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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1901
Page
4
A letter from Rev. A Martin a Muncie Methodist missionary in Nova Scotia describes Church Point panicking Catholics after his arrival amid a smallpox case. Police protected him in Halifax where he preached while reports of a leper in town spread.
Muncie Indiana March 25 Carl J Carlson a tailor claims to be Charles Rice grandson of William Marsh Rice the New York millionaire alleged poisoned Carlson says his mother first married a Carlso n and eloped with John Rice son of Rice he was born and has hired attorneys Mrs Obadiah Scudder and her 60th wedding anniversary noted in Delaware county alongside aging couple Mr and Mrs Samuel Lee.
The Nash Knox Hibbett furniture factory in Goshen suffered a late Sunday night blaze destroying the sprawling plant, with losses estimated at 35 000 dollars. Fire chief Snowbarger was severely burned about the face neck and hands and crushed by a falling wall. Yngendianism is suspected.
In Muncie Indiana on March 25 William Courtney was fined for wife desertion. His stated reason was that his wife had cold feet.
Counterfeit silver dollars circulate in Wabash. Elks in Marion plan a new building. Macbeth Glass Works in Marion settled. Sullivan workers organize seeking 1.50 a day. J A Rogers of Cleveland dies in an Evansville hotel. Hartford City secures a rolling mill and muck factory for 125 workers. Wabash plans job openings in the cooperage plant. Jury in the case of Louis Hall charged.
A testimonial letter from De Vos of Cooper, Michigan, claims Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer cured nervous exhaustion and sleeplessness after two months of use, restoring sleep, appetite, weight, and mental clarity. A five year follow up reportedly confirms a permanent cure and ongoing health benefits. The ad promotes purchasing details and dealer availability.
Controller Johnson argues the second assistant city attorney salary is covered by existing ordinance and requires no new appropriation. Some councilmen dispute, citing charter section 34 and potential two-thirds vote. Johnson states legal remedy exists if no provision required.
John Patterson aged 48 of 66 N Temple Ave died at his home from burns suffered in a wreck at Richmond. Born in Clarksburg Indiana he was a Pennsylvania engineer for 23 years and served as a legislative page under Gov Morton. Funeral at 7 p m Monday with Knights Town burial. firemen brakemen engineers and conductors attend. A widow and three children survive.
A Yokohama dispatch reports a Japanese squadron under Admiral Tsushima has left Nagasaki for Corea. Tokyo prepares home defense, while rumors say the Russian cruiser Varlag sails from Philadelphia toward Corea. Paris broadcasts a planned meeting between Russia and France amid Far East tensions.
General Wood证seeks arrests after evidence of new Rathbone case and alleged oil duty intel leak. Speculators allegedly profited weeks ahead, falsified invoices aided customs transit, and the Havana gas company allegedly paid for favors. Officials believed misinformed on key identities.
Maj. Miller from the adjutant general office sent 25 tents to Memphis Indiana to relieve crowding in 16 or 17 houses left after a village fire. About 460 residents in the town face shelter shortages though food and clothing are available. Clarke county officials will provide continuing aid as the saw mill owner plans rebuilding.
Greencastle's newly formed commercial club heard Factory Inspector McAbee propose a trolley freight system to link Vandalia Monon and Big Four railways. He cited $5 transfer caps as prohibitive and suggested an electric line for freight cars and street car service, with eastern examples cited. The club will decide on action.
Prohibitionists plan to field a full city slate in a Monday meeting. They expect F. T. McWhirter to run for mayor, arguing the race would resemble past clashes between local brewing interests. The platform centers on an elevated track plank and strict law enforcement, aiming to contrast Taggart and Bookwalter’s record.
The Columbus Indiana board of trustees plans to meet Wednesday to remove Supt Carnagey after 11 years in office. Trustees May and Stobo vote to oust while Otto supports retention. Mayor Caldwell allegedly sparked the conflict. Carnagey, a Democrat, faced strong local support to stay.
In Murfreesboro, Miss Eliza Burrus, once a local schoolteacher, reportedly died after attempting laudanum and hanging before pouring kerosene on her clothes and setting them alight, the result of losing her teaching position.
The German steamer Brutus sailing from Scotland to Kiel has been lost with all aboard. The total loss of life is unknown, and no survivors have been reported. Weather and rescue efforts are not detailed in the available text.
