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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1901

Page

2

Indiana Senate Rivalry Signals Unity Seek Between Fairbanks Beveridge

Drifting politics show Fairbanks and Beveridge moving toward a political alliance in Indiana to present a united front before 1905. Goodrich’s chairmanship appears won through promises to Beveridge supporters while fears of a larger split loom from McCulloch and Melveen’s possible blocs. The push aims to secure federal and state positions, with broader implications for upcoming elections.

Fairbanks Indiana Beveridge United States Denison Terre Haute George McCulloch Muncie McKeen

New Aspects of the Fight for Mayoral Nomination

The Taggart machine backs a South side candidate to split W F Moore’s vote aiding Joe Bell. Fred Grossart, city man tower of Indianapolis brewing, may be selected amid German support. Brewing employees likely back Moore. Northside Democrats may add names at the last minute. Republicans eye Moore for the Democratic nomination at the Aug 26 primaries hoping to defeat Fell.

Its Taggart W. UF. Moore Joe Bell Fred Grossart Awer Indianapolis Brewing Company Grossart Charles C. Roth Moore Brewing Company Mouare Southside Killin Moore Northside Democratic City Organization Haines Billy’ Moore Republican Committee W. Spencer Maines Muir Spencer

Poll-takers used to help Bell's candidacy

Reported paid poll-takers hid behind doors at party headquarters to hustled for Bell. Chairman Fanning held private briefings with each poll-taker while a guard watched the entrance. Each worker reportedly received five pounds, with 195 precincts represented. Moore's supporters condemn the conduct as influence peddling.

Bell More Fanning Haline Fannings Moore

Board of Education Commends 5000 For School Distribution

5000 shears purchased for distribution to Cincinnati schools are commended by the Board of Education. August 10.

Cincinnati Edgation Aus

Grape-Nuts Recipe Hint From Pullman Car Cook

A Pullman Palace Car cook touts Grape-Nuts with coffee and sugar as a meal booster. He suggests mixing a third cup Grape-Nuts with hot coffee, allowing it to settle, then adding more sugar and eating with Grape Nuts. He also promotes Postum as a coffee substitute for breakfast or dinner.

Pullman Palace

M'Kain Emerges as Potential Mayoral Candidate

Democrats grow dissatisfied with Joe Bell as mayoral hopeful. A. A. Mellain gains talk as a unifying alternative while city hall voices hint at disintegration of the Taggart machine. McKain, a steadfast Bryan loyalist, is not tied to any faction and could win cross support.

Joe Bell A. A. Mellain Taggart McKain Bryan State Democratic Organization Moore Béll

Admission hints at last election counting by Inspections

A well known Democrat and precinct committeeman says Tom Taggart would have named inspectors for the city elevon if he could have. The remark signals possible admission of how the last election was carried. Republicans control the council and will name all inspectors this year. two years ago inspectors were all Democrats.

Tom Taggart Bookwalter Taggart

Moore faces pressure as Taggart machine may influence primaries

Moore’s camp fears last minute election tricks as Taggart machine seeks control of precinct officers. The fight centers on machine influence over poll supervision with possible court involvement. Moore considers legal routes for watchers, while supporters warn of potential legal challenges.

Qe Moore Taggart Moore Kaimman Fanning

Formaldehyde Man Fined to the Limit

John Schroder, a Warren Township dairyman, was fined 3100 on his guilty plea for possessing milk preserved with formaldehyde. Judge Daly stated the sentence would be the limit in such cases and warned there would be no appeal.

John Schroder Warren Township Posses fTis Wasea General Gunnise Daly Hhy

Curious crowds view would-be suicide victim at City hospital

At least 50 women visited O. H. Almorth after his failed gun self-harm attempt in Van, hoping to identify him or learn if he matched their sought rivals. The 22 year old, a former U S infantryman, explained recurring dyspepsia led to the act and that he could die someday.

Almorth O. H. Almorth Van Cain Kentucky Florence Eighteenth United States Infantry Wheeler Cuba

Arboretum Proposal For Native Indiana Trees In Riverside Park

State geologist Blatchley urges creating an arboretum of Indiana native trees in Riverside Park noting about 110 species exist in the state and would largely grow there. He highlights educational value and urges preservation of rare kinds as several native trees are vanishing. Also reports Johnson’s corn crop outlook and a possible 15 bushel per acre sale by Barnard. The American window glass company pays a 2 580 dollar fee on 2 580 000 capital stock with Indiana agent Harry B. Smith. Publishing association of friends files articles with capital stock 80 000. Gov Durbin executes a requisition from Ohio for Benjamin Lands in Portland over a stolen seal skin jacket worth 200 dollars.

