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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
6
Frank C. Goudy recalls How Strong helped many miners with discreet charity. He describes Strong as modest and generous, often giving without fanfare and urging recipients to keep it private. A miner case shows Strong handing ten to fifty dollars to aid travel and board, insisting on anonymity.
Franklin Breed claims he started John D. Rockefeller in oil, dragging him into a swamp of oil and mud near Paineville Ohio. Rockefeller slipped on a fallen tree, his pants and coat ruined, but Breed rescued him and Rockefeller still bought a carload of oil, beginning his long fortune in the business. Breed plans to visit Cleveland soon to ask Rockefeller if he remembers the incident.
Walter Weaver son of Judge S. M. Weaver of Iowa Falls earned his way through the State University of Iowa by working as a waiter at the Bon Ton restaurant. On graduation day he served dinner behind the counter for his parents and sister and his customers, wearing a white apron instead of cap and gown.
John Lambert and Richard June were struck by a switch engine while working on tracks near Pennsylvania Ft Wednesday afternoon. They were cut and bruised but not seriously hurt. The City dispensary patched them. Dead: Mrs. Zina Young, Brigham Young's first wife, and Orlando Harley, a renowned tenor from Cleveland. Gen. W. B. Anderson, pension agent under President Cleveland, Dr. Thomas M. Marker of New York were also mentioned.
Dr Charles H Utter of Panama Colombia recalls treating a 16 year old girl with severe dysentery last March. He notes rapid improvement after his treatment and acknowledges her parents feared she might die as she lay bedridden unable to move.
Report of a massive meteorite crossing southern California and striking mountains about 25 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Witnesses Frank and Norman Arundel describe a 400 to 1,000 foot diameter octagonal body with blue electrical glow and red fire, detonating on impact and causing tremors heard over long distances. A search party pursues fragments, hoping for a fortune.
Mayor Black has placed ten police on extra duty in the east of McKeesport to prevent trouble if an anticipated attempt to start the Dennmler plant is made. A large delegation of strikers watched the plant Wednesday as furnaces are fired up and it is understood an effort to start will be made Thursday morning.
An Indianapolis resident credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with curing a long standing kidney weakness and debilitation after using one box. The testimonial from Mrs H G Beacham cites relief from back ache fatigue and painful urinary issues. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Mail from Panama reports tranquil conditions on the isthmus and no guerrilla trouble. Private letters say Colombian Americans view intervention favorably to keep traffic open and deny European plots. Fleets gather at Panama and Colon as nations rush ships toward the area.
The Photographic Studio at 27 N Pennsylvania Street changes hands to Wilite and Hollomay with Stan ton L Whitie as operator and Robert Helloway as finisher. The new partnership pledges a strong lineup and invites patronage starting September 1. The Sun’s ads promote sales and misc ads across page seven with brief notices and free listings.
Chicago and Northwestern By. offers round trips from Chicago to Hot Springs and Utah from 25 and 40 dollars respectively with return dates in early September. Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles round trip from 19 to 27 September with fastest service. Apply to nearest ticket agent or address A. H. Waggener, 2 Fifth Ave, Chicago.
The column lists items offers including a Jersey calf gasoline stove engines and photographs. First prize awarded to Pouder at Winona Lake.
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