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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1901

Page

3

Elks Officers Defend German Village Show License Claim

Secretary Davey contends the Elks German village operates under a government license, not a show license, while acknowledging no county or city license was displayed. He denies drunkenness though witnesses report inebriated patrons. police presence was heavy but Thursday night proceedings grew calmer after The Sun’s report.

Davey Elks’ Wonderland Management Elks SUN Enue

Flynn Renounces Stance on Pogue Route Fight in Indy

Bill Flynn declares indifference to the route for the Indianapolis Southern railroad amid Pogue's run controversy. Negley questions track elevation as a condition and Coburn writes in support, arguing opposition stems from railroad and coal interests and that the Commercial Club should not block the project.

Bhi” Flynn Indianapolis Southern Railroad Bookwalter Pogue Flynn Negley Council Finance and Franchises Committee Indianapd Board of Works John Coburn

Indianapolis bids to host new army post and encampments

Addison C Harris reports from Washington that Indianapolis aims to secure a national military post capable of annual encampments with 25 000 soldiers. The plan envisions mobilization and large rifle and cannon ranges, with competition from Ohio Falls, Indiana. Secretary Root said a military board would draft regulations before Congress决定.

Washington Indianapolis Ohio Falls Ind Louisville Harris Root Military Board Congress

Chimney Smokes Prompt City Officials Over Smoke Complaint

Building Inspector Bartel warns Mayor Bookwalter and K P officials at the Knights of Pythias building about a chimney that smokes horribly in violation of the town ordinance. No response or apology has been received as Mayor Bookwalter is away on chancellor duties.

Bartel Charles A. Bookwalter Charles A. Bodkwalter K. of P.'s Kk. of P Bookwalter

Yates Called to Washington as Roosevelts Attacks Boer Proclamation

Gov. Yates faces White House dispatch as President Roosevelt does not dismiss the Boer proclamation. Republican critics call it impolitic and harmful. Separately in Cincinnati the wedding date for Miss Julia Foraker and Francis King Wainwright is set for January 8 in Washington.

Springfield Yates Washington Roosevelt Cincinnati Julia Foraker Senator Foraker Francis King Wainwright Philadelphia

Death of Brig. Gen. James Argyl Smith Sentinel figure in Mississippi

Jackson Mississippi December 6 Brig Gen James Argyl Smith marshal of the supreme court of Mississippi and former state superintendent of education died Friday from pneumonia.

Jackson, Miss James Argyl Smith Supreme Court of Mississippi

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tab Let’s

Advertisement claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets relieve dullness after meals and improve appetite. It mentions symptoms such as bad taste, torpid liver, constipation, headaches, and general malaise as conditions the product purportedly addresses.

Reformed tramp repays kindness in Chester store

A well dressed man entered Mrs. Erskin's store in Chester on Thursday and handed her money saying he is square with the world. He recalled a tramp's plea for help years ago and chose to reform and start working to pay back the debt.

Chester

Yankee Wardogs message from Washington dispatches mobility

Secretary Long cabled Captain Perry to move from Panama to Guayquil. The Machias was ordered back to Hampton Roads.

Long Panama Washington Capt. Perry Iowa Guayaquil Machias Hampton Roads

Vigilance Committee Threat Strikes Shiner Town

White supremacist notices threaten death to Negroes without homes in Shiner Texas. The posters signed Vigilance committee bear a skull and crossbones and warn of immediate trouble if residents do not leave. Local fear spreads as authorities assess the threat.

Fort Worth Tex Shiner Vigilance Committee

Local Merchant Reports Robbery at Washington Street Store

A merchant at 430 East Washington Street reports a robbery incident. The suspect implied police involvement and fled after entering the store on Thursday. Police were informed Friday and are investigating.

Tonka Talpa Soap Sold as Best Infant Soap

The Stewart Soap Co promotes Tonka Talpa Soap as the safest infant soap, claiming it soothes all infant skin ailments and heals quickly. The lather is mild and safe to leave on the skin. Sold by dealers at 10 cents per cake, Cincinnati, Ohio.

the Stewart Soap CO Cincinnati, Ohio

Dr Draughtsman Bert Dewees Ends Life After Arrest

Bert J. Dewees 24 a city draughtsman suicided after an arrest for drunkenness in Terre Haute Indiana He bought strychnine claiming rats were eating city engineer records and took the poison in an alley His father Prof Dewees a blind music teacher and the Rose Polytechnic Institute alumnus.

