Thieves Narrowly Escape After Looting Loomises
Reported robbery ends with thieves stealing $500 in goods while Loomises remain unable to describe suspects. Both families unsettled as police seek clues.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1899
Page
2
Reported robbery ends with thieves stealing $500 in goods while Loomises remain unable to describe suspects. Both families unsettled as police seek clues.
Gov and Mrs Mount host a dinner at Denison at 7 p m Saturday with guests of honor Senator W Fairbanks and Senator Bevins plus Judge and Mrs Bakers Judge and Mrs McCabe and numerous other households on the guest list including Mr and Mrs Rem Mr and Mrs Le Griffiths Mrs Carnahan Mr and Mrs Wilson Dr and Miss Fletcher Reverend Cum magy Smith and many more in attendance and table decorations feature white chrysanthemum blossoms.
The Big Four filed suit in circuit court against County Treasurer Schmidt for 1331.82 dollars claiming overpaid township taxes. They say before 1898 taxes were assessed correctly in Center Warren Wayne Pike Lawrence and Washington townships where their lines run. Brown argues the 1879 law setting city and outside city rates was repealed in 188? The case tests whether township advisory boards have unlimited power to fix rates and prevent a pen on the road.
Judson Rule, a painter, fell from the Caseville Methodist Church tower in Kokomo Indiana, landing 40 feet to the roof then 30 feet to the ground. He did not break any bones and walked home, but later became ill and is believed to be internally hurt.
The Commercial Travelers Association of Indiana organizes a large Dec 29 celebration to mark its silver anniversary. Local and state committees work on the event, with about 1 500 members in Indianapolis and across Indiana expected to attend.
Robert Mazet, Mazet committee chairman, married Bliss Elsie Moore Saturday at high noon in Bolton on Lake George. Mazet, a former legislative candidate, lost the election to Tammany in Tuesday's vote. Say Their Father Was Insane. Whitestown suit alleges Samuel Davidson’s will improperly favors James W. Davidson over daughters Charlotte Kelley and Lizzie Davidson, claiming the father was insane.
Ex-senator J. J. Moore serves as president and A Bridges as secretary of a newly organized Farmers' Detective Company in Franklin Indiana. The group aims to enforce game and quail laws, protect farmers, and track down violators and thieves.
Cleveland dispatch describes a 225 pound heavyweight boxer in peak condition seeking a title fight. The article notes his height at two inches tall, his appetite, and his readiness as rival contenders stall on decisions. Dunkhorst is mentioned as having defeated nearly all the big men, with no decisive winner yet chosen.
OCR fragment from Hobart Ontario notes vague items about a person and a press status. It mentions a date 1 Nov and references a resting event or condition with uncertain material and activity. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or outcomes.
Supt Elliott claims no coercion or political pressure was used with Werkhoff or other workers. He notes lateness and warnings as the basis for discipline and insists management did not seek to influence voting or reveal employee preferences.
Ella Pohlman faced Squire Hay for trespass after taking two pictures and four rugs from Alois Hartlauf’s home at 819 North California Street. Prosecution cited profanity. venue moved from California Street to Squire Kay’s court. She was fined five dollars plus costs and appealed to the criminal court.
The grand jury returned sixteen indictments. Defendants include Joe Jones for house breaking Dan Quigley and Charles Gordon for perjury Moses Lapierre for receiving stolen goods. Trials set for November dates and further cases awaiting trial include Geo McElroy and others.
The Henry Harris barcage suit resumes Monday with no testimony on Saturday. Mrs Harris is expected to testify about her suspicions. Mrs Lemon testified Friday that she once caught her daughter's former husband peeping through a transom into the bathroom where a young woman was dressing.
In Meriden Mississippi on a Friday, Blue Moore locked his three children inside the house before it caught fire. The children perished in the blaze, marking a fatal domestic incident with a grim outcome.
In Muskegon Michigan on Saturday morning two little sons of Jos E Lund were burned to death while playing with matches in their father's barn.
Attorneys Bell and Spencer representing City clerk Geckler and Police judge Daly consult with democratic election officers over charges raised by Republicans in an election contest suit. Trial is expected the last week in November.
A general committee of local G A R posts will meet Monday to further study a new pension bill for Congress. The measure proposes paying $1 a day to all veterans and abolishing pension agencies.
Tom Wright was executed by hanging Friday for the murder of Constable John Adams. It marks the first legal hanging in the county, witnessed by about 6,000 people in Steenville, Texas.
