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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1901

Page

2

Margaret MeIntire and Conrad Incident Reported

Margaret MeIntire 51 of Capitol Street collapsed at the Conrad home after an incident involving a dash line and assisting others. Neighbors Hodges Wilson and French summoned aid. bystander Conrad was injured while trying to help. MeIntire widowed, longtime resident of Remd. area. reported connections to Warsaw and Henrietta. Medical aid proceeded from local community figures.

Margaret C. MeIntire Sroneet Conrad R. Conrad Hodges Thers Wilson French Sige Cintire Remd McInadry Warsaw As-Sistes Bates Henriett Massachusetts Ave

Woman Attempts Hat Pin Attack After Return Item

Lillie Williams caused a disturbance at Fox Greenwald's store when a returned garment failed to fit. She grabbed a hat pin and lunged at a clerk, smashing a $150 plate glass window during the chase through the aisles. Other items were toppled as customers watched.

Cleveland Lillie Kiams Phi v Fox Greanwald Miss Williams

25 Million Boost for Union Miner Exposed

President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers announces a union wage rise claim tied to a 1900 agreement. He says the negotiated annual expenditure totals $25,000,000, a larger dividend than major oil or Morgan companies have paid. The April convention approved concessions up to $3,000 annually.

Geperators Saa Hard Oil Company Morgan Zs Company

Morning drink dilemma ends with Postum choice

A reader recalls years of trouble with ion and belching and settling on Postum Food Coffee as preferred morning beverage. With seven children the family notes the infant tolerates Postum well and remains very healthy.

Iion Rien Postum

Jealous husband shoots rival in Brankfort Indiana

George Matthews chased Albert Camp through Brankfort streets on Tuesday night and fired repeatedly wounding Camp in the groin. Camp crawled a half hour to the hospital as Matthews pursued until his revolver was emptied. Camp’s daughter and Camp’s wife were treated as witnesses. Matthews was arrested Tuesday night.

Camp Matthews Will

Russian Assaults in Manchuria Report Massacre of 200 Chinese

From Victoria B C the Empress reports severe natural disasters in China with typhoon damage and earthquakes but no deaths. In Manchuria Russian forces attacking insurgents allegedly killed about 200 peaceful Chinese mistaken for Bazouk brigands.

China ‘Sea Yokohama Kwan Hei Manchuria

Bloody Prizefight Ends in Seven Rounds at Police Headquarters

Eph Johnson defeats Bill Ragland in seven hard rounds in Marietta Ohio. The upstairs room used as police HQ hosts the bloody bout with Marshal Jacob Dye and about 20 guests present. Johnson is declared winner as both fighters are described as gory from head to foot. Mayor Sykes is away at a Louisville event. the secret planned fight proceeded with one officer referee and two as seconds.

Ragland Jacob Dye Johnson Mayor Sykes Louisville Knight Templars

Fool-killer Launches for Niagara Rapids Run

Chicago August 28 The boat Fool-killer in which Peter Nissen known as Mr Bowser aims to navigate the Niagara river rapids within two weeks He previously tried the run in a foot powered craft and has now rebuilt the boat with an eight horse power boiler He plans to spend time in the rapids and hopes to take soundings in the whirlpool

Chicago Peter Nissen Mr.Bowser Niagara River Nissen

Norfolk couple wed then knock out minister in wedding mishap

Joseph Mc Duff and Miss Talley of Chincoteague Island married at Rev. James Porter’s home. After the ceremony Porter kissed the bride, McDuff punched the minister delivering a knockout. Friends restrained the groom. McDuff offered two $10 notes as a token.

Norfolk Joseph McDuff McDuff Porter

Engineer breaks running record with knights Templar train

Engineer Tom Sullivan of the C H D railroad set a new running record by pulling three coaches and a baggage car 142 miles in 165 minutes actual running time. The run was Toledo to Dayton with Knights Templar bound for the Louisville conclave.

Tom Sullivan C., H. É& D. Railroad Knights Templars Toledo Dayton Louisville

Brockway and Lee to Wed at Bride's Home

Charles Brockway of the Big Four shops and Miss Zella Lee to marry Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home Justice Lockman officiating. They will reside at 1501 Hillside Ave.

Charles Brockway Zella Lee Side Justice Lockman Hillside Ave

Concert program at View Park features quartet and band

A brief note lists a small concert lineup at View Park on Wednesday night with a quartet and a military band. The entry mentions Leon Pollard, a Prattist, and a caution about dangerous substances involved in an unrelated incident.

