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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1901
Page
3
New York report says Mamie Magavero aka Mamie Carelli, 16, was shot by Antonio Triolo after she spurned him. He opened fire in front of her mother and banker Sorrentine while returning from Villa Umberto, firing two fatal shots to the actress and three misses at the mother. Triolo was arrested.
Sam Moser, who confessed to killing his wife and three children in Pe kin Illinois, was found guilty and sentenced to 21 years. The defense blamed persecutions by the New Amish church for the crime while the state claimed he acted to harm the church. Moser showed little emotion at verdict but smiled afterward and said I am satisfied. A new trial will be sought.
Federal officers discovered a huge oleomargarine factory operated by Hudson Produce Company in Union City. Two carloads had already shipped out after a prior tip. about 2000 pounds of butter and some oleo were found. Frank Day, owner, was arrested and confessed. Large freight shipments were traced to New York and Chicago.
Grant and Anna Cook welcome a boy and W T and May Penn a daughter. Several other births listed with addresses. Deaths include Clay Wiley at three months in Indianapolis home, Lucinda Arbuckle, Cora Henry, Mary Graney, Nora Egan, and Charlie Dickey among others with ages and causes. Multiple marriage notices also appear for listed couples.
A catalog of property improvement work includes additions and repairs for residents such as John Ward at 1227 Nordyke Ave and John C. Jackson at 1608 E Nineteenth Street. Other entries cover frame houses, porches, and bathrooms with costs ranging from 100 to 1500 dollars.
Jerome G. Britt, 75, was found dead in his bed at the poor asylum on Monday. The coroner ruled a cerebral hemorrhage as the cause. He was admitted in 1898 and leaves a widow at 110s Beville Avenue.
Gov Durbin orders Tipton militia to guard R H Edmunds after an alleged attempt to assault 12 year old Marguerite Ross. Edmunds released on bond as sheriff and mob fears subside. Capt Barlow’s company helped at the jail after a late Monday call.
Caseyville is stirred by the disappearance of the 9 year old adopted daughter of farmer Elsworth Sanders ten days ago. A neighbor heard screams and a nearby apple tree was dug up and reset, suggesting foul play. Authorities will be asked to investigate. Sanders took the child from the Friendly Inn in Terre Haute.
Elias Forsythe, 70, a prominent Huntington resident and father of 14, died from blood poisoning after being bitten by an enraged Belgian hare. The incident occurred in Huntington on Monday, marking a fatal outcome from a domestic animal attack.
In Huntingburg Indiana on March 5 masked whitecaps abducted and beat William G Scaggs 6 in his back yard. Great gashes were cut on his back and neck leaving him bedridden for a month. Frank Wuetcher is under arrest with warrants out for several others in Dubois County s first whitecap incident since 1888.
In Brownsburg Indiana on a weekend the appearance of a large wolf caused alarm. J W Thornsburg encountered the animal near his woodhouse with a ham. later the wolf was seen in W H Harding’s yard as Harding armed a shotgun. The wolf reportedly headed toward Clermont and residents fear venturing out at night.
Knox to have a pickle salting factory Paris and Paris Crossing report smallpox Kokomo fire department rested 33 days Muncie fruit jar factory idle this summer Anderson to build a 40000 church Logansport Christian Scientists dedicate a 10000 church New farmers gas company organized in Ripley county Barn fire at Caleb Harvey’s wheat 2000 bushels Anderson paving brick project Garriott dead near Warrington Jones dies from gun accident Walker child choked on a peanut Keene loses arm at Union City sawmill Judge Chipman candidate for new appellate court Ben Morgan dies at funeral Adam Baer and Mrs Staver elope Leon Gueggenheim sells oil claim for 5000000 American coated paper company formed at Anderson Ella O Banion fatally burned R M Dickerson forged note 95 80 Sergt Caplinger dies in Manila Westville stock sinking test oil well Squire Brewer dies Norval Watson dies Thief steals copper wire Marion to Wabash Poolrooms crackdown Jay County Callahan dies Terre Haute rolling mill and steel mill planned Mrs Ben Morgan dies in Knightstown Agnes Bronger arrested for baby baptism Hiram Moffett dies Vigo coroner puzzled over George Ward lynching Strawtown log house landmark sold votes in Clinton county Six arrested for vote selling Brill bound over for assault Indianapolis Frankfort interurban seeks Clinton county franchise Indianapolis men named for interurban bid
In Oakville near Muncie hundreds of bushels of tomatoes and peas spoil yearly. Local farmers back a large canning factory to salvage the harvest. A petition circulated by Mrs. J A Buck, wife of a prisoner jailed for embezzlement, has support from court officials including Judge Leffler who sentenced him.
