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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
3
W P Maine detective for 44 N Delaware reports evidence of arson at Nos 407 and 403 on Monday morning. Tenants, all colored, moved out after dark Sunday, a pattern noted from a prior incident. Six remaining houses in Columbia, Tenn., own the row. insurers note $250 per property. Neighbors complain about street conditions and neglect.
Fire tore through Ottawa Ontario early Thursday destroying the Roy hotel and several small tenements and boarding houses. Three men Ed Roy P Lee Blance and Joseph Maxwell perished in the flames and several others were seriously injured.
A gas explosion destroyed Trinity M. E. Church in Albany on Thursday. Five firemen were seriously injured by falling debris but none died. The loss is estimated at 40,000 dollars.
The Duke of York opened the new Australian parliament with 12000 attendees. A cable from King Edward expressed best wishes for the commonwealth, which began as a British bill on May 14, 1900 to unite separate states into a federated nation governed by a 125 clause constitution similar to the United States.
Mrs. George M. Pullman widow of the palace-car magnate faces sorrow and anxiety as telegraph reports say her daughter Mrs. Francis Carolan is critically ill in San Francisco her other daughter Mrs. Frank O. Lowden of Chicago is suddenly stricken and her son George is ill at the Pullman home in Chicago all updates arrive via rapid dispatches from the coast and city.
Stockholm reports Ramal Sweden was almost wiped out by a Thursday fire and more than 1 000 people have been left homeless.
R N Pollock missing president of the Cuyahoga Savings and Banking Co Cleveland killed himself in a Seattle York hotel room He registered as James Fisher Monday his coat bore his name sewn inside with a Cleveland tailor found in his possession were 30 in cash His bank closed and experts examine his accounts Pollock left Cleveland two weeks ago leaving a wife and three children behind The bank once held deposits of 340000
Rival Indiana electric line plans to Martinsville clash as Tarkington team challenges Smith road. Landowner John Mendenhall says Tarkington will not use private right of way if a straight route exists, and notes 56 right-angle curves and six railroad crossings complicate a competitive path. Condemnation actions filed in circuit court echo ongoing dispute.
Bedford Ind May 9 The new Wood medical law prohibiting Christian scientists and magnetic healers was upheld by Judge Martin in the case of Prof Geo Parks accused of practicing without a license This is the first judicial interpretation of the statute The report also notes local events including an Eastern Indiana Christian Endeavor convention in Muncie and other sparse items from the area such as a murder acquittal and a planned electric line franchise discussion
In Osgood Indiana on May 9 Geo W Clax unearthed human bones coffins crosses and burial insignia while moving a gooseberry bush in his garden. A local man once suspected of grave robbery disappeared to escape arrest leaving the mystery of the bodies unsolved due to lack of a nearby medical college.
In Bedford Indiana on May 9 two girls assaulted Pearl Ash and Jessie Ragsdale while buggy riding. They used pistols and bricks injuring Ash fatally amid jealousy rumors. Separate item from Logansport notes Mayor McKee refuses to resign after council lowers salary and vows to sue for the remaining balance amid expected fight.
Wm. Hickenbottom, a helper at Hemingway glass works, was badly beaten by boy strikers on Wednesday night after returning to work. Two others were thumped. The factory remains closed with no sign of early settlement.
INDIANA DEATHS. August Depape of South Bend killed in a landslide. Jacob Eppley of Muncie died after a sudden pneumonia. William Murphy, 73, of Martinsville, died from dropsy. Survived by a daughter and four sons.
Many brief items from Indiana towns include the death of Jacob Bates in Mitchell at 88, notes on fires, accidents, and crime like Cassius M Clay in New Albany, and threats to public offices. The Lafay ette telephone system grows, DePauw receives a bequest, and education officials in Terre Haute plan exams. A Kingston or Owen county mining venture raises funds, while officials travel abroad on a U. S. consul appointment.
The South-side smokers benefit association formed six months ago in a Lexington Avenue saloon run by Max Keefer. Members paid sick and death benefits but alleged misappropriation as meetings pushed beer sales. Disbanded. treasurer Kraatz and others allegedly split funds. Henry Brier sought accounting. judge ruled jurisdiction lacking and costs against plaintiffs. Insurance feature may bar recovery. Sherman-Mott argued association was a nonincorporated partnership ineligible to run an insurance business.
An indignation meeting at Hobson's hall Tuesday night protests the Indianapolis Southern railroad's proposed Southside right of way. Residents fear entry would destroy values of extensive real estate. John Scanlon will preside, M H Howard will be secretary, with Charles A Bockwalter of Gem garment company among signers of the petition to the Board of Works supporting entry.
Sophia Stevens a white resident and James Ma berry a colored janitor at Magnolia block on Kentucky avenue were each fined 20 dollars and costs with 0 days in jail for living together unlawfully.
Health officials note many residents prefer fewer pickups and allowed latitude. The ordinance mandates three calls weekly from May 1 to Nov 1 and twice weekly the rest of the year. If wagons fail the schedule, residents should notify the health department to remedy the issue.
Little Eddie Thomas allegedly stoned the Gentry band during a Wednesday incident. Authorities investigate motive and gather witness statements as fragments indicate hostility over a perceived slight. No injuries reported. Further details await police report.
Dr Wainwright praises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets for catarrhal headaches deafness and long standing head and throat catarrh cured with daily use. Emphasizes safety for child or adult and urges physicians to use them when appropriate. Sold in drug stores at 50 cents per package with a free booklet mailed on request.
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