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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
1
The Allegheny River flood crest reached 36 feet 6 inches, the highest in a century, submerging a ten square mile district in Pittsburg and Allegheny. About 175,000 people are idle and losses are pegged near 10 million dollars as trains halt and relief efforts begin with bread, coal, and supplies distributed by authorities.
Wheeling and eastern Ohio awoke to floodwaters covering the valley to the hills. At least 1,000 families displaced with many camping on hills. All hotels except one inundated, business suspended, water reaching Farhet and Twelfth Streets, bridge areas two-thirds underwater, three-foot rise expected by night, and $200,000 in damages across Wheeling Bridgeport Martin's Ferry Bellaire.
Cincinnati reports the Ohio River rising after a morning stationary period. Forecaster Bassier predicts the river will climb ten feet by Saturday night surpassing January’s 63.1 foot high stage. Portsmouth records a six foot gain with streets underwater. ambulances mobilize to evacuate the sick from flooded districts as schools close and shelter is opened for refugees.
Brief items from Indianapolis like council quarrels and spring chatter. Mentions J B McCullough declining official post, Park’s Cole Johnson show, hoped veto on salary bill, city mule assets, Easter music at Woodruff Place Fresbyeenan church, and Rev G N Eldridge’s return after California missions. Also notes about saloon ordinance near a mental hospital and a theater audience discomfort during intermissions. Eldridge to speak at Gospel Tabernacle Sunday 3 PM.
Charlies Witthoft ate II pigs feet to set a new single sitting record, besting Phillip Meyer’s 18 in the distant past. Witthoft becomes Pig's Foot club president as the Thursday gathering at O Brien's academy discussed hog topics amid toasts and readings. Officers elected include O R Wald secretary Jacob Rueter treasurer and Harvey Huston sergeant at arms.
A thief stole a bread box filled with bread from in front of Fred Wieble's grocery at Twenty-Fifth Street and Ralston Avenue. Police search for the box and the thief who took it without attempting to conceal the crime.
Fragmentary weather notice reports fair conditions across the United States with warmer temperatures. The garbled text includes stray references to Dayton Denison Barber Shop and Heal Bros practical disasterers, plus old time phone numbers and piano prices, suggesting a mix of ads and forecast snippets from a historical page.
Readers who do not receive the Sun each evening should call 880 to notify the circulation department. Report any carrier misconduct or neglect to the Sun office promptly.
In New York on March 1, Evelyn Thaw was recalled to discuss a dictation to Abe Hummel about an affidavit alleging betrayal by Stanford White. Six alienists testified that Harry K. Thaw knew the nature and wrongfulness of his act when he killed White, with expert opinions debated and cross-examination proceeding.
The market ends a sharp downturn with an overall upward tilt amid rumors of railroad presidents meeting at the White House. Reports say strong support from London bankers and brokers clearing sheets reduce the fear of failures. Investors note limited actual bankruptcies despite steep daily losses.
An unknown Black man with smallpox visited the City dispensary on Friday causing alarm. The facility was closed for fumigation and a quarantine decision will be made on Saturday. The man was removed to the pesthouse.
Reports from Harrisburg indicate Governor Hanly will not return from Pennsylvania until Friday evening. The fate of the general appropriations bill and a Jamestown exposition appropriation remains undecided. Officials expect no veto but cautious action, with Saturday as the last day for bill action and measures not signed or vetoed becoming law.
In criminal court Bondsman Bowser feared Harry Anerine would leave town after attempting to place him in custody of Sheriff Joe Clay. Judge Pritchard ordered immediate trial. Mrs Anerine testified he shoved her when she tried to prevent him from leaving. Anerine was fined costs and cautioned by Prosecutor Hooton not to strike his wife again.
Bloomington Indiana March 15. Nine of ten teachers at Bloomington high school resigned after trustees ruled that fraternities were not detrimental to students. The move follows debates on student conduct and educational impact at the institution.
John Churchill, a transient mover known for unsettled stays, faced a chase by residents seeking beard bills and was pursued by Louis Kiefer, a local constable. The capture halted his run at the Flaugh-NoelKe Iron works on a Friday, with a payment around $34 to Mary Walker of W North Street and court costs totaling $11 paid to Justice A R Hutchinson.
Washington.—For the first time in American history a warship will fly the United States colors on the Ohio River to Evansville Indiana. Congressman Hemenway secured the president’s promise for the naval demonstration and the gunboat Wasp was selected for the service. NONE BETTER.
Witnesses at Schwemeyer Gill inquest dispute alleged admission by Gill and recount a chaotic scene at Schwemeyer home. Mrs Perry, Mr Bray and Emma Isgrigg testify to gunfire, Gill's injuries, and claims of jealousy and motive as Fred Schwemeyer faces murder charges for shooting Mrs Schwemeyer and William Gill.
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