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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
2
Fire at a fry works in Gas City Saturday killed union leader John Gurran and injured several others. The blaze caused walls to collapse as nearby firefighters and workers fought the flames. Proprieter Ox is among the injured. estimated loss reaches twelve thousand dollars.
Salvador Cisneros ex-president of Cuba reports that the senate’s Platt amendment plan displeases Cubans who favor the 1898 constitutional convention. He urges Congress to back joint resolution affirming American honor and peace in Cuba, as Cuban delegates fear an embarrassing position over relations with the U.S. and a lack of agreement on proposed terms.
Salonica papers reveal a planned Macedonia uprising against the sultan for spring with Mauser rifles found. About 1,000 prisoners await exile to unhealthy Arabian provinces and rebel leaders face execution. A Bulgarian irregulars clash with Turkish troops near the border left several casualties.
The U S training ship Dixie ran aground near Maryland Point in the Potomac River while en route to Washington. Forty apprentice boys were left at the Norfolk naval hospital with fever and several seriously ill, three not expected to live. They had just returned from a cruise to Algiers.
The article notes the general appropriation bill being introduced and set as a special order for Monday afternoon. Gov. Durbin announced he signed the measure prohibiting fencing in the soldiers’ monument during the carnival. It also describes lawmakers and scenes in the House including Representative Parker with his wife sewing, and mentions several members by name with brief quirks.
The Indiana House passed a bill allocating 5000 dollars to beautify the grounds around Nancy Hanks Lincoln’s grave in Spencer county and to hire a custodian. The original 15000 dollar appropriation was cut to 2000, then amended to 5000 by John of Spencer county. Statesman praised the project and recalled Mrs Lincoln’s burial as a notable national moment, with southern Indiana delegates Perrett Davis Greene and Stout supporting the amendment.
In Camden Missouri a mob of about 300 miners hanged Dewey Smith alias Bob ONeil after he killed Charles Stanley with a pick during a quarrel. Sheriff Crowley was assaulted as the crowd surged the Burnette hotel. Smith confessed killing in self defense before being hanged without a shot fired. The leaders planned to ship the corpse to his mother in Kansas City.
Guthrie says he was imposed upon after introducing the Hurry chemical laboratory bill and voting no. The bill to establish a laboratory for testing disposal of factory sewage passed by a narrow margin, with skeptics charging it aims to prove dumping is harmless. Senator Fleming supports the measure amid factory interests.
Senator Chandler announced Saturday charges prepared by H. H. Knapp of Montana contesting William A. Clark's Senate seating. The document accuses Clark of securing election through bribery and corruption involving $200,000. The report places the event in Washington on March 2.
Indianapolis faces about five thousand dollars outlay if the St Clair park bill becomes law. Over five years the city has spent more than two thousand on park care, cement walks, and improvements without corresponding benefits. Clerk Feibleman says the bill would be a gold brick with no reimbursement provision, while departments show a quiet Saturday with vacancies and lobby activity at the state house.
Leadville Colorado reports 24 year old Wm W Bond an usher at Lenten Episcopal service drank carbolic acid from a bottle and died after running to the pulpit asking for prayers. Bond a Philippine War veteran faced despondency from illness.
The note suggests Henry Anderson’s declaration of a senate run was a calculated ploy to pressure Senator Fairbanks over the Muncie normal bill. With the bill dead, speculation grows that Henry aims to return to Congress, while the scheme implicates George McCullough in Washington.
The fragment describes an amendment offered by Senator Wood for a park project. It mentions a large iron fence enclosing a square and implies a dramatic impact on Hair park, with an unclear outcome if adopted. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or a definite decision.
In New York City a man named George Gale was killed after failing to pay a 20 cent breakfast bill. He was struck by the restaurant manager and then knocked to the floor where he died shortly after. Police report ten arrests in connection with the incident.
London officials admit a Liverpool volunteers draft was ordered but held back awaiting telegram confirmation from Lord Kitchener whether strength is needed. The misstep becomes a running joke as volunteers remain at the front and the War Office delays fuel a public punchline.
The Parisian belles gay burlesquers appear twice daily at the Empire theater with two burlettas The Wicked World and Kidnaped. Acts include May Grotty Irene Powers Fauline Westerly Weston and Allen Clark and Emmons Sarah Morris and Chas Payne among the company.
Emperor Franz Josef visited a Vienna workers restaurant on Saturday and shared a six cent lunch. He spoke with a laborer at the same table, asking about his life, who described his simple living. The emperor replied with feeling, I envy you.
Earl Ayres, arrested for stealing school books, confessed to taking volumes from schools 1 2 9 and 11 and selling new ones at Schofield and Ellison. He claimed his uncle gave them for Christmas and his mother urged selling them. He planned to steal a 380 volume Myer history set one by one, earning 15 cents per book. The case resumes Wednesday.
The New York Court of Appeals ruled the eight hour day and prevailing wage provisions on municipal contracts invalid. The decision affects millions in overtime claims against the city, with over $200,000 already paid and more than $1,000,000 in disputed sums. The ruling requires the city to pay a contractor who argued workers were not paid prevailing wages.
