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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
2
July 10 report details Frank Shreffler’s arrest on murder charges after his wife, child, and mother suffered fatal burns in a residence fire. Neighbors mourned the victims as authorities allege gasoline and a match were used. Shreffler denies the accusations amid a citywide outcry.
In Monroeville Moses Neal lies jailed as a mob gathers to execute him. He admits abducting and drowning the 2 and 4 year old children of widow Mrs Belle Jenkins near a creek, then hiding the bodies with brush. He also sought to murder the widow, deeming the children a burden. The couple were found near Texas with the victims missing.
Honolulu dispatch reports a new political party formed to campaign for restoring the monarchy. Led by James Kaulia Robert Wilcox and Keolani the movement seeks restoration under a United States protectorate with speakers gaining enthusiastic native audiences.
A youth group linked to churches forms to gather evidence against saloons and beer gardens violating laws. The movement is fostered by Miss Va M Schoniz who calls herself the new Joan of Arc.
A fragmentary bulletin reports a big hailstorm near Kewanna Illinois and a better than expected wheat crop in Illinois. It mentions Republican clubs in Decatur and a Franklin D Costt killed in Chicago. Reports of conventions, ship sailings and oil fuel for the Santa Fe in California. A Lincoln Nebraska meeting, a post office clerk charged with robbery, a death from spoiled food in Jico Rock Arkansas, a warrant for an ex Senator in Madison Wisconsin, a skull injury in Middletown Ohio, a gun assault in Falcon Arkansas, and McKinley attendance noted. a mute in Nashville commits self harm.
About a hundred Indiana lawyers gathered for the state bar association meeting. President Robert Taylor Fort Wayne discussed undesired judge types from sleepy to overcautious, and Senator William Lindsay Frankfort Ky spoke on Cuba’s pacification in its legal and constitutional aspects.
In San Jose Alabama a helpless patient, George A. Morse, died after an attendant left hot water running in his bathtub and forgot him. Morse, described as an aged imbecile, was fatally cooked before staff returned. The incident occurred Monday night at the Agnew insane asylum.
In Muncie Indiana on July 10 a rabid bulldog attacked and badly lacerated Villa Miller age 13 Frank Albright age 24 and David Spear age 40. The dog was killed and several horses were also attacked. Miss Miller and Mr Spear are in critical condition.
Chicago officials report no street or alley cleaning on Tuesday and predict five months of continued stoppage. The comptroller ordered layoffs of the last 1,000 street cleaners Monday night, halving garbage collection crews. No street repairs or nonessential work are being done, except essential duties.
The Young Oriental team defeated the Young Lions 15 to 7. The Oriental battery consisted of Rudler and Enoch while the Lions were led by Shugert and Kine in a hard fought contest.
An old report claims Dr. J. N. Hurty contracted malaria after a mosquito bite on his ankle near Fort Wayne. A microscopist confirmed his blood was full of malarial parasites, suggesting the insect acquired germs from ponds and cess pools before biting him.
Ice manufacturers and dealers plan to carry the fight against Indianapolis brewers. They have bought a large quantity of Cincinnati beer and will sell at 5.20 per unit while the ice price remains low. Sterling R. Holt claims he is not involved but supports store of Cincinnati beer under Consumers' Ice Company orders. He asserts the ice combine profits from beer sales and will push cuts, possibly even giving beer away if needed. Cincinnati brewery reps reportedly visited ice firms and heavy shipments are arranged.
Wheelmen report 10000 visitors in Milwaukee for the L A W meeting with riders from Indianapolis Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Detroit St Paul Minneapolis and Des Moines present. The Cooper Taylor race heats begin Thursday night and the two straight heat winner challenges the national circuit talent for the championship.
Georgetown Ky July 10 Interest in Kentucky s greatest crime grows as the trial resumes. Prosecutors promise damaging testimony with Noaks, a Harlan county man, allegedly revealing a plot to kill Frankfort policemen. Defense seeks delay while 29 of 167 witnesses responded, prompting postponement to Wednesday morning.
County-clerk George B. Elliott, claiming he is sound of limb, received a Milwaukee company letter and catalogue touting superior artificial limbs. He denounces the wording and says he will countermand the order, warning of a traveling agent who admits to being a leg wearer.
After litigation costs in the Mutuallife Insurance affairs the receiver will have about 300900 to divide among shareholders and policyholders Judge Leathers ruled policyholders in the insurance department entitled to 23 00 of the assets The loss to shareholders in the building and loan department will be small The receiver's petition was filed by Wm R Myers and the court dissolved the company for operating slang lines not recognized in insurance laws Attorneys for the insurance claimants Herod Herod and John W Holtzman were awarded 4000 while Gavin Davis for building and loan claimants received 3000
Maggie Farrell, colored, was fined $1 and costs after police court testimonies described a boy named Harrison Sanders being repeatedly whipped. Neighbors testified he was beaten for not doing heavy work and for slow dishwashing while in the care of Farrell and Mrs. Mary Walker. Witnesses said he was whipped with a strap and forced to strip, until he ran outside naked, prompting police involvement. Walker was discharged.
Norfolk Va July 10 Stephen Baptist 18 colored was hanged Tuesday at Boydton for the May murder of Peter Jones. Baptist said he killed Jones to obtain the old man’s $4.50.
Mrs Tom Thumb arrives in New York with her new husband Count Magri a fellow midget from Glasgow. The couple traveled to visit the countess relatives in Massachusetts after living abroad.
