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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1901

Page

2

Caleb Powers May Be Freed

Louisville Kentucky January 7 Caleb Powers convicted of complicity in the Goebel killing has another chance for liberty. It is reported the court of appeals as now constituted will recognize the pardon granted him by Gov Taylor. The present court is Republican by one majority. Frankfort Kentucky January 7 Circuit court convened Monday W H Culton and Green Golden charged with complicity in the Goebel killing have not arrived but are expected Monday night. Their cases will be called Tuesday and continued Robert Noaks the star witness against them is still missing.

Taylor Court of Appeals Frankfort W. H. Culton Green Golden Goebel Robert Noaks

Terre Haute police board not removed by governor

Gov. Mount refused to remove the Terre Haute police board citing general and unproven charges of lax enforcement. He noted enforcement is weak citywide, with complainants often indirect and testifying avoidance. Judge Davis, leader in charitable work, heads the board and is a prominent citizen.

Terre Haute Police Board Terre Haute Indiana

Uncle Sam Blots Out Their Bills

In Chicago on January 7, the U S bankruptcy court discharged 200 individuals from debts. Among them were Stanley Waterloo, Lou Houseman, and George Siler, noted sporting authorities, plus Evangeline Clair O'Neil, wife of the Barley King, accused of sweeping 400 000 in property to Canada with creditors recovering 450 000.

Chicago United States Bankruptcy Court Stanley Waterloo Lou Houseman George Siler Evangeline Clair O'Neil Barley King Canada

Woman’s scream and window breaks at Dawson home

Sunday night near Prospect and Dawson streets a woman’s screams and broken glass were reported at Samuel Dawson’s 1805 Prospect Street. Police and ambulance were summoned but no details were available. Mrs. Dawson said a girl named Bessie Blackwell demanded to see her husband, smashed the door glass, broke a rear window, and drove away from Daw son’s livery stable on Priest. She is known in the Dawson vicinity.

Prospect Dawson-sts Samuel Dawson Prospect-st Dawson Capt. Dawson

Hazing Probe Reveals Mockery of Cadet Booz Name

The congressional committee on Cadet Booz's death heard former Cadet Burnham of Kentucky recounts of hazing in military schools. He admitted being forced to take tobacco sauce and described the habit as part of the routine alongside drills and tactics. Cadets mocked Booz with taunts about his name.

Congressional Committee Booz Burnham Kentucky

Fire in St Josephs church threatens blaze

A fire started in the sacristy of St Josephs Catholic church at 1p m Tuesday, igniting flowers and filling the church and parochial residence with smoke. The loss was minimal, but for a time it appeared to be a major fire before being controlled.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

First Yellow Fever Death in Detroit

Winifrad Brddenbure died of yellow fever on Sunday in Detroit marking the city's first such death. He had recently visited Cuba and is believed to have contracted the disease there.

Detroit Mich Winifrad Brddenbure Cuba

Mayor Tageart vetoes probe into Union railway blockage case

The mayor blocked an ordinance for investigating Union railway company actions blocking S. T Hinois street with Union station sheds. He states the issue is settled and there is nothing to investigate.

Tageart Union Railway Company S. T Hinois Union Station Investiagre

Steps the Cough and Works of the Cold One Day Cure

An old time medical ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming quick relief from coughs and colds with a pay after cure offer. It markets a price of 2 cents and promises rapid action without failure.

Cardinal Gibbons Depores War

Cardinal Gibbons in a Baltimore sermon denounces European style standing armies and warns against imperialism and militarism. He urges legislators and statesmen to avoid adopting European military traditions and to preserve the republic's founding principles.

Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons Europe the Republic

Family cremated in Niagara Falls fire tragedy

A Buffalo report states Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Taylor and their three children were burned to death in a fire at Niagara Falls on Monday morning.

Buffalo N. Y E. H. Taylor Niagara Falls

Town Tale of Fires and Local News Items

A run of small fires from overheated stoves damaged several homes and businesses, with losses ranging from 10 to 375 dollars. Other items note police crackdowns on disreputable houses, a divorce suit, building permits, railroad execs promotions, and upcoming civic events including a Latinate lecturer and a traction contract outlook.

Closing law widely violated in Indiana state house

A newspaper survey finds most state offices at the Indiana state house fail to stay open from 8 a m to 5 p m with several offices closing at noon or remaining closed through early afternoon. Officials cite noon-hour disruptions, with notes on secretary of state and governor’s offices.

