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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
6
A fragment from a metal object injured a man named Thomas Suncilman on Thursday. One arm was injured and a piece of metal lodged in his abdomen, prompting medical inspection.
Special Sheriff Norton announced court will be held Thursday for Daniel Leary the prisoner who struck jail officer James W. Fuller at the county jail Fuller died at home from the blow his funeral postponed Leary faces arraignment after the Fuller funeral, part of a Fosburg trial string of misfortunes. Also dead or dying are Charles W. Dresser and Dr. Frank K. Paddock in fragile condition.
The eleventh annual international convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America opened in the Coliseum with President John H. Chapman delivering the opening address. About 15,000 visitors and delegates filled the venue as committees were appointed and sessions planned on bible reading, missionary work, prayer meetings, finances, social life, and junior work.
Attorney John Duncan secures victories through persistent work visiting witnesses and pursuing cases. His dogged approach includes hustling to locate and interview key witnesses across matters.
Springfield Illinois July 23 A suicide at Camp Lincoln ends the life of William Gorman 32 a prominent Seventh Regiment member He drank carbolic acid while a surgeon prepared a foot wash Gorman a Siegel and Cooper employee in Chicago had a history of heavy drinking including prior dares with ink vinegar and soap on bets.
In Columbus Ohio July 2 a short ice strike pause ended when employers signed an agreement with union officers. At a Wednesday night meeting the union refused to ratify and workers walked out again Thursday. The strike sought a ten hour day. By nine am scenes grew excited and mobs attacked three nonunion men.
The July 25 report states El Reno and Lawton total registration 150000. About 100 New York factory girls arrived by special train to El Reno with 1000 cheering locals. Estimates claim 200000 attendees across El Reno and Lawton on Thursday.
A St Louis weather forecaster said on Wednesday that the heat wave likely has ended. Separate items note New York tailors and cloakmakers planning strikes, a Madisonville Texas man insane killings, Elks set Salt Lake City meeting, Grand Rapids parade win, and arrests for a noted post office robber. A Birmingham crash injures several and kills a colored man.
The Southeastern passenger association set a one fare round trip for the National Association of Letter Carriers meeting in Chattanooga on September 2. The rate applies to all travelers.
A shell believed from the battleship Kearsage exploded near Newport city hall causing minor structural damage and cutting a limb from a tree. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon with no explanation of how the shot was fired.
West Liberty Kentucky reports heavy rain in the county the first in a month farmers jubilant. Good rains were also reported Thursday in the central Texas cotton growing district aiding crops.
Three hundred fifty miners at Track City in Tennessee will resume work Friday after signing a wage scale with the Tennessee coal iron and railroad company. The strike had been ongoing for some time.
A medical claim describes varicocele as a male infirmity from secret indulgence. It promises a five day cure by office treatment that stops drains, restores sexual power, and ends weakness, with rapid improvement and full health restored.
John L. Collins of a prominent American family died after a 14 story plunge at Chicago Masonic temple. He was crushed between an elevator and shaftwall, dragged up one story then fell to the shaft bottom. Collins, cashier for Dupont Hazard Austin and Sycamore powder firms, was Admiral Collins’s son noted in naval history.
Operators fear a union march on Saturday at the celebration in Madisonville Kentucky. John Mitchell will address the event as several thousand union men reportedly plan to march on the mines. Sheriff and mayor seek protection with many special officers sworn in. Miners bring pistols and shotguns to the mines while union officials promise a peaceful gathering. Southern Indiana and western Kentucky miners are expected but unlikely to provoke violence.
Gov Bliss and staff and M De Margerie charge d affaires of the French embassy viewed Detroit from the river aboard the Fessenden. A grand military and civic parade followed at 2 PM Thursday.
Ed Entwhistle Roy Crampton George Hudson Harry Hufford and Woodford Thompson were fined 100 dollars each and given 90 days by Acting police judge Orbison on rioting charges. The judgment was suspended amid questions about testimony surrounding the Sunday night shooting at Fairview. Park employees reportedly fired the shot. The court ordered the youths to stay away from the park.
Brooklyn Bridge data lists construction start January 1870, opening May 24 1883, cost 21 million dollars, width 8 feet, river span 1595 feet six inches, total length 16557 feet, New York tower masonry 43 45 cubic yards, center height 125 feet, total tower height 278 feet, four cables each 3578 feet, permanent weight on cables 14680 tons, daily crossings 500000.
Milwaukee news reports the grand lodge delaying action on establishing a national home for elks until next year. The order votes to contest a $50,000 lawsuit by former Ohio secretary Meyer, claiming illegal expulsion during past troubles.
F Wayland Brown formerly of Cleveland, convict in the Den Denbach insurance swindle case, won release by motion to substitute a fine for prison. He paid $2000 and walked free. In Derby, Connecticut, the Farrell foundry strike ends with workers to resume Monday.
A testimonial from Mrs. Jos. Keller of Converse Indiana asserts that after ten years of severe nervous illness she was cured by Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer. She reports only one fit in six months and urges others with similar conditions to try the medicine. It is sold at $1.00 per bottle through druggists or by prepaid express from W. Brat. Co. Ltd. Albion, Michigan.
London endured a heavy electric and rain storm on Thursday morning causing damage. A torrential downpour followed flooding the Metropolitan underground road and suspending traffic.
The steamer Nome City arrives with word of a major gold strike in the Fair Haven district about 90 miles north of Nome City. Reports state a stampede to the new field is underway as prospectors rush to stake claims.
BRUSSELS July 2 Willis a Chicago man killed himself after losing all his money in gambling. He died Thursday from a gunshot. The incident is listed as a suicide linked to gambling losses.
John Ballard, marshal at French Lick, shot and fatally wounded his brother George Ballard in Paoli Indiana on Thursday after a long standing feud. The attack followed a confrontation when George knocked John down with a beer bottle.
Cole and Jim Younger opened as agents for a monument company in St. Paul on Thursday drawing nearly a thousand visitors. The firm set fixed reception hours from 11:30 to 12:30 and 5:30 to 6:30 to handle the crowd.
Purports to cure dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. Describes as pleasant to take and perfectly harmless.
Bargains in upright pianos at Baldwin's and Pennsylvania Lines. Travel nightly from Indianapolis at 7 10 p m to Michigan resorts including Mackinac and Petoskey at low tourist rates. For details contact agents or write W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
Dogs treated at Wood's Stable office with telephone contact 1097. An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to restore vitality and restore elasticity of skin.
An old advert claims Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup relieves teething pain and diarrhea priced twenty five cents a bottle. A separate note touts burdock blood bitters for pure blood. Travel ad lists a Dayton round trip for $1 25 with a special fast train from Indianapolis leaving 7 00 p m and returning from Dayton at 5 50 p m on Sunday July 28 via C Ho and D.
Tickets on sale daily through Sept 10 with final return on Oct 31. For details contact local ticket agents.
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