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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1899
Page
3
The Alexandria plate glass strike is settled on company terms. About 600 strikers will return to their jobs Thursday after renouncing unionism and being readmitted as individuals. The company withdraws the blacklist, and plants had been closed three months.
In Logan County on May 1 a large brick livery stable owned by Earl Stewart burned early Tuesday. Earl Stewart, Policeman T. B. Rogers and Ben Kellum the buggy washer were badly burned while attempting rescues. Stewart entered to save horses and was dragged out by Rogers. Ten horses perished and tenants faced heavy loss.
Two aero lites fell in Vincennes and Peru, one smashing a stone slab and a flat car, the other landing on brick and shattering. In Peru Dr. John H. Helm, 72, dies after a long career. he served in the Mexican War and leaves three children. A haunted two story brick house in Cincinnati area is torn down after ghost rumors. Ford VWoatick and Dora B. Shively wed in Peru. M. Fillmore resigns from the Christian church.
The report lists election outcomes by area with Democratic held cities including Rockport Chrisney Ne burg Fortville and Independent wins in Dillsboro Kcan Petersburg Dale Boonville Auburn Spencer Wingate Bloomfield Slagerstown Colfax Greenwood Newport. It notes divisions in Oakland City Morristown steed Ker burg Grandview Sullivan Dana Repud Spiceland Ingalls Valparaise and outlines regional results.
Indiana items report strikes by Ward Dunkin undertaker at Flora and Quarrymen near Logansport. Deaths include miner George Taylor near Seeleyville and several meningitis fatalities at Connersville. Education news in Jefferson County condemns school transfer law. Special judge L F P Newby serves Rushville. Marion carpenters threaten strike. Weatherall mills absorbed by trust for 65000 dollars. Seymour to go dry per Nicholson law. lightning kills two horses near Colfax. Col Gunder calls Cuba trip pleasant. Manila returnee rumored Edgar Richie. Sun stroke death of John Hendrixson. morphine case Norval Pough. Self-murder cases of Irvin Love and Mrs Moulton. Evansville widow jumps to death. Mason killed in Fort Wayne. Dewey Day parade controversy. vandalism in Anderson honors Col Gunder. Noted deaths include Mrs Malachi Cooper and Lulu Keefer. Damages suit filed by Windy Wey of Peru against Queen & Crescent over smoker policy. Clockmaking genius Robert Sipes dies after era of clock building.
A historical report notes deplorable conditions with insufficient room to separate inmates. It recalls a time when white caps attempted reform using hickory switches, with the superintendent receiving his portion.
Daniel Emley, 79, formerly a prominent Indianapolis figure and former mayor of New Orleans, died Tuesday noon at City Hospital after an operation ten days earlier to amputate his foot at his request. He had lost his fortune in land speculation, moved to Kansas City six years ago to live with his son, and was brought back for treatment on August 11. Interment will be at Crown Hill beside his wife, who died years ago.
Hugh McGowran says minor delays push streetcar ticket rollout to late this week or early next. A party connected to the Broad Ripple sale predicts the Indianapolis Street Railroad will gain control of the Broad Ripple line within days. The Broad Ripple line has no officers. Billy Schmidt was elected president to enable business dealings.
At Tuesday noon meeting a Paris based American board of trade communication urged interest in a universal parcel and postal system. The White River navigation via dams and locks was sent to the congress committee. A committee was named to report a plan implementing the recent Indianapolis school board law.
Havana on May 2 reports Gen. Gomez and his advisers drafting a plan for a permanent Cuban government to be sent to Gov gen Brooke and President McKinley. Officials deny yellow fever or smallpox in Havana. A new post office opened Monday with Ed Thompson in charge.
A sensation in Japan follows the withdrawal from Christianity of three leading orthodox Christians. The move is described as a major setback for the faith in Japan and has drawn wide attention.
