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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1900

Page

2

Mason J. Osgood Dies Suddenl y in Indianapolis

Mason J. Osgood 74 a prominent Indianapolis citizen died suddenly at his Meridian Street home after years of heart trouble He organized the Sheridan brick works and served as Marion Trust Company director He owned extensive real estate and built homes for buyers on monthly payments leaving an adopted daughter and a widow since five years ago He recalled early Indianapolis noting the first door and window screens in the city and his north side real estate growth with farm land now worth thousands.

Mason’ J.osgood Indianapolis Meridian St Sheridan Brick Works Marion Trust Company Second Presbyterian Church Meridian-st Osggood New England Central-ave Thirtyth Thirty-fourth-sts Qhiost

George W. Gadd Buried After Heart Disease Death

George W. Gadd of 327 North East Street died Saturday from heart disease. He was an expert accountant and charter member of the local Knights of Honor lodge. The funeral service was held Monday morning with lodge participation before the body was sent to Shelbyville for burial.

George W. Gadd N. East St Lodge Knights of Honor Shelbyville

Unknown Man among Charleston Tenn wreck victims on Southern railroad

A dispatch from Chatta-Hoga reports an unidentified Indianapolis man among those killed in a Southern railroad wreck at Charleston Tennessee Sunday. He claimed to be a moulder with a partner in Indianapolis. Conductor David Glover and a tramp also died. Thirty five carloads of coal were denished.

SUN Chatta- Hoga Indianapolis Southern Railroad Charleston

Wolves kill two Bertrand children near Englishman's river

News from Vancouver reports the deaths of Bert Rand, 13, and his sister after a wolf attack near Englishman's river. Bert fought the wolves with a pocket knife before he died, and the girl died of fright upon reaching home. The boy killed one wolf.

Vancouver B. C Bertrand

Brass plates stolen in Goshen theft case

In Goshen Indiana on Friday night brass plates valued at 175 dollars were stolen from the Big Four company. Sheriff Eliott traced the theft to his brother in law Robert Woods turnkey at the county jail. Woods denies guilt but evidence is sufficient to convict.

Goshen Ind Big Four Company Eliott Robert Woods Woods

Prince Carl steamer massacre killer confesses in Stockholm

Stockholm reports Phillip Nordlund who fatally harmed seven men and wounded five on the steamer Prince Carl last May confessed Monday, saying he acted to avenge himself on mankind. He was severely harmed here earlier.

Stockholm Phillip Nordlund Carl

Tragic Drowning Reported In Paducah Ravine

Passersby found the bodies of Ed Crawford aged 2 and Jeff Hubbard aged 28 in a southern Paducah ravine. They had disappeared a week earlier while intoxicated and were believed to have left town. They likely attempted to cross a footbridge and drowned in back water when they slipped.

Paducah Ed. Crawford Jeff Hubbard

Detroit Judge Demands Governor Retract Charges

Judge Welst of Lansing, who sentenced Gen. White to ten years, demands Gov. Pingree retract his charges or face impeachment proceedings. Pingree ignores the demand and may be cited for contempt.

Etroit Mich

Stops the e Cough on Works Oe the Celd

The item notes a remedy or advice to halt coughing relating to works on the field. It mentions the era, possibly early civic or medical guidance, with a focus on practical health measures for the public. No specific names or dates are clearly readable.

Bynum Nomination Backed as House Cuts $1 Million

The House Appropriations Committee trimmed nearly 1 million dollars from the legislative executive and judicial bill, while the government faces a total expense of 24 496 308 27 for the year ending June 30 1902. President pro tempore actions and senate sessions mark a busy day as Towne enters the unexpired term and the Hay Pauncefote treaty is reviewed in executive session. Robinson demands sick leave limits be reconsidered amid departmental illness concerns.

Washington Senate Nelson Minnesota Charles A. Towne Davis Towne Wm. D. Bynum Committee On Judiciary House Bingham Robinson Indiana Gaines Tennessee

Tewksbury Found Living Under Old Alias in Mexico

New York reports Lewis G. Tewksbury, a broker who vanished last July with debts of $600,000, is living in Mexico City under a false name and conducting a banking business. Attorney Oppenheim confirms the telegraphic tip and notes Tewksbury once owned famous pacers John R Gentry and Robert J before selling his house and horses amid misfortune.

New York Wall Sr Lewis G. Tewksbury Mexico Jang Oppenheim Tewks- Laes Telegraph Tewksbury Fast Pacers John R.,.gentry Robert J

American Warship Delayed to February Over Morocco Indemnity

Washington reports that an American warship will not sail to Morocco to demand 5000 indemnity for an American’s death until mid February. Consul Gunmere in Tangier notes Moroccan religious ceremonies will span over a month with no public business, leading to the postponement.

Washington Morocco Gunmere Tangier State Department

Iceberg Falls on Actress at National Theater Rehearsal

An iceberg canvas prop toppled during a rehearsal of The Girl From Up There at the National theater in Washington injuring Miss Ay Diamond. She sustained a severe injury to her lower limb but is described as doing as well as could be expected.

