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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1900

Page

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Sheriff Names Pearl Bryan Head Mystery at Cedar Lake

Sheriff Lawrence theorizes the head found in a grain bag at Cedar Lake may belong to Pearl Bryan, based on hair length and a silver teeth plate. He plans tests with dentists, and new bone and teeth fragments were found in the Hetzler boat as the investigation continues. Some locals doubt the claim, noting Pearl Bryan lacked false teeth.

Cedar Lake Chicago Hetzler Crown Point Pearl Bryan James Anderson

Officials doubt Cedar Lake Pearl Bryan head claim

Cincinnati detectives dismiss a Cedar Lake report that a skull found there is Pearl Bryan’s. They note teeth descriptions differ from those provided by Pearl Bryan’s parents, and say the missing girl’s head was likely disposed of in the Ohio River after the killings by Jackson and Walling.

Cincinnati Jackson Pearl Cincinnati, CO the Post Cedar Lake Pearl Bryan Walling Ohio River

Opening of international factory inspectors' convention

About 65 delegates attended the opening in the house of representatives on Tuesday. Gov Mount and Joseph Fell delivered welcome speeches. Fell spoke for Mayor Taggart. The governor praised Indiana resources and its labor-peace record. Bell said inspectors’ work would unite employers and employees and improve relations. President Joseph Campbell of Harrisburg, Pa., presided with J. L. Cox of Lansing, Mich., as secretary.

House of Representatives Gov. Mount Joseph Fell Taggart Indiana Bell Joseph Campbell Harrisburg J. L. Cox Lansing, Mich

Probe Into Consumers Gas Trust Begins Friday

The special council committee plans its first meeting Friday at 2 p.m. in Councilman Perrotts office to outline steps. Deputy city attorney Bell may be invited to provide clarification on the issue after a brief Monday gathering.

Consumers Gas Trust Company Perrott Lemcke Special Council Bell

Mahorney's Brass and Iron Beds Offer

If it's new we have it in brass and iron beds with trim fittings. Try us once at Mahorney's, 249 Ma 5 t picate.

Mahorney's

Democratic Club Preparations Mark End of Quiet Amid Hopeful Leaders

Work at Tomlinson hall for the big democratic clubs meeting advances with platforms and decorations. Gov. McMillen of Tennessee arrives with aides. Stevenson and his daughter are among attendees as chaos and uncertain turnout persist. Delegates’ arrival and schedule remain unclear as organizers push toward Union station escort.

Adlai Stevenson Jo~ Vial Ges. McMillen Tennessee

Two Jurors Causes New Trial for Milo Gaff

The supreme court on Tuesday granted a new trial to Milo Gaff, convicted in Noble county of attempted criminal assault, because two jurors who found him guilty were deputy sheriffs.

Supreme Court Milo Gaff Noble County

Governor Mount Tour Aims At Crawfordsville Rally

Gov. Mount spoke in Thorntown on Tuesday and will address Crawfordsville Wednesday as part of a statewide tour. State Auditor Hart and Col. Durbin will attend but not speak.

Gov. Mount Thorntown Crawfordsville Hart Col. Durbin

Mortars inspected after factory visit by Maj. Shaler

Maj. Shaler from the arsenal returns from Columbus Ohio where several 28 ton coast defense mortars are being manufactured. He visits the plant as the nearest officer to inspect them.

Maj. Shaler Arsenal Columbus Uncle Sam

Dentist Moves to Stevenson Building Address

Co. E. Werth, Dentist, Removed to 433 Stevenson Building. Old Tel. 2978. Best photos or buttons, Bennett's, 38 BH. Washington.

E. Werth Stevenson Bennett's Washington

Miners Refuse 10 Percent Offer in Wilkes Barre Meeting

In Scranton and Wilkesbarre many miners reject the operators 10 percent settlement as insufficient. Leaders led by President Mitchell and Mother Jones demand enforcement of mine laws fair labor value and the right to purchase tools at market price. Operators in Wilkesbarre show dissatisfaction with New York dictation and cut powder prices from 275 to 150 a keg.

New York

Mother Jones Leads Coal Strike Rally Across Valley

In Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania on October 2 a large meeting was addressed by Ben and Mother Jones as coal miners in Coaldale Lansford and the Lehigh valley prepare for a broad strike. A union of eight members formed and Jones warned of mobilizing women if the strike fails. Meetings will continue nightly across the valley.

