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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
1
Thomas Potten and his niece Anna Potten 13 living near the Johnson county line drowned in White river near Waverly Thursday night during a family picnic. A young man attempted a rescue but saved himself. Potten’s body was recovered while searchers pursued the girl Friday morning.
Park board member C E Colin jokes at the expense of Hiram Miller and August Wacker who seek to trim Riverside park by 25 feet to enable opening Isimand street. Miller and Wacker propose extending land for an Indianapolis expansion. Coffin urges a 160 foot-wide street. Miller defends land price. Miller must submit written plans for 100 and 50 foot streets. Board to readvertise bids for fountain basin and water boxes. bids were high. Coffin and Merritt reportedly influenced removal of Bryan and Stevenson pictures from board room windows. John W Kern photos remain.
The Arthur Jordan company of Indianapolis fights the Tammany poultry trust to win a New York health board permit for a direct sales poultry house. Jordan has faced repeated delays since last April, while the trust maintains control via middlemen and health-board objections. Woolen says a $3000 poultry house was built to top standards, fully compliant with regulations.
File-clerk Beott asked if a sheriff can serve two summons on himself while filling a summons form for the sheriff to serve. Cy Clark is named as a defendant in two replevin suits over saloon fixtures, appearing in the case as sheriff rather than in his personal capacity.
James Miller a 74 year old colored barber of 178 Alabama Street was declared insane on Friday after evidence showed a 20 year cocaine habit. He imagines himself the citys best educated negro and believes he should take Booker T Washington's Place.
The New Augusta line linked to the Indianapolis network Friday through the new company's setup. William B. McDonald, president of the firm and a county council member, oversees the venture.
A Daily Mail dispatch from St. Petersburg dated Wednesday reports that the Russian and American legations at Pekin and troops from both nations are moving toward Tien-Tsin. German troops are to remain in Pekin for a time. Black Flags under Gen. Liu move north through Hunan and Hu Pei. A Times dispatch from Shanghai notes Viceroy Tung urging Britain to lead peace talks to protect trade interests in China.
Details from Shanghai reveal the brutal killings of Dr. C. R. Hodge of Philadelphia and Rev. Dr. Frank Simcox of Oil City Pa. Mrs Simcox died heroically as she fired on the attackers over her husband’s body. Their three children were killed in the assault. Troops have departed Pekin to seek vengeance.
Decatur Ellis, a carpenter, stabbed Mrs. Lucy Clark and her son George after a love affair dispute. He fled through Clark’s home, fired at a passerby, and was arrested after chaotic actions and a wild chase. The mother’s condition is serious. the son’s injuries are not life threatening. The incident led to Ellis’s temporary insanity claim and a police court holdover until September 15.
At a Twelfth ward republican club gathering in West Indianapolis on Thursday night, Frank L. Littleton leveled charges against Democratic congress candidate Frank B. Burke. He cited Burke’s Senate votes on numerous reform and taxation bills and read Wilkinson editorials alleging Burke was a corporation lobbyist and machine politician who opposed reform and labor.
New York dispatch reports Russell Sage stating that if Bryan were elected financiers would guide his financial policy. Sage asserts Bryan would need adviser input and would be converted by financiers, though he doubts Bryan’s election will occur. He cautions it would not be disastrous if it happened.
Patrolmen arrest Edward Fitzgerald after weeks of robberies at St John’s academy and parochial residence. A benched sleeper hid from detectives while stealing beefsteak bread sugar and coffee. A gilded vase and a “jimmy” from an ice pick tied to a back door, with a guarded churchyard scene and a National House room full of plunder.
Coroner Nash and detectives investigate the Kansasitchersi Halcroft death after he told Dr Wiggins that Dr Howard gave him 142 grains morphine for rheumatism. Halcroft collapsed after leaving Howard's office. autopsy cites diseased heart and lungs. Howard disputes full blame, suggesting self-administered substances.
The Sun reports Terre Haute brewing company figures Albert Lieber and Crawford Fairbank split party loyalties to back winning candidates. Fairbank aided W. T. Durbin for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, while Maurice Donnelly backed John W. Kern for the Democrat nomination. Fairbank remains with Durbin, Donnelly with Kern, reflecting shared business ties and cross party support.
Governors Mount and Hernly lead a party meeting with Roosevelt at Niles Michigan then South Bend in a parade. A. L. Brick will introduce Roosevelt as the rally spans the day with speeches by Frederick Landis and others, trains from northern Indiana transporting rough rider regiments.
Chemical test on Shuppert's Indianapolis medicine linked to Miss Follett's death shows ingredients match his claim and not poison. Although potent, the medicine is not necessarily deadly. Shuppert, jailed in Richmond, faces murder charges after treating the epileptic patient.
Alexander McClelland four year old inmate escaped Thursday afternoon during a dining room break and fled over the fence toward the trees. Attendants pursued but he remains at large as police are notified to search June.
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 8 p m on September 8. Fair conditions expected Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures listed: 7 am 70, noon 78, 2 pm 82.
Ex Secretary Olney has not been a registered voter in Massachusetts since 1895. Records show it. The Ohio river railroad management declined to permit the private B. and O. car used by Wm J Bryan to be attached to their train from Parkersburg. Bryan spoke at Cambridge Colorado and Roosevelt addressed 25,000 at Bay City Michigan on Friday. Roosevelt plans four days in Nebraska with four set speeches and several short talks.
Sarah J. sues John C. Brenneman for divorce on abandonment grounds alleging he vanishes periodically. The suit echoes the Mary Ette Brenneman and Dr. Foley case, where the spouse’s death followed an annulment. Mrs. Brenneman runs an eating house in Broad Ripple. John L. Griffiths, involved in the Foley case, represents her.
Advert says terrible itching skin diseases end with Dean's Ointment cured. Available at any drug store.
A brief ad notes cabinet prices at one dollar per dozen amid a list of goods including Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cura and Dustress Oats. The language reflects early 20th century promotional phrasing and quirky product mention. The item highlights discount pricing and multiple advertised commodities.
A dispatch claims Pennsylvania militia were secretly ordered under arms due to a threatened strike by 143000 miners in the anthracite field. UMWA President Mitchell dismissed the report as false while the executive board debated potential full‑scale action. The Sun dispatch noted Lieut Gov Gobin’s alleged order. A general nationwide strike is considered a possibility.
At noon Friday the board adjourned with President Mitchell saying no decision had been reached. He warned a strike would precede a general walkout and noted that about 59,000 of 143,000 miners belong to the union. He predicted a short strike if it occurs, citing scarce coal and heavy eastern demand benefiting big speculators.
Mayor Taggart urges a 73 cent levy for 1901 with a 1000 brewery tax and three cent per foot natural gas main tax to raise about 362000, nearly covering temporary loans. He adds a 12 cent higher option. The plan, with controller estimates, was referred to the finance committee amid other ordinances and notes of illness and mislaid papers.
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