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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1901

Page

2

Six Men Killed in B & O Wreck at Anderson

Morgantown West Virginia Jan 8 A head on collision on the B & O at Anderson Tuesday killed six trainmen named Bowman Deven ny Dunoan Parrish and King and an unknown tramp. Two others were badly injured. The wreck occurred when a freight train met a light engine on a trestle after a orders mis understanding caused both to run at high speed breaking the trestle and tearing up the track.

Morgantown W. Va Anderson William Bowman John Devenny Mike Dunoan Fairmont Parrish King

Doesnt Suit The Prince. Royal Yacht Victoria And Albert Faults

London reports naval experts found structural defects in the royal yacht Victoria and Albert and say it must be rebuilt from the keel. About 3 250 000 has been spent. the vessel nearly capsized at launching. The design by Sir William White faced criticism due to royal family requests for billiard rooms and private parlors.

London Jan Prince of Wales

Want Money At Once Prompts City Aid For Property Deal

The Art association executive committee meets at 4 p m Tuesday as Volney T Malott notes the action hinges on the citizens committee. That group decided to mail donor letters Monday urging immediate gifts, hoping funds arrive for the next monthly meeting when the Talbot property deal will be closed and Seventeenth street opened.

Volney T. Malott Citizens’ Committee Woollen Talboi Seventeenth-st

New Improvement Law Favored by Commercial Club

Directors backed a report proposing a 50 foot square relief map of the city and a street improvement law. The latter would let assessed citizens influence the Board of Works on how assessments are divided. A committee for public pawnshops reported, but action was postponed to the next meeting.

Committee On New Industries Board of Works

Criminal assault in Dayton ends with suspect captured

Mrs. Cora Steiner was attacked on Wolf Creek Pike by an unknown man. Detectives with two bloodhounds followed the trail to a barn where the suspected assailant, Emil Foerster, was found attempting to flee. He admitted the crime.

Dayton, O Cora Steiner Wm. Steiner Wolf Creek Pike McBride Emil Foerster

Vincent Joins Home Heating Firm As Engineer

The Home Heating and Lighting Company hires E. R. Vincent as heating engineer for its hot water heating plant. Vincent supported the original company that sought city franchise but was sidelined when the new firm formed. Several original promoters now work with the Home company.

Home Heating and Lighting Company E. R. Vincent Vincent

Otto the Leaper Performs Leap From Tomlinson Hall

A crowd gathered at 2 30 p m to watch Otto a famed leaper jump from Tomlinson hall into a net six feet below. The young performer under 25 landed safely and appeared to enjoy the stunt.

Otto Tomlinson Hall

Yellow jack cases trigger new Havana mail schedule

News brief notes ten yellow jack cases in Havana on Tuesday and announces five mail runs weekly to the United States. Other items report Minnesota and Colorado governors inaugurated, a Colorado deficit plan, a major meteor strike near Seneca Lake, and farmers knocked over by the blast without graphic detail.

Minnesota Vansant Cleveland J. B. Orman Colorado

Bromo Quinine Tablets Market Warning

Advertisement warns buyers to choose labeled Bromo not Bromide in Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cold relief in a day. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.

Great Deals on Change New York Stock Totals

Total Monday stock market sales reached 2,259,000 shares, up 386,000 from Friday’s high. Market value stood at 225.99 million dollars with Uncle Sam’s war tax at 45,198. Brokers’ commissions totaled 282,487.50. A reaction is expected, though a full panic is uncertain.

Pugilist Welch Dies After Fatal Fight in New Jersey

Frank Welch 21 known as Francis W Grabfelder died Tuesday after being knocked out by Paddy Donovan at the Cedar athletic club in Phillipsburg New Jersey Welch fell unconscious and never regained it Donovan his foe and several others are jailed in Belvidere New Jersey with warrants out for many more connected to the bout

Phillipsburg N. J Frank Welch Philadelphia Paddy Donovan Cedar Athletic Club Welch Francis W. Grabfelder Belvidere

Hat-Pin Kiss Incident Ends in Fatal Wounding

Miss Ella Boone of Prescott Washington told Frank Sloan she never had been kissed. He blindfolded her and kissed her cheek. She stabbed him with a hat pin, breaking it off. blood poisoning followed and Sloan died.

Prescott, Wash Ella Boone Frank Sloan Sloan

Steamer Foger Holm Reported Lost With All Hands

London Jan 8 The steamer Foger Holm owned by a Glasgow firm is reported lost with all hands Wreckage has washed ashore on the Pembrokeshire coast.

London Fogerholm Glasgow Pembrokeshire

Police arrest seven for loitering in city streets

Police arrested seven men on loitering and related charges on Monday. The group named Ray Muster, William Dorsey, Jack Hessian, Robt McMurray, Ed Brown, Harry Kramer, and Jno Hudson, with listed street addresses included.

