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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1901
Page
3
London reports officials fear England must concede to Russia in China with Manchuria at stake. American troops are expected to depart Pekin for Manila while German troops stay on. British withdrawal toward India may proceed as India garrison wanes.
A special legislative committee investigated the Southern reformatory, planning to draft a report though members were unsure of its content. Chairman Whitcomb and Senator Ball indicated the full committee would prepare the document, after touring the prison and examining buildings and equipment.
A furious wind on Sunday near Syracuse, March 4, lasting about 30 minutes, toppled trees and tore roofs. Foreman John Murphy was killed when a high gable window from Putnam school was blown outward and struck him. Wires for telephone and fire alarm suffered heavy damage as people were hurled across streets.
The Equitable Bonding Company of Indianapolis forms to capitalize statewide stock distribution. Gov. Durbin signed the bonding and surety bill with the emergency clause. Charles F. Kennedy Bob Brown Judge Henley George J. Marott and others organize the new concern for rapid statewide spread of stockholders.
An association of ministers from Plymouth Mayflower Ninth Alexandria and First Congregational churches will hold Lenten services throughout the holy season. This week at Plymouth church, next week at Mayflower, third week at Ninth, fourth at Alexandria, and the final week shared among the three churches.
Lucas Snider of 2009 Columbia Ave and Valentine Miller of 1729 N Arsenal Ave quarreled over change in a restaurant Sunday. Miller struck Snider on the head with a cane, causing a four inch scalp wound needing ten stitches. Both appeared in police court Monday, much the worse for wear.
In the Philippines Taft is named first civil governor as civil government forms in Bataan. The Philippine commission plans provincial governments in Romblon Bohoana Iloilo Cebu Zamboanga and Mindanao. Lieut Steele with 20 men defeated 142 insurgents on Leyte. American soldier John Gimmins was killed. D M Carman released on 10000 bail after charges of aiding insurgents. Editor Rice deported from Manila arrives San Francisco. W L King longtime Big Four employee dies of pneumonia at 858 English Ave. Funeral Tuesday under Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Masons and Red Man auspices.
In Oakford near Kokomo Indiana alleged irregularities in the local schools spark a clash. Principal Fred Stahl is accused of naughty conduct after a boy stood a girl on her head and the teacher allegedly assaulted Lemuel the blacksmith. The matter drew in county officials and lawyers with warrants issued and arrests halted when the town intervened.
In Kokomo Indiana on March 4 thieves took $700 in bills and an old dress skirt from Carl Spilker's home. They returned the envelope containing three $100 bills, likely fearing exposure of large notes. Also noted is the death of 78 year old Phédébe Ellis and details of her family lineage and a 55th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meeks in Delaware County.
Four colored girls from a show company performing locally were found in the Delta Tau fraternity hall at DePauw University in Greencastle on Saturday about 11:30 p m. The hall was crowded with men and beer was in another room. City Marshal Starr reported the incident to President Gobin who will investigate with no arrests made.
Crawfordsville Ind March 4 Past ten years show two marriage licenses issued without return by officiating ministers. A fine of 5 to 100 dollars is provided for this omission and the delinquents will likely face the prosecutor.
In Logansport Indiana on March 4 Mrs Winfield Boehme sues her husband for divorce claiming he has bathed only twice in their year and a half of marriage and habitually retires in greasy clothing as a locomotive fireman.
New Albany Indiana March 4 Captain J T Applegate chief of police of Jeffersonville was arrested on an indictment charging him with assault and battery with intent to kill Ernest Hedges. He was released on bail and called the charges spite work.
In Kokomo Indiana on March 4 Charles Bellow age 12 son of Mrs Pauline Bellow a widow was killed when he touched a live trolley wire on a dare from companions.
Evansville contractor Gus Koerner shot himself over ill health. Anderson Presbyterians plan a new church to counter Methodist and Christian growth. Dowell King to represent Richmond High School in the state oratorical contest in Indianapolis. Crawfordsville Elks invite Carrie Nation to their July 4 carnival. An arsonist burned a Methodist church east of Vincennes. a division in the congregation is suspected. The only union of glass snappers in Indiana formed in Muncie with about 100 members, affiliated with the AFL. Fort Wayne police seek clairvoyants Wentworths on fraud. An unknown man tried to abduct a child from Logansport orphan’s home, possibly the child’s would‑be father. George W. Jarrett, 18, who killed his stepfather in Columbus, not indicted yet. Winnie Wilson of Kokomo seeks possession of an 18‑month‑old baby held by her brothers to stop her marriage. Frankton gas firms merge. Armstrong absorbs Franklin Natural Gas and Oil, ending a price war. Dick Starr seriously wounded. William
Gertrude Gant known as Gertie Knotts, a teen of 15 and noted bicycle dealer, faces a police court trial after allegedly assaulting her sister in law. Her past includes a family bicycle business, repeated court appearances, and a troubled youth culminating in an Industrial School experience and marriage to David Gant.
Post office officials warn of swindlers posing as inspection agents along new rural free delivery lines. They demand 38 or 4 as rental for boxes. In Terre Haute Postmaster Benjamin notes the scam as gaining traction. In Logansport Catholic circles controversy swirls over Bishop Alerding's appointment of Very Rev John M Guendling to St Vincent de Paul. the matter heads to Mgr Martinelli papal legate.
