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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1901

Page

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Wind halts racing yachts as time runs out in the second Shamrock-Columbia test

In Highlands New Jersey on October 1 the Shamrock II faced Columbia in race two of the international series. Winds varied from seven to twelve knots and the pair swung positions before Shamrock forged a lead toward the second mark, yet the race was threatened by shifting wind and time limits.

England America Sandy Hook Columbia Shamrock II Thomas Lipton Shamrock Sir Thomas

Columbia Favored to Defend Cup Despite Light Tuesday Wagering

New York reports light betting on Tuesday's race with small wagers common. Columbia was the favorite at 10 to 1 and betting favored her defense of the cup at five to three.

New, York Columbia

Yachts Clash at Start as Columbia Edges Shamrock

Highland news chronicles the early tense start of the race with Columbia leading Shamrock at 11:00 as Sycamore disrupts Barr, wind shifts challenge both boats, Shamrock briefly gains then loses ground. By 11:45 Shamrock appears to close the gap but wind remains fickle and finish time uncertain.

Highlands Columbia Shamrock Sycamore Barr Bought

Wind Holds Back Race Schedule Over Five Hours

With winds under six knots offshore and on no boat can finish within the five and a half hour limit. The race will be resailed on Thursday as a cyclone prevented crossing before the deadline.

Indiana Soldiers by Company C Massacre Name List

Washington reports the Ninth Infantry roster from Company C massacred at Saman in the Philippines includes Indiana men Byron Dent of Terre Haute Jos O Klinnample of Indianapolis and Harry M Wood of Fort Wayne. Klinnample’s name does not appear in the Indianapolis city directory.

Washington Ninth Infantry Saman Philippines Indiana Byron Dent Terre Haute Jos. O. Klinnample Indianapolis Harry M. Wood Fort Wayne Klinnample

Shideler’s Successor Named for State Prison

Michigan City Ind Oct 1 The board of control of the state prison appointed Frank Martin of Indianapolis deputy auditor of state to succeed Warden Shideler for four years beginning November 1 Nebeker said Martin was not an applicant for the post.

Frank Martin Prison North Board of Control of the State Prison Indianapolis Shideler Nebeker Martin

Fire damages Douglass house in Houghton Michigan

Houghton Michigan October 1 the Douglass house a local landmark was partially destroyed by fire Tuesday morning causing extensive damage though guests were rescued. The building was heavily insured and the loss is expected to run into thousands of dollars in value another brief notes a divorce suit filed by Benjamin Graham against his wife Nan for abandonment.

Houghton, Mich Douglass Upper Peninsula Abe Goodall

Knights of Pythias revise laws to simplify trials

Grand lodge hears report on new constitution and bylaws referred to judiciary committee. Drafted by W H Eichhorn, the changes abolish grand instructor, shift duties to grand vice chancellor, and aim to fix confusing trial procedures and benefit provisions amid rivalry for leadership posts including grand chancellor.

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge J. J. McDonald O. W. Christie Ligonier Eichhorn Charles A. Bookwalter George W. Powell J. E. McDonald Union Bo Hunt Ame A. C. Hawking McDonald

Prominent Grand Rapids Official Sentenced for Embezzlement

Det. 1-Wm. M. Butts, a social and business figure in Grand Rapids, received five years at hard labor for embezzling $35,000 from Worden grocery. The motive cited was fast living and poor investments.

Grand Rapids, Mich Wm. M. Butts Worden Grocery Company

Slaughter Rybeit files for bankruptcy in Grant county

Slaughter and Rybeit of Swayzee Grant county petitioned for bankruptcy listing debts of 711.30 and assets of 1 006.38 as the finance section notes. Separately the Third Indiana Cavalry reunion now set for Oct 3 in circuit court room, not Oct 10 as earlier.

Slaughter & Rybeit Swayzee Grant County Third Indiana Cavalry Circuit Court Room

Park Board Scandal Ties Bridge Contract to Power

City park work tied to the northern Riverside park suspension bridge with contractor Webber leaving early. Park official Power faces accusations of real contracting and payments via the Wabash Bridge and Iron Co. while city crews assisted under pressure and receipts were signed for by the contractor.

Park Board Power Riverside Park John Webber Webber Wabash Bridge and Iron Company William L. Lacey Park Mr. Power Park Department Lacey

Smith presses for city rent warrants in 1909 and 1901 dispute

County auditor Smith confronted Controller Dunn and Deputy Sullivan over warrants for basement rent and city share of assessment work. He alleged misplacement and a prior misunderstanding, accusing Dunn of evasive jokes while asserting dates and custom differed from the office. The row touched political tensions but no resolution noted.

Smith Dunn WitHe Sullivan Jane's Buennagel

Foster in town to attend Harrison monument meeting

John W. Foster of Washington D C visited Denison on his way to Evansville for a Harrison monument association meeting at the University club Tuesday at 5 p m He serves as president of the Board of Regents whose members have each contributed 100 or more to the monument fund He favors leaving monument design to the people of Harrison while urging immediate fundraising efforts.