Indiana Supreme Court Board of Health Public Printing Board Board of Charities Board of Monument Regents Secretary of State Hart Taylor Superin

Women Fined From $1 to $5 Each with Costs

The report notes that several women were fined amounts ranging from one to five dollars, with additional costs attached. The item reflects a brief municipal justice action and does not include names or places in the readable text.

Sultan Stands Off As Finances Run Dry

In Constantinople on January 7 the porte withholds funds and orders the finance minister to pay nothing. The Russian ambassador demands an indemnity installment of 350000 Turkish pounds promised December 31, while the Krupps and other creditors press the sultan for payment.

Constantinople Porte Finance Krupps

The Grip in Congress Isolated Speaker Slowed

Washington January 7 The ailing Speaker Henderson remains unable to perform duties. Dalzell presided again as Payne the Republican floor leader is confined by illness. Kitchen spoke for the Hopkins bill and a vote is set for Tuesday.

Washington Henderson Dalzell Payne Kitchen Hopkins

Martinsville Man Tools Descrip­tion To Identify Oakland Victim

Thomas Cox of Martinsville asked the coroner's office on Monday for a description of the unknown man killed last week in Oakland, hoping it was James Parker who left Martinsville for the soldiers home and has not been seen since. After hearing the description he concluded it wasn't Parker.

Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association Cuba Ss. E. Perkins Old West Market Washington-st John F. Miller Pennsylvania Railroad Cleveland, Columbus Akron A. G. Schonacker Office Supply Manufacturing Company Squire, Stout Thomas Cox Martinsville Oakland James Parker Parker

Twin baby boys born to Mrs James Bollinger in two centuries

Delaware Ohio dispatch reports Mrs James Bollinger gave birth to twin sons on consecutive moments crossing centuries with one born at 11 58 p m Monday and the other at 12 01 a m Tuesday marking a rare two century birth occurrence in the family and town.

Delaware James Bollinger

Electric fuse mishap burns engineer at Home stove plant

Benjamin Harnest, an engineer at the Home stove company factory, suffered severe burns Monday morning while changing fuses on an electric wire. The fuse blew, he received 220 volts, and he suspects the wires were crossed.

Benjamin Harnest Home Stove’ Company

Indiana State Fair funds show deficit for last year

Secretary Downing reports to the State agricultural board that the Indiana State Fair ran a deficit last year. Total cost was 43543 dollars 95 cents with a 86 dollar 10 cent balance on January 1 and the association borrowed 3475 dollars 90 cents.

Downings State Agricultural Board

Death of Hiram Weir in Delaware County

Hiram Weir, 75, patriarch of a large Delaware county family, died after 72 years in the area. Lawrence White and Tom Wallace, both African American, fired at each other on Sunday, frightening nearby pedestrians.

Muncie Sind Hiram Weir Delaware County Lawrence White Tom Wallace

Doctor Hurty Ill After Chicago Appendicitis Attack

Dr. J. N. Hurty who was attacked by appendicitis while in Chicago last week was not well on Monday and his family feels alarm. Up to Sunday he was convalescing nicely.

J. N. Hurty Chicago

Inauguration of GOV.ELECT DURBIN

Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines announce Wilsel excursion tickets to Indianapolis for rounded trip from Indiana stations at one fare for January 13 and 14. Return limit January 15.

Elect Durbin Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines Wilsel Indianapolis Indiana Hmit

Union Live Stock Market at Indianapolis Stock Yards

January 7 report shows cattle receipts light with no shipper shipments. Prices listed for steers, cows, heifers, and calves across weight ranges. Hogs receipts around 2,000 with shipments of 1,000. quotes include Good to choice lighweights and mixed packing hogs.

Union Live Stock Market Indianapolis Stock Yards Segocms Leipeeceens el Leben Interstate

Livestock and grain market wrap from Chicago trading day

The report notes mixed livestock quotes and grain movements with feeder cattle and sheep prices listed for various grades. Wheat falls slightly in Chicago trading as May futures dip to around 79 cents while corn and oats edge higher, with pork and poultry prices also included for the day.

Chicago

Wheat and corn prices and inspection counts listed

Market brief listing firm bids for wheat corn oats and hay with No 1 2 3 4 grades and mixed varieties. Inspections show multiple cars for wheat corn and hay with totals and rejections noted.

Timothy Hay

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