Albert Roth inghouse, a Gas City druggist and volunteer firefighter, died Monday from injuries after walls collapsed during the Friday pottery works fire. He is the second firefighter to die in the disaster.
The council, in a combative session, passed a resolution against the St. Clair park fencing bill and urged the governor to veto if enacted. It also criticized the senate for backing an electric street railway while opposing city recreation space. Perrott and Knight opposed the resolution, while Negley attacked Home Lighting and Heating. An appropriation of $2,000 was approved for fighting contagious diseases, despite Billingsley’s objections. The body also authorized selling 250 acres of Dallas county school fund lands for $12,850 and introduced ordinances on salaries, licenses, and crossings.
A Flint based Citizens' Building and Loan official Fred A. Platt is accused of a 40000 deficit tied to stock dealings. He sought help from J Dallas Dort to cover losses and threatened self harm. Profound family asset transfers and assurances from state officials indicate wealthy members may bear the losses while small shareholders are spared.
In Muncie Walter Ball denies seeking the attorney general post yet friends suspect his bid. The era of Marion county control for the office is noted as a factor. Rumors also place Ball near a congressional bid as a plan to test Cromer strength with Delaware county figures Charles R. Henry tied to the McCulough Ball Henry wing.
Washington March 5 Monday night's inaugural ball at the pension building surpassed all prior events. Mr and Mrs McKinley and Mr and Mrs Roosevelt attended with a crowd of dignitaries. Decorations, lighting, and national emblems framed a grand reception despite Mrs McKinley’s indisposition. The presidential party departed about midnight after a festive evening.
The senate approved an amended bill to sell state lands in Indianapolis and move the women’s prison buildings. If the house agrees, the two man’s prison would be relocated and run separately from the Girls’ Industrial School. Agnew said a related bill is forthcoming, with appropriations of 50000 for buildings 5000 for plans and 12000 yearly maintenance.
In Connersville Indiana Walter Martin a young grocery clerk slashed Will Nisborough son of a contractor with a penknife after taunting and injuring him for life Prominent business men posted bail for Martin.
In Lafayette Indiana on Monday Charles Connolly fifteen, son of Michael Connolly, was killed when a revolver discharged accidentally while he and companion Arthur Griffith were inspecting the weapon. The tragedy occurred Monday afternoon.
Clarence Cole a Brooklyn manufacturer died after a lamp overturned by the ill man started a fire in his bed at 47 Hoyt Street. A nurse momentarily left the room and returned to find bed and patient in flames. He was suffering pneumonia and had been under care.
The English hotel company leases the English hotel for ten years and names Henry W. Lawrence president George A. Tanner vice president Franklin W. Hays secretary and treasurer H. W. Lawrence Dr Hays B H Tripp Albert Lieter Louis G Deschler A A Barnes and George G Tanner directors in its new corporate structure.
The Meridian stables developers Cooper and Young have largely halted work on a livery stable combine in Indianapolis. Frank Bird is reportedly estimating costs while a liveryman notes uncertainty over who will proceed, though the project is seen as ultimately achievable, given current financial shortages.
