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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
2
Wheeling assessors report low birth reporting in the county tied to fear of higher water taxes. They found far more deaths than births across city districts and launched an investigation. Water rents depend on property value and household size, prompting underreporting of births by many families.
Washington August 22 War department officials report amused at an Manila American editorial on rising tensions in the U S Senate. The piece mocks a crackdown advising the civil commission or the strenuous president to act and notes a Texas senator choking an Indiana senator with few details provided.
Lemle 9 died of old age Friday at the home of R. M. Broomer 1112 Bells. He came to this state from Edinburgh at age 29 and worked as a shepherd boy before his later years.
Lorentz Nilsson, a Jersey City photographer skilled in flash photography, describes his work for the late Luther R. Marsh to photograph supposed spirits during séances led by Prof. Archer. He recalls beards on some apparitions were later found adjusted, undermining his belief in the manifestations.
A 15 year old girl identifying as Bessie Moore was picked up by Patrolmen Gregory and Raftery on W Maryland Street while accompanied by an older man who was not detained. She claims Frankfort roots and that Ea Moore is her father. The girl worked in Block's store wrapping department as Bessie Pascal.
The Greenwood and Greenfield interurban companies owe about 250 dollars each to the city for a five cent car tax fee on entering the city. They must pay before the mayor signs their franchise agreements. both firms will pay immediately, it is understood.
A Minnesota mother shares how Grape-Nuts Food saved her ten month old from summer complaint. After doctor warned of likely death the baby gained weight from 15 to 20 pounds in five weeks and the letter invites personal replies for details.
London report says Sir Thomas Lipton had a narrow escape after his car skidded at Wood Green near London and crashed into an iron railing. He was badly shaken but not hurt.
Bert Middleton, 18, resisted arrest in Marion Indiana raising a disturbance at home. He fled to a shed wielding timer shears and threatened to kill the officer. Police chief Addington fired, first in the air then at Middleton’s head, wounding him seriously in the cheek before he was hospitalized.
The first piano made in the United States, built in 1823 by Jonas Chickering, founder of Chickering & Sons, is showcased in the Wulschner Music Company window on North Pennsylvania Street. Though crude, the instrument has a fine tone and was kept in a Chattanooga home through the Civil War where a bullet mark remains on its veneering near a daughter who stood nearby during Lookout Mountain skirmishes. Chickering & Sons recovered the piano years ago, and it will remain at Wuischner's store for several weeks.
The August will discloses an estate near 800000 to Mrs Hanna Nelson life annuity 2500 to siblings 10000 each to children of a dead sister and remainder to her husband. Heirs offer full estate to relations if they drop claims on Charles Fairs estate to prevent litigation. Sultan narrowly escapes death in Fez auto accident. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises blood building benefits.
Mrs R M Springer known as Miss Sallie Mills is dangerously ill in New York from typhoid fever at Presbyterian Hospital. She owns a Colorado copper mine valued at about $1,000,000. Farm accidents frequent with cuts bruises and stings. Dr Thomas electric Oil provides instant pain relief.
Indiana Dental College on Delaware and Chioste streets accepts patients from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all kinds of dental work.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming gum soothing, pain relief, wind colic cure, and diarrhoea relief. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
William B. Burford of Indianapolis advertises loose leaf ledgers with self locking extension back and SUN liners. The notice promotes affordable, guaranteed results with headings offered free or at small costs. Office locations are 121 123 East Ohio Street with both phones listed.
The notice states low costs and guaranteed results. It lists Office 121 123 E Ohio and two phone numbers for contact.
Call or write A H Sellars P A 38 Illinois Street Indianapolis for full particulars and available berths and chairs.
Signor Mascagni, famed composer and director, vows to sue over his removal from the Rossini conservatoire and warns he may flee Italy for America if justice is denied. The report frames his legal battle as a fight to restore leadership at the conservatoire.
Train schedule notes depart Indianapolis at 12 20 p m and reach Detroit by 8 10 p m with fast service. Postal card to THE SUN office or phone for help. Small cost and guaranteed results mentioned.
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