Reverend Joseph A. Milburn preached his last sermon to the largest crowd at his ten year tenure. He expressed gratitude to the choir and church members, praising their kindness and hospitality while bidding farewell with heartfelt remarks about Indianapolis and the congregation.
Testimony in the Kinney divorce case depicts William Kinney allegedly dragging his young son into a Virginia Avenue saloon and attempting to teach vulgar phrases. Kinney denies the claims, admitting only to occasional arguing and cursing. The couple, married in 1850, sought separation and custody of the child as Isabella Kinney gains the divorce.
In Glengardner New Jersey a string of explosions on a Sunday unleashed a river of fire that swept the mountain road toward the town. Eleven buildings were burned, animals perished, and an oil train on the New Jersey Central collapsed, igniting more fires and causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars within minutes.
State senator Harrell of Kentucky, visiting New Orleans, accuses Gov Beckham of pre election pardo nings for gamblers who supported him. Harrell claims he has evidence of such an agreement and threatens impeachment when the senate convenes.
William H. June known as Pop June died in Ballard apartments on Saturday at 4 p m from uremic poisoning. A charter Elk, he ran oysters in Indianapolis since 1870 and funeral was held Monday at the Elks lodge on N Meridian Street. Survived by three sons George W John M and Homer H.
The family of James W. Tripes, 2218 Statorst, faced tragedy as their children succumbed to scarlet fever after a prolonged illness of about two weeks. The afflicted household endured a severe health crisis in a grim week.
In Marseille on Monday twelve cement workers were arrested for rioting as the strike movement shows its desolate character. Police attempted to prevent wagons and patrols from carrying workers away amid the unrest.
Snow blankets the south of England and disrupts travel as heavy falls continue.
An article endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a simple daily aid for digestion and overall health. It cites Prof. Wiebold, age 68, who credits regular use after meals for his robust health. The piece warns against dieting and promotes available nationwide drugstore sale.
Dr Wright treated Mrs Mary Barnett after she took morphine during personal crisis. A crowded scene formed at 9 p.m. with family opposition to hospital transfer. Final decision to hospital followed by police and priest intervention amid family tensions.
Budapest March 25 A bitter political clash in Hungary ends with Provincial Governor Lakner being killed by Deputy Kubinyi in a duel.
Margaret Brown seeks a divorce from George Brown alleging cruelty. Next Monday 120 deputy assessors named, Saturday start work. Samuel Balwin and Ed McCarty faced trial in criminal court. Monday a man charged with assaulting Samuel Reeves with intent to kill. J Joseph bought $20 of furniture from Wm Kotteman and moved to New York without paying. In town Monday he was arrested by Kotteman. He could not pay judgment and costs, offering a diamond ring and $10 security. Squire Stout secured the sparkler.
President on Monday named Frederick I. Allen of New York to be commissioner of patents and William A. Rodenburg of Illinois to be a civil-service commissioner. Mrs Alvena M. Foss seeks a divorce from R Foss, once leading the National Naval Veterans Association. both prominent in Minneapolis.
A compiled list records multiple births deaths and marriages with names and addresses. Entries include W Warry and Pearl Roberts with a son, Lloyd Van Zandt with a son, Frank Hay with a daughter, and Felix Geeson families among others with births. Scarelet fever stomach disease convulsions epilepsy listed for several names.
George Hahn near Northwestern avenue lists house and barn for 2000 dollars. John Jones on Chicago street cottage listed at 600 dollars. John Stellwagen at rear 1002 Illinois street repairs for 3155. D M Ridings at 246 Central avenue frame house 1400. Robert S Moore Laurel street repair 40. L H Renkert 1518 N Hinels street veranda 272. Henrietta L Swope W Washington near Addison frame house 1800. R Schwartz 417 Haugh street foundation wall for dwelling 365. Shimer rear 1563 Southwestern avenue remodeling 600. George Koehring 335 Woodlawn avenue repairs 250. The Standard real estate company 221 E Washington street shed 25.
Prof. Allen W. Connett and Ainsworth led a Sunday seance in Pearson's hall with a demonstration. A woman claimed a paper article about a theft was stolen by someone away. The report notes general craning.
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