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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
3
In Itaska Lake Minnesota a school teacher Mae Cryll ran into a zero temperature fire in a night dress to save the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whitney. Her long hair was burned as she returned to the street with the child. She boarded at the Whitney home.
Maurice L Horner aged 6 alerted Central exchange to a fire at his home, urged his French governess to escape, fetched a ladder and helped her to safety after his mother fainted. Fire caused about $20000 in losses. The boy also instructed firefighters as he stabilized the situation.
Indiana delegation brightened the inaugural Ball with standout gowns. Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks wore ivory satin with pearl embroidery and Chantilly lace overdress. Other Indiana attendees included Mrs. A L Brick of South Bend in blue satin, Mrs. E D Crumpacker of Valparaiso in pink silk, and several Bloomington and Indianapolis guests with jeweled ornaments and lace details.
Washington dispatch notes Republicans defeated in November seeking posts under President McKinley. Ex-Senator Shoup of Idaho aims for pensions commission chair, ex-Senator Chandler of New Hampshire eyed as Spanish war claims chairman, ex-Representative Pugh of Kentucky seeks a judgeship, and ex-Senator Carter of Montana considered for a favorable appointment after pushing the river and harbor bill.
The fire department plans immediate work on adding an alarm system to the fire hall. Plans were awaited from the architect by Thursday. Gamewell aims to clear the site to start installing the system within sixty days of contract signing, weather permitting. The addition could become part of a future headquarters building.
New York March 7 reports joyous reaction among white rats over abolition of the booking commission by the Vaudeville managers association. Managers deny recognizing the group as an organization and will deal with individuals only. White rats claim there was never a formal strike, each member acted independently, and the move prompts new headway for the act.
The Marion county board of children's guardians home faces a full investigation after Senator Wampler's charge that an officer caressed and declared love to a young girl on a train. Mrs. Julia Goodheart Rev. Nathaniel A Hyde and Charles F Coffin all call for scrutiny while defending the officer's long faithful service and good conduct.
BE DEFENDS THE CIGARETTE SMOKERS. Day, He Says. Boston March 7 T T Timagenis a cigarette manufacturer and author testified at a hearing against the bill to prohibit sale of cigarettes. He said he taught 5 000 ministers and the cigarette smokers were the brightest of the lot. He smoked 50 a day. Do I look like a sick man he demanded Everybody smokes cigarettes in Greece and 6 000 Americans go there annually for their health.
The senate reconsidered a defeat on the bill for boards of children's guardians and amended it so parents have a chance in court before a child is taken. Currently the child is removed to the home first, then parents must show cause. The measure, amended by Senator Wampler, authorizes court review prior to removal.
The Illinois House clashed over a bill to separate the state woman’s prison from the girls'industrial school. Speaker Artman halted questions as Davis accused Republicans of delaying the measure. Majority report favored postponement and the bill was deferred.
Shelbyville Indiana March 7 George M Ray convicted of filing false claims against the county receives a Michigan City prison sentence of two to fourteen years. Special Judge Kirkpatrick overrules motion for a new trial and imposes a $10 fine. Ray remains at large under a deputy's charge while 60 days are allowed to file exceptions and transcript.
The senate on Thursday morning suspended the rules and passed a bill by Senator Agnew to separate the state women's prison from the girls' industrial school when the buildings are relocated, and to authorize sale of the state's lands in Indianapolis approved a few days earlier.
The Chicago & Southeastern railroad, two months behind on wages, had engineers chain their engines to the track and put fires out, after which workers refused to move until back pay was settled. The company agreed to pay every man and traffic resumed.
Jeffersonville Ind March 7 The police abandon the Shrader murder and robbery case believing Shrader was only playing a prank on friends. Initially thought missing after receiving 1500 dollars his body was reportedly dumped in the river.
The Neal two-cent fare bill is seen as dead for this session as the Senate delays and party dynamics curb action. House measures facing second reading are also at risk unless a suspension of regular business occurs. The printed bill was briefly misplaced but recovered, while several specific House bills remain threatened by inaction.
