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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1901
Page
3
Washington reports quote Gen. Chaffee warning that Taft may resign and that civil government in the Philippines struggles. He doubts natives can sustain local governance without strong American support and predicts troops may remain at 30,000 for years, possibly a quarter century, given the wild population and governance challenges.
A large romance scam, traced by the Postal Department, targets shy men via fake ads. Three hundred victims linked to Chris and Annie Werner aliases, operating in Buffalo Cleveland Toronto and Rochester with multiple names. The couple sought rail fare and posed as spouses to lure money.
Minnie Jacobs aged 13 stole about $10 from her mother and was sent to reform school. She rode out in a buggy with John Duny Tom Moran and Tim Nurse who helped spend the money. Moran was referred to as Senator and later released on suspended sentence. Nurse received a $25 fine and 60 days in the workhouse.
Supt Kendall of the school board urges principals to observe Arbor Day next Friday. He notes space limits prevent universal planting but backs Gov Durbin’s idea to plant trees in memory of President McKinley. The board has bought 100 trees to distribute to schools.
In Chicago a day after Mrs. Charlotte Nichol dies of morphine at the Marlborough hotel, her husband W L Nichol takes the body and his three motherless children toward Tennessee. Dentist Orville S Burnett, who planned to die with her, remains jailed as his wife mourns their broken union.
Detectives focus on a Chicago fence believed to handle stamps stolen by a professional post office burglary gang. The 60 percent cut could net about 45000 dollars, with authorities noting the stamps likely stayed in the city to avoid shipment risks.
London dispatches report a race for British tobacco supremacy between American firms led by J. B. Duke and English manufacturers. Duke pledges to capture Britain within four years, prompting both sides to mobilize while awaiting developments.
Atty gen Taylor has filed a brief in the Gallup tax case at the U S Supreme Court. Indiana's Supreme Court awarded the state 52746 dollars and 69 cents plus interest. William P Gallup once a Indianapolis capitalist. Edward P Gallup his brother was executor. Miller, U S Attorney under Harrison, represents Gallup arguing nonresident notice fault. Taylor plans to travel to Washington next week to argue the case.
Civic alliance attorney Ritter signals ongoing pressure on the grand jury over alleged liquor violations. He avoids commenting on impeachment but states the matter will not rest. He declines to say whether the grand jury can be impeached.
A local insanity commission found Mrs. Addessa Rutter to be insane after affidavits by her sister Ella J. Norton. Doctors Reginald W. Garsteng and Theodore A. Wagner, with Justice Sheppard, examined her following a May hand fracture and ensuing delusions that her hand will be reset.
The old Theodore P. Haughey home in Mapleton sold on Monday to Charles Shover for 340000. Shover traded in several parcels of city property as part of the deal.
Jealousy triggered a Monday night clash between Pinkey Brown and Nellie Stewart at Merrill Street and Capitol Avenue. Nellie stabbed Brown in the shoulder but the injury was not serious. Both cases were continued in police court on Tuesday.
George Watson of Cincinnati is held by police charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. John Smith identified him as the man who beat him out of 65 cents after Watson promised work as a telephone lineman and gave old wire nippers instead. Capt. Gerber says the suspect matches a description used in similar scams recently.
Waiter Harry Classen of the Monarch restaurant 38 South Illinois Street is in lock up charged with stealing $65 from customer J M Clure while the latter slept.
In Vienna the Reichsrat heard the president acknowledge the omission of any mention of President McKinley’s death at the opening session. The admission sparked a sensation and strong indignation in the chamber. Reports had linked the omission to Count Goluchowski’s opposition to treating McKinley’s death as a royal matter.
Curious residents ask why the contractor tearing down the square buildings for a new federal project won not remove the First Christian church steeple and School No. 3 tower. Walls are gone. The method remains undecided whether to tear down or burn. Towers await foundation brick removal and cleaning.
Washington school on Sheldon street near Atlas engine works, formerly closed most of last week due to cold rooms, is now heated by oil stoves though the heating system is not yet completed.
Maggie Turner of 325 W Court Street attempted suicide Monday night using carbolic acid. Dr Kennedy of the City dispensary rescued her from death. she was despondent according to the report.
In Richmond Indiana the indictment against Joseph Seifert for causing a death by a criminal operation was quashed and he was released. The court ruled he was not guilty by merely procuring an instrument. Also reports from the First Baptist Church annual meeting note prosperity with new trustees elected Henry Eitel Jesse C Moore and Arthur Jordan.
A promotional note claims Alma-Bromo Effervescent Salt is not a medicine but a natural cleansing remedy from Alma-Bromo Springs in Alma Michigan. It notes the spring is reached by boring 2 863 feet and asserts the product relieves constipation without causing griping nausea or purging. It advises purchase at most drug stores and praises its pleasant taste and positive action on liver kidneys and bowels.
Dayton Ohio hears Mae Witwer charged with first degree murder in the death of her sister Anna Pugh. Doctors testified of morphine treatment then rapid decline and autopsy findings showing arsenic and mercury traces. State plans a two day hearing with 24 witnesses.
At the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on October 22 hogs were receipts around 800 with shipments near 700. Quotations listed good to choice assorted hogs and mixed medium and heavy weights with several price ranges indicated. The exact figures are partially garbled but show widespread grading and pricing for light to heavy hogs and pigs.
At the Union Stock Yards Indianapolis on October 22, cattle receipts reached 1 200 with varied quotes across classes from good to prime export steers to heavy calves and cows. Hogs receipts were 5 600 with quotations for mixed and heavy packing to lightweights. Sheep receipts stood at 1 200 with price bands for lambs and ewes.
Chicago wheat futures rise by about 14 cents with October at 69 to 69 1/2 cents and May near 74 cents. Corn falls modestly with October around 53 1/2 cents and May near 57 1/2 cents. Oats steady, December at 35 1/2 cents. Provisions ease with pork around 10 12 1/2 cents lower and lard down about 20 cents. Eggs and butter quoted with varied dairy classes, cheese prices mixed. Live poultry values show hens at 64 cents, springs 71/4 cents, turkeys 74 to 84 cents, ducks 8 cents.
Market report lists steady prices for Wheat and Oats with No. 2 red with bids around 67 9c, No. 1 white corn at 59c and No. 2 white at 9c, No. 4 white mixed 54 56c, various yellow and mixed grades. Hay shows No. 1 Timothy 11.75 to 12.25, No. 2 Timothy 10.25 to 10.75, inspections total 4 cars for wheat and 13 for corn with hay counted separately.
A Havana report dated February 4 1901 touts Paine's celery compound as a restorative for climate fatigue. E J Molina of the Havana customs service endorses its efficacy and notes broad support among Cubans including business and professional classes.
Wholesale market list detailing turkey, fowl, eggs, cheese, butter, hides, tallow, coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, rice, produce including cabbage onions citrus fruit and vegetables, various meats and seafood, and chemical products with quoted prices and package sizes. Names of goods, ranges and units appear in dense catalog form for shippers and merchants.
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