Marion county and Indianapolis lawmakers debate iron fence removal in a bill for selling city lands. If House passes with the fence, Governor Durbin may veto. supporters seek to strip the feature while some expect it to pass anyway.
A Sunday scene on Pennsylvania Street shows a young man beaten by gusts as his five dollar hat flies skyward. The wind carries it across the curb and pole, drawing a crowd from the nearby Harry's drug store to laugh at the spectacle before the headwear reappears in the gutter.
American forces are packing for shipment to Manila with two companies remaining as legation guard. British plans call for a summer near the coast then withdrawal to India. Germans stay indefinitely. Social dinners show rising cordiality among Americans British Germans Russians French Austrians and Japanese relations.
Detectives traced William Woods to 309 Teledu Street after a Sunday tip from Marion and arrested him at 5 20 a m Monday. He had been a fugitive. Woods roommate Clarence Butler, also colored, was taken into custody on general principles. Butler, described as an old thief, faces fresh charges.
The body of an unknown man was found in the East River in Manhattan downtown. It matches the description of William Astor Chanler, former husband of Amelia Rives, who had escaped from Bloomingdale asylum months earlier and has not been heard of since. No marks of violence were found on the body.
In Washington on March 4, Senator Carter of Montana spoke for hours against the river and harbor measure. He urged irrigation of arid lands and continuing contracts. The conference report on the sundry civil bill was sent back and the Charleston exposition faced opposition as the report was agreed to.
An electric wire sparked a disastrous fire Sunday morning in the Sutlity block apartments of Mrs Edward Shoenberger. The blaze threatened a woman’s life before a dog helped avert tragedy. Fire crews battled flames as residents evacuated amid smoke and danger.
Admiral Brown, just back from Washington, says Admiral Sampson is very ill and in poor health. He criticizes Sampson’s stance on enlisting men being promoted to commissions and asserts Sampson's writings come from a mind diseased.
George Burk of Shel buryville pike, 23, was accidentally shot Sunday by his 17 year old brother in law Charles Wagner. Wagner discharged gun earlier. Burk handed it back after inspection. Ball entered the abdomen and lodged in the leg. Dr. Petersdorf could not locate the bullet. condition described as not dangerous.
Miss Lemon will sing next Monday evening with Thomas Orchestra in Indianapolis. Theodore Thomas will close his orchestra's Indianapolis tour with a final concert on March 11. Seats go on sale Thursday morning at English's. Marguerite Lemon, an Indianapolis girl, will also appear and has gained recognition in opera.
A 5000 strong procession of national, republican and People’s parties marched to General Wood’s palace in Havana showing a delegation presented to President McKinley urging absolute Cuban independence.
The younger element of Indianapolis democracy organizes a Jeffersonian celebration at Masonic Hall on April 1. Henry A. Johnson of Richmond is expected to speak on the administration's foreign policy, with short speeches by local Democratic leaders.
The Pesti Hirlap reports that former opera singer Sibyl Sanderson, wife of Antonio Terry, drank poison and was taken to a Budapest hospital. The paper states her condition is not serious and notes she is a California native.
An inquiry into the meaning behind a phrase tied to a notable shop. The note suggests public curiosity about a term associated with commerce and everyday life.
Representative Joe Clarke denounces Controller Johnson for opposing a bill to raise firemen wages. Johnson warns the measure would cost about 40 thousand dollars extra annually. supporters say the city would pay roughly seven thousand more under the plan. The bill passed the house and awaits senate second reading.
Chicago March 4 Charles A Morrill head of Morrill & Co tea dealers narrowly escaped death when employee John Correa age 68 fired a bullet behind his neck. Morrill survived while Correa, a Portuguese civil war veteran who had earlier been reproved, killed himself with a second shot.
The Empire salt works in Warsaw owned by the National Salt Company was destroyed by fire Sunday night. Loss estimated at $160,000.
The Board of Public Works ordered the city engineer to draft papers to open a street across the Big Four railroad tracks at Spring Valley street and Brookside avenue to tunnel under the tracks. Petitioners cited danger to children crossing on their way to school. A second petition to open Sixteenth Street from Milburn alley to Barnhart addition and Gent street to Riverside park was referred to the engineer.
Victoria dispatches from the steamer Olympia report that more than 3,000 Boxers and Manchurian robbers attacked and looted in Cheng a port recently opened to foreign commerce.
The column lists numerous births at various street addresses with parents named, followed by a dense roster of deaths and medical conditions such as cirrhosis hepatitis diphtheria meningitis and pneumonia. It concludes with a marriages section naming several couples.
A list of building permit filings includes Rough & Sons fertilizing company south of Union stock yards for a factory costing 10000 dollars. F. J. McWhirter at Beville avenue rear Michigan street seeks a frame cottage for 1200 dollars. Indianapolis Abattoir Company near White River south of Morris street plans an addition costing 32000 dollars. Eliza J. Ellis at 218-20 Glenn street files a frame house project for 2000 dollars. A H Toline at 1821 Lewis street requests a rare barn for 10 dollars. W H Greenen at 230 Noble street plans repairs for 150 dollars. Mary A House at 2015 North Illinois street files repairs for 75 dollars.
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