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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
8
A rebellion in eastern Venezuela sees government troops defeated in several engagements. In Los Seunas the clash left 275 killed and wounded, with 11 women among the dead. Colombia is reported aiding the insurgents as the interior situation grows grave.
Reports from Colombia say serious fighting continues near Panama between rebel forces and government troops. Gen. Alban, government leader, has been killed in the clashes.
Emperor William has been appointed a field marshal of the British army. He is delighted and will entertain King Farward and royal family at tea on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. The emperor celebrated his birthday on the preceding Sunday.
A blaze on the second floor of the Eli Lilly building at E MecCarty street started in a pile of rubble at 9 30 a m Sunday. Two fire companies and the salvage corps responded. Damage comes from smoke and water and will not exceed a few hundred dollars, all insured. The salvage corps spread 32 tarpaulins saving much fine stock. Origin unknown.
The Italian senate honors Verdi after his death on Saturday in Milan. The premier calls the death universal sorrow from royal palace to cottage, and the government joins the sentiments. King Victor Emmanuel sends condolences to the composer’s family.
Topeka police join Carrie Nation in plans to demolish about 100 saloons in the Kansas capital. Nation, protected by Chief Frank Stahl, vows political action through votes while wielding a hatchet. She confronts Ed Meyer's joint. Meyers' wife strikes Nation with a broomstick but Nation remains unharmed and obtains a warrant against Meyers.
The pope's encyclical on socialism distinguishes Christian democracy from socialism and political democracy. It argues Christian democracy obeys divine law and can fit varied regimes, praising almsgiving and urging Catholics to pursue social reform without sedition. It calls for sobriety and respect for authorities to restore social peace.
Ex king of the ring J L Sullivan foresees Wales’s reign with caution and defends his belt as a people's gift. He hints at future remarks after the throne shift, questions the prince of Wales sport influence, and contrasts royal crown with his ten million dollar belt.
Albert Rabe questions Henchen about a bowler's lack of reply after accepting a ten game challenge. Salvator notes no further communication has been received from Henchen.
Residents on the queen’s visiting list and armed forces in full uniform could pass through the chapel housing the queen’s body in Cowes on Monday. Earlier, the German crown prince Frederick Wilhelm received the order of the Garter from King Edward at 10 a.m. in the Kaiser’s presence and the royal family.
The M C A squad was shut out by the Christians 26 to 7 in a decisive game. The early offense struggled as the Christian defense limited scoring opportunities throughout.
Watkins warns the goose honks high while Ban Johnson calls the association a no go and claims his own is a pippin. President Hickey of the Western league waits to admit Indianapolis and Louisville. He doubts the American association will form. Charles Stroebel of the Interstate league says the name is Dennis and Toledo won’t join next year, though Charley keeps changing his mind every 15 minutes.
Albert C. Johnson of St. Louis came to Fort Smith to claim Ben T. Duval’s wife. He fled after recognizing Mrs. Duval who had married Duval, believing she was a widow. Johnson swore out a bigamy warrant. a mob gathered at Tilles hotel as officers evacuated him to the depot.
In Letcher county Kentucky a moonshine still raid ended with federal marshal Hollafield and deputy Sim Combs killed. Blaine Combs was captured and authorities believe Ambrose Amburgy was wounded but escaped. Blaine Combs was led away as Amburgy fled after three gunshots.
A Monday collision on the West Shore railroad at Weehawken New Jersey killed three Italians and injured several others when an incoming passenger train crashed into a gravel train. The accident occurred as trains met in dense fog at the yard junction.
The American League gathering in Chicago Monday aimed to sign a ten year agreement and transfer 51 percent stock in each club to Ban Johnson in trust. Manager Watkins will skip the meeting noting a $500 guarantee fund he holds, joking the league has ample funds and no trouble in reclaiming it.
Curtis L. Crane died after an accidental blow from his close friend George R. Ainsworth a Harvard student in Ainsworths room. Ainsworth sent for doctors who found Crane unconscious and dead. Dr. Bailey cites possible heart disease as a contributing factor.
Friday, hangman’s day, is billed for Jeffries versus Ruhlin on Feb 15. He defeated Corbett, Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey on Fridays, and each victory was followed by a violent rainstorm, heightening the sensational aura.
Butler leads M T H S 26 to 16 after a lively opening game. Shortridge high school trailed the crack Y throughout, failing to threaten the lead as the series began.
Yale football association elected officers. The manager reports 1900 gross receipts of 44 428.66 and expenditures of 22 356.89. Various sports notes include boxing prospects and bowling league standings, with matches and promotions discussed across several cities.
Arthur R. Barnard, 21, teller at Zion City bank founded by John Alexander Dowie, vanished in Chicago. His father, also a bank official, suspects kidnapping for ransom, while police theorize a highway robbery. Barnard was shot last year resisting two bandits. one convict may be involved. His accounts are reported correct.
Solon A Alloway age 30 of 3611 Massachusetts Ave was instantly killed Sunday night in a rear end collision between two engines in Brightwood yards. Fireman Alloway was stooped over shoveling coal when the switch engine collided with a trailing road engine. Engineer Kennelly and engineer Veenan were backing down to a train. Dr Brown could not save him. Body taken to Adams Krieger morgue. Alloway, with Big Four experience 16 months, leaves a widow and two children. An investigation will fix the blame.
Reports list seventy three small-pox cases in Chicago and deaths including C H Ferguson a Chicago insurance man. Also noted are deaths in New York and Kansas farmers buying elephants for farm work, and various legal and industrial items.
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