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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1901

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Oak Hill district to gain sidewalk improvements under plan

Councilman Negley will introduce an ordinance to extend Bloydave and Greenbrier lane sidewalks from Brightwood to Hillside avenue in Oak Hill. Residents on Bloydave seek a walk as Mud and water hinder school access at Oak Hill School. The plan would include Greenbrier lane and Heeewar Eve, with a new petition after ordinance passage.

Negley Bloydave Oak Hill Brightwood Hillside-ave Bloyd-ave Greenbrier Lane S Board of Works Howe Pump Works Heeew

Pittsboro Men Hurt In City Street Car Crash

Peter Thompson and Richard Noland horse traders and farmers from Pittsboro were injured when a street car struck their buggy on W Michigan between the river and Hiawatha Street Friday at 1 pm. Noland has a compound leg fracture and head bruises while Thompson suffered severe bruising. They were found unconscious in a ditch. one carried $800.

Peter Thompson Richard Noland Pittsboro

Jealous Lover shoots couple in Amsterdam murder

Fred Bankert forced entry at the Green home in Amsterdam New York and fatally shot Wm Green and mortally wounded his wife before killing himself. He had been released from prison last spring for attempting Mrs Green’s life after she rejected him.

Amsterdam N. Y Fred Bankert Wm. Green Green Bis Bankert Cora Harrison

Politicians mull speaker race and Washington tips

Anderson editor Dale Crittenberger and Rochester editor W. H. Barnhart met Gov. Durbin while Madison’s Nathan Powell joined in. Durbin and State Auditor Hart saw Ben Hur in Chicago. Lafayette’s Henry Marshall seems likely for speaker if re-elected as Statesman vies for speaker. Rumors say President Roosevelt’s inquiry into federal judgeships mentions Kokomo’s C. C. Shirley and Indianapolis’ Edward Daniels.

Dale Crittenberger Anderson W. H. Barnhart Rochester Gov. Durbin Nathan Powell Madison Durbin Hart Ben Hur Chicago Henry Marshall Lafayette Statesman Peru Marshall Washington Indianapolis Roosevelt C. C. Shirley Kokomo Edward Daniels U. S

Attleboro Man Foils Abandoned Baby Start

Neil Burgess who was playing at The county fair in Attleboro Massachusetts adopted an abandoned infant, named it Neil Burgess Jr, and will provide for it. A comely young woman left the infant at the Attleboro house.

Attleboro, Mass Neil Burgess Neil Burgess, Jr Attleboro House

Bitter-root stock farm to plant sugar beets on 45000 acres

Helena Montana November 2 sugar beet cultivation announced for 45000 acres of the Bitter-root stock farm once owned by Marcus Daly. The move signals a revival of the historic property and its agricultural prominence.

Helena, Mort Marcus Daly

Dietrich to Push Carnation as National Flower

Senator Dietrich will introduce a bill in Lincoln to name the carnation the national flower in tribute to the late President McKinley his favorite bloom. The paper highlights a medical recovery story of a blind paralyzed man named John Hunter as proof of modern science.

John ‘Hunter

Judge rules a single spanking not grounds for divorce

In Chicago Nov 2 Judge Chettain dismissed the case of Anna V Harris who testified her husband spanked her after she tried to caress him. The judge said one spanking does not prove extreme cruelty and the suit was rejected.

Chicago Chetlain Anna V. Harris Chettain

Skeleton Passenger Stuns Indiana Interurban Conductor

In Muncie Indiana on November 2 conductor Rollin Younce aboard an interurban nearly jumped when a supposed passenger turned out to be a skeleton wearing a hat and robe. The outfit valued around 800 was reportedly stolen from a doctor and abandoned on the car by Halloween miscreants and remains unclaimed.

Muncie Ind Rollin Younce Interurban Halilowe

British Deaths and Wounds in Brokenlaagte Battle

London reports 58 British killed and 160 wounded as Boers attack the rear guard near Brokenlaagte eastern Transvaal. Gen Kitchener lists dead officers including Col Ben son and Maj Murray. Boers retreat east. 13 officers severely wounded. two British guns lost. The engagement dampens royal welcome for the Cornwall and York tour.

BE. T. .Thoroald E. V. Brooks BE. Shepherd A. J. Cornett Eyre Lloyd Kitchener

Haldman Resigns Then Reconsiders After Mayors Talk

President Haldeman offered to resign as councilman to Mayor Bookwalter after a caucus over Megren's successor. The mayor tore up the resignation and urged him to think it over. Haldeman says he may stay to protect friends on committees and questions the conduct of various members.

