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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1901

Page

4

Missing Tot Reunited After Market Separation

Frances Clark a little girl in a pink dress wandered from her market companion on a Saturday morning. A man jostled them causing her to cry and stray to Alabama street. Found crying near the police station she asked for Mayme her guardian. Mayme arrived and reclaimed the child, with matron Reisner noting the episode.

Frances Clark East St Alabamast Mayme Reisner Brank Mamma

Rich Hendricks County Man Harlan Hadley Dead

Plainfield Indiana September 28 Harlan Hadley 72 died at home from paralysis after a second stroke. Brother of Indianapolis judge John V Hadley he was born near his death home and was a prominent county figure. He married three times and left 14 children seven living. widow Nancy Talbott survives. Hadley ran diverse businesses including land banking and a Citizens state bank presidency. He owned horses and once joked about sorrel team misplacement. Also notes David Smith of Nashville facing a string of misfortunes including barn fire death of a child and an almost amputation from a weed cutting mishap.

Plainfield Ind Harlan Hadley John V. Hadley Indianapolis Hadley Nancy Talbott Citizens’ State Bank David Smith Nashville Smith

Degraded veterans allowed to leave soldiers home

In Marion Indiana the managers of the soldiers home showed leniency toward Jeremiah Kidder Peter Locke and Samuel Spires who were convicted of disloyalty for praising the work of Czolgostcz They were not publicly degraded but left Friday night stripped of uniforms and government property escorted to the gate and released Their dishonorable discharge will bar them from membership in all national state and territorial soldiers homes Pension loss was recommended.

Marion Ind Jeremiah Kidder Peter Locke Samuel Spires Czolgosz

M Dowell Still At Large In Indiana Woods

Acquaintances of Claude McDowell the army deserter claim he was seen in Muncie on Friday afternoon after evading authorities by disguising himself and reportedly resting in a courthouse yard. The fugitive once escaped from Fort Thomas Kentucky and allegedly forged leave papers of dead bunkmates to evade capture. A pursuit plan may be formed to seize him dead or alive.

Muncie Ind Claude McDowell Yorktown McDowell Court House Philippines Fort Thomas

Bride and Groom Marry in County Clerk Office in Nashville

In Nashville Indiana on September 28 Rev William Goodwin aged 86 and Mrs Hezekiah Deckard aged 9 wed at the county clerk's office. The groom is described as a pioneer capital preacher while the bride is noted to have four great grandchildren.

Nashville Ind William Goodwin Hezekiah Deckard

A Streak of Bad Luck in Nashville Indiana

In Nashville Indiana on September 28 a streak of bad luck disrupted events with unexpected setbacks. Details are sparse as the report notes a special item but gives no clear outcomes or names. Further context is needed to identify involved parties or consequences.

Nashville Ind

Earlham College Enrollment Rises 7 Percent in Richmond

The yearly Friends meeting in Richmond heard Earlham college report a 7 percent rise in enrollment from last year. Gifts totaled 32613 dollars during the prior year, reflecting steady support for the college.

Richmond Ind Yearly Meeting of Friends Earlham College

Lion Tamer Attacked by Untamed Lion at Carnival Show

In Lafayette Indiana on September 28 Steve Lawrence a lion tamer was bitten when Wallace the untamed lion attacked during the Bostock Ferrari animal show at the Elks carnival. Attendants finally beat the animal off and removed Lawrence's torn clothing.

Lafayette Ind Steve2 ‘Lawrence Wallace

Three suicides reported near Roachdale Indiana

In a 24 hour span three residents within ten miles of Roachdale committed suicide by taking carbolic acid. Sam Conners two miles north, Mrs Barnett five miles east, and Mrs Mary Cunningham five miles south were the individuals involved.

Roachdale Ind Sam Conners Barnett Mary Cunningham

Masked men rob Mount Carmel rail office for cash

In Mount Carmel Illinois masked men forced the railway office operator at gunpoint to hand over the contents of the money drawer. They escaped with ten dollars after the Friday night robbery.

Vincennes Ind Southern Railway Mount Carmel Ill

Pennville Sewing Society Quarantined After Smallpox Exposure

In Pennville Indiana the local sewing society is under quarantine after Thursday gathering hosted by Mrs. Myrtle Shallen, who has since contracted smallpox. The episode alarms health officials and prompts contact tracing among residents and members of the group.

