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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1901

Page

3

Mayor Taggart Takes Up The Tanzy Case In Safety Board

Mayor Taggart will consult with the Board of Safety over the Tanzy matter. If the colored patrolman insulted women, he cannot stay on the force. Tanzy, a politically mixed appointee living near N Illinois and 30th streets, faces affidavits alleging advances to white women. Signers are neighbors, four Democrats among them, with names and addresses listed.

Tanzy Safety Board N. Ilinois-st Thirtieth Illinois-sts

Senate bills signed by the governor list

Gov Durbin signs multiple senate bills making them laws. Items include gas meter visibility, state veterinarian, tax exemption for agricultural societies, bonding company incorporation, executions at Michigan City, metropolitan boards in several cities, railroad wire regulation, Evansville sinking fund, congressional district division, higher farmers institutes funds, Marion county bicycle paths, equal exchange for express firms, factory waste discharge ban, and sworn statements from heads of institutions.

Inarian Michigan City Marion Vincennes Kokomo Hammond Evansville Marion County

Rich Man Delusion Shocks Philadelphia Almshouse

Albert Chapella, committed to the insane department, claims to have run a large Cleveland shoe business and took money five months ago to escape conspirators. He shows documents and a bank book with a large Philadelphia balance. Dr. Hughes says he is sane except for delusions of persecution. Chapella is a thirty second degree Mason.

Philadelphia Geary Albert Chapella Chapella Cleveland Hughes

Depression Deepens Across British Industry

London reports a severe downturn spreading from steel and footwear to most British industries. Manchester cotton mills suffer and unemployment rises as imports of foreign goods surge. J P Morgan is traveling to Europe to discuss market division with German magnates, potentially harming Britain.

London Manchester J. P. Morgan England Berlin Germany America Great Britain

Looking For Miss Pipp s

Supt Quigley received a telegram from the New Orleans coroner asking him to locate Miss Emma Pipps and decide how to dispose of her brother A Pipps body, which lay in the New Orleans morgue after a sudden Friday morning death. Miss Pipps has not yet been identified.

Quigley New Orleans Emma ‘Pipps A. Pipps Miss Pipps

Fairbanks Secures New Senate Seat In Front Row

The report notes Senator Fairbanks has won a new seat in the United States Senate and sits in the front row to the left of the presiding officer, while Senator Beveridge remains in his established position.

Fairbanks United States Senate Beveridge

Baron Von Stumm Dies After Long Illness

Berlin March 9. Baron Von Stumm, who had suffered from tongue cancer for some time, has died.

Baron “von Stumm Berling

Lawyers Fight in Muncie Street. Lotz Injured

In Muncie Indiana on a Friday altercation between former appellate judge O J Lotz and County Auditor Monroe left Lotz with a black eye and a swollen head. Monroe knocked Lotz down twice after warnings to keep silent. Lotz will press charges as the men had met after leaving their offices en route to dinner.

Muncie Ind Oo. J. Lotz Monroe Lotz Cee Muncie High School

Miss Nora Jacobs Disappears Leaving Note for Guardian

Connersville Indiana reports Miss Nora Jacobs a lifelong resident vanished after leaving a note to her guardian Rev Father Rudolph of St Gabriel church asking him to settle her debts and saying she would move to Bellevue Kentucky. She purchased a ticket to Pontiac Michigan.

Connersville Ind Nora Jacobs Rudolph St. Gabriel Catholic ‘Church Bellevue Pontiac Mich

Obituary notices for Zehner Snodderly and Gillis reported

J H Zehner aged 67 of Windfall died in St Augustine Florida shortly after arrival. Mrs Susan Snodderly aged 81 of Peru and Arthur Gillis aged 81 a South Bend pioneer are also mentioned in the notice.

J. H. Zehner Tipton County St. Augustine Fla Susan Snodderly Peru Arthur Gillis South Bend

Saloon in Fort Wayne Smashed by Woman

Mrs. Chas. Zohman smashed William Brubaker's saloon at Churubusco with stones on a Friday night after her father became intoxicated there. The incident occurred near Fort Wayne as reports indicate.

