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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1899
Page
2
A court filing quotes Mr Duhme outlining the plaintiffs case and their legal strategy. The document frames the dispute around key factual allegations and sought relief.
A new twist in the Chase custody saga emerges from Poland Springs Maine. Charles Duhme claims he could prove an attempt to throttle the young heir while Attorney Probasco denies any plan to seize him or confine him in an asylum.
Abe Jacobs barroom keeper at 517 W Washington Street and 12 men faced liquor sale on Sunday charges. Attorney John Spahr sought a continuance and a jury trial but Judge Cox denied delays and summoned jurors immediately. Spahr attempted a venue change which the court overruled as a tactic. The trial began late in the afternoon.
The board of review reviewed building and loan associations on Monday, disposing of about 30 cases and noting two-year jumps in figures. The assessment is expected to be similar to last year with notable changes in the money at different times for several associations including North-side, Royal, New year, and Nothing West Indianapolis saving and loan firms.
Waltercott, colored, fined for gambling and obstructing a sidewalk after shooting craps on S Meridian. William Gray, charged with assault and battery after colliding with Andrew J. Miller on a bicycle. John Owens and Robert Cooksy jailed on larceny warrants. William Chappel released after wife testified with infant present. Otto Noffke and Frank Knuth fined for upsetting sign boards. William Springer to face assault and battery with intent to kill his daughter after incident on Baltimore Ave.
Streetcar workers in New York slow to strike actions with union and non union crews. In Wheeling West Virginia non union men depart city after union members return. Carnegie Steel in Homestead Pennsylvania runs normally. discharged workers not reinstated. Sunday assaults on Cleveland union streetcar workers cause bruised heads and broken windows.
The fee and salary commission reports growing inequalities in county fees and salaries as 160 officials answer 450 survey blanks. Sheriff and recorder offices show greatest gaps. Indiana has done the only systematic study. The commission will meet next Wednesday to plan data tabulation and the secretary will visit county seats to obtain missing details.
Judiciary committee failed to report on the ordinance declaring the plant a nuisance after a Saturday hearing. Chairman Rauch supported the measure while Mr. Allen opposed it and Mr. Little did not sign, saying the investigation was incomplete. Most speakers favored the yards, predicting rising property values for nearby residents.
Three Rivers dispatch reports Grande Mere village and Alger mills in ruins after a large fire. Telegraph service is interrupted and emergency communications are disrupted across the area.
Births list several couples and newborns with addresses in this area. Deaths report multiple ages and causes, listing residences and hospitals. Marriages Licenses include twelve couples, with names matching the registry entries.
The Board of Works contracts with Sun Vapor Light Co for 20 street lights at 16.25 each for six months. It overrules a remonstrance against brick paving the first alley east of Thinois street between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets, noting only ten of 21 residents signed. Action rescinded on brick for the alley south of Vermont Street from Meridian to Capitol Avenue due to remonstrance.
The Western Paper Company three story building in Chicago burned at noon. Fire killed floor-walker Johnson and an aged watchman Witka may also be dead. Robert Hawkins, a colored watchman, climbed a ladder and made 15 trips to save 15 girls atop the burning building. Four girls and two men are missing. Property loss was estimated at 40 000.
Sheriff Nelson labels the suspect as the man who broke jail here 28 years ago. He admits three marriages and says he has no money or lawyer, relying on the Lord after a lengthy faith-filled life. Jester notes no friends and a 50 year devotion to faith.
Ex-Gov William J. Stone and reporter Don Reavis clashed in the Union Trust Building as Reavis questioned Stone about elevator stock tied to the Mullanphy bank. Stone allegedly chased the reporter with an open knife while threatening to kill him. attorney G. S. Hoss intervened to avert a possible tragedy.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on July 3 the Sunday baseball cases before Squire France were continued to Saturday. Players from Youngstown and Fort Wayne posted bond. The Good Citizens League swore out affidavits and plans to pressure Robinson Park closure on Sunday amid rumors choir singers were paid to sing.
Grandma Weaver age 86 died Monday noon at her daughter Mrs Hutsell home in North Indianapolis after 25 years residence in the suburb. She was born in Kentucky and had been a widow for many years. She left six great grandchildren in the area and retained strong mental faculties until death.
