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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
2
A man named Smith fired a revolver at a marshal, inflicting a bad thigh wound. He then fled in a go-buggy, abandoning the rig. Smith remains at large as authorities search for him.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Henry Curry a young colored man was shot to death at Mount Vernon by Louis Wins, another young colored man. The motive tied to a romance. a posse pursued Wins toward the Wabash River, where he vanished. A lynching risk followed the pursuit.
Miss Bertha Stewart twenty daughter of Daniel and Mrs Stewart of Anderson is killed in a runaway accident near the city. She harnessed a colt to a buggy with Miss Rich as passenger. The horse reared, Miss Rich jumped clear, Stewart tried to flee the vehicle at a street crossing of White River, struck by the vehicle, dislocating her neck and dying within minutes. Stewart had recently left school and was active in society.
Fort Wayne crowds line the Elks circus parade to launch a two day engagement. Exalted Ruler V. S. Viberg leads in a locomobile with trumpet. Features include dressed horsemen, vans, and a Wild West tableau. Comedian Billy Wilson and Muncie Elk Murray attract attention as bands and exhibitors promote the show. Rain dampens decorations slightly as advance sale continues. Alexandria notes Indianapolis day for K of P street fair with large crowds and active streetcars.
James Strebens twenty three was instantly killed planting corn on his farm south of Peru, a horse also struck dead. The same storm brought hail and wind to Winchester, flooding streets and ruining crops, with vivid lightning and hailstones as large as quail eggs. Jeffersonville faced a severe rain and windstorm at 1:30 pm, flooding streets and breaking windows, with a merchant's straw hats carried out by the wind.
Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for showers in Ohio with fresh east to southeast winds. Indiana and Illinois expected to see local showers Friday and probably Saturday with east to southeast winds. Temperatures forecast around a 44 degree low and 65 degree high with cloudy conditions and light precipitation. Data reflects June 13 comparisons to normal and year-to-date trends. Wappenhans, Local Forecast Official.
In Noblesville Indiana June 13 a hundred oil pipe department workers quit to press for reinstatement of foreman Joseph Borders. The company would not permit Borders to return until next Monday and closed the department indefinitely. Wages would be paid to those who called for them. No wage or hour dispute existed and public sympathy was limited.
In Terre Haute the liquor law enforcement drive grows tense as saloonkeepers push retaliation against druggists milk and ice dealers streetcar workers and others on Sunday A funded committee to prosecute violators is formed and an open letter questions how officers can punish some lawbreakers while others escape. Hartford City hosts the fifteenth annual Minnie district Christian Endeavor Union convention with about 20 delegates and equal visitors among seventy five societies and a total membership around ten thousand.
The deceased left no immediate kin besides a cousin Mrs. Julia Riley of Muncie and an adopted daughter Bertha Parker of this city.
In Hamilton Circuit Court Samuel and Harry Griffin of Sheridan face disbarment after a petition by Adams township citizens alleging unprofessional conduct, with charges of exorbitant fees and misrepresentation. Judge Neal appointed a lawyers committee to investigate, led by J. A. Roberts Jr., Baldwin, and F. E. Hines, to probe the case.
Yesterday's Western Association game featured a chaotic Wheeling defense and sharp Indianapolis batting. Alloway and Hunt highlighted Hoosier pitching as Wheeling collapsed behind a barrage of errors and failed grounders, while Indianapolis surged with a string of hits and six runs in the fourth inning.
Buffalo hosts the first national track and field contest by the Amateur Athletic Union ahead of junior and senior championships. George H. Hoffman of Anchor A. C., Jersey City, wins the 100 yard dash in 9.45 seconds, with W. S. Edwards and A. W. Burlingame placing second and third. Multiple events see near records but no records broken, including shot put, discus, hammer, and long jump among clubs from New York, Buffalo, Toronto, Princeton, and Detroit.
Winchester Indiana June 1 Frank Curtis twenty six chosen night policeman to begin duties tomorrow eloped with James McIntyre s teenage daughter the city woman leaves a noted soldier s son Nathaniel Curtis civil war veteran and township assessor was his father Curtis married Pearl Bartholomew two months ago and allegedly took money lent by Pearl s mother to buy a home.
Anderson leaders weigh a proposal by a syndicate to collect city garbage for an annual rental. The plan would build a midline plant between Anderson and Muncie to process waste into fertilizer, addressing the costly and unsatisfactory current system of collection and cremation.
In Muncie Indiana June 13 the two story brick Common Sense engine works buildings built six years ago for Campbell Jenney were assigned to Richmond Furniture Company. Richmond will overhaul the interiors for house furniture and lawn mower production and expects to employ three hundred workers. In Union City Indiana June 18 Frank Bourquin and his brother Joseph, long separated since 1861, reunited after forty years and planned to meet their sister Mrs Mary Begin in Versailles Ohio after visiting the Soldiers Home at Marion.