Ray Muster Woodlawn-st Wm. Dorsey Buchanan-st Jack Hessian Union-st Robt. McMurray N. Senate Ave Ed Brown N. Noble-st Harry Kramer Prospect-st Jno Hudson

Count Von Waldersee Rejects Ceasefire Request

Pekin report states Count Von Waldersee, commander of the allied forces, refused Li Hung Chang's plea to halt military operations during ongoing negotiations. The stance hardens during talks in the capital.

Mrs Hackney Dies After Severe Burns At Home

Mrs Kate Hackney mother of Judge Hackney died Tuesday morning at her home 138 West Twentieth Street after suffering severe burns. She had been in failing health prior to the accident.

Kate Hackney Judge Hackney

Senate Deliberates Army Bill Amid Canine Amendment Noted

Senate continued consideration of the army bill on Tuesday as Gallinger argued the canteen amendment that beer is an intoxicant. No cabinet meeting Tuesday due to McKinley’s cold. Mrs McKinley also affected by grip. House judiciary panel to hear Friday arguments on Jenkins bill to allow collection of judgments against municipal corporations.

Senate Gallinger McKinley House Committee On Judiciary

Minnie seeks divorce and local notices in Wyandotte

Minnie files for divorce from Henry Leive claiming he will not support her. The Wyandotte cemetery association in Tippecanoe county is incorporated. Jno W Buckworth sues Emma F for divorce alleging desertion and elopement with Charles Cook. The Zoo staged a major street parade with Prof Blake’s dogs camels ponies elephants a band and an automatic organ on a wagon. Revival services proceed at Home Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Brown with Evangelist By E Farclay. Democratic state committee meets at Grand hotel with Parks Martin arriving from Spencer. County printing contract undecided as Sentinel provides supplies. State board of education met to award contracts for history grammar spellers physiologies. Robt McMurray arrested at haymarket with a file razor and keys. sent to reform school from Terre Haute for robbery.

Zoo Blake Home Presbyterian Church Mr. Brown E. Farclay Springfield Democratic State Committee Grand Hotel Parks Martin Spencer Josephine Michael Josephine Mitchell SUN Miss Mitchell Sentinel Printing Company Court House State Board of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction Robt. McMurray Senate Ave Lawler Barmfuhrer Haymarket Kentucky-ave Maryland-st Reform School Terre Haute Alabama

How to Tell the Genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Box Markings

The article explains checking for the signature of E. W. Grove on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine to verify authenticity. It notes that counterfeit products may lack the signature and advises consumers to inspect packaging closely.

E. W. Grove

Four Men Vie For Seats On State Board Of Agriculture

A bitter contest for the State board of agriculture elections is noted with several incumbents and contenders. John L. Thompson aims to succeed Amaron Jones as president while J. W. Lagrange contests the treasurer post. District 1 pits John L. Davis against M. B. Waugh, Charles Bridges, John Morgan, and Hadley. District 15 sees Thompson and Joshua Strange as candidates. District 6 features Knode Porter Jesse Stevens and E. M. McMahan, with Sid Conger seeking District 8 and E. J. Robinson named district 7 committeeman. Fort Wayne and Crawfordsville figures prominent in the races.

State Board of Agriculture W. W. Stevens Charles Downing John L. Thompson Gas City Amaron Jones J. W. Lagrange Franklin John L. Davis M. B. Waugh Crawfordsville Charles Bridges Bainbridge John Morgan Plainfield Mr. Hadley Danville Crawfordsville Citzens Waugh Acumbent Joshua Strange Maren W. M. Blackstock Lafayette Mortimer Levering Knode Porter Angerstown Jesse Stevens Wayne County E. M. McMahan Union County Sid Conger Tle E. J. Robinson

Grout Oleo Bill Hearings Extended by Senate Panel

Washington January 8 opponents of the Grout Oleo bill won a victory as the senate agriculture committee extended hearings to Thursday. The Ohio buttering company presented its case before E A Tombing of North Carolina spoke for the Cotton growers' association. Josha I McNamee of Columbus trades and labor union protested union credentials to speak against the bill as daily interests close Thursday.

Washington Senate Committee On Agriculture Money Hanstrough Ohio Buttering Company E. A. Tombing North Carolina Cotton Growers’ Association Josha I’. McNamee Columbus, O., Trades and Labor Union Hearng

President's Health Update Signals Rest for a Few Days

Washington reports the president's condition is not serious and his physician advises rest for several days. Dr Hixey stayed with him until midnight Monday and early Tuesday at the White House. The mild grip is noted and the president should refrain from business and fatigue during the Wednesday reception.

Washington Hixey Munday White House

Reception Called Off By President Due To Illness

Washington January 1 The president's reception to the diplomatic corps at the executive mansion has been postponed because the president is ill with a stubborn cold and cannot endure the fatigue of the event.

