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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1901

Page

3

Steel Mill Walkout Over Color Line Shocks Indiana

At Indiana Iron Mills in Muncie Tuesday every worker in the cutting nut and bolt department quit after the company hired a colored man. The union, including girls, men, and boys, refused to return unless the man is discharged, leaving the big plant idle.

Republic Iron Company She’ Mills Elkhart Township Elkhart County Goshen Goshen and Indiana Traction Company Angola

One Killed and Three Fatally Hurt at Quarry Incident

Bloomington scene reports Luther Lashore died and Frank McFhetridge Joe Miller Charles Stevens and John Ray were fatally hurt in a Tuesday evening accident at the Butt and blue quarry in Clear Creek district. A traveler on a 30 foot high elevated track toppled when a large stone was being moved to a car, plunging to the ground. Hay the engineer was in the cab as the fatal plunge occurred. Lashore was buried beneath heavy machinery and killed instantly.

Bloomington Ind Butt and Blue Quarry Clear Creek District Luther Lashore Frank McFhetridge Joe Miller Charles Stevens John Ray Hay Lashore

Crusaders in Tears at Saloon Case Dismissals

Mamie Ageton Lillian Shields and Laura Jackson wives of prominent citizens who patrolled streets at night to catch saloon law violations asked dismissal of cases against saloonkeepers. Judge Houghton urged enforcement. the women left sobbing as cases were dismissed.

Washington Ind Mamie Ageton Lillian Shields Laura Jackson Houghton

Begged All Day Then Married at Evening in Anderson

James D. Webster 65 and Sarah Jane Rudy both of Indianapolis, though blind, wed in Anderson after Webster begged all day for money to buy a marriage license. He obtained the license in the afternoon and the couple married around seven in the evening at the home of Reverend Bennett before returning to Indianapolis.

Anderson, Iind James D. Webster Sarah Jane Rudy Indianapolis Anderson Webster Rb. Bennett First M. &. Church Indianapoli

Despondent Wife Attempts Suicide After Husband's Arrest

Mrs Edward Thomas of Muncie Indiana tried to kill herself with morphine on Wednesday morning. Her condition is critical. Despondent over her husband’s arrest she is the third sister to make a suicide attempt with one sister having died.

Muncie Ind Edward Thomas

Judge Scored His Aunt Divorce In Indiana Court

MUNCIE Ind June 19 Circuit judge Leffer divorced his aunt Mrs Mary Leffier from her husband John Leffier Tuesday. No trial for cruelty occurred and the ruling reflected the couple’s failure to stay together after many years.

Muncie Ind Leffer Mary Leffier John Leffier

Rieman Brought Home After New York Street Car Injury

Supt. Rieman of Goshen schools, badly injured and disfigured by a street car strike in New York on Monday, was brought home to Goshen, Indiana, on Wednesday.

Rieman Goshen Ind New York

Dying of Hiccoughs in Anderson butcher

Anderson Indiana June 19 Warren Feltz 35 a local butcher is dying from hiccoughs that began last Friday and could not be stopped.

Anderson, Ind Warren Feltz

Portland Widow Miller Reaches 64 Years in Jay County

Mrs. Ann Bosworth Miller arrived in Jay county 64 years ago marking a long residence in the area. In Hagerstown, Henry Presbaugh stands as one of the county’s oldest and best known residents.

Portland Ann Bosworth Miller Jay County Hagerstown Henry Presbaugh

Indiana Inklings and Local Developments

Miss Anna Max, 80, donates 15000 property to Lafayette Y M C A. First spike set on Fort Wayne Southern railroad with rails reaching Huntington. Connersville sash splintered by a shot load. no clue. Shelbyville lithia company formed to build a bath house. a water franchise obtained to pipe new water through streets. Terre Haute ministerial association continues.

Fort Wayne & Southern Railroad Huntington Shelbyville Lithia Company

Negley disputes annexation fears over Tuxedo ordinance

Opponents claim the Tuxedo annexation would bring the area into ANOTHER FAKE IA S NEGLEY. Councilman Negley says the tale is false and no such plan exists. He notes opposition aims to limit the ordinance to Washington street and expects committee action to expand the roadway and south side property for street improvements.

Wire-walking Burglar nabbed after yard heist

Chicago reporter: James Echols, a slack wire-walker burglar, crossed a 60 foot long iron rope bridge 50 feet above the ground between two stockyard buildings with a bag of carpenter tools. Capt. Eddy halted him at gunpoint, forcing Echols to return the route for arrest.