Fort Wayne Ind Chas. ZoHman William Brubaker Churubusco

Indiana Inklings and Local Scandals From Indiana News

A collage of short notices reports measles in Fowler and deaths of Wilson Dancer near Auburn and Geo Giblin near Moore's Hill. Other items note a revived Peru to Converse electric road, a coroner appointment in De Kalb, and local church discipline in Fort Wayne. Also covered are a mill plan for South Bend, a high school out of a state event, and various accidents, crimes, and political notes across towns like Greenfield, Muncie, Marion, and Lafayette.

Sad scenes at Manila deporation of Gen Pilar

Manila dispatches describe deportation scenes for Gen Pio Del Pilar with wives children and sweethearts following ambulances to the wharf in grief. Pilar remained brave until boarding the Robes Crans and shed tears. Some exiles wore insurgent uniforms while higher ranks wore civilian dress. Each exile may take a servant and may correspond with Manila friends. Seventeen Filipinos charged with treachery or treason are held at Billibid and may be sent to Guam.

Pilar Rosecrans Manila Billibid Guam

Hawkins Family Mourns Death of Burchard G Hawkins

Burchard G Hawkins, 20, died at Dr Caldwell's sanitarium at 10 30 p m Friday of Brights disease after illness starting in November He traveled to Canton Mississippi for treatment but returned last Tuesday little improved He was the only son of ex US Marshal W H Hawkins A ardent Democrat he served on the state central committee and was named sergeant at arms for the national Democratic convention in 1904 He also oversaw park seating for Mr Bryan's acceptance speech in Indianapolis The couple now has an adopted 5 year old daughter apart from their late daughter who died years ago.

Burchard G. Hawkins U.S Hawkins State Central Committee Kansas City Bryan Indianapolis

Girl Assaulted Near Bluffton as Lynching Fears Rise

Kittie DeLong a 17 year old girl, daughter of a county resident, was assaulted Friday near the Clover Leaf tracks while walking to a mitten factory. She is in fragile condition, may die, and a lynching is feared if the suspect is caught. Bloodhounds failed due to rain. no arrest yet.

Court Denies Bender License in Centerville Case

Cen terville will continue dry as the Wayne County commissioners refuse to grant Charles Bender a license. The two day trial drew strong arguments from both sides with ex Congresssman H J Johnson representing Bender.

Richmond Ind Centerville Charles Bender H. J. Johnson Bender

One on the Doctors Eye

New York reports Wilfred Fenton a 10 year old boy knocked down by a bicycle and dragged ten feet under a Third Avenue trolley car taken to Bellevue hospital for repairs. Doctors Kane and Donly examine him noting a dilated left pupil but the boy claims the eye is glass. Bicyclist Joseph Sullivan was arrested.

New York Wilfred Fenton Bellevue Hospital Kane Donly

House Debates Minorities Leader Resolution in Tippecanoe Fracas

Saturday morning in the House Marshall from Tippecanoe moved a resolution naming the minority leader the so called cordial gentleman from Cass Burkhart and authorizing notice to the double gentleman from Greene Davis and the bipartisan gentleman from Putnam James Speaker Artman held the resolution out of order saying he would not interfere in family quarrels.

House Marshall Tippecanoe Cass Burkhart Greene Davis Putnam James Artman

Democrats Block Separate Prison and School Plan

The bill to create a Woman's prison and a Girls' industrial school, introduced by Senator Goodwine with $100,000 total funding, passed the senate but died in the House after Democrats refused to suspend the rules.

Woman’s Prison and Girls’ Industrial School Goodwine Senate House Democrats

Gen Harrison Improves After Pneumonia Threat

General Harrison rested well Friday and Saturday. Doctors report the danger of pneumonia has past and rheumatic pains have largely subsided. His pulse and temperature were near normal Saturday, signaling improvement.

Gen. Harrison

Twins’ double birth: two 12 pound babies born in Kalamazoo

In Kalamazoo on Friday a daughter born to Edward Kastead and a son to Frederick Kastead weighed exactly 12 pounds each. The babies were delivered in the same house at the same hour. The fathers are twins and the mothers are twins. the couples married a year ago last November and have lived together as one family.

