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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
3
The South African War influence pushes a tattoo craze in London as aristocrats and women ink brave sweethearts. Designs include initials, dates, hearts, Cupid arrows, crests and war emblems. Tattooing uses bone or ivory tools with charcoal in the wounds, aided by cocaine to dull pain, creating permanent marks of affection for soldiers at war.
Several hundred dollars paid into court for the use of Drew Selby and Co. Portsmouth by the Thompson and Devol receiver was paid out to Thes W Patterson who produced a power of attorney. Patterson is a fraud and has been making similar collections statewide. A county clerk has been ordered to York.
In Clinton township Indiana Monday night a disturbance erupted at the U S church during a revival. Edward Curts sustained a deep gash from a stove poker wielded by Lefe Lady. Curts reportedly struck Lafe Kimball amid a general melee as affidavits are filed and prosecutions expected.
Salem Indiana report states D A Jennings former editor of the Salem Searchlight was beaten by about 20 men and removed from the city Tuesday night. A scandalous publication he planned to circulate was destroyed. Jennings had previously escaped punishment for alleged scurrilous articles and other offenses including beating his wife and daughter.
Dublin Indiana January 31 George Bales at work in the National drill factory was arrested on a larceny charge. He was formerly a car inspector on the Panhandle and is accused of stealing railroad material.
Dublin Indiana January 31 There will be no delinquent tax list to publish in Henry county this year due to a $55 000 surplus in the county treasury and the county being out of debt Wayne county shows 108 fewer delinquent cases than last year The Wayne county democratic convention is set for Cambridge City February 10 The Christian ministerial association district convention will be held here April 2
An industrial school was organized in Vincennes Gymnasium as a proposal for Anderson high school. Crawfordsville reports its pesthouse ready. Louis Alexander, Madison cattle dealer, is missing with 3300 dollars. Glass blowers scarce in gas belt crippling factories. No plague found in Linton. Peru Boers met to oppose expansion. William Moore of Kokomo cites ample gas for years. Daniel Prize near Wabash injured by a limb, eye damaged. Alvin Hadley of Allen County dying from blood poisoning after meat hook injury. Grant County alumni seek Senator Beveridge as speaker. Fred Crossgrave of Munice, 14, injured by toy cannon accident.
Reports from Indiana counties describe robberies including a Muncie burglary of 240 dollars and a switch-engine mishap near Crawfordsville that left a man unhurt. Other items mention a widow dying of starvation after religious mania, a 25 year postal retirements, and a foundry resumption with a tank burst.
J H Geiger Montana state senator admits taking about 3600 after legislature adjourned and says he found 1100 in his room. He says he was approached by bribers to vote against corporation bills but refuses to name them. He claims he never sold his vote though he took money.
January 1899 vs January this year shows heavy delinquencies in vehicle licenses. One horse buggies and wagons figures are listed with low renewal rates. Controller Johnson urges steps to prod delinquents and recover unpaid licenses.
Estella Bailes of 9 N California St faces two charges for drunkenness while Henry Shunk, 67, involved in an assault case at the same residence. Bailes failed to appear, case continued, then she was released on own recognizance. A Sunday melee at the house led to broken stove, glass, and a cut head on Bailes amid a broom attack.
The mayor's cabinet met in the courthouse basement to discuss hospital crowding. Attendees noted the new executive office, Delft-blue cuspidors, and green carpet. They contemplated a future addition while weighing charity patient capacity and potential limits on pay patients.
The Commercial club held its noon meeting at the clubrooms. Only two candidates, Wm. E. English and Charles E. Coffin, are discussed for the presidency with Walter Tastman favored by many for his time to devote to club affairs.
Captain Wilde reports an explosion of blank cartridges aboard the Wheeling while firing a salute near Cavite. Gunner's mate Charles Campbell killed. Albert Nelson fatally wounded. others injured include Samuel Freeland Long David Conroy Arthur Browne Ernest Beicht and Lt Commander Frank E Beatty. Cause not yet determined.
Egg consignments from farmers remain tight while shippers pay 14 cents a dozen. Eastern markets have ample stocks and ship at 14 cents. If cold weather continues and supplies run out, prices are expected to rise. Poultry prices also rise with spring hens up 1 1/2 cents.
