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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1901

Page

3

Indiana man Rathbun returned from Louisville in alleged murder plot

Newell C Rathbun is returned to Jeffersonville Indiana from Louisville amid charges he poisoned Charles Goodman a tramp and shipped his body to Little Rock Arkansas to collect 4000 from an insurance company Rathbun now alleges his wife was involved and may be using an assumed name The case heads to an early grand jury and next term circuit court for trial in Indiana Meanwhile in Little Rock Arkansas authorities question a body claimed to be Rathbun with witnesses unsure if it is him and officials compare a photo to Pat Crowe the kidnapper Rathbun denies association with Crowe or knowledge of the case beyond what he has read

Jeffersonville Ind Newell C. Rathbun Charles Goodman Little Rock Ark Louisville Goodman Rathbun Evansville Marsh McMahon Pat Crowe Chris Elkins Wiliam O'Connell Durand Whipple Crowe

Milk Bath After Car Crash at Alabama and Michigan

William Huntly driver of a milk wagon was struck when Central avenue Car No 280 crashed into the Topp Hygenic Milk Co wagon at Alabama and Michigan streets Thursday morning. The wagon overturned trapping Huntly in milk and bottles. He escaped serious injury though bruised and a cheek cut. About 75 gallons of milk spilled. Horses unharmed. wagon badly wrecked and milk losses substantial.

Central-ave Topp Hygemic Milk Company Alabama Michigan Sts William Huntly Smith

Milk wagon struck by streetcar at busy intersection

Early Thursday a Michigan streetcar eastbound struck H. J. Kitchell’s milk wagon at W New York and Blackford streets. Back wheels were mashed and wagon glass shattered. The team was knocked down but horses and Kitchell were uninjured. little milk spilled. Kitchell did not hear the car coming.

W. New York and Blackford Sts Michigan St H. J. Kitchell Kitchell

Ed Bray and Al Taffe Enter Police Superintendent Race

Two more candidates, Ed Bray and Al Taffe, entered the police superintendent race Thursday. Harold Megrew remains the administration’s preferred option, though he has refused the post. Hyland, Wallace, and Gerber were also discussed as alternatives as the Board of Safety prepared to reconvene. Assistant-chief Coots was seen as likely for fire chief with Capt. Glazier and George W. Diller as possible assistants.

Ed Bray al Taffe Police Superin Harold Megrew Hyland Wallace Gerber County Recorder Bray Board of Safety Coots Capt. Glazier George W. Diller

Woody elected to New York assembly seat in Roosevelt term

Howard L. Woody a Fountain City Indiana native won the New York general assembly seat formerly held by President Roosevelt. His majority surpassed Roosevelt's, as reported from Richmond Indiana dated November 14.

Richmond Ind Howard L. Woody Fountain City Wayne County New York General Assembly Roosevelt

Rockville Post Office Safe Cracked in Burglary

Burglars cracked the Rockville Indiana post office safe early Thursday securing about 300 dollars in stamps and missing 60 dollars in cash. The robbers escaped.

Rockville Post

Indiana G A R encampment set for Indianapolis next year

An Anderson special to THE SUN reports the G A R committee has chosen Indianapolis for the state encampment to coincide with the dedication of the soldiers and sailors monument. Anderson notes the encampment will occur in 198.

Anderson the Sun Indianapolis Soldiers’ and Sailors

Behind Closed Doors With Mayor And GOP Council

Mayor Bookwalter and republican council finance committee members met Thursday morning behind the mayor's private office doors. The mayor confirmed that December loan payments will be funded from taxes and that the refunding bond ordinance can pass without an appropriation clause, avoiding a two-thirds vote and blocking by democrats.

Bookwalter Council Finance Committee THE SUN

Astrological forecast for Thursday November fourth

Those born today will be fortunate in taking positions and show active neat quick bright determined and headstrong traits. The reading suggests strong leadership and a proactive approach to opportunities arising this day.

Local births and deaths and marriages list names and ages

A roster of births and deaths lists parents and ages with addresses and conditions such as cerebral hemorrhage pneumonia tuberculosis and typhoid fever. Names include J E Bradshaw G M Atherton Ivan Turner F W Vehling Mary C Silvey Gustav Baumgart and others. Marriages are listed with multiple couples including Jesse Springer Margaret Teachner George Filood Sadie Shook and John Henry Moorehead Elizabeth M Fife among others.

J. E. Bradshaw Vermont St G. M. Atherton S. Westst Ivan Turner California-st F. W. Vehling E. South-st Mary C. Silvey Arrow-ave G. W. Brooks Gustav Baumgart Leota-st Ner George W. Filood Sadie Shook Charles M. Archer Pearl Overbay George ‘K. Morris Odelia Davidson Scuyler

Local Home Additions and Repairs Noted

Josephine Fortune at 1632 College Ave seeks an addition costing £200. John Mooer of Nelson Street near Prospect Street plans a frame house addition valued at $700. J W Madden of 50 W Twelfth Street lists an addition costing $225.

Josephine Fortune College Ave John Mooer Nelson St Prospect St J. W. Madden W. Twelfth St

Independents to unite against glass trusts in Columbus

Representatives of independent glass factories convene in Columbus to finalize plans first discussed in Indianapolis. They aim to form a close alliance to counter the two dominant glass trusts and resist price cutting designed to squeeze out independents.

Indianapolis

Killed in a Well at Crawfordsville Indiana

Crawfordsville Ind Nov 14 One of Indiana's best known Hereford breeders T H Anderson was killed when earth collapsed while he cleared bricks from an old 40 foot well. He leaves a widow and three sons. Police also received a letter from a Lafayette soldiers home inmate seeking trace of Alice Stewart a girl about 12 or 13 believed living with a man near Irvington. Parents are in the home.