Kalamazoo Mich Edward Kastead Frederick Kastead

Mean Look Costs Five Dollars in Atlanta

From Atlanta Ga March 9 E E Allen of the Bell Telephone Company had Charles Warbritton of the Standard Telephone Company arrested after accusing him of a savage glance on the viaduct. Judge Broyles fined Warbritton 35 and costs for the incident.

Atlanta Charles Warbritton Standard Telephone Company E. E. Allen Bell Telephone Company Warbritton Allen Broyles

Odd-Fellows Gather for Record Grand Lodge Meeting

Indianapolis hosts the sovereign grand lodge gathering September 16 to 21 with 75 000 Indiana Odd-fellows and 300 000 statewide. Delegations from the territory and across the country attend with 75 to 100 degree staffs competing for $5300 in prizes. The organization has set aside $7000 for the event and seeks more funds. W H Leedy chairs the executive committee.

Indianapolis Grand Lodge Indiana Contiguous States Country Canada W. H. Leedy

City Life Busy Suburban Scene and Court News

Suburbanites cope with mud and jammed streetcars as social events unfold. Mrs. Bolyard hosts in Mulberry while visits fans, and a local euchre club awards prizes. Judge McMaster handles defaulted cases involving Laura and Alexander Griffin and Caroline and Henry Reese. The Fortnightly euchre club meets with prizes won by Fannie Cuer and J H Mueller Jr. A Baltimore couple, William Schultz and Christina Beeuwkes, wed in Indianapolis. Divorce action against Laura Steinecker by Henry proceeds with alleged cruelty. Civic notes cover citizenship for Moy Jin Kee and a missing man seen at the electric plant. YWCA and YMCA plan an open Saturday night with no one leaving sober minded. Amusements, alimony request by Emma E. Magill, and local stockyard officers elected. Women’s union meets with program and refreshments at Roberts Park M E church.

Bolyard Mulberry Ind May Wainwright A. E. Hunt Greencastle J. S. Farrell College Ave. Euchre Lara Harold Earlham C. N. Harold Judge McMaster Laura Alexander Griffin Caroline Henry Reese Henry Laura Steinecker Wm. A. Quayle Don Quixote Henry Esmond King Arthur Allen Moy Jin Kee Matt Gaynor Gaynor Cincinnati O’brien Y. M. C. A. Hall M. Co. A

Alleged Embezzler Seized by Detectives in City Raid

Detectives Gerber Asch and Wallace arrested John J. Ellis 46 of 708 W Twelfth st on embezzling funds of the colored fraternity order of the United brethren. Ellis left the city weeks ago for Hamilton Ohio to work with $90 in his charge missing he returned for a visit but offered no explanation.

John J. Ellis Twelfth St Order of the United Brethren Hamilton

Wealthy Lumberman Donates 1 Million to Dunham Medical College

Chicago March 9 John E Dubois a wealthy lumberman from Dubois Pennsylvania has given one million dollars to the Dunham medical college in Chicago. The gift underscores his support for medical education and local institutions.

Chicago John, E. Dubois Dubois Dunham Medical College

Lynching Fear After Attack on Officer's Daughter

Denver March 9 a Black man wounded 11 year old daughter of E D Hegg a C S railroad special officer. Bloodhounds on trail and a mob violence outcome is feared if he is captured.

Denver Col E. D. Hegg

Carnegie Library Donations Map English Cities

Andrew Carnegie provides library endowments to Lincoln Nebraska 25000 Davenport Iowa 75000 Springfield Illinois 75000 and Sheboygan Michigan 25000 as part of his philanthropic program.

Andrew Carnegie Lincoln Davenport Springfield Sheboygan Mich

Indianapolis Cathedral Project Set for July Groundbreaking

Excavation for the Catholic Diocese of Indianapolis cathedral, costing $200000, will start about July 1 with only foundations this season to allow settling. Renaissance style, Greek and Roman lines, designed by Renwick Aspinwall & Co of New York. Located south of Bishop Chatard’s residence on N Meridian St, it will seat 2000 with Italian marble altars carved in Florence. dedication likely four years away.

