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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1901

Page

2

Wu Urges Racial Integration Through Intermarriage

In Muncie a Chinese minister, Wu, advocates assimilation of African Americans by intermarriage as the sole solution to the race problem. He criticizes lynching and calls for equal rights, noting dismay at the Leavenworth burning and urging white and black unions to collapse the color line. He warns officers and nations against mob justice and urges proactive integration.

Ter Wu America Chamber of Commerce Alexander Leavenworth China Lincoln Washington

Chinese Officials Sign Protocol in Peking

The State Department said a dispatch from Minister Conger reports the protocol has been signed by Chinese representatives and returned to the foreign envoys. Discussion of methods to implement the agreement will start soon.

Washington State Department Conger

Bank cashier L A Porter named short $49600 in Warren bank

Cashier L A Porter of Warren bank is found short about $49 600 in his accounts. He is a prominent officer in the Presbyterian church and reportedly engaged in speculation.

Bowling Green L. A. Porter Warren Bank Presbyterian Church

Thornberry Sues Rubber Co Over Toxic Dust Exposure

Adaline Thornberry sues Indianapolis Rubber Co for 25000 damages alleging fumes from a chemical solution used to dust off bicycle tires harmed her health while her mother testified. Judge Carter presided as the witness was questioned and the courtroom heard details of the alleged exposure.

Carter Adaline Thornberry Indianapolis Rubber Company Krauss Miss Thornberry

Judge appoints auxiliary receiver for relief fund

Judge Dunn designates C. A. Lee as auxiliary receiver of 7500 dollars belonging to the Order of chosen friends. Receiver Cyrus A. Clark of Indiana has brought suit to settle all claims on the relief fund in a single action.

San Francisco Dunn C. A. Lee Order of Chosen Friends Cyrus A. Clark Indiana

Arkansas inaugurates Jeferson C. Davis as governor

Jefferson C. Davis was inaugurated governor of Arkansas on Friday in the usual ceremony.

Little Rock Ark Jeferson c. Davis Arkansas

Burglars Blow Safe at Perth Store in Brazil Ind

In Perth, Harold Vegoe’s store safe was blown open by burglars Thursday night. About $100 was stolen, with no clues available.

Brazil Ind Harold Vegoe Perth

To Cure the Grip in Two Days Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabinets

An advertisement promises rapid relief from grip symptoms using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabinets. It highlights quick action in two days and emphasizes dependable relief for flu like illnesses. The copy targets households seeking fast cold and fever care.

Canal Bill Delayed as Senate Eyes Hay-Pauncefote

Senate postpones canal legislation until Britain reviews the amended Hay-Pauncefote treaty. London dispatch claims Lord Pauncefote gave assurance England would not object to fortifications or suspending the Clayton Bulwer pact, a claim contradicted by the secretary of state who says no such assurances were received.

Washington Senate Great Britain London Lord Pauncefote England

Senate to vote on army reorganization bill amendments

Washington January 11 8 At 4 pm Friday the senate will begin voting on the army reorganization bill and its amendments. Nearly every senator was in his seat when the gavel fell at noon.

Washington Senate

Cabinet to Decide on Hay-Pauncefote Canal Treaty

London reports the cabinet met on Friday to review the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty. Authorities say the cabinet will accept amendments if minor guarantees to British interests are provided by the American senate.

London

Revival of the Baxter Law Foe Predicts Quick Death of Rep Scott Bill

An Indianapolis anti saloon worker argues that Rep Scott s move to amend the Nicholson law by requiring a two thirds voter list for liquor licenses will fail. He notes Baxter law provisions were hidden and reveals saloon interests secured signatures, while temperance groups oppose the amendment.

Indianapolis Scott I.t

Four Engines Collide at Lockes Mills Me Deaths Reported

A head on collision of four Grand Trunk freight engines at Lockes Mills on Friday killed five men including Engineer Peter Thompson and Brakeman W C Oliver, injured many, and destroyed vast property. Several cars carried explosives, 12 burned and exploded. Both trains were double headers and the engines wrecked. Cause of the crash was not yet determined.

