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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
6
Emma Goldman plans charges against several officers after a patrol wagon ride from the county jail to the police court. She alleges a guard spat a vile epithet then struck her, knocking out two teeth, with others punching and choking her. She also reports bruises, a jaw swelling, and female prisoners assaulting her in jail while guards stood by.
Katheryn Osterman headlines next week at the Grand with On the stroke of 12 a lively comedy. Also featured are Adam the second by Cressy, Dixon act, ventriloquist Reynard, singer Migonette Kokin, and the Patterson brothers. Thomas orchestra concerts announced for Dec 6 and Mar 3 902 plus a March 31 April 1 1902 musical festival starring the orchestra. Robert Mantell to appear at the Park in Hamlet Lady of Lyons Othello Romeo and Juliet Richelieu with Sham Shakespearean company. Hal Reid's At the Old Crossroads to open with six matinees, Parepa the octoroon rivaling plantation tragedy. Empire welcomes Watson's Oriental burlesquers with Are you a buffalo and a strong musical program.
The president on Friday named new postmasters including Arthur L. Sharne of Bluffton Edmund A. Smith of Montpelier and M. W. Pershing of Tipton in Indiana plus Wm. T. Lucas of Lihue Hawaii.
NEW YORK Sept 28 It is reported Henry Siegel senior of Siegel Cooper will open a great modern department store in London next winter and be associated with Sir Thomas Lipton. Siegel was guest of Lipton aboard the Erin at Thursday yacht races.
The adjutant-general notes steady decline in Grand Army of the Republic membership. Death and suspensions reduce numbers. 8,166 died this year to June 30, 1901, leaving 269,507 members. Over ten years, losses totaled 128,560 from 398,067 in 1891 to 269,507 now, with continuing inroads expected as ages rise.
Rev. Gill formerly of St Stephen s New York now leads a Mt Franklin church. He applied for laborer work with a ditching crew and, after learning pay 15 cents an hour, began digging. He earned 30 cents on the first day and continued working.
Zeb Taylor, a 23 year old farmer’s hired man, falls for the Sheldon’s summer boarder. He composes gestures from bouquets to an accordion serenade, guided by his mother’s rosy faith, only to be heartbreakingly rejected as the boarder leaves without a word, leaving Zeb to cope with imagined love and a bruised pride.
A London Mail note surveys bizarre bath customs from the fourteenth century onward. It cites wine and milk baths used by the rich and famous, from Malvoisie baths to boasted royal concoctions, plus eccentric Winter snow plunges and a tale of Frederick Soulie paying 10 000 francs in a gold foot bath.
Mrs Roosevelt will notify social and official circles that no calls are expected until after October 15 to honor President McKinley. She will supervise buying at Oyster Bay, organize household staff, manage wardrobes, and devote time to educating her two children Kermit and Quinten.
Pittsburg Sept. 28 The inquiry and counter charges involving President Shaffer and Presidents Mitchell and Gompers over alleged desertion of steel strikers may deal a blow to the federation. Amalgamated association members oppose the federation and Gompers, arguing affiliations on paper lack practical results in hard times. Local lodges also condemn the strike settlement and feel left out. Shaffer received a formal letter from Mitchell and Gompers calling an investigation, but offered no timetable and said he will fight the matter himself to protect workers.
A masked female burglar in Oxford New York has struck several times and eluded capture. Nightwatchman Rogers reported seeing her in a semi masculine costume dart from a residence area before a burglary or attempted break in. She has been sighted numerous times since then and remains at large.
Federal Marshal St Clair, from Streator, arrested editor John Cianbillia owner of L Aurora an anarchist newspaper in Spring Valley Illinois. He is charged with violating postal laws by sending copies of L Aurora containing lottery advertisements through the mails.
All incorporators of the McKinley national memorial association are lawyers and close McKinley confidants. Judge Wm R Day, former secretary of state, and Canton mayor Jas R Robertson are among trust friends. Henry W Harter, F E Case, Wm A Lynch, and John C Welty are noted Republicans with strong ties to McKinley.
Caro Michigan announces the engagement of Miss Estelle Mackay daughter of Representative Wm Mackay to William L Day of Canton Ohio son of Judge Wm R Day who served in President McKinley’s first administration.
Mrs Estella Doane of Galeton Potter county Pa recounts a long battle with fainting spells weakness and nerve trouble. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with gradual improvement after trying many medicines. The ad notes cures for blood and nerve disorders and lists prices and mail order details.
Fort Wayne Indiana September 28 Leon Czolgosz in June attempted to form an anarchist group here He distributed circulars bearing his name his doctrine of life for life and his talk did not mention killing the president There is said to be a nest of anarchists in Fort Wayne employed at knitting works few speak English and they deny knowing Czolgosz
The J J Kramer carriage factory employer at 415 East Market street heard four speeches by city clerk candidate August Tamm Friday noon. Horace McKay of the Nancy Hanks Lincoln memorial association plans Spencer county talks next week on a dedication date for the Lincoln mother grave monument, likely this fall. James M Wimberley seeks divorce from Fannie, citing insistent jealousy and a bleak home life. Carroll S Teaguarde seeks separation from L Pearl, alleging curses and accusations of vice.
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