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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
1
The American Woolen Company known as the wool trust cuts 15 to 26 cents from staple goods in a bid to crush independent manufacturers. Trade leaders say some prices run below cost and orders shift en masse to the trust. A large buyer switched from others to the trust, creating a breakthrough in the industry.
Secretary Long selects Admiral Dewey as president with Rear Admiral Kimberley and Rear Admiral Kennedy Benham as members for the West Indian campaign inquiry. The composition aims for impartiality while recalling Dewey’s Manila duties and the peers’ long service and notable commands. Pillsbury serves as judge advocate with Judge Lockheimer assisting.
Police Capt. Kruger acting as superintendent rejects Sun pressure to let officers work with unbuttoned coats. He argues unlined coats feel hotter and uniforms should include vests or buttons. Kruger notes bikers must ride with coats buttoned, and he spoke coatless only for the interview.
Controller Dunn, acting mayor, favors a summer uniform for policemen. He suggests a light coat or shirt waist to spare sweating, noting others go without coats. The mayor is away at French Lick, and Dunn may not push the idea with the police superintendent.
George Negley of Lawrence testified at the coroner's office that the train that killed Miss Jennie Clark did not stop at Lawrence, only slowed. He said he was asleep from Benton Harbor, saw the train slowing at Lawrence, and he jumped to assist but she had not reached the door.
George A. Bingham of the state auditor’s office filed a report on Home Realty Co of Indianapolis raising doubts about its right to incorporate under voluntary association law for real estate. He urges capital be paid in and kept for contract holder protection if business is allowed. The firm, organized Jan 28 1901, shows 165 contracts totaling 135 100 with liabilities of 7607 in capital payments and various deposits, while assets total 1362 37. The scheme offers stockholders a home after specified monthly payments.
A forecast suggests Judge John H. Baker may retire next year, creating two vacancies. The contenders include his son Francis E. Baker and Ross Hawkins, with senators likely to decide after endorsements. The forecaster notes Baker's retirement could ease senatorial bargaining and advance his son's candidacy for circuit judge.
Mrs. Oran D. C. Smith aged 84 died Wednesday at her daughter's home 1817 N Delaware St after falling on stairs. She lost footing on the top step and never regained consciousness. She leaves two sons and two daughters. parents were Indiana pioneers and her brother C. W. Crumbaugh was the first male child born in Indiana. She spent most of her life in Hamilton county.
Butte Montana July 25 a man believed to be Harry Armstead of New York attempted suicide on a sleeping car at the depot early Thursday He stabbed himself near the heart and cut his throat with a pocketknife He is in a hospital in serious condition.
In Kansas City on July 25 the heat wave continues with temperatures hitting the century mark again around noon. The high reaches 100 degrees as residents cope with the intense heat.
A Jersey red pig with two spines and eight legs was presented to the state museum by Mrs. W. E. English. The odd animal has two tails and walks on one leg from each pair, with spines on the sides joining at the neck. Gift came from Scott county farmer Jabez Morgan after Mrs. English spent the summer on the English farm near Lexington.
Controller Dunn concludes a prior July 20 meeting authorized a temporary loan after council adjourned and later met by Republican call to approve the loan. He cites hostile delays and hot weather as reasons a mayoral call is unlikely. August bills remain unpaid, causing embarrassment to many.
James Munro, who sold a collie pup to Judge Henry C. Allen, reportedly lost several votes in Allen's neighborhood. A political figure thinks Munro's dogs cost him a nomination. Munro is a Scotch collie fancier with dogs across Indianapolis, though Judge Allen remained firm for Munro despite the dog related controversy.
Peter Schwab, president of a Cincinnati brewing company, directs his firm’s role in a beer war from Indianapolis. He opposes his son’s plan to close saloons run by brewery employees and aims to undercut local breweries by selling beer at $6.60 a barrel versus $7.00.
The hot weather slows progress of J W Smith from the Board of Works and his rehabilitation, though he is holding his own and his doctor expects a full recovery.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m July 26 calls for warm and fair Thursday night and Friday with probable showers in Indiana Illinois Thursday night and in Michigan Ohio cloudy Kentucky fair temps range from 87 at 11 am to 94 at 2 pm. hottest areas include Louisville and Keokuk at 84. The relief began about 2 am with winds up to 25 mph from the north. Rain amounts reported in many cities range from trace to .38 inch with additional unofficial reports for Frankfort Fort Wayne and Kokomo.
Sophia McGinnis of 1615 E Minnesota St employed at United States encaustic fireworks was overcome Wednesday afternoon and taken home by the dispensary ambulance. She is not in danger. William Bennett, a Big Four brakeman from Indianapolis, was overcome at Muncie while assisting passengers from his train. Four deaths are reported from Evansville.
Floods caused the collapse of a tenement in Lemberg Austria on Thursday. Thirty three people were killed and crews fear more deaths as rescue operations continue across the sea region.
Vienna telegram says a fire damp explosion at a Doneg Russia coal mine killed six and later caused fourteen more deaths from injuries.
Two men with a wheelbarrow broke into the ROFF I T post office on Thursday night. They dynamited the safe and carried away about $200 in cash along with stamps and valuables. Police pursue leads as residents react to the bold burglary.
State statistician Johnson warns heat risks pollen damage for corn while tassels turning white signals poor yields. Gov. Durbin accepts Kentucky requisition for the Carters wanted for malicious wounding. they are in Scott county custody. State tax board meets in secret to value pipelines as street railway work nears completion. George W. Holman, ex bank examiner, files an appeal in the appellate court. Terre Haute jail remodeling plans received by the State board of charities.
Miss Josephine Smith will travel to Germany for a year starting September. The Indiana state holiness association camps at Greenwood park for a week. John Wocher seeks a receiver to sell Albert Yohn's one eighteenth interest in the Yohn block. Indiana Trust settles Potter & Sons claims for 50 cents on the dollar. Indianapolis Jews attend the Second district grand lodge in Denver. Deputy prosecutor James Collins, a defeated police judge candidate, returns to police court. Mrs. Wm. H. Martin and Bertha plan a trip to Michigan and Detroit. The T. B. Laycock plant engine room roof burned. loss about 150 dollars. Hardin Shull, a Panhandle messenger, injured knee after colliding with a street car pole. Two iron pieces crushed Frank Smith's leg at the new power plant. he’s taken home. Mrs. Kramer reports burglars stole 83 cents of street car tickets. Fred Worth, 23, nearly fatally kicked by an Indian pony. he is taken home by city ambulance.
A vintage ad advocates Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a safe laxative option. It promotes druggists selling 10c 25c and 50c sizes, contrasting with hazardous remedies.
An advertisement for J P Mullally at 283 Monument Place selling diamonds and jewelry and promoting Dustless Oats for feeding horses by Janes.
The governor visited the Minnesota State Military camp Thursday inspecting regiments quarters cooking tents and sanitary conditions. He spoke to the artillery battalion guard and observed field drills with the First regiment and heliograph signaling. Staff polished brass and uniforms while concerns arose over illnesses and transfers within the First regiment.
Soldiers of Company T in an Indianapolis battalion stage nocturnal mischief including dunking sleeping privates in a water barrel. The prank spree features bed shenanigans, hour after hour, plus other camp antics ranging from mischief with bandages to climbs, pranks, and a nighttime orderly rotation.
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