Chicago James Echols Eddy Echols

Haven Sentenced for Green Goods Letters Released by Judge

Arthur Haven, who pleaded guilty to sending green goods letters, was released by Judge Baker after a four month sentence in St. Joseph county jail. Representative A. ju Brick acted as Haven's attorney. Haven, a South Bend fireman, sent letters to several firemen to test if they would bite on the scheme. no green goods or means to obtain them were found.

Arthur Haven St. Joseph County Baker Ju Brick Haven Uth Bend

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Tron Pool-Selling Case

The police court jury for Mike Toomey and Frank J. Douglass failed to reach a verdict after six hours of deliberation, nine to three for conviction. Judge Charles Remster presided with two detectives and two horse-race bettors as prosecution witnesses. The case will be tried again soon.

Mike Toomey Frank J. Douglass Tron’s Charles Remster National District Telegraph Company William Kleinsmith Toomey Fairgrounds Collins

St Patrick's academy closing exercises and awards

Twenty two girls completed at St Patrick's academy with Miss Nellie Taylor guiding the program. Cecilia Hallinan gave the valedictory and received a graduation diploma and a gold medal after a random draw among 22 students who all scored 100 percent in two studies. Gold medals for regular attendance and top christian doctrine averages were awarded to several students, with Ursula Hennessey, Evelyn O Connor, Nellie Cavanaugh and others among the medalists.

St. Patrick's Academy St. Patrick’s Nail Nellie Taylor Cecilia Hallinan Mary Hannan Capital Council United States Miss Hannan Cecilia, Hallinan TP. Dunne A. Levery M. Streabie M. Hannan G. O'Connor FE. Peters S. Creigh N. Sexton C. Carroll M. Murphy E. Travers H. Keating F. Kaesburg J. Colbert S. Kalb E. Hurley M. Yorger H. Israel E. Fox M. Logan A. Fitzgerald D. O'Donaghue D. D Zi. Lavery E. Peters G. O’connor BE. Travers M. Kidwell A. Morony M. Matthews A. Many M. Hovey E. Donovan M. McHugh N. Kavanaugh W.A. Maher Ursula Hennessey Evelyn O'Connor Nellie Cavanaugh Genette Behmer Annie Moroney Nellie Sexton Rose Wettrick Mary Callahan Nellie Hannan

Epworth League members fundraise by chores and tricks

Young women of the Epworth League at the First Methodist Church in Matyeawan New York pledged to earn one dollar for church debt. Ida Lisk earned fifty cents washing her father's pig and selling kisses for five cents each. They distributed hand organs, sold flowers, and one admitted stealing vegetables to fund the church drive. Also listed are deaths: Col Frederick H. Flick, John Allen, F G Angst, and Carl Guerlitt.

Matyeawan N. Y Epworth League The First Methodist Church Ida Lisk

Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer Claimed to Cure Epileptic Fits

Mrs Jos Keller of Converse Indiana reports ten years of epileptic fits ended after taking Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer. She spent over 1000 dollars without relief and found relief within six months, noting one seizure since. The advertisement claims cures for nervous prostration, spasms, St Vitus dances and related disorders and lists price at 1.00 per bottle with agents listed in Albion Michigan.

Wheeler Jos. Keller Converse, Inc St. Vitus W. Brant. Co., Ltd Albion, Mich

Voting machines debate stalls election order in Ward 1

City clerK Geckler plans a meeting of the board of election commissioners to decide if the board or the council can order voting machines for Ward 1’s special election. If used, council elected inspectors would be sidelined and Republicans fear process delays until primaries.

Geckler Board of Election Commissioners Logsdon Republican City Committee Bowlus

Brown-Ketcham Works Lead Busy County Board Session

The county board of review met Wednesday with few objections as they set assessments for multiple firms. Brown-Ketcham iron works in Haughville saw its valuation raised by 5 000 and several companies including Acme milling, Alaska gold mining, Allison coupon, American produce, New American Buncher, and Indianapolis storing and transfer faced adjusted figures, ranging from thousands to mid tens of thousands.

County Board of Review Brown-Ketcham Iron Works Haughville Acme Milling Company Actna Cabinet Company Alaska Gold Mining Company Aldag Paint and Varnish Company Allison Coupon Company American Produce Company New American Buncher Manufacturing Company American Apartment House Company New American Farmer Company American Central Life Insurance Company American Coal Company New American Ornamental Iron Works Pelee Fede OA New Bailey Manufacturing Company Sereess Balke-Ikxrauss Company Frown - Ketcham Iron Works Oo Even Browh-Lilly Company DANY Indianapolis Storing and Transfer Company

Ice Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide

Jas F Aherne an ice man for American Ice shot his wife and killed himself Tuesday. Both died at the scene. Motive linked to anger over his wife’s habits. Separately, Charles W Morse ex ice trust head wed Mrs Clements Dodge, a divorcee once Miss Cowles of Illinois. The couple left for Europe Wednesday.

