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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
2
Late reports say five bodies have been recovered from the Sengenhaith mine disaster in Wales where 150 miners were trapped by an explosion. There is little hope any entombed workers survive. Separately in New York, union suppression talk erupts as machine industry delegates denounce trades unionism as ingrate action.
A fragmentary city life roundup reports a Friday noon kitchen accident in the home of Margaret Miller at 223 West McCarty Jr. A $20 000 damage suit by Edith Money against Love Brothers cotton milling goes to a superior court jury. Ex Sheriff Cy Clark buys seven acres near Fairview for a proposed Crow's Nest summer home. The Chester Ohio baseball team backs the Indianapolis Reserves at Brighton Beach Sunday at 3 p.m. The Cheeters defeated the Reserves in a prior meeting. A day nursery for working mothers opens at 521 East Wabash Street with a matron and assistant. Judson K. Ross of Fort Wayne seeks a trial in Fort Wayne on internal revenue charges. Charles I Jeloff, Grand Night Clerk, will swap shifts with David C Hughes for a trip to St Louis on June 1. Fred B. Shireman of Louisville, later dismissed in police court with restitution in a doping case involving horses. National Glass Company, Pennsylvania, files incorporation with $2 317 900 capital. Indiana activity totals $474 850 92 with Joseph L. Custer named Indiana agent. Isabel Johnson and Harry Nolan are arrested for $12 robbery at Miss Johnson’s resort. they deny the charge. L. D. Knotts, Hammond attorney’s father, is brought to Indianapolis by federal authorities for Intercommerce violations. released on nominal bond.
Mrs. E S Brown of Apple Creek Ohio says coffee caused years of heart trouble and nervous prostration. After switching to Postum Food Coffee and following directions she reports improved health, steady nerves, and ability to do housework. Her sister-in-law also improved after giving up coffee.
The American bicycle company offers four gold medals for Indiana amateur riders who set records at one two five and ten miles. Rides must use American wheels and be NCA sanctioned open races from scratch. The Newby Oval meet on May 30 will include fast pace makers to help racers pursue records. Medal awards depend on season end records as of October 15, 1901.
Washington May 22. After the first week of the machinists strike President Jas O Connell says gains are made at every point and another week may bring all men back. From San Francisco word says Union iron works deny refusing a committee and a meeting may be held Friday. He warns firms transferring contracts to operating plants would trigger further strikes.
10¢ thwest Cor Wash and New Jersey St Branch 445 W Wash st near West Branch 1116 Shelby st near Fountain Square Branch 766 Mass ave near Noble st Old phone 1616-1 L A Jackson Prop.
Rev. H. Astwood, a prominent colored minister, found guilty of misapplying church funds and insubordination at an A. M. E. conference session in Harrisburg. Former U S consul at Santo Domingo, he led the Bridgest church in Brooklyn and was arrested on a boarding-house fraud charge, posting bail for a hearing.
Grace Rose a Wilkins school teacher in Detroit drew a gun on Thomas Henderson chair man of the school board committee of teachers and threatened to shoot if her dismissal report passed. The board delayed action and saved the doctor's life. She was discharged Friday after returning to the office of Dr Sherill and attempting to throw vitriol. She was disarmed and locked up.
A $10 000 shortage in Perth Amboy national bank accounts led to the arrest of City attorney James H Wight president and principal owner of the Perth Amboy Daily Chronicle. He was released on recognizance. The shortage, Wight says, stems from predecessor George M Valentine who was sentenced to six years for robbing a Middlesex bank. Clarence H Davis of 308 S Capitol Ave and 15 ice cream wagon operators faced licenses concerns and a new ordinance restricting candy peddlers peak hours in several streets blocks.
An expressman delivered a box of 1 000 unaddressed letters to the Indianapolis postoffice. He refused to identify the sender, while thousands of green goods circulars circulated locally. Assistant postmaster Shideler investigated and opened one letter, finding a harmless insurance ad.
Probate commissioner Walker appoints guardian for Charles E. Murphy, an orphan 16, employed by the street car company, to facilitate his navy entry. He passed examination and the county clerk will remit all costs. Sarah K. Webb of 1224 W. Washington St. named to give consent.
Sir John Harry H Johnson special commissioner for the Ugandan protectorate reports returning from an interior exploration to Moramsasa Zanzoar that he found giraffes with horns during the survey.
Births reported for Ben and Mary Shuck at 218 S Arsenal Ave with a boy and for several other couples including Charles Charis, Ellsworth Heller, Edward Wyman, and many more with newborn boys and girls. Deaths include mitral insufficiency for Hiram W Rees and nephritis for Caroline Harmon among listed cases. Marriages listed: Samuel W Franklin to Mary E Judd, Edward Robinson to Lizzie Lewis, Christian Franke to Katie Kleimann.
