Better Boy Rubbers and Shoes Now in Trust Grip
The article reports that a major rubber trust, led by American Hard Rubber and United States Rubber Company head Charles R. Flint, plans to raise prices on boots and shoes. It notes price jumps of up to 40 percent for hard rubber goods, 14 percent for rubber sundries, and up to 30 percent for boots and shoes, with limited exceptions like bicycle tires. It cites industry figures and dealer quotes on price changes, supply constraints, and the growing influence of rubber and leather trusts across materials and footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Hard Rubber Company
Goodrich Hard Rubber Company
Butler Company
Goceyear India Rubber Comb Company
United States Rubber Company
Charles R. Flint
Vlint
Mechanical Rubber Trust
Terhune
Almus G. Ruddell
Central Rubber and Supply Company
Hese
Peter Nutz
Jir
Nutz & Grosskopf
Two Hundred Photos Exhibit at Grand Trunk Hall
The Grand Trunk system funds a 200 picture display in a Washington street hall showing Muskoka lakes Lake of Bays Magnetawan river and Georgian Bay islands. Opening Saturday and running every day except Sunday until Tuesday night with a catalogue for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk System
Cincinnati
Muskoka Lakes
Lake of Bays
Magnetawan River
Georgian Bay
W. E. Davis
Parish Deposition Clarified by Newton J. McGuire
Newton J. McGuire of the central association says the council did depose Rev. F G Parish rather than merely recommend expulsion. The council asserts its action cannot be vetoed by the South Street Baptist church congregation and that ordination and deposed status lay within its province. Parish is no longer a preacher but remains a member of the South Street church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton J. McGuire
Central Association
F. G. Parish
Parish
South-st. Baptist Church
McGuire
Baptist Church
South
Victory for Big Stores in Chicago Meat Case
Judge Chetlaine of the superior court ruled the city of Chicago cannot claim violation of law by the Boston store for selling meats fruits vegetables and other provisions alongside dry goods jewelry and other merchandise. The prosecution largely targeted department stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chetlaine
Superior Court
Boston
Eccentric Steubenville Man Dies in Harrison County
Jos Hurford, noted for daily shaved head face and arms and extreme eating of cloves lard and baking powder, has died in Harrison county after a long idiosyncratic life.
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Steubenville, C
Jos. Hurford
Harrison County
Distillers and Manufacturers Form Trusts in Chicago
Distillers of gins plan a combined group while producers of writing papers pledge higher prices. Woolen goods makers organize a warehouse trust with capital of 5,000,000 dollars in Chicago, signaling broader consolidation amid rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warehouse Trust
Capital
Chicago
De Hass Bound Over After Robbery Suspect Held
Frank W. De Hass, accused of holding up several men on Missouri Street and the canal, was bound over by the grand jury after one witness, Patrick Killian, testified. Detectives photographed him and took Bertillon measurements. De Hass resisted at first but complied. Tattoo marks included a Maltese cross with many European city names and the date 1844, suggesting past travels. Officials deem him a capable and desperate criminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. de Hass
Missouri St
Canal
Grand Jury
Patrick Killian
de Hass
Europe
Baseball magnate and pitcher talk money in hush
Emerson P. Hawley a Reds pitcher visited John T. Brush on Saturday in Indianapolis to discuss contract terms. Hawley argued the offer was below his previous season’s earnings. The Cincinnati owner kept silent after hours of consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson P
Pink
Hawley
Reds
Indianapolis
John T. Brush
Fie
Brush
Cincinnati
Senator Jones Confined by Serious Heart Trouble
Senator Jones of Arkansas remains seriously ill in Washington as doctors warn the worst could come, but the family is told there is still hope. Dr. Sowers informs the relatives of the precarious condition and ongoing medical evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Sowers
Webber Receives Second Stripe for Long Service
John Webber a Pullman porter since 1914 is to get an additional stripe on his sleeve. He began life as a slave escaping in 1861 and has spent nearly 40 years as a palace car conductor, with ten years in the Pullman company. Though advanced in age he remains active in his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber
John Webber
Pullman Company
Palace Car
YMCA Robbery Strips Gym Group of Valuables
In Crawordsville Indiana a gym class at the YMCA was robbed while at work a thief took all valuables from the participants. Management cannot locate the thief. A similar incident occurred three years ago ending in a prominent athlete leaving the city in disgrace.