William Howe, a laborer of 1286 West Washington Street, was arraigned in police court on a charge of criminally assaulting Bertha M. Morton, age 14, of 804 West Washington Street. The girl, described as feeble minded, contradicted herself on the stand. Howe’s attorney contends he was not at the Washington Street location when the assault occurred.
The State Board of Agriculture elected Sid Conger of Flat Rock to succeed Charles Downing who resigned after becoming Secretary. Conger won on the second ballot with eight of fourteen votes. Mortimer Levering was absent. Also reelected general superintendent of grounds Hiram Howlard. Bonds approved for treasurer at 25,000 and secretary at 5,000.
Miss Marion Edass of Memphis believed she wed Norwood Brown of Winfield Kansas in a telephone ceremony. A impostor posing as Brown received her money after the wedding, Brown has been out of the country. Brown reportedly vanished and a cousin held funds for Edass. In Denver, Gov. Thompson backs a measure to require a medical board to grant marriage licenses after examining applicants for mental and physical fitness.
Birth notices for Geo Sierert, Henry Stumph, William Meyer, Daniel Baum, W E Burris, William Robertson, W E Ryan, Ed Bentheyson, Judge Walker, Robert Heansel, William Huber, Pat Cavanaugh, Charles Clifton and others. Deaths include Infant Starke, John Thomas, James Howard and George Siehlin. Marriages include Pfeffer Porter, Campbell Strange, Judson Duncan, Davis Clay, Hadley Klingensmith, Ford Jackman, Summers Sunstolt, Schmidt Benn er, Jones Doerre. Building permit for Mary L Young at 1833 Tecumseh St for a double frame house valued 31,400.
The report records 2388 deaths and 3010 births in 1899 with a death rate of 11.94 per 1000. Violence caused 124 deaths. Diphtheria had 306 cases with 51 deaths, smallpox 51 cases, and scarlet fever 491 cases. Total expenses were $52996.99.
Anna P Dunlap sues Joseph A Dunlap for divorce citing failure to provide and abandonment. Separately Gov Mount visited Plainfield to assist at a boys reformatory dedication. State florists plan 7 30 pm Feb 6 meeting. note on Show matters. Indiana guards to muster next Monday. breech loading field gun shipments noted. Appellate court upholds $750 rent judgment against Indianapolis gas companies. Local man Crozas injured by accidental gunfire. Wisenbeiss says not serious. Bronze door bids rejected. set for February consideration. Ervin Winker arrested for petit larceny but denies guilt.
Judge Alford sentenced James N Fatout to 60 days in jail and a $30 fine on the petit larceny charge. Detectives caught him at the Allison Enos bookstore after obtaining a key while employed by the firm. Fatout pleaded guilty and offered no explanation.
Fleischman Frieverg Co and others based in Cincinnati petition T Galligan Co of Ridgeville Indiana to be declared involuntary bankrupts. They allege a $1,000 debt and a transfer of jewelry stock to G F Deitsch for a sham $6,000 sum to hinder creditors.
Chicago based M. F. Mullen claims the title of champion beef dresser and issues a challenge to Harry D. Moff of the Abaticir NeeY company, signaling a contest over prestige and skill.
Labor commissioner McCormack and factory inspector McAbee travel to Montgomery in Daviess county on Thursday to investigate a 60 man strike by Borwin Young & Co Chicago contractors for the B and C S W railroad. They were told the firm owes two months wages and legal action may follow to recover the pay.
The attorney-general rules all county officers under the current fee and salary law may collect from their successors the fees for services rendered but unpaid. Heirs of the ex-officer inherit the same right to recover these fees.
City Markets Rafts a detailed price sheet from Indianapolis market listings dated January 31, detailing smoked meats, lard, fresh pork loins, cottage hams, and various cuts. vegetables, fruits, nuts, canned goods, coffee, teas, and imported foods. Also included are prices for fish, oysters, seeds, and animal feeds with per unit and bulk quantities.
A dense catalog of hides leather and animal products with prices for beef hides tallow kip calf and city prices. Also includes drugs oils butter cheese eggs live poultry coal and various feed and flour prices. Multiple items listed with per unit and per unit weight amounts and shop terms.
Fragmentary timetable text shows scattered times and routes including Colum Ind Louis and St Louis West. Limited legible items suggest a schedule snippet with morning and afternoon departures but many illegible entries prevent precise details.
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