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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
8
In Hammond Indiana on December 20, KE M Hoyt aged 63 defeated W Jones aged 60 of Rennselaer by 1209 to 1160 pins in seven games Hoyt averaged 1854-7 and Jones 1655-7 Hoyt had 24 strikes and 34 spares with three errors Jones 26 strikes 27 spares and 12 errors Hoyt had high game 219 Jones 211 in a striking display of veteran form
The Lebanon Indiana circuit court heard the case of Joseph Reese charged with attempting to kill San Campbell. Neighbors and old feuds framed the April highway encounter six miles northwest of the city where Reese fired twice but Campbell survived. Reese says Campbell assaulted him. Campbell says Reese shot him in the back.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic improving circulation and digestion. It claims the remedy, mineral free and herb based, strengthens the elderly and children while cleansing impurities and rebuilding the body.
Both men are prominent in the county and the case for damages filed by Campbell against Reese in the circuit court will be called after the criminal prosecutions conclude.
Greenfield Indiana December 20 The first damage suit against the Indianapolis and Greenfield Rapid Transit company was filed by Jacob M Haines seeking 15000 for injuries from October 8 1900 He says after a buggy ride on the national road west of Greenfield a frightened horse caused the buggy to overturn on car tracks injuring his leg and spine leaving him a physical wreck A separate note from Terre Haute Indiana December 20 reports a young man who gave the name Frank Edmonds when arrested for horse and buggy thefts admits seven robberies and says most victims were in Illinois He favors Indiana prosecution for bringing stolen property into the state rather than Illinois trial
Linton Indiana December 20 The battle between the Hoisting Engineers Brotherhood and the Union Mine Workers ends with a meeting between President Van Horn for the miners and President Taylor for the engineers. They agree to refer the dispute to National President Mitchell of the Mine Workers for final settlement. Five mines now operate with new engineers as coal companies flood in with applications for positions.
Marl on Ind December 20 a new palm reader named Professor Carl Nathan is accused of defrauding locals. Police report multiple victims lost various sums including a farmer who paid 170 dollars for guidance to treasure and members of the Soldiers Home also claim losses.
Evan H. Ferree of Marion was discharged as receiver after filing a final report on the Fairmount lodge of the National Fraternal Union case. The court ruled in favor of the lodge to recover on paid-up investments, and Ferree was appointed to make settlements.
Fort Wayne police report persistent robberies with new offenses every night as thieves burglars and safe blowers continue to ply their vocation. In Chadron Nebraska three men were buried alive beneath eighty five feet of earth in an irrigation canal four miles east of town yesterday afternoon.
Washington December 20 the full defense committee on military affairs adopted the army reorganization bill as reported by its subcommittees.
Washington letter notes ongoing focus on Nicaragua canal treaty and shipping bill amid holiday pause. It discusses possible canal financing, merchant marine provisions, and the impact on exports, with debate over subsidies and tonnage versus capacity. It also mentions President McKinley closing the door on a new session and lawmakers eager to block or delay legislation.
An affectionate maternal ode extols all babies as "nice" and worthy of love from every mother. It praises every man’s soft heart toward newborns and notes natural variation in size as incidental. The ad declares Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil corrects growth mistakes and invites sample requests.
Edward Cudahy Jr the 18 year old son of Omaha packing magnate Edward A. Cudahy disappeared after leaving home Tuesday night. Police and private searchers scoured the city and a $25 000 ransom demand was received but the youth came home early this morning.
Cyrus J. Clark arrived in Newark to take over the books and effects of the late William J. Wilson the alleged defaulting supreme treasurer. He assumed control of the funds of the order on deposit in the Essex County National Bank.
The census reports that 33 populations exceed 100000, totaling 60.034 million and rising by 1,141,882 since 1895. Rapid data returns credited to electrical tabulating machines.
Chicago Dec 20 The committee for engineers firemen conductors and trainmen on the Santa Fe railway system says they will not advise a strike in sympathy with the telegraphers.
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