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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
6
A historical report details an Indianapolis auto factory nearing full operation. It describes assembly steps from axles to final painting, notes electric motor tests favored over gasoline, and highlights safety and sanitary measures. The piece envisions rising employment and a shift away from horse-drawn transport as autos become common.
New York reports Charles H. Parshall explains a refrigeration machine that freezes water into ice using a closed air cycle. The system compresses and expands air to remove moisture and chill water to extremely low temperatures without chemicals. The navy is testing the Parshall design to cool ship magazines.
Washington July 21 The foreign commerce of the United States for the last fiscal year reached 2,244,193,543 in total with exports at 1,394,479,214 surpassing 1898 and 1900 records. Imports surged across five great classes, led by crude materials for manufacturing, while manufactures and luxuries each rose about 20 million.
A 17 year old Indiana National Guard member rushed to the local recruiting station seeking details on Gov Mounts militia offer for service in China. Officers doubted his value for the unit while he feared a deployment. Three more recruits will head to Ft Snelling to join the Eighth Regiment. others may be sent to the Philippines or China.
An incorporated entity references a chief shusker and a shredder company with capital stock noted at twenty five thousand dollars in the fragmentary text. The OCR yields limited clarity on full names, dates, or exact corporate details.
Findlay Ohio July 21 Mayor Chas F E Watson Republican chief executive faced scrutiny after a Toledo piano testimonial used to advertise a former piano. The board of equalization checked tax returns and found no piano listed, charging back taxes for eight years while noting the testimonial claimed the piano remained sound from year one to eight.
In New York on July 21 John D Rockefeller clashes with a Tarrytown labor union demanding $3.50 for eight hours. Rockefeller pushes ten hour days at $3. He plans a $100000 stone stable for John D Jr and faces a possible strike as contractors in Tarrrytown pay masons $3.50 for eight hours. Rockefeller's income this year is projected well over $18 million.
The Stilwell railroad survey party begins surveying from Chihuahua to Presidio Del Norte, a 150 mile stretch. Three other survey parties are active between Presidio and Kansas City, as of July 21 from City of Mexico.
Nevada fusionists hold a convention on Friday. Frisco reformers aim to curb the Boxers. H Greenwell of Mt. Zion Ky. killed W C Franks Thursday. Arizona drought broken by a heavy rain. In Cookeville Tenn L A Creek killed W C Crawford Thursday. Bert Snow killed by a premature mine blast near Aurora Mo. David McConnaughay of Salem IN charged with beating wife to death. Otis Bryan 23 of Redkey Ind. dived from a boat on Webster Lake and did not surface. Fire at Charlestown navy yard Boston caused 250000 damage. South African mine owners fear taxes to cover costs. Russia maneuvers canceled due to Chinese trouble. Kansas City fire team to Paris for fire congress Aug 13. Chicago to build 2000000 dollar exposition building for 20000 seats. James Nicol of Chicago suspended from Board of Trade for false trades. Jacob Yanpolski wife and five children saved from suffocation in Chicago home. Firemen rescued them Thursday night. G H Wishman of Chicago had his former wife Leona J May arrested for pursuing with vitriol. Prohibition nominee Woolley to speak three weeks on Pacific coast after nomination and later tour country in a prohibition train.
Charles Finley former Kentucky secretary of state says he is not aware of starting a newspaper in Pennville Indiana. Reports claim he and ex Gov W Taylor would launch The Rough Rider in the Pennville Corn and Glass office. Finley may testify in the Powers case or remain in Kentucky as exile with Taylor Miller and Todd at the Denison reading and writing about the situation. Also includes assorted ads and notices about Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Atlantic City trip, and shoe sale at Siersdorfer’s store.
Dr. B F Bye has moved his downtown office to 403 N Linoisst at the northeast corner of Vermont. J P Mullally jeweler advertises fine goods at 28 Circle. Menninger's promotes bargains on hats and whips. C E Worth, dentist, relocated to 433 Stevenson Building. Schuller’s lists wines and spirits at 230 N Meridian-st.
Clark Photo Studio and Art Store at 116 North Illinois Street advertises genuine coupons and an agents call to show samples and take orders, inviting customers to engage for photo services and artwork.
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway city ticket office lists daily departures from 4.10 am to 10.40 pm. Notable services include the Cincinnati fast mail, Cin and Det express, Cin and Dayton express, and Cin Toledo Detroit routes with several connections and Illinois and St. Louis trains.
A Sunday excursion departs Thursday August 9 with round trip fare of 15 dollars. Travel to Atlantic City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood N J Rehoboth Del and Ocean City Md via sleepers and coaches. For details contact ticket agents or W W Richardson D P A. A special fast train leaves Indianapolis at 7 00 am Sunday July 22 returning Dayton at 6 15 pm.
Saturday night July 21 1900 train leaving Indianapolis at 9:00 pm offers lower rates to intermediate points. Passengers urged to secure berths and chairs at once at city office 238 Tinoinst.
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