State Blatchley Indiana Riverside Park Johnson Benton County Fowler Barnard Mr. Johnson American Window Glass Company Pennsylvania Harry B. Smith Hartford City The Window Glass Trust

Union Teamsters Stop County Work Over Stone Haul

County commissioners hire farmers at 2.5 cents a day to haul stone to Carter's Hill while union men demand 3.50. When refused, union threatens to arrest farmers for lacking vehicle licenses. David Phillipps was arrested Saturday for violating the vehicle ordinance. Work planned to proceed Monday.

Carter's Hill Teamsters David Phillipps

Barber Accused of Violent Attack on Chickens Case

Waynesboro Georgia reports Sam Trowbridge a barber accused by Lucy Lester of luring her chickens with corn then using a2 razor to cut her throat. He was arrested and attempted to swallow morphine en route to jail. In custody he drew a knife and cut his throat.

Waynesboro Sam Trowbridge Lucy Lester

Burglars Fail to Loot Dayton Revenue Vault

Burglars attempted to break into the vault at the office of the collector of internal revenue in Dayton Ohio. They drilled six holes two through, failed to manipulate the tumblers and could not remove the combination knobs. No theft reported.

Dayton, O

Final Day for King and Queen Diving Horses at Fairview Park

Sunday marks the last show for the King and Queen diving horses at Fairview Park with Indianapolis Military Band concerts in the afternoon and evening. At Broad Ripple Park Prof Blondell performs water tricks at 4 30 pm including a mock battleship Maine finale. Sato Sunetaro and wife, Japanese conjurers, planned to visit the park next week.

Fairview Park Indianapolis Broad Ripple Park Blondell Maine Sato Sunetaro Wek

Buddenbaum Barn Burns in Spontaneous Blaze

Fire destroyed W. C. Buddenbaum’s barn at 12 North Arsenal Avenue around 6:30 p.m. Friday. The barn held new hay and the flames produced a large light. Loss estimated at about $500.

W. C. Buddenbaum N. Arsenal Ave

Nurse Sues Street Car Company for 16000 Dollars

Clara R. Hick, a trained nurse, sues the street car company for 16000 dollars. She says she told the conductor twice she wished to alight at St. Clair Street Illinois Street, but as she rose to exit the car lurched, throwing her backward from a seat and causing permanent injuries.

Clara R. Hick St. Clair-st Alleses

An Odd Nurse for Children Teething Remedy Ad

An old Sun newspaper notice promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it soothes pain, softens gums, and cures wind colic and diarrhoea. It costs twenty five cents a bottle and offers telephone ordering to The Sun office.

Millionaire Heinze Entangled In Small Hat Dispute

Augustus Heinze famed copper magnate, fresh from a ten million dollar victory, loses his Panama hat at a Newark Long Branch hotel. A mistaken swap with leather maker Salomon leads to a letter exchange and a possible lawsuit over the missing hat and proposed linen replacement.

Heinze Amalgamated Copper Company KR. G. Salomon Salomon Long Branch Panama

Rescue Through Smoke at Eclipse Machine Plant Fire

A Chicago factory fire at the Eclipse machine and boiler works trapped a sleeping family. Police officers forced their way through smoke to rescue Frederick Eismann his wife and two children as flames ripped through the building. Property loss is estimated at fifty thousand dollars.

Chicago Eclipse Machine and Boiler Works Frederick Eismann Eismann

Admiral Sampson to Leave Charlestown Yard Command

Admiral Sampson will be detached from command of the Charlestown navy yard about Sept. 1. He will be succeeded by Rear-admiral Mortimer L. Johnson. Sampson’s health and his expected appearance before the Schley board of inquiry drive the action.

Boston Sampson Charlestown Navy Yard Mortimer L. Johnson Schley Board of Inquiry

Stork rumored over Vanderbilt home in Newport

Aug 10 Newport reports a stork is hovering over the home of Alfred G. Vanderbilt, continuing a noted family legend in a light local item.

Newport R. L Alfred G. Vanderbilt

Dairyman John Schroeder Charged With Poison Milk

John Schroeder who runs a dairy on Churchmans Pike was arrested Friday on a charge of putting poison in milk. A sample secured Thursday by milk inspector Henry Langenburg contained formaldehyde, according to reports.

John Schroeder Churchman’s Pike Henry Langenburg

They Are Prize Winners First Prize on Cabinet Photographs

Ponder wins first prize in cabinet photographs at Winona Lake contest honoring skillful studio portraits.

Winona Lake

Indiana Dental College patient hours and photo studio visit

Indiana Dental College at S. W. Cor Delaware and Chiosis offers dental services from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all kinds of dental work. Bring the baby to Bretzman’s Photograph Studio located at 142 South Illinois Street.

