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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1901
Page
3
New York reports James J. Hill, railroad magnate, declares he and allies held $30,000,000 NP stock to resist Union Pacific. He condemns stock manipulation, foresees legislation curbing such moves, and supports large wealth combinations while opposing trusts and attempts to wreck competitors.
Miss Julia K. Wheelkeld, society editress of a Kansas City paper, is reported to have cleared $13,000 on an investment of $50 during the recent stock flurry. Two weeks ago she asked for $50 advance, invested it, and on Tuesday sold, then traveled to St. Louis to collect her winnings during a two days' leave.
The Wagner plow company will relocate its Vernon Indiana works to Indianapolis. A new company with 75000 capital was incorporated to run the plant. The Friday group includes Everett Wagner John W Holtzman Henry Schull Chapin Wagner Irby S Wagner William A Buchanan and Edward K Chapman. The factory will span three to four acres with two large main buildings 240 by 50 feet and 200 by 40 feet plus a 65 by 80 feet foundry and a 80 by 40 feet building. The Wagner company began in 1860.
The pork packing business Coffin, Fletcher & Co. dissolves to form Coffin-Fletcher Packing Company with 150000 dollars capital. L H Fletcher becomes president and general manager, while L W Fletcher retires after 25 years in Indianapolis. The new establishment traces to 1840 founded by Barnabas Coffin, father of A W Coffin, who will be president.
Judge Leathers ruled for the state in a case by seven Franklin soldiers seeking pay for services at Pad Mount before the Spanish war. The court held they did not answer the governor and did not enter Federal service, so no pay is owed.
Capt Leech of the fire department states his brother in law D M Paterson recently secured a building permit for a $20,000 flat, instead of himself, according to reports.
In South M’A Lester I T on May 11 the city jail caught fire Thursday night and Virgil Hurley a prisoner was burned to death before he could be rescued.
In Detroit Michigan on May 11 a three hour riot injured twelve citizens and five policemen as 10 500 men and boys clashed with mounted and foot police. The unrest followed police orders against crowds around Tom Bawden single taxer wagon. Bricks and stones flew. Police fired into the air and water hose was turned on the crowd. The nozzle wielder was struck. Mayor Maytuny opposed the chief’s crackdown.
May 11 report from Muncie Ind notes several local men affected by a stock panic and Northern Pacific rise. James Boyce reportedly lost about 18000 dollars in minutes while J H Smith gained around 4000. Several others suffered losses in the hundreds, with more losses than gains.
A collection of brief notices lists Mrs. Luke Vorhis of Portland age 70 who died suddenly, William Anderson 87 of Flora, a prominent farmer, Walter A Kemper 26 of Richmond who died in Denver from consumption, Mrs. Priscilla Ropp of Council Bluffs widely known in Jay county, and Morris Durbin 20 of Laporte listed as nephew of Gov Durbin and a Spanish American War veteran.
A rapid montage of Indiana notices spans Tipton to Evansville. Wool clip highs in Tipton county, a Bertha Frank death found in an Evansville creek, measles fatalities among John Pugh’s children, and fish killed by dynamiting in White River at Washington. Other items cover licenses, strikes, a life term for Victor Schultz, donations to orphans, and local curiosities from railroad orders to a new Terre Haute glass firm.
A sensation in Jersey Shore Pennsylvania arose when Rev W E Earns announced in local papers that after the morning service at Epworth M E church on Sunday May 12 he would give away money. The funds were sent to him for this purpose.
In Danville in May, Peter Cain, once quarantined as a smallpox patient, escaped a guard and fled along railway tracks. He was overtaken by a passing train and died.
The Oregon and thems have reached Yokohama on a homeward voyage from Yokohama to San Francisco, signaling the ship’s return across the Pacific.
A small fire at J W Watsons home 522 Indiana Ave Friday evening caused minor damage from a flaming can of varnish. At 1302 Hill Ave a blaze at R C Hamptons drug store Friday night drew responders but proved trivial. Probate official Walker seeks funds from insane estates at Julietta asylum upon discovery of Sarah Youngers $880 value. Local concerts and society events include the Women’s Social and Business Union meeting in Roberts Park Church with singing and recitation, the Amphion club’s German House concert praising Bassist Baernstein and Eva Jeffries solos, and a robin egg incident at Audubon Society gathering. A counterfeit charge against Rev William H Wade of Belpin Orange County was examined by federal grand jury. A Progress store burgarly scare ended when the manager emerged safely through a side door. Martin O Connor 16 died at 2535 N Delaware St after pneumonia and an operation. he was known as athlete Marty and was nephew to Deputy U S Marshal John Foley.
