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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1901
Page
2
Gen. Marian De Dios, four officers and 57 men in uniform surrendered at Mali. The surrender signals collapse of the insurrection in a territory long defended. MacArthur reports arms surrendered or captured since January 1, 2168, making conditions across the archipelago very encouraging.
Buffalo New York reports high wind and heavy rain as the city braces for a potential ice surge from the Buffalo River. Boat owners and tug crews prepare for dangerous currents as remaining ice may flood waterways. In Greenville Pennsylvania thirty houses are submerged and three factories flooded with the Bessemer bridge deemed unsafe for rail use.
Flood forecasts warn the river may reach 22 feet at Pittsburg marking danger. The level could flood the Allegheny baseball park and reach South Avenue while submerging mills along the river and disrupting railroads.
Melissa N Snyder a colored woman was arrested Monday morning behind Lay and Hawthornes drug store at 350 W Washing ton for drunkenness. Reputed as a man eater she has torn a badge from Officer Johnson and once attempted suicide in jail. Reports say officers used rough measures and she cursed and threatened to kill.
Speaker Artman rejected claims he delayed the bill establishing a state laboratory. He said Senator Guthrie claimed misrepresentations were made to persuade him to introduce the bill and to keep it in its regular order. In a separate case, John Tutz was sentenced to be hanged for murdering his wife at West Pittston.
Births list names and addresses for newborns including Johns Riegel and Manning with local streets and genders. Deaths note ages and causes such as heart disease and pneumonia with full names and residences. Marriages list several couples including Reed Underwood Pfaff Cameron Campbell Burks Fortner McClintic and Grif- raises names and pairings.
Joseph Erlich, 56, loves his wife Annie who rejects him and calls him a sausage. After a hot water incident and threats, he pleads in court for reconciliation but is told nothing can be done. He recalls selling candy near Seventieth Street school to explain his finances.
Susan W. MacDonald fires a cook Annie Moran Irish 28 sparks a siege as crowds battle in the jeweler’s house. A magistrate and police arrive to end the standoff. Moran is fined five dollars and vows to sue for a character.
Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang will depart Friday for a tour with engagements in Buffalo Chicago and Indianapolis. He says two Buffalo speeches will address China and he will not disclose his audiences or whom he will speak to if reporters attend.
Binghamton, March 11. Frank Hinsdale a farm hand employed by Mortimer Lawrence killed himself Sunday night. He wounded himself in the head with a bullet and hanged himself from a beam in the employer's yard. He was despondent.
The Board of Works approves resolutions to vacate alleys and advance sewer work on Meridian and Chapel streets, lets local sewer contracts on Alabama to Merrill and Harmon to Merrill, with Pease bids. The city engineer to file papers for gravel road bed brick gutter and curb on Southeastern avenue State street to city limits and vacate portions of Vermont warman to Holman avenues. Land purchases for three new engine houses total 1706 dollars. The Arthur Jordan company involvement noted.
The legislature concurred in a senate amendment granting Marion county Surveyor Nelson a 2400 salary and 1300 office expenses. Reportedly, supporters say the governor had an understanding to sign the bill.
Burglars broke into the home of Judge J. M. Leathers in Morton place on Sunday night while he and his wife were away. They stole a coat and vest and a small silver watch owned by the judge since boyhood. The servant girl returned about 11 p.m. and the thieves fled.
In Omaha on March 11 Joseph Millard a noted banker agrees to let his name be used in the senatorial contest. The move follows a suggestion by Mark Hanna a trusted ally aimed at breaking the deadlock.
Mrs. Carrie Nation was released from Topeka jail after posting bond on Monday. She plans to buy a home in Topeka and has earned money from notoriety, including mail subscriptions and gifts.
The article argues for a mixed diet including meat and grains, criticizing strict vegetarian theories. It cites Dr Julius Reminson and endorses Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion, claiming they supply pepsin and diastase. It warns against cheap laxatives and portrays meat as nutritionally superior for most people.
Lunia wife of leper Lui Hosipa arrived for leprosy examination in Honolulu on March 1 11 seeking banishment to join her husband. Doctors found she stained her body with iodine to feign infection and escape confinement, insisting she is united with her husband in sickness and in health.
A mob of about 400 attacked and destroyed the pest house built for small pox patients in Orange New Jersey. Police guarding the site could not hold back the attack. no arrests were made. The crowd opposed the facility due to its proximity to nearby homes.
Cattle receipts none national shipments none quoted values range for steers from good to choice 1000 to 1400 pounds. butchers steers 1100 to 1230 pounds. feeders and cows listed with varied price ranges. Hogs receipts 400. quotes for assorted mediums and heavies. Sheep receipts none. lambs and sheep prices listed. stockers and feeders prices noted. Pucks per 100 pounds listed at 250 to 260.
SCRANTON Pa March 11 The planned street car strike set to begin Saturday evening was averted when a discharged employee was reinstated.
Walker Harrington was sentenced from one to 14 years for larceny on Monday. Felix Gayton, a colored man of 519 Indiana Ave, bought a quart bottle of bourbon rye for $1.38 from an unlocated bartender. Judge Daly fined Gayton $5 plus costs after a lighthearted remark about the offender's fate. Gayton was picked up Saturday night as a loiterer, released on bond, and arrested again Sunday by Officers Hoffbauer and Hanlon.
An advertisement asserts that Tony’s persistent cough can be cured by Dr Waood's Norway Pine Syrup regardless of prior illness, claiming effectiveness against lingering symptoms and promising relief.
The Chicago market shows wheat and corn prices varying with May contracts at 1% over, 1554 754 75%6c for wheat and corn down, oats lower, May figures around H%G 246e. Provisions list May pork near 14.75, lard at 7.55, ribs 7.25, while butter and cheese prices rise for creamery, firsts, seconds, and dairy grades. Live poultry and dressed poultry offer multiple per dozen and per item prices, reflecting a broad assortment across chicken turkey capon and duck categories.
Wheat prices for No 2 red and other grades show values around 71 to 73 cents and freight costs. Corn prices include No 1 white 4lc and mixed varieties with multiple cents figures. Oats and hay prices are listed, with inspections detailing car counts for wheat, corn, and hay products.
Cattle receipts total 150 shipments with varied quotes for good to prime steers and cows, calves, and bulls across weight classes. Hogs receipts 800 with price ranges for good to choice, mixed, and common weights. sheep demand light with good to choice lambs and stockers shown.
Charity Ann Hoskins, 80, died Sunday March 10. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the residence of her daughter Mrs Albert Reese 233 Wyoming Street. Friends invited. Richmond Logansport and Portland papers please copy.
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