Alex Killion of Daviess County Washington Indiana received a note demanding 1500 dollars be placed in a can and left under a culvert by Thursday night or his family would be killed. He has hired four guards and will pursue a detective to trap the culprits.
Cincinnati brothers John and David Carpenter of the Schneider carriage company are defendants in a suit by Philip Schneider to recover possession of the plant. Schneider says the debt was paid and the property should return to him. the Carpenters refuse to surrender. Property value is about 50 000 dollars.
Samuel Hutchison 60 known in railroad and G A R circles was jailed in Frankfort Indiana on a bigamy charge filed by his Hutchinson Kansas wife. He had returned from Kansas last April with a younger woman, married her after claiming wife No 1 was dead. Wife No 2 Miss Bessie Tinsley of Reno County Kansas seeks relief.
Reports include T H Peyton of St Louis jailed 16 years for burglary. Nashville's Lou Roscoe killed by brother Fox Roscoe. Roy Fowell of Freeport confessed to killing Woodbury Worhinger. Saloonist Scott Simms shot by Ed Perry in Cincinnati. Two Chicago men robbed St Louis resident H C Critten den, stealing a $200 diamond. William Mott of Lancaster charged with killing Mrs Alberta then died by suicide in jail. Rev F W Emerson of Topeka fined for carrying concealed revolver. Pressure mounts to pardon Col H Clay King, life prisoner for 1891 murder. City of New Castle sues Blevins bondsmen for 55000 after Blevins murder and shortages. Nebraska court upholds death penalty for F L Dinsmore in wife and Fred Jiane murders.
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 7 Thomas J Dela Hunt a Schlitz brewing agent in Bedford had a double in Bedford who deserted. A woman claimed Hunt as her husband and arrested him for desertion. After long conferences investigators learned it was mistaken identity.
Report says Ward's brother, the lynched suspect's brother, is in Terre Haute to avenge the mob killing. He plans to target the black man who identified Ward to police and the man described by Miss Finkelstein.
Prof. Robert Noble has been named assistant chemist at Armour Institute in Chicago. A movement is under way to establish a Decoration Day bicycle road race and to hold a meet on July 4.
Terre Haute pioneer William H. Reese dies at 83. Crawfordsville masons plan a $30,000 temple. A $50,000 notel for Elwood advances. Terre Haute grocers face a Sunday closure vote. Daviess County wheat crop ruined by open winter. Carnegie to donate a $2,500 pipe organ to Bloomington church. A bald eagle shot near Terre Haute. Lafayette farmers form a horse thief detective group. Southern Indiana railroad moves offices from Bedford to Terre Haute. Princeton citizen David Walker dies in a tailor shop. Wabash businessmen seek subsidy for C R M via Wabash County. Valparaiso publishers complain of hobos begging papers. Contract slow heating plant project noted.
In Chicago at a saloon owned by Joseph Tolich two robbers entered at midnight and demanded the cashier raise his hands. Tolich wrestled with them and identified Ed Coleman, who then shot Yelich. The robbers fled with $10. Coleman was arrested after the dying saloonkeeper named him.
A brief guidance note discusses recognizing the authentic Laxative Bromo Quinine product by its signature markings and packaging. It outlines indicators of genuine formula and cautions against counterfeit imitations.
Washington March 7 The senate does not expect to vote on Morgan's resolution proposing the abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Morgan is being slowed to take it up merely out of order or delay.