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Crawioordsville
Ind
The
Beef inquiry exonerates packers over canned army beef
Chicago dispatch reports the beef inquiry board finds no charge of dishonesty against packing houses and the meat industry tied to canned roast beef for tropic use. Testimony covers Miles Magan and the commissary, with inspectors and Armour interests to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Army Headquarters
Cuba
Animal Industry Bureau
Messrs
Swift
Nelson
Edward Morris
Armour
Miles
Magan
Ecommissary Department
George B. Davis
Iit
Washington
Higher Wages for Labor Proclaimed in AFL March Issue
Washington dispatch notes the American Federationist edited by Sam Gompers asserts rising employment and an industrial revival. It predicts wage increases and longer employment periods while reducing unemployment and boosting labor purchasing power, leading to a broader view of work as more than mere toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federationist
American Federation of Labor
Sam Gompers
Courtroom Turmoil Over Boone County Courthouse Suit
A Friday Lebanon clash pits Green Smith and Judge McMaster against Boone county taxpayers and local attorneys over a plan to build a new courthouse. Tempers flare as venue changes and insults fly amid talk of Judge Higgins’ bias and McMaster’s Indianapolis background. The case seeks to halt construction, citing an obsolete structure and poor sanitary conditions, while Boone County holds $13,000,000 in taxable property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMaster
Smith & Korbly
Indianapolis
T. J. Terhune
Terhune
Smith
Trial Proceeding Against Roland Molineux for Murder
New York march 11 Roland B Molineux faces trial on the murder indictment of Mrs Kate J Adams. Recorder Goff denied defense motion and held grand jury power to act on any crime charged without coroner initiative. Weeks argued grand jury lacked jurisdiction until coroner finished testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland B. Molineux
New York
Kate J. Adams
Goft
Gardner
Molineux
Goff
Weeks
Wages Raised for 5.00 Chicago Rock Island Workers
Five thousand employees of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific have wages increased by five to ten percent. Miners report progress from a Pittsburg conference, with both sides agreeing to abide by their committee terms regardless of the conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Pittsburg
Pioneer William W. Butler Reaches Eighty Ninth Birthday
William W. Butler, a Brookville native and Irvington resident, celebrated his eighty ninth birthday at his son Amos W. Butler’s home. Born in Brookville with early ties to Hanover, he spent much of his life across the west on horseback and via Mississippi flat boats, meeting many early state leaders, and has been nearly blind for twelve years. His sister Mrs Theophilus Parvin of Philadelphia attended the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Butler
Amos W. Butler
Irvington
Mr. Butler
Brookville
Hanover
Butter
West
Mississippi
Theophilus Parvin
Philadelphia
Butler
Dancing in the Basement Disturbs Gaston Church Circles
In Muncie Indiana on March 11 church members report that during services at Plainview church a group of young people, tired from the service upstairs, danced in the basement. The matter sparked investigations and many parishioners have abandoned the tale while efforts seek to curb similar behavior among youth from prominent church families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Gaston
Plainview Church
Merry-Maling
Cleveland’s Farm School Closed After Disagreement
John H. Vroom, organizer of former President Cleveland’s farm school, blames Cleveland for the project’s failure due to uncalled for restrictions. The school began last summer, with Cleveland donating his 1006 acre farm and about $2000 for improvements. Several boys were admitted to receive basic English education and trade training, but the venture was abandoned in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John H. Vroom
Cleveland
Vroom
Trimpe Bound Over After Character Witnesses Help
Bernard Trimpe a shoe dealer on Indiana avenue was bound over to the grand jury from police court after presenting many business men and policemen as witnesses to his good character. The only witnesses against him were two young colored boys convicted of stealing shoes who said Trimpe bought them knowing they were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Trimpe
Indiana Ave
Trimpe
Hogate's Pet Amendment Blunder in State Senate
