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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
2
An old approach to indigestion favors dieting or starvation but expert advice urges abundant nourishment and natural digestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are said to aid digestion, allowing the stomach to rest while meals are properly digested. One or two tablets after each meal are recommended.
Paul W. Warshaw, a Chicago barkeeper, fatally slashed his wife on Madison Street in a jealous attack witnessed by bystanders. Beaten and kicked, he was restrained by a mob of about 200 and held at Central police station as threats of lynching arose. The wife, a waitress, was taken to hospital and is not yet recovered. Warshaw claimed infidelity. Mrs Warshaw denies it.
About 7 a m Friday Albert Hohsett of 9368 Senate Ave was struck by a High Four switch engine No 89 at Noble and Washington streets. His wheel was demolished with a six inch long piece reported by the city ambulance driver. Hohseit’s hip was injured seriously but expected to recover, according to Dr. Jacobs.
In Sullivan Indiana on November 22 Josiah Bryan and one daughter died from milk sickness. Three other family members remain seriously ill from the same disease.
A high ranking Canadian government official arriving on the steamship Amur reports to Ottawa on an alleged pro Boer conspiracy in the Yukon. He cites secret service evidence of plans to muster 2000 sympathizers from Puget Sound, seize Dawson mines and banks, and send gold to South Africa. Arrests made. ringleaders in American territory.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on November 22 Wabash College students revolted against a faculty decision to keep recitations for founders day. A dozen students blocked classes and forced others from lectures while supporters roamed the campus trees. President Kane was locked in his room and dubbed Jo Jo the caged monkey before escaping through a window after about an hour.
President Ingalls of the Big Four and W K Vanderbilt with W H Newman of the New York Central toured Brightwood shops and L E W terminals then traveled the Cincinnati Division. They passed through Indianapolis at night for St Louis and would return Friday. Panhandle changes not expected. Pennsylvania system alters next Sunday. A new mixed train between Indianapolis and Bradford departs 10:20 via Richmond 11:30 to Indianapolis 2, returns 1:25 to 3:55 and Bradford 5:10. Train 40 becomes 42 with evening departure from Indianapolis at 8 and arrival Richmond 10:20.
Gov Durbin J. says President Roosevelt and cabinet will attend the monument dedication next May. The governor has invited several state governors, some who have accepted. The Indiana national guard will probably be called out.
Funeral services for George Cushman custodian of the Canoe clubhouse at Riverside park were held Friday from Grinsteiner Bros chapel. William Taylor age 51 of Keystone avenue died Thursday at home. Interment at Aurora. Taylor, born in Scotland, became blind 28 years ago and published poems after a career as a machinist. He lived in Aurora then Indianapolis, was a mason and an odd fellow, survived by a widow and several children.
After a courtship of years attorney John E. Moore and Ella M. Jones both of Kokomo will wed on Thanksgiving Day at the home of Frank L. Jones, state public instruction, in Indianapolis. Moore is a leading attorney. the bride has taught in Kokomo city schools for 20 years.
The eleventh annual Firemen’s Ball drew a huge crowd as Mayor Bookwalter led a grand march and received constant attention from dozens of ladies. He faced applause, social attention, and a packed floor with the glee club delivering the night’s highlight. Receipts for the event exceeded prior years, marking the ball as the department’s most successful to date.
An extra meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 to receive an ordinance to fund the outstanding temporary loan. A following session may pass it. Controller Breunig says firemen and policemen will receive November and December salaries on time, with funds withheld from tax receipts to cover the payments.
The Indiana state Y M C A convention elected officers on Thursday night. H P Townley of Terre Haute was named president and J K Lilly of Indianapolis vice presidents joined by Sharon E Jones of Richmond as secretary. E E Brownell of Evansville becomes assistant secretary with J A Igelhart Greencastle as press secretary O E McMeans of Richmond as treasurer and J F Wallick of Indianapolis as treasurer. Charles Denby, former U S minister to China, lectured on Christianity in the far east.
