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Columbus Daily Herald

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1901

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Indians Lose Suit on Oklahoma Reservation Lands Appeal Looms

Washington June 21 The district court decided the Iowa Comanche and Apache case against opening the Kiowa Comanche Wichita Oklahoma lands. Indians appeal to the district court of appeals. Justice Bradley says Congress, not courts, remedy disputes and that the Indians are wards of the nation with the federal government responsible for their care.

Washington Iowa Justice Bradley United States

Omaha Judge Fined for Contempt Threat in Robbery Case

Attorney Charles Orden former district court judge was fined 25 dollars and costs and jailed for contempt of court by Judge Keyes after threatening to smash ex Judge Bowman the opposing counsel in a robbery case Ogden judge filed an exception to the order and accompanied a deputy sheriff to jail before trial but paid the fine and was released

Omaha Neb Charles Orden District Court Keyes Bowman Ogden Supreme Court

D A R Florida Regent Appeals for Sewing Machines

Washington June 21 The state regent of the D A R of Florida Mrs Dennis Kagan of Jacksonville appeals to chapters nationwide to send sewing machines especially second hand as many as can be gathered Many women left destitute by the fire could support themselves and help others with these machines.

Washington Florida Dennis Kagan Jacksonville

Deportation Ordered for Wife and Child of Naturalized Citizen

Judge McPherson in the U S court Eastern District of Pennsylvania ordered the deportation to Russia of the wife and child of Hyman Devine a naturalized American citizen because the wife was the daughter of the citizen's brother a union prohibited by Pennsylvania law. They arrived at Philadelphia on the Noordland June 10.

Philadelphia

Respite Blocked for Two Death Row Inmates in Oklahoma

United States Attorney McGuire informs Acting Gov. Grimes that the governor from Washington cannot grant the respite for James Brummitt and Geo Parelay due to lack of acting governor jurisdiction.

Guthrie, Okla UnitedStates McGuire Grimes Jenkins Washington James Brummitt Geo.Parelay

Navy to test self righting lifeboats at sea

Washington report that the navy department will send two self righting and self bailing lifeboats for testing. The vessels will be evaluated for their ability to right themselves and bail water quickly during rough conditions.

Washington Navy Deriment

Bloodshed in Matewan mine clash as unionists ambushed

In Matewan West Virginia on June 21 a clash between hundreds of striking union miners and non union workers at Maritime mines ended with guards firing on the crowd. Superintendent Lambert ordered fire after repeated entrances attempts leaving Poyd Martin and Riley Johnson dead and Sam Artrip badly wounded. Union men dispersed and vowed vengeance as more miners were expected Friday amid fears of further violence.

Matewan W. Va Lambert Poyd Martin Riley Johnson Sam Artrip Mingo

Boers plan Kruger reception in New York

Prominent Boer sympathizers in New York organize for the Kruger visit with Charles Pierce elected chairman of the reception committee. Pierce says plans are not definite and Kruger will arrive in late fall.

New York Kruger United States Charles Pierce Orange Free States Pierce

Peculiar Accident Ends in Tragedy in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on June 21 a woman, Mrs. Wm Ferguson, set fire to a turpentine can while softening furniture polish on a hot stove. She threw the burning can from a window hitting a 3-year-old boy on the porch. Both the child and Mrs. Ferguson were severely burned and are reported to die.

Pittsburgh Wm. Ferguson Wm. McWilliams Ferguson

Memorial Plan For Ex Gov Pingree In Detroit

A Detroit committee on June 21 began steps to permanently honor ex Governor H S Pingree. They will accept subscriptions from ten cents up statewide to fund an heroic statue in a central Detroit location, with Police Commissioner Andrews leading the $1 000 pledge.

Detroit Mich H. S. Pingree Mr. Pingree Andrews

Duel Ends In Double Death In Mississippi

In Waynesboro Mississippi A. M. Leary and J. L. Davis were killed in a Thursday duel arising from a family feud. Davis a distillery owner fired three times. Leary fell and Davis was then shot and killed. Chicago prosecutors sent Conrad Edelsvard, a descendant of a Finnish governor, to Jefferson asylum after court exams for a delusion he is the Messiah.

Atlanta Dpatrolman E. H. Delray DeBray Nammon Hammon Waynesboro Miss A. M. Leary J. L. Davis Davis Leary Chicago Conrad Edelsvard Finland Jefferson Asylum

Storm in Indiana Cyclonic Aspects Across Counties

A severe electric storm in Indiana caused multiple fatalities and extensive property damage. Three people die in Hartford City area while storms hit Marion, Greentown, Kokomo and surrounding towns with trees uprooted, crops damaged, and hundreds of windows broken. Property losses reach tens of thousands in several communities, with hail and wind damaging barns, oil derricks, and crops.