Mauch Chunk Coaldale Lansford Panther Creek Valley Ben. James Jones Lehigh Valley

Mass Meeting in Wilkes-Barre Demonstrates Miner Solidarity

Tens of thousands packed Wilkes-Barre to back a miners’ strike proof of unity in the anthracite region. Leaders including Mitchell, James, Dilcher, Mother Jones and local officials urged unity and press for concessions as 20 000 miners marched and a return journey loomed.

Wilkesbarre Wyoming Valley Dilcher Mother Jones Mitchell James McAdoo Park Nichols Dilcher and Jones

Pauper’s Grave for Englishman with Can's Whisky Fortune

George Wilson, 93, died in the county poorhouse from apoplexy after 30 years as an inmate. An Englishman who made a fortune in Canada then drank away $60,000 given by his mother, he beat superintendents with a heavy cane and lived a shadowed life amid investigations into the asylum. He fought in the Civil War but was never naturalized or pensioned. He had no known U.S. relatives.

George Wilson Canada Peter Wright Wilson London Myron Reed Oscar McCullough Wright Reed England United States

Wyoming Assurance Angers Opposition

A political pledge from a state official promises unwavering policy in Wyoming, drawing criticism from opponents who demand greater clarity and accountability amid statewide debates.

Triple fight in Hazleton pits over freight and wage strikes

Hazleton Pa October 2 three-cornered fight develops as individual operators strike miners over a 10 percent wage advance and freight rate cuts. Small operators insist they cannot run mines under higher costs while independents hope miners reject the raise and let the strike prolong to find a way out.

Hazleton,pa

Troops to Leave Shenandoah by Week’s End Amid Mining Shifts

Report says all troops may depart Shenandoah by week’s end while Minersville’s Otto colliery closes, employing about 1,000 workers. English speaking miners at Shenandoah rise in union membership from 150 to 600 in under a week as anthracite price dips by $1 a ton in New York on news of an impending settlement. John Markie, independent coal operator, met with Lehigh president Sayre in New York on Tuesday to discuss the situation.

Grand Hotel Chicago Hearst Bryan Stevenson New York Union Station Shenandoah Otto Minersville John Markie Sayre Lehigh Company

Missing Indianapolis bricklayer sought by Marion police

Supt White of Marion asks for help locating James Jones a bricklayer from Indianapolis. His daughter who has not seen him for two years is dying in Marion.

Supt. White Marion James Jones Indianapolis

Robbers Steal From Vatican During St Peters Festivities

In Rome on Sunday at St Peters thieves broke into a strong box inside the Vatican and carried off several hundred thousand francs. The incident occurred amid Sunday celebrations. authorities investigate the audacious crime.

Rome St. Peters Ourglars Vatican

Receiver in Globe Pattern Co case reports $674 sale

T R Nelson receiver filed final report in circuit court. The Globe pattern company property, placed in his hands last April, sold for $674. His claim was 50. The judge objected to the receiver employing four family members to straighten accounts and considered refusing the claim.

T. R. Nelson Globe Pattern Company

Court House Clock Off Its Nut Again

The court house clock stopped with the east dial stuck at 8 20. It ran twenty minutes fast on the east side before failing and will not move. A maintenance man is paid ten dollars a month to wind it, visiting weekly. Commissioner Harding notes a new clock may be needed.

Court House Harding

Detective Holtz Pursues Fugitive in Louisville Case

Detective Holtz traveled to Louisville on Tuesday after 15 year old Frank McGarriatt was arrested as a fugitive. He allegedly absconded with 34 items belonging to Putnam County, with warrants issued and authorities pursuing recovery and charges.

Holtz Louisville Frank McGarriatt Putnam County Wesesg

Sanitary Milk Company to Modernize City’s Dairy Trade

A Indianapolis firm forms the Sanitary Milk Company with 150 000 dollars capital to build a plant near Union station. It will use refrigeration, pasteurization and bottling so milk for infants can be modified under physician prescription. The venture aims to reduce infant deaths and cooperate with dairymen, backed by local physicians.