Peter Karpovich, expelled from Moscow University, shot Minister of Public Instruction Bogaliepoff in the neck during a reception in St. Petersburg. He may die. Karpovich confessed and was jailed.
Frankfort on March 2 Henry, jailed for complicity in the Goebel assassination, watches anxiously for the court of appeals decision in the Fowers and Howard cases. He says he expects to be liberated soon.
In memory of their father Charles Knox who died in 1895, E. M. Knox and Mrs Mary Knox Rob inson pledge $30,000 to build the first Protestant church in Manila. The Knox Memorial M E Church of Manila will stand as the city’s inaugural Protestant house of worship.
A fire at the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company works in Charlestown burned Saturday causing an estimated loss of 115000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night and no further details on casualties were provided.
Mayor Jones of Toledo has accepted a petition nomination for a third term. The bid was signed by 3,000 supporters.
The funeral for William Maxwell Evarts was conducted Saturday at Calvary Church after private home services. The church was crowded with friends and representatives from many societies, professions, and merchants. The body will be buried Sunday in Windsor, Vermont.
A construction train broke through a trestle on the Cripple Creek extension of the N. and W. railroad, killing W. H. Medcliffe and John Walker. Thomas Sprakes and John W. Mallory were injured. Five men have died on the line in three days.
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure promising immediate comfort and complete cure for piles. It asserts broad appeal, notes hundreds of favorable letters from users, and argues the product offers unique effectiveness without substitutes.
John George Lado Zaadin and Stereen Ilia candy peddlers from Syria were found suffocated in a house at 4 Morton street Albany. Gas from a broken main filled the room while they slept on mattresses.
E Parmlee Prentiss, son-in-law of John D Rockefeller, has become a member of the firm Howland Murray Prentiss. The firm is trusted with much of the Rockefeller interests legal business.
Henry Elstrode aged 65 of 214 North Noble Street was declared insane on Saturday. Dick Walter aged 11 pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was placed on probation by Judge Alford. Clara sues Lyman McNeal for ten dollars weekly support. Ian Noble sues the Morrow railroad for sixteen dollars for injuries from a wreck near Monticello on October 7 1900. Thomas Fisher at the News is very ill at his Woodruff Place home with stomach congestion and uncertain prognosis.
A rumor circulated Saturday afternoon that the assailant of Miss Carter had been captured and was being held in an E Washington street butcher shop to block timely arrest news and avoid crowds gathering at the station.
Gov. Durbin signed legislation to establish a state forestry board with five commissioners including a secretary and state forester paid 1200 dollars plus 600 dollars for expenses. J. P. Brown of Connersville is favored as state forester, backed by forest protection work and forestry association support. The commission will include a forestry association member, a Retail lumber dealers representative, a Purdue University faculty member, a woodworker mechanic, and an expert in forest preservation and timber culture.
The Senate forfeited $20 in a police court case involving Senator Sullivan of Mississippi. The brief item notes the action taken Saturday and references the wartime era reporting style with limited detail on the incident.
Metsker opposed his own measure on Saturday due to material changes but then allowed his name to stand. The bill originally required public printing in the county of need and would have let local papers raise prices. After enacting clause removal only the substitute provisions remained, and the lowest bidder would win printing work.
A list of morning and evening worship times for several denominations. First Baptist led by Rev. Thomas J. Villers II at 7:30. Central Christian with Rev. Allan B. Philpott at 10:45 and 7:20. Plymouth Congregational with H. C. Meserve at 16:45 and 7:45. Christ Episcopal with Rev. James D. Stanley at 10:45 and 7:30. St Pauls with Rev. Lewis Brown at 10:45 and Central Ave M E with Rev. Charles C. Lasby at 10:45 and 7:30. Meridian St M E with Dr. Thurkiel at 10:45 and Rev. William A. Quayle at 7:30. Roberts Park M E with Dr. C. E. Bacon at 11 am and Rev. W. P. Thurkiel at 7:30 pm. First Presbyterian with Rev. M. S. Haines at 11 and 7:45. Second Presbyterian with Rev. Joseph A. Milburn at 11 am.
Cattle receipts at Indianapolis show mixed lots with good to choice steers at about 4.40 to 5.60 per cwt and butcher weights 1,100 to 1,250 pounds valued around 4.40 to 4.90. Hogs receipts total 600 with good to choice at 5.47 to 5.50, sheep receipts 100 with good to choice fat at about 4.00.
Elizabeth Perry twenty, of Wayne street near Fall Creek, reported to the Board of Health on Saturday afternoon as having smallpox.
Chicago wheat finished fractional gains with May at 7 54. Corn rose modestly to 1 414. Oats advanced to 25 144 25 56. May pork around 14.10 to 14.15 with lard near 7.45 to 7.47 and ribs 7.02 to 7.05. Eggs and butter varied by grade. Cheese prices supported by creamery and Swiss offerings. Live and dressed poultry prices listed across chickens turkeys ducks and geese.
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