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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
3
Evansville March 15 Willie Gulliver a 9 year old is under arrest for arson after confessing to setting fires to three stables and a residence to watch the horses run He showed no remorse and spends time in his cell smoking and singing His mother demands public whipping though she cannot control him
Williamsburg nine miles south of Franklin is devastated by a Thursday morning blaze leaving 73 percent homeless and total losses estimated at 25000 dollars. Concurrently in Munice rumors swirl of a consolidation between the Indiana and Ohio traction firm and the Muncie and Hartford City interurban, with promoter Brownell denying plans to extend to Muncie as President Gore’s franchise surfaces.
Dr Ostrowski confessed firing the bullet that pierced Mrs Bertha Richter’s right lung in Hammond. He drove her to Cook County Hospital after she felt faint. Ostrowski was arrested after the wound was found but Mrs Richter refused to identify the shooter. Her powder burned hands suggest a struggle. She is the wife of Chicago artist Paul Richter. they had not lived together.
Hartford City Indiana March 15 Judge Edwin Vaughn restrains the city from paying Dr C W Corey health board secretary for vaccinating 1200 children Citizens denounce the vaccination order as unnecessary and a scheme to drain funds doctors refusing to vaccinate some children due to alleged blood conditions keeping them from school Parents protest loudly
A 14 year old girl ran away with a man old enough to be her father. They traveled through the city to Ges City after leaving home of her own accord. Authorities could not detain the man for kidnapping or charge the girl for child stealing because she is over 12.
Marion Indiana March 15 Frea Cankan accused of assaulting Mrs Henry Wise identified by Mrs Perry Brafford and Miss Jennie Spades as a man he called at their home the same day as the Wise attack Deputy Sheriff George Stephenson says Cankan confessed to other jail prisoners there reported in terse agency copy
Jeffersonville Indiana March 13 a suit for $1 promises to be fought to the supreme court. The Collier engine company sues the Ohio Falls car company on an order for $52 given by John Weber paid in $2 material ends. All has been wide but $1 and the car company says it owes Weber no more.
Cambridge City March 15 The seed day sales at the Lackey horse gate are the largest of any day in any sale. The average sale price was 225 dollars. The high priced horse Lesa sold by G Halle Cincinnati to A J Johnson York for 1100 dollars.
RRE Haute Ind March 13 The new Thompson men's club rocing opened Wednesday with a large reception. A feature was the display of a handsome portrait of Col. W. Thompson, after whom the club is named.
A grinning skeleton unearthed during demolition of the Park hotel in Crawfordsville Indiana was buried many years ago. The hotel, built 65 years earlier, is being torn down and the cause of the discovery remains a mystery.
Peri Indiana business leaders move to block city council action on an electric light plant contract with Allen and Perrott of Indianapolis claiming bids should be re acted. The dispute centers on whether proper bidding was followed before finalizing the agreement.
Anderson Indiana promises a wide open summer with Sunday baseball drawing thousands into the city. Officials expect booming crowds during the warm months as games are planned to attract visitors.
Mrs Omas Lowe was declared insane in Evansville Indiana on March 15 month her husband a preacher was also adjudged insane nine weeks earlier Religious zeal cited as the cause in this domestic case.
ARION Ind March 15 Marion fruit and bottling employees walked out Wednesday in a strike. The company says it has sufficient stock to last a while and will not reopen until next fall. Local unrest noted near Le s ville.
In Brazil Indiana on a Wednesday night an important society wedding took place at the bride’s home. Miss May C Leavitt married Dr Frederick D Du Jey with Miss Josephine Warren of Indianapolis and Charles Kinney as attendants.
A wide array of brief items from Indiana towns including postmaster appointments in Williams, depu t y swearing in at Hartford City amid glass blowers strike, a window accident in Judson Brenneman’s city, and various petty crimes, injuries, and civic developments. The report covers licensing refusals, hospital fund drives, property purchases, and upcoming events shaping local life.
Washington dispatch reports Gen Otis says 4 officers and 427 enlisted Spaniards are shipped to Barcelona as prisoners of war held by insurgents. The total includes eight wives and 14 children of officers, totaling 633 people.
The Gold Democrats at Mozart Hall Wednesday night denounced Bryanism and pledged to retain their organization for the coming campaign. Speakers urged unity with the silver wing only if possible and criticized McKinley. The rhetoric attacked tariff policies and imperialism while reaffirming loyalty to a distinct Democratic stance.
A Washington Special reports that former President Cleveland, who has not aided Bryan before, is poised to support the Nebraskan, signaling a potential shift in backing amid the campaign news from Cleveland to Chicago.
The sub committee in Chicago March 15 recommended action for the Kansas City convention. Names listed include Sergeant-at-arms John I. Martin of St. Louis and Principal reading clerk Charles S. Hampton of Petoskey Michigan. Assistant reading clerks Lem J. Smith Altman Colorado J H Gillespie Burlington Iowa I E Murphy Leavenworth Kansas with nine or ten more to be added. The committee praised Kansas City prospects and will locate headquarters at the Kansas City club a non partisan social group willing to host the national committee.