The senate passed a $10,002 labor scheme amendment for the state prison, but the house clerks failed to engross it, so the amendment is not part of the final signed bill. Senator Hogate introduced the measure, and the error lies with the house engrossing force. Will Converse notes records show proper senate action despite the slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Will Converse
Hogate
Danville
Alger Will Stick In Cabinet Says Michigan Rep
Congressman Carlos D Sheldon of Michigan, an ally of Secretary Alger, said after Congress adjourned he asked Alger about resignation rumors. Alger replied he has no intention of resigning and would be fool to do so. He added relations with President McKinley and the cabinet are cordial with no push to remove him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Carlos D. Sheldon
Michigan
Alger
Congress
Sheldon
War Department
McKinley
Council to reconvene over police funding wheels bill
President Mahoney has called a special council session for Monday night to reconsider the ordinance vetoed by Mayor Taggart. The measure would provide extra money for police and for purchasing wheels for mounted officers, with amendments expected to remove the mayor’s objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoney
Taggart
Leading Church Member Kills Family Then Commits Suicide
In Twickenham near London on Saturday Herbert Goodale, a prominent church member, shot his wife and two children and then killed himself. Authorities say the act followed doctors advising him to abandon vegetarianism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Twickenham
Herbert Goodale
Goodale
Symphony Concert by Indianapolis Orchestra at English's Opera House
The second Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concert conducted by Karl Schneider will be at English's Opera House on Tuesday March 14. Soloists include concertmeister Miss Bertha Schellschmidt and Mrs Ora Lane Folk Miss Elma Isglemann and Adolph Schellschmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Karl Schneider
English’s Opera House
Bertha ‘Schellschmidt
Ora Lane-Folk
Elma Isglemann
Adolph Schellschmidt
Marie Hall's Attempt Ends in Rescue in Logansport
Indianapolis woman Marie Hall attempted suicide by leaping into the river in Logansport on Saturday. She was rescued. she said she had troubles with her lover in Indianapolis. The lover's name could not be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hall
Indianapolis
Logansport
SUN
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area end March 12
Forecast covers Indianapolis and vicinity for 86 hours ending 8 p m March 12. Conditions are cloudy and windy with occasional rain Saturday night and Sunday. It turns much colder by Sunday evening. Temperatures read 52 at 7 am, 67 at noon, and 63 at 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Divorces Granted in Saturday Sessions
The list shows divorces granted including Eila from George Pitts for cruelty Ella from Samuel Bernhardt Anna B from Joan W Williamson Arthur from Georgie Wall for cruelty Patsy from Noble Dean for failure to provide Allasle from Jacob Gabriel for failure to proceed could not confirm full names or details due to partial text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eila
George Pitts
Ella
Samuel Bernhardt
Anna B
Joan W. Williamson
Arthur
Georgie Wall
Patsy
Noble~Dean
Town Talk and Society Notes From Clarinda and Beyond
Miss Elva Dowdell returns home to Clarinda Iowa after a six week visit with friends. J Vance Lewis a colored attorney travels to Terre Haute to collect on an estate and represents Indianapolis parties. A small fire at E C Atkins saw works 122 West South Street caused slight loss. Will M Kinnard of Dayton Ohio sues Bulletin Printing and Manufacturing Company of Anderson in federal court for accounting over alleged oyster bucket patent infringement. The jury room record described in The Sun Thursday was found in the superior court not the circuit court jury room. Bailiff James E Twiname denies involvement in the finding. The Social turnverein hosted a Massen k Kraengzchen at the German House with about two hundred people in costumes and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Dowdell
Clarinda
Iowa
J. Vance Lewis
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
E. C. Atkins’ Saw Works
W. South St
Will M. Kinnard
Dayton, O
Bulletin Printing’ and Manufacturing, Company
Anderson
SUN
Superior
Circuit Court
James E. Twiname
Social Turnverein
Dr Bull’s cough syrup a claim of best remedial lie idea
The fragment presents a dubious claim about Dr Bull’s cough syrup as a “best remedial lie idea.” No verifiable facts or sources are provided to support health claims or identify individuals, dates, or organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Bull
Notable deaths reported in diverse locations and causes
