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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
3
James Shaner, 20, a farmhand from Washington Indiana, seized the six year old daughter of William Allen on a country road Monday afternoon. He carried her under a wagon bridge and criminally assaulted her. Shaner was arrested Tuesday and jailed. The child’s condition is precarious.
Hartford City Indiana November 29 A union local executive has levied a 15 percent assessment on all employed members of Local No 300 to aid idle members. Singles receive four dollars weekly and quarry workers nine dollars weekly. The small pool of current jobs makes the levy unusually high.
W Gillespie of Omaha, former Manila customs auditor, claims Manila harbor was mined and Admiral Dewey’s fleet entered via the south channel, which Spanish officials warned about but did not repair. He says mines could have destroyed the fleet, noting few ships use the southern entrance today.
Indiana Inklings reports outbreaks and incidents across towns: whooping cough in Richmond, sheep theft in Illkhar t county, smallpox near Osgood, and spinal meningitis epidemic along the Ohio River near Owensboro. Curfew introduced in Elwood, editor Mass to start a daily at Linton, and Dunkard meeting contract signed for North Manchester next year.
A mixed batch of reports details a robbery in Cennes with $150 and stamps stolen and a blown safe, delayed by overlooked registered letters, while Simon Skora is linked to the Evansville incident amid cocaine speculation. Indiana franchise news notes Daniel Leslie and A W Moore winning a Jackson county electric road bid to connect Columbus and Salem. Hail stones large as walnuts fault Terre Haute skies, then melt. James S. Dodge warns pacification of the Philippines as he campaigns for governor. A Honolulu letter from corps band member crafts a popcorn smuggling tale with $500 profit. Elkhart arrests: Caiger and kin tied to sheep theft. Clifford Morris testifies in Muncie trial. Indiana deaths include Capt. William VanFossen and Jeremiah Jacobs among others. Wabash contract awards for cellulose transport cars. iron scarcity threats. Fort Wayne court fixtures bid awarded. morphine misdose and near-death scare at Lafayette. An accident injures John W. Harvey at Fairmount when a flywheel breaks free. Komomo plate glass worker Coutts faces involuntary manslaughter charge over a fatal gas explosion. first such arrest in the state.
A Pennsylvania Railroad train struck the Harwood stage at Cranberry crossing near Hazleton killing three female passengers. The victims are Elizabeth Beisel of South Valley, Miss Davidson and Emma Goedecke of Grafton West Virginia. Chesby the driver escaped injury.
Probate commissioner Walker ordered the Indiana Trust Company and Mrs. Henry L. Smith as guardian for Mrs. Joseph A. Curtis to account for funds within five days. Curtis, Smith's daughter, had $1,000 held in trust after marrying against the mother's will and was later remarried in hopes of reclaiming the money.
Gen Robt B Vance, 71, died at his home near Asheville after serving as brigadier in the Confederate army, representing the Asheville district in Congress for 12 years and later as assistant Commissioner of Patents during Cleveland's first term. Plague and skin itch issues are noted in a garbled finish.
Union coopers formerly with F. W. Brandt and Albert Milner claim good prospects of a wage raise after promises made during a July strike. They challenge claims that earnings reach 2 to 2.50 a day or that Kingan & Co. payments justify the delay. They cite division by factory and union status among Minter's workers and say the raise was due Sept 1 but not delivered.
The Board of Works on Wednesday rescinded a number of improvement resolutions as part of an annual cleanup. Several projects were deferred due to remonstrances, including wooden block pavement on Noblest from Michigan to Massachusetts, asphalt on Shelby from Pleasant Run to Martha, asphalt on Bellefontaine from Massachusetts to Nineteenth, cement walks on Missouri from Pratt to Tenth, gravel roadways on Missouri from Pratt to Tenth, brick roadway on the alley south of New York from Pennsylvania to Illinois, cement walk on Pratt from Delaware to Alabama, gravel roadway on St Faul from English to Big Four, gravel roadway on Palmer alley from Chestnut to Finneman, and local sewers on Tecumseh and Columbia avenues with specified block ranges.
Dr. Hurty addressing the Owen county farmers' institute on preventing diphtheria and typhoid said a 40 year old typhoid house in Owen county has infected families and caused deaths. He urged burning the house as disinfection is impossible, though authorities lack power to do it.
Detroit authorities report five libel suits totaling 525000 dollars filed against The Free Press. Gov Pingree seeks 250000 in a 30 count case. Col Sutton, Justyn, D. W. H. Moreland and John Gallagher seek the remainder. Suit centers on coverage of state assembly actions including the municipal bill. Also noted is the opening of the Neighborhood House at 1537 Arsenal Avenue by the Third Christian Church. Speakers include Rev C C Rowlison as the facility serves as a tree club house with reading room and piano forthcoming. a public library substation and a Sunday school will be organized.
Charles Wilson went to a Michigan street livery stable on Tuesday to sell a horse and buggy for 125 dollars. The liveryman suspected the setup and alerted police. Wilson confessed he had hired the rig in Muncie and driven to Indianapolis. An officer from Muncie was due Wednesday afternoon.
At Wilberton on Monday night Postmaster Cox was knocked down and robbed by two men who fled into Deputy Peckenpaugh’s arms. The officer ordered them to halt but they fired on him and he was instantly killed.
