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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1901

Page

2

Stone Book Found Near Wyandotte County Mounds in Kansas

Kansas City area reports a three inch red sandstone book found near prehistoric mounds in Wyandotte County. Owner George A Hovey, a long-time relic collector, asserts the find may illuminate ancient beliefs and trade, with theories linking the stone Bible to local mound towns and missionary influence.

Kansas City George A. Aai Hovey White Church Kas Uindaro Township Wyandotte County Ovey Smithschian and Peabody Mr. Hovey Minnesota Great Namrs Smithsonian Nto Ne Y Independence Urim Thummin Fat Jackson County Missouri Wysondotte County Kansas

New Teeth at Eighty: Woman Shows Teething Peculiar

Trenton New Jersey February 1 Mrs Dorothy Green aged over five years reports growth of two new teeth. She previously suffered jaw pains misattributed to neuralgia with no prior tooth loss. Two teeth emerged in lower jaw causing speculation yet overall health remains strong.

Trenton N. J Dorothy Ard Green

Pennsylvania Railroad Sells Bonds to Kuhn Loeb & Co

New York reports Kuhn Loeb & Co. purchased ten thousand dollars in 4 1/2 percent, 40 year gold bonds guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The sale is announced for a New York firm with the transaction dated February 1.

New York Tat Kuhn, Loeb & Co Pennsylvania Railway Company Sooo Pennsylvania Pennsylvanida Railway Company

Blackmail Letter Scare Leads to Arrests in Cincinnati

Fred Hormann a two year clerk in attorney Howard McCoenglass office and his stepson Clyde Sheehan were arrested by U S deputy marshals on charges of mailing threatening material for blackmail. They allegedly demanded 7000 dollars from Douglass, a leading Cincinnati attorney and past supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, with private life details to be revealed.

Cincinnati Fred Hormann Howard McOenglass Clyde Sheehan United States Eputy Douglass C. D. Crane

New York YMCA January Sets Member Record

The YMCA reports January as a record month for new members. John Northcutt is hired to assist the Physical Department for working boys under 15, with sessions from 6 18 to 7 15 p m. William M Orthcatt will succeed Geo Knepper as secretary of the boys' department.

John Yer William M. Orthcatt Geo. W. Knepper Man Mothers’ Circle Knepfer Northcutt Blanche Fox Edith Yoder the Salvation Sermy

Mexican Gales Seized at Federal Building Reported

Reports from New York on February 1 describe a confusing incident at a federal building involving a person or group identified as Mexican and a claimed seizure. Details are unclear in the fragment.

New York

The Root of the Matter Dyspepsia Tablets Testimony

A man in an eastern city recounts chronic stomach trouble and nervous irritability from overwork. He details failing results from physicians and alcohol and tobacco use, then credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with restoring appetite, digestion, and vigor. He notes the tablets digest food despite stomach condition and praises wide availability.

Pillar Btlliart Stuart United States Canada Great Britain

Amusements A Busy Park Week With Farces Opera and Sideshows

The Park theater opens a three day run of A trip to Chinatown with a strong cast led by Harry Gilfoil and George Shields. Alice Nielsen comes to Indianapolis for The Singing Girl at English's, followed by The Fortune Teller revival. vaudeville acts include Robert Hilliard and Reilly Wood's show. A boxing kangaroo and a German language trained pig add variety as sensational stunts and acts headline the week.

Chinatown the Park Harry Gilfoil George Shields Miss Montgomery Miss Hamlin Emily Curtis Fleurette Clayton Kennedy Will Philbrick Alice Nielsen Indianapolis English’s

The Standard Tea and Grocery Co Catalog Ad

Indiana's largest pure food distributors lists 57c 10 1bs sugar per 10 pounds Bartlett pears peaches apricots lard and ham prices per pound per can items include tomatoes corn peaches sugar and flour Star Tobacco priced at 42c per pound in a dense 1900s storefront advertisement featuring numerous branded foods and household goods.

California Java BeRe Atoll

The Standard Tea and Grocery Co Originators of Cut Prices

The Standard Tea and Grocery Co lists multiple branches in key city corners with contact phones. Owner L. A. Jackson promotes cut price strategy across locations including Northwest corner Wash and New Jersey and branches on Delaware Ohio West Washington Indiana Ave Shelby Mass Ave and more.

Mammoth Northwest Corner Wash New Jersey Delaware Ohio Washington St West Indiana Ave Senate Price Stores Shelby St Utountain Square Mass.ave Noble L. A. Jackson

Cuban Constitution Sent To Congress For Approval

Washington reports Gov general Woon will deliver the Cuban constitution to the United States after completion with Col Scott likely to arrive mid February. Gen Wood will present it to the president and McKinley plans to send it to Congress with little comment to share responsibility for accepting or rejecting. The Senate faces questions on U S supervision and terms for naval stations and debt and treaty controls as debate continues on how to handle free Cuba.