In Bronday court Louis traugot faced charges of allowing crowds on a Sunday in his saloon. He argued his license was issued to Louis Ergmann, prompting the judge to remark that the accused would likely be released.
Amusements note a lively Empire reopening with the Bap Ten burlesquers, Weston and Yost, and the Laughable Hunting a Husband in the vaudeville lineup. Miss Lucille La Verne leads a strong week at English's with A Woman in Politics. Tennessee's Partner follows. Park offers A Romance of Coon Hollow amid pleasant ventilation and a cooler setting.
Judge Leathers presided as Laura EB De Ruiter faced testimony Tuesday in a divorce suit over alleged property transfers. He is accused of inducing conveyance to daughter Eva Vanderwerf for 4 while the estate was valued at 30, with papers misrepresented as deeds and a Power of Attorney used for transfers. De Ruiter’s claims of alleged infidelity were disputed, including a reported Detroit hotel room sign. The trial may last several days.
The will of Susan W. Butler widow of John M. Butler was probated Tuesday. She died abroad on April 1 and left Crawfordsville property to Albert C. Jennison Mary E. Simpson and Francis Winter Harrison with cash legacies of 500 each to multiple Butler relatives and 35000 to Alpheus H. Snow. The bulk goes to Snow with the remainder to Indianapolis charities if she predeceased. Union Trust Company serves as executor.
The will of Rebecca Carr of Irvington is probated. It leaves most of her estate to her children Ma linda Carr Robertson Margaret Carr Lentz James Carr David Carr Elizabeth Carr Howe and Mary Carr Cole. Elisha Carr gets 70 and 46 acres in Clarke County. James Carr gets 3800 and 80 acres in Missouri. Cash gifts include 250 to each of Sarah Robertson Fry Nancy Robertson Fry Joseph Carr Robertson Monetta Robertson Burtt Emma Robertson Irene Belle Robertson. Mary Jane Carr and Mary Carr Cole each receive 500, Esther Cole 200, Anna Laura Carr 250, Joseph Carr 100, Albert Botteroff 10, Jennie Beckett 92. A monument is allotted 300.
Rumor from Richmond Indiana dated May 2 reports the thresher trust has absorbed Robinson and Co. and Gaar Scott and Co. The merger creates the largest concern of its kind in the country with Gaar Scott and Co. holding the lead status.
The German evangelical conference closed Tuesday morning. A committee was appointed to unite all deaconesses homes in the synod and to join the German Sunday school union with the pastors conferences into a district union. The district will be redivided into pastors conferences. The conference voted thanks to Rev. J C Peters of Zion's church and his congregation for hospitality.
Ox Gov and Mrs Mount move to Denison. Board of trade to form committee on railroad elevation. State health secretary visited Greenfield for smallpox case. Herrick in Indianapolis. Iron Mountain, Mich., newspaper business. Ma sonic grand lodge meets May 23. One fare round trip rate set. Several local fines for thefts and disturbances. Mrs Goodwin loses pocketbook. purse found later. Capt Wirt survives horse collision to finish route. Drummer evangelist Reneer to speak on The five pointed star at Salvation Army hall 29 E Ohio St. Wednesday. free admission.
Report notes Mike Kahoe played with evident resentment toward Columbus as Lenee joins the squad on Tuesday to cover shortstop when Hall recovers from injuries. Allen tutors visiting shortstops while DePauw beat Wabash 17 to 7 at Greencastle and Indiana University edged Purdue 3 to 1 at Lafayette. Jet Goar may join Muncie in the 1-1 league to stay sharp. Chicago aldermen threaten Sunday ball halt without season passes. Interstate league opens with New Castle 7 Wheeling 5 and Toledo 24 Morton Wayne 17. Rochester Red fellows beat Wabash bowmen 5-0 and 2-0.
