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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1900
Page
3
Muncie Indiana March 5 a sudden street illness left John Waldron of Hamilton Ohio blind while walking his condition left him with no money or kin. Strangers led him to police headquarters as a poorhouse ward awaits preparation while he remains jailed.
In Rushville Indiana on March 5 proceedings against Mrs Anna Leonard were dismissed in the mayor s court. The case arose from a disturbance at the Rushville mission church where trustee John Cupp testified about a loverlike letter. Cupp had turned off the gas to block reading the letter, which was read outside by electric light. The trustees planned an investigation but arrested Mrs Leonard for disturbing the peace.
Pearl and Emma Peggs, under smallpox quarantine in Lyons Indiana, fled their home last week and, pursued by guards with county prosecutor’s advice, were whipped back into the house. The quarantine later expired without further incident.
In New Albany Indiana on March 5 Miss Larrettz Long, a member of C H Durnill’s family, vanished from bed and lit out in a somnambulant walk. Police were alerted and searchers found her about two hours later wandering in a nearby yard four blocks from home.
In Connersville Indiana on March 5 Miles K Moffett district committeeman telegraphed to Speaker Henderson and Representative Grosvenor over Congressman Watsons support for the Puerto Rican tariff bill. Replies dated March 3 from Henderson and Grosvenor praise Moffett and note Watson acted with the president's views and at his request.
Charles Fisher, an experienced lineman, died Saturday in Kokomo after grabbing a live wire while installing a telephone plant. It appears he mistook the crossing live line for a safe connection and was fatally shocked.
Mrs Martha Harris wife of ex Representative Branson L Harrison and mother of Adison C Harris minister to Austria died Sunday morning at Greensfork after a period of illness. She was 83 and had lived in the same Indiana neighborhood her entire life. She and her husband married at age 22.
A noted collection introduced by Charles Major, author of When Knight Hood Was in Flower. The poems focus on forest and mountain themes and are presented as sonnets. Rice is a familiar figure to Indianapolis newspaper readers.
Mrs. Lydia Thomas aged 87 widow of Enos Thomas pioneer and mother of Mrs. Van D. Brown matron of the Methodist deaconess hospital Indianapolis dies Sunday night. Mrs. Eli Stubbs 73 mother of Mary A. Stubbs prominent teacher and Mrs. W. N. Trueblood dies Monday morning.
Richmond Indiana March 5 Wm H Warner a traveling salesman living likely in Greenville Ohio shot himself at the Arlington hotel Saturday night He left a letter to His dear boys saying all was dark to him He mentioned property he owned in Michigan in the note.
Richmond Indiana reports Republicans await Congressman Watson after a love feast planned for Wednesday and Thursday. They seek his explanation of support for the Puerto Rican tariff bill amid political tensions.
Muncie Ind March 5 A new prescription bottle factory to be built by the American Flint Glass Workers Union will operate on a cooperative plan. The 12 shop facility will be located at Eaton or Sumwickville with James Morrison named as superintendent.
Cambridge City Indiana reports an economic surge in February as about 20 families relocate. A homing mill a cann ing factory opera house improvements and a new weekly paper are among the notable additions fueling the boom.
Lebanon Indiana March 5 Special judge Rabb Frankfort refused to marry a couple saying judges or justices should not perform such ceremonies and ministers of the gospel ought to perform them.
John L. Davis plans an eight to twelve pot glass factory at Lafontaine with moneyed partners. Fort Wayne area farmer Joseph Urbine is politically obsessed. Evansville inmates escape jail using a stove poker. Mrs. Melvina Green dies of stomach cancer south of Lebanon. Col John McGrew named chief of capitol police in Washington. Gas explosion wrecks George Weaver home at Fisher's station. Mrs. Fannie Denny dies from burns. Noblesville jury awards $2,500 to John Gehtauer against Indianapolis Excelsior Co. for a lost hand. Terre Haute city council to hear Southern Indiana railroad right of way request. Lebanon suit over slander between John F. Slinkard and John Timmie over forged note. Kenanna remains dry as temperance advocates seek credit. David Taylor marries Greensburg widow. later charged with forging checks. Ko komo factory wife Mrs. Leonard Bradley located in California. $120,000 to be sent. A $1,500 draft covers travel expenses. Columbus to municipal electric lights savings. $20,000 saved, gas plant under consideration. Wm. H. Everman survives assassination attempt on wind pump top by ambush bullets. wheel spared. Robert Watts of Michigan circulates lewd books to Indiana saloons. legal issues unresolved. Catholic Benevolent League organized in Fort Wayne with officers: John B. Mager, Steven Hermsen, Thomas McLaughlin, Julian Franke, John J. Kohrman, Mark Purcell, and marshal Aureus.
The Republican Iron and Steel Company general manager Simerton denies a report that all Indiana plants are closed to punish Indiana over the weekly wage payment law. He notes the Muncie plant closed for repairs and Alexandria plant partially closed, while nine other factories run at full speed and workers will be paid weekly amid protests.