Indiana Lafayette Soldiers Alice Stewart Irvington

Kokomo Youth Kills Self or Accident With Revolver

In Kokomo on November 14, 15 year old Percival Allen son of Rev. E A Allen a Presbyterian minister killed himself with a revolver early Thursday morning. It is not yet known if the death was an accident or a suicide.

Kokomo, Inc Percival Alen E. A. Allen Presbyterian

Klondike registrar L. J. Girouard shot dead in Yukon

A Vancouver dispatch reports government registrar L J Girouard in the Klondike was shot and killed Monday by a miner named Lord. The incident occurred as authorities investigate the fatal shooting.

Vancouver B. C Cawgon L. J. Girouard Klondike Lord

Boy 16 wounded after hedge fence incident in Indiana

North Manchester Indiana November 14 Otis Yates aged 16 crawled through a hedge fence and pulled a rifle after him. The bullet went in his back. He is expected to recover according to officials.

Manchester Ind Otis Yates

Took Rat Poison Charged With Larceny on Illinois St

John Grims, a one armed African American man, was jailed at the police station on Thursday charged with larceny. He admitted taking rat poison on Illinois street, but authorities found no evidence to support the claim.

John Grims Illinois St

Scalding Water Injures Favetta Woods 4

Favetta Woods four year old girl suffered painful scalds to face and neck when hot water spilled from a pan while her brother moved it from the stove. Dr. Jacobs at City dispensary treated the wounds. no scar expected. Also reported diocesal funding at Michigan City with $100,000 added to Kenyon College endowment and $50,000 for a dormitory.

Favetta Woods de Los St Dr. Jacobs Laporte Ind John Hazen White Episcopal Diocese Michigan City Kenyon College

Mary Baer Weds Frank Leavenworth Connard in Reading Society Event

Miss Mary Baer daughter of George F. Baer president of the P. and R. railroad married Frank Leavenworth Connard on Thursday in Reading. The wedding was the season's most notable society event.

Reading Mary Baer George F. Baer P. & R. Railroad Frank Leavenworth Connard

Tin mill worker injured by falling plate bundle

Elwood Indiana report states James Ebert an employee at the tin plate mill was injured when a bundle of plates fell trapping him. One leg broken in two places and the injuries described as serious with possible fatal outcome.

Elwood Ind James Ebert

Leading English Jockey Hurt in Nottingham Race Crash

London report says S Loates, a leading English jockey, suffered serious injuries from a Thursday accident at the Nottingham races with a broken thigh and several ribs. His condition is described as serious.

London

Praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Public Letter

A reader endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its effectiveness against a severe cough and chest pains. The writer, Ralph Meyers, states the medicine cured his cold after the second dose and expresses confidence it will help others. Public endorsement emphasizes belief in the remedy’s benefit.

Chamberlain Ralph Meyers

Market report from Union Stock Yards Indiana Nov 14

Cattle receipts 800 ship ments with mixed dairy and feeder categories. Prices listed for export steers and butcher steers across weight ranges, plus cows calved and bulls. Hogs receipts 6500 with quotations for heavy, packing, lightweights and pigs. Sheep receipts 600 with ranges for lambs, sheep and stockers. bucks priced per 100 pounds.

Union Stock Union Stockyards Iindianapolis Interstate Stock Yards Dianapolis

Army of the Tennessee Adopts New Officers

The association met Thursday morning and re elected President Gen. Granville N. Dodge Corresponding secretary Gen. A Hickenlooper recording secretary Col. Cornelius Cadie treasurer Maj. A M Van Dyke vice president for Indiana Capt. Harry C Adams Indianapolis. Thursday afternoon was social and a big banquet was planned for Thursday night.

Army of the Tennessee Association Granville N. Dodge Gen A. Hickenlooper Cornelius Cadie A. M. van Dyke Indiana Harry C. Adams Indianapolis

Couple Cox and Watson Wed at Beville Avenue

D Cox of Terre Haute and Miss Bertha Watson of Putnamville were married Thursday afternoon at 1123 Beville ave. in a ceremony attended by many mutual friends and members of the order of X. The couple will reside in Terre Haute. The groom, D Cox, is a Big Four engineer.

D. Cox Terre Haute Bertha Watson Putnamville Beville-ave Order of X

Wheat and grain futures edge higher in Chicago quotes

November 14 market notes show December wheat at 72% to 72 1/4 cents and May near 72 1/4, corn December 59 to 60 cents, May 62 3/4 to 62 1/2, oats up modestly with December 39 to 39 1/2 cents. Provisions rise with January pork at 14.97 to 15.07, lard 8.05 to 8.57, ribs 7.67 to 7.70. eggs at 21 1/2 cents. butter varied by grade. cheese prices listed. live poultry and geese prices shown.

Chicago

Wheat and Corn Prices and Inspections Report

Market bulletin shows firm Wheat No 2 red at 2c and 72c for milling freight, No 3 red 68 70c, November 72c, wagon 73c. New corn No 1 white 60c, No 2 white 60c, No 3 white 6c, No 4 white 56-56c, No 2 white mixed 59c, No 3 white mixed 9c, No 4 white mixed 55-57c, No 2 yellow 59c, No 4 yellow 54-74c, No 2 mixed 59c, No 3 mixed 59c, No 4 mixed 55c. Gore ear 59c. Oats firm No 2 white 43-44c, No 3 white 42-44c, No 2 mixed 41 42c, No 3 mixed 41 41 1/4c. Hay weak No 1 Timothy $11.50–12.00, No 2 Timothy $10.00–10.50. Inspections list Wheat No 2 red four cars total four cars, Corn No 3 white one car, No 2 white mixed two cars, No 3 white mixed one car.

Timothy

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