

J. P. Mullally Monument-place

Forged Checks Involving New York Store Scam

A messenger delivered a forged secretary of state letter signed by William H. Blodgett to take 46.10 from the New York store. The deed used an 8.90 overdue bill and a 55 check signed by Jesse Overstreet. The money was paid to a man at the Imperial hotel and Friday the check proved forged. detectives investigate.

New York Secretary of State William H. Blodgett Jesse Overstreet Imperial Hotel Blodgett Transa

Laxative Brome Quinine Fablets Sale Ad

A vintage drug ad promotes Ay Laxative Brome Quinine Fablets with a money back guarantee. It notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and lists a price of 2 cents.

E. W. Grove

Burns Faces Insanity Claim In Ring Theft Case

Arthur G. Burns is examined for insanity in a ring theft from Minnie Cole on West Christie. He claimed the angels were coming in court and disrupted proceedings. Detectives suspect he feigned insanity to avoid punishment, with the case postponed pending evaluation.

Hughes Bicycle Factory Fire Ravages New York Building

A large bicycle toy and baggage factory owned by F. L. Hughes burned Saturday in New York City. Losses totaled $95,000 with the building alone estimated at $35,600. Firemen conducted several rescues at the scene.

Rccuest&r N. Y F. L. Hughes

Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets

A brief note notes laxative Bromo Quinine tablets marketed as remedy for cold symptoms. Mentions nurse Janes Dustiess Osta in connection with the product or its administration.

Troops in the Orient Praised for Discipline and Conduct

Gen Corbin reports to Gen MacArthur that Manila troops show lower drunkenness than American garrisons. He notes a single drunkard can skew civic impression, while praising discipline and efficiency. He declares houses of prostitution are not licensed, protected, or encouraged by authorities.

Manila MacArthur United States Dni

Cavalry Lieutenant Killed on Scout Near Penaranda

Lieutenant John Morrison of the Fourth Cavalry was killed during a scouting expedition near Penaranda on Friday. Morrison died in action and his men recovered his body.

Manila John Morrison Fourth Cavalry Penaranda Morrison

Blizzard in Gotham Causes Fatal Derrick Accident

A sudden 15 minute snow squall hit New York at 11:15 am, with dense white particles and high wind. During the blizzard a derrick collapsed at 12 E Twenty third street, killing two laborers Edward and William Nelson and seriously injuring James Murray.

New York Edward William Nelson James Murray

Local residents and incidents in city life

Buffalo and Pittsburg visitors call on the Sipes. A junk dealer, Isaac Sagalousky, is indicted for trading in trade mark bottles. Social democrats plan a national convention in Indianapolis. W H Bass resigns from the manual training high school and turns to photography. Grace Ensley explains theft of 50 dollars in a beer garden. Bond laws for city hospital and fire department approved. bonds to be issued in February. Various arrests and a medical emergency noted. A Big Four worker identified in epileptic episode. Two women, both colored, detained in a separate case of missing money. one suspect named.

Isaac Sagalousky Pat Ward Social Democrats Indianapolis Oue Party Grace Ensley S. Senate Ave John Mahan Grand Jury Storey Thorndike & Palmer Boston Frank W. Vaille Philppines United States Elks Jas. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Meridian Washington Sts Wm. Dalzell Brightwood Jessie Connard Chestnut St Maggie Kelley

When You Have a Good Thing Push It

Classified line promotes sale of box couches and dress boxes at Mahomney store 2439 Massachusetts. Claims lowest city prices and warm patterns.

Mahomney Massachusetts

Perry Picks Up the Glove for Heat Plant Battle

The Light and Power Co executive Perry and Test bought property at Kentucky avenue and Maryland street near the junction, signaling potential hot water heating plans if natural gas fails. The move counters the Home Heating Co which already secured a franchise to build a central plant. Proponents warn of street disruption if conduits appear.

C. C. Perry C. E. Test The Light and Power Company Kentucky-ave Maryland St Home Heating and Light Company Perry

Mitchell to Seek Unopposed Re election At Miners Convention

President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will run unopposed for re election at the convention opening Monday in Tomlinson hall. Vice president T L Louis and secretary treasurer W H Wilson also face no opposition. About 1000 to 1500 delegates from roughly 200000 members will attend, with potential for 300000 in legislative reach. A wage scale conference with operators starts January 31 in Columbus Ohio. The union executive board has held talks with hoisting engineers firemen and blacksmiths about a possible four way union. no agreement yet though engineers have made a proposal for miners to consider.

John Mitchell United Mine Workers Tomlinson Hall T. L. Louis Ohio W. H. Wilson Miners’ Organization Columbus

I S Anderson Dying From Pneumonia at Home

J S Anderson, a well known insurance man, lies at death's door from pneumonia at his home 329 N Illinois St. He has been ill several days. Mrs Barclay Walker is a daughter.

J. S. Anderson N. Tilinois St

Robbers Shoot a Marshal in Bristow Bank Heist Bid

In Bristow Oklahoma Territory deputies and three robbers fought through a bank safe raid. Deputy U S Marshal Frank Cochran confronted the thieves as the second shot rang out. a lookout fired buckshot wounding him fatally. The bandits fled empty handed.

Oklahoma City O. T Bank of Bristow I. T United States Frank Cochran Sen Cochran Cochran

Noisy torpedo claim and a string of losses across cities

Reports note a Swedish Maj Ange claims a noiseless torpedo. A fire in Fithian, UL, caused 15000 dollars in damage. Mrs. Louise Bowers in Chicago lost a 2500 dollar brooch. Milo Stevens & Co. in Washington report over 80000 pension claims burned Friday night. G A R meets in St Louis Monday to pick next encampment site. Carib Prince damaged after collision with Limer Cymric near London. Jacob Mertz of Omaha willed property to his fiancée Barbara Lily. Robert Kramer 16 of Wilkes-Barre caught stealing and seeks reform school. Convict G E Swain inherits part of 31.5 million while in prison and is wanted again for horse theft. Porter, cashier at Warren Bank, Bowling Green, charged with 9000 short and pleads for time to present evidence.

Louise Bowers Chicago Maj Ange Milo Stevens & Co Washington St. Louis Limer Cymric Carib Prince London Prince Jacob Mertz Omdha Barbara Lily Robert Kramer Wilkesbarre Reformatory G. E. Swain Porter Warren Bank Bowling Green

Also Mentioned on This Page

TO Musig New Victoria Louise Ken Liverpool Post Pagenstecher Wiesbaden William Regency Talk Ture Colorado Meeker Cupid Charity Organization For Relief Barrett Oth Dave Oliver Man John Banks Wulschner E. Worth Stevenson Billy Blodgett Burns Lawyer Hynes Arthur G. Burns So Criminal Court Minnie Cole W. Christ Hynes Ihlefame Corbin Mac Arthur Lieut. Morrison Gotham City Life A. E. Sipe Buffalo, XN. Y Sam F. Sipe Pittsburg, Pa J.C. Sipe W. H. Bass Manual Training the Light and Power Company Mitchell I. S. Anderson Fithian, UL
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