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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1900
Page
3
Elwood records report a child’s coffin lowering when a snake appeared in the grave triggering several women to faint and general panic. Also noted are a hot air balloon accident near Solumbus with internal injuries and a severe scalding in Muncip with a kettle, plus a Ball game charity match in Muncie for hospital funds.
Chief of police Frank M. Russell of Bedford is in serious condition after being overcome by heat on Tuesday. The heat reached 100 degrees, causing several prostrations. Workers in iron mills and glass factories quit at noon, and street crews in Wabash halted work Tuesday due to the heat.
Indiana notices report Thomas Roche of Huntington who practiced law since 1863 and had lived there since 1834. Mary Strea of Muncie 47 helped found the Catholic congregation and was known for benevolence. Edgar Garvin 43 once a prominent attorney at the southern insane hospital. E M Short of Jeffersonville a GA R circles figure died at Kokomo. Hannah Shelton 80 Hartford City earliest settlers. John Davis 69 farmer near Peru and county council member.
The article notes a new fifteen thousand dollar facility in Peru. It mentions horse thieves operating near La Fayette and reports the normal school at Logansport has opened. Hoosier watermelons soon head to market and an opera house is planned for Otterbein. Rural free delivery starts in Jonesboro on July 16.
A roundup of short notes: Tobert of Brazil dies mowing from heart disease. Summitville glass factory site staked. Mrs Westlake of Kosciusko struck by lightning. Church contracts at Elwood. counterfeit money circulating in Marion. peddlers cheating Logansport on licenses. Danville fights street animals. Dr Chapman buys Danville Central Normal College. Lafayette police to enforce weed cutting. Standard Oil operations denied suspension. Evansville mill workers strike demanding 11 hours pay for 10. Fort Wayne farmer James Hunter dies of lockjaw after rusty nail. Anderson boy 12 injured by cannon cracker. Wabash area busy with street improvements. Milford store fire ($300) quelled by cloth smothering. Indiana regiments meet in Alexandria. drills for $250 prize. Kansas City Times boosting Hugh Dougherty for VP, a Bryan man in 1896. Hartford City utility paper burns, will not rebuild, population loss feared. Hoboes seize Grand Trunk freight at Mill Creek. three captured near South Bend. Greenfield fourth celebrated with boxing match Lanpenur vs Dager. Somerset man Andrew Robertson dies by suicide to avoid poorhouse. Muncie fight leaves Hart and Ferguson injured, possible death. Willie Brown linked to recent robberies. statewide Fourth celebrations praised. County book audits to be examined under fee law. Hoadley’s heirloom bowl from England. Peru man Tillett insane then sane after brain injury. Ex-Judge Long of Terre Haute dies by suicide amid financial strain.
The article notes a failed marriage annulment bid in Parker City and a man’s disappearance after divorces. It also covers two youths charged with cruelty to animals in Belgium and a judge’s plea regarding a family’s rent inability. An Anderson Herald piece questions a so called silver Republican split in the national party.
In Paris on July 4 an equestrian Washington statue gifted by American women to France was unveiled. U S ambassador Porter presided and spoke, Gowdy presented, and M Delcasse accepted. French and American dignitaries attended with Sousa’s band playing.
Christian Schildtmier, an elderly man, is jailed on wife murder charges after his wife Anna Selvage died Wednesday following a beating at their 233 Cook St home. Neighbors describe frequent alcohol abuse and domestic trouble. Schildtmier admits drunkenness but doubts he struck Laura, blaming epileptic fits and falls. The case postponed to Saturday with no bond set.
Indianapolis market page lists smoked meats pork and beef cuts with varied prices, fresh produce like peas onions potatoes cabbage beans tomatoes and melons, plus staples such as sugar and coffee, canned vegetables, fish and game, seeds, oats and spices, with detailed per unit rates and case prices. Names of goods and regional items indicate a comprehensive, day specific price table for city shoppers.
Police suspect Henry Buntz of setting fire to a Norwood street storehouse owned by Anson Hixon company, with $500 loss. Buntz, living near the factory, denied the crime, claimed innocence, and was questioned after being found at the scene. His case was continued to Friday.
Jason Douglas, colored, was jailed Wednesday on a charge of cutting his wife during a quarrel over liquor spending. He attacked her with a knife, slashing severely while she faced serious injuries before recovery. He denies the accusation and grinned when told of eluding officers.
In Richmond Indiana July 4 David N Bott was killed Sunday by a Panhandle train and will be buried Thursday unless claimed. He is believed to have had money but it cannot be secured. The case is shrouded in mystery with some evidence suggesting suicide. Frank Clayborne died Tuesday night after an accident the previous Sunday head injury caused complete paralysis.
The War Office lists British losses in the Boer War: 29 706 total excluding sick and wounded, including 254 officers and 21 403 enlisted killed in action, 70 officers and 610 enlisted died of wounds, 65 officers and 2 624 enlisted missing or prisoners, and 844 officers and 10 433 enlisted invalided home. Also includes an advert for Kodol's Dyspepsia Cure claiming quick relief for indigestion.
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