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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1900
Page
2
The hotel-keepers convention criticized a statewide insurance combination raising premiums. William A. Brunker of Farmersburg alleges his property insured costs rose from 2.25 to 4.50 and later 7.18 as rates climbed, with no payout from losses. Local figures estimate townwide insured value at 177790 dollars amid rising costs and repairs.
Chairman Wheeler stated the investigation into the police department will begin after funding is approved. Preliminary moves include locating evidence and identifying witnesses while the council awaits the official report and signed resolution. Mayor Taggart offered a stenographer and Controller Johnson must approve the appropriation.
An effort is under way to reinstate Sergeant Crane to the police force. Supt. Quigley would favor the move as he did not want him removed initially. Chairman Roth of the safety board stated he knew nothing about the request.
Charles Girton has entered suit against George Rubush for 500 dollars alleging Rubush unlawfully possesses 18 horses including two described as Roman nosed, eight wagons and eight sets of harness belonging to Girton.
Minnie Hollis sues Joshua L for divorce claiming infidelity and failure to provide. Augusta Nux accuses Frank Mix of cruelty and seeks custody of their two children. Asbury Jones charged with failing to provide for Jennie for eighteen years.
The $13 040 damage suit over Lemuel F Montague's death near Acton camp meeting ground was heard Monday morning before Judge Carter. The widow filed the suit against the Big Four railway company.
Chairman C E Newlin of the prombi ion county committee calls a county convention for February 2 at Shover's Hall to nominate a county ticket and reorganize the committee. National chairman O W Stewart will address the gathering.
John Edwards withdrew the not guilty plea and admitted burglary. He pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and the court sentenced him to one year in the workhouse and a $1 fine.
Grant Watkins Sherman Watkins and Edward Munroe appeared in police court with cases set for Jan 24 by Judge Daly. Detectives arrested them at Ingalls Indiana for allegedly stealing 140 dollars of primping and gas fixtures from John Lazarus at 2114 N Pennsylvania St. Johns Campbell faced fines for drunkenness and throwing stones. Irvington public schools reopened after repairs. A meeting on woman suffrage and prohibition is planned at New York and Alabama streets with Amanda Taits on affirmative and S L W Bicknell on negative. A 10000 dollar capisk was incorporated by Monde Davis M Isgrigg E G Iserigs Richrd and S Richards Cale quality. Beware of
The Indiana and Jincks coal operators meet Denison Monday while state delegates gather in corridors. A joint convention with miners opens Tuesday with 100 to 300 operators expected. A heated dispute looms as miners seek a large raise, while some operators may push for a cut. The Brazil district notes a 25 cent ton decline to preserve the current scale, amid talks that the convention could last two days to two weeks.
Ex police judge C. E. Cox and former city official W. W. Spencer weigh the miners convention vote on a 16 to 1 resolution. Both see the move as a bid to keep politics out and support free silver in principle.
Northern Indiana investigations by labor commissioner Ti P McCormack reveal coercion to sign wage relief petitions and forged affidavits posted at factories. Some workers report discharge threats and partial wage withholdings. A Richmond strike by Gaar Scott & Co. workers prompts inquiry. Studebaker South Bend leather workers strike may settle with fair pay and prompt reinstatement.
Charles W. Owens sues Parry Manufacturing for 2000 alleging negligence over a machine that tore and lacerated two of his fingers during work. Owens claims the company failed to keep the equipment in proper condition.
Reports note a Scarlet fever scare in Sioux Falls South Dakota while Georgia campaigns against illegal insurance firms. Secretary Gage calls for more fractional silver. Other items include Cassatt wedding in Philadelphia and yellow fever deaths returning to New York after Santiago.
A fragment notes a sale at Stout's offering shoes advertised at unusual prices during a week. The readable line lists figures like 2,002 dollars and 1.25 dollars, suggesting a promotional gimmick or typographical error. No clear date or full items are present.
Explosions by dynamite fishing have weakened the Sugar creek bridge in Marion township. County council refuses funding for a new bridge. Local anglers petition commissioners for a hewn foot log to restore passage.
Evansville indiana papers report John Scarborough shot his sweetheart Louise Mitchell on Saturday night after confronting her about other suitors. He fled but was later arrested as details emerge of the deadly confrontation and restraining family intervention.