View Park

Witness list for Schley inquiry released by Navy secretary

Assistant secretary Hackett announced the witnesses to be called before the Schley court of inquiry. The list includes rear admirals Sampson Evans Higginson Cotton Taylor and numerous captains commanders and lieutenants. Other names mentioned include Potter Wainwright Eaton Mason Schroeder Harber Miller Heilner Bates Staunton Usher Grant Hodgson Southerland Schuetze Potts Sharp Dawson Marsh Wood Blue Doyle Webster Hood Harlow Dyson McAlpine Bennett Mustin O Connell and others.

Washington Hackett of the Navy Schley Court of ‘Inquiry Department Admiral Schley William T. Sampson Robley D. Evans Francis J. Higgonson Charles S. Cotton Henry C Taylor French E. Chadwick Casper F. Goodrich Carles D. Sigsbee William C. Wise Francis A. Cook Rownan H. Mc@alla Theodore F. Jewell William M. Flagler Robert M. Berry John L. Hannum Wm. P. Potter Richard Wainwright Joseph G. Eaton Newton T. Mason Seaton Schroeder Giles D. Harber James M. Miller Lewis C. Heilner Alexander B William C. Dawson Charles C. Marsh Spencer S. Wood Victor Blue James G. Doyle Charles G. Webster John Hood Charles 5. Harlow Charles W. Dyson Kenneth McAlpine Ernest Benett G. Mustin Dennis J. O'Connell Niel C. Anderson

Y M I Grand Council Opens with Mass and Address

The Y M I grand council opened Tuesday afternoon at St Josephs church with high mass led by Rev Father Dowd and an address by president Rev Joseph Webber. The finance committee recommends a per capita tax of 1 a year payable in quarterly installments. Directors approve the president action upholding the tax for the supreme council. The treasurer reports a balance of 582 75. A banquet for delegates and association members will be held at the Grand hotel Wednesday evening.

St. Joseph's Church Father Dowd Joseph Webber Supreme Council Grand_ hotel

Grand Jury Posts Partial Report on Indictments

The grand jury will issue a partial report Friday returning indictments against persons confined in jail to ensure a speedy trial. Trials will not follow immediately, with criminal court games on appeal from police courts starting next week.

Eleven Entombed As Scottish Colliery Collapse Traps Miners

Eleven people including three rescuers remain entombed at a Dunfermline area colliery after a collapse buried the entrance Monday. Strong effort continues to reach those trapped as crews monitor air and stability.

Dunfermline Scotland

Figures Tell the Story of City Primary Results

Official counts from Monday's Democratic nominating primaries show Maguire leading for mayor with 6 531 votes to Moore's 4 262 and a 2 269 plurality. City clerk Tamm leads Geckler by 1 214, while Little tops Cox and Walpole by 720.

Maguire Moore Tamm Geckler Tamms Little Cox Walpole Madden Sweeney Dickson Laut Stacey Curran

Government moves to recover embezzled funds from Carter family

The government filed proceedings to recover funds allegedly embezzled by Capt. O. M. Carter. The action targets his uncle Lorenzo D. Carter of Oakland Illinois and his brother I. Staton Carter of Chicago, plus N. W. Harris Co. brokers. The court restrained them from disposing of or encumbering funds in their possession.

Chicago O. M. Carter Lorenzo D. Carter Oakland I. Staton Carter N. W. Harris Company

Erring Priest Is Returned to Mexican Case

Fort Worth dispatch reports Father Amado surrendered by Spain to Mexico and brought back to Guadalajara. He fled Guadalajara last winter with a young girl and $50,000 of church funds, fled to Barcelona, was arrested there, and the girl was also returned. She remains infatuated and seeks ways to contact him.

Fort Worth Tex Spain Father Amado Mexico Guadalajara Amado Barcelona

Ohio Oddities Spark Springfield Grocery Mixups

In Springfield Lucile Miller eight was sent to a grocery for Paris green and edge the Home ignite of America Tuesday night. Cleveland reports a homesick governor longing to Fred Wheat who committed yardide by jumping from the ice vertical of the Western Reserve. He recently paid 200 dollars for a canine.

Springfield Lucile Miller Paris, Green, and Edge Ignite of America Cleveland Fred Wheat gatcide _by Western Reserve

Atlantic City real estate push meets White House veto risk

Atlantic City developers seek to designate the light house lawn as the president's summer home. Mrs McKinley prefers Canton and strong physician orders deter travel. A veto is likely if Congress designates the resort cottage site as the White House summer home.