At 4 a.m. Monday Samuel Arbuckle's Grocery at 8 Walnut Street was destroyed by fire. Arbuckle suspects robbery followed by arson. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars with 850 dollars insured.
In Hagerstown Maryland on Sunday night a 3 month old baby of Charles Barton was bitten on the head and face by a rat while asleep in its crib. The mother woke to screams and fought to drive the rat away. Doctors fear for the child's life as injuries may prove fatal.
Columbus Ind March 8 Word has been received that Marvin Kuhns the desperado is partly paralyzed as a result of the wounds inflicted at his recent capture.
Paris March 5 reports that Captain Alfred Dreyfus will publish a memoir describing his experiences. The work is stated not to affect the merits of his case and is unlikely to draw government interference.
Reported clash near Las Priestas Mexico results in the deaths of thirty Yaqui Indians and three Mexicans. Elsewhere M D Hamilton's widow in Chicago prepares to claim $2000 life insurance after his death in St Louis. Umatilla Indians in Washington resume Spirit Dance amid a frenzied scene.
March 5 report from New York notes a steel plate man and dyers in a boost to industry. Details are fragmentary but indicate a sector uptick and worker actions.
The striking silk mill workers in Scranton plan a monster parade on Thursday afternoon, with an expected crowd of at least 4,000 including girls, women, and children, after rejecting a settlement offer.
Washington March 5 One veteran in the president's escort staged a flamboyant stunt labeled passing the chaplain. With rain falling at the capitol he retrieved a cape from behind the saddle and blew into a long glove releasing a phantom flame, then dropped an empty flask from the glove amid applause as elderly veterans followed suit.
Findlay Ohio March 5 A C H D passenger train between Findlay and McComb suffered a wheel burst on a coach Monday A fragment punched the floor and roof narrowly missing two passengers The car stayed on track and the train was quickly halted
The Board of safety signed a $62,200 Gamewell fire alarm contract after a star chamber meeting with mayor and Indiana agent Webb Chandlee. The project must be completed in 150 days and includes remodeling the headquarters building for the central exchange, with critics claiming the price is excessive and alleging agent kickbacks totaling $12,000.
Ex-President Cleveland writes to Arthur De V. Storey, urging the Young men's democratic club to remain patriotic, untrammeled and intelligent. He warns that strong, disinterested groups attract temptations that must be shunned to retain influence and achieve good political results.
The Board of trade discussed a new building Monday night and President D M Barry will appoint a committee to assess the value of the old building. Tenants clamored for modern quarters, a petition read Monday night. All members present favored the new building project.
London March 5 report says De Wet remains in the field with a force after leaving Cape Colony. He moves toward Philippolis north of the Orange River as several small Boer parties surrender or are captured.
Senor Bravo, a delegate to the Cuban constitutional convention, returned from Havana to Santiago as thousands of mournful Black residents greeted him with an incendiary speech. The crowd cried Down with Americans and Down with Yankees as Cubano Libre voices attacked U.S. policy toward Cuba.
Gen Wood informed the committee of demonstration that congressional action on U S Cuban relations is not final and that modifications to the Platt amendment might be made He hopes Cubans obtain liberty and that close U S Cuba relations will not be abandoned unrest grows in Havana with talk of another demonstration.
Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry arrived in Amsterdam on Tuesday to a gala, eagerly greeted by a festive crowd despite dull skies. The queen appeared pale yet happy while the duke looked thinner from prior travels. city celebrations were planned for Tuesday night.
Washington announces ex Senator W. E. Chandler of New Hampshire will head the Spanish claims commission at five thousand dollars annually. The body, created late in Congress, will adjudicate claims arising from Cuban depredations in the Spanish war.
Chicago March 5 Mayor Carter Hanson was renominated on the first day by the Democratic city convention in a late afternoon session. Strong party support indicated Hanson’s continued leadership for the city government.
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