Greentown Hartford City Indianapolis Ind Indiana Teri Hathaway Idaville Grace Larkin Harvey Larkin Riley Ara Smith Youngstown James Langdon Kokomo James Parsons Henry Goodlove Marion First Presbyterian James Rowan Soldiers Creentown Roachdale Roachdale News Monticello Vert Hathaway Hathaway Muncie Delaware County Inlow Springs

More Teachers Wanted for Manila Mission

The transport Thomas will sail July 23 carrying teachers to Manila. Judge Taft approved ten extra teachers from Yale Harvard Cornell UC Berkeley and Michigan. They will be paid 1200 dollars annually and their appointment rests with the Philippine commission.

Washington Thomas Manila Taft Atkinson The Philippines Yale Harvard Cornell University of California University of Michigan Philippine Commission

Massachusettes Navigates Hell Gate First Time By A Battleship

Capt Henry M Manney steered the battleship Massachusetts through Hell Gate without a pilot to prove a first class war vessel could pass the Narrows. Spectators lined river shores as the historic maneuver drew attention from the crowd.

New York Hell Gate Henry M. Manney Massachusetts Navy

New Department of Agriculture Building Plans Sought

Washington June 21 architects from New York Chicago Philadelphia and Boston invited to submit competitive plans for a new department of agriculture building costing 2 000 000 dollars. Provisions for erection to be made at the next session of congress. Port Stanley Ont June 21 customs officer M Payne seizes cargo of car ferry Shenango 26 cars freight for Cleveland due to failure to report or clear.

Washington New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Congress Department of Agriculture Port Stanley Ont M. Payne Shenango Cleveland

Ambassador Choate Improves After Summer Cold

London, June 21 reports Ambassador Choate confined to bed by a summer cold. His physician reported on Thursday night a material improvement in the condition.

London Choate

THE COAL TRUST INDIANA SUIT POSSIBLE

Indiana officials consider suing to enjoin coal operators from joining a proposed Indiana coal trust. Deputy Attorney General Hadley would investigate trust plans to determine potential violations of anti trust statutes. The approach echoes earlier Madison county glass cases and may rely on older anti trust precedents.

Indianapolis Indiana Hadley Madison County Window Glass Trust

Terre Haute Man Cleared After Horsewhip Incident

A. W. Turris head of a department in a Terre Haute store was brought before Judge Rawlins on assault and battery charges for using a horsewhip on contractor John Casey. The judge discharged him and complimented the act as Casey allegedly insulted Mrs. Harris. Neighbors and friendly terms between families noted.

Terre Haute Ind A. W. Turris Rawlins John Casey Harris Casey

Death of George Walters Stuns Gentryville Town

Evansville Indiana reports George Walters aged 26 found dead in his Spencer county home after a Wednesday quarrel with wife. His wife claims suicide but neighbors dispute self-inflicted death. Coroner investigates. burial without inquest requested but officials refuse.

Evansville Ind Gentryville Spencer County George Walters

Indiana Sunday School Convention Ends With Record Attendance

Shelbyville Indiana June 21 closing day of the 37th Indiana State Sunday school convention reports largest attendance to date. Officers elected include President W C Hall Indianapolis vice president George N Knollenberg Richmond secretary O M Pruitt Indianapolis treasurer W I Elven Indianapolis Terre Haute chosen next meeting site for June 1902. The Kelly Ax Manufacturing Co of Alexandria Indiana incorporated with $2 000 000 capital. directors named William C Kelly James P Kelly Robert C Thompson George T Pierce Henry Stiel.

Shelbyville Ind W. C. Hall Indianapolis George N. Knollenberg Tichmond O. M. Pruitt W. I. Elven Terre Haute Ax Manufacturing Co. Incorporated Kelly Ax Manufacturing Co Alexandria James P. Kelly Robert C. Thompson George T. Pierce Henry Fitel

Compromise Reached in Boiler-Accident Death Case

In Indianapolis on May 21 William Phelps an employee of the Cerea line Manufacturing Co died after steam was accidentally turned on while cleaning a boiler. The company settled the claim with his family for 1100 dollars. Also in Lebanon Indiana on June 21 William T L Gregory aged 68 a pioneer merchant died of paralysis after previously running dry goods stores in Vincennes Indianapolis and Lebanon.

Indianapolis Ind William Phelps The Cerealine Manufacturing Co Lebanon TL. Gregory Vincennes

Franklin man wins $10,000 eye damage verdict

Anderson Indiana June 21 Frank Terteaulx of Alexandria was awarded a $10,000 verdict against Republic Iron and Steel Co in circuit court Thursday night for the loss of an eye.

