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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1901
Page
3
Herman Dormier, a 50 year old shoemaker, was coated from head to foot with red paint by enraged Plymouth residents after expressing sympathy for Czczgosz and criticizing McKinley’s death. He fled toward Merrill on a night train pursued by a few, then abandoned after about two miles.
The court dismissed the appeal tied to 1897 noxious weed credits for landowners along highways, finding W. Schrader lacked standing and that Wagner’s petition came after the deadline. The action, begun by W. F. Mason in Martin County, centered on a $12 weed-cutting credit.
Fire at 124 S Capitol Ave roared through a rooming house at 3 30 am on Wednesday driving ten occupants into the street in their night clothes. The blaze started in the kitchen stove and tore through the dining room after Myrtle Freeman woke residents amid choking smoke. Loss estimated at $300 with insurances covering the house and belongings.
The Anderson News reports a secret caucus aiming to unseat Cromer and Durbin and nominate a McCulloch ally such as Charles L. Henry for the U.S. Senate. Attendees included George Nichol and other local figures while Eldwood and Alexandria names appear in the list. Nichols opposes district control by a small ring and Mayor Dunlap and Senator Kittinger are tied to McCulloch efforts with Leffler as a potential Cromer successor.
Paris reports the government plans soon to establish wireless telegraphy across the Sahara to connect the central African colonies, promising vast economy and improved communication. An unrelated ad notes Dean's Ointment treats severe scalp eczema and costs 50 cents at any drug store.
Bargains in upright pianos advertised by Baldwin's, with office contact at 129-123 E Oh iost, priced around £80.
Virginia and West Virginia coal miners plan a convention in Huntington under United Mine Workers calls to seek joint talks with operators. Wages vary from 18 to 35 cents per ton in nonunion mines, 51 to 55 cents in union states, amid rent, store, and doctor grievances. If no accord, a further demand and joint conference loom.
The courthouse clock, out of order for days, was restarted Tuesday afternoon after a thorough cleaning. Jewelers differed on whether the clock needed cleaning, but it was started again.
At the arbitration commission session in London on October 30 Charles Yerkes testified for the ordinary American system. He stated Chicago uses 50 volts and has suffered shocks and burns but no fatalities, arguing the standard is safer and proven.
The War Department reports river and harbor estimates for the year ending June 30 1901 total 19 918 437 50 plus Mississippi and Missouri commissions 3 95 000 and 1 065 200. Fortifications plans foresee 464 heavy guns and 704 mortars at 350 million, with 4 million more for ongoing batteries.
Harvey J. Sconce from Sidell Illinois posted the top score at the Limited gun club shooting on a windy Wednesday. 29 shooters competed with fair results as Sconce missed only one target in 40 and drew attention for his striking uniform. The event focused on the Grand hotel cup with no lunch breaks during the program. A booklet advertised the Peru gun club’s Second annual high gun live bird tournament scheduled for November.
Charles Weaver faced criminal court on Wednesday charged with embezzlement. The case alleges George Reiffel entrusted a horse to Weaver for sale and Weaver kept the $75 proceeds instead of turning them over.
Incorporated. The New Lisbon telephone company of Henry county was formed on Wednesday to maintain exchanges in Dudley Liberty and Henry townships with capital stock of 5000 dollars.
The notice lists births for Harry and Mary Waller. Frank and Augusta Smith. Jacob and Leah Segal. H W J and Lula Atkins. Enos and Amelia Carsten. J W and Laura Rosbach, with addresses. Deaths include Mary S. Curtis age 84, Jesse D. Gington age 50, Mary M. Reynolds age 64, Rebecca K. Morsay age 29, J H Jones age 28, Alice Bridges age 47, Walter F. Smith age 10 months, Sylvester Middleton age 48, George McDougal age 49, John Pagel Jr age 2, and many paired marriages or names listed in accompanying lines. The column combines birth notices, single entries and numerous marriage pairings.