Terre Haute Ind Bert J. Dewees Dewees Rose Polytechnic Institute

Five Pastors Refuse To Tie Marriage Knot In Springfield

John M. Good former mayor of Springfield married Jessie Minnick after five ministers declined to officiate citing church rules and conscience over his divorce. Rev. R. Schultz of Grace Reform Church presided. Minnick, head of a major floral firm, and Good, a wealthy former mayor, had earlier seen reelection after a Garfield law ouster.

Springfield John M. Good Jessie Minnick R. Schultz Grace Reformed Church

City owes $1500, Barber Asphalt seeks payment

The Barber asphalt company claims the city owes it 1500 dollars for street work done under the previous administration and demands payment. The Board of Works disclaims knowledge of the claim, and the dispute centers on whether City Engineer Jeup ordered the work.

Barber ‘Asphalt Company Board of Works Board Asphalt People Jeup

Express Train Crash Narrowly Averts Disaster

An express train on the Frankfurt line jumped the track and crashed into the station wall, tearing through to the waiting room center. No passengers were injured, and the train halted safely after the impact.

Frankfort-On-The-Main

Court inquiry faults Schley in five counts

A Washington special reports the court of inquiry found Admiral Schley at fault in five counts including delaying the flying squadron misrepresenting reasons to return to Key West failure to engage the Colon unbecoming conduct in the Schley Hodgeson clash and disobedience of orders. No confirmation from Washington is available.

New York Wasington Admiral Schley Key West Schley-Hodgson Washington

Moorenville Man Fined 1500 for Shooting At Two Pedestrians

Albert Price described as Moorenville resident faced police court after firing at two pedestrians on Indiana avenue. Judge Stubbs fined him 1500. Price claimed memory gaps and said he once lived in Arizona and wished to enlist to go to the Philippines where he could “do lots of shooting.” He targeted Henry Haberly of North Illinois street and later William Dickson, identified as a Black man.

Albert Price Indiana Ave Stubbs Arizona Philippines Henry Haberly N. Illinois St William Dickson

Henderson Names Members to Key House Panels

Speaker Henderson announced the Ways and Means committee with Fayne of New York as chairman and 17 members including Steele of Indiana. Hemenway of Indiana joins the Appropriations committee, with Cannon of Illinois as its chairman.

Washington Henderson Fayne New York Steele Indiana Hemenway Cannon Illinois

Freight Train Collision Kills Engineer in Decatur Yard

An eastbound Southern freight train collided with a switch engine in Decatur yards during a heavy snowstorm. Engineer H. B. Cooper was killed, and engineers Reed Partlowe and fireman Ike Almstead, plus Jim Webb, were seriously injured. Both engines were demolished and transportation delayed about five hours.

New Decatur Ala Southern Decatur Cooper Reed Partlowe Ike Almstead Jim Webb

Homes on Easy Payments Final in The Sun

Fragmentary OCR mentions homes and easy payments with phrases like you can final then in The Sun pages. No clear events, dates, or names available.

Milwaukee man killed by electric car in St Louis

M McTierney of Milwaukee was fatally struck by an electric car in St Louis on Friday morning. He was identified posthumously by a tinsmiths union membership card.

ST. Louis, Mo M. McTierney Milwaukee Wis The Tinners’ Union

Dresden Savings Bank Depositors Face 7.5 Million Mark Loss

The Dresden savings bank depositors, after an assignment on Thursday, will lose 7.5 million marks. The event marks a significant financial collapse affecting local savers and the institution's creditors.

Dresden Savings Bank

Twenty five Below Zero Record In Ballston

Ballston New York woke to a rare winter frigid snap as the thermometer stood at 25 degrees below zero Friday morning marking a historic cold spell for the area.

Ballston N. Y

Births Deaths and Marriages in Friday Astrology Forecast

Friday astrology notes multiple births with several named couples and residences. Listings include six boys and five girls with birthplaces in addresses such as 2220 Hovey street and 3736 N Capitol avenue. Deaths cite Jans Fautz and T J Owens. Marriages list four couples including Robert Grueger and Anna Beck and Carl Radtke and Mollie Watson.