Births list includes William Bodwell and Katie Bodwell with a son. Adam Mueller and Emma Mueller with a daughter. Thomas Gordon and Agnes Gordon with a daughter. Robert Simon and Frederika Simon with a son. A Bohm and Louise Bohm with a son. B Dean and Mattie Dean with a son. Charles Kimster and Josie Kimster with a daughter. Luther Waggoner and Hattie Waggoner with a daughter. Edward Taylor and Rebecca Taylor with a daughter. Frederick McHunter and Maggie McHunter with a daughter. Joseph Harmon and Lizzie Harmon with a son. A Bohm and Louise Bohm with a son. births dated within the listing. Deaths list includes Sarah Shue in phthisis, Elizabeth Kennington in pneumonia, Minnie Sage in epilepsy, Anna Cram in hemorrhage, William Alexander in tuberculosis, Carrie Hansen in old age, Joseph Dierschman in scald, Mary Wheeler in empynemia, and Infant Van Camp stillborn. Marriages include Walter Booth and Phoebe Wuntsman, George Werden and Clara Danner, Frank Deggemeyer and Harriet Harrington, John Brine and Stella Anderson, Savannah Jacoby and Lusette Ford.
Willam Katteman at 812 N East Street files repairs. Hardacre at 20% Yandes Street constructs a frame house. S Schoen at 949 Virginia Avenue files repairs for $50. J T Brush rear of Whenblock costs $2,302. MM R MecCullum at 3423 Hoyt Avenue lists £900. J S and W E Lenox at corner Ash and Twenty fifth Streets barn valued $150. G W Bersh at 1805 Belefontaine Street barn valued $150.
Richmond Ind. jury in the John Elwis Robinson & Co. suit for $5000 damages for the loss of a hand returns a $2000 verdict. Randolph county Democrats plan a mass convention at Winchester on February 10. The American tin plate company is leasing pass territory near Middletown. Dan Daniels, once from Richmond, wrote articles on American magazine literature for Britannica volumes. George Smith near the city reports a cow that has produced nine calves in four years.
Anderson Indiana January 22 Mrs Blanche Laramore a music teacher in township schools drowned Monday while fording White river. The body was recovered.
Mrs. Hattie Goodwin cousin to Joaquin Miller the poet died at her home in Richmond Indiana. The death was reported from the city on January 22.
John McGee of West Alexandria killed Constable McCammon after a prisoner refused release. Missouri seeks an injunction against Illinois over the Chicago drainage canal. The president nominated Brigadier Generals Randall and Bell. International athletic events delayed until 1901. Milwaukee to host the national wheelmen meet. Streetcar workers in Troy see a 40 percent wage cut. Two doctors testified in the Molineux case in New York. Rat plague crisis spurs actions in Japan. Mrs. Jane Dietz perishes in a New York fire. John P. Larney dies after a buggy accident in Central Park. Washington debates Robarts minority report and oath requirements.
Sunday sermon notes from Rev B A Jenkins Rev J A Milburn Rev A Philputt Rev C C Rowlison Rev Fether Huntington and Rev A J Graham quoted on duty world purity and collective wisdom. Ladies shop sale promotion at Stout's 318 Massachusetts with free car ticket offer.
Tomorrow shoppers at Wm. H. Block Co will receive a free pair of kid gloves with purchase of a de scrib ed blue black jackets of all wool Kersey. Jackets priced down from 15 to 20 dollars to 10.90 while gloves are offered free with each jacket. Stock includes satin lined leather gloves and mercerized Italian fabrics in red black and blue.
In a basement sale the Popular Block offers coal shovels galvanized tools and stove lifters at low prices. Highlights include coal scoops and shovels, stove boards, and washing machines with simple operation and three styles, priced from 15 to 4.50 dollars.
The Central labor union will vote Monday night to boycott King and Co packers for using non union workers bought barrels from A Minter and Fred Brandt coopers. The grievance committee will report and coopers delegates will rally support for the central body.
The Board of Works awarded gravel roadway contracts on Reisner street and Morris to Lambert, with J E Mann involved. Additional gravel work on Howard street and associated alleys, and J B Mann on Reisner street. Petitions call for creosote block pavement on Noble street and a sewer project along the first alley north of Thirteenth from Brooks to West.
The contract to clean improved streets in 1906 went to Charles H. Stuckmeyer at 18 percent per 10 000 square feet swept. The board believes the work fits the $50 000 appropriation. It may set the crew size and designate teams. The city will pay for half the space between street car tracks. Work must be done between 9 pm and coping.
Interstate Stock Yards reports Monday receipts for cattle hogs and veal with price ranges for good to prime and common stock and feeders. Indianapolis and Chicago markets show varied cattle hog and grain prices alongside futures and local grain quotes.
The advertisement promotes ladies gloves in French kid with three clasps and glace style. It claims skilled French workmanship, wide color and size options, and fitting at a glove counter with guaranteed quality. Prices listed as $1.75 and $2.00, plus a few dozen odd and soiled pairs offered at bulk per pair.
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