Lockes Mills Grand Trunk Railway Peter Thompson W. C. Oliver

City Grain Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat and Steady Hay

Wheat weak for No 2 red and No 3 red with January delivery. New corn steady with multiple white and mixed grades listed and varied prices. Hay remains steady with No 1 timothy at 12.75 to 13.25 dollars, No 2 timothy 11.25 to 12.25. Inspections note several car counts across Wheat Corn and Hay.

Towagon Sic Oseffi ESMC Emr She Timothy Hay Straw

Railroad Tracks Torn Up On Farm Stand Off

Judge Baker of the federal court enjoined Wesley Grantham of Montgomery county from interfering with Midland railroad operations. Grantham tore up tracks across his farm last week following a judgment against the company. The mails were disrupted and federal court action followed.

Judge Baker Federal Court Wesley Grantham Montgomery County Midland Railroad

Untermeyer Attacks Castellane Case as Swindle

Attorney Untermyer presents to Justice Beach arguing that Asher Wertheimer, creditor to Countess Castellane, faces a flagrant manipulation scheme. He claims a princely income shielded a colossal fraud, noting $900,000 in income and over $4,000,000 of indebtedness in six years of marriage, with $9.4 million spent in that period.

New York Untermeyer Justice Beach Asher Werthiermer Gastellane Thesigney France

Nation case dismissed as drunken act excuse used

County attorney Conley dismissed the case against Mrs Carrie Nation charged with smashing mirrors in the Carey hotel saloon. He said her mind was impaired and she is not responsible for her acts. Nation travels to Kansas City and Topeka to continue protests.

Wichita Tas Conley Carrie Nation Carey Hotel

Diamonds Seized From Cuban Merchant on Arrival

Federal marshal Alcott seized 1400 worth of diamonds from Antonio Ansenias on his arrival from Europe. Ansenias says he is a Cuban merchant and not a smuggler.

New York Alcott Antonio Ansenias Europe Ansenias

Man Registered as Rev Atkins Found Dead in New York Hotel

A well dressed man about 30 registered at the Colonial hotel under the name Rev Atkins. He was found dead in his room on Friday from a pistol wound to the left breast, marking a fatal incident under investigation.

New York Colonial Rev. Atkins

Chicken dispute ends in fatal rock attack

Travis Campbell struck Kelly Owens during a dispute over a sick chicken bought from Campbell. Owens died within an hour from the injury in Williamsberga Kentucky on January 18. The incident followed a quarrel over the sick fowl.

Williamsberga Travis Campbell Kelly Owens

Curfew Movement Gains Ground Nationwide

Col. Alex Hogeland arrives in Indianapolis to promote the Boys and Girls national home plan noting 1,000 cities adopt the curfew law with strong support. He also mourns Gov. Mount, a longtime enthusiastic ally.

Alex Hogeland Indianapolis Gov. Mount

Yale Sophomore Henry Root Found Dead in Vacant Lot

The body of Henry I Root a Yale sophomore was found by a dog in a vacant lot Friday morning. He had been in poor health and died from carbolic acid. Prot Root of Yale is his brother.

New Haven Conn Henry I. Root Yale Root

Venezuela Situation Eases. Scorpion Orders Countermanded

Washington reports the Scorpion was ordered to Guanaco Venezuela but the orders have been countermanded. The State Department declines to explain the reason, but sources say the Venezuela situation appears less alarming.

Washington Guanaco Venezuela State Department

Venezuela Forms Censorship on US Dispatches

New York reports Venezuela has established censorship over all messages to and from the United States beginning December 9. The move is believed connected to ongoing asphalt troubles.

New York Venezuela United States

Coffee habit cured by Postum says man gains by quitting coffee

A man recalls childhood meals with coffee soup and a long bout of indigestion and nervous weakness. After quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee he reports improved digestion sleep mood and weight gain and credits his recovery to abandoning coffee. He notes a friend and his wife also recovered after six months without coffee and with Postum, though he asks to omit his name.

Frank Furbush Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek Micha

Queen Is Very Ill as Royal Physicians Attend

Reports from Isle of Wight say the queen, aged 81 years 239 days, is growing worse daily with royal physicians in near hourly attendance at Osborne House. Officials deny serious illness though a court circular has not appeared since Tuesday, lending weight to the reports of her condition.

