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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1900

Page

2

Hanna Cracks His Whip Again on Ship Subsidy

Washington note recounts Senator Hanna defending a merchant marine subsidy bill in the Senate. He argues it will restore American shipping, boost domestic industry, and create tens of thousands of jobs in mining iron ore and shipbuilding while expanding U S sea power and national prestige.

Washington Senate Mark Hanna Money Great Britain Hanna Georgia Clay Marins Great Lakes United States Lakes Atlantic Coast

Crowds Wait for Marlowe Tickets at English's Box Office

A long line snaked around English's lobby Thursday morning as fans queued for Marlowe performances. By 2 p.m. about one third of the lower floor seats had sold each show, leaving many good seats up to the twelfth row. A Shelbyville party of 500 will arrive Friday night to reserve that many seats. Shelbyville is Charles Major's home, author of the book adapted for Miss Marlowe's play.

English’s Marlowe Shelbyville Charles Major Miss Marlowe

Humane officer calls for reforms in humane laws

Humane officer Wilson urges the next legislature to abolish overhead checks, require winter blankets of a specific weight, and mandate horses on city streets be shod. He argues one humane officer is enough for a city of this size and that humane board members should have police powers.

Wilson

Verdict awarded ten dollars in love stealing case

A Valparaiso jury awarded Dr. Claude P. Thompson of Athens, U, ten dollars against Maurice Lowenstein for fifteen thousand dollars in damages for alienating the affections of Thompson's wife.

Valparaiso Valparaiso, and Claude P. Thompson Athens Maurice Lowenstein

Local births and deaths listed with addresses and ages

Birth announcements include Will and Bessie Davis a boy E E and ave a boy Conrad and Emma Hauser a boy August and Katie Damm a boy J Henry A and Grace Von Spreckelsen a boy James S and Lena King a girl Edward and Ada Hubbard a girl Harvey and Corda Gray a girl Bechert infant 12 days Merid ian Street. Medical issues listed include gall stones erysipelas typhoid fever tuberculosis gun shot wound. Property sales list several parcels with addresses and values from brick barn to frame houses and business blocks.

Will Bessie Davis Bright-st Harvey and Corda Gray Camp-st Bechert Ashland Infant Hastedt Meridian-st Fredericka Starbrook J. Franklin Lindsey London Ave Albert Hester Yandes St Abraham H. Williams Hattie H. Merrill

Amendment Passed by Senate Davis Amendment Adopted

Washington December 12 the senate adopted the Davis amendment on a Thursday afternoon by a 65 to 17 vote. The measure clears a procedural hurdle and moves to the next stage of congressional action.

Washington Senate

Indians Threaten White Rock Agency Prompted Cavalry Response

White Rock Indian Agency reports Ute Indians threaten the agent and whites. Troop K of the Ninth Cavalry arrived from Fort Duquesne after Maj. Myron appealed for help. Trouble started a week earlier when Colorado authorities drove hunters back into Utah.

Prich Utah White Rock Ninth Cavalry Fort Duquesne Myron Colorado

White Flag Hoisted at Orchard Lake Cadet Revolt

Col Rogers of Orchard Lake military academy surrendered to revolting cadets after Thursday flag raising. Commander Lowe was deposed in response to the boys demands. Obnoxious rules removed allow cadets to talk with sweethearts by telephone. Will Nichols fined two dollars and costs by Judge Daly for operating a policy game. testimony weak and appeal filed.

Orchard Lake Military Academy Lowe Will Nichols Daly

Baseball magnates cut board of directors to four

The baseball magnates reduced the board of directors from six to four. Soden of Boston Freedman of New York Brush Rogers and Hart named members of the board of arbitration. They also ruled out a southern practice trip and set no reports for preliminary practice before April 1.

New York Soden Boston Freedman Brush Rogers and Hart

Two Bottlers Hurt as Elevator Cable Breaks

Clements of 1059 sigh street and Helmick of 826 Meridian street were badly hurt Thursday afternoon when a Jacob Metzger Co bottling elevator cable broke. They were taken to the city ambulance with sprains and possible injuries, as reports mention their condition.

Clements Sigh-St H. ‘Helmick Meridian-st Jacob Metzger & Co City Ambulance

No Gover n Favored in Chicago Boxing Bout

Dec 13 Chicago report says police will not interfere with the McGovern Gans fight at Tattersall's on Thursday night. Both fighters in good form with McGovern favored at 2 to 1.

Chicago McGovern-Gans Tattersall’s McGovern

Freight Rotting as Rail Strike Grips Midwest

President Dolphin of the O R T meets Topeka trainmen over operator strike relief. Secretary Perham predicts victory claiming defectives among existing workers. Perishable freight slows. Oklahoma orders run by telephone. In Texas at Midlothian locals force operator out and mob drives replacements from the station.

ST. Louis Dolphin Topeka Perham Oklahoma Midlothian Tex

Bryan Denies NY Report of Senate Election

Lincoln Nebraska December 13 W J Bryan says a New York paper's claim that he will be elected a senator is false. He states the report is inaccurate and not grounded in reality.

Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan New York

Actor Wm. Faversham in Relapse After Illness

New York reports actor William Faversham facing renewed danger after a relapse overnight. He has been ill for two weeks following an operation for appendicitis and has not yet rallied.

New York Wm. Faversham

Will of Uncle Billy Jackson Probated Thursday

The will of Uncle Billy Jackson was probated Thursday afternoon. It leaves small requests to a large number of nephews.

