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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1900

Page

2

Castellane Suit Over Bric-a-brac Debt Resumes in Paris

The Castellane-Wertheimer civil case returns to court with Wertheimer suing for 12 946 francs while the Castellanes counter for damages. Wertheimer accuses the couple of inflated prices on imitations. Bonnet claims the pair were swindled and protected by the court. Foucault brands Castellane a knave. decision reserved.

London Paris Castellane-Wertheimer Wertheimer Countess de Castellane Castellanes Maitre Bonnet Maitre Foucault Castellano Fool

Sugar War Sizzles Then Wanes in Market

Sugar trust stock led the market with a dramatic start rising about four points from Saturday's close, but profit taking pulled it back and erased the gain. Traders cited a rumored settlement between the trust and the Arbuckles, though no confirmation could be obtained from key figures in the sugar district or on Wall Street.

New York Sugar Trust Weall-st Trust Arbuckles Sugar District Wall-st River Front

Man in Shooting Opens Pronounced Improving

Washington reports Samuel Mac Donald, who killed Auditor Morris and then shot himself, is slightly better after operations. Surgeons packed his wounds with gauze. removal is likely Wednesday. If no hemorrhages occur, recovery is considered probable.

Washington Samuel MacDonald Auditor Morris MacDonald

War Department board resumes hazing inquiry at West Point

The war department board of inquiry met again at West Point on December 26 to continue investigating the alleged hazing of Cadet Boot. The panel is expected to finish its work this week and then return to Bristol, Pennsylvania, to review material already gathered at the home of the deceased cadet.

West Point War Department Board of Inquiry Bristol

Federal Court Delays Criminal Docket to January Ninth

Judge Thomas of the federal court postponed all criminal cases set for Wednesday until January 9. The case of Alvord, a defaulting bank teller, was carried over with the others.

New York Thomas Federal Court Alvord

Calgary Fire Devastates Business District In West Canada

A Wednesday blaze in Calgary N W T destroyed most of the business section causing damages totaling about 100000 dollars. Fire officials expect further investigations and assess rebuilding costs.

Calgary

City items include insurance payout and lawsuits in Garfield park case

Controller Johnson collected 2000 dollars insurance for the destroyed Garfield park shelter house. Margaret Hamilton sues the street car company for 7000 dollars over a torn up street and fall. A Wabash druggist, Arthur S. Chisholm, files bankruptcy with 1675 dollars assets and 5419.61 liabilities. Louisa Varnes seeks 5000 dollars from surgeons for a broken arm misset. William Avery sues 1000 dollars for a derrick accident. Indiana historical society meets Thursday at 2 pm in the state house rooms. Sidney telephone company to operate in Kosciusko, Wabash and White counties with 3000 dollar capital. James Whitcomb Riley rests from readings and plans Milwaukee appearance Friday. Joseph Heese on trial for alleged murder attempt last April after a road quarrel with neighbor Sant Campbell.

Johnson Garfield Park Margaret Hamilton Walnurst Arthur S. Chisholm Charles Steele Louisa Varnes Superior Court George H. T. House Joseph W. Bates William Avery John A. Schu Matcher Stone Mason Contracting Company Indiana Historical Society State House Sidney Telephone Company Koscusko Wabash Whitely Hugh R. Richards Melani & Richards Ornamental Iron Founders James Whitcomb Riley Henry Eltel N. Meridienst Milwaukee Wisconsin Teachers’ Association

Cure and Price of Bromo-Quinine Tablets

A fragment notes a cold remedy labeled Bromo-Quinine Tablets, stating a cure price of 25 cents. The entry reads like an old health ad or patent medicine claim with brief product details.

Attack on Burlington club house rocks Flora resort row

A mob struck the Burlington club house in Flora Indiana on Tuesday night breaking windows and spilling the liquor into the street. Temperance supporters oppose the saloon and the building has been damaged by dynamite in prior incidents.

Burlington Club House Burlington Club

NOW A BLACK PRINCE

James King a colored waiter in New York says he has received word from South Africa that he has become a prince and heir to a large fortune. His father was chief of a South African tribe and died in November. King once served as a butler for a wealthy Hamilton family and traveled the world. He now earns seven dollars a week and plans to go to South Africa after New Year with his wife to claim the title and fortune.

New York James King South Africa King Hamilton Wwew York

Deadly Stove Polish Fire Claims One Life in Buffalo

In Buffalo on December 26 a bottle of patent fluid stove polish ignited during cleaning. Mrs. Stephen Donahue died from burns, while Edward Fox and Leona Donahue suffered serious injuries as flames spread through the home.