Luetta Beard seeks divorce from Edward C. Beard alleging recurrent head and facial abuse. Mrs. Mattieboore declared insane and committed to Central hospital. Mike White, once head of the Boo gang, fined $1 for drunkenness. Planque orchestra to give a concert at North Park Christian church for organ fund. Governor Mount orders return of Albert J. Burris to Illinois. Burris serves a Vigo county jail sentence for a misdemeanor. W. W. Davidson injured in a rail yard accident. arm crushed, taken to Dr. Oliver’s. Jerry Howard fined $25 for striking Mrs. Caleb Holly. Bike-cops Bray and Griffin pursued Howard after the incident.
Washington dispatches relay Gen Otis cable about the northwest Luzon coast seizure of Vigan by 200 sailors and Oregon. Inhabitants welcomed them. insurgents guard nearby prisoners. Lawton’s troops reported 500 insurgents at Bayonbong surrendering. Gilmore is confirmed safe. Urdaneta crew mostly killed with four survivors. Gilmore and seven men 25 miles from Vigan awaiting relief.
In San Francisco on November 29 the transport Manauense was derided as an old tub by seafaring men. When chartered doubts rose about sending troops aboard. Capt. Jas Barneson commanded the vessel, father of the army transport service marine superintendent. His brother, James Barneson Jr., was first officer. Officials downplayed the ship’s condition as fate rather than fault.
In St Louis on November 29 the Methodist congress entered its fourth day with a session on Findings of science and Christian faith. Speakers included W N Rice from Middletown Connecticut and M W Gifford of St Clair Michigan. Evening lectures featured Rev J C Chappelle of Nashville, J F Raymond of New Bedford, L B Neely of Philadelphia, and W S Crawford of Allegheny College on Savonarola.
Edward Gard, who enlisted at Indianapolis in June 1898 and was discharged in July 1899, passed through Terre Haute on Tuesday. He is quoted saying he served in the Philippine war but is not proud, calling himself a shame to confess that he marched under the American flag and was compelled to shoot Filipinos seeking independence.
Washington reports that the House will soon include two brothers, Clayton of Alabama and Clayton of Brooklyn, both Democrats. The Alabama member served in the last House, while the Brooklyn Clayton is among the pending sworn-in members awaiting his maiden speech.
In Constantinople on November 29 the Young Turkish party members who drafted a memorial showing sympathy with Britain over South Africa went to present it to Sir Nicholas R. O'Connor, the British ambassador. The sultan invited the ambassador to the palace and detectives arrested the petitioners on a conspiracy charge.
Incorporated Montpeter building company in Indianapolis with $20000 capital. Capital city foundry in Indianapolis with $2000. Covington chemical company in Covington with $5000. First Holland Christian Reformed Church in North Township Lake County. Matthews Inuck Company in Matthews Indiana doubles capital stock from $10600 to $20000. Hamilton Accident Indemnity Association in Noblesville. Insurance applications total $200000.
The Huber Manufacturing Company petitions the federal court to declare English Electric Light and Manufacturing bankrupt, claiming assets worth $1,000 and debts of $1,100. George Harrell, a Rushville butcher, seeks bankruptcy protection, stating debts of $847.39 and assets of $395.90.
The Flower Mission Board held its regular weekly meeting on Wednesday due to Thanksgiving. About 25 members attended and much time was spent securing bed clothing for needy sufferers. Mrs. Dickey noted many pitiable cases, especially consumption, and the fair is expected to raise about five thousand dollars.
Sixty applications for medical certificates were sent to the State medical board, which met Monday and Tuesday, but only six certificates were issued Wednesday. Papers will be returned to about half the applicants for more complete information. some may fail to submit satisfactory papers and receive no certificates. None were absolutely refused.
Adam W. Shierer notifies voters in Marion County Indiana and the Eighth Ward Center Township that he will apply at the January term 1900 to the Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. The business is at 2318 E Washington St Indianapolis Ward 8 on the first floor of a two story frame building on lot 56 Johnsons E Washington St addition. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
Voters of the Tenth ward Center township Marion county Indiana hear that H A Moran will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the January term 1960 for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less quantity than a quart with on premises consumption. The business sits in a three story brick building fronting west on Trinogis street within Morris subdivision square 87 in Indianapolis and is numbered 2938 Ward 13. Moran also seeks pool table privileges in a room at the same location.
Voters of the fifth ward Wayne township report that William Treiber will apply to the Marion county Board of Commissioners at the January 1900 term for a license to sell and drink spiritous liquors in less quantities than a quart on premises at Grandview ave southeast corner Grandview and Tremont aves in a one story brick building lot 11 Gandler and Thornton subdivision Holmes West end Indianapolis Wayne township Marion county Indiana known as the southeast corner of Grandview and Tremont aves ware No 1 William Treiber.
Voters of the Ninth ward Center township Marion county Indiana report that Peter Johannes will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the January term 190 for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons at a time with on premises drinking privilege. The business is in a room facing south on Lexington Ave first floor of a two story frame building Lot No 232 Spaan Co s first Woodlawn addition Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana northeast corner Lexington Ave and Shelby St ward 9 and portable privileges in same room.
The voter in Tenth ward Center township Indiana will apply to Marion county Board of commissioners at their January term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and to allow drinking on premises. The business is a first floor room facing west on Illinois street in a three story brick building in Hohenbeck Bicking’s subdivision square 75 Indianapolis known as Nov. 193. S. Also notice to apply for pool table privileges in the same room.
The ladies in charge solicit contributions at the store today to support the Home for Friendless Women. Funds collected will aid shelter operations and outreach services run by the organization.
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