Billy” Jackson

Edward Eason Named Trustee Adjudged Insane

Peoria Illinois December 13 Edward Eason named by Governor to the board of the incurable insane hospital was Wednesday adjudged insane.

Peoria, Ill Edward &. Easton Govanner Incurable Insane Hospital

City Life Highlights From Local Meetings And Events

Mr. Oliver Willard Pierce to give a recital in the Propylaeura Thursday evening. Matinee musicale books Mrs. Fannie Bloomfield Zeigler for January. Flower show at First Baptist Church closed. Netted $600 for the Ladies' social circle. Marion county eclectic medical society to be organized Thursday night. About 290 men graded the Greenwood to Franklin highway for the electric road. Indiana mine workers favor a home for aged miners in Indianapolis. Safety board salary limit debate to raise over $600 yearly. Charles Blandell sues United States Express for $10,000 in Superior Court. Marion county legislators guests at Manufacturers' Club meeting. Shortridge High School camera club entertains Friday. prizes for fall contest. Big Four trainmen meeting at Occidental may federate with others. Eight new smallpox cases in Allen county, one conflu ent. most from Ohio. Scheme to convert Munice normal school into a state institution discussed. Frank H. Holland sues L B. & W. railroad for $500 over stock car floor. Weber council 274, Y M T U elects Barrett president and officers.

Fannie Bloomfield Zeigler First Baptist Church Marion County Eclectic Medical Society Eclectic Medical College Greenwood Franklin Indiana United Mineworkers’ Executive Board Indianapolis Hyde Board of Safety Charles Blandell United States Express Company Marion County Manufacturers’ Club Shortridge High School Camera Club Glee Club Occidental Allen County State Health Board Ohio Muncie Terre Haute Normal Joseph Te ‘Weber James Dalton R.M Reilley Financelal Thomas J Henry Alecers

President to appoint John W. Yerkes as internal revenue commissioner

The president announced to Representatives Boering and Pugh of Kentucky that John W. Yerkes will be appointed internal revenue commissioner.

Washington Boering and Pugh Kentucky John W. Yerkes Internal Revenue

Gompers to Stay, AFL Proceedings in Louisville

In Louisville, the American Federation of Labor convened swiftly with M. B. Carrick of Pittsburgh arriving to protest a boycott on American Glass Co products. Delegates adopted a resolution denouncing Secretary of the Treasury for alleged Zionist influence on Dowie and another urging eight hour legislation in states lacking such laws. President Gompers is expected to be re elected.

Carrick Pittsburg American Glass Company

Education official Griffiths accused of large school fund theft

Cincinnati reports conflict over a graft case in which Griffiths of the educational board allegedly stole large sums from tuition fees. The Post cites 130000 while The Times-Star lists 345827.22 with a total shortage reported around 410122.22.

the Commercial Tribune Griffiths Educational Board The Times-Star

Allerton Merritt Sought After Missing $18,000 Shortfall

New York Dec 13 It is announced that Allerton Merritt formerly a ten dollar per week bookkeeper at the Wee hawken wharf company is missing and $18,000 in his accounts cannot be found.

New York Allerton Merritt Weehawken Wharf Company

Messiah Must Go Demands Outburst in Weldon Farm Clash

About 100 residents near Weldon farm led by George Jacob Schweinfurth press a paper demand that he depart the community at once. They accuse Schweinfurth of being a deceiver and fraud, a wolf in sheep's clothing and a disgrace to society.

Rockford Weldon Farm George Jacob Schweinfurth Schweinfurth

Daisy Reed Arrested in Larceny Case at Mrs Martin Home

Daisy Reed domestic worker for Mrs Martin of 231 North Liberty Street was arrested by Detectives Splan and Lancaster on Wednesday night charged with drunkenness and petit larceny. Mrs Martin reported a $21 loss and Reed claimed money was sent by a traveling man. Reed refused to testify and the trial was continued to Tuesday.

Daisy Reed

Winning Boy Credits Grape-Nuts For Exam Success

A Vicksburg Mississippi boy J B Smith praises Grape-Nuts for boosting health and energy during study. He says breakfast with the cereal helped him recover from illness and achieve the highest class average and plans to compete for a gold medal in military drill at an upcoming exhibition.

Vicksburg J. B. Smith Grove Third Streets Bro. Garbrial Yeon

Indianapolis Stock Yards cattle and hog quotes

Indianapolis stockyards report cattle receipts 850 with Thursday shipmen ts. Good to prime steers 1,350 lb plus range $5.10 to $5.70. hogs receipts 7,500 with good to choice medium to heavy weights quoted $4.50 to $4.95. Sheep receipts 400 with good to choice lambs $5.00 to $5.25. Interstate yards also noted with various animal prices and averages for 1,200 to 1,400 lb cattle and light to heavy veals.

Indianapolis Cccces Coceesee Seeees Eaverdasneres Ein Nvge Interstate Seeeveses Anne

Grain Prices Fluctuate in December Milling Freight Market

Market notes show mixed bids for wheat and corn ranges with No 2 red at 74 to 72 cents on milling freight. White and mixed grades for white corn and No 3 yellow offered in varied cents, reflecting a volatile commodities session.

Chicago grain and livestock prices through December report

Market rundown shows wheat and corn edging lower with No. 2 and No. 3 grades quoted, oats down about 4 cents, and mixed grain movements. Livestock and dairy items list fair to steady prices for turkeys ducks geese butter and various cheeses with small shifts in creamery products.

Chicago

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