Wissel, facing about 18 indictments for selling lottery tickets, could not raise 350 900 bond and spent Tuesday night in jail before release on 12 000 bond signed by Harry Walker and Thomas Graves at 6 p m. A latest count lists 120 indictments. Albert Mueller, 52 Lincoln st, arrested on ten indictments for selling lottery tickets, posted 3500 bond signed by P H McWeelis at 9 p.m.
A Columbus Georgia man cites years of catarrh and organ troubles cured by Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. He reports weight gain from 134 to 145 pounds and restored appetite after six bottles, two pellets, and multiple catarrh remedies. The article links stomach health to overall vitality and argues medicine works by nourishing digestion and blood.
Chief Barrett regards a recent wave of fires as the work of an incendiary. A barn owned by M. J. Stewart was set alight by a stranger who woke him, as investigators tally twenty incidents since November 10 causing about $2,000 in losses. Police have not yet made arrests.
The Sun announces the first installment of Robert Hardy's Seven Days by Rev. Charles Sheldon. It is described as the strongest story yet, founded on a dream and rich in thrilling, life filled matter that will appeal to all readers.
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 15 rumors spread that official Taylor and others had fled the city. Officials clarified Taylor remained with his family and has shown steady demeanor for three days. A train search on Wednesday night failed to locate him.
An advertisement extols Mood's Sarsaparilla as the opportunity to purge dangerous impurities from the blood. It also touts Hoad's Pills as a cure for headaches, presenting a quick remedy-focused pitch typical of period medicine ads.
A dining notice states GL men served daily from 1 a m to 2 p m at Ormonds located at 16 W Pear St. The Ladies lunch is served on the second floor.
An early advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims it calms teething pain, softens gums and cures wind colic and diarrhea in children. Sold at twenty five cents per bottle.
Leon O. Bailey of Indianapolis has options on the Brunswick hotel site at Twenty sixth street and Fifth avenue. His western syndicate plans a 20 story hotel with ground breaking around June 15. Architect Cobb of Chicago drew plans. Baroness Descilliere held back signing until Wednesday. Bailey’s option runs from March 1. Investors include Charles Frederick Ayer of Boston and others from Philadelphia and Chicago.
Paris March 15. The Paris and Lyons railway reportedly ordered 75 thousand tons of American coal to be delivered at prices below the usual European rates. The move signals a shift in sourcing and cost expectations for coal imports into Europe.
The Kitz at 127 East Court Street offers business lunches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ad promotes Kitz Ponder's Photo Studio and Art Store and invites customers to view Stanton L. Wilhite's photographs before visiting elsewhere.
The Rev Chas Sheldon has written a new story that will appear in The Sun starting Monday. It is described as rich in human interest and promises engaging reading for subscribers and readers.
A Sitka Indiana man recalls near ruin from consumption two years ago and credits Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for his recovery after six bottles. He emphasizes the product contains no alcohol opiates or narcotics and praises its wide range of cures.
Dr. Pierce’s medical work The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser is offered free with only mailing costs. The 1008 page book is available bound in cloth for 31 one-cent stamps or 21 stamps for a paper cover edition, with delivery to Buffalo, New York.
The Democratic convention adopted a compromise plan to select precinct committeemen and a county chairman. Mayor Taggart spoke in favor but seemed reluctant to appear before the convention. Judge Sullivan was elected county chairman without opposition.
In San Francisco on March 15 President McKinley named Prof Bernard Moses to a slot on the new Philippine commission. The move follows Pacific coast agitation by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce over coast representational slights on national boards. The coast had only one appointee on the canal, peace, Hawaiian, interstate, or old Philippine commissions.
Judge Allen instructs jury for Hoosier Sweat Collar Company in a Chattanooga Tennessee case over 200 dozen Dewey sweat pads bought below cost. The Fritts Hardware Company claimed Salmon Was not authorized to handle 100dm.
John B. Lentz of Ohio District 12 has been a conspicuous enemy of the administration in Congress. He won his prior seat by 72 votes in a 42,100 vote roll and is targeted for defeat this fall with support from Hanna and McKinley. Watson, once aided by McKinley on the codifying commission, may run again if urged by local leaders, facing an intensified campaign to unseat Lentz.
Paris residents react to former exposition directors announcing that a single admission ticket will not allow all day attendance. Two tickets will be required for morning and evening access, with possible further tickets for special events. The plan sparks calls for boycott and sharp debate over ticketing policies.
John W. Parson, a Central-ave motorman, was held up by a masked man near his Park-ave home, robbed of $4, and threatened with a revolver. Ernest Rassfeld says he was attacked near his Meridia home but fled. a burglar reportedly robbed Samuel M. Jackson of an overcoat and other items Tuesday.
Tacoma March 15 report states the north half of the Indian reservation will be drawn toward Spokane and other towns, outlining the relocation line. The fragment suggests a border redefinition affecting regional boundaries and transportation routes.
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