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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
6
The Broad Ripple drowning of Earl Fudge prompts physicians to note uncommon factors in drowning as Coroner Brayton urges safety precautions at swimming sites. An Indianapolis doctor offers urged first aid steps, including positioning, back pressure, and controlled stimulation until help arrives.
Gen. R. M. Smock records six months ending June 30 1900 for Indiana department G A R. Deaths total 26 with 15 859 total membership, down from 16 213 six months earlier and 20 508 in 1896. Posts drop to 440 as dues lapses rise. Net six month loss 332 with 741 gains and 16 other losses. Total funds 23715 22 held by posts quartermasters. receipts 15862 27 disbursements 14794 24 with 1055 99 relief. Property value totals 77492 19.
In Louisville on July 30 Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church prayed for rain to aid their finery. Clouds gathered and a thunderous omen appeared but no rain fell as the congregation adjourned to avoid a drenching.
Washington reports that progress is needed to clear the records of many army officers handling government funds. Secretaries Root and Treasury seek safer deposit options in the Philippines and Puerto Rico as officers hold large cash sums. a 1999 act aimed to designate banks but proved ineffective. Inspector Breckinridge notes many officers report cash on hand in banks in violation of regulations. The matter waits for Congress when it reconvenes.
In San Francisco on July 31 Jim Jeffries' representative refutes a Boston story claiming the heavyweight champion agreed to a match with Sharkey, stating the report is untrue.
The city faces an appeal after a ruling in the ward 15 special election inspectors case. Assistant city attorney Bell gays.
In St Louis Herman Elegan debuts a streetcar Turkish bath service claiming riders can bathe en route home. In New York Richard Croker plans to return in September to lead the fall campaign. In Houston J T Vaughan shot Patrolman Weiss and was killed after a struggle. Vaughan's brother jailed. In Omaha Mazel Wood, who swallowed poison over a lodging bill, becomes one third owner of a Florida orange grove worth $50 000 left by her father John J Sylvis who died in Tallahassee Florida.
State board of charities officials John R. Elder T. E. Ellison Amos Butler and Dr Mary A Spink visited the Central insane hospital on Tuesday to question clinicians and determine whether any noninsane persons might be confined. The inquiry follows a attorney general recommendation to the governor. The Central hospital serves Marion county where the so called insanity trust was found.
Prize winners in El Reno Oklahoma receive quarter sections near Lawton valued at about 40000 dollars but cannot claim title under homestead laws until five years residence. Selling before five years would render their claims invalid. Gov general Wood arrives in New York with family to rest six weeks aboard Kanawha after typhoid malaria.
Col I N Walker of Indianapolis was elected president of the state monument board, filling a vacancy after Gen Fred Knefler’s death. The salary is 1500 dollars yearly and a secretary may be chosen due to unpaid small bills. Governor will appoint a new board in November under a new law. Royal Hammer and McCormack are noted figures in state circles. Secretary Downing will attend the Hancock county fair at Greenfield next week as the interurban line nears the fair grounds.
The boat Constitution will likely skip Thursday and Saturday races with Columbia and Independence as it prepares for repairs in Bristol. A new five foot longer mast will be installed and the topmast shortened. The peak halyards lead will be changed and Independence may race her for the last time Saturday.
Prof George Herron says newspapers attack him over his divorce and quick remarriage to another woman to undermine his influence as a socialist delegate. He cites Chauncey Depew’s remarks to signal foes of the cause exploit personal matters. Herron’s wife attends the convention beside him amid public curiosity.
A patient reports ten years of epileptic fits and over $1000 spent on cures before Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer cured her. She credits rapid relief and only one minor fit since starting six months ago, urging others to try the medicine. W. Brant & Co. Ltd. lists it at $1.00 per bottle, available via druggists or prepaid express.
An incendiary fire burned a shed at Mrs. Sarah Bowtray’s home 512 West Sixteenth Street Tuesday noon, with a loss of 320. A second shed at 25 Hustern Avenue burned at 10 a.m. Ed Discher is the owner.
At Lucas county jail a night watchman, J. O. Ammon, was attacked by four prisoners who tied him up with revolvers at 7 am. They seized keys, unlocked the gate, and walked free. The escapees include Joseph Evans known as Topeka Joe, Thomas Stewart alias Hoosier Kid, Jos Seidenwand alias Thomas Keegan, and David Morgan.
Wheat and corn futures show varied quotes with No. 2 red at multiple levels and July values noted. Oats and hay prices remain steady to slightly changed while inspections tally 7 wheat red cars and 30 total grain cars across categories.
Chicago market notes show grains rising with July through September shifts. Corn and oats advance, provisions up, eggs butter and cheese prices listed, live poultry and turkey rates noted for wholesale sale.
Union Stockyards Indianapolis reports 800 cattle receipts with price quotes for various classes. Good to prime export steers range from 1,350 to 1,600 pounds with 5 540 terms, and other categories include medium export steers 1,200 to 1,400 pounds and good to prime butcher steers 1,100 to 1,230 pounds.
A dense listing of market prices for meats, dairy, coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, spices, nuts, vegetables, and other staples. Includes figures for hides and tallow, coal, oils, and drugs. Names no single event, but documents daily wholesale rates across multiple categories.
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