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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1901

Page

3

President Roosevelts Furious Rebuke of Gen Miles

In the executive mansion a dramatic scene unfolds as President Roosevelt publicly rebukes Gen Miles, warning he will not permit criticism of executive and departmental acts. The incident draws 20 witnesses including senators and private citizens, fueling sensational talk in Washington.

Miles Gen. Miles Leutenant Gen Roosevelt United States Ufe Washington

President Roosevelt Leads Festive East Room Cake Walk

Washington December 26 A traditional cake walk crowned Christmas festivities at the White House east room with President Roosevelt performing with notable grace. Senator Lodge followed as a leading ragtime entertainer and his son John Cabot Lodge joined the trio of dancers. The president later joined in Sir Roger De Coverley steps and played tag with children.

Washington Roosevelt White House Senator Lodge John Cabot Lodge

Danger of coal famine not past in Indianapolis

Indianapolis may still face a coal famine this winter if railroads fail to supply enough cars. Coal dealers report severely limited railroad equipment. a letter from an Ohio mine warned only two cars available, with promises to deliver after Christmas. August M Kuhn of Consolidated Coal and Lime cautioned that open weather helped, but another cold snap could trigger shortages.

Indianapolis Consolidated Coal and Lime Company Ohio Kuhn

Tenants raise $450 for Indiana trust building workers

Solomon Kiser led tenants in raising a purse of $450 among the Indiana trust building tenants on Tuesday to be shared by nine men. Each man received $5 on Wednesday. One employe in the workhouse still got his $5 and put it toward his fine.

Solomon Kiser Indiana Trust Building

Rev John M Shippen Found Dead in Stable

Washington December 26 Rev John M Shippen a 54 year old colored minister of Hillsdale DC was found dead in the rear stable of his home his throat cut police suspect self inflicted death but the weapon is not yet found

Washington John M. Shippen Sumner and Nicholas Ave Hillsdale D. C

Ryan Sues Jim Jeffries for $1000 in training claim

Kansas City report states Tommy Ryan the champion middleweight sued Jim Jeffries the heavyweight champion for $1000. He claims the amount is balance on $2500 agreed for training and assisting Jeffries in his May 1899 Corbett fight at Coney Island, with $1500 already paid.

Kansas City Tommy Ryan Jim Jeffries Ryan Jeffries Jim Corbett Coney Island Athletic Club

Woman in Love Feud Takes Carbolic Acid

Seattle woman Dollie Qualle who posed as man and known as Harry Livingstone drank carbolic acid after claiming unreturned affection from Nell Pickrell. She left a note denouncing her love and accusing Livingstone of infidelity before the act.

Seattle Wash Nell Pickrell Harry Livingstone Dollie Qualle Livingstone

Charged With Hold Up Robbery Duo in Custody

Charles Brown and James Webber held on charges of holding up and robbing Fred Wachstetter of 30 and a gold watch on West North street a few nights ago. Police prisoners await further proceedings.

Charles Brown James Webber Fred Wachstetter W. North St

Marking the Many Bypaths of Present Day Troubles

Indianapolis notices praise Dr. A W Chase Nerve Pills as a nerve tonic restoring nerve force. Testimonial from N S Beckner of Monument Square says pills cured dizzy weak spells and prostration, rebuilt strength, and led to steady nerves. Sold at Hyder's Drug Store and by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. confirm portrait and signature on every package.

Indianapolis A. W. Chase N. 8 Beckner Monument Quare Hyder

Iowa Governor Shaw May Enter Roosevelt Cabinet

Washington dispatch reports Governor Shaw of Iowa will become Secretary of the Treasury around mid January. Secretary Gage plans to retire after January 1, with resignation near the date the change takes effect. Public officials say Shaw’s appointment is not politically motivated and should not affect Agriculture Secretary Wilson’s cabinet position.

Gage Gov. Shaw Iowa Treasury Lamont Bissell Shaw Gov. Crane Massachusetts

Christmas killings stun Birmingham crowd

In Birmingham on December 26 four people were killed in violent incidents. Powderley Williams, white, was shot by Arthur Perry, colored, and a mob planned to lynch Perry before the sheriff intervened. Jasper Herris, white, was shot by Jim Terry, colored. Joe Brady, colored, was killed by Policeman Tutero after a fierce encounter. Henry Brown and Charles Mosely, colored, dueled at Coleito. Brown died and Mosely was badly wounded.

Birmingham Ala Powderley Joseph Williams Arthur Perry Perry Jasper Herris Jim Terry Jefferson Joe Brady Tutero Ensley Henry Brown Charles Mosely Coleito Brown Mosely

Knox denies pledges attributed by anti trust league

Washington December six and twenty sixth Attorney General Knox stated in clear terms that he has never made the pledges attributed to him by the Anti Trust League.