Indianapolis Renwick Renwick, Aspinwall & Co New York

Funeral for Miss Jessie Lendormi Attended by Labor Groups

The funeral for Miss Jessie Lendormi was held Saturday afternoon with the Central labor union delegates and Daughters of Rebecca in attendance. Pallbearers included Edgar Perkins state president of the Federation of Labor, John L. Feltman Central labor union president, Edward P. Barry H. Richards Thomas Eckels and a Daughters of Rebecca representative. The carpenters union adopted resolutions on her death Friday night.

Jessie Lendormi Central Labor Union Rebecca Edgar Perkins The Federation of Labor John L. Feltman Edward P. Barry H. Richards Thomas Eckels Daughters of Carpenters’ Union

May Be Mistress To Dahomey Promoted From Office Seeker

Matron Reisner reports Kitty Thompson a large black woman with a line of close friends to Mistah McKinley. She told Union station crowds she heads to Washington for the inauguration at the president’s request. Officer Shafer detained her for mental health evaluation as she paces her cell muttering and glares at others. She claims origin in St. Louis and says the president promised her a job.

Reisner Mistah McKinley Kitty Thompson Union Station Washington Shafer St. Louis

Miss Keely Expected to Retire Soon

Ltpt. Sarah F. Keely of the Woman's prison plans retirement in a few months, attorney Chambers telling Democratic senators before the investigation report was agreed. He said she delayed resignation to avoid leaving under fire after the inquiry.

Ltpt Sarah F. Keely Woman's Prison Chambers Miss Keely Senate

Rummage Sale Opens at Third Christian Church

Monday morning at 4d Indianarave a new rummage sale will be opened by Third Christian Church. It is to be a general department store on a small scale and everything from a ten pence nail to a piano will be on sale. A large stock has been gathered.

Indianarave Christian Churen

Man Sentenced 21 Years After Striking Prosecutor in Pekin

Pekin Illinois reports Judge Puterbaugh sentenced Sam Moser to 21 years in the penitentiary after Moser struck Prosecutor Cunningham in the face. He said he acted because he heard the prosecutor wanted to fight. A motion for a new trial was withdrawn. With good behavior he could be released in 12 years.

Pekin Ill Puterbaugh Sam Moser Moser Cunningham

Union City Firm Clears Oleomargarine Sample as Pure Butter

Frank G. Day of Hudson Produce Company notes that a 5 000 pound lot of oleomargarine sent to Washington for analysis is pronounced pure butter. The entire lot is released and the firm will resume business. Day claims a rival firm provided false information to revenue officers on two occasions and accuses some newspapers of sensational reporting harming their business.

Frank G. Day Hudson Produce Company Union City Washington Day

Mockery in Hessen Diet Reception Draws Socialist Cheers

In Berlin on March 9 government circles note a reception by the grand duchy of Hesse diet presidents that echoed Kaiser era ceremonies. Socialists attended in large numbers and appeared to relish the imperial parody.

Berlin Grand Duchy of Hesse

Tax Delinquent Pays Up After Hospital Visit

Henry Smith of the treasurer's office said a delinquent, recently released from the hospital, was given a few extra days to pay his taxes. The remark came as smallpox prevention efforts were discussed in relation to tax collection difficulties.

Henry Smith

Best Medicine Yor For Hacking Coughs

A brief note suggests a remedy described as the best medicine for hacking coughs. The fragment hints at traditional or folk cures valued for relief.

Phones on the corners in New Haven

Public telephones will be placed on street corners in New Haven to provide coin operated access. A slot opens a door revealing the instrument and a directory for user guidance.

New Haven Conn

Births Deaths and Marriages in Local Notices

Births list includes Henry and Irene Weaver and others with addresses. deaths list notes illnesses and ages such as pneumonia diphtheria croup leukaemia heart lesion and senility. marriages reported include William Schulz to Christine Beeumkes Thomas Medlin to Minnie Bickers and Carl Duncan to Pearl Goodwin. locations include city addresses and township listings.

