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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
6
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing tonic for rickety children. It promises rapid improvement by correcting imperfect nourishment and supplying cod liver oil, urging readers to send for a free sample from Scott & Browne, chemists at 4oy Peace Street.
A new cost cutting eatery in New York offers bowls of soup and portions of steamed grains for a cent each, claiming nourishment for a full meal. The piece contrasts dine-in prices for the rich with the stark financial divide between Fifth Avenue property owners and lodging house residents, noting the metropolitan social gulf.
Angel Reyes, a Spaniard who stabbed Policeman Alex McDonald, is likely to be sent to an asylum. He never wore a hat, hooded his head, bought cakes for hack horses at Pennsylvania Station, and fed them daily. Reyes boarded at Mrs Sands home and barely slept, avoiding women, while taming mice in his room that came from their holes to eat cake or drink wine from a spoon. He smoked, read or wrote all night, writing on large sheets while lying on the floor as mice crawl over his hand and nibble his pencil.
Rev. Gottlieb Andreae of St. John's German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jersey City says he would welcome any brass band willing to play at Sunday evening services. He believes in music's Christianizing influence and notes the church budget can support only essential needs, inviting musicians to help.
In Cleveland on April 2 a deceitful man posing as a doctor sold a dollar powder claimed to cure catarrh. Emma Feckley, Kate Hoffman, and Mary Seder were among victims who were mesmerized and pressured into purchasing. Police were alerted and patrols ordered to watch for the suspect and study his methods.
In New York on April 2, Seaboard National Bank rebuilt vaults and, while secured overnight elsewhere, moves roughly 5 million dollars in cash and 20 million in securities each afternoon to Produce Exchange Bank across Beaver Street. Each morning funds return and the bank resumes business.
President Roosevelt ends exercises with Professional wrestler O'Brien who was hired for a hand grip routine. He returns to horseback riding and brisk walking and plans tri weekly public receptions dubbed handshaking matinees in the east room at 12 30 p m on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The Delancey homestead at Mamaroneck sold for 150 dollars at partition sale. Built in 1792 on the Heathcote site, it hosted J Fenimore Cooper’s courtship of his bride. The property, largely destroyed by fire six years before the Revolutionary War, will be cleared for modern dwellings.
New York and Chicago report the first use of the telephone to talk from a railroad train. W B Kniskern, general passenger and ticket agent, telephoned from the Overland limited to company offices at 461 Broadway while the train waited in the Northwestern shed in Chicago.
In Pawtucket on April 2 a 7 year old, Francis B Harrington, son of Dr Francis Harrington, earned a photo and autograph from President Theodore Roosevelt. The Broadway school pupil chose a Rough Riders motto and received the inscription dated March 24 1902. Roosevelt adds a football motto reminding to play hard and fair.
Miss Maud Talmage and Charles F. Wyckoff plan to marry at noon April 9 in Washington. Rev Talmage cannot perform the ceremony. changes include no church events or home reception and Dr Talmage’s ongoing recovery progress noted by Mrs Talmage. The couple’s tour plans and minister selection remain undecided as Wyckoff visits Washington.
Rev E C Carpenter broke his shoulder in a bicycle fall on Saturday. Parishioners faced disrupted eastern services at Trinity Methodist Church. Carpenter's wife requested to read his sermon and was approved. The church packed to the doors as she read and illustrated points from the text with calm control.
Norfolk Va April 2 The Ella Maud Cropsey case may be turned into a book but the Cropsey family opposes using their daughter's name for profit and the court may issue an injunction to ban circulation of the manuscript by the author James Wilcox who was sentenced to hang April 25.
In Wilmington on April 2 George A. Gumbert an engineer in a laundry had his shirt caught in a whirling shaft and was being lifted into the machinery when the garment tore free saving his life.
The 3000 diamond and pearl necklace lost on a Southern railroad train between Columbia South Carolina and Washington D C belonged to Mrs Harriet B Blaine Beale daughter of the late James G Blaine The police have kept silent on who lost the jewels Mrs Beale left for the South to accompany Miss Alice Roosevelt to Cuba and returned
Sheriff Gil atrap reports an odd letter from William McAllister of San Francisco Salvation Army corps No 2. He says he and a professional criminal robbed two stores in Chariton Station, passed through Macon county in 1897, and fled coastward. He plans to return to Macon without requisition, plead guilty, serve in the penitentiary if the court allows, or reimburse the robbed party if he learns the name. Prosecuting Attorney White says he will assist if McAllister pays his way, but will not incur state expense.
Five men named Jeremiah Crowley contend for the Cambridge office of overseer of the poor. The city council met to elect and Crowley won by 16 votes to 15 over Mr. Shea, leaving the clerk puzzled which Crowley to certify.
In Altoona nine teachers have resigned to get married, leaving classes short and Superintendent Henne noting his time is consumed by filling vacancies. He reports a constant churn with new resignations as soon as positions are filled, prompting the school board to consider a rule requiring single status for teachers during the term.
Fred Names who vanished from his home ten miles north of Holland five years ago was found dead in St. Louis. He had become demented after leaving home and drifted across the country while his wealthy parents searched in vain until a few days ago. His remains were disinterred and brought back to Holland.
Delawareans over seventy five who helped build the peach industry attended a birthday dinner for Sereck F. Shallcross in Dover. Gov. Hunn and State Board of Agriculture members were guests of Assemblyman James T. Shallcross. Clement Reeves and Elias N. Moore sat nearby.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on April 2 janitor David Mann found an envelope on the Webster school steps bearing the phrase Look for money The janitor burned it suspecting a joke Later during recess pupil Arthur Collins searched under the steps and found a lady's purse containing two ten dollar gold pieces and a card with a man’s name The man’s identity remains unknown prompting a police inquiry
A historical ad promises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup will permanently cure all coughs chest colds and lung ailments when other remedies fail. It notes physician recommendation and asserts universal efficacy.
Used upright pianos priced at 125 dollars offered by WM. B. Burford in Indianapolis Indiana. Covers and leaf price book listed with flat opening and available in all sizes.
A No 22 Four Track Series folder from the New York Central Lines offers a map oriented tour titled Round the World by Way of New York and Niagara Falls in Sixty to Eighty Days. It includes a detailed U S railway map and cosmopolitan information praising transportation lines for promoting American products abroad. Free copies postpaid for three cents in stamps to George H Daniels at Grand Central Station New York.
California offers sun and flowers for winter travelers with the Southern Pacific Sunset Route from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Highlights include surf at the Pacific, Monterey rolfing, Catalina deep sea fishing, and other coastal pleasures. The Sunset Limited runs from New Orleans on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday with premier car service and a la carte dining. contact W. H. Connor, general agent, Cincinnati.
Special leaves Union station at 8:00 a.m. Sunday April 6 1902 returning from Kokomo at 1:00 p.m. For further information call at city office 28 Illinois Street.
An old nurse remedy Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is marketed as suitable for teething children. It claims to soothe the child soften the gums ease pain and aid diarrhoea. Also mentions veterinary services by Dr W B Craig treating dogs from Wood's Stable with telephone contact 1997.
A fragment notes patients arriving from eight o clock in the morning for treatment at a facility serving Delaware and Ohio, with unreadable surrounding details.
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