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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1901

Page

2

Mass Meeting Opposes Proposed Right of Way Route

Southside citizens met Friday night at John Shea's grocery to protest an Indianapolis Southern road right of way. Committees will circulate a remonstrance in wards 1 and 15 starting Monday. Officials toured the route past starch works then Merrillst to Kentucky Ave as the mayor and Board of Works planned future discussion.

Bouth John Shea South-st Gavisk Coafields Vandalia Bookwalter Board of Works Starch Works Merrillst Sidong Kentucky-ave

Revolt in French Congo Surounds Agencies

A dispatch from Paris dated November 2 reports critical conditions in the French Congo. The entire settlement is in revolt and numerous agencies have been surrounded by insurgents as tensions escalate.

French Congo

Woman Wins $1 Judgment Against Street Railway

Mary Lawn received a judgment in the superior court on Saturday against the Indianapolis street railway company for one dollar. She claimed injuries when a car started before she could alight, causing damage or harm.

Mary Lawn Superior Court Inlariapolis Street Railway ‘ Company

Six Navy men to spend 15 hours in sunken Fulton boat

Six crewmembers including Rear Admiral Lowe and Lieut Arthur MacArthur Jr will seal the Holland torpedo boat Fulton and descend into it in Great South Bay for a 15 hour underwater test. Engineer Frost directs the trial as the vessel rests on the bay bottom. An electric pump then resurfaces the boat after the dive.

New York Great South Bay United States Navy Davy Jones Navy Naval Service Frost Fulton Arthur MacArthur, Jr U.S. N John Lowe MacArthur mid-Atlantic

Arsenal Sealed Bids Sought for Unserviceable Stores

The United States government lists articles to be sold at the Indianapolis arsenal with sealed bids due December 13. A 20 percent deposit is required, and the remainder due within 30 days after award. Items include unserviceable boots buckets brushes buckshot grindstones rakes and a stone, with conditions described as first second or third class unserviceable.

United States Indianapolis Arsenal

Denounces Sir Walter's No Other Way Discontinued

Atlanta bericht notes The Sunny South, a southern literary paper, halts Walter Besant's No Other Way after the fourth installment due to a plot marrying a negro criminal. The editor rails that such material thrives in an atmosphere tolerating Swinburne and decries colonial harmony in America.

Atlanta Sunny South South Walter Besant Ain Swinburne Besant England

Unionism Is Strong In Muntele's Town

Union members form a large share of workers in Muntele, with a robust league activity. A member promoted the league with zeal, earning a gold watch as recognition. The watch turned out to be nonunion made, provoking an indignation meeting and a jeweler exchange.

Muntele League

Prohibition Victory Alters Manitoba Liquor Law

Pass the Aqua reports that after a three year legal fight by liquor interests, Manitoba’s prohibitory law is upheld. The Privy Council in London declares provinces hold exclusive power to regulate intoxicating liquors, while most dominions oppose such measures. The decision shifts authority away from federal control, ending the long dispute.

Toronto Ont Manitoba Québéc Co- Manitoba Privy -Council London

Bitter and Sweet London on Lansdowne Backdown

The Review says England has been humiliated by Lansdowne’s back-down on the isthmian canal treaty while Roosevelt is seen as amused. The Spectator praises the treaty and chides Lansdowne for delayed response. It urges England to acknowledge the Monroe Doctrine to secure wider international law acceptance.

London Review England America

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets touted as cure for deafness

An article claims nine tenths of deafness stems from catarrh and throat infection. It explains the Eustachian tube link and urges Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the best treatment, sold by druggists for 50 cents per package.

Stuart

Jersey Hal A Hugger Strikes In Atlantic City

Mrs. William Patton of Chelsea is the third victim in a series of assaults by a man who leaps from shadows to grab women around the waist. Mrs. V Ingram and Mrs. C Sharp were attacked nearby on Michigani avenue, with concern rising as police seek the same suspect. Husbands have joined the hunt and threaten to shoot on sight.

Atlantic City N. J William Patton Chelsea Browler Patton C. 8. Sharp Sharp

Fins California Wines Brazdies Bottled Goods

Schuller's at 210 North Meridian Street sells California wines Brazdies and bottled goods. The notice highlights a small local grocery style shop offering beverages and related items with a focus on regional products.

