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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1899
Page
5
Mrs Lydia Hazlitt a Richmond metaphysical healer was found not guilty on the charge of practicing medicine without a license. The trial noted she did not diagnose patients or prescribe drugs but treated by laying on hands and repeating divine truths and invoking prayer.
Mrs. Riley Young discovered body parts in her front yard in Fremont Indiana on Friday. Police later learned a doctor had dissected the body and discarded the remains, which were then scattered by hungry dogs.
Wabash ind July 15 news received of the death of Capt J E Linn United States Volunteers at Santiago de Cuba. Linn edited the Wabash Courier for ten years turning it into a republican paper during the Blaine campaign. A year later he killed Bill Hickey in self defense after an attack.
In Rushville Indiana Aumna Palmer Leonard testifies for her lover Ab Leonard in a murder trial and recounts attempts at self harm by chloroform. An argument leads to sister Elisberry Jea claiming Charles Leonard’s family caused the trouble. a revolver is drawn and the woman is told to leave. Other town notes include a sermon on death by own action and two recent successful attempted deaths. In Peru Indiana Rev W S Neal is called to lead First Christian church. Dr W A Huff reports gold theft worth 13 dollars and the State board files a complaint against Dr W J Swain for practicing without a license.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on July 15 Lion Bass G A R post reports 19550 dollars subscribed to the Lawton token fund.
Tipton reports thefts by brass thieves while a list of incidents includes Harry Pancake of Tipton with a notable name, a drowning of Isaac Frank in Petersburg, a fatal poison ingestion by Paxton's baby in Muncie, and a Danville lightning fatality. South Bend depot project and other regional notices appear alongside eclectic local occurrences.
Reported in Indiana towns Bill Green seeks a pardon for a 1881 self defense killing in Carroll County. Other items include Otto Marsh crossing the Ohio to Louisville, a Hamblin realtor facing losses, a fish dynamiter hint, and a Fortville marshal fined for burning Bryan bills.
The finance committee failed to produce a report on the ordinance authorizing 150 000 for bridges amid ward repair and new bridge needs over Fallcreek and White River. Members seek 200 000 and will reconvene.
Supervising architect Taylor reportedly suggested terms for University Park property owners to agree on a building site but condemnation may be needed. Overstreet says he has not received the letter and will take no part in selecting or determining the site, preferring condemnation only to avoid delay. He notes his past effort aimed at the community and warns of potential consent difficulties. When the department decides, further action may follow.
A formal statement notes final site determination has been made and seeks aid to secure titles. The writer mentions no letter has been received from the department since proposals were opened, awaiting further official communication.
Patrick Walsh 91 died Friday at the Little Sisters of the Poor where he lived eight years. He leaves two daughters Helen Donahue of 140 S Noble St and Bridget Dunn of Anderson. Born in Ireland he farmed in Tipton County before moving to Indianapolis sixteen years ago to retire. The body will likely be taken to Tipton where his wife is buried.
Postmaster Hess pushes to discontinue the Saturday 4 p.m. delivery in July and August in the business district to grant 20 carriers a Saturday half holiday. Last year the move succeeded after an initial denial by George W W Allen. Perry Heath then altered the outcome. His first letter was rejected again this year, awaiting another intervention.
Three men cheered by hundreds tried to storm the Alexandria county jail to lynch William Dodson an elderly negro accused of criminal assault. The jailer his wife and three friends fired at the attackers scattering them. Dodson aged about 80 prayed for his life.
Ten striking miners were convicted in a federal court in Fort Smith Arkansas for intimidating and terrorizing imported African American miners employed by the Texas coal company. The defendants forced the victims to attend a public meeting at gunpoint and vandalized homes by stealing weapons.
Congressman John J. Lentz of Ohio says he wants to be the vice presidential nominee on the Bryan ticket. He calls it a proper ambition and notes encouragement makes his chances by no means hopeless.
Baltimore July 15 The mayor and town council of Oakland have passed an ordinance prohibiting the throwing of rice and corn at newly married couples.
Dan L. Davis of Wayland Ohio was killed after being struck by a train while intoxicated. Mary Waugh of Waterloo Indiana died Friday from a lip bite infection. Will Doyle, a fireman aboard the steamer Olwill, was found dead near Vermilion Ohio Friday. Henry Boettker and Lake Horrel drowned Friday in the Kaskaskia River at Evansville Illinois. David Weinger and Otto Fisher of St. Joseph Indiana, farm laborers, were struck by lightning Friday and died instantly.
John Storton of Binghamton New York faces forgery charges over a will tied to Mrs Ellen Fordhan s estate. Rumors claim McKinley planned to buy Canton Ohio home once owned by Mrs Harter. Robert Shilling of Milwaukee predicts populists will fuse with Democrats if Bryan is nominated. Maj Gen Shafter nears age limit and friends seek extension. Gen Merriam tipped as successor. Commissioner Wilson of the Bureau of Revenue bans stamping unstamped checks.
Six more deaths from lock-jaw were reported in the last 24 hours, raising the toll to 31. Three new cases were noted and one victim, John Walker of Payenne, is dying. New York City area losses include Friari Francesco 32 Christian W Rit schel 15 Robert Steele 11 Ralph Batchelor Joseph Rezhofsky and Dominick Stanton 12 from toy pistols or firecrackers wounds.
The St Louis city council instructs its solicitor to file injunctions in the name of the city to bar Chicago from operating its drainage canal on grounds the canal would pollute St Louis water supply.
Smith president of Indiana bicycle firm sails to New York for promoters meeting Monday afternoon. He received a telegram inviting his presence with no hint of a recent crash. meanwhile Phil Watson of Indianapolis drop forging sends word that conditions have shifted and the bike trust flotation may be possible.
Local users in Indianapolis report strong benefits from Morrow's Kid Neoids a yellow tablet kidney remedy. Mrs John P Temple describes relief from kidney backache nervous symptoms and skin eruptions after two weeks of treatment. Sold for fifty cents per box via Sloan Drug Co and other druggists. Manufactured by John Morrows Co Springfield Ohio.
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