Anderson Ind Frank Terteaulx Alexandria Republic Iron and Steel Co

Durbin to Fund Cannon Display at Anderson Courthouse

Governor W. T. Durbin announced he will cover the more than $1,000 cost to mount two cannons in the corners of the Anderson courthouse yard. The decision was revealed on Thursday evening in Anderson Indiana.

Anderson Ind Cgov W. T. Durbin

Basket Factory Burned in Vincennes Fire

Vincennes Indiana June 21 Roushe's saw mill and basket factory burned causing about 20000 dollars in loss with 8000 dollars insured One hundred workers were thrown out of work and displaced by the blaze.

Vincennes Ind

Deserter From Vermont Arrested in Union City

Union City Indiana reports the arrest of William Franklin Hailey, a deserter from the training ship Vermont, secured Thursday morning on information provided by navy officials.

Union City Ind William Franklin Hailey Vermont Navy

Hendricks Confesses Swindle Charge

A. M. Hendricks, charged with swindling Catholic priests in Ohio and Indiana, has confessed. Laporte Indiana reports the confession on June 21.

Severe storm hits Lafayette area causing crop damage

A severe storm of rain and hail moved across the county Thursday afternoon, causing significant damage to fruits and crops in Lafayette Indiana and surrounding areas.

Lafayette Ind This County

Mexican bandit Cortez hunted near Cotulla after gunfight

A large posse led by Sheriff Avant and others pursues Gregorio Cortez toward Cotulla Texas after a clash near Millett. Blood–stained evidence shows Cortez’s exhausted horse and a captured mare found. San Antonio dispatches report a 20 man extra posse en route with bloodhounds to search the thicket near the Texas border.

Cotulla Tex Gregorio Cortez Morris Glover Campbellton Vann Sheriff Hill Cat Cortez Kinsel Maltaberger Millett Maltzberger W. C. Campbell San Antonio Express Morris and Schnabel

Suspects Held in Alleged Fire Insurance Conspiracy

Chicago June 21 Simon and Jacob Waixel Isaac Tuckhorn Leon Frank H Fensterstock Louis Lambert and Benjamin and Michael Ettelson were bound over to the grand jury in bonds total 15 000 for alleged conspiracy to defraud fire insurance companies. Eight others have been arrested. Benjamin Ettelson a former city detective is named. They are charged with overinsuring small stocks and burning them to collect about 75 000 within two years.

Chicago Simon and Jacob Waixel Isaac Tuckhorn Leon Frank H. Fensterstock Louis Lambert Benjamin Michael Ettelson Benjamin Ettelson

State challenges Chicago Masons and Builders charter

State's Attorney Deneen signed a petition in quo warranto to attack the Chicago Masons and Builders association charter. The challenge alleges membership restrictions force purchases only from firms in the Chicago Pressed Brick association, restricting competition.

The Chicago Masons and Builders Association Chicago Deneen Chicago Masons’ and Builders’ Association Chicago Pressed Brick Association

Police close in on counterfeiters in Mexico City

In Mexico City on June 21 police reportedly located the house used for counterfeiting large sums of American dollars. Detectives are said to be tracking the criminals who hid dies and tools inside the premises.

Mexico City

Treasury Buys Short Term Bonds in June Washington

The secretary of the treasury on Thursday purchased four per cent short term bonds totaling 118,009 at 118,3757 and five thousand short term fives at 108.03.

Washington

Baseball Scores and Comic Snippets From Boston and Chicago

Baseball results list Boston and Chicago games with varied innings and pitchers, plus standings showing Boston Chicago Detroit Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Cleveland Milwaukee records. The page also includes a comic exchange about work and pie stealing and a humor gag about a crowded bus.

R. HE Boston Chicago Young and Schreck Harvey and Sullivan Manassau R. AE Baltimore Milwaukee Nops Robinson Sparks Connor Sheridan Connolly R.H.F. Washton Detroit Gear Lee Grady Miller Shaw Haskell R. Fis Cleveland Phila Moore Wood Bernhard Powers Cantillion Washington Philadelphia

Baseball innings recap with multiple city matchups

Innings show Marion beating Louisville 4 to 0 after a 4 run top of the 4th while Toledo edges Ft Wayne 2 to 0 and Columbus holds Ft Wayne 6 to 0. Umpires Mullane Hornung and McLaughlin oversee the games with listed battery pairs Fricken Fuller Talbot Zia ram etc.

