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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1900
Page
2
In Baltimore on Tuesday Alex J. Sheppard, an elderly diamond dealer, was assaulted tied up and robbed in his city shop. The attackers beat him with a pistol butt then dragged him to a coal closet before fleeing with rings and watches. Police passed during the crime. value of stolen jewelry unknown.
Chicago dispatch reports a man claiming to be John T. Tucker son of Omaha street railway president is held on burglary charges. Tucker and a Denver man, both hotel bellboys, were arrested after entering guest F. W. Rood's room and taking jewelry valued at 115 dollars. Tucker confessed.
Dr Samuel J Kennedy of New York was granted a new trial by the court of appeals on Tuesday. He had been convicted of the murder of Dolly Reynolds in a New York hotel and sentenced to death on March 31 1899.
George W Turner once an accountant for local banks was fired and fined 200 dollars and given 10 days in the workhouse by Judge Daly on a Tuesday for stealing from Ed Severin. Burns and Ratell captured Turner and delivered him to police after the act. It marks his fourth workhouse spell in 18 months for petty stealing.
Chicago officials dismissed Cleveland reports that 1099 workers at the American Steel and Wire Company Newburgh mill were laid off. They had not received any official notice and expected no layoff due to lack of mills in the trust capable of handling current orders.
Paris reports French warships are testing Virginia coal as fuel. If experiments succeed and adoption follows, the United States would obtain all government contracts for coal supply.
The case against Oscar Speers of Greensburg charged with the murder of Robert Weaver on June 24 was dismissed. Charles Suttles pleaded guilty to killing Weaver in self defense and Speers was released.
Detroit report states W. H. Brady of Brady & Co and grandson of Gen. Hugh Brady shot himself at his residence Tuesday morning. The tragedy ends his life abruptly and is noted as a suicide in the early-morning hours.
Mrs. Howard Gould, newly wed to Howard Morton Moulton, allegedly struck editor Michael J. O'Toole with a rawhide on a Scranton street. Witnesses saw the confrontation as rumors swirled around her finances and future inheritance.
Court heard testimony about a council switch ordinance and possible political maneuvering. Witnesses from Parry company described interactions between Higgins Parry and others as the case progressed. A mix of questions about who saw whom and where conversations occurred colored the proceedings.
The fragment suggests a person states they knew nothing about a matter or item in question, indicating lack of awareness or involvement in the referenced affair.
Taggart signs council resolution authorizing an investigation into bribery charges against Councilman Higging. The document goes to the city clerk as Higgins departs for his mines in Arizona. Higgins objects to the measure and warns he will confront other councilmen if the probe proceeds.
Judge Allen hears the Sallie Newman estate suit to compel horse-trader John Stuck to return property from the will. Stuck, a noted Indianapolis figure, faced claims of undue influence as the case unfolds amid testimonies about his past relationship with Newman and support for her and her child.
In St Louis on November 20 under the auspices of the League of National Associations the Interstate Commerce Law convention opened its first day. The gathering is described as the most representative ever, with about 20 delegates from national and local commercial groups. The aim is to build support for the proposed amendments to the Interstate Commerce bill so Congress can act promptly after it reconvenes before the holidays.
An Indianapolis woman identified as Marie Preston denies knowing Bank defaulter Brown of Cincinnati. She rejects claims he furnished her house or funded her business, and says he did not provide money for her ventures.
Marriage notices record Geo A Smock wed to Anna Wilgus and Victor G Houston marry Mattie Smith Chas Maxwell wed Maud L Eck in a concise society brief noting local nuptials and participants.
A Kansas City clerk describes severe dizziness headaches and vomiting that worsened until a doctor advised leaving work. After a misdelivered package of Grape Nuts, he used the cereal and quit all medicine. Within eight days dizziness vanished and after three weeks he was fully well, crediting Grape Nuts as a vitalizer and brain food.
In Albany on November 20 the appellate division ruled most actions in the trust dispute involving Morse S. Myer Nussbaum and John C. Davies. The court upheld the May 28 1900 appointing of the referee and directed the appellant to appear, with Justice Kellogg authoring the opinion.
Attorney Booth reads deposition of Fred Johnson describing a hostler witness who found access through a south door passage. Maggie Kirwin testifies she saw two men matching Lyon and Bott call at the Sells residence and notes Mrs Sells watched Florence’s room while lights varied with Sells presence. Witnesses describe late departures and circuses season timing.
A Salida report states five people died in a runaway train on Marshall Pass. The dead include a brakeman two tramps and two others.
In Montpelier Vermont the First National Bank of Springfield reports cashier Closson missing 29000. His son, linked to the Knott Closson brokerage, drew 16000 against a deed later proved worthless. Bank leaders urge continued cashier duties during investigation.
The German National Bank in Newport Kentucky opened Tuesday morning to receive money due the bank and to collect pass-books to facilitate an early dividend to depositors. Stockholders will meet Wednesday to consider reorganization and resumption with a new corps of directors and officers.
Mrs Christina Dunlap of Fort Wayne Indiana says a $2 check she received from Mark Hanna to pay for pigs feet was sent back after her husband attended Hanna speech and allowed the feet to burn She believes the accompanying letter demanding money was a forgery and has asked postal authorities to investigate.
