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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1901
Page
8
New York reports Andrew Carnegie near completion of his steel deal. Friends discuss future philanthropy with him suggesting a plan to spend about 1,000,000 dollars monthly on libraries and charitable organizations. After the deal, his income could reach 15,000,000 dollars yearly.
A complaint from Lu Sen’s family, minister of foreign affairs, accuses Bishop Favier of looting Lu Sen’s Pekin home. Property worth 700000 dollars is said to be in the American legation’s Secret ry Squiery custody and may be shipped abroad. The bishop claims payment was made for all seized items.
New York reports Reverend John Kellar in precarious condition after a bullet struck his eye during the Arlington incident Sunday morning. Authorities say Thomas G. Barker fired the shot. Mrs Barker is not seen since the event, and further details remain scarce.
Cincinnati authorities and a Saengerfest director warn the 50 000 to 75 000 attendance planned for next summer could draw pickpockets shell-workers and porch-climbers. If court losses, lawyers may seek an injunction against the event deeming it a public nuisance.
A fragmented reminiscence portrays Steve Brodie famed in Bowery circles for umbrella philanthropy giving free umbrellas to rainy women with a promise to return. His saloon drew the Bowery Boys, and a vanished shirt diamond sparked quips about New York’s rougher days. Separate items note Tom Jenkins challenging Habdil in St Louis and J C B McKee defeating John Hendrick in a Philadelphia billiards match.
In a 752 tie roll-off Turners toppled Lenox as Crescents faltered. Kowe bas bowled well to take six from Crescents. Capital City second division bowling was poor while Marions matched their standard by winning four of six.
Butler defeated Indiana University 22 to 17 on Friday afternoon highlighting superior team play. Kenton C. led by strong offense as Pacific Coast champ Tony Irwin won a 20 round decision over Larry Gleagan of Chicago in a hot bout.
Reports describe two-round boxing in Baltimore with both fighters winded but no clear edge. Frank Erne in San Francisco says he will meet McGovern. Dave Barry defeated Rafe Turner in Denver on Friday. Ted Sloane bought The Lady and Credo and plans to ship to England. Jeffries finishes hard training saying he can take it easy. Charles Siroebel contemplates Toledo into Interstate or Western league, risking life and crowds. Saengerfest lawyers seek injunction appeal, Supreme Court adjourns to Feb 19.
Rumors mount that Britain may pursue conciliation in South Africa as Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood prepares a peace mission. He would handle Boer territory administration while negotiating with leaders like Botha and DeWet for terms to end hostilities. The war’s cost nears half a billion dollars with estimates of $36,000 per dead Boer.
Hillsboro Illinois February 9 Fred Johnson a farmer was fined 200 by a jury for brutal maltreatment of Salina Barringer a 10 year old orphan He beat the girl with a heavy leather strap until her back was jelly Some jurors wept and the crowd was restrained from violence He paid the fine and costs and may face damages suits or indictment
Texarkana Ark February 9 Friday night George Lewis and Henry Hudson fought a duel ten miles north of here both died Lewis used a musket Hudson a six shooter Investigating authorities say the feud ended with beide deaths and no witnesses reported at the scene
Elmira police unearth a brutal crime as two suspects Annie Schmnleski 33 and Frank Rowley 23 are arrested in a case where a newborn baby girl was killed and dismembered then stored in three tin cans. The formatter notes the mother’s claim of Rowley as father and the suspects’ denials.
A Fraser of catarrh remedies exists with many local treatments, but true cure requires internal antiseptic therapy. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are touted to treat the root cause by acting on the stomach liver and bowels. Wm. Zimmerman of St Joseph testifies to lasting relief after trying inhalers and salves. He credits the tablets with restoring his health and hearing, and a free booklet offers more on catarrh causes and cures.
The joint conference of miners and operators plans to ratify the agreed scale by Saturday night. The scale sets 8 cents per ton for pick mined coal in western Pennsylvania thin vein and Ohio Hocking district, with Danville district on run of mine basis. In Indiana bituminous district, 49 cents will be paid for mine run coal. machine mining differentials remain unchanged until state meetings.
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