Washington Atlantic City Canton White House McKinley Jor. Rixey Lighthouse Lawn

Surety of peace cited amid czar visit talks

Paris reports President Loubet telling mayoral officials that the coming czar visit seals peace between Russia and France. He praised close ties as a pledge of peace and highlighted France's steady policy, while hotelkeepers in Dunkirk balk at no Paris visit. Harvey Tolle, 19, jailed for alleged murder of his mother near Camden. he says revolver discharge was accidental, coroner rules homicide.

Dunkirk Reinig Russia France Loubet Paris Rushville Lit Harvey Tolle Reuben Tolle Camden Tolle

Aug. births and marriages listed with addresses and doctors

A dated roll lists multiple births with dates in August including the parents names, addresses such as 911 Buchan st and 1308 Silver-aye and 511 Warman-ave, doctors like Dr. Gebauer and Dr. Wilson, plus several late births and infant conditions. It also notes marriages among Charles A. Brockway, Arzella M. Les, Thaddeus W. McLaughlin, Bertha M. Martin, Edward W. Hawkins, Catherine Dosle, Mont Bell, Annie Russell, and others.

Ollie Miner Buchanan St Ritter G. R Lizzie Jenkins Silver-aye Gebauer Charlie Mamie Ryan Warman-ave Jonas Martin Phil Hill Maple-st William and Harman Ghurch Henry and Mary Weber City Simon and Bertha” Gowa S. Missouri-st Patrick and Mary Foran Fénac Bagar Katé Riley W. Twenty-seventh-st Dr. Wilson Frank Addie Bland Everett-st Dr. Beall Charles L Hand Dr. Westover John E Nettie Parent Bright-st Francis and Mary McNamara Wisconsin-st Dr. Hodges Harry and Mary Pedlow Pennsylvania-st House Harry Mamie Finehout Huron-st Gaylord Thaddeus W. McLaughlin Bertha M. Martin Edward W. Hawkins Catherine Dosle Mont Bell Annie Russell William Froman Chellae Smith Thomas F. Messer Flora G. Carver Wilby Myers Nellie Evans Elmer Wishard L. E. Conger Charles F. Eaton Nancy E. Pearsom

Home Construction and Repair Claims Listing

A list of individuals with addresses and estimated costs for additions repairs and frame houses. Notable entries include Jennie Anchenbrock 316 E Morris addition 500 Ruth Gentry Birch near Oliver frame house 1000 and W E Polk Morris near East cottage 2350.

Jennie Anchenbrock E. Morris-st Ruth Gentry Birch St Oliverave George and F. Schneider S. Meridianst Palmer-st W. E.*polk Morris-st East-st Nancy A. Smith Minerva-st Henry Steck Rhode Island-st J. Judson Pratt-st Ashland-ave Co. B. Kling W. St. Clair-st California-st William A. Hays Sutherland-ave Fall Creek Michael Gruner Fenneman-st Palmer and Minnesota-sts Mary A. Burke River-ave M. C. Sandy North-st E. A. DeVore Oliver-ave L. L. Lennox Capitol-ave

Scarcity of cotton pickers and price rise hit Texas

Central Texas faces a cotton picker shortage while plow manufacturers plan about a 10 percent price increase. The item notes wind and rain damage, a fire at Standard Oil plant in Rochester causing $40,000 in losses, and a Yokohama cablegram announcing Captain Bradlee Strong intends to wed Lady Hone. Carrie Nation visits New York to lecture in College Corner Ohio. 22 girls strike at the Ohio cigar factory in Springfield over piecework pay. An extended steam yacht cruise is planned for Henry M. Plagler and his new wife, and servants at a recent wedding receive $20 gold pieces.

Washington, D Aeronaut Dumont Eiffel Tower Zapote County Texas Standard Oil Plant Rochester N. Y Yokohama Bradlee Strong Lady Hone Aanthal Sampson Schley, Court of Inquiry W. H. Stayton New York Carrie Nation College Corner Ohio Cigar Factory Springfield Henry M. Plagler

Dr Fowler Extract of Wild Strawberry Remedy Ad

A scarce 19th century ad copy promotes Extract Of Wild Strawberry by Dr Fowler as a nature based remedy for dysentery diarrhea and summer complaint. The note includes a chorus about blessings for young and old and an offer from The Sun to insert ten extra words for three days under a heading about room rental.

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