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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
4
A Jesuit college priest from Galveston recounts the Galveston disaster’s devastation. He describes 500 refugees sheltered in the college, the church collapsing at 7:30, and the drowning of ten sisters and 92 orphans at the orphanage site. The writer notes ongoing cleanup and plans to rebuild.
Fannies sue William L Bushong for divorce claiming beating and lack of support by a draughtsman earning a day. She seeks custody of two children and 15 a week. Lizzie files for divorce from Edw Oliver citing abandonment. Ada Franz sold a cook stove to fund a picnic, then disappeared with the stove. he seeks separation as well.
Washington reports Admiral Kempft denies claims the gunboat Villalobos was captured at Marinduque by insurgents. Confirmation states the vessel remains uncaptured as of October 3.
The Norton family on Corneli Avenue faces a smallpox outbreak with four involved. Carrie Shafer, the first patient, has nearly recovered. Carrie Norton, 14, contracted the disease on Monday. Estelle Norton, 10, showed symptoms on Tuesday. Mrs. Norton, the fourth victim, developed a mild form on Wednesday morning.
Cedar Lake Indiana October 3 The head mystery remains unsolved Sheriff Lawrence abandons Pearl Bryan theory A diver searches wells and mains for clues as a gunny sack containing a bulky object wrapped in cloth is described as weighing about 60 pounds A pair of corsets found in an outhouse near Monon station is identified with a local woman Mrs Annie Rosenbauer Detectives to search for Rev Mahlon Ganse Stillwell who reportedly hinted at disappearance A number of local incidents and notable happenings fill the day including an accident at Anderson and a failed betrothal in Lincoln Nebraska
An investigation in Fort Wayne schools finds 87 percent of boys and many girls addicted to cigarettes and smoking reaching the high school. Anti cigarette leagues form and young women pledge not to speak to or associate with anyone who smokes.
Word reached Goshen Ind that Mrs John Young formerly Alice Troyer and her husband were killed by Boxers in Shansi province China. The couple had lived in China for five years after moving there.
Dave McPeak 347 E Washington St was arrested in University Square Wednesday noon by Detectives Asch and Griffin after shooting at Red Finley on S Blackford St over alleged motives involving Finley and his sister. Edward Conway, with McPeak, faced charges for associating with thieves. a railroad guide listing fairs and carnivals was found on McPeak, suggesting plans to tour those events.
Elizabeth Irie claimed to be Mathew Irie’s lawful widow after a divorce she says she never heard of. Judge Allen refused her any portion of the estate, noting late discovery of real estate and multiple half-siblings halting the settlement two years after his death. William Croker Jr. then entered the New Jersey shipyard workforce as a Brown University graduate aiming to learn shipbuilding from the ground up.
Williamsport on October 3 reports a disastrous blaze that wiped out the large J. E. Dayton & Co. shoe factory Wednesday morning, with losses estimated at 360000 dollars. The fire left the factory a total loss and authorities investigated the cause.
City markets report price list for bricked meats and bacon products in Indianapolis dated October 3. Includes California bone less hams at 12 1 2 to 12 3 4 cents, dry salt ham 10 1 2 to 11 1 2 cents, breakfast bacon 14 1 4 cents, sausage bulk 4 1 2 cents, and varied weights with price ranges.
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