Washington Miss Ay Diamond National Theater Edna May Company

Births Marriages and Deaths Listing with Multiple Names

A late 19th or early 20th century births marriages and deaths list records many individuals by age address and cause. Entries include infants two hours old and adults with heart disease tuberculosis meningitis typhoid fever and other illnesses. Several couples are named with their residences and spouses listed.

Home repair bids from local residents listed

E. E. Demott at 128 Nordykeave bids for a shed at 65 dollars M Willard Fontaine at 218 Walcott street adds 55 dollars for an addition Elizabeth Haugh at 1815 Walcott street bids 57 dollars for a shed.

E. E. Demott Nordykeave Shed M. Willard Fontaine Walcott-st Elizabeth Haugh

Police Board Tries Patrolman Coulson for Conduct Unbecoming

Monday afternoon the Board of Safety charged Patrolman Jos Coulson with conduct unbecoming an officer. It was alleged he spent money owed to him by the police force while his wife died, amid gambling and carousing.

Board of Safety Jos. Coulson

Silent Ten Minutes in Union Station Honors Uncle Billy Jackson

The clock at Union Station paused at 2 pm Monday as trains halted and staff kept still for ten minutes in memory of Uncle Billy Jackson, veteran railroader who died Sunday. Newsstands, ticket office, and restaurant doors closed while Belt Line engineers stopped throttles. The quiet tribute marked a solemn moment in the railway community.

Billy” Jackson

Persian envoy Gen Isaac Khan resigns post in Washington

Persia's new minister to the United States Gen Isaac Khan Mofakhamed Doulet presented credentials to the State Department. He is the shah's second accredited diplomat to this country with ten years since the first minister Hadja Hassan Ghouli Khan left Washington. After enduring newspaper mockery he resigned in high dudgeon, citing insult to himself and the shah.

Washington Dee Persia United States Isaac Khan Mofakhamed Doulet Dooley State Department Hadja Hassan Ghouli Khan Dudgeon

Sells divorce trial heads into fifth week costs poised at 25000

In Columbus Ohio on December 10 the fifth week of the Sells divorce trial opened with Mrs Sells beginning her defense. Daily costs run 200 to 300 dollars and the total may reach 25000 paid by Peter Sells regardless of the outcome. The Lindermuth deposition about a visit to a questionable house in Chattanooga is being read.

Suit mix up over railroad life insurance merger

A suit by Mrs. Nannie Green against the Reserve life insurance company was found to target the wrong defendant. The policy was with the Railroad men and employer's accident association, later merged into the Railroad men's life insurance company which joined with Reserve.

Nannie Green Reserve Life Insurance Company Railroad Men and Employer’ Accident Association Railroad Men’s Life Insurance Company Reserve Company

Robber's Roost at Washington described by labor leaders

At a Louisville gathering on December 16 labor leaders led by President Gompers named committees on the Porto Rican message the eight hour law and compulsory arbitration. The body endorsed the initiative and referendum for labor legislation and passed resolutions supporting telegraphers postal clerks and municipal ownership of street railways and utilities. Debate saw Max Hayes of Cleveland denounce Congress as that robber's roost at Washington while F E Bracken defended Hanna's record for union labor.

Louisville American Federation of Labor Gompers Department of Labor Max Hayes Cleveland Congress Washington Marcus Auroria Borealis Hanna FE. L. Bracken

Vanderbilt Astor Alliance Sealed in Quiet Wedding

Miss Daisy Post niece of a Vanderbilt and James Lawrence Van Alen Astor grandson were married Monday at noon in New York by Bishop Potter. The marriage unites the Astor and Vanderbilt houses and was marked by gifts totaling about 250000 dollars.

New York Daisy Post Vanderbilt James Lawrence van Alen Astor Bishop Potter Vandervilt

Sympathy for Jessie Morrison in Castle murder case

Miss Jessie Morrison held in Eldorado Kansas charged with murdering Mrs Castle received many sympathy letters and flowers from four states. One admirer sent ten dollars. Judge Redden defended the prisoner through the morning session as the trial nears jury deliberations likely Monday night.

Eldorado, Kas Jessie Morrison Castle Redden

Night bicycle race roars at Madison Square Garden

New York December 10 reports a marathon Madison Square Garden track race opening at midnight before about 23,000 fans. Warry Elkes led early with a 25 mile first hour pace as teams relayed riders to cover 12 hours per 24. standings show Elkes & McFarland at 207 miles with many pairs around 266 miles. gaps and details remain from the event.

New York Madison Square Garden Warry Elkes Charles Miller Walthour Elkes & McFarland Simar & Gouglatz Pierce &McEach

Dinner Row Incident Endangers Man at Alley Meeting

John Heide of West Indianapolis was taken to police headquarters with a bleeding chest after a confrontation with Tom Brown in an alley over $1.40. Brown allegedly struck Heide with brass knuckles. police pursue Brown.

John Heide Indianapolis Tom Brown Brown

Governor Mount Heads to Washington for Governors Meeting

Governor Mount Jeff travels to Washington on Monday afternoon to join a meeting of governors aimed at planning the capital celebration. En route he will visit New York to meet Presbyterian committee seeking a Carnegie donation for the Winona assembly in Indiana.

