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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
3
Evidence in Terre Haute July 11 trial against Dr Jabez Casto for allegedly attempting to burn his stores for insurance money is strong. His clerk testified he admitted intent, and police described powder oil and dynamite traces used to ignite and spread the blaze.
John Gray, a restaurateur, was beaten on the courthouse square in Muncie Indiana Tuesday night and may die. He was found unconscious by policemen with no clue and his personal effects untouched. In Richmond Indiana Mrs Elizabeth Saunders and others were seriously poisoned but are out of danger. authorities suspect tyrotoxicon. Local friends of ex congressman Henry A Johnson doubt reports he will campaign for Bryan and he will return to resume legal practice.
Shelbyville Indiana July 11 Ex Commissioner William Amos arrested on three grand jury indictments charging presenting false claims conspiracy in procuring false claims and in allowing false claims
In Kokomo Indiana on July 1 Mrs Joseph Shields aged 63 and weighing 300 pounds broke through a closet floor above an old county jail well 30 feet deep. It required eight men to pull her free and doctors say she will die from the shock. Separately Grover Jacobs twelve a boy bartender was arrested for selling liquor to minors but acquitted by the mayor as no law against minors selling to minors could be cited by the state’s attorney.
New York dispatches report A. E. Seliger president of the Anchor silverware company eloped with Miss Hattie Lesser a notable New York socialite and daughter of an attorney who handled a divorce for Feliger. Muncie sues the L BE W railway over blocked street openings across its tracks.
David Haner, 83, Richmond. Had lived in Richmond more than 60 years. David Harter, 85, Crawfordsville. John D Baxter, Jr., 89, Rising Sun. Pioneer of the county. H. F. C. Neuert, 80, Fort Wayne. James B. Stillwell, 78, Brownstown. Civil war veteran.
Reports from Bedford to Fort Wayne cover storms, oil field gains, hotel remodels, and a new Y M C A home. Vincennes claims center of population while a Kokomo divorce and a Lafayette morphine death reflect personal turmoil.
The old law office landmark once used by HB Lane Daniel W Voorhees and Joseph McDonald in Crawfordsville is being torn down. Other items include pigeons released near Nevada Missouri, a ninth district convention set for Crawfordsville on August 24, notable injuries, patrols and civic concerns across Indiana towns.
Blake street car number 535 struck Wiley Howard’s milk wagon on Washington street near Senate avenue in Clermont area. The wagon toppled center first onto the horses, Howard escaping through a door with a bruised left arm. Milk flour and glass littered the street as bystanders Bristow and Kinder sustained minor injuries from debris and a stepping horse.
John H. Wilson, a stone cutter who helped on the monument since the first stone was dressed, died Tuesday evening at his son Herbert Wilson’s home at 93 Caly Street. He fell two weeks ago while working on a pedestal, breaking his leg, and could not survive the needed amputation due to his age.
Broad Ripple Nine car struck a horse near the suburb around 11 20 p m Tuesday killing the animal and derailing the motor car. It was long after midnight before the car was replaced and city bound passengers resumed their journey.
Incorporated Mercer Brannum Bevington company Fairmount building materials capital stock four thousand dollars. Koeppen mould works Marion capital stock fifteen thousand dollars. If you don't feel well try Hood s Sarsaparilla a wonderful tonic and invigorator for you.
In Steveston and across the Frazer river a mass white Indian and Negro fishermen mob forced Japanese fishers to accept union prices. A posted notice threatened to shoot any Japanese selling fish below union price. About 500 boats joined then Japanese boats were razed and crews ordered to shore. twelve Japanese reportedly drowned. Canners’ union seeks government armed protection for Japanese fishermen.
San Francisco reports the steamer St Paul arriving from Nome with 40 passengers and 1.5 million dollars, mostly from Dawson, while few strikes yield profit. Lawlessness and killings plague Nome as residents urge U S commissioner Rawson to restore order. many prospectors struggle on crowded beaches with fever and dangerous conditions.