North China Daily News recounts the abduction of Yale’s Dr Yung Wing by Prince Ching agents in Pekin. Captors bound him and tortured him to extract funds, with an American resident securing his release and guiding him toward Tianjin and then Japan.
Justice Smock received a letter from Rev W C Taylor of Jefferson City Missouri stating he would arrive Thursday to assume the pastorate of College Ave Baptist Church.
In Star's hall North Indianapolis on Monday night the boxing bout between Jesse Lutsel and Nick Stadfelit was declared off due to the death of Lutsel's grandmother.
John Billingsley, a farmer near LeRencburg Indiana, was seated with doors open when a pack of dogs chased a fox through his hallway. They hit his chair, knocked him down, and a pipe stem was forced down his throat, causing dangerous injuries.
Foreign capitalists are negotiating to reopen the Arrow nail company plant in Anderson Indiana that was closed months ago due to the trust. They aim to operate it independently of the trust.
A crowd of boys lighted firecrackers labeled patriots in front of C. G. Weiss at 607 North East Street. A roof fire started Monday at 2:10 pm, causing $25 in loss. The home was unoccupied at the time.
A broad sweep of reports lists Maj Miles visiting ex Secretary Sherman in Mansfield Ohio. Bryan to deliver July fourth address in Atlanta. Feuds flare as Hatfield commits a train killing inWilliamstown West Virginia. Other items mention Nashville in dry dock repairs, a Havana death, burglaries, political meetings, canal projects, and assorted legal cases.
The city controller reports 21 221 bicycle licenses issued in the last six months, surpassing the 18 854 licenses recorded for all of 1893, highlighting a surge in bike registration and compliance.
The fifth annual USGA championship opened at Lake Forest on Monday. After score cards Sunday night, the two top qualifiers will join the match play Tuesday. Favorites include champion Douglas with Walter J. Travis and Walter B. Smith close behind.
Mrs. Aman da Conaway, postmistress of Guoinsville in Dillsboro Indiana, suffers a peculiar affliction causing bones to break under normal pressure leaving her helpless.
The steamer Tees arrived Sunday night in Vancouver carrying a large party of Dawson miners and over 1 million dollars in gold dust aboard.
The imperial yacht Hohenzollern with Emperor William aboard set sail from Travemunde for an extended voyage into the north on Monday.
Mrs. L. Clune, 711 E. Georgia St, in personal crisis, tried morphine Sunday but was saved by Dr. Karchner of the dispensary staff. Her rent was due and she had no money.
Albert Sahm was appointed secretary by Chairman Fanning and accepted vows to devote himself to the work. A letter read at Saturday's convention showed Sahm's business interests would prevent him from taking the chairmanship if offered. Fanning will appoint his executive committee within the next two or three days.
The Columbus club returned for a game after the Fourth of July spectacle. Butler nearly lost a hand from a firecracker picked up off the ground by a spectator. Te beau pressed President Goit to ban firecrackers as a precaution and asked fans to avoid harming players.
Mrs. Louisa Witthoft aged 74 of 321 South East Street died at 11:30 a.m. Monday from indigestion. Widow of Henry Witthoft once with Western Furniture, she came from Germany 48 years ago and lived in Indianapolis. Survived by four sons August Henry William and Charles and daughter Mrs William Tathentire. Henry in Grand Rapids William in Kansas City others in Indianapolis. Funeral plans not yet arranged.
The assignees of the Commercial wheel company distributed a 15 percent dividend Monday. Probate clerk Reagan began closing terms reports estates and guardianships Monday, a large task. Emma Smith filed for divorce from James Smith Monday alleging cruelty failure to provide and abandonment. They married in 1891.
City lit Hamet A. Tansy promoted to regular clerk while John T. Engleke takes a substitute post. A shed behind 535 North Liberty Street burned Monday afternoon causing minor damage and origin remains unknown.
Indianapolis July 3 cattle receipts 125 with Monday ship ments 100 market active and prices changed elastic ranges quoted for steers heifers cows and veal calves. Hogs receipts 1000 with markets active and prices higher for many weights and classes. Sheep shipments none market quiet with mixed lamb and yearling prices and bucks per 100 pounds listed.
R. BR. Shiel & Co. declares strong receipts due to Chicago strike and promises top prices to consignors. The firm attacks eastern markets and the Trust, insisting it can beat competing prices by direct shipments and lower commissions, with current hog quotes and cattle values outlined.
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