Washington November report from the department of agriculture estimates average corn yield at 25.2 bushels per acre nationwide. Principal states show varied figures with Pennsylvania 15, Ohio 34, Indiana 87, Illinois 35, Iowa 315, Missouri 25, Nebraska 27 bushels per acre. The Indiana figure appears notably high in early excerpts.
The War Department cable states the Hooker cannot be saved after being driven aground at Corregidor last summer. The cargo may be salvaged by contractors, with fittings removed and the wreck sold at auction.
Captain W. H. Anderson of Dayton, in Chicago on his way home from the Philippines, says Americans in the islands believe Germany is aiding the Filipino insurgents in their war against the United States. He notes the insurgents have learned military maneuvers since the war began.
San Francisco reports the hospital ship Solace sailed Saturday for Manila via Honolulu and Guam. The vessel carries 300 marines for Guam 100 seamen 25 officers and 1600 tons of supplies for the fleet at Manila.
Washington dispatches report Gen. Otis sending three messages on Saturday amid typhoons hindering Gen. Hughes and slow progress for Gen. Lawton due to bad roads and swollen streams. MacArthur advances. Seventeenth Infantry near Magalon reports 25 insurgents killed with three American wounded. Dispatches indicate insurgent recapture efforts and possible withdrawals toward Cabanatuan and San Jose.
A vintage ad claims one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refund if it fails and features EB. W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 26 cents.
A private telegram from St. Petersburg confirms Riesian forces are advancing toward the Afghan frontier, especially toward Herat near the northwest boundary, signaling military movements from the region.
Second lieutenant James F. McKinley of the Sixth Cavalry, nephew of the president, has been ordered to San Francisco for assignment to duty in the Philippines. He is a San Francisco native and Cleveland resident.
Paris reports General Gallien ordered to Madagascar with immediate departure. The Trench government shows nervousness over the Anglo German entente. Political circles suspect French politicians may have been deceived by Russians.
A foundling baby wrapped in a plush cloak was left on the door of Rudolph Miller at 1301 Spruce Street. A note said the child was born Nov 9 and asked the Millers to care for it as their own. the couple, childless, plan to adopt.
The schooner S T Beauchamp arrived in Salisbury on Friday with two shipwrecked seamen Mate Loud and Simon Robinson from the schooner William Bird of Philadelphia. They drifted four days on a raft after their vessel foundered in the hurricane of October 30.
Chicago on November 11 reports a planned public meeting for Monday to begin preliminary steps toward raising a fund for the widows and orphans of British soldiers who died in the Transvaal war.
Dr. Mavity reports four horses died from cerebro spinal meningitis in Benton county and warns an epidemic may follow. He seeks help from the sanitary livestock commission to prevent spread.
In Prairie Dog Town the north half of the courthouse yard was rebuilt after heaps of dirt and uprooted trees. Men replanted trees that the Haworth League tent supposedly wouldn’t hurt, but nearly every tree was killed in the process.
Ambros N. Dunning of Bloomington sues Noble C. Butler clerk of the federal court for 300 dollars from a 3000 dollar fund in the Blooming ton water works receivership. Reuben C. Murphy and George Mercer are named as interested parties. Dunning claims Murphy and Mercer owe him attorneys fees.
The Roberts Park Choral Society presents Sunday night at Luther Memorial with a baritone solo by Frank Taylor, a soprano solo by Miss Ida Sweenie, a quartet featuring Aliss Sweenie Mrs Co B Sinex W H Daggett and Frank Taylor, plus several chorus selections.
Jennie Bennet, a colored resident of Madisonville C, charged with holding up Temon Brewer of 815 College Ave, waived examination in police court Saturday morning and was bound over to the grand jury under a 5000 dollar bond.
The executive committee of the Indiana Intercollegiate oratorical association met Friday and fixed the contest for the first Friday in February in Indianapolis. Colleges express enthusiasm and expect an unusually strong competition.
