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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1901

Page

2

Carpenter Arrested Over Hatchet Attack on Daughter in West Virginia

Andrew Stratton, a carpenter, was arrested on a charge of cutting off his four year old daughter's fingers with a hatchet. The humane society says it was heat of passion. Stratton claims it was an accident. He fled to Pittsburgh on November 1 and returned to pay a secret family visit before arrest. Neighbors were preparing to act before officers intervened.

Wheeling W. Va Andrew Btratton the Humane Society Stratton Pittsburg

Sugar Trust Aims to Abolish Sugar Tariff Petitioned

The Tribune reports a sugar trust backed move to abolish the raw sugar tariff, hoping to cut prices and aid refined sugar. Chicago jobbers fear Cuban duty free sugar would let the trust dominate the market and crush beet sugar.

United States Export Association Congress Chicago Pure Food Association Sugar Trust

Diplomat Hart Barred at Tequendama Falls

A Tequendama Falls sentinel refused U S minister Charles Burdett Hart entry on Oct 25 and fired near miss when he protested. Hart, a Maryland native appointed minister from West Virginia, faced punishment for the incident and now has a guard of honor.

New York Herald Bogota Tequendama Falls Charles Burdett Hart United States Colombia Hart Sentinel Maryland West Virginia Wheeling Intelligencer

Failed Bond Passes: Republicans Fail To Adopt Ordinance

A Monday council meeting ended with Republicans unable to pass the refunding bond ordinance as Democrats blocked the two vote necessary. Moriarity urged paying debts before due dates without the ordinance. Councilor Billingsley called for adjournment after the vote stalemate.

Aan Moriarity Billingsley

Shaw Suffers Facial Injuries After Street Fall

EB HL Shaw of 118 East Michigan Street slipped on Delaware Street near the courthouse Tuesday midnight. Dr Obs of the City Dispensary treated a mashed nose and a badly cut lip. He did not know what injury he sustained.

Eb.hl. Shaw Michigan St Delaware St Seourt House Dr. Obs di Spensary

Labor Union Actions and Social Events Report

Central labor union agenda includes demanding labels from Union suspender company and reviewing charges against Organizer Blue for unbecoming letters. George Custer of Mulder's union elected delegate to the AFL convention with self expenses. Upcoming events feature Women’s label league box social, beer bottlers, iron molders, and machinists halls with a $50 steel range prize on Thanksgiving and New Year’s nights.

Arbitration Painters’ Union Blue W. H. Block George Custer Mulder’s Union American Federation of Labor Scranton Women’s Label League Turners Tomlinson Hall

Man Charged in Pie Fueled Home Invasion Case

Charlies Cannan, a South African resident, is jailed on charges of entering a house to commit a felony and larceny after a missing $20 and three pies tied him to a crime scene. Police traced the purchase to Miller's lunch-house at 324 Indiana Ave with the bill reportedly changing at Beck's grocery.

Charlies Cannan Abner Trautman Missouri Chiosts Trimpe Hauser Cannan Yellow Bridge Indiana Ave

Horton Seeks Divorce and 100000 Damages in Chicago

George Horton, author and newspaper writer, filed for divorce from wife Katherine D. Horton in Chicago. Horton also sues Edward R. Bacon for 100000 damages in superior court. He cites last Friday's events as cause and seeks custody of their child.

Chicago George Horton Katherine D Horton Edward R. Bacon Rogers, Bacon & Co Superior Court Bacon Lake County Indiana Athens Greece Mr. Horton

State Accidents Report Involving Several Victims

John W. Henry of Shelbyville lost an arm in a corn shredder. M. E. Vandercook of Muncie was perhaps fatally injured by a street car. John Money of Portland accidentally shot himself. Norton Betts, 23, of Bluffton was crushed to death between two railway cars. Admiral Schley will not visit Indianapolis, being too tired.