Bookwalter Megren Haldeman Leap Maldeman Billingsley Crall Hele Bilingsley Negley Mégren

Trust Controls Large Share of Iron Ore Output

New York November 2 report claims the United States Steel Corporation now controls about nine percent of iron ore production in the north. The figure would guarantee a multi year supply and position the trust to steer industry direction.

New York United States Steel Corporation North

Abe Crois Shoemaker Fined for Drunkenness in Police Court

Abe Crois a shoemaker was fined 31 for drunkenness after being found asleep in Military park on Saturday. Judge Stubbs remitted the docket fee and reduced the total to six dollars in honor of the newborn, with a warning not to drink again and Abe promised.

Abe Crois Military Park J. Jefferson Abe Stubbs

Mosquito Campaign Improves Health in Havana

Havana efforts against yellow fever show strong results with March 1900 to November 1900 efforts across ponds and stagnant water. Authorities report only two deaths from yellow fever and 11 from malaria since April 1, a drop from 52 and 22 respectively the previous year.

Washington Havana

Hoosier Fought Burglar In Huntington Gridlock

G W Purcell of Terre Haute Indiana member of the United Mine Workers executive board grappled with a negro burglar in his room Saturday night. Purcell and others pursued and captured the intruder who escaped with $1500 missing.

Huntington W. Va G. W. Purcell Terre Pa Ind United Mine Workers Purcell Terre -Haute-man

Minister Charles Johnson Bonds For Trial In Fraudulent Marriage Case

Charles Johnson, a colored minister about 24, posted bond in Justice Mock’s court on Saturday to appear next Thursday for the trial of a suit brought by his wife Ode Belle Johnson under a statute targeting those who fraudulently marry to avoid prosecution. The case cites a previous prosecution two years ago by Ode Belle Majors, a colored woman, and notes Johnson’s marriage followed by his departure from the city. Johnson now seeks to have the marriage set aside, claiming fraud. His wife has filed charges in Smock’s court.

Charles Johnson Bond Mock Ode Belle Johnson Johnson Smock Ode Belle Majors Smeck

Bride-To-Be Flies 13000 Miles To Wed Millionaire

Miss Mollie L. Brickley of Baltimore sails to Callipoosa Chill to wed Samuel McCrea a millionaire ten years her senior. They were sweethearts in youth and kept up a correspondence after he inherited his brother’s fortune in South America.

Brickley Baltimore Liverpool Callipoosa Chill Samuel McCrea Miss Brickly McCrea South America

Jane Toppan to be tried for murder of Mrs Gibbs

Barnstable dispatch reports Jane Toppan will stand trial for the murder of Mrs. Gibbs. Officers say the motive tied to Mrs Gibbs knowing details of ten other deaths in which Toppan served as nurse and is suspected in those cases.

Barnstable Mass Jane Toppan

Saloonkeepers Fined for Slot Machines in Marion

Twenty-one saloon-keepers in Marion Indiana were fined 25 dollars plus costs each on Friday for having slot machines in their establishments. They paid 1250 dollars to the police judge as the court ordered the machines smashed.

Marion Ind

Walter F. Clowes Charged Over Fake Veterans Fund

Walter F. Clowes is held at the police station on a charge of soliciting subscriptions and advertisements totaling 45 dollars. He allegedly promoted a bogus history connected to John F. Buckle camp No 336 Sons of Veterans.

Walter F. Clowes John F. Buckle Sons of Veterans

Arrest after theft accusation ends with recovered roll

Mrs Honorah Leary 1101 Bates Street had $50 in her dress pocket when James O'Brien allegedly stole the roll. Supt Hyland pursued him for six blocks and brought him in in front of a gun. O'Brien is under arrest and the money was recovered.

Honorah Leary Bates Sr James O’brien Supt Hyland O’brien

Night English and Italian Night Schools Planned

Night classes will open at Manual Training High School at 7 30 Monday for English speakers. An Italian night school at Union and MecCartysts opens Nov 6 once a teacher is secured. Instruction free for all over 14 years old.

Manual Training Union and MecCartysts

Controller Breunig Seeks Funds For Temporary Loans

Breunig will ask the council Monday night for 196 433 33 dollars to cover temporary loans and interest due December first. He expects to need more to pay bills inherited from the Taggart administration and believes five thousand dollars will cover it.

