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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1901

Page

3

Park riot at Fairview sparks police clash and injuries

Attorney Sherman Mott blames poor police protection for a Fairview riot after a park crowd of about 20 000 gathered Sunday night. Park officer Roxie Burnett clashed with youths and a boy named Huffman, amid stones and gunfire that wounded Charles Daniels and others before police restored order.

Fairview Sherman Mott Law Building Burnett Parksupt Wheatley Mott City Hospital Daniels Edward Entwistle New York St Roy. Compton Mileyave George Hudson Buchanan St Woodford L. Thompson

Miss Canning declared sane in Indiana inquest

In Goshen Indiana on Monday Irene Canning was declared sane by an insanity inquest and will be sent to Long Cliff asylum for treatment. The report also notes unrelated local incidents including a Memphis river incident and a Wabash county post office closure.

Long Cliff Asylum Edwards Nashville Douglas County Systemic Catarin B. Hertzmian Peruna Peruna Medicine Co Columbus W. H. Shields Drury

Mrs Smith of Walkerton Kills Self After Dance Refusal

In Mishawaka Indiana on Saturday night Mrs. Fred Smith of Walkerton committed suicide using paris green after her husband insisted on taking another woman to a dance. He returned to find her dead body.

Mishawainla Ind Fred Smith Walkerton Paris Green

Courtright Youth Fires Wounding Grandfather in Mistaken Burglar Guad

In Hazleton Indiana Charles Courtright age id shot and wounded his grandfather John Fox after mistaking him for a burglar. Fox was moving about the house seeking a coal place when Courtright fired following a sound.

Vincennes Ind Hazleton Charles Courtright John Fox Fox Young Courtright

Love's Young Dream Jolted

Vincennes Indiana July 22 Clint Reel 1 stole a horse and buggy Saturday to take his girl for a ride He is now in jail

Vincennes Ind Clint Reel

Buckskin Bills Wild West Show Disbands

LaPorte Indiana July 22 Buckskin Bills wild west show has disbanded after both cowboys and Indians expressed dissatisfaction.

Laporte Ind Buckskin Bill

Stable incident ends in Walter Mattingly's death

In Vincennes Indiana on July 22 Walter Mattingly age 1 was fatally kicked by a horse while in a stable. The incident was reported by Sply.

Vincennes Ind Walter Mattingly

Indiana Obscure Local Incidents and Deaths Mixed Report

A listing of early 1900s Indiana incidents includes drownings at Greensburg Wheatland and Laporte, suicides near Browns town Browns town and Marion, a murder or accidental death risk in farming, an oil price note, labor union activity in Indiana, and a river accident near Rome City with deaths in several counties.

County seeks back taxes on Bradley estate assets

County assessor Marion Eaton began collection of 8875 38 back taxes from the James M. Bradley estate after the administrator’s bond indicated estate value. Records show annual personal property values rising from 1873 to 1900 with most assets in Pullman palace car stock and holdings in the Southern lumber and land companies.

Marion Eaton James M. Bradley Bradley Pullman Palace Car Company Southern Lumber Company Southern Land Company

King Edward Receives American Guests in London

Monday afternoon in London King Edward met the duchess of Marlborough Mrs. West and Mrs. Relands plus other American women who presented him with a commemorative medal honoring the hospital ship Maine.

London Edward Duchess of Marlborough

Train Hits Carriage Killing Four Men in Lebanon

A Boston and Maine express rammed a carriage near Lebanon New Hampshire on Sunday, killing James Goodwin William Thurston Thomas Burns and Eddie McCabe instantly at four o clock.

Lebanon N. H Boston & Maine Express James Goodwin William Thurston Thomas Burns Eddie McCabe

Patrolman Blumberg Dead After Month Long Illness

Patrolman William Blumberg died at his home 1524 Naomist at 2 a m Monday after an illness of one month. He served on the force for two years.