Pennville Ind

Indiana county fair and regional notes in Rochester area

Rochester in the throes of a county fair with Legensport council buying a $3500 street roller. Jasper and Pulaski counties report tax levies of 50 1 3 and 47 1 2 cents. Amy Coate, 97, dies in Darlington from old age. Friends meeting at Richmond draws record crowds. DePauw enrollment expected to exceed last year. Sam Bailard of Monon held ticket 97019 which won $2000. Roosevelt reports 440 Belgian glass workers leaving Brussels for Muncie. Hog survives fall from freight train near Porter and reaches Porter by handcar. Grant county oil field reveals 62 of 75 wells produced oil. 67 wells drilling. Wodeward cow dies near Metcalfe with autopsy revealing a dishrag and miscellaneous items. Laporte fair fraudster Kid Hennessey arrested in Frankfort. Quail season anticipated. Sweeney reports heavy applications for hunting permits. Elbert Jeffries sues unknown party.

Man Injured After Fall From Scaffold at M E Church

Witness describes a fall from a pipe organ scaffold at the M E Church. He struck feet first, telescoping ankles and sustaining internal injuries. He alleges improper scaffold construction.

A Day's Odd Tales and Local Diversions

Berlin reports Teresa Carreno set to wed Tagliapetro amid a period of high society gossip. Topeka notes five thousand dollars in poison for prairie dogs, while Kansas lawmakers funded the program. Denver follows a man who reunites with his wife after a photo in a slot machine led to reconciliation. San Diego unveils a near giant copper ore deposit found by a boy selling rocks to an assayer, with development starting under Mexican law.

Topeka Kas Kansas San Diego Cal

Escaped Jail By A Hair's Breadth

Jesse Droves a rugged farmer near Indiana Ave on the Michigan road faced Judge Carter after violating a court restraining order with five acres of tomatoes contracted to Van Camp Packing Co. He admitted disobeying the order to sell 20 bushels, saying he needed money for his family. the judge lectured him and jail was averted only by his family.

Jesse Droves Michigan Road Indiana-ave Sauley S. Alabama St Droves Carter

City balks at Kaiser fountains plan on Unter den Linden

Berlin authorities grant a setback to Emperor William by rejecting two fountain system designs from City architect Hoffman. Aldermen say the Unter den Linden transformation fails to preserve the street's historic character, foreshadowing a public art clash with the Kaiser.

Berlin Emperor William Kaiser Hoffman Unter den Linden

Big Forest Fires Threaten Colorado Springs Area

The Rosemont lumber yard blaze began last Sunday at 1500 feet of government reserved lumber on Pike's Peak. Loss reaches 75000 dollars as winds push flames toward adjacent peaks and canyons. Crews defend water system facilities at Lake Moraine while US forestry officers probe possible arson to conceal reservation law violations.

Colorado Springs Col Rosemont Pike’s Peak Lake Moraine United States

Noise less car wheels inventor returns to Indianapolis

Israel Hogeland, inventor of the noiseless car wheel, has returned to Indianapolis after a Chicago visit where his wheel gained success. He notes heavier wheels lasting up to 200000 miles are satisfactory and will be introduced locally. His wheel is said to be noiseless and withstands frogs crossings and frost.

Israel Hogeland Indianapolis Chicago Hegeland

Improvements planned for Winona Park site

At Winona assembly grounds an electric railway will connect the station a greenhouse will be built and the Kentucky United Brethren and Methodist societies will each erect large homes. The cyclorama building purchased from the Indiana state photographers association will be moved to the hill. S C Dickey general manager will leave Oct 8 for Europe to arrange lecturers for next year.

Winona Assembly Kentucky, United Brethren and Methodist Indiana State Photographers' Association S. C. Dickey Assembly Europe

Juniors Stage Blindfold Pie Contest at Prom Night

A large Christian event features a pie contest for juniors of the M. C. A. on Saturday night. Fifteen entries, twenty five pies ordered, more entries possible. Contest begins at 8 o clock as pies are laid on the floor and the first to finish wins a pie.

M. Co. A

Smallpox Case Detains Cunard Liner Campania

Aboard Campania arriving from Liverpool a case of smallpox was found. The ship was detained at quarantine for a period after the arrival in New York on Saturday September 28.

New York Cunard Liverpool

Name Suits Old-timers Over Village Name Change

Freehold New Jersey September 28. Some of the old-timers of the village of Turkey near Freehold threaten to move away if the name of the place is changed to Fern as desired by two mass meetings.