Births list numerous names with parent ages and addresses including Harvey and Cora Meyer 3224 Grace land av boy and Solomon and Florence Meyer 307 E St Clair st boy. others: J Wallace Kerr 1419 English dve boy. Moore 824 S Missouri st girl. deaths include Elizabeth Roe six months inphans home inanition Thomas P Wolf five months 11 E Norwood st cholera infantum Hannah Finn 27 433 S West st pneumonia Hettie Smith 5 months enterocolitis Elizabeth Freaney 87 334 N Pine st old age Owen Neal 3 112 Roach st enteritis Marie E Wood 5 months 3211 N Senate Ave meningitis Isabel Sweetman 1 month 2209 Belle Fontaine st cholera infantum Robert Knox 7 428 Rankin st accidental drowning. marriages Michael O Connor Nellie Dugan Albert M Waite Clara Schaub William A Hurst Alice Downing James E Leach Serena Jones Dawson L Barrick Irene Totten Joseph F Bird Ida M Irwin Robert Montgomery Carrie A Frauer Herman Meyer Carrie Spilker.
William M. Tewls at 1954 Yandes street remodel valued at 100 dollars. Dr Deklaas at 2208 North Alabama street repairs valued at 400 pounds. George C Albertsmeyer at corner Agnes and Michigan streets repairs valued at 100 dollars. L M Burnett at 401 Minerva street veranda priced at 40 dollars. J D Conley at 222 Arch street balcony priced at 50 dollars. H Goetz at corner King avenue and Michigan street repairs valued at 200 dollars.
A Idaho-bred broncho escaped from a loading car and charged Sparks and Carey drug store on Twelfth Street. It shattered a glass case, toppled many high priced drugs, and damaged the soda fountain. The animal was badly cut, pools of blood appeared, and it fled after being roped from the building. Estimated loss stands at about $1,000.
Honolulu dispatch reports a pitched battle between Japanese strikers and a deputy sheriff sparked by a census office incident. A census teller and his interpreter were seized as alleged spies, requiring an auxiliary police force to restore order. many strikers were killed.
Ex congressman Charles E Henry appeared before the State board of agriculture executive committee on Tuesday to seek right of way for Union traction tracks through the fair grounds southern portion. A committee was named to press on the street car company for improved service for the fair season. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union sought approval to build a permanent hall on the grounds to host temperance lectures during the fair.
James Branyan of the fire department came home Monday after a leave to prospect in Alaska. He is very ill following a Cape Nome illness caused by the climate. The long journey worsened his weak condition and impaired his previously strong constitution.
Gen Arthur requests another regiment for China service prompting the Fifteenth Infantry to ship from San Francisco to Taku rather than Manila. The move indicates a shift in deployment amid ongoing tensions in Asia.
In Boston on Tuesday morning the schooner Jennie Greenback from Exeter collided with the tug Eddy. The impact crushed Captain Ross in the pilot house where he watched. He died from his injuries.
Beards town Newfoundland July 10 news reports the massacre of Grace and Gertrude Wyckoff twin daughters of Rev Wyckoff long-standing missionaries in China The family formerly resided in Beards town parts of the report indicate a fatal attack while serving overseas and news confirms their deaths with local ties to the former residents of the town
Cleveland Ohio reports that on Tuesday three bodies were recovered from the yacht Idler which sank to the bottom of the lake last Saturday.
William Mays of 3201 Moorest was fined by Judge Daly for striking his daughter Ethel. The report notes a strong storm Saturday night caused damage to crops around Indianapolis while a local trio Harry Partee Herbert Broshier and Tony Shear were held to the grand jury for a robbery attempt on a 15 cent victim with a recommendation for reform school.
Tuesday filings list debt totals and asset values for three residents. Harry Bales of Vermilion county shows debts of 2476.64 with assets of 536. Edward C. Bales of Dana is indebted 2475.67 with no assets. Isaac W. Craig of Rossville lists debts 8475.99 and assets 160.
Grain market report shows Wheat No 2 red 8lc and 7 89c July, Corn weaker with mixed No 2 white 4c and No 4 white 41 48c, Oats dull No 2 white 28c, Hay steady with No 1 timothy 12.50 to 13.00, inspections list 13 Wheat cars and 23 Corn cars with mixed grades and rejected lots.
A Sydney dispatch to the Times reports cruiser Ringaroona lost a torpedo off the New Hebrides. Three divers attempting recovery encountered an active submarine volcano with boiling water. the divers bled from ears and noses and suits were damaged by heat. Also mentions plans for Gov. Mount and Cat. W. T. Durbin to tour the state in September with Mount handling oratory and Durbin handling mixing.
Union Stock Yards Indianapolis reports cattle receipts 700 on Tuesday with varied classes and price ranges. Good to prime steers 1,500 lbs and up. fair to medium steers 1,350 lbs and up. good to choice heifers 1,150 to 1,300 lbs. marketed as fair to medium and better across cows, calves, and bulls. Hog receipts 8,000 with quotations from good to choice and mixed heavy packing. Sheep receipts 150 with quotes on spring lambs yearlings and sheep. no shipments of sheep.
Chicago markets show declines across grains and meats with wheat slipping to August and September bids. Corn and oats weaken alongside pork, lard, and ribs losses, while butter, cheese, and egg prices exhibit varied shifts in creamery and dairy prices.
Market listings show good to prime export steers averaging 1350 to 1500 lbs, fair to medium export steers 1200 to 1400 lbs, and good to prime butcher steers 1000 to 1250 lbs. Includes feeders 900 to 1100 lbs, light stockers, lights, heavy, and various cows and calves. Also reports hogs and sheep receipts with quoted prices for yearlings, sheep, and veals.
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