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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
6
The piece reports Democrats expect Moore and Maguire to unify after primaries as activity increases with nightly ward meetings and Bookwalter’s platform letter. It notes belief the Moore faction may not back Maguire, while Republicans face discord and talk of Fairbank influence.
New York August 30 twelve wives clash as Josephine Jerome the 17 year old daughter of widow Jerome becomes the romantic focus for twelve husbands in a flat at 477 Hudson Ave Brooklyn. Agent Cheeseborough notes the husbands’ admiration while Josephine remains unaware and the widow vows to fight in court.
At the Waldorf Friday a record wager of 250000 to 150000 was arranged on the American cup races. Pittsburg stock exchange president W F Mustin led a Pittsburgh syndicate backing the Cun de fender and Walter J Kingsley of London represented an English syndicate backing the Shamrock. They met aboard the Deutschland and finalized terms with a stakeholder to be named.
ST. PAUL Aug 30 Miss Alix J Mueller a writer and philanthropist announces she will marry James Younger the bandit now on parole after 25 years in prison She formerly lived in Missouri home of the Youngers and helped obtain clemency for prisoners.
Quito reports Colombian revolutionary troops within sight of government forces on the border. A major battle is anticipated as tensions rise along the frontier.
New York reports that all ocean gambling records were broken aboard the Deutschland after its Thursday arrival. Pittsburg millionaires formed a daily pool of 500 dollars, later expanding to 1 250 dollars each, with a pool of 125 000 dollars won by W. F. Mustin of the Pittsburg stock exchange. Poker and bridge drew large sums in the smoking rooms while Col. A. R. Peacock won 50 000 dollars, President Chambers 10 000, E. M. Gattle 1 600, and Mortimer L. Schiff 31 700. Ted Sloane led early, winning 1 300, then 700 at bridge. A jockey tried to stake 1 000 in the pool, and H. Miller sold his number for less than paid, losing a 5 000 pool.
Washington August 30 Admiral Howison wrote to Assistant Secretary Hackett that if the Department feels he should not serve on the Schley court of inquiry he is ready to retire. The department will leave the matter with the naval court. Admiral Sampson at Burke Haven is said to be suffering from general debility though a postponement is unlikely. The feud between Sampson and Schley reaches wives and families in Washington with Mrs Olive Sampson Scott and Miss Mary Watson breaking social relations and signaling broader social effects this winter.
Destructive rains continue daily in Virginia with severe floods along the mountains and streams. At Sutherlin a heavy fall blocked a railroad cut for a mile. the bank broke and water swept away a sawmill two dams bridges and a barge area of crops. Bigg
Brig. Gen. William Ludlow died in Covent New York on Friday after a long illness of consumption. The general became ill upon his arrival from the Philippines last May.
The Gamewell fire alarm network nears completion with desk receivers at each firehouse. A small local alarm bell replaces the main gong for alarms outside a company district, preventing unnecessary arousal and saving horses and men from needless wear and nervous strain.
Willie K Vanderbilt appeared in Newport Rhode Island court on a speeding charge. He pleaded guilty and paid 10 dollars plus costs, with 15 dollars tendered and 49 cents in change, amid a restrained crowd.
Mrs. Martin Maginusson sues Miss Maude B. Wetherell for 30000 alleging the latter enticed her husband away from the Maginussons. Wetherell, 22, a society leader, defends that she has no reason for the suit and notes her father left a large fortune to her and her mother.
Stan ton L Wilhite buys The Photographic Studio at 237 N Pennsylvania St from Pike and Hoadly. Associating is Robert Holloway, three year finisher at Kitchell Studio. They announce formal opening September 1 and seek public patronage.
The For Sale Miscellaneous column lists bargains including a Jersey calf a gasoline stove and gasoline and gas engines offered by Schuller's at 210 N Meridian St. The page promotes sale items under the heading THE SI'S for sale.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as ideal for teething babies. It claims soothing effects softening gums relieving pain curing wind colic and diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents per bottle. Also a Sun promotional note offers ten free words under a heading.
They Are Prize Winners. First prize awarded to Ponder at Winona Lake. Do You Want a Washerwoman Read today’s Wanted Miscellaneous ads. It costs you nothing advertise vacant room for rent in The Sun.
Indiana Dental College at 8 W Cor Delaware and Chiosis accepts patients from 8 a m to 3 p m offering all kinds of dental work to the public with daily service hours specified.
The Sun notes its sale column will advertise a vacant room for rent. It mentions a high grade cigar on sale at first class drug stores distributed by C. W. Kreatl. Page seven liner advertisements are highlighted.
A letter from Mrs Terrence McGraw of 105 Concordia street credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with curing years of kidney pain and rheumatic symptoms. The ad states she bought pills at Henry J Huder’s drug store, used them as directed, and was completely cured. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as US sole agents with price 50 cents.
Warrensburg Missouri sheriff Koch leads a wide search after Willis Francis the Negro is investigated raising public anger. A mob threatened lynching of Edward Briscoe Joe Briscoe and Emmet Davenport before being restrained. Rewards total 450 dollars but public interest remains high. The piece ends with advertisements for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The Pastime Bowling Alleys have been refitted and will open for the season on September 2. The public is invited to attend the opening.
The fragmentary text reads as a page level note and a housing inquiry. It hints at rental availability and reader questions about room space while offering guidance on locating a room to rent.
The Sun lists sale results and a special train schedule with a 6:30 a.m. departure from Cincinnati and a 6:50 p.m. return, noting express service with no local stops through Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Prices shown include 1.25 dollars.
Tickets on sale daily through Sept. 10 for Colorado excursions via the Monon route. Final return limit is Oct. 31. For details contact local ticket agents.
Sunday trip departs Indianapolis at 7:30 a.m. and returns from the lake at 6:30 p.m. The Sun promotes the outing to Lake Maxinkuckee praised as one of the state’s most beautiful lakes with fine boating and fishing.
A Madison bound special train leaves Indianapolis at 7 30 a m for a Madison round trip priced at $1 25 for adults and $1 25 for the return. The service operates Sunday September 1 with a return from Madison at 6 00 p m. Passengers will find the schedule convenient for a day trip.
Boys and girls may enter by calling THE SUN office for blanks and instructions. Prizes include travel to Buffalo Pan-American Exposition and cash rewards based on subscriber numbers. 100 subscribers earn two round trip tickets plus $10. 50 subscribers earn one round trip ticket plus $5. Or get full cash equivalent.
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