Probate commissioner Walker ruled on Friday that the three Dickman diamonds belong to the state after a year in court. Edward Dickman testified that Otto left the stones to his mother in Europe and upon her death they passed to Edward, while Otto had died, and the other heirs contested the claim.
Cattle receipts about 800 with mixed quotations for Good to prime steers and cows, veal calves, and heavy bulls. Hog receipts around 7,000 with Good to choice prices. sheep receipts 5 with clipped stock quotes. In Indiana Stockyards May 24 shipments light with varied steer and heifer pricing.
A list of building permits shows numerous property works including sheds repairs cottages and houses with stated values. Notable entries include Elizabeth McVey LangsdaleAve near NorthwesternAve repairs 1350 and Thomas Grinsted 8 and 10 HollyAve with house and barn valued at 1400.
A photo shows Theodore Roosevelt in rough rider uniform sent to Capt. W. E. English with warm regards. English served on Gen Wheeler's staff in Santiago. A shell that frightened English's horse grazed Roosevelt's arm as he commanded in Wheeler's unit.
Judge Alford overruled the motion to quash the indictment charging Robert Hobbs with blackmail. Hobbs allegedly marked a note to Albert Hitzelberger offering to drop the indictment if paid 15 dollars, threatening 15 times 15 and license loss. Hobbs faces a jury trial Monday morning.
The central freight association grain committee met at the Bates house Friday to plan implementing a rate reduction from 1744 to 14 cents to the seaboard agreed earlier in Chicago. Illinois and western Indiana were represented. Samuel M. Sweet of Indianapolis, general freight agent of the L. S. & W., chaired the committee.
City-sanitarian Clark urges passage of an ordinance prohibiting hauling night soil in the daytime. He criticizes unsuitable screw-tor barrels and argues for metal vessels. He also calls for vault cleaner licensing and mandatory registration with the board for oversight.
A man calling himself William Smith told police Friday morning that his 16 year old daughter Lottie is missing from their camp at Central Ave and Fail Creek. He reported she vanished from the Gypsy camp and asked for help locating her.
In Philadelphia on Friday the Presbyterian conference faced delays as members debated the creed question, with a vote now unlikely before Saturday noon.
Samuel Copeland died Friday morning at his home on 1017 Illinois Street. A pioneer blacksmith, he worked at the forge until two years ago and had been a mason for fifty years.
Henrik Ibsen, noted poet, suffered a second stroke on Friday. Doctors report his condition as dire with little hope for recovery.
The ad asserts the product cures chronic constipation with a money back guarantee. It emphasizes sincerity by offering a full refund if not satisfied, promising guaranteed relief of bowel troubles.
An extended list of goods priced for sale includes cambric muslin yard wide at 8c and prints 5c quality. Household items range from draperies and wall paper cleaner to cutlery like Rogers tablespoons and various fashion goods such as gloves, vests, and collars. The catalog notes fabrics, underwear, and accessories with multiple price points and bulk offers.
A long list of fabric and clothing items offered at reduced prices, including skirts, taffeta silks, petticoats, and wrappers, with related housewares and groceries priced to clear. Items feature various patterns and trims with multiple discounts noted. Major entities include retailers and a broad mix of fabrics, garments, accessories, and household goods.
Train times and connections shown for Pennsylvania Lines with ticket offices at the station and at Illinois and Washington streets. The schedule lists departures to Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Richmond Columbus Piqua Martinsville Dayton Pittsburgh Logansport Springfield and St Louis with various morning afternoon and evening options and accom trains.
A fragmented railway timetable lists connections among Todo Chicago Michigan ex 7.00 am 110.25 pm Toledo Chicago line 12.20 pm 13.25 pm M C Mun Municipal and Saf special 7.3 pm 0.2 am.
Chicago markets show May wheat at 3.40 34 73?c, July at 2.33 72?c. Corn down with May 4?4%ac, July 4? 43?c. Oats May 2%4 29c, July 27% 28Ke. Provisions July pork 14.80, lard 8.10, ribs 7.95. Butter dairy prices mixed, full cream cheese and Swiss ranges noted. live poultry prices list hens 8 14c, spring 15 20c, ducks 7 ½ 9?c.
Grain market notes show wheat and corn with mixed bids across grades. No. 2 red wheat in 7 cent track and 69 7ic May bids. No. 1 white corn at 44 cents and No. 2 white at 44 1/2 cents. several white grades listed with small variations.
Grain rates show No 2 white and mixed varieties with varied prices and weights. Inspections list wheat and corn by grade with cars inspected, rejected and totals. Agents sought statewide for steady employment at 309 Lemcke Building.
Lost between Thirteenth and Pennsylvania and 117 N Alabama containing papers and books. Call new phone 2496 reward offered. Also rental ad for modern flat Arundel at 507 N Delaware St with six to eight rooms, modern conveniences, inquire W. E. Mick & Co. 18 LE Market St. Tue 27-per.
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