Freehold N. J Turkey Fernas

Peruna Ad Targets Politicians and Citizens Alike

A Washington Georgia mayor endorses Peruna as an effective cold remedy and tonic for campaign weariness. Hal P Denton and Louis Rosenberg, a Missouri deputy sheriff, also praise Peruna for restoring health after overwork and exhaustion from demanding duties. Readers are urged to write to Dr Hartman for free medical advice.

B. J. Irvin Washington, Ga The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus D. J. Irvin Louis Rosenberg Jackson County Missouri Hartman Hartman Sanitarium

Roosevelt urged to forgo renomination for honesty

Lincoln Neb Sept 28 W J Bryan argues that President Roosevelt should not seek another term to avoid corruption risks. He says an executive not seeking re election can pursue honest, efficient governance and avoid angering powerful corporate interests. He questions which path Roosevelt will choose.

Lincoln Neb W.J. Bryan The Commoner Roosevelt

Two Strikers Shot in Canal Dover Riot

A late Friday riot in Canal Dover Ohio involved nonunion mill men clashing with strikers. Jack O Neall was shot through the lungs likely fatally and Henry McDowell wounded in the left wrist after they attacked a nightwatchman who fled into the mills. Six other men were shot by the assailants and fled to a board house before the sheriff restored order and jailed the shooters.

Jack O'Neall Henry McDowell

Manual Training High School Elects Senate Officers

The Manual Training High School senators elected officers for the session with Oscar Kitten bach Jones as president and Harry Ogborn Platt as vice president. Other posts include Nathan Redding Cullum secretary Hubert Connaroe Kyle reading clerk and Stith Thompson Pettigrew reporter. The senate meets Fridays at 515 pm and visitors are welcome. Prof. Emmerich donated an oak trophy case containing four silver cups two from The Sun. The Mirror will debut October 4 published biweekly with January 1902 staff led by editor-in-chief Thomas Sheerin and others.

Manual Training High School Jones Oscar Kittenbach Platt Harry Ogborn Cullum Nathan Redding Kyle Hubert Connaroe Reading Pettigrew Stith Thompson Senate Emmerich THE SUN the Mirror Thomas Sheerin Albert Bernd A. G. Diddel Bessie Fry Stacy Lindley John Stuckenbure Howard Stewart

Secret society forms to stamp out anarchy in Austin

Chicago dispatch reports a new secret society named the Republic organized by Austin citizens to combat anarchy with plans to extend the movement to other cities nationwide.

Chicago The Republic Austin

Harvard opens year with record freshman class

Cambridge Massachusetts September 28 Harvard University reports its opening for 3901 1902 sees the largest freshman class in its history.

Cambridge Mass Harvard University

Big Four Excursions Sunday Special Train Deals

Special Big Four excursion offers Sunday September 29 with $1 or less round trip. Trains depart Indianapolis at 7:30 am, Aurora at 7:20 pm, Danville at 7:00 pm or 7:25 am with return times listed.

Indianapolis Aurora Danville

Wheat and corn price report with inspections data

Wheat prices steady for No 2 red and 70 cent range with milling freight notes. Corn values hold for various white and mixed grades around 58 to 60 cents, oats firm with multiple white and mixed grades, hay steady for Timothy levels. inspections list cars by grade and totals with one rejected car.

Timothy

Grain and dairy prices in Chicago market report

Chicago market notes September wheat futures at 68.44 and 70 ¾ cents for December and May contracts respectively. Corn and oats quotes, pork and lard prices, and varied dairy items including butter creamery grades and cheese, with live poultry and other farm staples listed by grade and unit.

Chicago

Cattle and Hog Prices at Union Stock Yards Indy Sep 28

At the Union Stock Yards Indianapolis September 28 cattle receipts 350 shipments 775. Quotes cover good to prime export steers 1 356 to 1 500 lbs average fair to medium export steers 1 200 to 1 400 lbs average and beef cattle categories with several price bands for feeders cows veals bulls and calves. Hog receipts 22 500 shipments small with quot ations for good to choice heavy mixed and lightweights. Sheep receipts 150 shipments noted with mountainains price figures.

Union Stock Yards Union Stockyards Indianapolis Shipme Mountatinneas

Untitled Grocery Price List Fragment

A fragment lists produce prices including corn at 90 cents, $1.75 for 3 pounds of another item, and blackberries. items noted include string beans at $1.20 and early June prices for red cherries and salmon ranges. The text is incomplete and mixes broken product names with regional cues such as California.

California

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