New York May 11 a middle aged man believed to be Robert Breenecke killed himself by throwing under a moving truck at Third Ave and Thirty fourth St John Allen a teamster driving the truck swerved to avoid him but two wheels passed over the body before the man collapsed on the sidewalk The accident occurred Saturday and the police began an inquiry into the peculiar incident
Baron H L De Ginzeberg, former Transvaal secret service chief, touring New England for Boer aid, warned of a forthcoming horror in Britain and hinted at Irish figures linked to a plot. He dodged specifics on the target, while collecting $27,440 for the Boers in four months in New Haven.
A Hobson's hall meeting drew about 60 residents and property owners to oppose a proposed terminal right of way for the Indianapolis Southern. Father Gavish urged a vigorous fight and cited crossing 11 tracks as excessive. An executive committee of five and a 25 member petitions committee were named to seek signatures and present to the Board of Works.
In the British House of Commons on Friday Irish members denounced authorities for seizing William O Brien s weekly The Irish People. They cited attacks on King Edward Cardinal Vaughan and the king s address and included vivid, scathing descriptions of English society and the church in a fiery Dublin paper quote laden tirade.
J G Schurman president of Cornell University and Philip pine commission member told the Twentieth century club in Chicago that the Tagal insurrection’s collapse was due to the U S presidential election. He said Aguinaldo’s capture loses military importance with most generals surrendering.
General manager George B. McCullough of Union Traction announces the private car Martha will be shipped to Indianapolis next week for use on the 140 miles of track. The 60 foot olive green car features French Renaissance styling, end fenders, electric brake, and dual interiors for office use or passenger dining. It includes berths, a kitchen, and a bathroom, with a top speed of miles per hour and a purchase price of $12,000.
News from Wichita Kansas dated May 11 reports the lynching of J. L. Chandler an aged farmer in Ioland. Cattlemen are charged with the crime after a large number of cattle died from poisoned water Chandler was suspected prior to the mob action.
Rube Waddell starred in Chicago Friday, allowing only five hits and fanning seven. He won the game with a hard drive to the fence driving in two runners, delivering a decisive performance for the National League matchup.
Chicago defeats St Louis 4 to 1 in a battery matchup led by Waddell Kling and Jones Ryan. Teams exchange chances as St Louis falls behind early and fails to close the gap.
Fragmentary report lists individuals Tannehill Zimmer Newton Kahoe and cities Pittsburg Cincinnati with unclear action or outcome in a 2010 notice. No dates or concrete events stated. Further readable details are needed to define the incident or result.
The American League guards conduct, and in Milwaukee on Friday center fielder Duffy became involved in a disturbance and was removed from the game promptly.
In a rugged Detroit Milwaukee clash, Milwaukee edges Detroit 7 to 4 with standout plays by Husting Sparks and Leahy Cronin Miller and Buelow producing key moments in the contest. The teams traded batteries and volleys as the match unfolded.
A promotional piece extols Peruna as a cure for pelvic catarrh and related female ailments. It claims rapid relief for backache, weakness, and digestion, with testimonials from Barbara Alberty of Appleton Wisconsin and Mrs Wm Hetrick of Kennard Nebraska among others. It urges readers to write to Dr Hartman for free advice.
In Detroit May 11, Pete McQueen wired New York agents to sell his 100 Northern Pacific shares as the stock rose. Delays caused unread messages and the sale occurred at 200, yielding a profit of 60,500, surpassing his estimate by 320,000.
Train offices listed at Station and corner Ulinskis and Washington streets. Schedules show Philadelphia and New York lines early morning and late night departures, with multiple connections to Columbus, Madison, Martinsville, Dayton, and Louisville. Faded OCR fragment notes times across cities including Pittsburgh, Logansport, Vandalia, and Vandalia Line references.
Fragmentary OCR lists Cleveland and Chicago references with battery names Hart and Yeager Patterson Griffith and Sullivan. No clear event date or action. Unable to determine exact story.
It notes a fine team effort from both clubs and mentions U 5 Nebraska 4. Manager Wright believes the Indians are fast but Marion will break even in the series. After Saturday, Indianapolis games pause until decoration day. Courthouse and statehouse teams will meet soon. Three years ago courthouse fellows won.
Ronald Newbold aged 14 was playing near a trolley pole in Lancaster on a Friday evening when he climbed to the 50 foot feed wire. He grabbed a live wire and was electrocuted by 5,000 volts, fell to a lower wire which trapped his leg, and despite onlookers and efforts by two men, life was extinct.
London dispatch says in operations since May 5 the Boers suffered 28 killed six wounded and 150 captured. One hundred eighty additional surrenderers are reported.
The text notes BE. W. Grove signature on every box of Laxative Bromo Quinine and describes two special trains departing at 6:30 am nonstop, and 7:15 am stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton, with a return from Cincinnati at 6:30 pm.
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