New York Jas. F. Aherne American Ice Company Charles W. Morse The Ice Trust Clements Dodge Miss Cowles Ilinois Millionaire Morse Mrs. Morse Europe

Missouri Dick the canary rover sold for 1300 dollars

Joseph Missouri reports that the canary known as Missouri Dick is to be returned to its former owner C. T. Donovan after he bought the bird back from L. M. Hederes of Chicago for 1300 dollars. Hederes had purchased the canary from Donovan for 1200 dollars a few weeks earlier. Donovan plans to present the bird to Mrs. McWinley.

C. T. Donovan L. M. Hederes Chicago Hedges Mr. Donovan Donovan Mrs. McWinley

Illness of Lucky Baldwin in San Francisco Hospital

San Francisco reports the ailing miner and horseman Lucky Baldwin is seriously ill in a private hospital. He fell ill in Seattle while preparing to sail to Nome and his condition has worsened since arrival.

San Francisco Lucky” Baldwin Seattle Nome

Taxed Dogs to Pay the Expenses

Huntsville Alabama council extends the school term by one month and imposes a dog tax to cover the added costs.

Huntsville Ala

Burdock Blood Bitters touted for quick stomach relief

The advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters regulate the stomach and bowels naturally and rapidly, promising relief from digestive issues without inconvenience.

Bargains in Upright Pianos and Grains at Baldwin's

Listings show price quotes and lots for pianos and grains from Baldwin's including wheat corn oats and hay with graded quality numbers. Inspections note several car totals and rejections across wheat corn and timothy hay buckets.

Baldwin Timothy Hay

Chicago Markets Report for June 19

Chicago grain and livestock prices show wheat July at 69 3/4 to 69 1/2 cents, September 66 3/4. corn July 43 3/4, September 44 1/4. oats July 34 1/2, September 26 3/4. Provisions list pork 15.07, lard 8.80, ribs 5.20. Butter and cheese quotes vary with creamery and dairy grades. live poultry includes chickens 8 1/2 to 9 cents, turkeys 6 7 4 cents per pound, geese 6 per dozen.

Chicago Kingan & Co Indiana California Tiercas New York F. Brand O. K

Hog market summary at Indianapolis stock yards

InterState stock yards in Indianapolis reports hog receipts of 1,200 with shipments of 1,00. Quotations show good to choice assorted meats and varied weights. Medium and heavy mixed hogs bring around 59 to 60. common to good pigs range near 39 to 60.

Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis Union Stockyards Avetaic

Prices From Poultry to Oysters In City Markets

Market price lists show turkey hens six cents per lb, young toms four and a half, fowls seven, ducks one cent, geese four cents, spring chickens 13 to 15 cents. Also listed are cheese, butter, eggs, hides, tallow, candies, nuts, coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, rice, coal, chemicals, and a wide range of produce and seafood with detailed per-unit costs.

New York Brazil Sun Brand Java Golden Rio Bourbon Santos Golden Santos Prime Santos Ariosa Lion Jersey Caracas Dulsworth’s Gates Columbia Windsor New Orleans Louisiana Carolina

Fragmented OCR Data Highlights Unclear Figures and Codes

Readable elements show scattered numbers and symbols like 125 275 5 00 6 25 8 3 00 5 00 3 50 450 200 3 00 23 30 00G50 00. The text lacks context, names, places, dates, or events to form a coherent news item.

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Muncie, Ind Indiana Iron Mills Ton Street Fair Association John Curtis Greencastle A. F. Stonehart Terre Haute Central Labor Union Wm. C. Schmidt August Milles Frank Wiles Milles Delehanty Jeffersonville Union Station Big Four Railroad Big Four Ed Anthony Meridian Glass Works Harvey Kelsoe Boone County Mr. Kelsoe Pennsylvania Railroad Hartford City Yorktown White River Oil City Marion Alexandria Unio Crusaders Indiana Inklings Anna Max Lafayette Y. M. C. A Catherine Heeb Connersville Negley TRON Frederick H. Flick Cleveland John Allen Saybrook Conn F. G. Fangst Louisville Germany Cornel Guerlitt Berlin Joseph Keller Conberse Board of Review the Ice Man Joseph, Mo Missouri City Grain Market Florida Coal and Coke Jackson Green County Castor Castile Epsom Uneeda Jinjer Wayfer Uneeda Jinjer Wayfer National Biscuit Company Hong Kong W. Wash.st W. Wash. St Virginia Ave Mass. Ave Alabama St Union Stock Yards Eers Alabama Beckner Monument Place N. Senate N. Senate-ave E. Pratt SUN S. Weat
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