CGWES Isle of Wight Osborne House George Tit

Aguinaldo Eludes Capture After Cavite Town Attack

Reports say Aguinaldo visited his mother in Cavite province and narrowly escaped capture during an American assault on a Cavite town.

Manila Aguinaldo Cavite

Storms on Virginia coast and scattered notes from Friday

The report notes storms along the Virginia coast on Friday. Mentions wills and appeals for money, a $75,000 fire in Lebanon Tennessee, and plans by Tennessee workers to travel to Hawaii. A wreck near San Jacinto leaves five dead on the Mexican Central line. Other items include ships burning at Benton Harbor and a pole reaching attempt by Captain Bernier. A Black resident of Ashtabula is in custody for threatening a race track.

Lebanon Tenn Hawaii San Jacinto Marie Louise Ackerman Wentworth New York Louisville Benton Harbor Mich J. E. Bernier Quebec North Pole Tce Robert Jefferson Ashtabula Bill Banker French

War on Strawboard Trust Promised by Box Makers

The Western paper boxmakers association voted Friday to wage war on the strawboard trust after a $6 per ton price increase. Delegates John B. Holman St. Louis W. S. Krouse Indianapolis and T. M. Patterson Portsmouth Ohio were chosen to attend the national meeting in Boston.

ST. Louis The Western Paper Boxmakers’association John B. Holman Krouse Indianapolis T. M. Patterson Portsmouth Boston

Syracuse University to receive 400000 donation

Archbold, vice president of the Standard Oil Company, will give Syracuse University 400000 dollars on the condition that friends of the university raise an equal amount. The gift aims to bolster university support and endowment.

Syracuse John“. Archbold Standard Oil. Company Syracuse University Friends of the University

City Life Board buys 7006 feet of hose

The Board of safety purchased 7 006 feet of two and a half inch hose on Friday. John Banks' attorneys may file a motion for a new trial Monday in criminal court. Louis Matthews of Bloomfield and William Lee of 02 N Delaware St went to a Baloon at 4 Massachusetts Ave and offered a bad dollar for drinks. Harry Check, 35, was brought from Terre Haute by detectives on a charge of stalling two overcoats from his lodging house.

John Banks Louis Matthews Bloomfield Wm. Lee Delaware St Massachusetts-ave Harry Check Indianapolis Terre Haute Lancaster and Splann N. Ilinois Michael Shay Hiinois-st. Check

Sundry Housekeeping Goods at Bargain Prices

An inventory of low cost items including handkerchiefs, 32 inch linen, Tams, waists, underskirts, coats for girls, corsets, grates, curtain scrim, wool, pineapple, soap, lemons, yeast, German sweet chocolate, paper napkins, table cloths, cups and saucers, cambric muslin, shirting prints. Prices indicate bulk discounts and damaged displays.

Warner's Kabo American Lady Ceeie Mae Red Petra Yao

Union Stock Yards Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Cattle receipts at Union Stock Yards Jan 18 noted light with bids for good to prime steers from 1,660 to 1,980 lbs and up, plus various grades of heifers cows and calves. Hogs receipts 1,000 with quotes for good to choice heavy, packing, and common to light hogs. Sheep receipts 300 with bids for good to choice lambs and sheep and stockers and feeding sheep.

Cccc Cisseserocseas Union Live Union Stock Yards NORV SS Ea

Grain and livestock prices shown for Chicago market

Chicago market report lists May wheat and corn at 39 38 4 cents, oats pa Provisions May pork 14.30 14.17 ½, lard 7.50, ribs 7.22 to 7.17%. Poultry prices include turkeys 9 9 ½ c, chickens 7 12 ½ c, and eggs 19 20 c. Butter, cheese, and dairy varieties priced with multiple grades and per dozen or per pound.

Chicago Lée Young Americas

Morton Place Laundry and Indian Sports Ad

Morton Place Laundry advertises at 1901 1903 Central Ave with Anna R Meyer as proprietress using old telephone 27772. The notice lists Indians sports and sells collars at 2c, cuffs at 4c per pair.

Central-ave Anna R. Meyer

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