Breunig Taggart

Winslow Heiress Inherits $125.09 From California Uncle

Sarthe Winslow, daughter of a poor Sackett's Lake farmer, becomes heir to $125.09 left by her late uncle John Winslow who died in California.

Middleton N. Y Sarthe Winslow Sackett’s Lake John Winslow California

Prison trusty Bunyan flees Jeffersonville jail

Charles Bunyan, a trusted inmate at the Jeffersonville prison, escaped on Thursday evening and has not been heard from since. He was imprisoned for grand larceny in Vermilion county court. Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup advertised as a cure for croup with a 25 cent price.

Jeffersonville Ind Charles Bunyan Vermilion Courty Bull

Royal Party Arrives in London Amid Vast Crowds

The royal party reached London at 1 p.m. on Saturday with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain as master of ceremonies. The king and queen sat in the first carriage and the duke and duchess of York in the second as the route was lined by the largest crowd seen since Queen Victoria's funeral.

London Chamberlain Duchess of York Queen Victoria

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Dyspepsia Adage

An old advertisement notes relief for indigestion after meals and belching using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The copy touts cures for dyspepsia and nausea and ends with a slogan about meals.

France to Punish Turkey Over Protectorate Dispute

Paris reports the sultan has paid the Lorando claim but confirms French ships will proceed with action against Turkey for defying France's religious protectorate in the orient.

Paris Turkey France Orient

Union Glass Factory Delays Due to Trust Cut

Anderson Indiana November 2 It is stated the Union glass factory will not begin operations because the trust announced a 30 percent reduction in glass supply.

Anderson, Ind Union Glass Factory

Local Fragments Hint At Names In A Booneville Notice

Fragments from a Booneville Indiana clipping mention individuals with surnames like Ivan Doukns and Browners to identify a local notice. The readable text is incomplete and does not specify event, date, or official action.

Diamonds for sale offered by Mullally Jeweler

A Mullally Jeweler announces a forthcoming sale of diamonds this week. Prospective buyers are asked to call to arrange an examination and pricing.

J. P., Mullally

Local Fire and Police Chiefs Named in Board Hopes

The Sun reports likely safety board appointments for Monday. Harry Wallace as police superintendent, Martin Hyland and Chris Krveer as police captains, John T. Glazier as fire chief, Dawson as police court bailiff if he accepts. Barrett becomes fire captain and moves to Virginia are hose company.

John Glazier Hyland Kruger Barrett Harry Wallace Martin Hyland Chris Krveer Virginia Are

Turned Down Custodian Appointment Sparks City Hall Confusion

Charles Stapp a colored politician of ward 6 created a scene at the city hall and police station on Saturday claiming he had been appointed custodian of the police station. Superintendent Hyland Ed Davis and Henry Brunaugh denied any knowledge of the appointment and Stacy did not begin work. He demanded Mayor Bookwalter return home to explain the matter.

Charles Stapp Ree Kork Supt Hyland Ed Davis Henry Brunaugh Stacy Bookwalter

Indianapolis Area 36 Hour Forecast For Nov 3

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair and warmer weather through Saturday and Sunday with increasing cloudiness and a risk of light rain and cooling afterward. Temperatures recorded 7 am 46, noon 60, 2 pm 62. Rain possible Sunday across Indiana Michigan Illinois with southerly winds extending to Ohio and Kentucky.

Indianapolis Indiana Michigan Illinois Ohio Kentucky

Railroad liability verdict over wreck damages in Brazil

Brazil Indiana November 2 The circuit court awarded John Lyester eleven thousand dollars in damages against the C E I railroad for injuries from a wreck The railroad will appeal the ruling and seek relief in higher court

Brazil Ind Circuit Court John Lyester C. & E. I. Railroad

Halloween attack blinds Marion girl in corn-throwing incident

In Marion Indiana on November 2 a Halloween prank turned violent as prowlers threw corn at 12 year old Myrtle Nelson, shattering her left eye sight and prompting a police investigation.

Marion Ind Hallowe’en Prowlers Myrtle Nelson

City Life Briefs Include Divorces and Local Deeds

Abram N Pollard seeks divorce from Lillie for cruel treatment. A defective fuse caused 20 pounds damage at Mr Richards home. Catherine James 45 New Albany at large after leaving sewing room at insane hospital. Army of the Tennessee to hold 33rd annual meeting in Indianapolis Nov 13 14. Ezra E Robards awarded 700 against Indianapolis street railway for personal damages. Band concert reception at Vories business university. Gen Z T Sweeney to lecture at Morris Street Christian Church on The Golden Age. Thomas Moon 97 and wife 80 visiting nephew Charles J Linton in Indianapolis. Grasslands farm blooded horses sold noon sale. M L Hare exits business. Catherine Reinkin dies aged 71 in Indianapolis after 45 years residence. Funeral Sunday 2 pm. Knights of Maccabees lodges move to new quarters on West Meridian Street with music and festivity.