John W. Henry Shelbyville M. E. Vandercook Muncie John Money Portland Norton Betts Bluffton

Fugitive Banker Joyce Surrenders in Chicago Chase

John H Joyce former president of the Stoughton National Bank Stoughton Wisconsin is jailed in Chicago charged with embezzling 40000 For over two years Joyce allegedly eluded police in several cities He said his worst offense was taking money while the bank was insolvent and he was willing to face the results

Chicago John H. Joyrce Stoughton National Bank Stoughton Wis Joyce

Stars Will Shoot Exhibition Of Leonidas Family Fireworks

Astronomers expect the shooting-star family of Leonidas to perform a night exhibition Tuesday, with Eastern colleges preparing to photograph the event. The light show could match a historic display last seen in 1866, drawing hopes for clear skies. In Crocker Indiana a fire destroyed the home of Charles Bramer Monday night, the family escaping unharmed after a barking dog alerted them.

Leonidas Crocker Ind Tsore Charles Bramer

Alma-Bromo Salt Promises Pure Skin Through Internal Cleanse

An advertising feature asserts that cosmetic lotions cannot reach internal disorders and that chronic constipation and liver kidney derangements cause skin problems. It promotes Alma-Bromo Salt, an effervescent spring-water remedy from Alma Michigan, as nature’s cure used by the Alma Sanitarium physicians for nervous, intestinal, and renal complaints and for soft smooth skin.

Alma Mich Alma Sanitarium

Acid Attack Wounds Miss Clark in Russiaville

June Clark 18, of Russiaville is marker victim of an unknown acid thrower. Doctors say sight will be saved but her face disfigured for life. The attack occurred Sunday night as she walked with friends. assailant washed the acid from her face and fled. Police expect startling developments.

June Clark Russiaville Ind John Grayson

Mince Pie Poisoning Incident At Midland Shops Sparks Fear

Mrs Hall and three sons nearly died after eating mince pie from canned meat. Doctors saved them as a row erupted at Midland shops where former employees claim unpaid wages. Michael Kelley suffered a severe hand injury from a deer. Rumors suggest Judge Joseph Leffler may seek a Republican congress seat.

Muncie Ind Hall Midland Michael Kelley Joseph Leffler Congress

Attorney Bales protests Sun fairness over solicitation claim

John W. Bales contends THE SUN misrepresented his police court charge by omitting Mrs. White’s corroboration that an old client of his prompted the solicitation allegation. He asserts the paper failed to state this supporting fact.

John W. Bales the Sun Collins White Bales

Moore Leeds engagement announced in New York

The engagement of Mrs. Louise T. Moore widow of John Godfrey Moore head of Moore & Schley to Warner M. Leeds first president of the American Tin Plate Co is announced. The wedding date is not set. Leeds resides in Richmond Indiana.

New York Louise T. Moore John Godfrey Moore Moore & Schley Warner M. Leeds American Tin Plate Company Leeds Richmond Ind

Sun disputed on piano production locations by Joiner

Joseph Joiner of the Joiner Kennedy music firm disputes THE SUN claim that two thirds of pianos are made in the west. He cites 84 New York factories, 18 Boston, nine Philadelphia, and 20 more in New York state per the Music Trade Review.

Joseph Joiner Joiner-Kennedy Music Company West New York City Music Trade Review Boston Philadelphia New York State

Going After the Conference for Indianapolis in 1904

A Methodist committee aims to secure the next general conference session for Indianapolis. The May 1904 gathering will run four weeks and include lay delegates from India China Japan Africa Mexico and the United States.

Indianapolis India China Japan Africa Mexico United

Real Estate Consulting Ads Spur Daily Income

A note from The Sun highlights opportunities to earn money by consulting real estate ads in pages daily. It emphasizes leveraging classified listings to generate income through advisory services and market insights.

Jon THE SUN

Death on Tracks Stuns Danville Farmer

In Danville Indiana on Monday M C Ensminger, a wealthy farmer, was struck and killed by a fast Big Four train while walking home along the track. The gale winds may have muffled the whistle, and some believe it a case of death by own action, as he had not before tried to walk home on the railroad.

Danville Ind M. C. Ensminger

Cure a Cold in a Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet Ad

A brief advertisement urges curing a cold in one day with Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a 25 cent price and refund offered if the remedy fails, with E W Grove’s signature on each box.

E. W Grove

A Light Case of Smallpox In City Hospital Nurse

Miss Maggie McCarty, a City hospital nurse with smallpox, is progressing well in the pesthouse. Doctors regard her illness as light with practically no danger to ward patients or staff, following isolation to prevent exposure during the infectious period.

Maggie McCarty

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