S. W. Cor Delaware and Chiosis Bretzman S. Illinois St

Colorado Excursions via Monon Route Ticket Sale Notice

Tickets on sale daily through Sept 10 for Colorado excursions on the Monon Route. Final return limit by October 31. For details contact ticket agents.

Colorado Monon

Lake Erie & Western Rail Fare to Sandusky

Train schedule and round trip fare from Indianapolis to Sandusky with departure Saturday night at 9:00 p m and return Sunday night at 9:00 p m. Seating details available at city office 28 S Illinois St.

Lake Erie & Western R. R Sandusky, O Indianapolis Sandusky S. Ilinois St

Pennsylvania Lines Night Trains to Michigan Resorts

Advertises nightly 7 10 from Indianapolis with through sleepers to Mackinac Petoskey and other Michigan points. Low tourist rates and agents or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis for particulars.

Pennsylvania Lines Indianapolis Michigan Mackinac Petoskey Michigan Points W. W. Richardson

Special Day Trip Train to Louisville from Indianapolis

A special round trip train priced at 1.50 leaves Indianapolis at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday August 11 and returns from Louisville at 7:00 p.m. from the Fourteenth Street station.

Indianapolis Louisville Fourteenth-st

Pennsylvania Lines Lake Maxinkuckee Return Special

Special train departs Indianapolis at 7 35 a m for Lake Maxinkuckee returning at 6 30 p m with a stop at Maxinkuckee assembly grounds both ways.

Indianapolis Maxinkuckee Maiinkuckee Assembly Grounds

Vandalia Line Special Train to Terre Haute Return

Special service from Indianapolis departing at 8 a m and returning from Terre Haute at 7 30 p m tickets include admission to the grand band tournament at the fair grounds.

Vandalia Line Terre Haute Indianapolis Fair Grounds

Monday Blocks Grocery Sale Promises Bargains

A list style grocery sale advertisement details prices on salmon sardines trout macaroni pork and beans beans salt pepper vinegar baking powder bluing ammonia washing soda cocoa tapioca rice starch lye salad dressing pickles tea coffee and granulated sugar Havemeyer Elder's. The long list uses varied spellings and OCR errors but preserves the sale items and per unit prices.

Pedgeertons Et LG Coeesre Java

Block Co opens Farwell & Co branch in Majestic building

The investment house J. W. Farwell & Co. expands with a new office in the Majestic building led by A. R. Thompson. Telegraph links set to major stock exchanges nationwide as a growth move in a Chicago and New York firm.

J. W. Farwell &Co Chicago New York Majestic A. R. Thompson

Births Deaths and Marriages Notices Listing Various Individuals

A list of births and deaths with dates and addresses follows. Entries include Aug. 9 George and Venz Alabama-st boy, Dr Anderson. Aug. 5 Albert and Bowers Division-st girl, Dr Tollingsworth. Aug. 1 rank WW. and Rosanna Allen Meridian-st boy, Dr Starch. Aug. 9 William L. and Laura Howard Eddy-st boy, Dr Goar. Aug. 2 Ralph and Flora Easley Mc Clainsville boy, Dr Helming. Aug. 8 Mary Hebron Columbia ave Bright's disease, Dr Hodges. Aug. 5 Anna Kurtz Senate ave anaemia, Dr Brayton. Aug. 9 Clarence Ward Glenn ave lung trouble, Dr Hill. Aug. 5 Lewis Robinshan Brookerst kidney cancer, Dr Johnson. Aug. 9 Philip L. Jarrett W. Washington st gastritis, 168 months old. Aug. 8 James Saree Twentyeighth-st senility, Dr Karstetter. Aug. 7 Jane Warriner Madison ave old age, Dr Winter. Aug. 8 Frank W. Trees La Selle st accidental drowning. Aug. 7 Frank H. Hulsmann S.

George and Venz Alabama Anderson Albert and Bowers Tollingsworth Rosanna Allen Meridian Box Starch William L Laura Howard Eddy Goar Joseph and Kirkpatrick Warman-ave Pettijohn H. J Askin Blekesi Jesse Sophia Fiemeir Chestnut-st Elming Ralph and Flora Easley McClainsville Helming vAug Mary Hebron Columbia Ave Bright Hodges Anna Kurtz Senate Ave Brayton Clarence Ward Glennave Hill Lewis Robinshan Brookerst Johnson Philip L. Jarrett Washington St James Saree W. Twenty-eighth-st Karstetter Jane Warriner Madison Ave Dr. Winter Frank W. Trees la Selle St Frank H. Hulsmann

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