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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1901

Page

2

Belle Speculator mine case compromised amid copper market rumors

The big Belle Speculator copper mine case has been compromised. It is said more than 3,000,000 will arrive from Alaska and Australia by Oct 1. Trade reviews note sound manufacturing conditions but quieter overall trade in some departments. Northern Pacific preferred not retired in January. Missouri Pacific to spend for new equipment. Monthly exports show breadstuffs down and provisions and mineral oil up. Rock Island may build a line to Kansas City. Market Friday strong with St Paul in advance. London market steady. Profit-taking expected. St Paul a buy on all reactions. Pennsylvania and Canadian Pacific may be taken. People's Gas and Atchison preferred praised.

New York Big Belle Speculator Alaska Australia Northern Pacific Missouri Pacific Rock Island Kansas City St. Paul London Pennsylvania Canadian Pacific People’s Gas Atchison

Train Hits Buggy Injuring Two Men in Wabash

In Wabash Indiana a fast train crashed into a buggy carrying Jacob Keller and Wilburn Oswalt. Both men were injured but expected to recover. The horse was severely hurt and euthanized.

Wabash Ind Jacob Keller Wilburn Oswalt

Cornered at Last

Lord Kitchener reports Commandant Scheeper's force that had eluded British for six months is captured by French's column in France.

London Lord Kitchener Scheeper

Mennonites Hold Annual Meeting in Wakarusa

MISHAWAKA Ind Oct 12 Split Indiana and Michigan mennonites are in annual session at Wakarusa. Michigan sent 100 delegates. Reports show a remarkable growth in the denomination.

Mishawaka Ind Indiana Michigan

Athlete's Recovery Through Right Diet Boosts Performance

Cecellus Hale of Baltimore credits Grape-Nuts Food and Postum Cereal Coffee with restoring health and improving race performance after 18 months of struggle. He notes fewer headaches, a stronger heart, and many medals, urging others to switch from ordinary coffee to the Postum and Grape-Nuts products from Battle Creek, Michigan.

Cecellus Hale Barclay St Baltimore Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek Mich

Foreigner Romance Quoted in Paris Dispatch

Paris dispatch quoted Miss May Palmer, betrothed to Senator Depew, praising him as an intellectual American suitor. She argues against marrying a titled foreigner, lauding Depew's intellect and public service.

New York The Journal Paris May Palmer Senator Depew Depew

Court Scene as Judge Orders Arrest of His Son

Huntington Ind October 12 Judge Branyan orders the arrest of his son Attorney John Branyan during a circuit court case. The son advised his client not to answer questions and was fined $25. He became angry and threatened impeachment, then left the courtroom defying the court.

Branyan John Branyan John

Grocers Push for Enforced Ordinances After Election

The Retail Grocers Association campaigned for Bookwalter’s election by sending pledge requests to all candidates on enforcement of city ordinances against peddling. Most Republicans, including Bookwalter, pledged compliance. Democrats offered two at large. 8000 sample ballots were distributed before election, allegedly influencing votes as grocers now demand strict adherence to promises.

Bookwalter Maguire

Posey Named Custom House Surveyor at Evansville

Evansville Indiana October 12 Col Frank B Posey will be appointed surveyor of customs at this port The position carries a salary of 3000 dollars annually.

Evansville, Ind Frank B. Posey

Clay Copsey’s Team of Horses Run Away and Die

In Selma Indiana on October 12 Clayton Copsey’s team of six hundred pound horses bolted in front of a passing freight train. Both animals were killed.

Selma Ind Clayton Copsey

Notable Local Deaths and Community Updates

Obituaries note the death of workhouse prisoner Joseph Dosier from typhoid fever and John Scherres at the Central insane hospital. Local events include the Orient club's sec ond anniversary at 1001 Woodlawn Ave on Oct 26 and various community notices from tax changes to library lectures and YWCA travel club meetings.

Joseph Dosier Orient Club Woodlawn Ave John Scherres Central Insane Hospital High St John Mitchel United Mine Workers Mount Olive, Sr Virden

Man Returns Home After Being Declared Dead

Oron M. Fletcher of Greenfield Pennsylvania was reported dead by the Cuyahoga County coroner and mourned by his family. He arrived at his Greenfield home alive after his funeral, while a mistaken identity left the real deceased buried. His wife and father identified the body before the error was discovered.

Cleveland, CO Oron M. Fletcher Greenfield Faite Cuyahoga County Fletcher Cleveland Fitzgerald Martin Harder Simon

Man Kills Intruder Who Attacked Family At Home

In Mattoon NL on Friday evening John Herman shot and killed a drunken intruder named Rourke who forced entry during a supper confrontation. Rourke had been recovering from delirium tremens and carried a bloodstained butcher knife before the fatal shot ended the attack.