Chicago's donation to Puerto Rico totals 10000 dollars. A Cleveland man James Smith is killed by a motor car. Admiral Schley to raise flag on the Chicago with Dewey honeymooning in New York. A new Chicago to New York rail link may be built. Fire damages property valued at 30000 dollars. Mrs Ellen Mooney dies from smoke during a Chicago fire. James Bailey of Cleveland is sentenced to life for wife murder. Lieutenant Colvocorstes of the Olympia receives ovation at Litchfield. A wreck near La Trobe kills William Carrage and an unknown companion. Engine explosion at Safe Harbor kills Fireman Abraham Neff and injures Donahue. Larned of Poland, N J, presumed insane, jumps from a car window near Harvard. National Democratic executive committee meets in Chicago on November 20. A bid to lead minority in the House discussed. C Hews of Boston commits suicide in Chicago's Morrison Hotel. Pope manufacturing's Albert A Pops denies a 200 million automotive combine. Michael Tobin of Mound City is found dead after killing Maj. Fitzpatrick. Naval board favors purchasing Holland torpedo boat and 50 more. Nettie Clark places a note in river. c T Anderson of Louisiana finds it. Marriage follows. Harry Hammond of Chicago acquitted of attempting to abduct John Shayne. Hammond's insanity defense. Sixty five nail mill boys in Belfont Iron Works strike for 10 percent higher wages. mill shuts. A purse snatch on State Street prompts a police volley.
Grouch Bros. deliver a high energy performance titled Americas greatest entertainers at a downtown venue. A crowd packed the house as the duo mixed upbeat numbers with humorous patter in a lively Saturday night appearance.
At a Tammany executive committee meeting in New York the group discussed raising a $10,000 purse to purchase Charles Stewart Parnell's birthplace in Ireland. A public meeting will be held to solicit subscriptions.
Dynamite ripped through Burrell's bank in Urbana on Saturday morning killing Clarence Burrell, proprietor's son, who was instantly killed. The blast caused fire that consumed the bank and an adjoining general store, resulting in heavy losses. Police suspect incendiaries were responsible.
Col A F E Boone of Maysville Kentucky was arrested in Dover on a charge of breaking open a desk and stealing private papers tied to the Black Diamond railroad plan. The promoter sought to connect central states with the south Atlantic coast and face the Dover branch president James Boyd in the case.
John B. Sherman resigns as president of the Union Stock Yards and Transit Company effective January 1 after 34 years as an officer and 33 years as its guiding force. He says he wants to give the younger generation a chance.
I Whitely of the Whitely matteable castings company in Muncie Indiana won patent suits totaling nearly $1,000,000 against the Deering harvesting machine company for alleged patent misuse. He will sue other firms.
The Anti-Saloon League plan unfolds Sunday and on Nov 19 across numerous Indianapolis churches including Memorial Presbyterian First Presbyterian Broadway Methodist Roberts Park M E and others. The notice names Irvington Furnas Place Fletcher Place Meridian Street and Brightwood Methodist among participating congregations.
Mary A Willits pastor of the Christian Israelites in Indianapolis invites the public to a meeting at 825 Blake Street at 3 p m Sunday in memory of the eightieth year of the Holy Spirit speaking to John Wroe leader and prophet. Believers seek another visitation and the establishment of God's Kingdom on earth.
A patient escaped the insane hospital Saturday afternoon by scaling the fence and leaping into a buggy. He fled toward the city at a breakneck pace. The name of the patient was not learned.
Births list Levi Brown and Hester Brown a boy Henry Nichols Ada Nichols a boy Oscar Smythe Susie Smythe a girl. Deaths Americus Ackey ab scess Mrs M H Costello neuralgia of stomach John Johnson dropsy Emma Carpenter chronic nephritis Burton Taylor phthisis pulmonalis Grace Weinland pulmonary tuberculosis. Marriage Licenses John Temple Helen Boone Henry Briefield Ella Lewis Charles Lewis Pearl Van Wie George Roberts Ella Sigman Arthur Brannan Elizabeth Bennett Lucius Mendenha Rose Fore.
Henry S Doran sues the Lake Erie and Western Railroad for 10600 after his nine year old son was killed September 29 when a train backed down on him at the corner of Lewis and Twenty second streets.
Market brief listing wheat and corn inspections with car totals and prices. Included are notes on quality, grades, and deads, plus want ads for domestic help and furnished rooms. Local address at 701 N Senate Ave and multiple rental and job notices accompany the market data.
A market listing shows varied grain and hay prices including white oats and timothy hay. Entries include No. 2 white mixed No. 4 white mixed No. 2 yellow and No. 3 white with several prices in dollars and cents and notes on steadiness for oats.
Chicago wheat declined Friday amid bears and lagging export demand. Liverpool held steady while Chicago stocks, visible supply, and ocean passage totals are expected to rise on Monday. Clearances reached 692000 bushels with flour exports from New Orleans. oats and other futures showed modest activity. Provisions for January ranged pork 50.60 60.00, lard 3.22 3.25, ribs 4.97 4.95.
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