In Boston, William Turner suffers a mysterious illness called the bends. Doctors cannot name the disease or cure him, but Turner finds relief by spending all day in the tunnel under Boston harbor where air pressure reaches two pounds per square inch and he can sleep in the iron air lock.
W Bourke Cockran was thrown from his horse near Sands Point Long Island Tuesday. He suffered facial cuts and briefly lost consciousness but passed a comfortable night and improved Wednesday. Doctors report no serious injuries and no bones broken.
Capt Charles Fever of Ottawa writes Peruna is food and medicine in one and cures and prevents disease. He praises its effect on mucous membranes, appetite, digestion, and nutrition, urging travelers to carry a bottle, and inviting readers to write for free medical advice from Dr Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
William Fox reports repairs at 905 Eugene Street costing 300 dollars. Indianapols chair company located at New York Street and Canal builds brick pumphouse for 75 dollars. J B Pasquie at 1424 Bellefontaine Street adds 200 dollars. Mrs Dye at 628 East St Clair Street adds 3190 dollars. Mrs John Harrison at 1255 Tremont Street trains repairs for 25 dollars.
Roland B. Molineux, jailed in Tombs prison on a Catherine Adams killing charge, faced renewed court action as his lawyers sought dismissal of indictments and prosecutors requested more time to prepare their case. In Kansas City, Frank Brady, 4, a veteran newspaper man, died suddenly from asthma, leaving posts in several major papers across the nation.
Wheat and corn prices hold. No. 2 red 72 cents, No. 4 red 68 to 70 cents, October 72 cents. Oats and hay steady with Timothy bids around 11.75 to 12.25 for No. 1 and 10.25 to 10.75 for No. 2. Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis reports hog receipts 1,200 with bids from 4.70 to 6.60 for various grades and roughs 4.45 to 5.45.
Corn futures closed higher with October and December gains while wheat eased. Oats rose modestly and hog, lard, and ribs futures fell. Egg prices edged down as butter and cheese moved in varied directions amid active dairy quotes. Poultry and other fowl prices showed mixed movement across categories.
George J. Marott of Indianapolis owner of the Logansport street railway began extending tracks on Ernest Avenue as the city considered granting a franchise to an interurban company. Marott warned that if interurbans enter the city they will route over his lines and pay him, signaling possible litigation.
Mrs D E Reed of Albany declares after eighteen months since using Pyramid Pile cure no trace of piles remains. She would not trade $590 to be back to prior suffering. For sale by all druggists with free mailed pamphlet "Piles Causes and Cure." Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.
Stockyard quotes show receipts of 800 cattle and 5 500 hogs with mixed grades. Cattle ranges include prime export steers 1 350 to 1 500 pounds and good to choice feeders 900 to 1 100 pounds. cows and calves and bulls listed with various price bands. Hog prices span good to choice heavy at 6 05 to 6 20 per cwt and lighter weights 5 75 to 6 05. Sheep and lambs receipts 250 with fair to choice lambs at 3 0 to 4 0 per hundredweight and other sheep ranges also noted.
The notice lists current prices for poultry and eggs including turkey hens at 5c per 1b and spring chickens at 7c, ducks 5c, geese 4c, eggs Fresn 176c, storage eggs 11c. Cheese varieties priced by type, butter at 12c, hides and tallow details include No 1 cured hides at 8 dollars, other calf hides and tallow rates.
A dense old price sheet lists coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, rice and canned goods with varied cents per unit. It enumerates brands, blends, and weights, including Rio Bourbon Santos coffee, Domino sugars, and Imperial flour grades, plus produce and meats with per unit or per pound pricing.
A dense price list details oysters from New York and Baltimore with per gallon and per 100 counts, various white fish and herring prices, clams littlenecks and lobsters, frog legs and shrimp rates. It also enumerates alcohols drugs and chemicals with unit prices, including morphine opium quinine balsam and other items, reflecting a broad catalog of commodities.
Small liner advertisements on page seven catch attention with varied offers and quick notices. The segment highlights local promos, services, and classifieds providing a snapshot of community commerce.
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