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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
5
Publication details for Democ rat Publishing Company list advertise ments including administrators executors auditors and dissolution notices with rates. Mentions estray notices and various advertising agencies in New York Philadelphia and Chicago with addresses and contact names.
A DC Court of Appeals decision rejects sweatbox tactics. A prisoner’s confession from coercive questioning is inadmissible, with the court noting exhortations to confess often render confessions invalid. It cites phrases like you had better tell all you know and you would be better to speak out as coercive.
The 1881 City of Rome once the largest Atlantic liner for 12 years is being towed to an English port to be broken up. Once surpassed by Lucania and Campania in 1893 the ship’s fame waned as newer giants, including Oceanic and Celtic, eclipsed its size.
A short feature reviews odd hotel language gaffes from Greece and Egypt. It cites a Greek host who asks guests what to prepare in broken English and a Cairo cafe placard translating harsh phrases about charges, complaints, and pricing. The tale highlights miscommunications and multilingual signage in old travel scenes.
Agent Erwin condemns Ponca Oto and Oakland Indians in Oklahoma for widespread idleness and vice. He says educated youths barely work while middle aged members sustain labor and debt, urging boarding schools and white-child contact, plus using trust funds to start farming and stock raising.
Data for the first three quarters show a sizable increase in live stock at five markets led by Chicago and adjacent hubs. September 1902 stock receipts totaled 56,996 carloads, up from 52,614 in 1901 and 50,716 in 1900, a 12.38 percent gain over two years. Cattle head counts for the nine months reached 5,284,432, above 1901 and 1900 totals, while hog receipts declined to 11,467,792 for the period. Coastwise Lake freight moved 40,102,870 tons, iron ore 20,098,066 tons, coal 7,064,663 tons, and registered net tonnage was 55,184,073 with 60,447 vessel arrivals. Freight on the St Marys Canal totaled 26,312,023 tons, exceeding 1901 and 1900 figures.
Don Carlos, king of Portugal, appears at Gustinne gallery in Paris a concealed guest. He shoots superbly tying for first with the club champion at 25 yards and winning the silver medal after a heat. Earlier he fired a dozen shots at a 16 yard rabbit with a revolver. The king's calm, two handed style draws praise. The article also notes Pollak and Virag telegraph machines now used between Budapest and Pressburg by Hungary.
A testimonial from D. Simons of Chilidelphia street reports a 16 year torturing tetchy skin condition labeled incurable by physicians. After using Dean's Ointment from Herrick Bros drug store, itching subsided by the second night and full cure followed. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY, price 60 cents, remembering the brand and avoiding substitutes.
An ad touts investing with Real Hataie Trust Company at 311 Fourth Avenue Pittsburg Pa. It claims a capital and surplus of 5.7 million dollars and offers four percent interest on savings, presenting the firm as a secure financial fortress.
Pay your money to your neighbor and he will help pay your loss. It is cheap and you know who you are helping. Write J. W. Bottsford Marion Center General Agent or James Speedy Indiana Secretary 5om.
Pennsylvania Railroad offers two winter tours via Golden Gate Special trains. Tour 1 departs Jan 29 from major eastern cities for Los Angeles and San Diego, then back via California side trips, with a March 3 return from San Francisco. Tour 2 departs Feb 19 for New Orleans Mardi Gras, returning to San Diego by Feb 28, with California side trips and Mardi Gras attendance. Rates are 300 and 275 dollars respectively, with tourist agents and chaperons available.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a free Winter Excursion Book describing East and South winter resorts, travel routes, and fare options. Printed with an artistic cover, it offers detailed information for travelers and can be obtained at major ticket offices or mailed upon request to Geo. W. Boyd at Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Smarron and Kyron take orders for reasonably priced tailoring. Fresh fertilizer stock for wheat and rye. Frank Douglass in Indiana Pa offers rubber stamps and types at the Democrat Office. Staples paints varnishes and stains available from Smith's in any quantity.
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