Divorce Granted for Twenty Five Cents in Ghetto District
Samuel Kaplan received a divor ce from Rebecca for 25 cents with Benj J Schiff a ticket broker arraigned before Justice Dooley. Schiff admitted drafting separation papers for numerous couples and promised to stop. Police report many couples in the district live apart under the impression they are divorced.
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Cago
Samuel Kaplan
Rebecca
Benj. J. Schiff
Anker
Schiff
Justice Dooley
Kaplan
Thce Dobley
Hartshorne Mine Disaster Claims Over a Dozen
Widespread mine shaft accident at Hartshorne Oklahoma Territory claims more than a dozen lives. Rescue teams work to reach trapped workers as the situation unfolds. Nearby reports set a grim tone for the dangerous conditions in early 20th century mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ort Worth
Tex
A. Dow Coal Company
Hartshorne, T
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Gain National Popularity
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure for catarrh with broad national reach within a year. It cites testimonials from Dr J J Reitiger and Mrs Jerome Ellison praising relief, notes no cocaine or opiate, and claims safety for children. Full-sized boxes cost fifty cents and a free book is offered by F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
United States
Canada
J. J. Reitiger
Covington
Jerome Ellison
Wheeling
W. Va
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
British report Boer pursuit near farm and cart scene
Official dispatch from Johannesburg details Bruce Hamilton reporting on January 11 patrols chased Boers for seven miles near a farm, where 400 Boers were seen. Boer losses were one killed and 33 captured, while British losses were one killed and four wounded.
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London
Johannesburg
War Office
Bruce Hamilton
Knapdar
Botha
Foreign element in the United States in 1900 census
The 1900 census chart shows 76,303,387 total Americans with 65,843,302 native born and 10,460,085 foreign born. Excluding children of foreign white parents, foreigners reach about 34 percent of the population, while native whites of native parentage are about 13.8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Census Department
Union
Irving and Terry Stage Two Pieces to Small Indianapolis Crowd
Henry Irving and Ellen Terry performed two pieces at English's in Indianapolis Monday night before the smallest audience in years. Tickets sold unevenly with about half the 8 seats filled, some 2 dollar seats, and a fair number of 1.50 1 and 50 cent patrons. Despite early protests over Irving's time worn The Merchant of Venice and a later Waterloo one act sketch, numbers remained light and advance sales faltered. The Merchant of Venice was staged with full production but the final act was cut to fit time, while Waterloo drew best cheers of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
Indianapolis
Irving
Venice
Robeespierre
Poolroom Robbery In Kansas City Yields Up To $2000
Two youths armed with revolvers raided Harry B. Chick’s poolroom in Kansas City on Monday night, taking between 1500 and 2000 dollars before fleeing. Police seek suspects described as young men with drawn revolvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Harry B. Chick
Boer losses reported by Gen Lord Kitchener
London January 14 General Lord Kitchener reports Boer casualties since January 6 totaling 200 killed 9 wounded 202 captured and 95 surrendered in the ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Rathbone Testifies on Neely Case at Havana Hearing
E. G. Rathbone testified in the Neely case on Monday saying he could refuse to testify but chose to speak. He said both Neely and Reeves were sent by the Washington department and that Auditor Lawshe endorsed Reeves. Rathbone stated one man cannot manage all office details.