Winchester jail prize awarded to John Fitz Maurice. Deathly ill W H Reed of Frankfort. Two horses valued over $200 stolen from Ellison Williams. Edward Link's home near Salem burned with narrow escape. S C Moore & Son awarded $25,000 Danville soldiers’ home chapel contract. New North Vernon telephone to link Madison to Jo ynopolis. Terre Haute candidate Herman Klust for state federation. Thomas Graham of Muncie crazed by lynching fears. Howard White arrested for horse theft from J B Dyer. Indiana Nitroglycerin Company enjoined from making nitroglycerin at Alexandria. Union Traction to build Marion to Converse to Peru. Sanspareil Glass Co Hartford City closed. Cambridge City rejects electric line franchise. Mrs Frank White of Linton gets Southern Indiana life pass. Gillam marriages surge. preacher delays meetings to wed. William Redwire of Elwood arrested on larceny charge. Kebble and Walter Johnson of Columbus fight over water mains. Thomas Gorham sues wife Josephine for divorce. Women with hatchets raid North Manchester poker game. Porter County swindlers inspect rural mail boxes for rent. Charles Brown house fire at Winchester. three children ill with pneumonia. Will suit in Richmond tests Mrs Anna L Bicklie will validity. Masonic temple contract awarded to Travis Carter Co Seymour. heating by W C Bevins Seymour. Valparaiso passenger bar swindle ends with toilet paper clue. Dr W H Stephenson of Wabash seeks divorce from Etta for cruelty. Mendelssohn quartet tour by Mrs Stephenson and daughters. William Parker, Misha wakan descendant, jailed and fined after horse theft episode.
A fragment notes an early adjournment expected after a Senate session with Republican leadership and an anticipated extra session. The garbled text references March and political timing without clear names or places.
The Thursday display at Charles Mayers store showcased violets in all forms and shades. Real flowers sold for 25 cents each while violet perfume, face powder, sachets, soaps, candles, shades, and vases filled the window. Tiffany Favrile glass pieces and a speckled glass lamp shade drew attention, with centerpieces priced at $25 and a small glass-embellished candlestick selling for $7.
Libbie Blair, 16, was declared insane after a brutal assault Tuesday night by several youths. She says they dragged her to a deserted area, where one attempted to assault her. She fought back but was rescued only after being overpowered with fists and stones, suffering a skull fracture in three places.
J. W. Rogers, a soldier stationed at Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines, writes to his father J. P. Rogers in Cincinnati that he will return home in May with many Cincinnati men. He describes the heat, lack of swimming pools, and a weekly wave of homesickness spreading through the troops.
Representative Cannon and Representative Livingstone announce the fifty sixth congress appropriations totaling 1 440 062 545 dollars. First session is listed at 710 150 862 dollars and second session at 729 911 683 dollars.
In Mount Vernon New York James Campbell, 28, an electrician, fatally wounded his niece Dorothy Treuble 17 after she spurned his love. He died the next day from self inflicted wounds. The girl is reported dying.
David Taylor a trainman died in a wreck at Pittsburg Pennsylvania on Thursday. Engineer Shell and Fireman Sider suffered severe burns in the Addison Virginia crash. An unknown pickpocket jumped from a train near Trenton New Jersey and was killed. Thos M Christian was convicted of murdering Frank Perkins in Lexington Kentucky and received a life sentence. Otto Homann and Gussie Geiss wedding in St Louis is off due to his arrest for forgery while at the bride’s home.
Maude Gonne nicknamed Irish Joan of Arc, remarked after fellow Irish MPs were expelled from the fish house of commons that the incident pleased her. She said Irish members were acting under her guidance and that eloquence would move England to hear Ireland in parliament.
Birth announcements report six newborns with addresses on Ohio Iowa Tenth Market Walnut and others. Marriages listed include Wimmer Martin Hofer Watson Wallace Nunn and multiple couples without dates. Deaths include typhoid fever apoplexy pneumonia tuberculosis general dropsy lagrippe and tubercular causes.
A dated notice lists multiple building permits with names and addresses. Projects include additions and frame houses with values from 75 to 4000 dollars, covering addresses on Fowler Missouri Union Minnesota Illinois and neighboring streets. Names include M E Ralph Co Herman Buenaman W Downing F S and M Lockenour L Williams C W vUakes Myers Kriel Charles S Lewis among others.
A terrible mining accident in Kharkov, then Russia, is reported with the shaft collapse burying 34 workers. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess the scene and causative factors.
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