Catherine James New Albany Insane Hospital Society of the Army of the Tennessee Indianapolis Ezra E. Robards Indianapolis Street Railway Company Thomas Moon Martinsville Charles J. Linton Renwoodave Moon Ohio M. L.hare Catherine Reinkin Henry Reinkin E. St. Clair-st Henry Reinkin, Jr the Knights of Maccabees

Man Proclaims Sanity After Escape From Illinois Asylum

Aaron Morgan 61, once a Danville florist, arrived in Indianapolis to prove his sanity after escaping Kankakee asylum. He was briefly jailed as insane before release. Dr Fletcher deemed him cranky not insane. Friends fear renewed confinement if he returns to claim property worth about 8000.

Danville Aaron Morgan Indianapolis Church Lodge Morgan J. G. Kingsbury The Indiana Farmer Kingsbury Friendly Inn Illinois Insane Hospital Kankakee Insanity Trust Kankakee Asylum Chicago Michigan W. B. Fletcher CentraYr Inediana Insane Hospital Fletcher

Park Board to Install Winter Amusements for Children

The Sun reports the park board will provide a toboggan slide at Military Park and keep Riverside and Garfield parks ice ready for skating this winter. Heating shelters are planned at Garfield and possible partial heating at Riverside, with priorities on comfort and warmth over exterior design to protect skaters from cold while enjoying winter recreation.

Park Board Military Park Riverside Garfield Parks Orparks Power Garfield Park

First Ward Improvement Club Forms in Hillside Area

In the first ward a group met at 1714 Hillside Ave to form the First ward improvement club aiming for public improvements. Councilman Negley reported on sidewalks and improvements under consideration by the Board of Works and council. M. L. Clawson was elected president with A. L. Arbuckle as vice president and F. B. Reeves as secretary. meetings set for every Friday night.

First Ward Hillside Ave Negley Board of Works and Council M. L. Clawson A. L. Arbuckle F. B. Reeves

May Appeal Over Grand Jury Indictments Contempt Ruling

Civic alliance may appeal Judge Alford's contempt ruling for not punishing some Marion county grand jurors who did not indict saloon-keepers. Alliance attorney Eli Ritter hinted an appeal is possible and said further action will be determined, not stopped.

Alford Grand Jury Civic ‘Alliance Alliance Eli Ritter Marion County

Carcarets Candy Promises Quick Liver Uplift

An old advertisement touts Carcarets Candy as a remedy to revitalize a lazy liver and improve health with a brief product claim. The copy uses dated slang and pricing of 25c and 50c, citing a laxative style benefit.

AIX Druggista

Wreck on Big Four at Delaware Kills Conductor Tracy

A rear end collision on the Cincinnati division of the Big Four at Delaware Ohio on Saturday caused nearly 725000 in rolling stock damage. Conductor Philip Tracy, in his caboose, was instantly killed and his body burned. The fire department extinguished cars that burned from the headlight of the second locomotive. Tracy was a well known figure and president of the Mutual Insurance Company of the Big Four.

Delaware, O Cincinnati Big Four Philip Tracy Tracy Mutual Insurance Company

Real estate bargains and modern homes teased in pages six

The notice advertises live bargains in real estate across pages 3 6 and 7. It promises homes with small cash down and monthly balance options and notes modern houses priced from eight dollars to seven thousand.

Aittle

Also Mentioned on This Page

CIY Hospital Money and Capitol Dome Burgess Daly Farm Lincoln Neb Pennsylvania Imago Col Benson Transvaal Brokenlaagte Eastern Gen. Kitchener Col Ben Son EH. Guinness F. D. Murray M. W. Lindsay Haldman City Hell Politcs Cou Cil Cuba Hoosier Mollie L Trusty Sultan Bennett's B. Wash Booneville Ivan aDoukNs Browners Sam Board of Safety John T. Glazier Dawson Stapp City Life Abram N. Pollard Lillie Mr. Richards Coest Vories Business University Z. T. Sweeney Morris St. Christian Church Caitles Civic Alliance Judge Alford Wulechner Janos
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