Jimmy Michael was arrested in New York Monday for riding without a bell. Bob Fitzsimmons began active training Monday for his fight with Jeffries, living in a cottage at Bath Beach. Oscar Gardner intervened in Wheeling Monday night to save his brother Eddie from defeat by Jack Clelland, costing the brother the decision after 20 rounds. The Defender versus Columbia first race by the New York Yacht Club is set for July 3, a near decision on Americas Cup defense against Shamrock, with Oct as the date for the first international yacht race.
Over 40 manuscripts arrived at the state school superintendent’s office under a new law allowing state licenses to be valid in any county. Examinations were held Saturday as the law took effect, with many manuscripts anticipated from normal school regions. Applicants pay 1 to have their manuscripts examined, funding additional help.
Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler and Mrs. George W. Childs will marry this month in Washington. Mrs Childs has lived in a mansion on First Street for about three years, and Gen Wheeler, a widower with several children, has known her for many years. Only their closest friends know the date.
In Fort SAUTH Arkansas on May 2 Judge Rowe ruled that the induction issued in the Kansas & Texas mining company case against striking miners is perpetual, declaring state authority paramount to federal power. The decision shifts protection of property and miners to the federal courts.
Washington May 2 Postmaster General Smith issued an order prohibiting seditious matter of Edward Atkinson from going through the mails to Manila. He will be prosecuted if he violates the order.
Fred Blackburn, a young Black man posing as a prize fighter, was fined 20 dollars plus costs for carrying concealed weapons and a dollar for drunkenness in police court on Tuesday. He threatened to whip several men in front of the Grand hotel Monday night after they refused him a match, drew a knife, and was disarmed by the crowd.
A B and O S W freight train split on a grade near Mitchel Indiana May 2 and the two sections rejoined causing a severe wreck. Cars carrying oil corn and alcohol caught fire and the line was blocked until a temporary track was laid. Susss is heavy.
Heber Kennara, age 1, was thrown from a horse Monday afternoon in Knightstown Indiana and sustained a fractured skull. He is reported seriously injured at the local hospital.
Reports from the middle west indicate a light wheat crop. A fire in Lawn Dale Illinois destroyed five dwellings causing $15000 in losses. Notable items include Duffey shot dead in Eagle Pass Texas and bank robber fugitives Holden Pare escaping Toronto jail. Other notes cover European travel by several individuals and military actions in Idaho.
A three days sale highlights men s shoes in black and tan kid leather available in all sizes. Items priced at 1 98 reflect value within this promotion.
Louis Rethy of Wilkesbarre testifies before a federal grand jury in on going Nickum case Judge Baker names Elisha Howland from Marion county as foreman Rethy describes contract sale of test samples worth 315.50 and a disputed refund offer Nickum allegedly sent a certified check Rethy refused the money and turned the matter to federal authorities He notes Nickum has grown wealthier since arrest and cites another county sale of samples and selling privilege Joe demands Nickum be investigated further.
Cecil Rhodes presented a £3,000,000 Cape to Cairo railway project at an extraordinary meeting in London. Stockholders crowded the room, paying high prices for seats, and Rhodes boasted of a telegraph franchise through German East Africa. The company agreed to bear all expenses with no government guarantee.
Mataafa forces in Apia tighten grip on food, advancing toward the town as a three-nation ceasefire proposal draws condemnation from English and American observers. Germans and rebels trumpet victory chatter while damage reports note looting at the American vice consul’s store and innocence at a nearby German shop.
New York reports De Wolf Hopper's troupe leaving Providence for Worcester without Nella Bergen and Alfred Klein. They had expressed dissatisfaction as Hilda Clark and Mr. Edwards shadowed rehearsals. The separation of Bergen and Hopper is seen as a major revolt in theatrical circles after three seasons of Bergen as prima donna and Klein as a long time company member.
Mery Shearer wife of Charles Shearer a prominent Warren township farmer was fined 13.05 dollars on Monday for refusing to provide school enumerator information. The record notes her fold of silence and noncompliance with the request.
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