Bedell with a chisel and crowbar marched on Zener flats to remove three entrances that protruded over the property line. A small crowd gathered as the building inspector supervised the strike, aided by Street-supt. Herpick. Contractors stood aside while brickwork and terra cotta designs were cleared, despite warnings about trespass within the property line.
A gunfight lasting about an hour in Glencoe Oklahoma occurred at Black Dog ford 40 miles east on Sunday between three U S marshals and three cattle thieves. All six were armed with Winchesters. One marshal was killed and the three outlaws were mortally wounded. Names of participants were not learned.
Emmett Tompkins of Columbus nominated for Congress by Republicans in his district. New York Republicans set their state convention for early September. Attorney-general Griggs says he will not seek re election if McKinley wins and may seek a seat on the Supreme Court bench. Missouri Republican league clubs meet in St. Louis to send 66 delegates to the national convention in St. Paul. Waters of the Missourian at New Madrid reports heavy orders for his paper after offering to publish names of subscribers who would pay when Bryan is elected.
State Department officials say there is no basis for Lorenzo Marques report claiming U S consul Hollis has been or will be recalled. The piece highlights counterfeit liability and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the genuine remedy.
Washington reports a death list issued by General MacArthur in Manila naming 42 fallen service members. The roster includes Daniel Lynch, Robert E. Ellis, Sam De Armond, Jesse E. Bartow, Martin J. Conway, and others with ranks such as Corporal, Sergeant, and Quartermaster-sergeant among the fallen.
Mayor Taggart and City attorney Kern did not attend the Seventh Presbyterian church gathering on Tuesday night as advertised. The crowd was small and no action of importance was taken.
New York July 11 The World reported Spaniards and Cubans plotted to assassinate President McKinley. One man weakened and warned the Republican National Committee. A detective verified parts of the letter. Odell urged tight precautions as special detectives guard the president at Canton.
Surface indications show no plot to assassinate President McKinley. Secretary Cortelyou declines to comment while the president continues normal activities in Canton, including driving and porch time. Friends doubt the New York story, calling it imagination.
Washington officials say no one has mentioned any conspiracy to assassinate President McKinley. Chief Wilkie and New York Republican Chairman Odell both dismiss the story as unfounded.
Senator M. A. Hanna said in Cleveland on Wednesday that rumors of a discovered plot to assassinate President McKinley are a dream. He denied that any detectives were guarding the president.
At a state board of medical examination meeting on Tuesday several applicants from other states pressed for certificates upon diplomas without examination. The board refused. Michigan’s board said it would recognize Indiana diplomas only after inspection by the Michigan board at the colleges’ expense.
Timothy M. Kelly of 148 Quincy Street died Tuesday night after a prolonged illness dating to last November. He was a prominent member of the Red Men and YMCS communities. The funeral Friday morning will be held under the auspices of those organizations.
Bradford a real estate agent for Louisville & Nashville and Henderson Bridge Co spoke to the State tax board on Wednesday seeking tax reductions. He noted main line earnings rose while the Indiana branch declined. attorney George Chapman represented Findley Fort Wayne & Western. Also referenced is Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry claimed to treat summer complaint and related ailments for forty years.
The notice lists a $1.50 excursion to Michigan City and back with departures from Indianapolis on Thursday July 16 1900 via Lake Erie and Western R R and another $1 to Fort Wayne Ind on Sunday July 15 with multiple intermediate stops. Tickets available July 10 through 13 with final return August 10.
Two fast trains schedule for Sunday July 15 depart at 6 30 a m and 7 15 a m The earlier service runs non stop while the 7 15 service stops at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton Also noted Cincinnati vs St Louis baseball game.
Secure your accommodation through the Atlantic Steamship Line agent P Pilsterer at Virginia Ave Tel 196L.
Dr B F Bye formerly of 227 N Tittn St moves to 48 N Minals St at the northeast corner. Telephones No 193. Free display of a dozen framed photos. Reference to Bennett's at Washington.
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