The Chicago Tribune reports multiple letters blaming the Charleston disaster on intoxicated officers. A Manila contact asserts the ship ran aground because leaders on duty could not tell their location. The board of inquiry saw many crewmen refuse to sign captain statements, while officers did sign.
The county Republican convention completed the ticket with Armin Koehne as treasurer Eugene Sauley as sheriff John Ruckelshaus as prosecuting attorney A W Brayton as coroner Marion Eaton as assessor James Neison as surveyor John A McGaughey as first district commissioner and Thomas Spafford as third district commissioner. Debate over coroner ballots arose when absent delegates votes were counted despite no proxies on the floor South side delegates backing Dr Nash protested and many left after the decision.
In Letchatchie Alabama crowds of about a thousand African Americans vow revenge after Jim Grosby was killed by buckshot at his home as his wife and daughter were wounded. Whites are armed and warning of slaughter if shots are fired. The violence stems from the earlier shooting of Sam Howell, a local merchant.
In about a dozen Indiana townships the law requires six months of school though funds are insufficient to pay teachers for that period. Most affected are in the south. Superintendent F L Jones suggests continuing school for the six months and paying teachers from the June apportionment.
The state factory inspector sues American Tin Plate Company Anderson to enforce wages every two weeks, despite an exemption from weekly pay. Labor commissioners traveled over 1,400 miles seeking a settlement, but have not yet brought the matter to court.
Archbishop John Joseph Hennessy 74 died of paralysis of the brain after a series of strokes dating back a year. The prelate was renowned as a top theologian and orator and established a major seminary in Dubuque.
John Paul Jones Robinson In the dental student charged with stealing 178 dollars from the college safe last Tuesday waived examination in police court on Monday.
Martin Mahon, proprietor of the New Amsterdam hotel and a key figure in the Fayre Moore badger case, died of pneumonia Sunday in Redlands, California. The note from Harriet Evans of Hinsdale, Illinois references relief for croup with One Minute Cough Cure, claiming quick cures for throat and lung ailments.
An old style ad promotes a sample room and cafe restaurant at 127 E Court Street offering a business lunch in Chicago style from 11 a.m. to p.m EB. Kits. It also advertises steamship tickets to Paris via the Atlantic Steamship Agency at 26 Virginia Ave.
More than 400 guests attended a Ohio Society of New York banquet at the Walbach Astoria where President McKinley denounced imperialism as misguided. He urged faith in republican ideals and the duty to lift distant peoples while affirming liberty, justice, and self government for new possessions. The burden is our opportunity, he said, and urged steadfast effort to ensure life, liberty and happiness.
A party of 100 glass workers from the gas belt, who have been employed by the trust, departed Monday morning for Point Marion, Pennsylvania, to begin work at a newly started cooperative window glass factory operated by themselves.
The Indiana association of photographers opens Tuesday afternoon at Tomlinson hall with Gov. Mount delivering an address of welcome. Secretary W. O. Nicely completed arrangements as 125 members expected. T. C. Steele and William J. Forsyth to speak, with practical demonstrations offered. Local insurance men anticipate about 200 delegates as the National association of cooperative mutual insurance companies convenes, with headquarters at the Denison.
Births list several families with newborns at addresses on Highteenth and Liberty streets and other streets, including twins and a girl. Deaths record names, ages, and causes such as pneumonia, scarlatina, meningitis, and tuberculosis, with residence details. Marriages cite three pairs and five couples.
Reverend R H Moore at Madison Avenue M E church contends brains are not tied to wealth or dress. He argues working people like horseshoers and kitchen servants show more practical knowledge and skill than those in upper-class settings, challenging social hierarchies.
Paul Robinson, who shot his wife in Attorney Schwartz’s office, was fined 150 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Alford after pleading guilty to assault and battery. Prosecutors say he was insane and he may be placed in an insane asylum soon. Mrs. Robinson, a Chicago transplants stenographer, sought a divorce after the incident.
New York announces its likely at large delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City: David B. Hill Richard Croker Edward Murphy and Augustus Van Wyck. The slate hinges on no unexpected break.
Mrs. L. D. Nichols at 122 W Twentieth St files a frame house permit for 1100 dollars. James Renihan at 903 Virginia Ave seeks business house repairs for 256 dollars. Louisa Wilberger at 1118 Fayette St requests a porch for 45 dollars. J. J. Davenport at 1113 Beville Ave adds an addition for 300 dollars. A K Groff at 216 W Tenth St applies for a pump house costing 80 dollars. Harry Joseph at Madison Ave files for an oil ware house valued at 2000 dollars. Tohn Shepherd at was Yandes at reports repairs.
Indianapolis march 5 city market prices list extensive provisions from meats to groceries and produce. Smoked hams dry salt lard and sausage amid vegetables fruits canned goods and seeds with retail rates for butter oysters salt flour and coal across multiple vendors and lots.
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