Robert Grueger Anna M. Beck Carl Radtke Mollie Watson Albert.e. Kelley Amanda Gaines Thomas C. Moreau Clara L.brackea

Local Property Additions And Court Prose

Listings show additions and repairs with prices for multiple properties including 162 S Meridian and 539 E Washington. James Collins, police court prosecutor, will leave for Boston Saturday to visit his mother. Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup sells for 25 cents a bottle and claims to cure throat troubles.

James Collins Boston

Fragmentary notice with phone and address data

OCR snippet shows contact details including a phone number 890 123 125 and an address Sohfo st. The fragment lacks clear event context or formal notice structure.

Ity Sohfo

Burgess Improves. No Immediate Danger Now

Dr. Eugene Davis said Friday Mrs. QO A Burgess, once thought near death, has improved and faces no imminent danger. Burgess serves as national president of the Woman's Christian Board of Missions, a role she has held since 1890 and is widely known as a Christian worker in the state.

Eugene Davis QO. A. Burgess

Disappearance of Captain A. P. Thomasson Shocks Jacksonville

In Jacksonville on December 6, reports say Captain A. P. Thomasson vanished after going ashore to buy deck iron from the barkentine Tarry Merridy. Authorities suspect foul play as the missing mariner remains unfound.

Jacksonville Fla A. P. Thomasson Tarry Merridy Thomasson

Sullivan Minstrel Company Strands in Massena After Sheriff Forbids Sparring

A minstrel company led by John L Sullivan is stranded in Massena after a four day road trip when the sheriff forbids Sullivan to spar.

Sullivan Ogdensburg N. Y John L. Sullivan Massena

Butler ill with smallpox in Philadelphia office

Allen Butler grandson of Jay Cook is reported ill with smallpox while at Drexel Co. bankers in Philadelphia. Relatives believe exposure occurred through handling money contaminated with the disease.

Philadelphia Allen Butler Jay Cook Butler Drexel & Co

Indianapolis Union Stockyards Cattle and Hog Quotations

Indianapolis union stockyards reports cattle receipts around 1 000 with varied grades and weights from 1 100 to 1 500 pounds and hog receipts near 7 500. Quotations show ranges for prime to common cattle and mixed hog lots with several price brackets and weight classes.

Sheep market notes and price listings fragment

Fragmentary OCR item showing sheep categories and weights. Mentions common sheep, stockers, feeding sheep and a bucks price per hundred pounds, but details are incomplete and unclear.

Hogs Prices At Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis

Hogs receipts number 80 shipments around 500. Quotations list good to choice medium and heavy hogs with price ranges from about 4.10 to 5.60 per hundredweight. Market shows mixed lights and roughs with varying bids.

UNION Indianapolis Cves Calva Interstate Stock Yards

Grain and dairy prices slip and rise in Chicago markets

Chicago market report shows mixed moves with wheat up fractions, corn steady, oats down, and pork and lard higher. Eggs and butter edge higher with cheese and dairy items varying. live poultry prices list a range for hens, springs, turkeys, chickens, ducks, and geese.

Chicago Ilsc New York

Grain and hay market report with varied prices and car inventories

Market notes show wheat and corn prices firming at multiple grades with ranges from 76 to 80 cents for wheat and 66 to 68 percent for corn. Oats and bay prices steady, with Timothy hay bids from 11.75 to 12.35 dollars. Inspections list several cars by grade, including No. 2 white and mixed corn and hay car counts.

Timothy Hay Prairie

Prices for poultry and eggs listed in old market notes

Market prices show old stock lines for turkeys and hens with per pound figures, and other poultry terms. The fragment mentions old turkey hens, old toms, and price indicators in cents per pound, indicating a historical price listing.

Wholesale Groceries and Produce Prices Listed for Market

The page lists a broad range of items with prices for turkey, ducks, geese, fowls, eggs, cheese, hides, tallow, and extensive grocery goods. Coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, rice, produce, and meats are shown with unit prices and per bag or per bushel rates, reflecting a dense midwestern or eastern market ledger. The entry also includes hardware and chemical items with per unit costs.

Java Rio Bourbon Santos Golden Santos Prime Santos Ariosa Lion Jersey Caracas Dillsworth's Gates Columbia H. P. Navy New Orleans Carolina

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