William Blumberg Naomist

Teen Arrested in Grocery Robbery Claims Unpaid Work

George Jennings a 14 year old of 928 Highland avenue was arrested Sunday for robbing Charles Hastunp at 1128 East Tennh Street of 272 pounds. He said he worked there all last week and was paid nothing, using this as his method of collection.

George Jennings Highland Ave Charles Hastunp E. Tennhst

Colorado Excursions Via Monon Route Tickets On Sale

Tickets issued daily to Sept. 10 for Colorado excursions on Via Monon route with final return by Oct. 31. For details contact local ticket agents.

Colorado

Peruna Promises Cure for Catarrh Across Genders and Seasons

Advertised testimonials claim Peruna from The Peruna Medicine Co. cures catarrh in men and women, in summer and winter, with notes from Judson W. Lyons and others praising relief from pelvic and systemic symptoms. Readers urged to write to Dr. Hartman for free book and advice.

Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Harriman Elizabeth L. Williams Goliad Tex Laura J. Smith National Organis Or Anti-Treat Society W. Thirty-third St Minneapolis Minn Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartmen Sanitarium

Mayor avoids beer war amid saloon licensing questions

The mayor says he has heard nothing official about saloon licensing violations and does not plan investigations. Controller Dunn confirms a man claiming Dunn ordered a moratorium contacted him, but newspapers reporting it were denied as accurate.

Dunn

Tragic Freight Yard Deaths From Sun Seekers

Sunday two young men sought shade by a freight car siding on the Big Four near Haytave. Harry Amstaedter 1250 Hoyt ave was killed instantly and William Wessling 1028 Hoyt ave died from injuries after a switch engine struck a cut of cars. Several companions were hurt or escaped.

Harry Amstaedter Hoyt-ave William Wessling Haytave Mstaedter Wessling Raymond Pierson Dan McGrath Arthur Brown Lexington and Villaaves John Anderson Otis Boyke Wletcher-ave Umstaedter

Family Home Schedules Monday 2 P.M. Service

Um staedter served as the main support of a widowed mother and the family home is set for a service at 2 p m on Monday.

Umstaedter

Chicago Markets Show Mixed Gains Across Commodities

Corn prices rise 4 to 4½ cents with September futures at 97½ to 97¾ cents. Wheat adds about 2 to 3 cents with July around 6.54 and September 6.94. Oats up 3 to 4 cents with July 37⅜ and September 36¾ cents. Provisions climb with pork around 14.20 to 14.67, lard near 8.62 to 8.75, ribs 7.85 to 8.07. Butter and cheese gainers varied by grade. live poultry and turkeys mixed, eggs firm.

Chicago Cayo Feods

Lords Rule: Registered Unions Can Be Sued Over Labor Disputes

The house of lords ruled that any registered labor union may be sued reversing an appeals court decision. The ruling allows the Taf Vale railroad of Wales to sue unions for damages caused by members during a strike, and overturns an injunction against picketing and other acts on nonunion men.

London House of Lords Highest Court of Appeals Appeals Court Justice Farwell Taf Vale Railroad of Wales

Six Men Freeze to Death Near Cape Romaoff

Seattle dispatch reports the steamship Oregon bringing word that six men likely froze to death during a severe blizzard near Cape Romaoff last winter. In a separate incident, Alexander Spencer was badly beaten by a gang on West Washington Street near the Belt railroad but escaped.

Seattle Wash Oregon Cape Romaoff Alexander Spencer W. Walnut Sr W. Washington St Belt Railroad

Judge rules Marion bond company lacks legal existence

Superior Court judge McMasters on Monday held the Marion bond company has no legal existence. If upheld, it upsets the corporation and may force reincorporation or proof of a single business character. The ruling follows a recent appellate decision and could affect other large firms.

McMasters Superior Court Marion Bond Company Mexican Coffee and Rubber Company N. Thinois St

Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a cure for tiredness

An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures fatigue and tired feelings, offering relief for work or pleasure. The copy emphasizes restoring energy and vitality.

