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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1901
Page
3
A era of summer suffering at stations and homes as August hay fever spreads. Citizens describe sneezing coughing and moaning while missing work school and family duties. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets offered at 50 cents promise relief and immunity with a free mailed folder from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
Fort Wayne July 9 The body of 10 year old Alice Cothrell was found in a cistern at Wallen. Charles Dunn 65 a wealthy lumber mill owner is under arrest for murder based on coroner and prosecutor findings of assault and choking. A domestic Jake Stapleton testified she washed nearby and observed the girl near Dunn's lot. Coroner Barnett said evidence of assault and throat marks. physicians said death occurred before drowning. Dunn previously faced inquiry over a feeble minded girl in his household but no conviction resulted.
Richmond Indiana July 9 Mrs ecca Wampler near Dublin dies at age 99 4 months She leaves a large clan including six children 35 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren The obituary notes a North Carolina birth and a prominent domestic background. Capt Lucas a Columbus business leader dies after a paralytic stroke with widow and four children listed. He served in the Third Indiana cavalry company G rising to captain during the Atlanta campaign.
At Lapel Indiana on Tuesday Will B Cumback former lieutenant governor and Laura Wachstetter a 36 year old former teacher wed at 19 am The marriage surprised Cumbacks relatives and faced opposition from his son in law John W Jowett of Anderson Capt William J Lucas president of the First ...
In Muncie Indiana on July 9 the trial of William Tharp started as Miss Aletha Puckett testified about the brutality. A noisy crowd gathered at the courtroom. Inspector A B Smith in Muncie discussed rural mail route redistricting with Congressman Cramer, saying the plan is now a necessity, not an experiment.
John S. Johnston formerly a lieutenant in the Indiana National Guard and now a first lieutenant in the Forty first United States volunteers at Manila has passed the exam for a regular army post and will be assigned to artillery. He is married with a wife and child living in South Bend.
Samuel Rhodes aged 60 cousin of Cecil Rhodes the South African diamond king died suddenly in Charlestown Indiana from heart trouble. He had come to America from England. Coincidentally Mrs Rhodes’ former husband, Jack Thompson, died in the same spot four years earlier.
Found in a Bloomington farm report a farmer named Joseph Turner was discovered dead in his chair last week. Officials indicated the body showed no immediate sign of foul play and the case was under investigation.
A surprising discovery Tuesday revealed an old bureau held $2,000 in gold and a stack of paper money, despite the owner’s reputation of poverty. Relatives, who forced the drawer, found the fortune and his wife remained ignorant of the wealth.
In Muncie Indiana on July 9 the young daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Drennen was struck by a trolley car and survived despite a crushed skull and fractures. Doctors describe multiple deep cracks in the skull as the child remains under care.
Richmond mourns Jacob Lamotte a noted resident who died at Bryant's Chapel Kokomo notes Charles G Armstrong brother of Mayor W H Armstrong and a leading local businessman died.
A new cigar factory planned for South Bend will employ 150 men. Other items note Brazil street car strikers seeking union recognition, a Rosary of local court actions, and various incidents from across Indiana.
Arthur Dwyer sues the city to halt an electric lighting contract. Judge Carter will hear the injunction Wednesday morning. No temporary restraining order was sought as bids set for July 15. The Board of Works advertised for bids despite the suit. Attorney Rabb says the suit has little ground. Deputy-city attorney Bell will defend.
In New York on Monday night Drake Scheider and Kipp Harris fought in a saloon quarrel with their sweethearts Mabel Harris and Pauline Wilson. The duel moved to the sidewalk where knives and a razor were used, drawing a crowd. Five minutes of bloodshed left Harris unconscious and seriously slashed. Wilson escaped. Police arrested Harris and Schneider. the sidewalk was hosed down to clean the scene.
Patrolman Hanlon an extra of the department quits after being paid 1.75 dollars instead of 2.25. He stands six feet seven and a half inches tall and served last week as both patrolman and park show for visitors.
John J. Rochford, once a leader of the anti-Taggart group, says the Democratic party is in strong shape and predicts renomination and reelection of May or Tagegart. He adds there is no organized opposition to the mayor and rules out any bid for police judge, praising Judge Daly's record for renomination.
The general session of the N E A fortieth annual convention opens in Detroit with about 10,000 attendees. Gov Bliss welcomes delegates and praises practical education and the disciplined mind as shaping the future.
Cambridge residents had stayed indoors for two weeks fearing a Gila monster that escaped from Harvard's Agassiz museum. On Monday, a yellow dog cornered the beast in a lot and an expert captured it using forked sticks and a bag.
Prices paid by shippers for poultry and produce include turkey hens five cents per pound, young toms four, fowls ten, ducks six, geese four, spring chickens 18 cents per pound. Butter and cheese rates, eggs one cent per dozen, various coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, oils, and canned goods listed with New York and City prices. Also Union Stock Yards report shows cattle, hogs, sheep, and stocker prices with ranges for good to prime grades.
Miss Marie Coats of Appleton writes Peruna is a reliable spring and summer remedy for languor and loss of appetite, promising quick improvement. Mrs Emma A Bell of Fort Pierce recounts dysentery relief after taking Peruna, noting rapid recovery and renewed strength, while warning of summer illnesses and urging readers to obtain Hartman’s summer diseases booklet.
At Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on July shipments of 1,200 head were received with quotations ranging from good to choice. Prices for medium and heavy mixed hogs, and common to good lights and roughs were reported in terse market notes.
Wheat prices show weakness with No 2 red at 62 cents and July up 6 cents under milling freight. Corn remains firm with No 1 white at 47 and No 2 white at 47 1/4 cents. Hay offers No 1 timothy at 11.25 to 11.75 and 10.50 to 10.75 in another lot. Inspections list several cars rejected and no grade reports across wheat corn and hay totals.
Chicago markets show Wheat July 4 3/4 to 4 3/4 lower with September around 64 1/2 to 66 3/4. Corn gains 1/4 to 1/2 with July near 46 1/2 and September about 48 1/2. Oats up about 1/4. pork, lard, ribs mixed. eggs firm. butter and cheese prices vary by grade and source. live poultry quotes mixed across categories.
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