Mount Jeff Washington New York Andrew Carnegie Winona, Ind

Mrs White Dies After Assault and Lynching

Rome Georgia December 10 Mrs White who was assaulted by Bud Rufus colored at Early died Sunday night never regaining consciousness Rufus was lynched following the attack.

Rome

Oriental and wool rugs on sale at Smyrna store

Smyrna offers rugs of various sizes and patterns including 31x60 and 36x72 inches, Axminster and Anatolian styles, all wool art squares, and discounted prices from $1.50 to $11.00. Also listed are curtains, tapestries, window shades, and expansion rods with sale prices and ranges.

Smyrna Axminster

Neely Habeas Corpus Case Before Supreme Court

United States Supreme Court hears habeas corpus arguments in the Neely postal fraud case concerning Cuba. Lawyer Lindsay argues Cuba’s current government is unconstitutional and that extradition powers hinge on treaty status. Government counsel seeks U S occupation rights under the Paris treaty and asserts sovereignty permits extradition.

Washington United States Supreme Court CG. FL W. Neely Cuba Neely John D. Lindsay Congress Paris United States

Cornetist Levy Declares Bankruptcy at Conn Factory

Cornet tester Jules Levy of the Conn Instrument Company in Elkhart is bankrupt with debts of 19,987 dollars and 15 cents and assets of 450 dollars. He clashed with Mr Conn over daily factory hours while earning 34,000 dollars over four years.

Conn Musical Instrument Factory Elkhart Mr. Conn

Judge to Appoint Receiver for Fraternal Co operative Assoc

Judge Leathers heard arguments in a case alleging the Fraternal Co operative association a building and loan group with an expense fund is insolvent. Chas BE Worth a stockholder seeks a receiver. A receiver will be appointed if counsel cannot agree on a man Tuesday morning.

Judge Leathers Fraternal Cooperative Association Chas. BE. Worth Fraternal ‘Co-Operative Association

Chicago Markets Wheat and corn prices slide in December trades

Chicago markets report wheat and corn futures weakened during December dealings. Wheat for December eased to 69% and May to 7c. Corn declined with December at 2576 and May at 263, showing a broad downturn across grain prices.

Chicago

Horses and cattle market reports from Indianapolis and Interstate yards

Cattle receipts at Indianapolis and Interstate Stock Yards on Dec 10 show mixed to good demand with quotes for good to prime export steers 1350 to 1500 lbs at 5.10 to 5.40, and fair to medium steers 1200 to 1400 lbs at about 4.90 to 5.25. Hogs receipts 2000 at fair to good weights quoted 4.75 to 5.25, sheep receipts 180 with good to choice lambs at 4.50 to 5.00 and common to medium lambs 3.00 to 3.75.

Indianapolis Mornday

Wheat and hay market bids and inspections report

Grain prices show No. 2 red wheat around 74e to 72c, No. 1 white white at 3712c, No. 3 white at 8T4c, and No. 3 yellow near 3744c. Oats and hay steady with No. 1 timothy at 13.50 dollars. inspections list multiple cars by grade including wheat, corn and mixed lots.

Newcorn Timothy

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Mason J. Osgood Geo. W. Gadd Chattanooga Nordlund Bynum Iator House Committee On Appropriations Edna May William and Maegie Crayton Lambert St Sam and Margaret Forest Bailey Gertrude Pursley Vermont St Wiliam Cora Sluck Buchanan St William Heckman Lowa St William N. Jackson Ida M. Kistner Louisa Muesenkamp Charles H. Bartmann S. East-st William B. Cory Lexington Ave Charles M. Simmons New Jersey St Alabama St Charles F. Nagele‘sen Indiana Ave George Gadd East St Isaac N. Osborn Insane Hospital Celia Green Raymond St Levi B. Sarauely Maude Ray Lee R. Shirley Gertrude Butterfield Henry Lee Leotta Davis Dell S. Vandivier Dora Radford Arthur Grwin Rosetta Davis Bert Welshaus Bertie Clark Charles Byrd Etta &Endall Kage California Elgin Creamery ATG Abe G&g Mammoth Ci NL New Jersey Delaware Ohio Massachusetts Ave Noble At Price Shelby St Fountain-square W. Washington West Indians Ave L. A. Jackson Wm. H. Block Co Wm.h. Block Co North Pole Old Maid Mother Goose Cat Fer Little Artist Sosah Rene Bettas Renee Dic Bear Bargain Table Malin BAC Yard Union Railway Tener Oe New Virginia New Orleans Mer Washington-st Virginia Save Wholesale Dept Alabama-st Will Dooley Columbus, O Sells van Alen Jessie Kansas Mount Mrs. White Secesee Senvers Esse Eod Ceeeee Eee Peeeee Nottingham Sautenburg Wasaeies Cedaadae The Supreme Court Young Americas Cornetist Levy Jules Levy Union Live Stock Market Interstate Live Stock Market City Grain Market
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