California Schuller’s Meridian-st

Grosvenor visits Chillicothe amid Roosevelt feud rumors

Congressman Grosvenor spoke with local politicians on Friday night about President Roosevelt's rumored defiance of “pull.” He confirmed the rumor and predicted a fight between the president and the Senate, saying Roosevelt will drive his own agenda in his administration.

Chillicothe Grosvenor Roosevelt

Old Nurse for Children Boots Teething Soothe Syrup

An old newspaper ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe gums ease wind colic and diarrhea and notes a twenty five cent bottle. The tone mirrors period medical claims and marketing.

Ex President Grover Cleveland Regains Some Strength

Cleveland New Jersey reports Grover Cleveland, recently ill with a severe cold that threatened pneumonia, is slightly improved after a more comfortable night. Dr James Wickoff notes potential for a setback but hopes the worst has passed and recovery is underway.

Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland North Carolina James Wickoff Cleveland Mr. Cleveland

Indiana Dental College patients served daily at Bretzman's studio

W Cor Delaware and Chiosis advertises Indiana Dental College accepting patients from 8 am to 5 pm for all kinds of dental work. It directs patients to bring babies to Bretzman's Photograph studio at 142 S. Hlinolsat for imaging services.

W. Cor Delaware and Chiosis Bretzman S. Hlinolsat

General Worth Five Cent Cigar Offered at Drug Stores

A high grade five cent cigar named General Worth is on sale at first class drug stores. Distribu ter C W Kiel handles distribution.

General Worth C. W. Kiel

Belmont Eyes Nomination in New York District 7

Perry Belmont announced Saturday his eagerness to secure the Republican nomination for Congress in New York's seventh district. The statement signals his campaign intentions and local political maneuvering ahead of the election.

New York Perry Belmont

Important Change of Time on Pennsylvania Lines

The Pennsylvania Lines announce a broad time and service expansion taking effect Sunday November 24. The Indianapolis division adds trains and re-timings including No 6 4:10 a.m. from Indianapolis to Louisville and new No 0 6:20 p.m. from Indianapolis to Louisville with arrival 10:15 a.m. at Louisville. Several existing trains shift times and two Cambridge City branch trains No 275 and 276 will not carry passengers between Columbus and Cambridge City.

Louisville-division Indianagdlis Louisville Indianapolis Mainst Wil Loil Seymour Madison Cambridge City Columbus Spencer Vincennes Express Martinsville Eastern Express Richmond Bradford Western Express Urbane Piqua Greenville

Connersville 8 year old dies after accidental shooting

Connersville Indiana November 23 Willie McCormick aged eight died Friday after an accidental shooting by Harry Watts.

Connersville Ind Willie McCormick Harry Watts

Voyage Aboard Mark Ella Ends In Cat Cannibalism

After 41 days from Jamaica the Mark Ella arrived in New York. Storms battered the voyage and provisions ran out forcing Captain McLaughlin, his wife and two sons, plus nine crew members, to kill and eat the ship's cabin cat on Wednesday.

New York Jamaica Mark Ella McLaughlin

Stole His Boat In Sea Venture Off Mexico

Captain A. W. Hall of the schooner Sadie arrives in Seattle claiming Mexican authorities seized the vessel while pearl fishing in the Gulf of California. He and the crew were jailed, escaped on the British ship Pars, and he plans to seek redress from Washington.

Seattle Wash A. W. Hall San Francisco Sadie Gulf of California Washington

Robbery of Mrs Moore’s Home Leads to Pawn Shop Find

About three months ago the home of Mrs. Moore on Indiana avenue was robbed and a gold watch stolen. It was recovered Saturday in a pawn shop. A man named Stafford had pawned it and claimed he obtained it from Will Williams a waiter at 722 Douglas street. Williams said he got it from another man but could not name a location.

Thieves Suspected in Noblest Street Grocery Robbery

Police believe boy thieves robbed Buddenbaum Bros grocery on Noblest Street Friday night. They took a quantity of candy and dates.

Buddenbaum Bros.” Grocery

City Life items and events in Indianapolis area

Indianapolis council forms a new United Commercial Travelers branch in Anderson Saturday night. Miss Ruby Lane’s pupils perform with violinist Williams in a Joiner Kennedy music recital. Vanderbilt group officials inspect the Big Four. play Kittie the heiress benefits St. Joseph’s industrial school, with repeat show Saturday night. Indiana Grand Army urges donations to Harrison and McKinley memorial funds and gravemarking for soldiers. Dr Paton of Johns Hopkins to speak on psychiatry at Central Hospital Tuesday night. Marian County Medical Society hosts guests. Sewage irrigation committee from Commercial Club and Board of Trade meets after holidays. no action yet. Freight cars sale settlement sets $312,697.50 for 500 cars, deliveries planned November and December. Girls’ Industrial School managers set Thanksgiving collection at several city venues. Woodrow Wilson lecture at Butler College extols patriotic duty and constitutional law.

