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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1900

Page

2

Unfair List Cloud Hove Over Cohen at Hubbard Tarch

The Electric Workers' Union warned Hubbard Tarch company that C B Cohen of 2783 Broadway was placed on an unfair list. Cohen travels the state in an ambien vehicle and after a paralytic incident he sought a replacement from the auto firm. Union members pursued him, met Art Burnett from Hubbard’s and an episode escalated to Cohen’s residence with a tense confrontation.

The Electric Workers’ Union Hubbard Tarch. Company Eling C.B. ‘Cohen Broadway Cohen Inborn Born Art Burnett

John C. Hereth Dead at 73 in Indianapolis

John C. Hereth, 73, died Thursday morning at his home 147 N. New Jersey St. of urinary poisoning. He leaves a widow and nine children, all but one of whom reside in Indianapolis. A prominent member of Central Ave. M. E. Church, he helped found Grace Church. Born in Frankfurt on the Main, he came to America at age 1 and later lived in Madison, Indiana, before moving to Indianapolis when the first railroad was built. He ran a harness business until 15 months ago and during the Civil War equipped several Indiana regiments.

John C. Hereth New Jersey Indianapolis Central Ave. M. E. Church Grace Ighurah Frankfort-on-the-Main America Madison Ind Indiana

Texans Warned As River Flood Threatens Fort Worth

Fort Worth Texas residents in river bottoms were ordered to move to safety at 2 30 a m as a 20 foot flood surge from the west fork poured into the Trinity River. The floodwater widened to nearly a mile, inundating adjacent lowlands. Warnings circulated quickly and officials feared serious damage as waters rose rapidly.

Fort Worth Tex West Fork Trinity River

Hay's Absence Sparks Talk of Policy Rift

Boston dispatch reports Secretary Hay taking an unusually long vacation at Lake Sunapee New Hampshire amid a China crisis. Absence fuels suspicions of a dispute with the president over foreign policy while Hay asserts he is healthy and in his normal work condition.

Boston Lake Sunapanee N. H Hay China Washington

Electric road planned between Indianapolis and Martinsville

The Indianapolis and Martinsville traction company signs a contract to build an electric railroad from Indianapolis to Martinsville. Work starts November 1 and should finish in six months at a cost of 1 million dollars. The power house will be at Mooresville and the route runs via Maywood Valley Mills West Newton Friendswood Mooresville Matthews Brooklyn and Enterton passing Bethany park. Judge Leathers rules on property division involving Fred Brandt and Mary A Conner. Uizzie Cunningham declared insane after eviction from Shiel block.

Indianapolis & Martinsville Traction Company Indianapolis Martinsville Mooresville Maywood Valley Mills West Newton Friendswood Matthews Brooklyn Leathers Fred Brandt Mary A. Conner Conner

Frank Bowman Indicted by Grand Jury on Embezzlement Charge

Frank Bowman was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of embezzlement as reported on September 18 by THE UN. The case outlines formal charges and the legal process moving forward in the local court system.

Frank Bowman THE

Miss Galbraith Dies at Home of Diabetes

Miss Harriet Galbraith respected school teacher dies at 1501 N. Bama Street from diabetes at 6 am on Thursday. Funeral services planned for Saturday morning at the residence.

Miss Galbraith Harriet Galbraith N. Bama St

Debs to Speak in Mason City This Saturday Night

Eugene V Debs the social democratic presidential nominee will address a Mason City audience on Saturday night October 6 J Bryan to attend as a delegate representing the Jackson club of Omaha at the convention of the National Position of democratic clubs The Democratic rally men’s club event occurred at Cleveland hall with officers McNutt Ijah Grady James Cooney and others noted as president vice president secretary and treasurer

Eugene V. Debs Social Democratic Masoniall J. Bryan Jackson Club Omaha Cleveland Hall cwith John , _McNutt Ijah Grady James John Cooney Treas

Wealthy architect found murdered in New York gutter

Wealthy New York architect and real estate dealer was found dead in a gutter at Seventeenth Street and Ninth Avenue. Police suspect footpads as the motive, with money and jewelry missing. Frederick A. Rice of Houston, brother of millionaire William M. Rice, is linked to a separate death probe as authorities await expert reports.