John W. Foster Washington, D. C Denison Evansville Harrison Monument Association University Club Foster Board of Regents Monument Fund Harrison Thomas M. Dienaide Scrinps-McRaa Press Association Texas Santiago Philip Brooklyn Ritter Hetlner Sin” Abbeg Weber Dienaide Publishers’ Press Scripps-McRae Press Association

Rathbone Sisters Convene to Confer Degrees at State House

The Rathbone sisters spent the first convention day conferring degrees on about 230 new members. A resolutions committee prepared condolence messages to Mrs. McKinley. The orphans' home project drew strong support with nearly $6,000 raised despite limited fundraising efforts. A reception to knights and sisters is planned at the Hotel English. A separate incident notes Laura Roberts, 40, held on insanity charges after offering $10,000 from the McKinley estate to avoid confinement.

Rathbone Sisters State House Knights and Sisters English Laura Roberts N. East St McKinley

Bissert to Serve Five Years Six Months for Extortion

Supreme Court Justice Hooker upheld the conviction of George Bissert, wardman for Captain Diamond, finding him legally guilty of extortion. Bissert must serve five years and six months in prison and pay a 1060 pound fine for extorting money from the keeper of a disorderly house.

Justice Hooker George Bissert Wardmun Diamond Bssert Bissert Gofft

Railroad fares for carnival week

The fall carnival managers expect 11-3 fares on all railroads for carnival week Oct M-19 and half fare on Monday and Thursday. The Central passenger association appointed a sub committee of district passenger agents in Indianapolis to decide on a fare. It is understood they will recommend the rates named.

Central Passenger Association Indianapolis

Miss Sadie Budd Files Suit in Detroit for Damages

A Detroit special reports Miss Sadie Budd of Indianapolis has filed suit for 10000 pounds against WLBH Keidan a wealthy dry goods merchant. He says they have been engaged nine months and plans to marry though she may be in a hurry. Budd's family could not be reached here.

Detroit Sadie Budd Indianapolis WLBH Keidan Keidan & Seemon Miss Budd

Tuesday Night Meetings Across Parties and Locations

Republican group meets at South side club on Virginia avenue and at the corner of Dearborn and Washington streets. Democratic assembly at Alhambra hall near Illinois and South streets. Haughville hosts a town hall in Phoenix with ward 15.

Republican Club Virginia Dearborn Washington-sts Alhambra Hall Illinois South-sts Haughville Phoenix

Molineux Case Advances in New York Appeals

The Molineux case was not decided by the court of appeals on Tuesday as expected. It may be taken up again on Friday.

Albany N. Y Roland B. Molineux Court of Appeals

Miller testimony pleases Schley and Lemly in inquiry

Washington Oct 1 Capt Miller of the Merrimac testifies at the Schley inquiry and Lemly argues coaling on May 24 25 26 27 28 shows retrograde move to Wey West was unnecessary. Evans criticizes Schley and details actions May 21 24 31 and related battles.

Washington Miller Merrimac Schley Lemly Wey West Merrimacc Evans Cienfuegos Iowa Viscaya Perallel Brooklyn Texas Colon Oregon Rayner Turcfher Santiago Morro Castle Santiago Harbor Santilago Towa Socapa Hanna

Court Reverses Appellate Division In Donnelly Anti-Trust Case

The New York Court of Appeals on Tuesday reversed the appellate division and sustained the Donnelly anti trust law in Attorney General Davies against the American Ice Company, deciding against the ice firm.

Albany Court of Appeals Appellate Division Davies American Ice Company

Indianapolis Weather Outlook for Oct 2

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m Tuesday night and Wednesday: partly cloudy with likely no rain and cooler temperatures. Readings noted 7 am 52, noon 73, 2 pm 78.

Indianapolis

Monument receipts rise during fair week

Receipts in September totaled 1329.60 about 400 dollars more than running expenses. The monument was closed on Thursday of state fair week in respect to the murdered president. New pianos priced from 165 dollars and up. Wulschner’s Feed your horse JANES’ Dustress Oats. For fine photos Bennett’s 36 E Wash.

Trust to pay all court costs in wage law suit

In Muncie Indiana on October 1 the judge said the Republic iron and steel company must cover court costs in a case alleging violation of the state weekly wage law. A local employee, Mr Haverstick, filed the suit and a final decision is expected to favor the plaintiff. Also in Muncie three fires were set in Daleville with two buildings and a post office damaged but saved from major loss.

Muncie Ind Ec Leffler Republic Iron and Steel Company Haverstick Daleville Alvin Makepeace Maggie Holmes

Jewelry ad sells watches and rings at sale price

A polished enameled watch with dateliner is offered for five dollars fifty cents with time guaranteed. Also advertised are diamond rings priced from fifteen to fifty dollars each. J. P. Mullally, Jeweler, at 2 Monument Place.

J. P. Mullally

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A. Highlands, N. J the Shamrock The Chal Michigan City, Ind Benjamin Graham Nan‘ny K. OF P City Life Frank W. Gregory Colorado Crawfordsville Edward Dowlin Shepard-st Daly Lenard Cuthrell N. Tllinois-st Allen Peter F. Brice Alta Christy Charles C. Smith Meridian Jr S. Meridian Sr James Dacy Huhn Charles F. Weaver New York St G. L. Reiffel Weaver William Mitchell Fred Ilg ITY Engineer Power Bridge Company City Hl. Smith J. Dunk Jake New York Supreme Court Is Sadie Budd Capt. Miller Schley and Bob Evans Sary Jack Philip Schley Court of Inquiry Laura Lemly Winston-Salem N. C Admiral Evans Admiral Schley Theresa McCalla New York Court of Appeals Larce Wulschner Bennett's E. Wash
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