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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
2
Widespread flood damage reported across Keystone and nearby towns in West Virginia. Losses reach $100,000 at Keystone, rail traffic disrupted on B. and C. S. W. line with three trestles washed away. Minston and Yellow Creek areas report the worst storm ever, with outbuildings destroyed and crops ruined.
A violent storm struck Pittsburg on Wednesday causing continuous lightning and thunder for 38 minutes. In Homestead a 24 year old woman was killed by lightning, another woman struck, and many buildings were damaged by floodwater. Bridges washed away and a large crowd sought shelter at South Street Park.
Reports from multiple campuses on June 27 detail major gifts. John Morgan pledged Harvard over a million for building projects at the medical school in Boston. Yale confirms a two million bicentennial fund led by Vanderbilt Hill and Borden. Kenyon College in Gambier hosts commencements with Senator Hanna pledging fifty thousand for a dormitory named Politicians' Barracks.
Grace Sullivan, 19, daughter of J A Sullivan president of the First National Bank, Sullivan I T, drank carbolic acid at her Fort Smitty Arkansas home. She believed warrants were out for her and her escort for disturbing Baptist church services and had troubled over the matter.
Fire at the Mirror printing office in Mayfield Kentucky caused slight building damage and flooding. Authorities say the blaze was incendiary and tied to a 3200 000 fire on Wednesday. Public accusations allege excessive insurance carried by involved parties amid high tension.
A North Carolina mother recounts how Grape-Nuts helped her family after visiting Charlotte where the mayor used the product on medical advice. She credits the cereal with rapid weight gain for herself and a severely undernourished 18 month old, who improved after being fed soaked Grape-Nuts in warm milk. During a La Grippe outbreak the family relied on Grape-Nuts and oranges as the sole palatable sustenance.
Washington announces the new war revenue law takes effect next Monday. Commissioner Yerkes outlines redemption rules for telegram and bank check stamps, noting telegraph companies may redeem only stamps bought within two years and banks must surrender stamped checks. Tobacco, beer, cigars, and small cigarettes follow stated refund and redemption terms.
Massachusetts reports 4255 dollars raised for the Benjamin Harrison monument drive. A vice president oversees each state with a top 100 list and individual typed letters to prospects. T. Jefferson Coolidge is named as Massachusetts vice president.
New York June 27 Alice a 25 year old blind lioness at Central Park had ingrown toe nails trimmed after a fear driven struggle. Seven men lifted her from the cage and she fought fiercely biting at bars as keepers completed the operation. Her feet improved by Thursday but she remains distressed.
The notice records numerous births with dates in June and May for families such as Gwinnup, Hornbrook, Hart, Schmelzer, Ward, Stanley, Wood, Schrader, and Copenhaur with physicians in attendance. It also lists marriages including Downing Allis Leggett, White Henry, Tudor Martin, Becher Wacker, Chapman Scott, Dunning Schultz, Kremer Garth, Johnson Birdella Price, Schildmeyer Thornbergh, Waddle Heller, Zink Hull, Schweitzer Klinge, Leachtamer Shaw, Dehmer Snedeker, Richard Ellis, Meyers Blumberg, Mathews Stockwell, Hugnes Snowden, and Swain Maraschdy.
In Somerset Kentucky on June 27 the case of Mrs Nancy Hunley is before the circuit court charged with the murder of Mrs Serepta Sellers. The trial began midweek with no jury yet secured. Prosecutors say Hunley and her kin confronted Sellers with revolvers after a ruse involving a supposed message from Hunley’s husband. Sellers died from a back head wound as a scuffle ensued.
The Gentlemen’s Driving Club schedules a Friday 8 p m matinee with a full program of races including 3:00 class Anak and Free for All divisions. Entries feature riders such as W H Ballard Frank Nu Noel Toney Wilson E P Clark and S R Holt among others while tracks at the club house show fine condition ahead of the event.
A five story tenement at 112 Monro Street in New York caught fire on Thursday morning. Forty tenants on the third to fifth floors escaped by ropes strung to the roof by painters. A boy, Lowenstein, was burned but is expected to recover and overall property loss is small.
GEORGETOWN June 27 Mrs Lucinda Baker Power 72 died Wednesday. She is said to have been Grant's sweetheart in girlhood and his first official act as president was to appoint her post mistress at this place. The general visited his boyhood home and was hosted at the Power home.
The steamer Cottage City returning from an unsuccessful attempt to reach Muir glacier Alaska reports immense icebergs filling the bay for ten miles blocking the view of the glacier.
In Jersey City on Thursday Judge Blair sentenced Thomas G. Barker to five years at hard labor for attempting to kill Rev. John Keller. Barker’s counsel filed a notice of appeal after sentencing, which acts as a stay. Barker may be admitted to bail pending appeal decision.
Geo B Young, candidate for commit teeman in Precinct 10 ward 1, stirred up a stir by distributing anti machine circulars in yards Wednesday night. The leaflets urged voters to back him and aid the people over politicians.
In San Francisco on a Wednesday evening, two soldiers from the Third artillery were crossing the bay in an open boat when a fight led to capsizing. One sailor named Allen drowned while the other survived, and scores of ferryboat passengers witnessed the incident.
Lieut gov Gilbert will be principal speaker at the Garfield Park Fourth of July event. Daylight fireworks in the morning, militia drill, Battery A mounted platoon drill, and Boys brigade demonstrations are planned for the celebration.
Mrs A Johnson lists remodeling at 1319 North Alabama Avenue for 129 dollars while Rhoda M Shepard advertises repairs at 1450 North Alabama Street for 125 dollars presenting compact local home service notices with two named individuals and street details.
Friday bargain event offers remnants and damaged items including sheeting, screen wire, slop jars, alarm clocks, bone dishes, toastware, Royal Bonn ware, lawns, brilliants, wash silks, table linen, Turkish towels, and ladies umbrellas. Limited quantities at discounted prices, while stocks last.
Readable remnants list men’s undergarments and shirts at 50c to 59c, ladies hosiery and vests, children's wear, black wool skirtings and cheviot, skirts in taffeta silk and linen, millinery bargains with untrimmed hats and sailors, and reduced shirt waists plus rugs, mats, curtains, and household fabrics all offered at closeout prices. Major items include black granite cloth, grade wool fabrics, and various skirts and waists with explicit price points and qualities.
The Wm H Block Co presenting a replica of the Santiago naval battle at Broad Ripple park with Spanish forts, fort battles, and a Niagara firework finale. The event runs nightly next week starting Sunday at 9 pm with a July 4 special pyrotechnic display and a mock magazine explosion signaling American victory.
Chicago June 27 Four Docheites were pelted with stale eggs and driven out of Evanston on Wednesday night by a crowd of about 700 persons who prevented them from preaching or singing.
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