In KOKOMO Indiana on November 22 a Greentown boy named Dug Fisher was sentenced to two years in Jeffersonville for stealing sixty dollars from Cartie Nation's husband last summer. The case involved David Vid. Fisher admitted the theft as part of a divorce proceeding.
A review highlights Mr Stinson of Stinson and Merton at the Grand for clever foolery and strong audience laughter. New York stars perform at the Empire with two days left in a weeklong run. The Suwanee River play at Park draws crowds with a Florida setting and southern ambiance. Allan Bailey and Lawrence Atkinson, Indianapolis actors, headline a strong company with notable specialties and a chorus of coon singers adding appeal.
Nov 22 report details a test case where Union Traction Company was fined $200 for insufficient streetcars on the W Lake Street line. If upheld by higher courts, the city could set standards for car quantity and service type to be provided.
City authorities probe for Mrs. Cora Shaw whose body was removed from New Hope cemetery north of Millersville a week ago. Local medical colleges checked with no clue found as Jacob Sargent reports his father’s body was also taken from Ebenezer cemetery recently.
Jeffersonville Indiana reports a special grand jury probing the Newell C Rathbun case with an indictment expected. The remains of Charles Goodman are expected to arrive in Jeffersonville Friday from Little Rock Arkansas.
SOUTH BEND Ind Nov 22 The condition of Clem Studebaker shows much improvement Friday It is the opinion of the attending physicians that he may linger several days
A Liverpool stock exchange report states a bank will likely lose about $850,000 due to a defaulter in its books. Shares dropped by one pound following the disclosure.
Lake Michigan report from St. Joseph Michigan states deputy game warden Brewster returned after a hunt to reveal the largest seizure of nets. He captured 18 miles of new trout sets owned by Booth Company of Chicago, valued at about $10,000.
FOR WORTH TEX NOV 2 1W Harrison a baptist preacher was ae shot in Worth in an early morning incident. Police reported no immediate motive and are questioning witnesses as officers sweep nearby streets. The Reverend Harrison was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.
Ambrose Moore of 1210 Cornell avenue is critically ill with bowel trouble and family hopes for recovery fade. The thirty second degree Mason is married with two daughters. He moved here years ago from Fountain county where he served two terms as sheriff.
A Louisiana woman recounts severe nervous breakdown and progressive emaciation after overwork. She credits Grape-Nuts Food with reversing weight loss and restoring strength after failed diets of toasted bread and crackers. The letter promotes the product's nourishing qualities and digestibility.
Dusty and tired Philadelphians John Gray, wife and two children, entered the almshouse penniless after leaving an estate fund and hotel status. Gray walked through New Jersey to resolve the trouble, then sent a telegram that everything was all right. Superintendent Geary praised their honesty.
Berlin dispatch saysLeon Godby a California mine owner died at Baden His body will be transported to San Francisco and authorities will prepare arrangements for the repatriation of his remains.
An Indiana dental college at 8 W Cor Delaware and Ohio advertises patient reception from 8 a m to 5 p m for all rental work. The Sun promotes a ten cent ten word Wanted Real Estate ad and asks readers if they read The Sun’s liner.
Frank Bell of Gainesville Georgia and W S Hunter of Goshen Virginia arrive from Ecuador with 1360 in savings. They are duped by two confidence men who chat as Mr Brown and Bell to win trust then another stranger steals the money. Frank Palmer, one con man, is arrested by officers.
Thanksgiving day trips offered with excursion tickets from Pennsylvania Vandalia lines stations to stations within 150 miles. Tickets sold Nov 27 and 28 good for return by Nov 29. Special rate certificates available for students and instructors going home for vacation. Inquiries to nearest agent or D P A W W Richardson Indianapolis.
Distress cries prompt bystander response as a caller reports a public safety incident near a busy diner. Emergency crews arrive while onlookers form a cautious perimeter and coordinate with authorities to manage the scene.
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