Stephen Donahue Edward Fox Leona Donahue

Suing Squire Hawkins Over Alleged Bank Treatment

George Milligan sues Squire Jesse Hawkins of Wayne township for 2500 dollars claiming he was fined ten dollars and jailed ten days for not paying a dog tax after a venue change was refused. He asserts the change of venue was not requested and the justice advised his attorney. Dove Johnson is named as one of Hawkins bondsmen and was made a defendant.

George Milligan Jesse Hawkins Wayne Township Hawkins Dove Johnson

Pope's Physician Opposes Midnight Mass as Jubilee Begins

In Rome on December 26 Dr. Lapponi, the pope's physician, resists a midnight mass on December 31 though the pope favors it and will likely prevail. The pope drafts a Latin ode for the new century as the Romano reports a papal bull promising six months of jubilee in every diocese.

Rome Lapponi

Small-pox In Pittsburg Adds Six New Cases

Pittsburg reports six additional small-pox cases sent to the hospital. Two densely populated areas are quarantined. A Fifth avenue court houses two families of negroes and foreigners, while Elm street boarding house residents are detained by the health bureau.

Pittsburg Fifth Ave Elmst Health Bureau

Canadian Stove Makers Syndicate Formed In Toronto

Promoter McCauley of Chicago completes nearly a year of work to unite Canadian stove makers into a syndicate. The capital is set at 6,004,000 dollars.

Toronto Ont McCauley Chicago All Canada Stovemakers

Promoters of New American League Gather in Chicago

Baseball men from Detroit Grand Rapids Toledo Louisville Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City and other cities met in Chicago to organize a minor league along Western League lines with American league support. They aim for an eight club organization and plan by laws aligned with the American league. Ban Johnson may be asked to serve as president, though he says he will not.

Chicago Detroit Grand Raids Toledo Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Ban Johnson James Manning Charles Stroble Johnson

Noted thief Alfred Burrs in custody after diamond ring theft

Alfred J. Burrs, jailed for stealing a diamond ring, is suspected of crimes as Alfred Burns who robbed homes in Cleveland Chicago St. Louis and elsewhere. In his room 17 pawn tickets from a Chicago broker and many letters to Alfred Burris Chicago were found. Letters from women suggestads travel jobs and romance, while the diamond was taken from a woman at 415 W. Chrost. He was arrested Monday night.

Alfred J. Burrs Alfred Burns Clevland Chicago St. Louis Alfred Burris W. Chrost

McDonald Guarded After Attempted Suicide

Sam McDonald, who killed Auditor Morris of the War Department, underwent a second operation on Wednesday. He is under constant police guard day and night and is feared to attempt suicide again if left alone.

Washington Sam‘‘McDonald Morris War Department

Philadelphia iron dealer Chester R. Baird files bankruptcy

Chester R. Baird a major Philadelphia iron dealer filed for bankruptcy Liabilities total 1 300 900 with assets 1 000 005 The collapse is linked to a sharp drop in iron prices Baird previously operated 11 mills and furnaces demanding creditors seek recovery under the new petition in bankruptcy court.

Philadelphia Chester R. Baird Baird

New Jersey Woman, 85, Dies in Blaze at Home

Miss Mary Herrer, aged 85, was burned to death at her Newark home on Wednesday. Her nephew Richard B. Bloemke tried to fight the flames and suffered burns.

Newark N. J Mary Herrer Richard B. Bloemke

Mastodon Teeth and Huge Tusk Found Near Weatherford

Men digging a well near Weatherford in Indian Territory unearthed two mastodon teeth weigh 14 pounds each and a massive tusk measuring 11 feet long and three feet in circumference.

Guthrie O. T Weatherford

Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines Holiday Excursion Rates

Holiday excursion fares offered by Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines for December 22 23 24 25 31 1900 and January 1 1901. Round trip fare one third additional with return by January 2. For details contact nearest ticket agent or W W Richardson DP A Indianapolis.

Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines W. W. Richardson DPA Indianapolis

Prices Drop as Ties Allow Cheaper Options Amid Competition

Retail markets intensify as ties in supplier contracts enable lower prices for consumers. Buyers leverage price competition, while sellers offer varied discounts to secure bids.

Local Births and Marriages List Read in City Notice

A largo city notice records births with parents listed at various street addresses and a series of marriages between numerous named individuals. It lists to be continued name pairs and presents health conditions for a few children alongside the marriage entries.