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Havana
E. G. Rathbone
Neely
Reeeves
Washington
Lawshe
Rathbone
Water and Barbers Rule the New York Police
New York's 7,000 policemen face a de facto military regime under Col. Partridge. Rules demand rigid attention posture for address to superiors, spotless uniforms, creased trousers, orderly gear, regular barber visits, prompt water use, no loitering, civil answers, and sergeants leading by example with buttoned coats and strict discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Col. Partridge
Republicans Sizzle Across Indiana County Conventions
Indiana counties elect and name Republican leaders as primaries loom. Wells county endorses Cromer and Grant county backs Ratcliff, with Taylor and Dunlap among hopefuls. Madison and Decatur counties pick chairs amid power moves and a bid to control congressional delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Cromer
W. F.coats
Bartholomew County
Johnson County
J. N. Records
Franklin
Putnam County Republicans
John G. Dunbar
Co. M
Couple Walk 2300 Miles From Sacramento to Chicago
A newlywed pair tied the knot in Sacramento and then walked 2300 miles to Chicago. They traveled through Arizona and New Mexico begging rides, were briefly arrested at Leavenworth, and plan to start work soon with a transfer company. The groom served 11 months on a Dewey era Manila boat and the bride, from Kentucky, rode in boys clothes during much of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jan. M
James M. ‘Smith
Sacramento
Cal
Smith
United States
Manila
Dewey
Philippine
Kentucky
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Leavenworth
They're After Haas Editor Targeted by Marion Typographical Union
The Marion typographical union circulates resolutions denouncing Charles Haas of the Wabash Plain Dealer as an enemy of organized labor and opposing his bid for secretary of the republican central committee. Resolutions label him a rat and accuse his paper of opposing labor. Copy sent to Secretary Slough of the Central Labor Union in Indianapolis and will be discussed at the next meeting. A union member said endorsement of the resolutions is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Myers
Greensburg
Decatur County
Hamilton County
BE. M. Haré
Ralph Kane
Landis
Man
Maré
Baldwin
Congress
Boone County
Geo. W. Campbell
Frank Martin
Boone
John Starr
Anderson
Madison County
Republican Organization
Cromer
Dunlap
Marion
Organized Labor
Marion trust company declares 244 percent dividend and boosts profits
At Monday's meeting the Marion trust company declared a 244 percent dividend and added 12000 dollars to its undivided profits. Stoughton A Fietcher was elected director replacing resigned C N Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Trust Company
Stoughton A. Fietcher
C. N. Williams
PEEPS AT THE STATE REPORTS LOCAL DISASTERS AND EVENTS
A digest of smallpox cases, fires, crimes, accidents, and civic developments across Indiana towns. Notable items include a $15,000 library grant, a $10,000 Odd-Fellows hall plan, a fire destroying Lincoln Lee’s home, a liquor license protest in Elkhart, and a road find of stolen funds. Other notes cover a train collision damage, a marriage elopement, and a dedication of a new church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Lee
Canaan
Whitestown Odd-fellows
Sisters of St. Francis
Lafayette
J. F. Miller
Co. L. Uhlein
Bank
Scottsburg
Night Robes and Gowns Listed With Embroidery Details
A catalog of night robes and gowns in various fabrics such as Nainsook Cambric and Baptist detailing. Prices range from 1.69 to 3.25 with features like embroidery edge insertion ribb on lacing yokes and hemstitched tucking.
Cambric and Muslin Skirts and Corset Covers Sale
A catalog-style notice lists cambric and muslin skirts with intricate borders and tucks, priced from 4.95 to 0.25, featuring Nainsook lace, Swiss embroidery, Valenciennes edge, and under dust ruffles. Corset covers are described with torchon lace, tuck borders, and beading, with prices from 0.89 to 0.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nainsook
Central Labor Union votes against Judge Baker and customs surveyor names
The Central Labor Union withdrew a resolution opposing Judge F. E. Baker's confirmation and urged Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge to oppose A. A. Young for Indianapolis port customs surveyor. The civic federation arbitration plan failed, replaced by a stance seeking economic justice. Officers mostly re elected. D. L. Stoddard becomes financial secretary. six month trustees report shows $164.20 on hand as of Dec 31, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Federation
Clarence Gaumer
Military drill planned at reform school in Indianapolis
E. E. York of the reform school for boys told THE SUN in Indianapolis on Monday that his plan for military drill is progressing and will be in vogue soon. M. IS. Hopkins, now an officer at the school, will conduct the drilling, with no expense for the moment and only small future costs for equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. York
Reform School For Boys
Indianapolis
M. IS. Hopkins
Room, Rooms for All Read THE SUN'S For Rent
In the For Rent column readers see an entry offering rooms for all at a price of thirty dollars per month. The listing notes a location on Ohio Street with a partial phone reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Bogus French Count Arrests in St Louis Heist Tale
John B. McDonald, alias Count De Remy St. German, a Baltimore native posing as a French count, was arrested after ten days in St Louis. He convinced restaurant keeper William Buck with forged papers and letters from French notables, proposing a $10 000 payoff if Buck loaned $100 for an elopement with heiress Mary Dickson. Buck alleges the plan was to secure the fortune and desert the heiress. McDonald denies involvement. He is held at the city jail pending developments.