Washington, Jan Diplomatic Corps Executive

Sheriff Sells Seliger Stock in Anchor Co to Settle Claim

In Muncie Indiana the sheriff of Oswego New York former home of Alfred Seliger sells $25000 worth of Anchor Silver Plate Co stock to settle a claim. James Dowdle held the stock as collateral and bid in at 2900 dollars. The company will not be affected.

Muncie Ind Alfred Seliger Muncey Anchor Silver Plate Company Oswego N. Y Seliger James Dowdle

Bromo-Quinine Tonic Boasts One Day Cure Claim

An advertisement-like note touts a remedy labeled Bromo Quinine tavids te as a cure for a fever in one day. The claim relies on a signature imprinted on every bar of the genuine alive product.

Indianapolis Medical Students Fight State Exam Bill

About 400 students from Indianapolis medical colleges plan a petition and protest against a bill requiring a state examination for medical practice. They seek an exemption for current matriculates, arguing the change is unfair to seniors and that diploma standards already ensure fitness. Class presidents will circulate the petition.

Medical Colleges Indianapolis W. N. Wishard Bates House Ohio

Senate Finance Committee Takes Up War Tax Reduction

The Senate finance committee met Tuesday to consider a bill to cut war taxes. The measure, passed by the House, would reduce more than 40 million dollars, but redemption of many stamps could boost the first year reduction to about 55 million dollars. The treasury opposes such a large cut, while Republican members favor a maximum reduction of 35 million dollars.

Committee On Finance House Treasury Department

Removal of County Infirmary Supt Sought by Ex-Worker

Miss Emma Smith, a former domestic, asks for the removal of Supt. T. A. Parks at the county infirmary, citing affidavits alleging intoxication profanity wrongful disposal of goods and entertaining friends at the county’s expense. Peter J. Coyle manager of the Wayne hotel and Bertha Miller daughter of John H. Miller were married by Rev. Meissner of the Catholic Church Monday.

Peru Ind T. A. Parks Emma Smith Peter J. Coyle Wayne Hotel Bertha Miller John H. Miller Rev. Meissner Catho Hc

Interstate Stock Yards Report From Jan Eight

Live stock market bulletin lists cattle and hog receipts at Interstate Stock Yards on Tuesday with ranges for Good to prime export steers and heifers, fair to good cows and calves, light veals, and heavy bulls. Hogs and sheep receipts accompany price quotes and weights for several categories.

Interstate Stock Yards

Stock Yards Receipts and Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Wm H Block Co Indianapolis reports Tuesday receipts at the stock yards with price quotes for cattle hogs and sheep. Good to prime steers 1350 lbs and up and good to choice 1160 1300 lbs. Heifers stockers cows veal calves calves bulls and lambs priced across weight ranges. Hogs mixed and heavy packing good to choice lightweights and pigs listed. Sheep good to choice and common to medium lambs with stockers and feeding sheep also noted.

Grain and hay market rates and car inspections report

Wheat prices by grade with milling freight and January values, corn white and yellow varieties with mixed and No carriage rates, oats firm with No 2 and No 3 white and mixed, Timothy hay prices for No 1 and No 2, and inspection tallies by wheat corn hay and total cars.

Timothy Hay Prairie

Sun's Liner Holdings Featured On Seventh Page

The seventh page highlights multiple Sun newspaper holdings and liner-related items. Readers are invited to explore the breadth of featured properties and related services across the publication’s network.

the Sun

Chicago market roundup for grains and poultry prices

Chicago wheat May closed up 0.3 cents at 83.33? 3 4 cents. Corn May at 38.14 to 38.50. Oats May 25.44 to 25.70. Dressed poultry prices for turkeys 9 cents, chickens 4 to 5 cents, capons 12 cents, ducks 8 to 10 cents, geese 8 to 9 cents. Live poultry: chickens 7 1/2 cents, turkeys 6 1/2 cents, ducks 8 to 13 cents, geese 6 to 9 per dozen. Butter values across creamery, dairy, and packing stock lines. Cheese prices for full cream, young Americas, Swiss, limburger, brick. Eggs 20 21 cents.

Chicago Young Americas Limburger

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The Art Commercial Club Dayton Tominson Hall Havana United States Seneca, N New York Pugilist Welch Donovan Ella Mrs. McKinley City Life Minnie Henry Leive Wyandotte Cemetery Association Tippecanoe County Jno. W Grout President’s Health CV Borne Union Live Stock Market Interstate Live Stock Market Ules Destens Barnsley Venice Cece Sc Aserdanet Saeeenes Blige LION Fairbank California Eagle Condensed Milk Java Heinz’s Spou Lipsy Pillsbury's Acorn Brand Wm. H. Block Co WM H. Block CO Kersey Oxford Des Agate Astrakhan Seagate Satig Alan City Grain Market
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