Indianapolis Kittie St. Joseph's Industrial School Woodlawn-ave Indiana Department Grand Army Harrison McKinley Stewart Paton John Hopkins University Central Insane Hospital County Medical ‘Society Bilair& Cox New York Secretary of State Denison Grand Hotel Spencer House Grand Opera House Park Theater Law Building Lemcke Stevenson English Hotel Woodrow Wilson Butler College

Dying of Hydrophobia in Washington County Farmer

Morgan Lee, a Washington Indiana farmer, is dying from hydrophobia after a previous bite from a mad dog. The report notes the bite occurred some time earlier and authorities consider the case a fatal progression of rabies.

Washington, Ind Morgan Lee

Knights of Columbus Signs Lease For Third Floor

Local Knights of Columbus council signs a lease for the entire third floor of the new McOunt building on E Washington Street. The building remains with contractors but will be released by December. Parlor and clubrooms to be established for council use.

the Knights of Columbus McOunt Washington St Acefinin

James H Hyde Injured In Trolley Collision Near Stable

James H Hyde a noted whip and ally of Alfred G Vanderbilt was driving to a horse show when his four in hand crashed into an elevated railroad pillar. The carriage shattered as the horses dragged Hyde onto the pavement. He suffered severe cuts and narrowly escaped being trampled.

New York Alfred G. Vanderbilt Hyde

Fixed the Minister and He Needed Looking After

A visiting scene in Los Angeles shows a minister and his wife cured of dyspepsia by stopping coffee and adopting Postum Food Coffee. The author describes brewing Postum for a full fifteen minutes, noting its rich color and flavor. The couple abandoned coffee, improving health, and the narrator credits Postum with his own recovery from dyspepsia.

Los Angeles Iba

Burglary At Mill Street Home. $3 Stolen

While the Butler family was away on Friday the residence at 1410 Mill Street was entered and $3 in cash taken, police report states.

van Butler Mill St

The Christian stage play praised despite flaws at English’s

In Indianapolis at English's Opera House the entertainment The Christian drew a fair crowd Friday. Edward Morgan stars as John Storm with prise for his emotional priest role while Elsie Leslie returns as Glory Quayle. The review notes Morgan’s strong performance elevates the drama despite weaknesses in the production and casting.

Opera House Indianapolis Viola Allen Robert Drouet John Storm Morgan Hall Caine Mr. Morgan

Giant Hobbs farm gas well eclipses old records

Whoppee Tipton reports a 50 million cubic foot gas well on the Hobbs farm four miles south of town. The gusher may surpass the famed Wallace well near Fostoria, Ohio, once described as the largest on record. In St Louis, Perry W. Vance, 19, was arrested for stealing 40 diamond rings worth 5000 from Schlesinger Mayer in Chicago. He is indicted and on bond, faring return with requisition papers.

Tipton Ind Hobbs Farm Fostoria ST. Louis Perry W. Vance Schlessinger & Mayer Chicago Vance Wes

Indiana Court Actions Prompt Fraud and Injury Suits

In Indiana courts J M Bunting of Vincennes sues Samuel P Ruble for 1000s for alleged slander. Abraham Metzger of Kosciusko county must pay Lavinia Fike 1000 for breach of promise. An insurer seeks cancellation of a 5000 endowment policy to R C Davis ex cashier, claiming misrepresentation of alcohol intake. Mrs Frank Lancaster of Anderson sues Union Traction Co for 5000 after a wreck. Cases of Wm Amos and Adam Gishon for conspiracy to defraud Shelby County set for next term. Judge Ryan grants injunction stopping Consumers gas Co of Indianapolis from wasting gas at wells near Alexandria.

Abraham Metzger Kosciusko County Lavinia Fike Washington R. C. Davis Davis Frank Lancaster Anderson Union Traction Company Wm. Amos Adam Gishon Shelby County Ryan Consumers’ Gas Company Indianapolis Alexandria

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