NW York Charles Seventeenth-st Ninth-ave

Blunder Found in Heating Plan for New Court House

Next Sunday at 8 a.m. Commissioner McGregor says the new court house and jail heating plant will be tried. The contract lacks a provision for heating the tower for the fire watchman. Watchmen have felt cold weather. commissioners favor electric heating over steam as steam piping is inefficient. An extra appropriation may be required.

McGregor

Electric fountain lights to glow all winter at carnival

John McGregor states the fountain in the courthouse yard will keep electric lights burning throughout winter after installation for the fall carnival. He predicts a striking view when the fountain becomes a solid ice mass.

John McGregor Court House Yard

Boy Laments Lost Shirt Hugs Bundle At Police Station

Willie O'Neil was picked up near Washington and Pennsylvania streets Thursday morning while hugging a bundle he said was his first shirt. He cried for his mother, who later arrived at the market and reclaimed him at the police station location.

Willie O'Neil Washington and Pennsylvania-sts

City Life and Local Notices From Indianapolis

Supt. Quigley seeks 49 extra patrolmen and ten detectives for carnival week amid an epidemic of tonsillitis. Rev H A Meserve returns to Plymouth church and will preach Sunday. A test will be made on the I and W railroad of steel hardened by DePoy's process. Gertie Grant declared insane and a morphine user. A special train carrying 200 marines bound for the Philippines passes through. Roy A O Nea l admitted to the bar. he was formerly a newspaper man. Rough Riders schedule Oct 5 meeting. some think next Saturday. Clarence Shanklin injured but not seriously. Frank Williams convicted of burglary. sentenced 2 to 14 years. Texas relief fund reaches 3840.53. Marion lodge contributes 25. Germania hall opened with banquet. enticed Montreal woman Samaritans lodge and reform school reference. Bruce Stevenson injured in elevator accident. one Jez amputated at City hospital. Judge Allen hears unsound mind case for William A Stage. estate valued at 3000. Moving wagon breaks near police HQ. couple stay in their buggy. Ora Hunt likely to plead guilty in bicycle theft case. State auditor notes Traders fire insurance of New York misstatement. access restricted for business.

Quigley H. A. Meserve Plymouth Church M. Bd. DePoy Irvington Washington D. C Philippines Indianapolis Roy A. O'Neal Judge Allen Albert Rabb Rough Riders Col. C. Clark Clarence Shanklin Traders’ Point Frank Williams Louis Smith Cable St Alford Board of Trade Texas Relief Fund Samaritan Lodge A. M Marion Germania Hall Mozart Hall Victor R. Jose Pearl Moore Montreal Canada Verne Brooks Grand Jury Reform School Bruce Stevenson College Ave Consolidated Paint and Oil Company Establishment N. Delaware St Jez Allen Wm. A Frank Fick Brightwood Franklin Ora Hunt John Hart Lee Dhatene

Stolen Child Held By Drunken Stranger near Boston Street

Edna Castor of Coroner Nash's office spotted a drunken man with a 16 month old baby at Cornell and Massachusetts Aves after a theater trip. He claimed to be the father and refused to relinquish the child as he headed toward Brightwood. No kidnapping report was filed by police on Thursday.

Edna Castor Nash Cornell Massachusetts Aves Brightwood

M Abbees Disappointment At Carnival Electric Exhibit

Factory inspector McAbee faced disappointment as the soldiers monument fountain will idle next week to let carnival managers install wiring for an electrical exhibit. Delegates from Canada and Illinois will attend the International Factory Inspectors' Convention in Indianapolis with plans for addresses by Gov. Mount and Mayor Taggart.

McAbee Carnival Indianapolis Gas Belt Canada Illinois Mount Taggart YT. B. Laycock John Holbrook Michigan

Chicago crime wave shocks the city

Chicago faces a string of murders and near-fatal incidents this week. Mrs Ethel O Neill’s shooting case prompts police to consider detaining her husband. A dentist’s home reveals Ollie Spencer and a drug-affected husband. James Stoup dies by self harm after shooting his wife. A US Express collector is fired upon by a young woman. he escapes unharmed.