In Alexandria Ind on June 13 the Athletic Club closed its fifth carnival with a fifteen round bout between Eddie Burns of Detroit and Kid Ashe colored of Cincinnati. Burns showed punishment at the finish while the referee declared a draw as a large crowd looked on.
Crawfordsville Indiana June 13 Thomas J West longtime county resident died after four days illness He was born August 3 in the county and married Mary Les on December , their six sons and two daughters surviving Peru Indiana June 13 Isaac W Talbot aged eighty eight civil engineer longtime rail construction worker buried Thursday from Presbyterian Church Frank M Talbor basket manufacturer Indianapolis is his nephew Komo Inn June 13 Mrs Clara widow of late J B Parker ita Parker
At the Supreme Castle Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain session in Harrisburg on June 13 officers for the ensuing year were elected. Names include Supreme chaplain F W Rose and commander John E Poore of Philadelphia with vice commander Solomon Scam of South Norwalk Connecticut and marshal T R Boon of Salem Virginia. John J Davis of Pittsburgh as treasurer J G Leeser of McKeesport as inside guard George W tte of South Norwalk Connecticut outside guard D Erdman Allentown and trustees C R Wittens Bing Benjamin I Vs Eurax nee Was Boseenae ot Warrier fuega.
Daytons 11 runs after Pardee and Graffits power Veterans late rally. Wicker allows hits as Dayton strands two in ninth. Columbus shut out by Pfeister in drizzly rain before small crowd. Louisville edges Fort Wayne. McKenna released after game as crowd stays small. Philadelphia tops Cincinnati with timely hits as Duggleby and Newton duel, Crawford and Flick homer. Attendance about 1,200.
Chicago fell behind after a rough seventh inning as a disputed call ended a late rally. Taylor’s wildness and a blown decision sent New York to victory despite Doheny’s fielding effort.
Pittsburg overwhelmed Boston with steady offense, 30 10 10 1 BOth teams. Attendance 2,700. Final score Pittsburg 6 Boston 2. Batteries Philippi and OConnor for Pittsburg Kittridge for Boston.
Emslie sparked a three run first inning with a fly ball that Burkett caught for a safe hit and St. Louis rolled past Brooklyn 6 to 1 aided by strong batting against Hughes. Harper and Nichols paired for St. Louis, while McGuire caught by Robinson, with Patterson and Sugden behind Chicago’s McGinnity.
Philadelphia defeated Milwaukee 6 to 2 behind strong pitching by Plank. Milwaukee managed only two hits. Attendance was 2,867. Also reports Detroit beat Boston in seven, and multiple minor games across Rock Island Davenport Cedar Rapids Selma and other locations with varied scores and lineups.
Tipton and Kokomo independent clubs met at the new Athletic Park Kokomo winning a close contest. Final score Kokomo 15 Tipton 11. Batteries Vaile Jacks and Ulrich for Kokomo Booth Behymer for Tipton.
Whisky King at 15 to 1 captured the Tremont stakes for $10,000, beating Blue Girl and Golden Cottage as Bonnibert took the Brooklyn Derby. Bonnibert won the Derby at 5 to 2 after a stretch run, with Blues taking second and The Parader third as time set a track record. Other winners included King Pepper and Ascension in lower races.
In Oakland the Thompson and Hagerman stable faced a Jan 1 suspension after Ric Shannon was scratched from the fifth event and he raced while ill. Burdee’s sudden improvement drew a race inquiry, Collis drew boos for Shell Mount’s ride, and Oscar Tolle captured the final race amid heavy betting. Winners were Sir Hampton Burdoc Achilles Doublet Hagerdon Oscar Tolle.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Charley O'Brien dominates the fifth event at Newport with a four length margin over Baronet and To Iuen. Baronet, bought by J. W. Hall & Co. from D. B. Freeman for 2200 dollars, was noted. Earlier Back Talk was shot after being cut down near the finish. Other winners listed include Little Rita, Dash, Nancy Till, Foundling, and Edna Gerry.
Detroit reports on June 13 where Silver Garter Ben Howard Warranted By George St Hera Ilying Bess led a fast track victory lineup.
Matinee activity begins today at 3 p m with free admission for women and music on the grounds. The program includes races and entertainment. City Club plans a prize bowling contest on Thursday in three two man classes with handsome prizes yet to be decided.
In Milwaukee on June 13 the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Honor elected officers led by Supreme dictator I. B. Biggs of Boston. Ex-Governor J. C. Sheppard of Edgefield was chosen vice dictator and Clark Johnson of Providence was named assistant dictator. M. Biggs from Harrisonville and Joseph W. Branch of St. Louis were also listed among officers.
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