William F. Schulz Christine HL Beeumkes Thomas Medlin Minnie Bickers Carl Duncan Pearl Goodwin

Building Permits Filed for Homes and Repairs

Kiplinger at 2222 Park-aven. files frame house permit for 1800 dollars. Cruse agent at 220 E. Morris-st. requests ree pairs costing 150 dollars. Mrs. Martha Stuart at 1H4 W Twenty eighth-st. seeks repairs for 25 dollars. Wysong at 1315 Broadway files repairs for 350 dollars. Ewing at 230 New Jersey-st. requests ree pairs for 175 dollars. Indianapolis wrecking company at 29 to 3 S Ilinois st. rates building at 300 dollars. OKeeffe at 725 Elm st. asks addition for 35 dollars. Miller at 3205 N Capitolaves files frame house permit for 3000 dollars.

Cc. L L. H. Kiplinger Park-aven J. S. Cruse E. Morris-st Martha Stuart W. Twenty Eighth-St George Wysong Broadway Cc. K. Ewing New Jersey-st Indianapolis Wrecking Company S. Ilinois St B. O'Keeffe Elm St John Miller N. Capitolaves

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Immediate Relief

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, permanent remedy for piles and rectal troubles. It claims advantages over surgery, stresses no cocaine or harmful drugs, and notes availability from druggists for 50 cents per complete treatment. Mars Sien, I yuade Drug Co.

Yuade Drug Co Mars

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Taggart Mayor Taggart Board of Safety Gov. Durbin State Veter Robben Fairbanks’ New Twire Indiana News Dainy Feary Sullivan Owines Andrew Jackson L. A. Arbuckle Sardinia Lena Munn Harris Ketcham Clyde Geiger Green Township Noble County Gobin DePauw University Delta Tau Fraternity Scottsburg Grace Robbins Alexandria Dee Harlin Harlin Jas Shearer Sheriff Everett Miss Robbins Enos Pleasant Indiana Inklings Fowler Noblesville W. H. Bowman St. Joe Dekalb. County Converse Wilson Dancer Auburn Geo. Giblin Moore’s Hill New Albany Uriah Coulson Fred Lupie First Baptist Church Sanders-Egbert Hardwood Lumber Company Richmond High School Herman Binder Greensburg Wabash Grocers William Randall Elwood Wm. Ackers Philippines Fred Brumfield Knightstown Lafayette Henry Gant Jnc. Gysh Frances-Comfort- Thomas Orphans’ Home Columbus Harvey Westfall Tippecanoe County Lippincott Glass Company John Gruebard Fort Wayne Crossing Sampson Gunner Morgan Paul Asher Greenfield Cy Henley E. G. Bunnell Laporte Geo Harner Pyrmont Grace M. E. Church George Marshall van Buren Lena Matlock Marion Young Omar Island of War Department Pio del Pilar ex-United Mitten Factory Waterites Doctors Wilfred Joseph Sullivan Mational Biscuit Company City Life Euchre Club Ora Dunlap Fannie Cuer J. H. Mueller, Jr William Schultz Baltimore University of Ilinois Christina H. Beeuwkes Emma E O. L. Magill Fayette St Howland Station Mattie Sanders Union Stockyards Exchange T.S. Graves Sheridan Hawkins H. H. Fletcher C. H. Clark Edwin Nichols F. F. Churchman B. W. Gillespie D. W. Tibbs George W. Nave S. K. Barrett W. W. Stockton B. F. Wysong J. B. Offutt Women’s Social and Business Union Roberts Park M. E. Church Gerber, Asch and Wallace Carnegie Miss Lendormis Dahomey Rummage Department Store Ralph Waldo Emerson Irene Weaver Ohio G. W Harris Huron Mabel Wilson N. Pine John and Rayls Vermont E. W Florence Loomis New Jersey John M Nina Abels S. Meridian St Will F Lena Wiese Weghorst-st Sylvester Barbara Hoadley Marlow-st Harry L Dora Gaddis Bright-st J. E Susie Bennett Doraman-st George and Tillie Bechrich Cornelld St Ford Perry Township Beaths Jonas Larsh Gale John W. Trent Capitol-ave James S. Williams Madge Maxwell N. Capitol-ave Edward C. Ridgeway W. McCarty Croup Mary A. Fancher E. Morris
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