Chicago Ethel O'Neill Ollie Spencer James Stoup Stoup William Berner United States Express Company

Great Northern Tunnel Opens Through Cascade Mountains

A granite roof 5250 feet thick covers the completed Great Northern railroad tunnel in the Cascade range. Spanning two and a half miles, the project cost 5 million dollars after four years of work by 84 men. The tunnel is illuminated by electricity.

ST. Paul, Minn Great Northern Railroad Cascade Mountains

Minister's Food Story Prompts Health Revival

Rev J B Ley of First M B E Church South Tampa recounts yellow fever scare that drove his family interior. He credits Grape Nuts with improving digestion, sleep, and strength after two meals daily, and notes his wife nursing an infant benefited as well.

J. B. Ley M. BE South Tampa Fla

Missing liner New York Near Southampton

Alarm spreads over the American liner New York commanded by Capt. Roberts from New York Sept 19. She passed the Lizard at 9 30 p m Wednesday and was due at Southampton at 4 30 a m Thursday but has not been sighted. A gale sweeps the channel with tug searches ongoing.

Southampton New York Roberts

McGregor Pushes Stone Bridge Over White River

John McGregor warns the city council against an iron bridge over White River, proposing a Bedford stone structure costing about 70 000 dollars with a claimed life of 3 000 to 1 000 000 years. Councilman Billingsly backs the stone option for durability and local sourcing.

White River John McGregor Billingsly

Letter from son in Philippines reports fighting ongoing

Dr. Moore of Virginia avenue notes his son Harry writes from the Philippines that he is well and engaged in fighting duties. The message confirms the father’s pride and concern as the war continues in the Pacific theater.

Dr. Moore Virginia-ave Harry Philippines

Births Deaths Marriages In Local Community

A long list records births including boys and girls at various addresses such as 3427 N Senate Ave and 531 N Tacoma St. Deaths include Jennie E Williams malarial fever and William Borman typhoid fever, plus senile exhaustion, consumption, and other causes. Multiple marriages are listed including Arthur Huffman with Mary Smock and Lewis Allen with Victoria Hancock among others.

Jennie E. Williams Washington-st William E. Borman Union-st Elizabeth Chandler Prospect St James Burk S. California-st Darby Murphy W. Pearlst Eva A. Mason River Ave Laura G. Otter Ethel Hagerman Walnut St Marasmus Arthur E. Huffman Mary M. Smock Lewis Allen Victoria Hancock Nicholas Connelly Mabel B. Golder Charles J. Broendlein Clart M. Bundy Martin UL. McDaniel Estella M. Wittey Silas Jackson Adda Cantratl Alva I. Hupp Effie R. Wray Charles M. Hiatt Lucia C. Holliday Frederick R. Mott Elizabeth Har

Skeleton found by White River likely battle casualty

Coroner Nash examined Indian bones unearthed by Ludwig on the White river bank and estimated the skull dated about 75 years past. With joint effort the coroner helped recover the remains, noting three arrows and a string of beads near the head. The position suggested the body fell in combat or was murdered and later hidden.

Nash White River Ludwig

Pursuit of 1,000,000 Voters At Temperance Convention

Thomas B. Fulmer leaves Thursday for Kansas City as Indianapolis union delegate to the national convention of the Young People's Christian Temperance Union. The new organization seeks pledges from 1,000,000 men to vote for a party devoted to destroying the liquor traffic, binding only if the million pledges are secured.

Thomas B. Fulmer Kansas City Young People's Christian Temperance Union Indianapolis Union

Attack Near Manila Stirs Suburban Outposts

Filipinos attacked American outposts 12 miles south of Manila Monday night. Insurgents armed with rifles numbered about 50 killed and wounded by Americans since then. A Twenty-fifth Infantry scouts unit burned a town in Samar.

Manila Twenty-fifth Infantry Samar

Boxers Hold Shanghai Power Amid Empress Reforms

Chinese government now controlled by Boxer leaders unlikely to yield to empress reforms. The stand raises the risk of greater upheaval as factions resist concessions and threaten the empire’s stability.

