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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
3
A local Alcala president invited Col Jacob H. Smith and two officers to a fiesta. While entertained, a native warning enabled a U S counter ambush that killed twelve attackers, captured fifteen rifles, and led to the president’s arrest and transfer to Bayambang for trial.
Mrs J T Sparks plans a new group named the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Women. The aim is to oppose what she calls indiscriminate knife use by doctors on women, arguing many are cut and ruined for fees rather than medical need.
Miss Mary McCoy, who was about 12 when her father John M. McCoy was slain in the Hatfield McCoy feud, was arrested near Sidney, Kentucky, on charges tied to the murder and alleged hiring to steal the rifle and conceal it under her pillow for the killing. This marks the first arrest connected to the case and caused a sensation in Whitesburg.
A St. Petersburg dispatch says Russia replies to the Boer appeal with sympathy but cannot intervene. It notes that if Kruger and Steyn had appealed to the powers before contacting Lord Salisbury, Britain might have been approached on behalf of the republics.
Persistent rumors accuse inspectors of awarding public contracts and claim several health officers draw two salaries. A physician earns far above his base pay for plague work, while plans for a large automobile system and twenty plus horseless hacks are announced.
In Brazil Indiana on March 28 Mrs Hardin and her 16 year old son face murder charges. She testified that Wellman harassed her for two years and exposed himself. He approached the house threatening to kill them. She fired a shotgun claiming she aimed to wound not kill and only learned of Wellman’s death hours later. Her husband fainted during testimony.
In Shelbyville Indiana on March 28 Harry Glover fifteen son of Levi Glover ran away from school to Greensburg. He was found by Marshal Cooper and returned home. Glover’s father gave him the option of returning to school or going to jail. He chose jail and is jailed.
In Muncie Indiana on March 28 1936 reports say Parker City oil fields east of town have failed several wells drilled but only one yields a few barrels Grace Episcopal church plans a rum mage sale on April 16 following an Indianapolis sale Dr Joseph K Shideler 67 dies of apoplexy he aided the poor his father Isaac founded Shideler town Muncie plans a new polo rink for next season as golf season opens
Shelbyville report notes Celia Dobbins vanished ten years earlier. American consul in Shanghai says she died of smallpox, her husband Searfs had died earlier. A box sent with jewels arrived containing only a small amount of money a cheap watch and minor items. Investigation planned.
The father of John Darnell of Goshen asks an investigation into his son's death claiming poisoning. Darnell carried $1,000 life insurance recently changed from his wife to his mother. The widow has hired a lawyer to pursue her claims.
Shelbyville man Albert Spurlin, last seen in Flat Rock, sent word from South Africa that he has joined the Boer forces and is fighting John Bull.
In South Bend on March 28 Michael Ciesielski and Ludwig Moadziaz, both Polish youths, fought with a club. Ciesielski felled Moadziaz, then allegedly set a dog on him, leaving Moadziaz severely bitten and pounded and possibly near death.
C. E. Barrett of Indianapolis, secretary of the Indiana Southern railroad, visited Brownstown Tuesday night to meet surveyors. A mass meeting at the courthouse drew an enthusiastic crowd and Barrett stated the road is sure to be built.
Peru Indiana March 28 The Miami county horseshoers and blacksmiths association invites 2000 craft workers from Indiana to attend its annual convention in Peru on April 25 aims to establish a uniform price scale for services.
Richmond Indiana March 2 County commissioners ordered a special election for April 28 in Boston township to decide a $235000 subsidy for the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie railroad. It is believed the subsidy will pass.
Deputy county auditor Richard Fenwick found a deformed pig in his barn lot near Muncie on Monday. The creature had a single head and two bodies and was dead on discovery, part of a litter of ten otherwise normal piglets.
Constantine Hines a machinist at Soudan manufacturing in Elkhart was fatally stabbed by James Adams superintendent and Edward Adams foreman after a dispute over payment. Hines refused to wait his turn to be paid.
Elias Mc Clure of Wabash Indiana divides his estate to prevent lawsuits. He is worth about 70000 dollars in select farming lands and retains 260 acres to be shared after his death among his children.
In KOKOMO Indiana on March 28 Francia Schlatter known as the divine healer was fined one cent by the mayor for drunkenness. The total cost of the Sunday spree amounted to nine dollars and fifty cents including fees.
A collage of notes from Chicago to Indiana reports a carload of Atlanta residents bound for North Dakota, Lafayette pumping station repairs completed, and natural gas pressure restored. Other items note hospital staffing, a train assault, a mill sale, a church tower risk, and legal actions in Wabash, Kosciusko, and Marion counties.
