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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
7
State statistician Johnson plans to compel township assessors to furnish farming condition data under the 1689 law. He cites widespread reliance on outdated reports in county auditors’ offices as producing worthless information. Assessors have finished this year’s work but some promise to revisit districts to collect fresh data.
The article traces jockey formation from stable-Boy to licensed rider, focusing on training by William A. Daly on Coney Island. It details selective testing of applicants, harsh judgments on physical traits, and the apprentice system where Daly disciplines and finances boys, who later may be bought by wealthy stables like Whitney or Belmont, with large sums paid to Daly and guardians.
A listing of names and amounts from creditors and executors across multiple counties. Individuals include Original-Abner Brothers Of Summitville Samuel Finton Packerton Asbury Fleming Arcana and others with payments ranging from 3 to 17 dollars. Names appear alongside towns such as Burns City Paragon Terre Haute Franklin Dupont and New Albany in a formal notice of estates and reimbursements.
An Chicago telegraph operator claims a racing system cannot lose and, with two partners, guarantees a weekly $12 dividend from each $109 invested. He has run the scheme for six weeks, is $500 ahead, and keeps the plan quiet while building a bank.
June 6 report details John Alexander Dowie's Zion City expansion from penniless founder to owner of about 5 million in real and personal property. Lace factories near Waukegan, 6,400 acres of land, 60,000 workers projected in five years, and vast funded machinery indicate a rising religious-industrial center led by Dowie and backed by loyal followers. Mrs Dowie is an overseer in his church.
Chicago reports 861 accidents in 1900 injuring 421 and 102 fatalities from electric car incidents. City notes trolley deaths are the leading violent death cause.
Richard E. Murphy a 10 year old editor from Jefferson City Missouri toured New York causing wonder with tall tales. He claimed his paper earned 23000 last year and Russell Sage gave him 250 to travel the world while his father works daily. A priest named Father Ducey telegraphed he might be a great man or rascal and asked the father’s wishes.
Dozens of men and women gathered around the county jail in Kansas City on Wednesday hoping to attend the trial of Mrs. Lulu Price Kennedy who stands charged with murdering her bridegroom husband. Flowers candy and cakes arrive as attention swells.
The sixty fourth annual convention of the ministers of the episcopal diocese is in session at Grace church and will close Thursday. Officers will be elected Thursday afternoon. Delegates from over 60 churches attend as Bishop Francis reviews the year. The group dined at Knickerbocker hall with ample food and lively mood.
The report quotes Supt. Young of Swift and Co. denying any beef trust in Chicago. The article also notes the impending trial of G W Thatcher of Springfield indicted for forgery totaling 298000 in a Thursday start. Celia Sibley of Franklin Pa married Wednesday to William McCalmont Wilson of Washington.
James Stacey of near Macon Missouri killed his wife and 18 year old daughter and his 8 year old son before shooting himself at about 3 a.m. after arising for work as an engineer. He was 51 and reportedly driven to insanity by fatigue.
City attorney Kern recounts a confrontation with Suleeba agents who sought a formal opinion after a license denial. Agent Erlaud threatened a $50,000 damage suit and boasted a $100,000 check, but Kern refused to provide the opinion and the interview ended without a suit.
Lawyer John Meardon criticizes the park board on fishing bans in Riverside Park. He notes allocations for tennis court upkeep and questions access for poorer families and non golfers or non tennis players. Another man argues the ordinance targets artificial lakes and should not apply to Riverside’s woodland sections.
A magazine at the San Francisco navy yard exploded Tuesday afternoon, destroying several buildings. Loss estimated at $250,000 and officials investigate the cause of the blast.
Philadelphia June 6 Miss Anna T Jeanes an 84 year old Quaker philanthropist paid about 60000 to secure a boarding house adjoining her 1021 and 1025 Arc st. She ordered eviction of boarders after sending a 40000 check to buy the property and reject rent offers, seeking to end the annoyance despite losses in taxes and insurance.
New York June reports cotton duck manufacturers have formed a large company with 50 million dollars in capital. The firm will run 400000 spindles and produce most heavy ducks and large portions of night ducks and nearly all high belting and hose ducks in the United States. Incorporation papers were filed Wednesday in Trenton New Jersey.
Freda Blankenstein testifies in Yorkville court that midwife Anna Buchhold extorted money to reveal where the baby was buried after a birth in 1900. The accused was arraigned on extortion and performing an operation. a reenacted tale links the case to a broader cruelty context. Freda pawned jewelry to obtain hush money, then stole jewels to pay the midwife, resulting in a ten month reformary sentence for Freda and bail set at five hundred dollars for Buchhold. The midwife, once abroad, is tied to a larger scandal and public health concerns.
Miss Eliza Karnes, a long time city cook, died recently leaving a trunk containing 5000 in greenbacks. Neighbors believed her penniless and private relatives could not be found. Rufus Cone named administrator. She claimed Irish origin and to have fled home to hide a marriage.
Sunday travel ad offers a Dayton excursion via Big Four with $1.25 round trip. Special trains depart Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a.m and 7:10 a.m from Massachusetts avenue with return from Dayton at 7 p.m. Tickets and details at Big Four offices. Also Cincinnati baseball versus New York noted.
Describes Cascaden's brick ice cream sold on the streets featuring four layers, four colors, and four flavors. The сообщ text notes it is a distinct brick ice cream, marketed as a street treat.
Autopsy on Allen Holden’s body found brain inflammation caused by a neglected cold. Officials say the condition supports the belief he was insane when he took his life.
Special train leaves Indianapolis at 9:00 p m Saturday June 8 to Sandusky with return on Sunday June 9 at 9:00 p m Lower rates to intermediate points travel at $1 50 Berths and chairs available at city office 28 South Illinois Street Sandusky Ohio
An old street vendor ad touts Cascaden's brick ice cream offered for five cents. The lightweight pitch promises repeat purchases once tried, highlighting street sales pervading local markets.
A special train will depart Indianapolis at 7 a.m. Returning service leaves Louisville Fourteenth Street station at 7 p.m. for the German Day event at Phoenix Hill Park.
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