Washington Woon United States Col. Scott Wood McKinley Congress War Department Senate Cuba

Swirl of Society Hosts Several Social Events

Mrs May Wright Sewall issues luncheon invitations for next Thursday. Mrs Charles E Coffin hosts a hearts party for Mrs Harry Miller of Terre Haute on Wednesday. Veronica club to meet Feb 7 at 710 E Eleventh. Zinns host a Wednesday night reception for Mr and Mrs Robert E Zinn. Young ladies of Charles Mayer Co host sleigh ride. Broad Ripple supper noted. Telephone exchange girls to visit the Zoo Friday. Dresden luncheon for Mrs Harry Miller with Mrs William H Coleman hosting. An orchestra accompanies the luncheon and a hyacinth centerpiece adorns the table. Mrs Frank W Wood and Miss Hettie Adams host a Thursday tea.

May Wright Sewall Charles E. Coffin Harry Miller Terre Haute Langsdale E. Eleventh St Veronica Club Peter Zinn Robert E. Zinn Charles Mayer & Co Broad Ripiie Dresden William H. Coleman Frank W. Wood Hettie Adams Hiram S. Holt Grand Grove United Order of Ancient Druids Indiana F. J. Davis Greenfield Smith’s Hotel Roberts Denison Tire Chas. Munsell J. R. Riggs Butler College William Dudley Foulke Benjamin Garrison M. L. Haines

Parrot Alerts Household Fire at Hamin Home

A parrot named Poll warned of a kitchen fire at William Hamin's house on Indiana avenue while the owner was away. Neighbors heard the bird cry Fire and extinguished the flames with water after finding the blaze on the kitchen floor. The bird had been loaned by a Zoo attendant for an evening gathering.

William Hamin Indiana-ave Hamin Poll Mr. Bostock Baltimore Zoo

Suing a Saloon Keeper for Damages in Circuit Court

Mary A. Lucas sues Cumberland saloonkeeper John W. Little for 10000 in circuit court. The suit follows the killing of Mary’s husband John Lucas by Charles G. Tichener inside the saloon, in a self defense ruling that freed Tichener. Lucas accuses Little of responsibility.

Mary A. Lucas John W. Little Cumberland John Lucas Charles G. Tichener Tichener Mrs. Lucas Little

Queen's Death Delays Naturalization Ceremony in New York

In New York a naturalization clerk halted British subject Henry Zimmer’s oath after news of the queen's death. Officials decided not to naturalize further British subjects until the death was officially confirmed and a successor named.

New York Naturalization Bureau Court House Henry Zimmer England Loos Mr. Zimmer

From Coffee Poisoning to Postum Cure

A sick woman suffering from coffee poisoning describes severe nervousness and swelling that left her at 108 pounds. She switched to Postum Food Coffee after a reassured recommendation, adjusted boiling time, and began sleeping better with diminished stomach and heart trouble as her health improved.

License Record Shows Sharp Drop in January 1901

During January 1901 the number of vehicle licenses issued fell markedly from January of the previous year, with the article presenting comparative figures to illustrate the decline in license activity.

Increase for Miners Compromise Reached at Curtis Coal

Curtis coal company agrees with striking miners after three weeks of stoppage. They settle at 55 cents per ton, down from the 63 cent demand, with the original price at 50 cents. The compromise ends a labor dispute centered in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Col Curtis Coal Company

Larceny sentence and police notes from Indianapolis area

Edith Hill fined twenty dollars and costs and given thirty days in the works for larceny after meeting Nelson Johnson a farmer and taking him to a bowling alley where he was robbed. Georgia McQuaid to be rearrested for failing to appear on bond of one hundred dollars. A large notice list of local business and sale items follows, including clothing and household goods.

Edith Hill Nelson Johnson Johnson Georgia McQuaid Stout’s Garden

City Grain Market Wheat Prices and Mixed Red White Figures

Grain prices show No 2 red varying around 714 73 cents with milling freight and January wagon. White varieties list No 1 white 9 cents No 2 white 39 cents No 3 white 39 cents No 4 white 35 to 37 cents No 2 white mixed 37 cents No 4 white mixed 33 to 36 cents No 2 yellow 38 cents No 3 yellow 38 cents No 4 yellow 36 cents No mixed 35 cents per bushel Ear tote figures appear garbled.

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Big Saturday sale at Block's Cotton and Flannel

A long list of discounted dry goods and household items from 7c to 50c quality ranges. Includes dessert spoons, coal hods, table tumblers, plates, toilet soap, vaseline, hat pins, lace, skirt binding, stockings, mittens, socks, writing paper, infant shoes, bonnets, prunes, underskirts, frocks, and more. Multiple brands and price points indicate a broad weekly sale catalog.

Rogers Bros

Jardinieres on Sale Prompt Early Choice for Best Styles

The assortment of jardinieres is described as broken up by two days of heavy selling and shoppers are urged to select early before the best styles and shapes are taken.

Jardinieres Bane

Wholesome Prices for Farm Produce and Goods

Prices paid by shippers for turkeys and fowls, cheese, butter, eggs, and beeswax. Wholesale trade quotes cover meats, canned goods, groceries, oils, and fabrics, with grain, coal, and miscellaneous commodities. Market listings list numerous named items, weights, and per unit costs across a dense catalog of goods.

New York

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