R.H.E. Marion Louisville Yerkes Kellner McKenna Zalusky Mullane R. Hel Indiana Plis Toledo Alloway Heydon Pardee Graffitis Hornung R.H.E. Ft Wayne Columbus Fricken Fuller Talbot Ziaram McLaughlin

First Bate of Cotton Claims World Record

Alice Texas reports the first bate of cotton for the 1901 crop, shipped Friday. Officials claim the early harvest breaks the world record by four days, signaling strong growing season performance.

Alice Tex

Grain and Livestock Markets Reported Across Cities

Cincinnati and Chicago show mixed grain prices with wheat around 69 to 70 cents on track and corn near 44 cents. Hogs Cattle and sheep trade vary by grade in Cincinnati and Indianapolis with steers from 5.00 to 5.30 and hogs around 6.00, while lambs and veal present mid terms.

Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis

The Flying Visit In The Office

A friend visits briefly and departs, noting the speaker’s busy day as he steps into the office to run an errand and then leaves promptly.

Chicago Record-Herald

A Latter Day Marriage Spoof Notes Downton Style

In this condensed humor item Downton figures meet modern thrift as Upton plans a wedding with a rented flat a borrowed ring and a show cake lent by a caterer who asks for a byline in the papers Reginald teases his wife hopeful Mary recalls frugal tricks from a dress coat sale to a morning wrapper in Leslie’s Weekly and the NY Weekly excerpts.

Downton Upton Marie N. Y Reginald Mamma Mary Leslie’s Weekly

Off Duty Officer Admits Drinking and Insulting People

The officer testifies he was drunk and insulting bystander in citizen clothes off duty. Police Commissioner rebukes that off duty in civilian garb carries no extra rights to drink or offend.

Puck

Giddings Owes $100. Darling Recalls Encounter

Mr Darling recalls meeting Dick Giddings who owes $100. The exchange reveals tension as Darling asks about the debtor and notes Giddings avoided eye contact. The brief dialogue appears in the Pittsburgh Chronicle.

Dick Giddings Mr. Darling Pittsburgh Chronicle

A Doubtful Compliment

A maid presents her father with a puppy from Cholly and asks if it mirrors his generosity. The father coldly confirms the parallel, noting the gesture as characteristic of him in a quotation from the New York World.

Maid of Sweet 17 Cholly N. Y

An Accepted Opportunity in a Domestic Scene

A terse exchange unfolds with Mr Henpeck and Mrs Henpeck as a judge directs a minor adjustment. The dialogue hints at a familial dispute resolved within a courtroom setting. Mrs Henpeck belittles her husband while he admits folly, suggesting an ironic domestic comedy moment.

Mr. Henpeck

Milkman Report of a Bullfrog in Woman's Stomach

A New York Weekly item reports a remarkable case where a woman, long ailing, was found to have a live bullfrog in her stomach. The strange tale is presented in a humorous, sensational tone typical of the era.

N. Y

In the Right Place Daisy Jack Huggin Heart

A quip from Tit-Bits notes Daisy receives a heart from Winnie in a playful exchange. The joke hinges on the pun of giving a heart and the two names Daisy and Jack Huggin. The brief item captures lighthearted humor without further context or details.

Daisy Jack Huggin Winnie

Story Tease on Peckham Couple Wordplay

The Philadelphia Press reports a playful line about Peckham and his wife. She quieted after a joke from Hei suggesting their lips formed a cupid's bow when together.

Peckham Hei Philadelphia Press

Closefist Do you nag for money says Ohio State Journal

A fragment notes a theme about a wife pester for money and a man named Closefist or Graspit. It mentions the Ohio State Journal as the source. The text is unclear but focuses on financial pressure in a domestic context referenced in a newspaper fragment.

Closefist Graspit Ohio State Journal

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Art Oklahoma Reservation Bradley Judiciary Russia Maritime Mines Atlanta, Ga Paul Kruger America Pingree Gen Leeford Wilson Ann Arbor, Mich Treasury Department Cape Henry W. Massinghaum Daily News Thehilippines Ambasaador Choate II Hoosier State the Coal Trust Rawley A. W. Harris Merchant Gregory Hendricks Confesses Avant, Kinsel QUO Taylor Bordeaux R. H. Boston Dineen Moran Waddell Kahoe Nash R. H.E Willis Kittredge Kling iBt. Louis St. Louis Sudhoff Nichols Duggleby McFarland Emsabe Amos Henry Harlem Katie Powell Ryan White Emslie R.H.E Brooklyn Donovan Hahn Pietz Dwyer Pittsburg Doheny Bowerman Chesbro O’connor O’day Western Association Yonkers Statesman
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