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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1901
Page
3
Fire swept through Powers opera house in Grand Rapids on a Wednesday morning, killing employee Edger W. Warranton and injuring others. Firemen rescued several on ladders as flames raged, with one woman in critical condition. Loss estimated at 100600 dollars.
Mary Shaw of Muncie Indiana appealed to Army headquarters in Chicago for the pardon of Private E B Harmond who is jailed for desertion from Fort Sheridan to attend Shaw's October 25 birthday party She assumes responsibility for Harmond's act and says she should suffer the penalty while he is freed Harmond asked for leave of absence but was refused and later surrendered after the birthday celebration.
The Crescent City natural gas and oil company of Evansville lists capital stock at 10,000. The Sunman bank of Ripley county shows capital stock at 25,000. The Borden hardwood lumber company of Clark county has capital stock at 20,000.
Frank Thompson, described as the leader of the mutiny, a black convict, arrived from Topeka and was placed in a dark cell, while Thompson denies leading the outbreak.
Those born today will be Testless nervous unsettled and fond of traveling. They will never be adapted to a business career requiring patience foresight and perseverance. They will never save but will do best working for others where remuneration is regular and certain.
Edmond Welch Minnie Welch and others listed with addresses record multiple births. Deaths include James Howard Mary Bider Mack Burnham. Marriages listed: Cassel Jones Wetherill Brown Waye mire Pferrer Hughes Eckton Karatadt White Warner. Property: Elstrode Pferrer Elmore Martin Wilkerson Luebking with indicated addresses and values.
A collection of testimonials endorses Peruna as a cure and preventive for colds influenza and lung troubles. Carrie James J Kempf M R Hall Carrie Bode and others credit Peruna with rapid relief and full recoveries after severe illnesses. Dr Hartman offers free medical advice and promotes Peruna as a superior winter medicine.
New York officials report a late afternoon reveal as Northern Pacific directors weigh a holding company plan. Feared as the largest railroad deal, the settlement involves Union Pacific Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Great Northern Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Chicago Burlington Quincy and Chicago Northwestern with Morgan chaired factions and 47,372 miles of track. The Morgan group plus J P Morgan Co. plan the holding company with 5 percent bonds to control Northern Pacific. In Trenton Morgan secured a state charter for Northern Securities Co with 409 million capital to acquire stocks and bonds of related firms as part of Northwestern railroad consolidation.
In Minster, ten miles from Wapakoneta, burglars broke into the Citizens bank Tuesday night, wrecking the safe and building with dun gunite. A running fight followed, one burglar was wounded but he escaped. Reports say about 15 men were involved.
In Chicago, egg prices are rising with 288 per crate tipped for January. Armour & Co, Swift & Co, and large refrigerating firms plan to store eggs in cars to gain leverage. The trade aims to pressure the public and suppliers by mid January to meet combined demands or face restrictions.
Victoria B C reports dramatic killings of 50 men from Company C Ninth Infantry on Samar Philippines. Capt Connell and guard casualties described as natives lured by laborers. The massacre unfolded at dawn with insurgents splitting to attack sentry, mess, and upstairs soldiers. Connell slain. his body mutilated and burned to hide identity. Drouillard's detachment later exacted vengeance. 169 of the attackers were ordered killed and dumped into a truck.
Thornton Goodloe, manager of the fire inspection bureau, Wednesday said no additional insurance rate reductions are planned. He noted the new fire alarm system was under consideration and avoided naming any candidate for fire chief, stressing the department is not political. The report also mentions a Herbert Roseboom case and a man named Roseboom receiving four.
Prices listed for wheat, corn and oats by class and grade with firm and weak notes. Details include No 2 red and white corn, No 2 white oats, No 1 timothy hay, and car counts for corn and mixed lots. Inspections show grains by grade with a total of 19 cars across categories.
Newspaper brief reports a traveling salesman Peru RF Rucker filing suit against Henry W. Lawrence proprietor of the Spencer House in a Superior Court case. Details are unclear from the fragmentary OCR. The action concerns a robbery claim and the parties’ names and venue are identified.
At the Union Stock Yards Indianapolis on November 13 cattle receipts 700, hogs 3 500, and sweep stockers. Quotations cover prime to medium export steers, feeding steers, heifers, cows, and calves with ranges by weight. hogs listed by quality. lambs and sheep pricing. stockers and feeding sheep also noted. Prices vary by grade and weight with several specific per hundredweight ranges.
At the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on November 13 hog receipts totaled about 1,000 head in small lots. Prices varied by grade from good to choice at 5.60 to 5.70, with medium to heavy mixed at 5.45 to 5.60 and lighter common to good weights at 5.25 to 5.45. roughs showed weaker bids around 4.15 to 4.20 per hundredweight.
Chicago market notes show grain futures higher with December wheat at 114 12 71 and May around 444. Corn futures rise about 1 cent with December 58 3 59 and May near 61. Oats advance roughly 4 cents with December near 38 34. Provisions steady with January pork at 14 874 and lard at 8 4714. Butter prices mix creamery and dairy items with firsts and seconds quoted.
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