Washington Dec Atty.-gen. Knox Anti-trust Lessue

Astrology for Thursday December 26 and local deaths and marriages

Zodiac prognostic notes warn the very young and women face peril and misfortune. The column lists numerous births and deaths with addresses, plus many marriages arranged by date and partner names. Building permits record Razing of an old structure on West Washington Street by Wishmeyer.

Wishmeyer W. Washington St

Illinois State Teachers Association Opens in Springfield

The Illinois state teachers association convenes in Representatives Hall on Thursday evening with Gov. Yates delivering a welcome address. President David Felmley of Normal will present his report. Attendance is expected to be lower due to Christmas midweek. A large Chicago delegation arrived Thursday afternoon.

Springfield Illinois State Teachers’ Association Yates David Felmley Nor‘mall Chicago

Burglary Charge Filed For Bloomington Youth

Elmer Petty aged 18 of Bloomington street was jailed Thursday as charges of burglary. Police allege he and George Meyers broke into Trout's saloon at 1027 West Michigan Street and stole an overcoat, saying they were intoxicated and told the porter of their plan before entry.

Elmer Petty Bloomington St George Meyers Trout Michigan St

Free Thinkers to Meet in Liberty League gathering

Muncie Ind Dec 26 A call issued by Dr T J Bowles president for the annual Liberty league of the United States and Canada meeting to be held in Cincinnati January 26 and 27 Delegates from across the United States and Canada and away from England will attend The Liberty league is an organization of free thinkers.

Muncie Ind The Liberty, League of the United States Canada T. J. Bowles League Cincinnati England Liberty League

Alley confrontation ends with highway robbery charge

Wednesday night police found Thomas, Moore, and James Mitchell surrounded by a crowd in the alley near Fletcher's bank. Moore reported they were attacked. Mitchell attempted a robbery, leading to a fight. Mitchell was charged with highway robbery.

Thomas Moore James Mitchell Fletcher's Bank Mitchell

Tell City Hotel and Winona company capital details

Incorporated notices reveal two firms, the Commercial hotel company of Tell City with capital stock of 5000 dollars and the Winona company of War Baw with capital stock of 10000 dollars, both formed to manufacture food and drinks.

Tell City Winona Cerés- ‘Company

32 Years of Piles Cured by Pyramid Pile Cure

Sioux Falls resident F Capps reports a 32 year struggle with protruding piles ended after four months using Pyramid Pile Cure. He left stone masonry and claims complete, lasting recovery. Pyramid Drug Co. markets the remedy, with mail offer for Causes and Cure booklet.

Sioux Falls S. D F. Capps Minnesota Ave Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, ‘Mich

Baby's first Christmas includes $10000 check gift

Mark "Coughs Up" Ravenna Ohio reports Dan R. Hanna's Cottage Hill home hosted the baby's first Christmas on Wednesday with hundreds of gifts. The standout was a $10,000 check from the child's grandfather Marcus A. Hanna.

Ravenna Dan R. Hanna Cottage Hill Marcus A. Hanna

Santa Claus Delivers. Len Crane Absent From Work

The piece notes Len Crane ate too much on Wednesday and was absent Thursday while stores helped with a landoffice business. Chas Woerner and Joe Gasper discuss the abundance of gifts this season, citing prosperity and relatives and friends exchanging presents. Police court reports show mostly young men fined for drunkenness as doctors prepare for post holiday stomach issues. Wasson’s was busy with Christmas certificates and cash transactions. Catarrh is defined, with Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed to help through the blood and mucous membranes.

Protect Your Dead

Okey Burial Vault Co announces services at 209 Lawbldg, Henry Karstadt successor to Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co, 228 Maaz.ave, 115 N. EHlst.

Okey Burial Vault Co Lawbldg Henry Karstadt Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co Maaz.ave N. Ehlst

Sun Classifieds Fielded in 400 Towns for 15 Cents Ads

The Sun markets its classifieds as a nationwide reach with 400 towns covered by ten words per ad at a 15 cent rate. It emphasizes the efficiency of small, concise notices for Wanted and For Sale categories.

Wheat and corn prices and grain inspections report

Market notes show No 2 red wheat at 87c on milling freight and No 1 white corn at 69c with varied No 2 white and mixed white prices. Oats and hay hold steady with No 1 timothy at 12.50 to 12.00, and inspection totals list 42 grain cars and four hay cars with mixed lots and no established grade.

Walton Timothy Hay Prairie

East Buffalo Livestock Market Report December 26

Cattle receipts five cars market strong with best 7.50 to 8.00 and others 7.50 to 7.26. Hogs receipts 61 cars market active about ten cents higher. Yorkers 6.00 to 6.60, pigs 5.30 to 5.40. Sheep and lambs receipts 41 cars market 15 to 25 cents higher. lamb tops 5.65 to 5.75, ewes 3.40 to 3.60, wethers 3.75 to 4.00, yearlings 3.80 to 4.25.

