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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
6
Delegates at the unity socialist convention discuss Carnegie gifts for libraries and public uses. They say it is not Carnegie’s money but the people’s, and would spend it on socialist aims if given the chance.
Mrs. J. EB. Van Tilburgh of 520 W. Ohio Street describes years of sciatica and back pain worsened by winter and nervous symptoms. After trying Dean’s Kidney Pills from Henry J. Huder’s Drug Store she reports relief and endorses the remedy for kidneys and related organs. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean’s and take no substitute.
Miss E S Muzzy died after her mother refused medical help and a faith healer named Mrs Is C Barlow ordered the physician from the room. The woman had heart trouble and fainted during a sale visit when the healer took charge. The death occurred shortly after.
Chicago July 31. Indictments accuse Hinsey and Stolte of making untruthful returns of the order assets in February 1899 and 1900 and swearing bank balances to conceal a deficit of 422,009 dollars. State attorney efforts to add embezzlement counts failed.
Cincinnati notices report the death of William Doherty a 45 year old explorer and eminent naturalist who died about two months ago at Mt Kilima in British East Africa near Mom basa. He traveled extensively and was regarded as one of the foremost naturalists in the world.
New York July 31. The price of anthracite coal will rise 10 cents a ton in the local market marking the fifth monthly advance decided by the trust. By September 1 white ash reaches 5 dollars 75 cents per ton, 75 cents above April 1900, with other grades moving proportionally.
Savannah merchants petition the governor to permit the Jeffries Ruhlin prize fight in Savannah arguing it will draw large crowds and boost money. Promoters hold an option on land south of the city and plan an auditorium for 15 400 seats.
Paterson New Jersey July 31 Ameil Gallioppi known as the anarchist connected with a Zu a Weaver raid at the Paragon silk mill is reported to have fled the country with Bresei the anarchist who killed Wing Humbert and with Lanni and Quanivallo also anarchists. They are believed selected to assassinate European monarchs and Gallioppi intended to kill Czar Nicholas of Russia.
Washington reports from Caracas that Venezuela’s president has declared martial law due to a Colombian invasion. An army of 10,000 is said to be forming to meet the invaders while the cause remains unclear. Willemstad notes a revolt led by Dr Rangel Garderas with 4,000 to 6,000 insurgents near the Colombian frontier and 3,000 government troops dispatched.
Locomobile of America announces a 10 to 12 percent price hike on steam automobiles starting Thursday, adding about $100 per machine. The move may also trigger increases in electric and other autos, though local agency H T Hearsey reports no firm notices. Elston of Waverley notes industry pressure and ongoing improvements have strained manufacturers financially.
Controller Dunn rejects talk that his request to contract for temporary loans this fall aims to fund campaign activities. He says no money will be spent beyond appropriated purposes and that any campaign spending would require council authorization.
SAN FRANCISCO July 381 The dock strike remains unchanged with no concessions from either side and a prolonged struggle anticipated. Hach expresses confidence in victory while strike leaders threaten to widen the walkout to all Pacific coast ports if needed.
The wills of Consul-general Wildman and his wife, both lost in the Rio Janeiro wreck, have been filed. They left everything to each other and, with their only child dead, the estate will be divided among five surviving heirs at law.
Luther Fry was hanged Wednesday in Carlyle Pennsylvania for the murder of his brother in law James Minarel Collins on May 19, 1911. The motive was Collins refusing Fry access to a cellar door in their shared double house.
Hugo Vitlatoe, 19, shot and killed Walter Sheppard at Pleasure Ridge Park in Louisville Kentucky on Wednesday after Sheppard slapped him for flourishing a revolver. Vitlatoe was arrested.
The Security Trust Company secured a $50,000 temporary city room loan at 6 percent for delivery Saturday morning. Only one out of town bidder, Central National Bank of Greencastle Indiana, offered 4 percent. Other bids included Capital National Bank 5 percent, State Life Insurance Company 4 percent, Fletcher National Bank 5.34 percent with $25 premium, and Indiana Trust Company 3.54 percent with $7.50 premium.
A box car on the Big Four railroad at Northwestern avenue and Twenty second street was damaged by fire on Wednesday. Sparks. A gust of wind during a parade swept a man’s spiral straw hat under an elephant which stepped on the lid and flattened it.
Lafe D. Weathers, a well known hotel manager in Indianapolis, writes a testimonial praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach troubles and children. The letter notes the product is sold in 50¢ and $1.00 bottles and claims it cures dyspepsia indigestion constipation and other disorders.
London July report states Austria has ordered all Bosnia and Herzegovina garrisons on war footing amid unrest in Albania. Additional regiments will depart Vienna this week for the frontier and all officers on furlough must rejoin.
LONON July 31 reports several large cracks developing in the dome of St Pauls cathedral raising fears the structure may fail. The alert highlights potential damage to a historic landmark and heightens concern for preservation.
W G Cowles, John Rockefeller's man of affairs in Cleveland, calls the Manchester Guardian report that Rockefeller will move to England nonsense. Rockefeller will remain a United States citizen, Cowles asserts.
An old classified note from a hardware ads page lists ranges and refrigerators for sale with a contact phone number. The fragment references a price point of 89 pounds in a vintage catalog style.
An advertisement asserts sleeplessness stems from poor digestion and promotes Tloud's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that strengthens the stomach and creates a condition where sleep is regular, sweet, and refreshing.
An old nurse offers Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children. Text claims it soothes pain, softens gums, relieves wind colic, and cures diarrhoea. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Special Big Four trains depart Indianapolis at 7 20 a m to Aurora Terre Haute and Lafayette with return times set for 7 29 p m 7 09 p m and 1 50 p m respectively in connection with bicycle races and Way Points.
Low tourist rates to Mackinac Petoskey and other Michigan points offered. For details contact agents or address W Y Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
Fine California wines brandies bottled goods Schuller's 210 N Meridian INDIANA DENTAL COLLEGE S W Cor Delaware and Chiosis Receives patients from 9 a m to 3 p m for all kinds of dental work They Are Prize Winners First prize on Cabinet Photographs awarded to Pouder at Winona Lake.
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