George Kahlo Samuel Miller Davis Buntin A. S. Lockard J. W. Fesler Sanitary Milk Company Union Station Pittsburg Boston Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Indianapolis

Indianapolis Weather Forecast for Next 36 Hours

Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area calls for fair weather through Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures rise from 61 at 7 am to 71 at noon and 82 by 2 am next day. September averaged 71 degrees with 2.95 inches of precipitation logged, below the 20 year average of 5.08.

Indianapolis Setember

Bargain Bicycle Offered in The Sun Liners

The Sun liners page 7 advertise a good bicycle at a bargain price along with other items worth knowing. Readers are encouraged to read the liners as they pay.

SUN

Knights and Ladies of Honor Convene in Local Hall

The grand lodge meets at 10 a m Tuesday in the Chosen Friends hall FE Market street with sessions continuing Wednesday. Tuesday night they are hosted at the I OC O F grand lodge hall at Washington and Pennsylvania streets. Thirty candidates will be initiated followed by social greetings and refreshments. A heated debate over biennial versus annual conventions persists amid repeated attempts to adopt the plan.

Grand Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor S. m Chosen Friends FE. Market St Grand Lodge Washington and Pennsylvania-sts

Wednesday holiday closes shops for Day of Atonement

The Day of Atonement leads to many shops closing on Wednesday. The Star store will refrain from business though that day is busy for them overall.

Star

Mysterious drug store shooting in police court case

Frank Erdelmeyer Jr. was discharged by Judge Daly while Frank Bohren was bound over to the grand jury after a Tuesday incident at a drug store. Bohren’s sister posted bond. Bohren and Erdelmeyer gave conflicting recalls of the event, with no witness statements from Mrs Bohren.

Erdelmeyer Bohren Uze Daly Oficers Streit and Trimpe Gus Ruhlin Fitzsimmons Endelmeyer Streit

Smallpox Case Counts Rise in Norton Household

A third smallpox case, Estelle Norton aged 10, was found Tuesday at 1927 Cornell Ave. Carrie Norton aged 14 was found to have the disease Monday. The first patient identified was Carrie Shafer.

T. R. Norton Cornell Ave Estelle Carrie Carrie Shafer

Gas Case Appealed by Indiana Over Gas Supply

The state of Indiana on relation of Ann E. Wood of Indianapolis appeals to the supreme court. The case targets Consumers' Gas Trust Company to compel gas supply for a house at 15 Bellefontaine Street. Marion Superior Court issued mandamus and ruled for the company at final judgment.

State of Indiana Ann E. Wood Indianapolis Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Bellefontaine St Supreme Court Marion

Mirror begins new term with student work and optimistic sports note

The first issue of The Mirror at Manual Training High School appears for the new term. Editor in chief Silvanus Kingsley and business manager Horace Morgan guide a paper filled with bright stories personals and locals. The football team is boomed and a champion season is predicted.

the Mirror Manual Training High School Silvanus Kingsley Horace Morgan

No Fault of Kirch's Man Fined For Stabbing Guest

Albert Kirsch was fined ten dollars and sentenced to ten days in the workhouse by the criminal court on Tuesday. He stabbed Joe Bumgardner, a guest, after a South side dance when Bumgardner exited. Attorney Orton defended Kirsch noting no prior arrest, and Judge Alford quipped that he should have been if not before.

Albert Kirsch Criminal Court South Side Joe Bumgardner Orton Kirsch Alford

Diamonds and jewelry offered by J P Mullally

Tiamonds direct from the cutter and a first class jewelry line from J P Mullally at TM Monument Place. New planes available priced at £16.00 through Wulswine.

J.P. Mullally Monument Place Wulswine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawrence Cedar Lake, Inc O. Crown Point Fort Thomas Hunt Indiana Dental College Greencastle, Ind Mount and Bell Mwelcome Gas Trust Tomlinson Hall M. D. King Gov. McMillen John S. Denton Parks Martin Denton Clube McMillen W. W. McDowell Memphis John W. Gaines Nashville Old Hickory Club Shmsen National Association Young Men's League New York City Gaff Scranton Beveridge Wyoming Hoyt Usona County Council McGarriatt The Apolis Incorporators Knights and Ladies of Honor Frank Erdelmeyer, Jr Bohrer Litle Estelle Norton Kirch’s Tiamonds
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