The item lists multiple deaths: Sir Douglas Galton in London at 76, hospital construction authority. John Panis 105 in Chicago. Maggie Johnson in Zanesville Ohio by gas. Burt Prince in Bluefield West Virginia by suicide. L Lohman drowned after leaving Honolulu for San Francisco. John Cooney drowned in Obed river. two more deaths in Friary Washington from cerebrospinal meningitis. Health officer cites meningitis as potentially epidemic. Also mentions Marcy's clearing gale jewelry and silverware sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Douglas Galton
London
John Panis
Chicago
Maggie Johnson
Zanesville
Burt Prince
Bluefield
W. Va
L. Lohman
Cincinnati
Honolulu
San Francisco
John Cooney
Tompkinsville
Friary
Washington
Woodward
Lawton's Iron Heel Readied for Filipinos
Washington dispatch notes Gen Otis assessing Luzon insurgents after recent defeats. Officials expect an aggressive campaign led by Gen Lawton with rapid interior operations. Layton to take field. friends predict swift action following his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Luzon
Otis
Lawton
Layton
Queen Regent Madrid Says Peace Deal May Be Ratified
Queen Regent in Madrid indicates the peace treaty with the United States will probably be ratified before the new cortes. Premier Silvela states no objection to socialists taking seats in the next parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Ruo
United States
Silvela
Aguinaldo Demands Ransom or Surrender in Philippines Crisis
Madrid reports Aguinaldo, the Filipino revolutionary leader, pressing a ransom of 7,060,000 dollars for Spanish prisoners. If unmet, Spain must surrender arms in the Philippines and recognize the Philippine republic government. The stand underscores heightened tensions in the colonial conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Aguinaldo
Fwlpine
Spain
Philippines
Philippine Republic
President Undecided on Philippines Policy
Washington reports the president has not decided his policy toward the Philippines. Advisers deny a fixed future plan, saying the aim now is to quell rebellions and establish a temporary government while deferring final decisions. A cabinet official notes no decision until a commission reports its findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
United States
Shell
Ince Philippines
Speedy Move Expected by Lawton Forces in Manila Area
In Manila on March 11 light skirmishing occurred at Caloocan and San Pedro Macati with no casualties. American troops, in good spirits, are preparing for an advance. Gen Lawton has taken command and expects a swift forward movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Caloocan
Sam
Pedro Macati
Lawton
Russia Plays Separate Pace in Far East Loan Tug
A British dispatch reports Russia maintains influence over the New Chwang river loan dispute. English officials set the railroad while Chinese interests control it, with Russian sway in Pekin remaining paramount. The czar favors concessions to avoid jeopardizing the peace conference, though advantages remain securable by other means. London dispatch dated March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Chin
Pekig
London
England
Rev Stansbury Dead as Four In Well Poisoning Case
In Tennessee near Crossville a four can containing arsenic and paris green was found in a well on the Wyrick property. Wyrick his daughter and John Stansbury Wyrick's father are seriously ill or dead from the poison in this deadly incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Stansbury
Nashville
Tenn
Wyrick
Crossville
John Stansbury
Elks Parade Schedule Prompted by Morning Marches
The Elks plan a morning street parade on Monday with minstrel entertainment at English' evening. The line of march begins at Elks' hall and proceeds to Circle, then to Louisiana, Merid, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, Delaware, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Meridian with a northward leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Hali
Louisiana
Merid
Maryland
Virginia
Washington
Delaware
Ohio
Pennsylvanis Washington
Clinois
Meridian
Campbell Pleads Guilty After Boxing Incident
In a Saturday court appearance Campbell pleaded guilty to striking Cox and Ulen during a disturbance. The defendant described the act as a simple slap and expressed disgust at the event while bond was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Cox
Ulen
Bond
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United States Leather Company
Mr. McGuire
Victory For Big Stores
Gen
Hogdom
Pr. Devoe
Bureau of Animal Industry
Shafter
Maj. Lee
Gompers
Boone
Green Smith
Judge McMaster
Boone County
Higgins
Cleveland's Farm School
PET
Weill
Allasle
Jacob
Gabriel
Gale
Marcy's
Ana
Aggie
China
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