Rear Admiral Charles O Neill leads an inquiry into alleged defective ammunition for the navy. An affidavit by ex worker Frank Erickson says he aided in making imperfect shells and that shells were expanded to fit gauges. Admiral Sampson ordered a special inspection of contract shells at Charlestown yard.
A New York report states a $100,000 gift was announced to support completion of the choir at the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral of St John the Divine. The completed choir will hold 2,500 worshippers, with $600,000 still required after about $1.5 million spent on ground, foundations, and crypt where services are held.
Vienna reports Russia demands a Mediterranean coaling station and exclusive control of concessions in Asia Minor. The sultan rejects the offer, signaling growing friction with Turkey as Russia mobilizes 250,000 troops in the south and eyes broader influence in the region.
In Chicago on March 28 Vito Paoletto, the Italian laborer who killed his partner Michael Gravito, briefly regains speech during an inquest. He fell onto his crutch, damaging his throat but soon spoke as doctors cite a shock restoring vocal cord function.
Boise Idaho March 2 50 armed and painted Indians of the Lemhi reservation defied Agent Yaryan by tearing down a fence he built. An Indian schoolboy warned his life was in danger and the agent locked in his house. A teacher Miss Lyons was assaulted by a chief. Further incidents alarm authorities and Agent Varyan reports the matter to the department.
Matron Reisner declares loyalty to the Republican cause and questions the Sun’s reporting, asking where the writer sourced his information. She asserts she has always been a Republican.
Gilbert Van Camp 82 of 1910 N Pennsylvania St is critically ill and unconscious. He founded the Van Camp packing establishment and was a pioneer Indianapolis businessman.
John Kelly of Alexandria was dangerously injured Tuesday night in New Albany while attempting to board a switch engine.
Evansville report says Jabez Wooley and Nestor and Kelley of Boonville have signed the wage scale, ending the miners' strike. The agreement likely settles pay terms and ends industrial disruption for now.
Dr. Gastineau, health officer of Lewis township, Clay county, reports to the State board of health that he is meeting strong farmer opposition to the board’s order to disinfect all smallpox infected houses. Farmers view it as an invasion of their rights, claiming the right to keep disease-infected homes. If opposition endures, disinfection will be performed by force.
Rochester Republican notes a Sunday night sermon by Mr. Waller described as very pretty. Greenfield reports telephone work progressing, reflecting local updates in Indiana communities.
Dawson editor D W Semple arrives in San Francisco to purchase a plant for a Cape Nome newspaper. He claims the spring clean-up will total 20 million dollars. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised at local drug stores nearby.
A fragmented line from a periodical appears to reference pages and gun liners. The readable text lacks clear event dates or identifiable organizations or people to confirm a concrete news item. Further, legible context is needed to craft a precise summary and headline.
Henry L Bliss told the industrial commission that he and two workers were slugged by union pickets. Otto Young, owner of a large Chicago store, testified 2000 to 3000 employees, ages 15 to 60, noting wages and family support, and denying that department store girls are driven to immoral means to live.
A long list of births and deaths with names and addresses appears. Entries include several births at home in 1721 N Senate Ave and 1831 Singleton St, plus multiple infant deaths noted as stillborn. Deaths feature Walter F Pfeffer phthisis, James B Patten diabetes, Elizabeth Babbitt senility, and others.
A series of property work orders and valuations appears with names and addresses across streets such as Carson, Beville, Washington, Market, and Illinois. Repairs additions and new structures are recorded with amounts ranging from sixty three to fifteen thousand dollars for frame houses cottages barns factories and offices.
Col. Wether s a Chicago magnate was robbed Tuesday night in Tampa of 3000 dollars and diamonds. Police have no trace of the thieves.
Provisions and grocery prices list at City Markets Indianapolis dated March 23. Includes smoked meats, dried beef, lard, fresh pork, vegetables, fruits, nuts, confections, canned goods, canned fruits and vegetables, fish and game, oysters, with prices per pound or per unit and assorted grades. Names of items include hams, bacon, sausage, pickled meats, onions, potatoes, oranges, lemons, cranberries, coffee, sugar, tea, canned peaches, standard apples, and oysters.
A dense price ledger lists clover seed alfalfa rye oats and grass mixtures with varied quality labels and per unit prices. It also covers hides leather tallow salt meal oils cheese eggs butter live poultry coal and drugstore items with multiple price points and unit measures.
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