Mattoon John Herman Rourke Herman

Democrats Ready to Challenge Roosevelt

Kansas City dated report quotes J G Johnson saying Roosevelt will act on his own initiative as he grasps the presidency. He warns the Democrats will be ready to strike when the newness wears off and Roosevelt forms a distinct administration identity.

Roosevelt Democratic Party

Peace message to southern republics guides Pan American talks

The United States outlines its non conquest stance as it prepares to send delegates to the Pan American Conference in Mexico City. The two main goals are promoting trade relations and arbitration while reviving talk of an intercontinental railway and steamship links. Delegates head to the trip at 3 30 p m Saturday with several accompanied by spouses.

Washington United States Mexico State Department Spain South America North Mexico City Davis West Virginia W. S. Buchanan Iowa W. W. Foster Illinois Chas. M. Pepper District of Columbia John Barrett Oreon John C. Williams New York

Regional Representatives Named From Americas Bloc

Representatives from Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Guatemala Haiti Nicaragua Peru and Venezuela are listed as part of the regional delegation.

Argentine Republic Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Guatemala Haiti Nicaragua Peru Venezuela

Dog Saves Master From Fire in Hartford City

Arla Bartlemay, a pumper, was awakened by his dog's barking as flames engulfed the powerhouse. He escaped through a window, while the loyal dog perished. Building loss estimated at $2,000.

Hartford City Ind Arla Bartlemay Bartlemay

Mrs Southam Returns After Death Ruse In Indiana

Muncie Indiana October 12 Mrs Carl Southam arrives from Attica to see her parents after a message claimed Carl was dead She refuses to forgive him for the trick and deception behind the ruse.

Muncie Ind Carl Southam Attica Carl

Wabash Editor Indicted for Libel

WABASH IND OCT 12 Wm Sharpe editor of the Star has been indicted for libel for assaulting the character of Nelson G Hunter attorney and owner of the Times.

Wabash, Ind Wm. Sharpe the Star Nelson G. Hunter the Times

Vincennes Secures 1902 Municipal League Meeting

Anderson Ind October 12 The Municipal league closed its session here Vincennes was chosen to host the next annual meeting for 1902 confirms the selection after a brief deliberation by league officials.

Vincennes Anderson Ind Municipal League

Engagement of Miss Mary Stephen to Frank C. Jordan

Announcement of Miss Mary Stephen and Frank C. Jordan engagement with wedding planned for November 20. Includes social notes of Over-the-teacups luncheon honoring president day and regional weddings in Greencastle and Frankton plus a formal reception for the new Meridian Street pastor Rev. Joshua Stansfield and special guest Rev. E. B. Rawls.

Mary Stephen Frank C. Jordan Robert W. Cathcart Greencastle Estella Short Charles McFerrin Chicago Frankton Lillie Vestal Judson Zimmerman Edith Fountaine N. Pennsylvania St Mrs. Redfield Meridian-st Joshua Stansfield E. B. Rawls

Hypnotism Revealed by a Noted Investigation Committee

A committee of a physician jurist minister and railroad man investigated hypnotism. They learned the science, mastered methods, and reported hypnotism can influence actions while the subject is unconscious. Harvard's President Eliot and others praised personal magnetism as a powerful tool. The New York Institute of Science offers a free report on hypnotism and how to become a practical hypnotist.

New York Institute of Science Rochester N. Y Lincoln Judge Schafer John E. Myers Flemington N. J Eliot Harvard College New York

Train Schedule and Round Trip Fares Advertised

Train departs Union station at 11 10 p m with a five dollar round trip. Tickets valid for return from St Louis at 8 30 p m Sunday October 13 or 7 20 a m and 8 30 p m Monday October 1. Tickets and sleeping car space available at 25 W Washington street and Union station.

Union Station St. Louis Washington St Union Atation

Block's Salmon and Groceries Sale List Itemized

A compact catalog of canned goods and staples with prices listed for Salmon tomato sauce large cans, oyster and Macaroni, cheese, coffee Banquet Java, tea, cocoa, gelatin, shredded wheat, oats, pancake flour, peas corn, soap, washing soda, cakes, pineapple, and coconut tapioca. Includes 1 pound, 2 pound, and 3 pound can sizes and per pound prices.

New York Walter Baker’s Ssespesus BS Knox Wetmore

Great Bargains in Houset Furnishings

Advert shows discounts on waffles irons Wagner No. S75 pans grill lids roasters self basing bread boxes and iron skillets nickel plated skillets plus garbage cans galvanized wood pails measuring cups and dome shaped fry pan with no greasy stoves to clean. Also lists tulips hyacinths narcissus and Chinese lilies in a garden offertory.

Wagner NO. S

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