Shanghai

Insane Mary Davis Causes Uproar On Run To Carriage

Mary Davis, declared insane by a commission, created a costly disturbance when a carriage arrived Thursday to take her from the asylum. An attendant tried to escort her, but she struck the officer with solar plexus blows. Four guards needed to subdue her, wrapping her in a blanket for the buggy, as crowds watched amid rain.

Mary Davis

Building Permits From City Records

Building permits list several projects including Hilgenberg at 827 N Capitol avenue to raze and build a frame building costing 3250 dollars. Forsyth at 2305 N Hinans street to erect a barn for 100 dollars. J and L Liewlyn at 905 Bright street repair work 100 dollars. Edward Dupee between Missouri and Lafayette streets to add a frame cottage costing 600 dollars. Jane Greenfield at 912 N Capitol avenue repairs 300 dollars. Western creosoting company Miley avenue and Belt railroad to add to factory at 700 dollars.

A. Hilgenberg Capitol-ave N. Hiinans-st J. and L. Liewllyn Bright-st Edward Dupee Fourteenth-st Missouri Lafayette-sts Jane. Greenfield Capitol Ave Western Creosoting Mileyave and Belt’ Railroad

Political PEEPS Tour and Republican Support Notes

Bryan left Lincoln on a six weeks tour. Senator Wolcott says Republicans will carry Colorado. Roosevelt's train returned through Victor Colorado Wednesday night, heavily guarded with no attack. Gen Russell Alger, ex secretary of war, called at Chicago headquarters and is said to support the Republican ticket despite personal disputes with Roosevelt.

Roosevelt Victor Col Russell Alger National Republican Chicago

Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets

Ad mentions a quick cure for a cold using Laxative Brome Quinine tablets. It promises a refund if it fails to cure. The text is cluttered with misplaced letters and unclear branding.

EB. W Genese. Sisnaturs Shox

The Gray Club Challenges Roosevelt Day at Carnival

The Gray Club, a Democratic group, passed a Tuesday night resolution denouncing the fall carnival management for aiding the Roosevelt cause. They urge Roosevelt day be removed from the official program, asserting no official Roosevelt day exists and that Roosevelt is scheduled for Oct 11, separate from carnival dates.

Gray Club Roosevelt Hyman

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Internal Cure

Plain Talk extols an internal remedy for catarrh, touting Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a palatable lozenge that reaches the blood via the mucous membrane. It claims to cleanse system, relieve fever and congestion, and contains no cocaine or morphine. Sold by Gruegists for 70 cents per package.

Stuart

City Grain Market Wheat Prices and Oats and Hay Quotes

Wheat trades show No 2 red at 76 cents with milling freight and mixed notes. No 3 red at 734? 75% cents and September 77 4? cents. corn steady with several white and yellow grades ranging from 38 to 42 cents. oats firm with No 2 white at 24 cents and No 3 mixed at 21 to 22 cents. Hay held firm with No 1 at 12.00 to 12.50 and No 2 timothy at 11.00 to 11.50. Inspection totals noted for several grain grades, with cars tallied and some rejections.

Timothy

Interstate Live Stock Market report at Interstate Stock Yards

Interstate Stock Yards marked receipts for cattle hogs and sheep on Thursday. prices show good to prime export steers 53.56 to 56.00 per cwt for 1200 to 1400 lbs, fair to medium export steers 50 to 54, and various restocking and feeder categories with mixed ranges. Hogs receipts 470 with good to choice lights around 5.46 to 5.50 per cwt. Sheep and lambs quoted: good to choice lambs 4.25 to 5.00, common to medium lambs 3.00 to 4.25, and good to choice sheep 3.00 to 3.65 per cwt. Bucks and stockers noted at 2.00 per 100 lbs for bucks.

Union Live Indianapolis Sadecer Aseeray Cecce Interstate Avefars Ccae Ace

Chicago grain and livestock prices fall in cautious market

Chicago prices show wheat and corn mixed to lower, oats down, and provisions mixed. Pork at 11.50 to 11.60 per barrel, lard around 6.80, ribs 6.20, butter and cheese quoted across several grades, with creamery and dairy items varying from 14 to 21 cents per unit. Live poultry and turkeys offered with uneven bids as markets adjust to demand.

Chicago

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