Unfortunates Turnkey Office Becomes Sobering Center

In Indianapolis the police station handles increasingly maimed and intoxicated down and outs. Three cases, including morphine user Frank Richards, a deaf and crippled John E. Kline, and Marion soldier’s home resident Joe W. Hammond, were processed as officers discuss a hospital for inebriates to ease coddling duties.

Indianapolis Turnkey Leng Frank Richards John E. Kline Syracuse N. Y Losh Hitzmiller

Interstate Live Stock Market Report at Interstate Stock Yards

Interstate Stock Yards on December 26 reports cattle receipts 140 with varied quotes for grades including good to prime export steers and cows, light stockers, heavy heifers, and veals. hog receipts 1,520 with ranges from good to choice heavy to fair mixed. sheep receipts 200 with quotes for lambs, sheep, and stockers. Prices per 100 pounds noted across categories.

Interstate Interstate Stock Yards Caccenens Neenerens Indianapolis Ole Sleveeee Renee Peataures Ccare Renee Tence

Cattle and Hog Receipts Fall in Indianapolis Market Report

Indianapolis stock yards notes for December 26 show cattle receipts 1,206 and hogs 5,500 with mid to high grade prices listed for steers heifers cows calves and packing hogs. The report also lists sheep and lambs with varying weights and prices and mentions a cold cure laxative ad at the end.

Local Contractors Report Frame and Barn Repairs and Builds

Scott Cory on Lasalle street and Jacob Plotischa on Warman avenue undertake frame house work with costs around 1000 dollars. J. C. Wright guardian remodels Lom bard building at 3600 E and E Herman 1219 E Pratt ad dition costs 454. Carrie B Thomas 1258 S West repairs 12 dollars. F J Bosler 2010 N Delaware frame house 5000. Charles G Walter Hillside near Oakwood frame house 1150. John H Crall Pennsylvania near Twenty fourth frame house 3000. Nancy D Craven Ashland near Twenty sixth frame frame house 2500. C Rust E Morris barn 200.

Scott Cory Lasalle St Jacob Plotischa Warman-ave College Walmuists J. C. Wright Guardian Lombard E. and E. Herman Charles G. Walter Hillside-ave Oakwood-st John H. Crall Pennsylvania Twenty-fourth-st Nancy D. Craven Ashland-ave Twenty-sixth-st C. Rust E. Morris St

Former Transvaal Justice of the Peace Arrives in New York

Jan Kruger, once a justice of the peace for the Transvaal republic at Fretoria, was listed among Amsterdam passengers from Rotterdam. He carried $1,000 in letters of credit and no baggage, told a customs officer he had been captured by the British and escaped, and plans to settle in the United States away from the Transvaal.

New York Amsterdam Rotterdam Jan Kruger Transvaal Republic Fretoria Tom Transvaal

Reed recovering after operation at captain's home

New York reports actor Roland Reed resting comfortably at Capt. Ruch's home. His physician says he is on the road to recovery though still weak from his recent operation. The note reflects a cautious but hopeful update on his condition.

New York Roland Reed Ruch Reed

Complimentary Holdings Noted By The Sun

A brief page note records several holdings attributed to The Sun's Livers Seventh section, outlining multiple properties or assets connected with the Seventh item on the page.

the Sun's

Mammoth Cut N W cer New Jersey and Washington

Directory fragment lists New Jersey and Washington locations with addresses in Philadelphia area and two phone numbers 2230 and 1616, plus a stray 1ris reference, suggesting a barber or shop listing in a late-era city directory.

Mammoth Cut

Wheat and market prices bustle in Chicago closing

Chicago markets close with wheat down 7 cents and corn mixed as December sales pace. December lard drops 2.5 percent while pork and ribs edge higher. Dairy prices mix with cream and Swiss cheese advancing. poultry and eggs show varied quotes. Reese price range sits at 5.00 to 5.50 per dozen.

Chicago

Grain Prices and Inspections Reported for Wheat Corn and Hay

Market notes show steady or improved quotes for Wheat No 2 red No 3 red and white varieties with specific cents per bushel. Corn prices list No 2 white No 3 white No 2 yellow and mixed grades with per bushel cents and totals from three days receipts and car counts. Hay prices for No 1 and No 2 timothy are given with dollar amounts. Inspections record three days receipts by grade and car totals for Wheat Corn and Hay.

E. Hay Timothy Hay Tim

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