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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1901
Page
2
Tacoma reports an imperial edict ordering beheading and banishment of 80 officials tied to the Boxer massacres. It notes 56 mandarins already punished, with many to face death or lifetime banishment beyond China. Several high officials are degraded or executed.
Meyer and Kiser wire reports a mixed market with activity in Pennsylvania dividends, Wisconsin corn gains, and a cautiously rising sugar outlook. Copper improves with higher sales and lower output, while Northern Pacific uncertainty lingers. Morgan’s return may spur progress. London market largely fractional. coal and rail stocks shown, with a list of Indianapolis securities and utilities observed in dull overall tone.
James Middleton, 60, at 601 W Pearl St, shot at his nephew Harry Middleton after grappling with his wife during a family dispute. His daughter Kate was wounded in the hip but not seriously injured. Judge Stubbs postponed the case to await the daughter's outcome.
Col Richard Bright longtime United States Senate sergeant at arms was in town at the Grand hotel on Sunday en route to Washington from California. He once lived in Indianapolis and was followed by Dan Ransdell the current sergeant at arms who resides in Brights former Washington house.
Albert Roach a butcher of 1452 Spaan avenue fled after domestic trouble and a drink. He was captured by a patrol wagon as he gave his family a meat cleaver and then fell ill. His case was postponed in police court on Monday. Also an ad for Monarch Eclectric Oil and bargains at Baldwin's.
Detective Sergeant Cal Crim was shot in the right side by Danny Foley alias The Goat, a famed pickpocket. Crim’s wound is believed mortal as Foley fled but was captured after a brief chase with gunfire. Crim had risen to national fame in the Pearl Bryan case.
At Hull House in Chicago on Sunday night an anarchist speaker Clement Pfuetzener urged revolution and armed force. He argued the ballot is slow for workers while shouting against capitalist oppression. audience rejected violence and drowned his remarks with opposition.
Judge Fox ruled Richmond must pay unskilled laborers 20 cents an hour under the state law. The decision affects cities counties and towns statewide as the city plans to appeal to the supreme court.
Augusta De Forest a renowned stage actress who starred with Andrew Salvin i John McCullough and Edwin Booth died Sunday in her New York home after a four week illness from a throat affection. She was 56 and was widowed by the death of George Hill a businessman some years ago. She had played more characters than any other actress on the American stage.
Mrs Rose Friemeyer of 1920 Thalman Avenue says her husband mistreated her and gave her 15 cents worth of morphine. Her 11 year old son delivered the drug and she took it at 3 p.m. City dispensary physicians treated her by 6 p.m.
Mrs Maud Dawson 27 of Downey and East streets quarrelled with her husband on Sunday and tried to commit suicide with carbolic acid. He prevented her taking the contents and Dr. Kennedy of the City Dispensary saved her life.
Commencing early, Jerry Costello PB H McNelis P J Griffin J McBride Daniel O Donnell and John Shea form the A O H committee charged with organizing the upcoming St Patrick s day celebration.
A downtown relocation plan is announced by the First Presbyterian church. A large crowd gathered at the German House to witness the drama Uriel Acosta staged by the Social Turners. Mrs. Mary Josephine Pierce, 62, widow of C. C. Pierce Sr., died Sunday in Ardmore apartments. funeral set from her son James E. Pierce’s home at 2103 N Atabamast.
Advertisement promotes a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets available at any drug store. Claims they are easier to take and more pleasant in effect than pills and do not cause constipation. Regular size 25e per box.
KOKOMO IND Oct 21 The city council will grant George F McCulloch of Muncie a franchise for an electric line in this city. The road will run to Indianapolis.
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