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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1901
Page
2
Turbash, assistant superintendent of the Motthaven freight yards, was discharged and replaced by J. A. Smith. About 800 switchmen formed a committee and struck after his reinstatement request was denied, halting all freight movement since 3 a.m. Wednesday.
Jobin G. Williams, vice chairman of the Benjamin Harrison monument association, invites all interested in erecting a memory monument to Gen. Harrison to a Wednesday evening meeting at the Commercial Club. He notes slow early subscriptions and asks citizens to mail their contributions to Evans Woollen, the association secretary, by Friday Harrison Day in public schools to wrap up local fundraising.
Grover Cleveland, seen with a heavy duck gun in a marsh, reportedly bagged nine broad-bill ducks on Tuesday. A separate report says Commodore E C Benedict fell from a tree while hunting near Cape Charles, Va, but remained unharmed and returned home in good spirits.
Mrs Christina Coleman age 8 of Dublin on George Stipp 77 from Bloomington Lemuel Mazon 90 from South Portland Mrs Matthey Nelson 70 of Warsaw Arthur S Brown Echmond Capt Ulysses D Cole 30 from Rushville died in Oxford Ohio
A Philadelphia reader recounts relief from indigestion after switching to Grape Nuts made from wheat. The advertisement claims the cereal digests easily, becoming grape sugar for assimilation, and notes a dramatic weight gain and improved health from long-term use.
Chicago police were stunned by a new order forbidding officers in uniform to enter saloons. The rule follows Chief ONeill’s directive that officers must wear uniforms off duty as well, effectively closing saloons to police in uniform.
Fourteen residents of the South-side citizens' club met at Wright and Downey streets to debate municipal questions. They considered extending the Belt railroad south of Garfield park to handle rising traffic and train frequency and discussed connecting the S East street car line with Madison avenue and the Shelby street line over Southeastern avenue. John H. White proposed interurban lines carrying Indianapolis passengers for three cents, but the group reserved judgment. A. L. Mason will address the club on municipal questions soon.
Negotiations to transfer the Indianapolis and Greenfield interurban line to the Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company are complete placing Indianapolis interests in control. Fra M Fauvre J W Chipman C E Coffin M B Wilson and Emil Rassman lead the securities. Fauvre to be president Chipman secretary and likely manager of the Greenfield line. Ground for extension to Knightstown Indiana to begin soon with completion expected in spring.
Edward Clark of Duquoin Illinois confessed in a Methodist church at Thorntown Indiana to forging an Illinois Central Railroad order for fifty dollars and obtaining cash. An Illinois sheriff escorted Clark back to Illinois. The church offers to pay the railroad fifty dollars if Clark is not prosecuted. If the company declines settlement the church will hire top counsel to defend him.
Report says General Electric plans a melon cutting bee in April to restore stock levels after a low period. Shareholders may receive a dividend around 66.23 percent with an additional 15 percent dividend expected, signaling wage gains for investors.
J E Morand president of the Indianapolis transfer company and Frank Bird transfer company secure ten electric automobiles for future operation within 30 days. The fleet costs 325 000 and fares will match those of horse drawn vehicles.
A Chesapeake and Ohio pay train on the Guyandotte valley line derailed in Lincoln county West Virginia after leaving the rail in a narrow cut. Officials fearing for crew safety dispatched a search while a nearby farmer wired Barboursville for help. The train carried an estimated 150000 dollars in gold and appealed for immediate assistance along the line.
A plain language guide promises a simple inexpensive home remedy anyone can apply without pain or risk. It presents a quick routine aimed at improving health from home.
Dr W S Rice offers a free trial by mail of his rupture cure. R W Yourex, a Chicago traveler, claims lasting success after trying every truss. cites testimonials from merchants across Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. The method is presented as a complete permanent cure without surgery.
Washington November 20 Representative Cushman of Washington criticizes tariffs and ship subsidies as legislative questions for winter action. He warns against tariff tinkering and party shifts toward free trade and imperialism, urging tonnage-based subsidies rather than speed.
Two calls came from a S Capitol Ave fire trap with overheated stoves at 124 Capitol Ave owned by Mike Spades and occupied by Joseph Robb led to $200 in losses. A separate stove fire at 906 Shelby St. damaged John Potter’s home for $25, and Jennie Nickelbrook’s stove at 40 S West St. caused $100. A Big Four depot fire at South and Delaware was quickly controlled with $10 loss.
Wm Rogers and Lydia Lippincott, both Friends, wed on Lydia’s farm in Fellowship after knowing each other sixty years. They each married others in youth, lived separately for decades, then reunited when two years after Lydia’s first husband died they realized their 50 yearold love persisted. The Friends meeting approved their marriage.
Reports cover a $10 million mortgage cancellation years early by American Sugar Refining to Central Trust, a $20 million bid for hardware firms by National Hardware Company amid a $100 million combine, a purse theft case in Atlantic City with arrests and bail bonds, and a proposed $5,000 annual pension for Mrs. McKinley. New steel trust plans loom with potential capitalization up to $100 million. Key figures include Hanna, J. C. Osgood, John W. Gates, Moores, and the American Can Company.
Constable Holden Hewitt faced a violent eviction attempt at a house on Delaware street in Freinhtown New Jersey. Mrs Wismer attacked with a boiling water assault after Hewitt and deputies confronted her. The constable finally prevailed as assistants dumped the house’s contents into the street.
Reports from Illinois describe J A Harris a 67 year old potter in Pekin asleep for 13 days with no consciousness. In Chicago a displaced 11 year old named Carroll Tyler seeks work and a home after riding freight trains from Ogden Utah. A nervous hysteria case involves Mrs Marie Becker who fainted at stockyards after witnessing slaughter, baffling physicians.
The annual report of Assistant Secretary Hackett of the Navy was released on Wednesday. A key feature is the argument for establishing a naval reserve. Governor Behroeder of Guam recommends water works for Agana, the island’s leading town, citing native needs.
Robbers cracked Safté Bank in Jackson Ravenswood West Virginia early Wednesday but failed to steal cash. They busted Sam Smith's safe in Del Roy and took goods valued at 2500 dollars. Jackson, a Chicago tailor, recovered 2500 dollars worth of items.
The official board announced the calling of Rev Owen Milburn as pastor. Odell, age 24, preached last Sunday and made a strong impression, signaling a notable introduction to the congregation.
An old newspaper fragment advertises V2 Off Sale Musical Instruments at Carson and Lennox 59 East Market Street. It lists cough remedies Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with one day cure claim and prices. Also promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and a veterinary service by Dr W J Craig with office at Wood's Stable and phone 1097.
The Indiana dental college room and staff accept patients daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all kinds of dental work.
PLUGS NEW YORK reports the horse show is in full swing and audiences have already enjoyed notable performances and rising talents. The event draws attendees from across the region amid brisk competition and enthusiastic reviews.
In Danville Indiana on November 20 the Second Regiment Company K staged a benefit event that proved a success in every way. The gathering increased the company purse significantly with the proceeds.
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