In Bowling Green Ohio Frank Collins was found dead in a boiler house with suspected foul play. Coroner reports apoplexy, while a brother Alexander Collins died earlier in an oil tank. another brother was killed at an oil well and a sister scalded to death. The surviving brothers live in dread of danger.
The Bertha Ballard home for working girls is crowded and plans are underway to add two stories or extend the rear. Managers report turning away about one applicant daily due to space limits.
A brick kiln in Catskill New York collapsed Tuesday afternoon killing four workers and injuring eight or ten others. Most victims are identified as Italians.
Dr. E. D. Clark, secretary of the Board of Health, reported Tuesday that typhoid fever is comparatively low this year, diphtheria rises mainly due to weather, and a single smallpox case exists. He noted school openings boost disease spread but vaccination two years ago should prevent trouble.
A $5,000 parcel sent from Sheldon to Security National Bank in Sioux City via American Express last Friday is missing. The time and method of the robbery remain a mystery.
The river near Tung-Chow is nearly frozen and water routes may cease. Gen. Humphrey from Gen. Chaffee's staff reports Shan-Hai-Kwan could serve as a winter port. A pier will be built eight miles below Shan-Hai-Kwan at a cost of $200,000 to be shared by the allies.
Adam Sherer, 62, died at St. Vincent's Tuesday morning from injuries suffered when a horse frightened by a scrap of paper on West Michigan Street threw him. An operation later relieved pressure from a skull fracture. He was a pioneer shoe merchant on North Illinois Street.
BROOKVILLE Ind Nov 20 Miss Phoebe Meeks 86 longtime recluse died after living apart for sixty years following a quarrel with her lover Hadley Johnson She vowed never to leave her yard and kept to her home aside from her family with no contact outside.
The will of Ambrose McGregor Standard Oil millionaire who died last week was admitted to probate at White Plains. The petition does not state the estate value but it is reported to exceed 4.5 million dollars.
The street car company laid off fourteen workmen from the car shops on W. Washington street Monday night due to slack work following the winter ars. Twenty men will be placed on the lines on December 1, bringing total equipment to 140 cars.
SAN FRANCISCO November 20 President Jordan of Stanford University ordered economist Prof Ross to sever ties with the university at once. The abrupt dismissal aroused strong student resentment and Prof Aldrich Ross assistant has resigned.
New York reports a record turnout at Madison Square Garden where over 12,000 people attended Monday night for the horse show. Spectators filled boxes and walked the arena as exhibitors and society noted the event as a standout.
Chris Evans former business manager of the Mineworkers' Journal will move to West Virginia to act as organizer after his old office was abolished. He is expected to press operators into the interstate agreement securing cooperation.
Advertisement notes men’s five dollar shoes and one fifty priced items, hand sewed in small sizes, with location given as Siersdorfer's at 37 BE Washington.
Wires note a miner population figure of 4 821 590 and announce Liverpool freed from plague. A Trans continental passenger association meets in St Louis while Mexican mine owners plan to import 1014 Chinese workers. Fire destroys 21 buildings in Caddo I T Monday night. Logs valued at 20000 dollars and the National Irrigation Congress set to assemble in Chicago Thursday with nearly 2000 in attendance.
A fragmented notice mentions The William H. Block Company in potential business or legal context with minimal legible wording. The readable portion provides scarce detail beyond the company name repeated, offering no specific action, date, or location.
The special Commercial club committee appointed to assist the Board of works in preparing a franchise for the Indianapolis Water Company will meet at the club at noon Wednesday.
Mrs. Schnapke who threw an ax at the emperor at Breslau last week has been sent to an asylum for observation.
Cattle receipts 123 with Tuesday shipments 42. Good to prime export steers 1,200 to 1,500 lbs average 35 25 560. Hogs receipts 2,200 with Tuesday shipments 2,180. Good to choice heavy 3 90 4 95. Sheep receipts 290 with no shipments. Good to choice lambs 4 50 to 3 00.
Chicago market report shows wheat up 44 percent with November at 70 10 percent, December near 14c, corn up around 41 4c, oats December 213%1 22c. Provisions rise with January pork at 11.60 to 11.73, lard 66.10, ribs 6.22 to 6.3244, live poultry higher on turkeys and chickens, eggs 22 to 28c, butter and cheese varied by grade, dairy goods posted across multiple price bands.
November 20 cattle receipts at 800 with fair shipments. Prices quoted for good to prime steers 1,350 lbs and up at 5.10 to 5.58. fair to medium steers 1,350 lbs and up around 4.50 to 5.10. Various weights and classes for se ho ts, sec oots, and other cattle, plus sheep, lambs, and hogs with noted ranges. Hogs receipts 5,000. sheep 190. Tuesday ship ments small.
A fragmented price list shows Wheat No 2 red and No 3 red at various milling freight and November figures, Corn No 1 white through No 4 white with cents and mixed grades, Oats steady with No 2 white and white mixed figures, and Hay prices for timothy. Inspections list car counts for Wheat and Corn by grade, with totals for several categories.
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