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ST. Louis
John B. McDonald
Count de Remy St. German
Baltimore
McDonald
Wm. Buck
France
Boni de Castellane
Buck
Montevito
Col
Mary Dickson
Union veteran legion to install officers at Pierson's hall
City life notes report upcoming officer installation for the Union veteran legion at Pierson's hall on Tuesday night. Also listed are recent elections for Roberts Park M. E. social and business union with Flora Wulschner as president and a financial summary of 550 earned and 440 spent in the past year. An Edenharter year-end report cites overcrowding at Central insane hospital, with 1 845 inmates and a yearly cost of 265 224.45. Indianapolis district court of honor announces new officers led by Chancellor Oscar L. Ormsbee and officers including Mrs E G Henderson and E G Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Legion
Pierson
Roberts Park
M. E. Social and Business Union
Flora Wulschner
Edenharter
Central Insane Hospital
Indianapolis
Court of Honor
Oscar L. Ormsbee
E.G. Henderson
E. G. Henderson
A. J. Johnson
B. F. Wood
Wiliam R. Stoddard
Sentinel
Andrew J. Johnson
Phillipe
Charles E. Curtias
E. M. Haggard
B. M. WiTle
Poor Asylum Figures for Quarter Ending December 31
County poor asylum records show 199 inmates at year end and five deaths. Workhouse figures report 1 148 prisoners received, 1 338 discharged, and 147 remaining on January 1. The United States paid $841.20 for feeding federal prisoners confined in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dr Buils Cough Syrup Promises Quick Child Croup Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Buils Cough Syrup as a lifesaving remedy for children, claiming it cures croup whooping cough and measles cough with a 25 cent price.
Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup For Teething
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winston's soothing syrup for teething children claiming it calms the child softens gums relieves pain cures wind colic and treats diarrhea priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
General Worth 6c cigar on sale at first class drug stores
A high grade "General Worth" cigar priced at 6 cents is advertised as available at first class drug stores. C W Kriel is listed as the distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Worth
C. W. Kriel
Portrait and business notices from Indianapolis era
An assortment of advertisements includes WilHITE and Holloway photographers offering elegant portraits, Burford’s ledger products, Indiana Dental College accepting patients 8 am to 5 pm, Bretzman’s photography studio a suggested baby photo location, and a note that placing a Wanted Real Estate ad is affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhite & Holloway
Fotografers
Pennsylvania St
Denison Hotel
Indiana Dental College
S. W. Cor
Delaware and
Ohio-ets
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Frank’ Mumert
Princton
Cascarets
Portsmouth
Ralph Duford
Clayton
Bridget McCrosson
Bead St
Philadelphia
E. F. Reilly
Calvin St
Pittsburg
Prescott
Wm. Roan
Catamount
P. M. Kolling
Dock St
Steubenville, O
Roc
Ase
Sterling Remedy Company
Welve
Shaft
Indian Territory
Aanila
Phineas Foutz
Company K
Innury
Cebu
Zanesville
Gurlest Brewer ii
Gertrude M. Ward
Hamilton
Africa
Rob
Kitchener
Water and Barbers
Wayne County
W. HB. Wineburg
Pike County
J. W. Wilson
W. J. Bethell
Frank Hanly
Charles E. Thompson
Tippecanoe
Montgomery County
H. E. Green
J. R. Bonnell
Trip
Haas
Vincentes
John Miller
Etna Green
Carnegie
Bedford
Laporte
Elwood
Claude Noble
Midland
Excelsior Paying
Brazil
Anna Audfrey
Goldsmith
Nates
McConaha & Parrott
Centerville
Chicago & South Shore Railroad
Michigan City
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Pearl Smith
Portland
Tony Hill
Elkhart
George Cuppy
J. W. Reeve
Dunkirk
Hartford City
Frank Adamson
S. S. Washburn
New Christian Church
Ijamsville
L. L. Carpenter
Arthur Boyer
Tipton
Batiste
Underskirts
Sertion
Ticoats
Hamburg
Valenciennes
L. S. Ayres
Indiana
F. E. Baker
Plainfield Reform School
City Life
WM. BE. Burford
Ind
Bretzman
Illinois
WM. B
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