Hood

Old Nurse for Children Adverts Planos at Baldwin's

An early 20th century ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup soothes teething pain, softens gums, relieves wind colic and diarrhoea in children. It markets at twenty five cents a bottle with notes of bargain plans at Baldwin's.

Lake Chautauqua and Return Pass Details

Ticket offer from Indianapolis to Jamestown with return by August 27. Travel via C H BD and Erie R R. Departure 4 15 p m from Indianapolis, arrival Jamestown 6 47 a m next morning. Tickets sold July 26. Prices listed as 12.00 dollars.

Lake Chautauqua Erie R. R Indianapolis Jamestown

Detroit and Return Fare Through H. D. Ry Details

A transportation notice states a Detroit round trip fare of 7.60 via Chicago and Detroit Railroad. An account meeting at Brotherhood St. Andrew is noted. Tickets go on sale July 23, with a final limit August 15.

Detroit Brotherhood

Special fast train to Dayton July 28 from Indianapolis

Bargains in upright pianos at Baldwin's. The $1.25 Day and Return fare via C., H. & D. offers a Sunday trip. Special fast train leaves Indianapolis at 7 00 p m and returns from Dayton at 5 30 p m.

Pargains Baldwin's Dayton Indianapolis

Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines Homeseekers Excursion

Special Home seekers excursion to Oklahoma and Indian Territories promoted on sale Tuesday July 23 with return limit 20 days. Tickets available through agents or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis for details.

Oklahoma and Indian Territories Oklahoma W. W. Richardson Indianapolis

Dr W B Zaig Veterinary Surgeon Opens Office

Dr W B Zaig announces veterinary services with dog treatment at Wood's Stable office. Patient care offered by a local veterinary surgeon in town.

W. B.zaig Wood's Stable

The Jobbing Trade Prices Across Poultry Produce and Groceries

Prices paid by shippers include turkey hens 5c lb young toms 4c fowls 7 4c cocks 1c ducks 1c geese 1c. Spring chickens 12 to 12.5c lb. Cheeses Newark full creams 9 19c, butter 10 4c per lb, eggs 1c per dozen. Hides tallow groceries coffee various grades, sugars many brands with varied per bag and per pound rates, salts flour spices beans molasses rice with regional price ranges noted.

Newark Limburger Java Golden Rio Bourbon Santos Golden Santos Prime Santos Ariosa Lion Jersey Caracas Dillsworth's Columbia Columbia A, 5.37c; 2 Windsor A, 5.37c; 8 Ridgeway A, 5.87c; Phoenix A Empire A Ideal Golden Windsor Ridgewood New Orleans Louisiana Carolina

Wholesale Prices Scribbled for Groceries and Goods

A dense ledger style listing prices for bagged products and goods across categories. Entries include lead bars pressed at 71c, various wood wares with different numbers and prices, different sugars and candies, nuts with assorted costs, fruits and vegetables with per box or per bushel rates, and coal and coke price notes. Multiple named items and units appear, reflecting a broad market catalog.

Market price list from Kingan & Co and Union Stock Yards

A detailed price list from Kingan & Co. for provisions and meats followed by cattle hogs and sheep quotations from Union Stock Yard Indianapolis July 2 and Interstate Stock Yard Indianapolis July 22. Includes prices for ham bacon lard pickled pork sausage fresh pork beef oysters fish and seafood with varying lot weights and quality grades.

Kingan &Wo Indiana California Ausege Frankfurts

City Grain Market Wheat Prices Show Steady Demand

Wheat firm with No 3 red at 67c and July at 66c per bushel on freight tracks. Corn prices range from 53c to 56c for various white and yellow grades with several lot counts and mixes. Oats hold around 38c for No 2 white and mixed varieties. Hay prices listed at 12.25 and 11.56 for timothy varieties with 11 and 2 car inspections noted.

Hay

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