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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
1
A westbound Buffalo express on the Wabash plunges into a 30 foot washout near Cass Indiana. The engine and six front cars fall down the embankment killing sixteen and wounding about fifty. Italian emigrants dominate the casualties as rescue trains rush to the scene and doctors aid the injured.
A fragmented report from Manila notes a government contract action, mentioning four for each man and the date June. The wording is unclear but indicates official procurement or allotment tied to each person involved.
In Logansport Indiana on June 26 a wreck left many injured and dead. P W White a black cook for Superintendent Carter aided survivors despite injuries. Mrs Carter served coffee as officials and doctors rushed to the scene. The dead and injured were transported to Wabash hospital at Peru. Engineers and physicians from Peru Lafayette and Cass cooperated in rescue efforts.
A contracts and franchises committee meeting is set for Wednesday evening to discuss the water-works contract and the interurban franchises, with rumors it will go to the council on Monday.
Portland Indiana June 26 A veteran aged 65 was fatally struck while attempting to cross the G R I main street track. He was once wounded in battles and carried 17 bullets, seven still lodged in his body. He was partially blind and wore a pension of 72 dollars monthly.
Chicago experiences continued heat effects despite a heavy rainstorm. Hospitals report many prostrations with no deaths by noon, though Tuesday saw two deaths and 14 prostrations. Scattered self harm incidents include Thomas Reinhardt cutting his throat and P. C. Carroll shooting himself. A local editor Kennedy of Akron, whipped by three citizens, is likely to die.
A severe storm struck Washington on Wednesday morning with heavy rain and lightning. Homes of George Hyatt and Edstara Tarlisie were burned or struck, city hall suffered damage, and the electric light plant plus Baltimore & Ohio machine shops were wrecked by the strike. In New Orleans Lawrence Bailey, linked to a duel that killed Walter Selph, has been discharged from custody after admitting a prearranged meeting to settle an old grievance.
In Peru Indiana on Tuesday night a missing nine year old son of C L Miller sparked alarm with rumors of kidnapping. A late hour search followed fire alarms. At about 2 am a farmer found the boy wandering a road several miles away. He had been reading Robinson Crusoe and said he planned to be a Crusoe, claiming to have slept in a cave before being returned home.
Two men believed to be tramps were arrested by Logansport police for robbing the dead and dying in the Cass wreck. Money and jewelry were found on them. Fearing public unrest, authorities moved the men to Peru for safekeeping. A traveling man reported his diamond stud was stolen while unconscious.
Wabash railway officials decided to purchase land in Peru on Wednesday afternoon for a cemetery to inter the wreck victims buried there. Others killed by the railroad will be buried in the same cemetery.
Western association of writers held a Wednesday morning program featuring a sketch by John W. Carr and an essay by Miss Mary E. Cardwill. Memorial services were held for W. P. Fishback Maurice Thompson and H. W. Taylor with addresses by Geo S. Cottman Benjamin S. Parker John W. Carr and others.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a new trial for John Banks and quashed the affidavit and information against him. Banks had been convicted in Marion criminal court of attempting to bribe election judge J Wesley Bridges last fall, sentenced to two to 14 years and disenfranchised. The court directs delivery to Marion county sheriff and deems the original pleadings loose and uncertain, void for failing to name the designated party or designating chairman and the timing of designation.
The supreme court flags the timing of Bridges appointment as weak and notes it failed to clearly reveal what he should meet at trial. It imputs Banks's knowledge of Bridges office and critiques Judge Alford for overruling the motion to quash. The court also finds error in not allowing Major Taggart to testify about his talk with Banks regarding a possible ballot.
In a disputed trial, Judge Alford’s exclusion of Taggart’s testimony sparks appeal claims. Banks, a colored Democrat aide, testified Bridges courted him for a ballot scheme. The controversy centers on entrapment notes and potential retrial, with Banks likely to walk free.
A lightning strike at G. W. Shelby’s house on 1 W. Twenty eighth st. sent a trench seven inches wide through sod and gravel, with a streak of fire entering a rear sitting room. Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Shelby felt dazed but escaped injury, while Mrs. Dean nearby was stunned. No damage to the house was visible.
The Indianapolis Water Company intends to erect a near five million dollar eight story red brick structure on its present site. Prized as a modern American design with French and Italian Renaissance influences the building will feature Tiffany artwork on the first two floors oak finishes on upper levels and verd antique detailing. Ground breaking is planned for fall with work to be completed by spring ensuring a settled foundation.
New York June 26 Marshal Field the Chicago dry goods merchant has secured property at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Thirty fifth Street paying more than 2000. It is reported that Field intends to erect a department store similar to his Chicago house on the site. Bargains in Upright Pianos at Baxmins and Baldwin's.
Loganport Indiana June 2 H P Clough an express messenger reported dead is badly injured and may die Fireman Adams and Mrs Molle Cruse are fatally hurt Fannie Muhigie of New York is alive Ernest Zimmerntn and David Trucker farmer boys were arrested Wednesday for stealing from the dead and injured General Funstons wife has returned to San Francisco
Cincinnati dispatch reports the Knights of St. John prize drill with only two entries Tuesday afternoon. Columbus, Ohio won first prize and Lawrenceburg, Indiana captured second. Jos. Winum of Akron, Ohio announced his candidacy for supreme secretary. Gen. Henry K. Frier of Erie, Pennsylvania is expected to be reelected as supreme head. Thomas Laily of Cleveland seeks supreme trustee. Rochester, New York is named as the sole applicant for the next convention.
A Beebe Arkansas train collision with two cows injured three mail clerks. The Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons building was damaged by fire and lightning on Tuesday night, causing a panicked moment among six patients, all rescued without injuries.
Our Standard reports breweries reportedly delivering beer to private residences, challenging the law that restricts sales to retailers. The piece notes enforcement against sellers and potential prosecutions for saloonkeepers and private holders of leases, raising questions about limits on distribution and private consumption.
New York Alderman Goodman proposes that New York City dispatch 5000 unemployed residents to Western harvest fields. He says it would cost a penny per person but provide work and aid Western farmers. The resolution was adopted and a committee will meet next week to consider it.
State librarian Henry seeks to compile all political platforms of Indiana dominant parties since 1850 for a pamphlet. He faces gaps including Democratic platforms 1850 1852 1860 1868 and Republican descended party platforms. He hopes the oldest citizen will provide missing documents.
Controller Johnson says he has not handed in his resignation to the mayor and will likely wait until Saturday. He plans to remain in the office briefly to assist Mr. Dunn and cites pursuing a favorable business opportunity as his only reason.
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area for the next 36 hours ending 8 p m on June 27. Expect unsettled weather with probable cloudiness Wednesday night and Thursday. Readings show 7 am temperature at 73 degrees, noon at 79 and a 2 pm temperature higher. Indiana and neighboring states expected to stay warm.
Wednesday opens cooler with no sign of big temperature change says Weatherman Wappenhaus. Tuesday night relief came from surrounding thunderstorms along Marion county edges. Some claimed cyclonic conditions near 10 p.m., but he disagrees. Wind held to about 20 mph. More thunderstorms expected this week.
Havana June 26 Gov general Wood, recently ill for several days, was somewhat worse on Wednesday but doctors say his condition is not serious. The report notes no immediate danger and health officials monitor his progress.
June 26 report from Quincy shows Frank C. For rest, 21, shot and killed his sweetheart Louise Strothoff before taking his own life. Jealousy cited as the motive.
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