East Buffalo N. Y

Union Stock Yards Stock Market Report

Union Stock Yards Illinois December 26 cattle receipts 12500 with prices from 4 to 7.55 for beef cattle. Hogs receipts 16000 with top at 6.69 and most bunched around 6.10 to 6.40. Sheep receipts 8000 with native sheep up to 4.50 and native lambs up to 5.85. Market active with higher prices noted across categories.

Irregular yet firmer opening on New York stocks

Stocks opened irregular with moderate trading showing resistance to pressure. St Paul rose after a earnings decline, Union Pacific and Reading advanced, Manhattan and sugar traded volatile, New York Central jumped, Amalgamated copper held strength, and government bonds were unchanged. Total sales 339000 shares.

New York St. Paul Union Pacific Reading Common Manhattan Metropolitan Street Railway Hocking Valley New York Central Amalgamated Copper General Electric U. P Soo Gas Steel S. Paul Missouri Pacific

Union Stock Yards Cattle and Hogs Receipts Dec 26

At Indianapolis Union Stock Yards on December 26 cattle receipts reached 300 head with varied quotations for steers and cows, including good to prime export and butcher categories, light veals and heavy calves. Hogs receipts were 3,500 with ranges from good to choice heavies to common lightweights. Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis recorded similar volumes and prices, listing hogs with good to choice and mixed categories and roughs.

Union Stock Yards Indianapolis Evesesers S.cescecesenese Reese Interstate Stock Yards

Market Prices Report for Dairy and Poultry Goods in New York

New York market roundup lists pork at 16.50 to 17.50 per unit, lard at 10.15, butter prices across State dairy 15 to 23 cents, creamery 16 to 25 cents, and Elgin 25 cents. Cheese ranges large and small 7 to 10 and 7 to 4 cents respectively. Eggs quoted 26 to 30 cents. Dressed poultry includes turkeys 4 to 14 cents, chickens 6 to 10, fowls 7 to 11, ducks 9 to 11, geese 12 cents.

New York Western Elgin

Live Stock Market Summary Cincinnati December

Cincinnati cattle and hog receipts noted with good to choice steer prices from 4.75 to 5.75 for shippers and 4.75 to 5.25 for others. Veal calves ranged 6.25 to 6.40, hogs received 25 to 40 cents, lambs active at 34.90 to 35.00, and extra lambs at 3.35. Sheep totals reflected standard market levels.

Cincinnati

Kansas City cattle and hog market reports for December 26

Cattle receipts around 4000 with native beef steers 1.75 to 6.60, Texas and Indian steers 3.00 to 4.50, cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.00, stockers 2.73 to 5.50, bulls 2.50 to 4.25, calves 3.75 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 9000 with prices 5.10 to 6.75, bulk 5.75 to 6.60. pigs 4.00 to 5.00. Sheep receipts 5000, muttons 3.00 to 4.25, lambs 4.50 to 5.00, wethers 3.50 to 4.25, ewes 3.00 to 3.75.

Kansas City Texas

Chicago grain and dairy prices report figures

Wheat futures rise with December at 79 7/8 to 75 cent, May at 82 1/2 to 83 1/4, July around 90. Corn unsettled with December at 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 cents, May near 6 1/2, July about 6 1/2. Oats higher with December 44 1/4 to 45 1/4, May 45 1/4, July 29 9/10. Provisions rise with May pork 17.00 to 17.20, lard 9.92 to 10.07, ribs 8.67 to 8.30. Eggs 25–26 cents. Butter creamery 24 1/4 cents, firsts 20–22, seconds 15–11. Cheese diverse: twins 9 1/4–10, daisies 10–10 1/2, Young Americans 10 1/4–10, Swiss 12 1/2–13, brick 9 1/4–10. Live poultry priced: hens 7–9 cents, springs 7–9, turkeys 7, ducks 7 1/4–8, geese 3.50–6.00.

Chicago Roy

George Harris Takes Yearlong Temperance Pledge

George Harris appeared in police court on Thursday and pledged not to drink for a year. He has long faced police judges with regularity, and as he began to drink again on Wednesday his relatives had him locked up as a safeguard against a relapse.

George Harris George Tony Spree

Jobling Trade Prices for Poultry and Produce

The Jobling trade lists a wide range of poultry and produce prices including Old turkey hens six cents per pound and old toms at five cents. spring chickens at fourteen to sixteen and a half cents. ducks five to six cents. geese five cents. eggs twenty five cents. various cheeses, butters, and meats with prices for hams, bacon, lard, sausage, and fresh beef and pork. Also shown are coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, canned goods, and oysters with multiple brand and size options. Numerous location-based, brand, and item specifics are given for buyers and traders.

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